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Per-credit tuition pilot to take effect in fall 2016 By CASEY KELLY

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IUP officials announced Monday that it will be instituting a new tuition system in fall 2016 after a year-long delay. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors originally approved IUP’s proposed per-credit tuition pilot program Jan. 22, 2015. The per-credit tuition payment program is contingent on PASSHE receiving an additional $45.3 million from the state government. Each credit under the new model will cost $264 during the program’s first year. This means a student with a course load sufficient to graduate in four years, 15 credits per semester, will pay $7,920 for the year – a 19.6-percent increase above the 2014-15 school year’s $6,622 flat rate for an equivalent number of credits. This 19.6-percent increase is the largest tuition increase IUP students have had to endure from one academic year to the next in at least the past 12 years, according to the tuition rates in previous IUP Undergraduate Catalogs. Under the existing tuition arrangement, students pay a fee of $150 for overloading – taking more than 17 credits in one semester. Beginning next semester, students who want to take 18 credits in one semester will have to pay $792 for three extra credits – an increase of 428 percent from the $150 fee – or stay at IUP for more than four years. IUP has created two funds to assist students with the tuition change – a need-based program and an Academic Success Initiative, according to IUP’s website. The need-based grant is available to in-state undergraduate students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one semester in

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the past two academic years and who qualify financially. The second fund, the Academic Success Initiative, is a scholarship available to undergraduate students who live in-state; have completed an average of 30 credits in the previous academic year; have no withdrawals on their record for the previous academic year; and have not yet completed the 120 credits required for graduation. If students meet these requirements and have a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49, they will be eligible for a scholarship equal to one credit – $264. If students have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, they will be eligible for a scholarship equal to two credits – $528. If IUP’s Academic Success Initiative had been in place for the 201314 school year, exactly 25 percent of students, or around 3,750, would have been eligible for either the first or second tier of the scholarship, said Dr. Timothy Moerland, the university’s provost and vice president of academic affairs, during an April 2, 2015 interview. The bursar office’s website said the program will be “phased in” over a period of three academic years. Instate, undergraduate students will receive a 7-percent discount during the first year (2016-17), a 4-percent discount in the second year (2017-18) and a 1-percent discount for the third year (2018-19). Moerland said there is an undeniable connection between the university’s new strategic visioning plan and the proposed tuition model. “Clearly, there is a financial driver here,” Moerland said. “But one of the things that we’ve been trying to pay attention to is beyond the dollars and cents. It’s a matter of equity and fairness. We’d like to have a situation where what students pay is balanced.” With the existing flat-rate tuition

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Source: IUP Undergraduate Catalogs for noted academic years The chart above compares the cost of tuition for full-time, in-state students from the 2005-06 school year to the 2016-17 school year, according to IUP’s Undergraduate Catalogs from each year. These prices do not include the following fees: technology fee, instructional fee, registration fee, activity fee, wellness fee, transportation fee and student services fee. These fees add up to an additional $4,735.10 per semester, according to IUP’s website.

plan, a student who is taking only 12 credits and a student who is taking 17 credits pay the exact same dollar amount for tuition, which Moerland described as “students subsidizing other students,” meaning the students taking less credits are essentially paying the difference for those who are taking more. One goal of the per-credit tuition plan is to eliminate this effect. Another reason for this change in tuition lies in the funding – or in this case, the lack of funding – that IUP receives from the state. This is a problem that public universities are

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facing nationwide, according to Moerland. “State support has dropped dramatically,” Moerland said. “The commonwealth allocation to the PASSHE system is about where it was in 1984.” Around that time, roughly 75 percent of university funding came from state support and 25 percent came from the pockets of students and their families. Now, those numbers are reversed. Slightly less than 25 percent of funding comes from the state, and in return, slightly more than 75 percent must come from the students.

“I hate it,” Moerland said. “Believe me, I know what the reality is. But unfortunately, that’s the social equation that we have here.” Nevertheless, Moerland argued that students who enter the workforce with bachelor’s degrees will earn back the money they spent for those degrees many times over. “When you compare IUP to a private school in western Pennsylvania, I’m comfortable saying it’s one-third of the cost,” Moerland said. “Is it cheap? No. Is it a good value? Yes.” During the three-year pilot tuition program, Moerland said the primary figures IUP will measure are net enrollment, minority enrollment and revenue. Graduation and retention rates will also be considered but are not specifically part of the assessment for the pilot as it is currently structured, Moerland said. Another problem Moerland identified with the existing flat-rate plan is that students who pay the same tuition for 12 to 17.9 credits can enroll in a course but then drop it, which runs a “huge expense for the university.” On the other hand, some could say the per-credit plan takes away students’ freedom to experiment with their coursework without paying extra and decide whether a particular program of study is the best fit for them, Moerland said. “That is something I hope is not a profound effect of this pilot, and it is one of the things we are going to be looking at very closely,” Moerland said. “But the data shows that that’s not really how it works.” According to a 2013 research paper Moerland referenced, titled “The Effect of Marginal Price on Student Progress at Public Universities,” flatrate plans induce 8 percent more students to attempt up to one additional class. However, the effect of that on accumulated credits is not statistically significant.

