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An Indiana County Court jury acquitted a former IUP student of rape and several other charges Wednesday. Jose Aponte Jr., 23, of Philadelphia, was found not guilty on charges of rape of a person unaware the act was occurring, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault of an unconscious or unaware victim in connection with an incident that occurred last spring at an off-campus apartment. The incident occurred after
Aponte and the woman met at Boomerangs Bar, located at 547 Philadelphia St., and then went back to her apartment together. The complainant alleged that Aponte engaged in sex with her despite her high level of intoxication and non-consent to the act. Aponte asserted the sex was consensual and testified to that in court. The jury ruled that the prosecution failed to make its case beyond a reasonable doubt. “The government had a lot of problems with the case,” Pierre LaTour III, Aponte’s attorney, said in an Indiana Gazette interview.
“The girl’s case wasn’t very convincing – she claimed that she was blacked out, however she recalled a lot of details about who she was with and what she had to drink. “She remembers dancing with my client and walking home with him, and she remembered the sex.” Aponte has also been charged with rape, sexual assault and indecent assault in a pending, unrelated case. The charges detail Aponte allegedly forcibly raping a woman at an off-campus party in May 2015. The case is still pending, with the trial date to be determined.
Aponte, a junior majoring in criminology at the time of the earlier incident, was expelled from IUP once the charges were filed. “He was summarily expelled by the university once the charges were filed,” LaTour also told the Gazette. “A lot of universities are under a lot of pressure from the Department of Education to quickly deal with these types of allegations internally. That can create a problem when there are criminal charges.” “Obviously many schools including IUP have chosen to act much quicker than the criminal justice process.”
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Man shares battle of life after wrongful convictions By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu
After 34 years in prison, recently exonerated Indiana resident Lewis “Jim” Fogle spoke to IUP students on his wrongful incarceration and newfound freedom Wednesday in the Humanities and Social Science Building. “This is an old story with a new beginning,” said journalism professor Dr. David Loomis, who introduced Fogle. Fogle, 64, was freed last summer after DNA evidence proved that he was not the perpetrator of the rape and murder of 15-year-old Deann “Kathy” Long in 1976, for which he was arrested March 19, 1981. Clad in a shirt that read “innocent,” Fogle described his experiences in prison, his frustration with Pennsylvania’s legal system and his reintegration into society. Fogle
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claimed the prosecution falsified witnesses and evidence, destroyed evidence and hid DNA proof to seal his conviction. One of the inmates who testified against him in court had 29 charges erased for his testimony. “Their illegal acts prevented the prosecution of the guilty parties, and I don’t think they should get away with that,” Fogle said. In addition to overcoming his wrongful conviction, Fogle had to learn how to live as a free man in the 21st century. “Everything is computerized now,” he said. “I had no idea how to use computers. To me, it was like stepping out onto another planet. “I used to be in Indiana all the time. My first night out, I got lost looking for Sheetz. It’s just a stranger world to me and I’m trying to cope with it.” The combination of this adjustment and his time spent in prison
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Lewis “Jim” Fogle shared his story of battling a wrongful conviction and adjusting to life after prison Wednesday in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building.
has resulted in Fogle developing post-traumatic stress disorder. “I’ve had panic attacks to the point when I thought I was having a heart attack,” Fogle said. It isn’t uncommon for former prisoners to face these and other mental illnesses with little to no
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help with coping. Adding on, many people who are released from jail don’t have much money or the education needed for potential jobs. “They are being forced to break the law to survive,” Fogle said. “Some commit crimes to come
back just because they can’t handle life outside.” Fogle is working with the Innocence Project, a nonprofit dedicated to exonerating wrongly convicted persons, in New York and Pennsylvania. He is now advocating for a statute requiring Pennsylvania to reimburse the wrongfully convicted; 30 other states have similar legislature already in place. “The Commonwealth doesn’t seem to want to do anything for anybody,” Fogle said. “First thing they do for guilty people is send them to a halfway house after they serve their time. If you’re innocent, you get nothing.” Fogle still believes his work is important, even if he may not be eligible to receive recompense. “Even with the statute being passed, it might not help me,” he said, “but it could help a whole lot of other people.”
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• Robert Drane, 19, of Friedens, was cited with carrying an open container after Indiana Borough Police observed him in the 400 block of Nixon Avenue at 4:28 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Christian Emminger, 21, of Kittanning, was cited with carrying an open container after borough police observed him in the 300 block of South Sixth Street at 10:16 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Zachary Rowe, 18, of Elizabethtown, was cited with underage drinking after borough police observed him in the 900 block of Fleming Avenue at 11:29 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Justin Wyland, 27, of San Antonio, Texas, was cited with public drunkenness after borough police observed him in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street at 2:43 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Andrew Fies, 24, of York, was cited with public drunkenness after borough police observed him at Sheetz, 380 Philadelphia St., at 3:35 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Terence Goodrum, 21, of Meadville, was cited with public drunkenness after an incident on Garmin Avenue at South Avenue at 9:14 a.m. March 18, according to police. • Carl Cash III, 18, of McKeesport, was cited with underage drinking after he was observed vomiting in the hallway of Stephenson Hall at 10:20 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Michael Martone, 20, of Mechanicsburg, was charged with underage drinking, public drunkenness, possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, carrying false identification, presenting false identification to police and false reports to police after IUP Police observed him on School Street behind Johnson Hall at 1:07 a.m. March 20, according to police. • Justin Adams, 18, of Drexel Hill; Stephen McMynne, 19, of Dunmore; Boa-Toan Huynh-Pham, 19, of Pittsburgh; Pierre Abram, 19, of Pittsburgh; and Alexus Vasquez, 19, of Philadelphia, were all cited with underage drinking after IUP Police responded to a noise complaint in Suites on Maple East at 10:14 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Tyler Hoover, 21, of Mechanicsburg, was cited with carrying an open container after IUP Police observed him on Pratt Drive near Suites on Maple East at 9:26 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Jordan Wethli, 18, of New Castle, was cited with underage drinking, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after IUP Police caught her inside the construction fence at Keith Hall at 12:14 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Aaron Matthews, 18, and a juvenile, 17, both of Clairton, were cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed them in the 500 block of Pratt Drive at 2:18 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Joseph Albert, 20, of Wayne, was cited with underage drinking and public urination after borough police observed him urinating in the 00 block of South Seventh Street at 11:52 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Josiah Hostler, 19, of York, was charged with underage drinking, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana after borough police apprehended him in the 900 block of Klondyke Avenue at 12:12 a.m. March 20, according to police. • Elizabeth Leonard, 20, of Kennett Square, was cited with underage drinking after borough police observed her drinking wine in the 600 block of South Avenue at 4:18 p.m. March 19, according to police. Police Blotter continues on page 5.
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• D’Andre Alford, 19, of Donora, and Zachery Burger, 19, of Monongahela, were cited with carrying open containers after IUP Police observed them on Grant Street at Eicher Hall at 8:32 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Steven Brubaker, 22, of Pittsburgh, was cited with public drunkenness after IUP Police observed him on South Seventh Street at Sheetz, 768 Wayne Ave., at 6:10 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Ramir Childs, 20, of East Pittsburgh, was cited with underage drinking and disorderly conduct after borough police observed him in the parking lot of Sheetz, 768 Wayne Ave., at 9:45 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Dakota Kanzic, 22, of Natrona Heights, was cited with public drunkenness after borough police observed him in the 1100 block of Oakland Avenue at 11:15 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Gina Manack, 19, of Belle Vernon, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after an incident occurred in the Delaney Hall courtyard at 4:48 p.m. March 19, according to police.
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• Robert Rowe Jr., 21, of Monroeville, was cited with scattering rubbish after borough police observed him throwing a food wrapper to the ground in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street at 12:47 a.m. March 19, according to police.
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• Conner Langan, 20, of Bethel Park, was cited with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after borough police conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Seventh Street at 7:08 p.m. March 18, according to police. • Glenn Cromwell, 20, and Aleem Ellis, 20, both of Philadelphia, were cited with possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence after borough police observed them in the 700 block of Philadelphia Street at 1:02 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Raequon Newman, 19, of Philadelphia, was cited with possession of a small amount of marijuana after IUP Police conducted a traffic stop on West Avenue behind Pratt Hall at 12:55 a.m. March 19, according to police.
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• Reshaud McKinnon, 20, of Pittsburgh, was cited with disorderly conduct and failure to disperse after borough police investigated an incident in the 100 block of South Fifth Street at 11:33 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Clark Droskey, 24, of Glassport, was charged with disorderly conduct, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering others after borough police observed him yelling to a group of people in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue at 8:59 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Talbot White Jr., 18, of Philadelphia, was cited with disorderly conduct after IUP Police observed him attempting to jump into a moving vehicle along Maple Street near Suites on Pratt at 1:58 a.m. March 20, according to police.
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Once the change is approved by IUP’s Student Government Association, The Entertainment Network (TEN) and Black Emphasis Committee (BEC) will combine to create a new organization, the Student Activity Committee (STATIC).
By KIMBERLY IMEL Staff Writer K.N.Imel@iup.edu
IUP’s Entertainment Network (TEN) and Black Emphasis Committee (BEC) will soon become the Student Activity Committee (STATIC), hoping to provide more programs for students. “STATIC has a dedicated push to make sure that general members are more involved,” said Zack Clark, director of student activities and assessments. TEN and BEC are both organizations focused on providing cultural, recreational, social and educational events for IUP students, according to TEN’s website. Holding similar ideas, STATIC’s mission is to provide high-quality entertainment with an added emphasis on addressing the diverse needs of all students on IUP’s campus. In order to accommodate these needs, qualified individuals were appointed to executive positions. STATIC will continue to offer support for events previously hosted by TEN and BEC, including Welcome Weekend, Homecoming, Halloween and more. Although the new organization will run similarly to TEN and BEC, the organization does plan on placing more emphasis on its general members. Five factors influenced the
change, one being the misconceptions behind BEC’s name and mission. With the Black Emphasis Committee, some students believed the aim of the organization was solely dedicated to minority students, although its goal was to reach all IUP students. Through the creation of STATIC, the hope is to bridge the gap between students of various backgrounds. “STATIC breaks that racial barrier,” Safiya Rasheed (senior, fashion and merchandising) said. Other reasons for the change include decreased support staff (elimination of the director of program services position), changes in the amount of available student activity fees and the elimination of redundant services, according to a document provided by Clark. TEN and BEC members believe IUP students will like the outcome. “People will love STATIC just as much as they loved BEC and TEN, maybe even more,” Danielle Redding (sophomore, biology) said. The most important ideas TEN and BEC members want students to take away from the conglomeration is that change happens. “It’s changed; nothing stays the same,” Rasheed said. “No sacred cows.” Furthermore, members hope students understand STATIC’s dedication to them.
“We are doing it for IUP, not for us,” Rasheed said. For students, TEN and BEC’s transition presents an opportunity to be more involved on campus. “This organization will definitely open doors for people,” Kyree Armstrong (senior, psychology) said. Armstrong said involvement in STATIC will allow IUP students to be leaders on campus. Not only can the organization provide leadership opportunities, but it will also allow students to pursue their interests, according to Kiana McLeod (senior, communications media). “Do not be afraid to get involved,” Rasheed said. Currently, there are 11 fall 2016 positions available for students interested in the STATIC Executive Board. Applications can be found online on the TEN or BEC websites. Recruitment will be conducted through CrimsonConnect and in person. STATIC will look to begin planning events in the near future. “Stay tuned,” Rasheed said. The final transition from TEN and BEC to STATIC is still contingent on the Student Government Association’s approval. If approved, STATIC will officially take the place of TEN and BEC on the last day of the spring semester.
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Alumna deSIGNS app to find $1 NYC pizza By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu
New York City is well known for its wide selection of pizza, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always financially accessible. But, thanks in part to work by an IUP alumna, an app makes finding better deals easier. Rachel McHugh, a former graphic designer for The Penn, has turned her focus to the Big Apple with the release of Pizza Time NYC. “I did the front-end design and also helped with user experience,” she said. “I worked with the developer on user experience. “It took about a month and
a half, about six weeks [to complete].” The app is available on the Apple Store and is described as being able to “locate your closest $1 pizza places, while offering fun visuals, sounds and experiences.” Pizza Time NYC adds new pizza places to visit as they appear, sends feedback and allows users to rate their experiences from each restaurant. “So far we’ve gotten a couple of reviews on the App Store saying that it is fun and easy to use and a great app for any tourist who is going to be checking out Manhattan,” McHugh said. One user called the app “possibly the most useful pizza finder for NYC.”
“My whole family loves this app! Super useful. The GIFs and the songs crack us up,” another reviewer said. Hidden features are included throughout the app and can be unlocked by friends, making the search for a slice more interactive than ever before. The app has only eight reviews so far but has been rated five stars in each review. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod. It requires iOS 7.0 or above. “It was freelance work,” McHugh said. “The creator of the app, J.D. Leonard, was born and raised in Manhattan, so he’s basically lived off of dollar pizza.” McHugh said J.D. thought it
would be good for city newcomers to know exactly where these pizza places are. “It was a personal project he did while learning how to program,” McHugh said, “and it turned out to be much more awesome than we expected.” The innovator received her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from IUP in 2013. Since then, she has worked as a graphic designer for BenefitVault Inc., a Philadelphia-based healthcare financial technology firm, and as a creative leader at Advantages, an award-winning branding agency, where she is currently employed. McHugh confirmed that she and J.D. are working on another app, as well.
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Junior English major to present biracial perspective research By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu
IUP student Demi Richardson (junior, English) will present her research on the presence and perspectives of biracial students at a conference in April. Richardson, who is of Caucasian and Latino descent, has been conducting research on how the heritage of biracial students contributes to their identities as college students. Biracial students face the challenges of trying to balance multiple cultures and figure out how they identify, according to Richardson. “Biracial students are kind of thrown into limbo,” she said. “There typically isn’t a specific box you can check off on paperwork, and even social interactions can be tedious and frustrating.” For her project, Richardson interviewed other biracial students and used her own experiences. They shared similar experiences about identifying with one race more than the other while still valuing both cultures. They all experienced biracial stigma as well. She will be presenting her work at the English Association of the Pennsylvania State Universities (EAPSU) conference at Mansfield University. Richardson is presenting her research at a relevant time for IUP because of all the current tensions and problems facing the IUP community regarding race and tolerance. This almost halted her progress. “I was a bit hesitant to proceed with this project after returning from winter break, due to the uncomfortable climate on campus,” Richardson said.
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Demi Richardson (junior, English)
“I think reflecting on the different cultures that can be found right here in Indiana is crucial in order for us to make progress as a community this year, and in coming years. Also, a certain political figure has been making some very hurtful and ridiculous claims about minorities that seem to be overlooked. I want to address some of those issues.” Richardson explained that her interest in the subject stems from having been born in Brazil, but growing up in the United States. She is eager to learn more about her Latin-American heritage. For Richardson, it is being proud of where she came from, as well as her personal challenge of balancing both of her cultures, that has inspired her. After graduation, Richardson plans to go to graduate school and then possibly teach. She offered some advice to other students, especially minorities. “For minorities, feeling alone or completely isolated is common. Surround yourself with good people and make sure you’re putting yourself out there.”