March 29, 2016

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Unity Day hits IUP Saturday By DESTINY RITTER

ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

• Erin Rafferty, 19, of Doylestown, was charged with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed her on Garman Avenue at Eicher Hall at 12:20 a.m. March 20, according to police. • Zachary Winski, 19, of Etters, was cited with underage drinking, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after IUP Police observed him yelling at and pushing a female in the Putt Hall courtyard at 5:44 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Heather Hawk, 18, of Coraopolis, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed a female being carried up the steps of the Delaney Hall patio at 7:55 p.m. March 19, police said. • Logan Rhea, 20, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed him on Grant Street at Pratt Drive at 7:38 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Martin Dean, 19, of Johnstown, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed him passed out in the George P. Miller Stadium parking lot at 9:02 p.m. March 19, police said. • Daniel Rodgers, 21, of Pittsburgh, was cited with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after IUP Police observed him on Garman Avenue at 12:30 a.m. March 20, according to police. • Dillon McConnell, 19, of Grove City, was cited with underage drinking, public drunkenness and criminal trespass after he was found unconscious in the Suites on Pratt stairwell at 10:11 p.m. March 19, police said. While in custody, McConnell attempted to kick an IUP Police officer, which resulted in him also being charged with harassment, according to police. • Allison Crowell, 18, of Fallington, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed her lying unconscious on School Street at South Eighth Street at 11:07 p.m. March 19, police said. • Drake Labrosse, 19, of Elizabeth, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after Indiana Borough Police observed him lying unconscious in the yard of a residence in the 400 block of Grant Street at 3:13 p.m. March 19, according to police. • John Gatti, 19, of Indiana, was charged with driving under the influence and underage drinking after borough police conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of South 10th Street at 1:40 a.m. March 6, police said. • Tianna Jett, 19, of Verona, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police responded to a report of a female urinating on an emergency blue light phone by Northern Suites at 5:07 p.m. March 19, according to police. • Alexandra Chuboy, 20, of Perryopolis, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed her stumbling on Maple Street at 1:24 a.m. March 19, according to police. • Wendell Green, 20, of Arnold, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after borough police responded to a report of an intoxicated male in the Hadley Union Building at 8:27 p.m. March 19, according to police.

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• An unidentified male reportedly punched a hole in the wall of Crimson Cafe at 9:34 p.m. March 19, police said. The suspect was described as a thin black male wearing a green shirt and a white and green-striped hat. Anyone with information is asked to call IUP Police at 724-357-2141. • An unidentified individual reportedly threw a rock through the window of residence in the 100 block of South 11th Street at 3:21 p.m. March 25, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 724-349-2121. • A red Chevrolet parked in the Pizza House Village parking lot reportedly received damage to its hood, roof and windshield after an unidentified black male and other individuals walked on top of it sometime March 19, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police.

Contributing Writer D.T.Ritter@iup.edu

IUP’s International Unity Day, which will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Hadley Union Building, will consist of diverse music, food and dance from countries all over the world. The annual event holds a consistent place in IUP history. The Office of International Education has been hosting the event “since the early ’90s,” according to Jessica Dories, the assistant director of International Student and Scholar Services. Dories has been involved with the project since 1998. This year, International Unity Day will have more than 20 booths organized by students from different countries around the world. Each booth will give out samples

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of ethnic food until 1:30 p.m. For children’s entertainment, there will be a room devoted to the teachings of origami, balloon art and face painting until 1:30 p.m. Also starting at 1:30 p.m., spoken word, dance performances and musical selections will be showcased, presenting cultural entertainment from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, India, Taiwan, China, Nigeria and South Korea. If past years are any indication, this year’s iteration looks to be well-attended. “We typically see around 800 to

1,000 people in attendance,” Dories said. The Office of International Education encourages IUP students and residents from surrounding communities to come out and enjoy the diverse food, music and activities. “This is definitely a highlight for all international students who love to share their culture through food, clothing, trinkets, flags, and other displays,” Dories said. “We hope it’s also a great way for students, faculty, staff and community members to experience other cultures.”