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IUP students naturally flocked to the Oak Grove Thursday to enjoy the weather. From left: Drew Martinelli (junior, social studies education), Emily Skarbowski (senior, food and nutrition) and Kendyl Foust (junior, nursing).
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IUPOLITIQUE Sifting through the candidates a necessary step in ugly 2016 race By CODY BENJAMIN Editor-in-Chief C.J.Benjamin@iup.edu
The following is an opinion: Day by day, state by state, America creeps closer to a presidential election that unfortunately
finds itself driven by heaping portions of distaste and distrust. Words don’t do justice to the chaotic picture that is the 2016 election season, an unofficial peak of public interest in politics that’s eroded in far more ways than one. Heated competition, of course, is
standard practice when a White House residency is on the line, but tangible presidential plans have regularly taken a back seat to ugly rhetoric, demeaning attitudes and petty intra- and cross-party clashes this year. It’s only right, then, that those
who cherish their vote as a small, albeit important, tool in shaping the nation’s future would seek to educate themselves beyond the muddle of embattled campaigns. Whether casting support for genuine values or, amidst 2016’s particularly polarizing race, mak-
ing efforts to thwart a certain candidate from tarnishing the nation’s future, everyone faces the challenge of sifting through the crop of remaining potential presidents. With another month of primaries fast approaching, there’s little time to waste: (Photos courtesy of TNS)
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Heading the Democrats, Clinton, 68, boasts extensive foreign policy experience as the former Secretary of State. The ex-First Lady is also favored by minorities and has cerebral upside, seeing that she’d be the first woman president if elected. Controversies and position flip-flopping have been no strangers to Clinton, though. At times seeming more engaged with politics than people, she is, for better or worse, an unofficial spinoff of the Obama administration.
A self-proclaimed democratic socialist, Sanders, 74, has surged behind calls for unconventional progressivism to battle Clinton. The longtime Vermont Congressman is maybe the most authentic of all candidates – his advocation of equality is admirable. But his plans extend beyond even supremely liberal barriers, promising a fairer society at the risk of a vastly invasive government and both shortand long-term economic holes. Practicality is Bernie’s No. 1 threat.
The improbable Republican frontrunner, Trump, 69, knows how to captivate. His aversion to political correctness coincides with an antiestablishment stance that warrants merit. But outside of booming showmanship, the selling of unfiltered passion, the former businessman has often issued bold claims rather than substantive plans – often avoiding the latter altogether. His stark message was needed, but that doesn’t mean his divisive insensitivity is, too.
A staunch conservative, Cruz, 45, isn’t afraid to oppose Washington (see: 2013 government shutdown), but unlike Trump, the Texas senator has done so without blurry positions. Context of even his fiercest comments unveils an intelligence too often masked by stern articulation. Stringent in social, domestic and foreign strategy, he’s rather rigid compared to Cuban counterpart and ex-candidate Marco Rubio. But for Republicans, Cruz is the only viable anti-Trump hope.
The most moderate of the Republican candidates, Kasich, 63, and his centrist stances often translate to relatability. Sans spending increases, his lengthy resume is solid, as is his generally attack-free campaign. But the Ohio governor is severely shortchanged in the race. Even a convention win, his only path to a nomination, could require delegates to overwhelmingly ignore voters. Is Kasich, a sensible veteran of the game, in it for himself?
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Nutrition, dietetics club to host Spanish education program recognized professionals from Pittsburgh By MADELINE WILLIAMS
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IUP has made the news yet again, and not for any shamrockthemed shenanigans, either. No, IUP’s academic programs have garnered quite the reputation as of late. With programs recognized both regionally and nationally, the list has grown to include a variety of academic fields including nursing, criminology and, now, Spanish. IUP’s Spanish education program has gained national acclaim as one of the premier Spanish education programs in the county. Boasting a strong faculty, an intensive curriculum and a 100-percent placement rate for graduates, employers and other Spanish education programs alike are turning to Dr. Eileen Glisan and her students for the future of Spanish education. “Our program has high standards, not only in terms of challenging course work, but in holding students accountable for their speaking and writing proficiency levels as a prerequisite for student teaching,” Glisan said in an email Monday. The high standards seem to be paying dividends, as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the national accrediting agency, both echoed Glisan’s remarks, praising the program’s rigorous standards and required study-abroad program. “[Students] are required to complete a study abroad program as a vehicle for strengthening their language proficiency and enhancing their cultural understanding,” Glisan said. However, a strong program would be worth little without strong professors. Two faculty members – soon to be three – are certified by ACTFL as oral proficiency testers.
“Our education faculty are active beyond IUP at the state and national levels,” Glisan said. “Recently hired faculty have heard about our program and faculty through research publications and seek employment with us to become a part of our exciting program.” With only so many graduates each year, school districts far and wide eagerly await the next round of aspiring, qualified teachers. Elizabeth Keller (junior, Spanish education), is one of those future candidates. Keller, who is currently studying abroad in Valladolid, Spain, attributed much of her current success to the abundance of real-world experience provided by the program. “During my sophomore year, in pre-student teaching, I was teaching an after-school Spanish club program to second graders,” she said. “At that time, some of my friends with other education majors were still doing classroom observations and learning how to write lesson plans.” Keller is also thankful for the experiences she’s having in Spain. “Even though I have only been abroad for more than two months, I feel like I could write you a novel about why Valladolid has been the best decision I’ve ever made,” she said. “I have learned so much not only about the Spanish language itself, but also about the Spanish culture here in Spain.” Keller’s story of success is just one of many in both IUP’s Spanish education program and IUP, in general.
IUP’s Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) will host two events next week featuring prominent people in the field as guest speakers. The purpose of the organization is to “provide members with professional involvement in food and nutrition activities as they develop their career potential,” according to IUP’s website. The first speaker will be Leslie Bonci, who is a sports dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays. In Gorell Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, she “will be discussing Winning Plate Strategies,
Prime Time, Think Your Drink, Create a Great Plate, Being Supplement Savvy and Respecting Your Body,” said Mia Wendt (senior, dietetics major), an event organizer. The following day, Jill Jayne, creator of the nationally acclaimed Rock & Roll Nutrition Show, will be presenting at 6 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. Wendt said Jayne will talk about how she started her career and became “the nation’s one and only rock-star nutritionist.” Wendt explained that the purpose of these events is to allow the Indiana community to participate in SAND’s events for National Nutrition Month and increase member knowledge about sports nutrition. Attendees will also hear about different approaches to jumpstarting their own careers in sports
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Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for various teams (left), and Jill Jayne, creator of the nationally-acclaimed Rock & Roll Nutrition Show (right), will both speak at IUP next week.
nutrition. SAND members have been planning these events since October 2015 and are excited to see the turnout for both. “I am not 100 percent sure, but we are hoping for at least 100 [attendees] at each,” Wendt said. Both events are free of charge and open to the public. There will also be attendance vouchers available for students attending for credit.