March 29, 2016

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Journalism professor publishes book on teamwork By JASON DAQUELENTE Staff Writer J.D.Daquelente@iup.edu

Unlike a traditional textbook, a new book by IUP journalism professor Dr. Erick Lauber presents strategies to better navigate office hardships and teamwork conundrums, all while instilling leadership skills. The book, titled “Don’t Break the Rope! A Parable About Collaboration, Communications and Teamwork in the Workplace,” features frogs as the main characters, but the diverse personalities offer a realistic portrait of daily work settings. “I wrote the fable about frogs after I had decided on the principal metaphor for the book, which is that we have to look at our work relationships as being tied at the waist to our colleague and having to swim across a long pond,” Lauber said in a March

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Dr. Erick Lauber

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28 email. “Our organization wants to arrive at the other side efficiently, but also together.” The two main character frogs are trainees at a business called Good-

PondInc, according to Amazon’s description of the book. The frogs represent two different personalities: passive and aggressive. The aim of the book: for the two

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characters to find a middle ground, which is being assertive. “I’ve always found parables easy to read and easy to remember,” Lauber said in an IUP press release. “But I still worked hard to make sure this book had all of the basic lessons in it: how to identify your own and others’ workplace styles, how to respond when teammates behave in ways you consider ‘wrong’ and how to manage workplace situations for greater enjoyment and success.” Lauber “recognized that his students were struggling to remember the tricky acronyms and numerous principles he taught at the time they needed them during a stressful moment at work.” The book aims to simplify Lauber’s teachings to the point where the aspects of leadership and teamwork can be easily applied to any work setting where people may have discrep-

ancies or struggles with co-worker relationships. In a work setting, workers tend to concentrate on the task at-hand rather than acknowledge those who are also helping “pull the rope.” The target demographic for the book is young adults who are just getting started in the work force. “I wrote it to try and reach the kind of person who doesn’t normally go to the book store and buy leadership or teamwork books,” he said. Lauber drafted the book’s illustrations, but they were completed by IUP alumna Casey Pipetti, a 2015 graduate. The book currently holds a 100-percent five-star rating on Amazon, where it can be purchased for $11.99. The book can also be found in Barnes & Noble and CreateSpace. com.

March 29, 2016

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Texas university feels backlash from campus-carry laws By MOLLY HENNESSY-FISKE Los Angeles Times TNS

HOUSTON – Public colleges and universities in Texas will no longer be able to ban the concealed carrying of handguns when a new law takes effect in August. Though the schools can impose some restrictions, they must generally honor a state-issued concealed handgun license on campus. The so-called campus-carry law passed by the Republican-dominated legislature last year was a victory for gun rights advocates who say it will make campuses safer. But in the largely liberal setting of academia, it has spurred a movement of protesters who worry that it will make schools more dangerous, hurt recruitment of faculty and students, and create an atmosphere of fear that even affects how professors issue grades. The biggest outcry has been at the Austin campus of the University of Texas, where students and faculty have protested and at least two professors have already resigned over the law. One was Daniel Hamermesh, who taught an introductory economics course and said he feared that “a disgruntled student with a gun would ‘lose it,’ pull out the gun and shoot the instructor.” “With 500 students in my class, this did not seem impossible,” Ha-

mermesh, who now teaches at the Royal Holloway University of London, said in an email. It’s unclear whether the law would affect enrollment in a state where many students grew up around guns. UT Austin estimates that fewer than 1 percent have concealed handgun licenses, which are available to legal residents 21 and older who have not committed certain crimes and meet other requirements. But with 50,000 students, that’s still as many as 500 potentially carrying a gun. Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin also guarantee the right to carry guns on college campuses. Similar proposals are in various stages of the legislative process in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. California banned concealed weapons on campuses last year, joining 18 other states, while 23 states leave the decision to the schools. The experience of Utah and Colorado does not support the claim that having more gun owners on campus increases security, according to a study last year by the Campaign to Keep Guns off Campus, a nonprofit based in Croton Falls, N.Y. In both states, crime rates on college campuses increased while the student populations dropped. The law allows private schools to

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This map portrays laws concerning concealed carry on college campuses.