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Though the full story of any possible connection between the November terrorist attacks in Paris and Tuesday’s tragic events in Belgium is still unknown, one college student has already authored his own ideas on what he sees as a correlation. Brian Min, a freshman at Columbia University, wrote an editorial Wednesday claiming Belgians themselves deserve to be blamed for the attack. “Columbia’s vigils and memorial services allows us to mourn victims and condemn terrorism,” he wrote in the Columbia Daily Spector. “Moving forward, however, they should condemn not only terrorism, but also the specific Islamophobic attitudes and policies that facilitated the recent attacks.” Min continued by explaining that Belgium and France are the only two countries in the world to still have national bans on full-face veils, burqas, which are worn by women who adhere to certain Islamic traditions. He says this is no coincidence and asserts that
Belgium’s “institutionalized discrimination” against Muslims is the main contributing factor to the attacks. There is a reason for the attacks against Belgium and, according to Min, that reason is the country’s extreme, archaic Islamophobic attitudes and policies. Some fellow Columbia students expressed their disapproval of Min’s editorial by commenting on the online article. “Mr. Min may not be ‘condoning terrorism,’ but he is certainly excusing it,” one commenter wrote. “Let’s be clear – Islam is not the cause of terror attacks, and neither is Islamophobia. Rather, misguided hatred is the cause of both Islamophobia and terrorist attacks.” Another commenter kept it short and sweet: “Wow, victim blaming. Wish I could say that I was surprised, but I’m not.” Essentially, Min is saying that Belgium and France were asking for it. Victim blaming won’t solve the prevailing issue of terrorism. Even if the countries’ discriminatory policies did play a role in the bombings, does that really mean innocent civilians deserved to lose their lives? Regardless of whether or not Min’s arguments are credible (which they probably aren’t), his delivery is wildly inappropriate. It’s too soon to be blaming the victim. Much too soon.
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A right to debt relief for students By CHRIS PALMER Baltimore Sun TNS
The following editorial appeared in the Baltimore Sun March 3: As the student came into my office, I could see that something was wrong. She was pale and her shoulders sagged. “Are you OK?” I asked. “Not really,” she said. “I’m graduating in two months and I don’t have a job. I’ve been looking everywhere and networking like crazy, but nothing is panning out for me.” Sadly, many soon-to-be graduates feel anxious about their future. They worry about landing a job, especially one that is fulfilling; finding mentors; networking effectively and paying off their student loans. Much of this angst derives from the failure of colleges to prepare their students for the real world.
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Colleges – and professors like me – must do more to help students succeed after they leave college, both in life and in their careers. We need to help students find out who they really are, what they’re passionate about, and how to articulate their life and career goals. One of the most important things students can do to succeed in the real world is to create personal mission statements. I know this from experience. When I was 23, I had completed my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering and was set to pursue a career designing and building warships for the British Royal Navy. But I felt adrift, confused, unhappy. I realized I needed a plan. I decided to create a mission statement in which I would articulate what I wanted in life. Doing so was challenging but ultimately transformative. It helped me find the life I wanted to lead, and that life had nothing to do with engineering or warships. My mission statement
led me to a career in conservation and filmmaking and, eventually, teaching and writing. Many students struggle with issues of identity, meaning and purpose. Writing a personal mission statement enables them to think deeply about the kind of life they will find fulfilling. That’s crucial, but it’s not enough. Students also need the skills to advance. Technical knowledge and good grades are important. But it is equally important to be professional, hardworking, reliable, trustworthy and collaborative. Employers want to hire people who have good communication skills, are able to solve problems, and work well with others. These attributes are sometimes called “soft skills,” but that takes away from their rigor and substance. For example, if you misread social cues, can’t maintain eye contact in an interview, don’t chat comfortably at networking events, or fail to shake hands properly – that is, if you
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have poor communication skills – you will have a hard time advancing in your career. “Employers want people who can think critically, work in diverse teams, and who can take complex information, come to a conclusion and make a recommendation,” former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told the Wall Street Journal this fall. He worries that students are not graduating from college “career-ready.” Two years earlier, the Chronicle of Higher Education stated, “Employers care more about ethics, critical thinking, creative thinking and common sense...along with a mindset of lifelong learning and a strong work ethic” than about, for example, an employee’s college major. Wall Street executive and author Ben Carpenter made an excellent recommendation in the New York Times, saying “Colleges need to create, and require for graduation, a course in high quality career training that would
begin freshman year and end senior year.” Several colleges, such as Connecticut College, are now doing this with much Arne Duncan success. One of the most important “soft skills” is the ability to take risks in a scary world. A student who is graduating this May told me, “The biggest hurdle I have to overcome is my constant fear of failing.” I often hear this from students. But failure has a stigma it doesn’t deserve. Failure is an unpleasant, but essential, part of striving and learning. Failing does not mean you are a failure. It means you are trying hard, taking risks and getting out of your comfort zone – all necessary precursors to success. Colleges are neglecting to teach real-world lessons like these. We must do better.
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By JAKE ENDERS Managing Editor J.G.Enders@iup.edu
It can be hard to let go of the past. For many, the casting of Ben Affleck as the newest Batman brought many feelings of disappointment, disbelief and even anger bubbling to the surface. However, the only thing that never changes is that things are always changing, and more moviegoers should embrace that fact instead of deny it. Christian Bale is the real Batman, millennials tend to attest with forceful certainty. Not so, Generation Xers will counter; that would be Michael Keaton. Then Baby Boomers will chime in, arguing for Adam West as the true Caped Crusader. But each of these groups would be wrong, because each of the wonderful actors who have donned the black cowl is Batman, even Val Kilmer and George Clooney. And now, so is Affleck. All indications are that Affleck plays Bruce Wayne much differently than Bale or Keaton did before him. That should be applauded. If Affleck attempted to copy his predecessors, he would be doomed to always finish second in the minds of the viewers. By carving his own path, he could
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‘Dawn of Justice’ a misguided must-see
uphold the fine tradition of Batman in film while still producing his own twist on the character. Much of the pre-release vitriol has focused on Affleck. However, he is only one part of this massive spring blockbuster. “Batman v Superman” features a star-studded cast that, in addition to Affleck, features Henry Cavill as Superman as well as Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Diane Lane (Martha Kent) and Laurence Fishburne (Perry White). All bring significant chops to the project, so the acting performances should at least be competent, if not outstanding. Early critical reviews of the newly released film have been mixed to negative, with critics focusing on the amount of special effects and the grimness of the storytelling. However, viewers shouldn’t allow reviews to affect their judgments too much. Of course, it could always turn out that the critics are right, and that Zack Snyder’s film is simply a big, steaming pile of disaster. But don’t make that assumption before you’ve even seen it. Entering “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” with an open mind will lead to a more enjoyable experience, and you might even like it quite a bit.
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Only a firsthand viewing of Zack Snyder’s latest foray into the DC Comics movie universe will shed light on the countless concerns clouding “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” But anyone walking into the unofficial “Justice League” prologue should probably anticipate chaos more than anything. “Man of Steel,” Snyder’s 2013 Superman adaptation and the first of DC’s apparent entries into a Marvelesque crossover series, was respectable outside of its overlong finale. And thrusting Batman, a character just four years removed from Christopher Nolan’s heralded “Dark Knight” trilogy, into Superman’s direct sequel was a bold play to boost interest. But as far as early critics and footage indicate, “Batman v Superman” is inevitably overstuffed for a movie that’s title alone had already established a weighty story. Like jampacked superhero flicks before it, “Dawn of Justice” is worth a look-see because, well, it’s got Batman and Superman on the same screen. With or without the overly quirky presence of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex
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Luthor, the movie simply seems to be biting off more than it can swallow. Only moviegoers can be the judge of the film’s success, but by ignoring the opportunity to either advance his own Superman’s development (or even introduce his own Batman, for that matter), Snyder has turned what should’ve been a crossover for the ages into an assuredly messy conglomeration of DC properties. The pressure for such an epic scale is understandable in a world where Marvel has danced into not one, not two, but three phases of its cinematic universe. But with DC’s admittedly spotty counterpunches, taking a breath and slowing down probably would’ve helped. Even if Snyder and Co. were dead set on meshing the Man of Steel with the Dark Knight, the latter of which is apparently an imposing, albeit bright, spot of “Dawn of Justice,” they could have at least made their showdown more worthy of anticipation. What we’ve got with “Batman v Superman” is a misguided must-see. No one will turn their eyes from a movie pitting two of the world’s most wellknown superheroes against each other. But they may very well wish they had if the movie is as noisy, crowded and overworked as is indicated.
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Good Charlotte headlines Warped Tour lineup By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu
Spring only just began, but the announcement of the 2016 Vans Warped Tour lineup Tuesday might increase anticipation for summer. The lineup was announced through a live stream from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fla. This tour is bringing back old pop punk favorites, as well as plenty of metal and hardcore edge. Headlining Warped Tour this year are bands that helped build the Warped Tour foundation, as Good Charlotte, Sum 41, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, Falling in Reverse and New Found Glory will grace the stage for the 42-date show from June 22 to Aug. 13.
Plenty of metal bands will be performing as well. Names like Bullet for My Valentine, Motionless in White, Every Time I Die, and Whitechapel will be joining the festivities to help fill out the heavier side of this year’s concert. Warped Tour is also catering classics like the electronic duo 3OH!3 and the rock band that made Juliet check yes, We The Kings. Other members of the rock n’ roll party will be Yellowcard and The Maine. Vans Warped Tour is also working with Pandora to help listen to some of these mysterious groups. A mixtape of more than 150 tracks from the bands on tour this year
Top 10 must-sees By SAMANTHA BOBB Contributing Writer S.L.Bobb@iup.edu
With Vans Warped Tour finally releasing its lineup for this summer, anticipation has bubbled. The eagerness for summer is strong, and soon people will be close to seeing their favorite bands, along with some new ones, up close and personal. The real question now is which bands should be considered “must-sees.” Here are 10 bands worthy of adding to that list this year. 1. Mayday Parade Mayday Parade came to be in 2005 when two Tallahassee, Fla., bands, Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment, combined to create one of the most well-known pop punk bands today. It has released a total of five albums, the latest being “Black Lines” in 2015, and two EPs over
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will be exclusively available on Pandora. This is something brand new for the tour approaching this summer. Also, the Warped online store is offering fans a chance to customize their own tie-dye shirts for the music festival. This year’s Warped Tour will be in Pennsylvania July 11 in Scranton at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain and July 15 in Burgettstown at the First Niagara Pavilion. It will also be making a stop in Camden, N.J., July 8, right across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now, and the full list of tour dates and the entire lineup are available at vanswarpedtour.com.
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the years, and this will be its fifth appearance at Warped. Mayday Parade’s well-crafted melodies mixed with lyrics that speak to the soul make it a strong addition to Warped. Choice Song: “Ocean and Atlantic” 2. Sleeping With Sirens Sleeping With Sirens, and alternative rock band, formed in 2009 under Epitaph Records. The band has released a total of four albums and one EP, with its 2013 album “Feel” reaching No. 3 on the US Billboard 200. This will be the band’s fifth time at Warped , where it will get another chance to woo the crowd with its mix of intense rhythms and the angelic voice of lead singer Kellin Quinn. Choice Song: “If You Can’t Hang”
3. Tonight Alive Tonight Alive originated from Australia in 2008. This pop punk band has released a total of three albums and two EPs, and its song “The Edge” was featured in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” This will be its third time at Warped, bringing a mix of catchy melodies, meaningful lyrics and a powerful female voice to the masses. Choice Song: “The Ocean” 4. We The Kings We The Kings is a pop punk bank that formed in 2007. They have a total of six albums and four EPs, and this will be its sixth time at Warped. We The Kings is not shy of getting the crowd pumped up with its unbridled energy, uplifting guitar work and intense live vocals. Choice Song: “Check Yes Juliet” Must-see Warped Tour continued on page 14.
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14 Continued from page 13. 5. Knuckle Puck Knuckle Puck is an up-and-coming pop punk band that formed in 2010. It released its debut album, “Copacetic,” in 2015, and it has put out six EPs prior to that. This will be the band’s second time at Warped. Last year, the band gave audiences a taste of what it is with high-energy performances, and this year it has material from “Copacetic” at its disposal to show even more of what it’s made of. Choice Song: “True Contrite”
6. Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! The Paris-based Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! formed in 2007, and it has released a total of three albums, with the latest being “Get Lost, Find Yourself,” in 2015. This French metalcore band will be appearing for its third time at Warped. The group’s performances are filled with passionate sounds of chugging guitar mixed with fast-paced vocals to bring a party sound to its heavier edge. Choice Song: “Haters Gonna Hate”
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7. State Champs State Champs is a pop punk bank that formed in 2010. The band has released a total of two albums and three EPs. Its debut album “The Finer Things” charted at No. 2 on the Billboards Heatseekers Albums chart, and this will be its second time at Warped. State Champs has proven to be a versatile band that can pull off gentle acoustic ballads just as well as high-energy tunes. Choice Song: “Elevated”
9. Ice Nine Kills Ice Nine Kills formed in 2006 and has released a total of three EPs and four albums. Its album “Every Trick in the Book” charted at No. 122 on the US Billboard 200. The metalcore band infuses intense, chaotic beats with lyrics full of meaning, and it will be appearing at Warped for its third time. Choice Song: “The Greatest Story Ever Told”
8. Good Charlotte Good Charlotte is an alternative rock band that has been around since 1996. Over the years, Joel Madden and his bandmates have released a total of five albums, and this will be their fourth time at Warped. Hearing that Good Charlotte will be at Warped will likely elicit a great deal of happiness for some, as the band returned from a four-year hiatus last year. With some powerful jams at its disposal, look for Good Charlotte to easily meet and exceed expectations. Choice Song: “Like It’s Her Birthday”
10. The Maine The Maine is an alternative rock band that formed in 2007. Forged in Tempe, Ariz., it has released a total of five albums and three EPs, and this will be its fifth time performing at Warped. The group’s fifth album, “American Candy,” released in 2015, and the song “English Girls” reached No. 17 on the iTunes Alternative Chart. The Maine is arguably the most accessible act in the lineup this year due to the fact its music spans multiple genres. Choice Song: “Listen To Your Heart”
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New thriller keeps audiences guessing By LAUREN ROSSE Staff Writer L.T.Rosse@iup.edu
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‘Damn, Daniel’ returns for the right reasons By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu
Daniel and his white Vans are back. Just when everyone thought the hype of “Damn, Daniel” was dying down, it resurfaced on the Internet. But, this time, it’s for something admirable. In early February, the phrase “Damn, Daniel,” took social media by storm. Those words were originally heard in a viral video of Daniel Lara, a California high school student, who was filmed for several days by friend Josh Holtz. The video simply followed Daniel around during the school day and acknowledged his fashion sense, especially his white Vans. “Damn, Daniel, back at it again with the white Vans,” was the phrase that coined their instantaneous fame all over the Internet for days and weeks on end. It wasn’t long before TV personality Ellen DeGeneres had Lara and Holtz appear as guests on her show. She also surprised them with some pretty extreme gifts, of course. Josh received a surfboard and Daniel was granted a lifetime supply of Vans. They were both speechless. After their appearance on “Ellen,” stardom rose for both of them. Daniel was offered several modeling jobs, but he turned them all
down. Josh’s voice was requested by Daniel’s fans over the phone during one of his swim meets. A few weeks after receiving a lifetime supply of Vans, Daniel and Josh did something that pleasantly surprised fans: they donated those famous Vans to sick children at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. If patients were too sick, they handdelivered the Vans. The dynamic duo also held a meet-and-greet with their fans at the hospital and signed autographs. “We thought it was important to do some charity work and give back to the local community,” Daniel said, according to Buzzfeed. Aside from being generous with those white Vans, Daniel and Josh found themselves at the premiere of the newest film from the “Divergent” series, “Allegiant.” Daniel and Josh wore black suits, and, of course, white Vans. They met up with one of the stars from the movie, Ansel Elgort, and Elgort even posted a video on Instagram of himself with the two saying the phrase, “Damn, Daniel, back at it again with the white Vans.” Photos of the two appeared on Instagram within minutes. Who knows what’s next for Daniel and Josh, but if they weren’t famous enough to begin with, they also made an appearance in Weezer’s new music video, “California Kids.”