opt out, which they have, and public institutions to declare portions of a campus gun-free. Schools across the state have been announcing policies that do just that. Last month, Gregory Fenves, president of UT Austin, released a policy based on recommendations from a working group of students, faculty and staff. The policy keeps guns out of dorm rooms, sporting events, mental-health treatment facilities and labs with dangerous chemicals. Professors can ban them in their private offices. But the policy does not outlaw guns in classrooms. The question of whether guns belong there has dominated the debate over the new law. Ken Pax-

ton, the state attorney general, issued a nonbinding opinion that schools would be breaking the law if they did not allow concealed carry in “a substantial number of classrooms.” The working group unanimously opposed guns in classrooms but concluded that a ban would violate the new law, the group said in a statement explaining its rationale. Its decision angered much of the faculty. Physics professor Steven Weinberg, the school’s only Nobel Prize winner, has vowed to keep his classes gun-free, even if students sue. Max Snodderly, a professor of neuroscience, predicted more departures and chilling effect on recruiting.

“There have been cases of not just faculty but graduate students particularly in the liberal arts deciding not to apply to Texas,” he said. “It’s part of a negative atmosphere that the Legislature is creating.” Snodderly is a member of the anti-campus-carry group Gun Free UT, which he says is considering legal action challenging the new law. He also said that the law threatens to change the way professors treat students, suggesting that grading could become easier because professors would not want to risk angering a student who may be armed. “Students get very angry if they feel they’re getting a grade they don’t deserve,” he said. “I have students who come in absolutely red-faced – ‘Why did I get this grade?’” But Vance Roper, 38, a UT Austin graduate student, Army veteran and gun owner who served on the UT task force, said such worries were overblown, based on inquiries the group made at schools in Colorado and Utah regarding grading and security. “The feedback we had gotten was there was no adverse effects,” he said. At the same time, he acknowledged that the law could hurt the quality of students and professors. “That is definitely a fear,” he said. “With some people already saying they’re leaving, it’s hard to say that’s unfounded.”

March 29, 2016

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Build & Bust to benefit organizations’ charities By ALYSSA DEEN

Council of Trustees officially appoints student trustee By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

The IUP Council of Trustees officially gained a new student trustee after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf approved Erika Fenstermacher (junior, psychology) March 17. Fenstermacher assumed the role as acting student trustee after Aaron Douthit, the previous student trustee, graduated in May 2015. “I enjoy advocating for the best interests of the students and working with the leadership of IUP closely,” she said. “The members of the council are remarkable people, and I am fortunate to be able to learn from them.” She underwent a lengthy application process, with the last step being the appointment by Wolf earlier this month. Because she had been nominated and approved by everyone except Wolf, she was able to serve as acting student trustee. This meant she could attend quarterly meetings and go to events but could not sit in on executive sessions or vote. Now that she is officially an appointed member of the council, she can do so. She will serve in the position until her graduation in 2017. Members of the council are re-

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Erika Fenstermacher

sponsible for financial oversight of IUP and for ensuring compliance of university policy with state law. Fenstermacher has the same responsibilities as any other trustee. She detailed some of those responsibilities. “Some of the duties include assisting the president in developing proper relations between the institution and the public, reviewing and approving academic programs and representing the institution at official functions of the Commonwealth,” Fenstermacher said. “The main duty I have is attending quarterly trustee meetings, where all business of the University is discussed.”

Fenstermacher has been pleased with her time on the council to this point. “The experience serving on the Council of Trustees thus far has been incredible,” Fenstermacher said. “I want to communicate the best interests of the students when I am in trustee meetings discussing matters which affect us. I want to carry out my duties as a trustee with grace and professionalism. I hope to gain wisdom and knowledge through my mentors on the council.” Fenstermacher is also vice president of the IUP Ambassadors and a member of the psychology honors program. She was also a presenter for IUP’s opening of the academic year program and for the 9/11 memorial program. Fenstermacher offered some advice to other students, especially those interested in getting more involved in campus life. “Go for it,” she said. “The best thing I did for myself is take time to apply for a position I thought I had no chance of getting. Be confident in your abilities and exude that as you enter new endeavors.” After graduation, she hopes to earn a clinical doctorate in psychology with a focus in gerontology in order to become a clinical geronpsychologist.