How can a director make a campy monster movie from 2008 feel fresh eight years later? By adding mystery, impressive acting and a heavy dose of physiological terror. This is exactly what director J.J. Abrams has done with “10 Cloverfield Lane,” starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr. The film, which was released March 11, takes place in rural Louisiana. The plot begins with Michelle (Winstead) fleeing home after an argument with her boyfriend. While driving, Michelle gets run off the road by a pickup truck and wakes up chained to a pipe in an underground bunker. Michelle’s captor, Howard (John Goodman), tells her that he ran her
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off the road to protect her from a mysterious air attack, which has left the outside world toxic. While underground, Michelle meets Emmett (Gallagher), a man who helped Howard build the bunker and then retreated to it for protection. Later, Michelle and Emmett learn Howard has a dangerous past and plan to escape. The film constantly keeps the
audience on its collective toes. Viewers never know who to trust or what will happen next. Every time the film lulls viewers into a sense of security, another piece of information about the outside attack or their captor is released. The movie successfully combines the traits of a science-fiction movie and a psychological thriller. It combines our fear of the unknown and what will happen next with a more real fear of being trapped by a dangerous person. “10 Cloverfield Lane” is inspired by 2008’s “Cloverfield,” but is not labeled a sequel. The movie does not utilize the found-footage style but still feels up close and personal like the 2008 film. With intense moments, great acting and an unexpected plot, “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a truly unique movie experience that many viewers can enjoy.
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Rachel Platten, a 10-year overnight sensation By ALLISON STEWART Chicago Tribune TNS
Singer-songwriter Rachel Platten had been making music for more than 10 years before landing her first hit, “Fight Song,” last year. These were years spent struggling, playing to empty clubs, performing in cover bands, opening for lesser acts. Platten, 34, used to tour in her mother’s car, then graduated to a van she bought – she was very proud of the van. In February, Platten began her first headlining tour, which brought with it her first tour bus. “I think the bus driver thought I was insane, because the first time I walked on the bus, I had tears in my eyes,” Platten said in a recent phone interview. “I’d imagined that moment, and it seemed impossible a year ago that it would happen, but I still imagined what it would be like. I had imagined sitting on it. I walked on it and I was like, ‘Oh my God, a dream just came true.’ And he was like, ‘Lady, what the hell is wrong with the bus?’” Platten grew up in Newton Centre, Mass., and moved to New York City after college in the early 2000s, where she found it hard to distinguish herself from thousands of other well-meaning female singers with guitars. “I was trying to figure out what
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I wanted to say to the world, what kind of songs I wanted to write,” she recalled. “I also had no support. I didn’t have management or a label, so I didn’t know how to release a record, and I didn’t want to release anything that wasn’t going to be great. I had demos, but I was very aware, ‘These aren’t good enough yet. I don’t want these out in the world.’ “ In 2011, after a songwriting trip to Sweden and London, Platten assembled and released her debut, “Be Here.” The album, issued by
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indie label Rock Ridge, contained a minor hit (“1,000 Ships”), but Platten and her team had expected more. “We had a little success, and it all fell away,” she said. “My manager left, walked away. I knew I needed to go do work, and that work is writing. I needed to really write, not just write 12 songs and call it an album, but to do what I did. Write 250 songs, and figure out, what am I doing? Who am I as an artist? What do I want to give the world?” Rock Ridge and Platten sev-
ered ties, and she spent years trying to dig herself out from the wreckage of her early career. She wrote “Fight Song” as a form of self-soothing: It’s uplifting (“This is my fight song / Take back my life song”) and anthemic and lifeaffirming and girly, a younger sister to songs like Sara Bareilles’ “Brave” and Katy Perry’s “Roar.” In 2015, 12 years after she started, Platten signed to Columbia Records. The label released “Fight Song” in February 2015, and her major label debut, “Wildfire,” in
January. “Wildfire” just went gold, propelled by the once-in-a-career success of “Fight Song.” (An attagirl from Taylor Swift, a fan of the song who brought Platten onstage to sing it last summer, also helped.) For Platten, the song is deeply personal: She found herself at one of the lowest points in her life, and wrote her way out. For millions of listeners, there’s a rare sense of ownership. “Maybe it’s in the refrain,” Platten said. “It does instantly make you feel like you own it. It’s really amazing to see, especially live, people dancing wildly and jumping up and down. There’s people crying and hugging each other. It’s very beautiful.” “Fight Song” has become a staple of TV show background music and sporting events and charity walks. It has also been adopted by Hillary Clinton as an unofficial campaign anthem (there are videos of the candidate dancing to the song onstage at rallies). Clinton doesn’t need Platten’s permission to use the song, and Platten, who isn’t famous enough to be able to afford to alienate anybody, is diplomatic about its new life. “What’s amazing about the song is that it has been used for sports and politics and people fighting diseases, and trying to lose weight. I’m proud that the song connects with people all over the world.”
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‘Greek Wedding 2’ feels like greatest-hits collection By COLIN COVERT
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As the title suggests, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” has quite a bit in common with its predecessor. The first became a surprise megahit through an unusual combination of elements, an ethnic immigrant romantic comedy. In 2002, when we first met Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos, who wrote the script), she was a 30-year-old Hellenic wallflower in need of a makeover. The first line from her kind but domineering dad Gus (Michael Constantine) was “You better get married soon. You’re starting to look old!” This time, he’s giving identical advice to Toula’s teenage daughter, Paris (Elena Kampouris), who’s applying to college far away to escape her Chicago clan where everybody is in each other’s business. This follow-up feels like a greatest-hits collection. If you remember Gus’s stubborn belief that any word from any language has a Greek root or any problem can be solved with Windex, you’ll find a lot to enjoy here. Toula’s husband Ian (John Corbett) has risen from being a highschool teacher to principal, her old travel agency has closed, and a new pair of star-crossed lovers are headed to the altar. Gus and Maria (Lanie Kazan) learn that their priest in the old country failed to sign their wedding license, making them officially unmarried. Maria demands that Gus make a proposal more romantic than his original, “I’m going to America. You coming or not?” The movie is aiming for a funny and touching portrayal of old age, but thinks that honesty and comedy are incompatible. The film’s approach to character and humor is clearly styled for an elder audience that prefers repeating a punch line at high decibels until it settles in. I suspect that director Kirk Jones
told the cast, “Remember, play it loud, you’re performing. We’re not real people here.” Andrea Martin, as the takecharge aunt, overplays expertly. Prepping Toula for a hot relationship-reviving date with Ian, she sends her off to the shower with the order “Shave everything.” Joey Fatone returns as Toula’s brother with hammy gusto. Their performances are meatier than Vardalos’. She pushes her former leading part to
the sidelines, making the blustered Toula smile with the forced friendliness of a perfume counter clerk. What’s being presented here is broad, jokey burlesque material delivered at a defective rhythm against an “Isn’t this funny?” soundtrack. It shows us a world where every family problem can be fixed by hugging or buttering garlic bread. There’s certainly an audience for that. All others, be warned.