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The IUP interior design program will hold its second Build & Bust event during the major’s annual Design Week. Build & Bust will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the green space in front of Ackerman Hall April 19. A rain date is scheduled for April 20. Anyone may vote for their favorite structure during this time by purchasing a voting ticket for $1 each. At 4 p.m., judging by interior design professors and guest administrators will take place for the Most Structurally Sound and the Most Creative Use of “Junk.” Build & Bust is a creative competition where the challenge is to build a shelter out of reused and recycled materials only. Teams must provide their own materials and supplies. The size of the shelter must be big enough for two average-sized adults to stand and it must cover their heads as well as provide complete shelter on at least three sides. Dr. Karen Scarton, professor of interior design and program coordinator, explained the intent of the event. “We wanted to do a philanthropy event for interior design,

and we wanted to think of something that we could carry on every year,” she said. “We wanted to do something outside so that people saw us and so it was something that would be more interactive like an all-day event. The structure with the most ticket votes will win the grand prize. All prizes and benefits will go toward each winning group or organization’s charity of choice. All other proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity and Austin’s Playroom. At 5 p.m., groups will “bust,” or tear down, their structures. Winners will be announced at the interior design portfolio show in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room 5 p.m. April 21. “Last year was the first year that we did it and it went pretty well, but we’re hoping every year that it will get bigger and bigger,” Scarton said. “We hope to have a lot of our students participating and we also hope to include groups outside of the interior design program.” It costs $20 for each team to participate, and teams must fill out an application by Friday, April 15. Applications can be picked up and returned to Ackerman Hall Room 207. For more information, contact Scarton at k.scarton@iup. edu or Dr. Susan Venatta at venatta@iup.edu.

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LGBTQIA community plans second ‘QueerPosium’ By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

IUP’s LGBTQIA Advocacy, Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (GLBT Commission) and Pride Alliance will be hosting the second QueerPosium event April 15 in the Hadley Union Building. The QueerPosium is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing research and creative works of students, faculty and staff who are members of the LGBTQIA community. Additionally, the event aims to include research and creative works pertaining to specific LGBTQIA persons and issues. Each of the groups sponsoring the event support the LGBTQIA community with a particular focus on equality and diversity on IUP’s campus. GLBT is an advisory group to the Office of Social Equity and the President. The purpose of the commis-

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sion is to improve the climate for diversity within IUP and to address specific issues affecting the welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members of the university community. Dr. Rachelle Bouchat, a mathematics professor, is one of several people involved in the planning of the event.

“I became involved because of my role as the chair of the President’s GLBT Commission,” she said. “I am involved in coordinating the scheduling of events and all other aspects, and I am running the online registration form that you can find on IUP’s Social Equity website.

“Members of IUP’s Pride Alliance – in particular, their president Alyssa Dachowicz (junior, political science) – have been involved in all steps of planning.” Participants do not have to identify as LGBTQIA to present their work, and LGBTQIA community members do not have to pres-

ent work that focuses on the community or issues. “Another purpose is to showcase the academic accomplishments of LGBTQIA researchers at IUP, as well as to showcase the academic accomplishments of those who are researching about LGBTQIA topics,” Bouchat said. “Students have been registering to present at the QueerPosium, and we have students registered from colleges and universities outside of IUP. We encourage all students to consider participating in the QueerPosium.” Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work on a wide range of topics and fields through the presentation of posters, papers, or other creative expressions. Such creative works could include art, music, dance, photography and more. Submissions are due by April 8. “I am hopeful that we will have a successful and well-attended event,” Bouchat said.

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Self-proclaimed ‘hooligans’ protest at a memorial site for the victims of March 22’s terrorist attacks in Brussels on Sunday, March 27, 2016.

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heavy majors and students who want to graduate early are at a disadvantage before they even set foot on campus. For those of us who have to maximize our credit load in order to complete our degree on time, we will now be even more stressed and financially unstable than our classmates who either don’t have to or don’t want to carry packed course loads. This is not increasing fairness, this is increasing revenue. When considering colleges, cost is a huge factor. We didn’t blindly decide to come to IUP because we thought the logo was cool. Many of us are here because we knew that coming to this school offered a quality education at an affordable price. In more than a few cases, the financial implications outweighed other important factors. But with a per-credit tuition, IUP is on its way to becoming less and less accessible to the average applicant. When students can’t afford to attend a state school, what’s left beyond learning a trade or heading to a community college? We don’t want to be saddled with crippling debt when we graduate. We don’t want to pick up a second or third job in order to take another class. We want the affordable education we thought we were getting when we made the decision to come to IUP.