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McFail confident she’ll leave IUP with championship By PAT CROSSAN Staff Writer P.J.Crossan@iup.edu
Alanna McFail, the lone senior on IUP’s tennis team, has one last chance to win a conference championship before graduating. Every year McFail (senior, biology/pre-med) has been at IUP, the Crimson Hawks have TENNIS advanced to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship and faced the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans. Unfortunately for McFail and the rest of the Crimson Hawks, they are 0-3 in those matches against Cal U. “Hopefully we can change that before I leave,” she said. “I believe we are definitely going to beat Cal this year, and that will get us the PSAC Champion-
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ship. If we beat them in the regular season, then we will beat them again in the championship.” As of Thursday, the team is undefeated (8-0), the best start McFail has seen as a member of the team. “I just feel like this year is going to be our year,” McFail said. “We are definitely tougher than we have
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been in the past.” McFail is undefeated in both singles and doubles matches at 4-0 each. In doubles, McFail and Claudia Menes (freshman, athletic training) are cruising at 3-0 on the season. “I don’t think it’s experience, but our mindset is better,” McFail said, the difference from previous years.
During her freshman year, McFail found herself playing on the No. 3 doubles team. She had 20 dual doubles wins on the year, which tied for first on the team. Sophomore year saw McFail accrue 17 doubles wins, tied for fourth on the team, along with 15 singles wins. Last season, she combined to win 24 games, sporting a 20-13 record in doubles play. She paired with Sophie Butland (junior, kinesiology, health and sports science) to go 11-5 on the year. With more than 15 years of experience playing the sport, McFail began playing tennis at just 4 years old. Growing up eventually brought tournaments into the fold. She knew other sports, but tennis was the only sport in her mind. “Tennis was pretty much the
only sport I played,” McFail said. “I didn’t have time to play other sports. My parents made me pick one and stick with it.” In high school, McFail played for St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., and won four Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Championships. Her high school team lost only one game during her time there. When McFail was deciding on which college she wanted to attend, going north wasn’t something she necessarily wanted to do. “I actually wanted to go to school down south, but the opportunity to play tennis was better here,” McFail said. “Overall, it was a pretty good choice. I am still not happy about the weather, but I adapted to it. “The people I met here and my teammates are the best I have been with.”
DeSanti’s sophomore season a bright spot for Crimson Hawks By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson@iup.edu
One of the bright spots for the Crimson Hawks during a rough start this baseball season is the play of shortstop and second baseman Ted DeSanti (sophomore, criminology). A graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, BASEBALL Desanti is batting .319 in 69 at-bats, with two home runs and 19 RBIs from his No. 6 spot in the lineup. This is big step for DeSanti, who played in 12 games as a freshman, starting six. In those games, he batted .167 in 18 at-bats, driving in one run and scoring two.
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With DeSanti’s progression, his roots in the sport are important to consider. His father played baseball at Mercyhurst University and also coached high school baseball since before Desanti was born. “Just being around his practices and games from a young age made me fall in love with the sport,” DeSanti said. In 2014, DeSanti’s senior year of high school, he was named to the Under Armour Pre-Season AllAmerican Team. He also played in the PA Nine Baseball Futures Classic. When deciding on where to continue his career, DeSanti’s view of head coach Jeff Ditch was one of the main reasons he chose IUP. “I was really impressed with
Coach Ditch’s goals, along with the way he approached the game of baseball,” DeSanti said. Approaching the game, DeSanti refers to a player’s makeup as the most important factor. “Makeup is a baseball term I’ve learned from my father regarding different areas of the game you can control,” DeSanti said. Some of the areas he mentioned include running on and off the field, being in the ready position and being a good teammate. “I think these are so important because makeup is what separates good baseball players from great baseball players,” DeSanti said. It’s only fitting that DeSanti’s biggest role model exhibits this philosophy. “I chose Derek Jeter because
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he is the perfect example of what a shortstop should be: a great hitter, fielder and an even better leader,” he said. When he graduates from IUP, DeSante is looking to use his criminology degree to advance in federal law enforcement. “I just want to do something that is interesting and always keeps me on my toes,” DeSanti said. This season, Desanti ranks in the top three on the Crimson Hawks in batting average, at-bats, hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs and total bases. The team will look to improve on its 7-14 record Friday against Clarion University at Memorial Field. In 2015, the Crimson Hawks won three of four games against the Golden Eagles.
IUP MEN’S BASEBALL SCHEDULE 3.25 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm @ clarion 3.26 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs clarion 4.01 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs slippery rock 4.02 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm @ slippery rock 4.05 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs lock haven 4.08 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm @ seton hill 4.09 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs seton hill 4.15 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm @ cal u 4.16 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs cal u 4.19 // 3:00 pm ------- @ lock haven 4.22 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm @ pitt-johnstown 4.23 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs pitt-johnstown 4.29 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm vs mercyhurst 4.30 // 1:00 p, 3:00 pm @ mercyhurst
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BUCCOS BULLETIN By WILLIAM GOSHAY Staff Writer W.Goshay@iup.edu
For the die-hard and casual fan alike, Opening Day in Major League Baseball is less than two weeks away. Hearing the sounds of bats cracking, gloves popping and “Cold beer here” can only be a recipe for excitement. Throughout spring training, the Pirates have sent down a host of players, but last Monday they sent down eight prospects to minorleague camp who could have an immediate and huge impact on the ball club. With these most recent moves, the Pirates trimmed the number of players on the major league roster to 54. The Pirates have more trimming to do in order to get their club down to a 40-man unit by Opening Day. The promising prospects sent down include potential star righthanders in Jameson Taillon and Tyler Glasnow. Both pitchers were sent to Class AAA Indianapolis, but both could join the already strong rotation of Francisco Liriano, Gerrit Cole and Jon Niese as playoff time nears. “The future is bright,” general
manager Neal Huntington said in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article. “It’s a very interesting group for the near future as well as the long-term future.” Huntington also believes that this is the best Indianapolis rotation that he has witnessed since joining the organization in 2007. Huntington did express his patience in the fact that he would rather have the Pirates rotation stay healthy and the young gunslingers stay in the minors instead of making the leap to the majors this season. The list of prospects who were reassigned to the minors this week include left-handed reliever Kelvin Marte and catcher Reese McGuire, Pittsburgh’s first-round pick in 2013. Optioned down to Class AA Altoona was outfielder Harold Ramirez. The 21-year-old Ramirez hit .337 last season for Class A Bradenton and was 11 for 19 from the batter’s box this spring. Hoping to build off three successful seasons in Pittsburgh is no easy task, but the Pirates are hopeful for a bright future. The opportunity to chase a sixth World Series title will begin with the divisional rival St. Louis Cardinals coming to PNC Park on April 3.
PIRATES PROJECTIONS LINEUP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
John Jaso, 1B Andrew McCutchen, CF Starling Marte, LF Jung Ho Kang, 3B Gregory Polanco, RF Josh Harrison, 2B Francisco Cervelli, C Jordy Mercer, SS Pitcher
PITCHING ROTATION Gerrit Cole 1. Francisco Liriano 2. Jon Niese 3. Ryan Vogelsong 4. Juan Nicaisio 5.
By Jake Enders, Managing Editor
Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates begin their season April 3 at PNC Park against the St. Louis Cardinals. (TNS)
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March 25, 2016
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FOR BETTER OR WORSE
Broncos, Browns and Bucs among NFL teams making bold moves By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu
It’s the time of the year in the NFL when teams either get better or worse. It is all about how they spend their money for and which players get that money. The Cleveland Browns threw themselves right into the thick of things Thursday after weeks of inactivity, signing former Washington Redskin and No. 2 overall pick quarterback Robert Griffin III to a two-year, $15-million deal. Griffin hasn’t had an effective season since his rookie campaign in 2012 that ended with an ACL tear in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Barely a month after emerging victorious in Super Bowl 50, it can be argued the Denver Broncos got worse. Hall of Famer Peyton Manning decided to end his 18-year career on top, and Brock Osweiler took his talents down to Texas to pair with DeAndre Hopkins and fellow free-agent signee Lamar Miller in Houston. In response to its sudden quarterback crisis, Denver acquired former Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets signal-caller Mark Sanchez to compete for the starting job with a free agent or draft pick. The Broncos gave up a 2017 draft
(TNS) After four rocky seasons as a Washington Redskin, quarterback Robert Griffin III has found a new home in Cleveland.
pick, which is contingent on Sanchez’s production this upcoming season. The Broncos also lost defensive tackle Malik Jackson, offensive linemen Ryan Harris and Evan Mathis, safety David Bruton Jr. and linebacker Danny Trevathan, just to name a few. Meanwhile, the laughingstocks of the NFL are changing. The Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent their money wisely to strengthen their rosters. Oakland stole guard Kelechi Osemele from Baltimore, linebacker
Bruce Irvin from Seattle and cornerback Sean Smith from AFC West foe Kansas City to start free agency off right. The Raiders then ended the week by signing offensive tackle Donald Penn. They are one of the youngest teams in the NFL with Derek Carr at the helm and arguably the best offensive line on paper, as well as an emerging defense. The Black Hole will be a hot destination on Sundays. Good thing Jacksonville has a pool in its stadium, because the Jags are building a hot offense around quarterback Blake Bortles.
By signing Chris Ivory, fresh off his best season, to complement running back T.J. Yeldon and receivers Allen Robinson and Marqise Lee, the Jags are finally looking like a dangerous team. They also struck gold but paid the price for Jackson, who was becoming a hot commodity in Denver. Jackson gave his John Hancock to receive $90 million over six years. Safety Tashaun Gipson, who was second in the NFL with six interceptions in 2014 for Cleveland, reached an agreement to leave the woeful Browns and “start winning.” Fire the cannons in Tampa. After some doubt, the Bucs managed to bring back their twotime 1,000-yard rusher Doug Martin. That’s not the best part, however. Corner Brent Grimes, offensive lineman J.R. Sweezy, defensive end Robert Ayers Jr. and linebacker Daryl Smith all came to Tampa to boost the Buccaneers in a division
that should prove to be competitive. With a young, explosive offense led by Jameis Winston and Mike Evans, expect some serious strides to be made. The Pittsburgh Steelers stepped out of their comfort zone in free agency by making a few splashes that could end up becoming waves. Former San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green signed a four-year deal worth $20 million to wear the black and gold. A 6-foot6, 240-pound weapon that runs a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and caught 37 passes for 429 yards and four touchdowns from Philip Rivers in 2015, Green could be a star in Pittsburgh with Roethlisberger commanding the offense. The Steelers also inked corner William Gay, guard Ramon Foster, offensive tackle Ryan Harris, receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey and safety Robert Golden to new deals.
April 4 & 18: Offseason workout programs begin April 28-30: NFL Draft May 6: Rookie minicamps open Mid-July: Training camps open August 7: Preseason opener
March 25, 2016
Sports
Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram? By JOSE VILLENEUVE Staff Writer J.A.VIilleneuve@iup.edu
It’s never too early for a little NBA mock draft debate. The 2016 NBA Draft features two elite-level prospects before a major fall-off in talent mixed with potential. Twelve months ago, Duke University small forward Brandon Ingram and LSU forward Ben Simmons were still two months away from graduating high school. Not even old enough to legally buy a drink, these two men are being hyped up as new breeds of basketball talent. Simmons is a 6-foot-10 double-double machine who can put the ball on the floor with more skill than most NBA big men. Ingram, a 6-foot-9-and-stillgrowing forward, can shoot from long range like a shooting guard. Most of the year, Simmons was seen as the favorite to be selected first. But the hardship of the LSU team has given Ingram a chance to prove his case. Simmons has shown a tendency to be too passive and let the game end in someone else’s hands. Simmons’ struggles with his jumper and scoring outside of the paint have been well documented. Ingram himself started off slow but managed to pick it up when Atlantic Coastal Conference play
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Two stars will enter the 2016 NBA Draft, but only one can be the top pick
began. Playing with the winningest NCAA Division I men’s coach of all time in Mike Krzyzewski and other top-tier talent, Ingram has blossomed into the Blue Devils’ go-to guy and along the way has NBA scouts drooling over his combination of size and skill. Of course, Ingram also comes with some concerns. While his height is a major positive, he is at a playing weight of 190, a figure normally associated with point guards who are sometimes 10 inches smaller. Another concern is his struggles from the free throw line. Ingram has yet to eclipse the 70 percent mark, which is peculiar for someone seen as a shooter. While both are believed to have no shortage of potential, many experts believe neither one of them are yet at the levels of previous No. 1s like Anthony Davis, Karl Anthony-Towns and Andrew Wiggins after they all went one and done. For Simmons, the ceiling is Tim Duncan, but the floor is Michael Beasley, who recently landed in Houston after a good stint in China. For Ingram, the ceiling quite possibly is Kevin Durant. In the end, it will likely come down to which team earns the top selection in the lottery. Until then, expect each prospect to be met with no shortage of scrutiny.
BEN SIMMONS LSU, Freshman
SIZE
Height: 6’10” Weight: 240 lbs
SKILLS
Strength: Rebounding Positions: SF, PF NBA Comparison: Tim Duncan
STATS (per game) Points: 19.2 Rebounds: 11.8 Assists: 4.8 FG%: .560 Total 3pm: 1
BRANDON INGRAM Duke, Freshman
SIZE
Height: 6’9” Weight: 190 lbs
SKILLS
Strength: Shooting Positions: SG, SF NBA Comparison: Kevin Durant
STATS (per game) Points: 17.1 Rebounds: 6.8 Assists: 2.0 FG%: .415 Total 3pm: 78
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Stephen Curry breaking records, reinventing the game
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With 11 games remaining, Warriors are nine wins away from NBA record By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu
Every so often, an athlete changes his respective sport in some fashion. Over the past two or three seasons, the latest one to do so has made himself known: Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. The Warriors are 63-7 right now and are eyeing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ NBA record 72 wins. With 12 games remaining and nine of them against opponents .500 or better, the likely repeat MVP winner is leading the charge to renewing history. Curry is averaging 30.1 points per game this season, leading the NBA to go along with 6.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game. Curry also has a 31.98 player efficiency rating this season, which is currently the highest in an NBA
season, beating out greats such as Wilt Chamberlin, Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Curry’s 2014-15 numbers don’t even compare to this season’s. He finished the year with 23.8 points per game, 7.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds to win his first MVP award. Obviously the numbers are mind-blowing, but it’s also how he is getting these numbers that impress not only the fans but NBA legends. Curry has the first-, second- and third-most 3-pointers in a season in NBA history, all in the past three seasons. Curry made 308 treys the past two seasons before outdoing that with 313 as of Thursday. Curry also tied the 3-point record in a Feb. 27 game, with 12 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2015-16 Warriors compare well to the 1995-96 Bulls team they are pursuing.
The Warriors average a leaguehigh 115 points per game compared to the Bulls’ 105. Here is the difference: The Bulls had three All-Defensive Team members and allowed a league-low 92.9 points per game, while the Warriors prefer shootouts, allowing 102.3 points per game. This also has to do with the pace of the game and how it has changed over time. The Warriors have the secondhighest pace in the NBA with 99.3 possessions per game. Conversely, the Bulls were No. 20 in the league with 91.1 possessions. Curry has changed the way fans look at the game because of the successes he and the Warriors have had these past two seasons. The Warriors haven’t lost at home, and it doesn’t look like they will with the latest superstar handling the ball for the rest of the season.
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Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors (63-7) are putting together one of the most shocking seasons in NBA history.