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Let’s face it: College students live on a tight budget. Our favorite word is “free” and we hunt through clearance sections because, hey, we can’t afford full price. So, for us, a rise in tuition hurts, and that’s exactly what this new per-credit tuition plan is. And the administration’s attempt to sugarcoat their decision feels like a slap in the face. “IUP’s per-credit tuition model increases fairness – students pay for the credits that they take,” IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll said in a news release posted on the university’s website March 25. “Student behaviors have changed, and we need a new and more equitable model to meet the needs of both our current and future students.” The new plan replaces the old system in which students could take between 12 and 17.9 credits for a set rate with a system where tuition is based on the amount of credits a student takes. That all sounds well and good, until you put some thought into it. In the new system, double majors, students with credit-

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Being from the area, I’ve always known the weather to be a little off. But the past couple days have been out of control. From having warm days to having cold days, I’m wondering if it’s actually spring.

SPRING OR WINTER?!

LGBT STANDS FIRM

The LGBT community earned a big win Monday when Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a bill that would have allowed businesses to openly discriminate based on sexual orientation. There’s still a lot of work to do, but any step toward equality is an important one.

The best sporting event in the world is right around the corner, and no, I’m not talking about March Madness. Two months of style and sacrifice will commence when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin in two weeks, and I can’t wait.

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Monday marked another day of bad news, as reports of a Capitol Hill shooting sent D.C. headquarters into lockdown. It came not long after terrorism struck in Pakistan. If you haven’t been doing so already, it’s important to take notice of what’s happening around the world.

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Being seniors means that we are nearing the end of our college careers. Now, more than ever, work seems to be piling up in a special way as we continue with our normal classes as well as prepare for the impending doom that is the real world. Keep your head up, class of ‘16, and soak up all that you can the rest of the semester.

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Zayn Malik goes in wrong direction with new album By SAMANTHA BELL Staff Writer S.M.Bell@iup.edu

The following is an opinion: Singer Zayn Malik is definitely going one direction: downhill. Malik, a former member of the pop group One Direction, released his solo album “Mind of Mine” March 25. The album, produced by RCA Records, is comprised of 18 bubble-gum, unoriginal tracks. The album was everything that anyone would expect from the former 1D member: uneventful and reliant on sensationalism, full of techno beats intended to overshadow his blatant flaws. It was clear through the pseudo-bad-boy sexual act that the 23-year-old artist was trying too hard to make it seem like he was breaking out of his boy-band shell. For example, the hit single “Pillow Talk” is essentially a pop ploy to entertain listeners through shock value. It’s exciting for Malik

Zayn Malik’s debut album ‘Mind of Mine’ was released March 25.

that he now possesses the artistic authority to use profanity in his music. But, newsflash: that doesn’t make it worth listening to. If listeners heard any song off “Mind of Mine” on the radio, each one would easily be lost beneath the catchier, shameless pop jingles from artists like Nick Jonas and Justin Bieber.

Unfortunately for Malik and everyone who listens to the album, the artistic failure doesn’t end with the last song. The album cover is an image of Malik as a child covered in tattoos. Not only does it lack originality, but it can be seen as an insult to Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III.” It’s too bad Malik couldn’t keep

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the destruction within the almostnonexistent path of his own career. However, it’s a good thing for Lil Wayne that Malik is pretty much artistically irrelevant. In addition, every song on the album is written in a combination of capitalized and lowercase letters, which makes readers feel as if they’re reading a 13-year-old girl’s

AIM profile or Myspace “About Me.” If Malik thought this choice ensued any kind of depth, he was DeAd WrOnG. All in all, the album is a 45:20, pitiful pop cacophony. After a bumpy ride through a mind like his, anyone would most likely advise Malik to beg his way back into One Direction.

‘Princess Diaries 3’ could soon become reality By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu

It has been 12 years since the release of the last installment in “The Princess Diaries” film series. In the words of Princess Mia, “shut. up.” Fans of the films received exciting news from the director, Garry Marshall, earlier this month. “I was with Anne Hathaway a couple of weeks ago, [and] it looks like we want to do ‘Princess Diaries 3’ in Manhattan,” Marshall said in a March 14 People article.

There is no set date to begin production of this anticipated sequel, but Marshall continued: “Anne Hathaway is very pregnant, so we have to wait until she has the baby and then I think we’re going to do it.” There has also been speculation about whether Chris Pine will reprise his role as Nicholas. “Maybe,” Marshall said in response to speculation. “He’s quite big now, you know.” To recap, the two teen comedies gave fans hope that every girl will be able to acquire a fairy-tale life – no matter how clumsy and

unprofessional they are – like Princess Mia (Hathaway) did. “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” left its fans knowing that Princess Mia was finally crowned queen of Genovia after her grandmother (Julie Andrews) carried the title for many years. She also found her Prince Charming, Nicholas Devereaux, portrayed by Pine. Now, all fans can do is keep their fingers crossed in hopes that that the fairy tale of Queen Mia and Nicholas will continue in the next installment of “The Princess Diaries” films.

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By SAMANTHA BELL Staff Writer S.M.Bell@iup.edu

David Andrew Burd, better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, has reignited a conversation about safe sex by becoming the new face of Trojan, a leading condom brand. Rap music is often affiliated with an openly sexual lifestyle. However, the 28-year-old rapper/comedian, who is slated to perform at 7 p.m. March 31 in IUP’s Hadley Union Building Ohio Room, is attempting to shift this image with his new “The Big Talk” public service announcements for Trojan. “I have sexual opportunities thrown at my feet regularly at this point,” said the artist in his commercial, which can be found in its entirety on YouTube. He also says that those open

opportunities aren’t enjoyable for him because of issues related to STDs and unprotected sex. “I’m a rapper, but I’m also a normal guy just like you, or a girl, or a guy or just a normal human,” he said. Lil Dicky’s messages are casual, honest and upfront. They also possess the same quirky forthrightness that is unique to the Philadelphia rapper’s music. “If I was in the middle of sex with no condom, I couldn’t enjoy it,” he said. “All I would be thinking about is what massive, lifehurdling disease am I contracting right now?” In the past, Trojan has marketed its renowned brand with celebrities, like Ludacris for its “Magnum: Live Large” project in 2011. However, its approach with this current campaign is more relatable. It’s not flashy rappers urging people to “Live Large” lifestyles.

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The $250-million movie “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is off to a strong start as it begins its conquest at the multiplex. “Batman v Superman” grossed $27.7 million from Thursday night preshows in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates. That sets the record for the high-

est Thursday preshow for an Easter weekend, beating last year’s “Furious 7” ($15.8 million). The Zack Snyder-directed epic, starring Henry Cavill as Superman/ Clark Kent and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, is expected to become a much-needed hit for Warner Bros. after the studio’s recent box-office slump. Before Thursday’s numbers were released, analysts had expected “Batman v Superman” to

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take in roughly $150 million in the U.S. and Canada through Sunday, which would be considered a strong debut. Warner Bros. is hoping for big numbers from “Batman v Superman,” the first big test of Kevin Tsujihara’s plan to make at least 10 DC Comics superhero movies over the next 10 years. The Warner Bros. team is trying to lay the foundation for a shared universe of several characters.

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IUP overcomes rough stretch, wins four of five By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

After struggling to win games the first half of March, the Crimson Hawks (10-15, 3-5 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) found a groove this past week, winning four of five. “We pitched a little better, we hit a little better and our defense was a little better,” BASEBALL head coach Jeff Ditch said. “When you put all three of those components together, you’re going to win a good majority of the games that you play.” Dan Sepic (sophomore, hospitality management) is also proud of the way the team is playing. “We are looking really good as a team right now, and I’m hoping that we can continue that as we advance in PSAC play,” Sepic said. The Crimson Hawks dominated Wednesday’s game against Penn State Dubois, winning 17-5. Hunter Bigler (senior, kinesiology, health & sport science) came up big for the Crimson Hawks, going 4 for 5 from the plate and driving in four runs. Michael Klingensmith (sophomore, kinesiology, health & sport

science) picked up his second win of the year on the mound. In Friday’s game at Clarion University, IUP recorded only two hits in a 5-0 loss. Wes Carson (sophomore, criminology) and Rick Jones (senior, criminology) had the two hits. The second game was closer, as the Crimson Hawks managed to win 7-6 over the Golden Eagles. Eight players recorded at least one hit for IUP. The Crimson Hawks faced Clarion again Saturday, this time at home. IUP won the first game, 6-2. Matt Douglas (senior, marketing) struck out 10 Clarion batters and gave up four hits in seven innings of work. Sepic went 2 for 4 in the contest and drove in three of the Crimson Hawks’ six runs. In the second game Saturday, IUP took advantage of two errors in the bottom of the seventh inning and overcame a two-run deficit to defeat Clarion, 7-6. Chris Calliari (junior, kinesiology, health & sport science) drove in the game-winning run after a throwing error from Clarion’s Mason McGuire allowed Sepic to score from second base. Sepic went 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI. He also pitched, strik-

ing out three batters in 1.2 innings. “We recruited him to be a twoway guy, and we knew he wanted to swing the bat and be a hitter here, as well as pitch,” Ditch said. “This year, when Ryan Uhl graduated from first base, we had a chance to get Dan in there.” Ditch said that Sepic is the anchor of the offense right now and has him currently slotted fourth in the batting order. “Whenever I’m on the mound, I just try to throw strikes and give my team the best chance to win,” Sepic said. “Whenever I’m hitting, I envision a plan before I go up there, and from that plan, I just adapt to whatever the pitcher throws at me.” In the team’s three wins against Clarion, the team had at least six players record a hit. “You have a better chance to score runs if you’re consistent one through nine,” Ditch said. “Hitting is hard, and you just have to keep the positive mentality that you’re going to get the job done.” The Crimson Hawks’ next games are doubleheaders against Slippery Rock University Friday and Saturday. Ditch said there aren’t changes in preparation for these games. “It’s just Game 1,” Ditch said.

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(Kyle Kondor/ The Penn) Dan Sepic got set at first base during IUP’s 7-6 victory over Clarion University Saturday afternoon at Owen Dougherty Field in Indiana.

“It doesn’t go any farther than trying to put a zero up in that first inning and score first.” Ditch says that the Rock will come out with an attitude, as Slippery Rock is looking to improve on its 1-7 conference record. “You don’t put too much pres-

sure on yourself. You just keep everything in perspective,” Ditch said. Friday’s doubleheader will be at IUP’s Owen Dougherty Field, and Saturday’s doubleheader will take place at Jack Critchfield Park in Slippery Rock.

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Crimson Hawks get off to 1-3 start in PSAC play By JARROD BROWNE Staff Writer J.W.Browne@iup.edu

Following a 10-6 start, the Crimson Hawks began Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play Thursday with an 8-6 loss to Lock Haven University, allowing three runs in the top of the seventh inning. Brooke Darling (graduate, counseling) started SOFTBALL on the mound for IUP, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing 10 hits and six earned runs. Finishing the game for the Crimson Hawks was freshman Megan Risinger (nursing), allowing three hits and one earned run. The second game of the series was much more defensive, as IUP won 2-1. Freshman Lauren Zola (hospitality management) pitched a complete game, allowing only four hits. Although pitching was a major part of the IUP victory, junior Megan Gould’s walk-off single with

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two outs in the bottom of the seventh sealed the deal. Gould (education) drove in Rachel Francis (senior, psychology). “It was definitely a great way to end the game,” Gould said. “I am just happy we were able to split with Lock Haven on the day and get the win.” After the Lock Haven series, IUP welcomed PSAC Central favorite Bloomsburg University. The Crimson Hawks lost the first game, 9-0, in a contest that was called after five innings due to the mercy rule. Zola started the game for IUP, allowing seven runs over

3.1 innings. Junior Amanda Spindler (mathematics) finished the game for the Crimson Hawks, allowing two runs over 1.2 innings. In the second game, the Hawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. During the top of the fourth, the Hawks surrendered that lead, committing three errors and allowing eight runs. IUP lost 10-4. Following the loss, junior shortstop Hannah Mercer (marketing) mentioned IUP had an 11-day break before beginning PSAC play. “Having two weeks off is tough at any point because you get out of game mode since you’re just practicing,” Mercer said. To begin PSAC play, IUP was scheduled to face Shippensburg University March 19, but the game was postponed due to weather. No makeup date has been scheduled. The Crimson Hawks will look to rebound Tuesday as they travel to Greensburg to face Seton Hill University in another two-game PSAC battle.

(Kyle Kondor/ The Penn) Hannah Mercer awaited a ground ball in IUP’s 10-4 loss versus Bloomsburg University Saturday afternoon at Podbielski Field in Indiana.

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Burrows nets seven goals in 17-5 IUP win By MATT STAUB Staff Writer M.A.Staub@iup.edu

The Crimson Hawks cruised to a 17-5 victory against Shippensburg University Saturday. Freshman Ally Burrows (exercise sciLACROSSE ence) led the offense with a career-high seven goals. The team never looked back after jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the first 10 minutes. Burrows scored four of those goals. After three consecutive wins, Burrows said the team has found a rhythm and is playing confident. “IUP lacrosse is looking to go undefeated from here on out,” Burrows said. Even with her dominating individual performance, Burrows deferred credit to her teammates. “I didn’t do anything special,” she said. “The other team was just leaving me open, and my teammates saw that.” Burrows wasn’t the only

one who got in on the scoring parade, as eight players found the back of the net for the Crimson Ally Burrows Hawks. Senior Brittney Palardy (exercise science) contributed three goals and senior Amy Weinberg (special education) had four assists. The team dominated Shippensburg in all facets of the game, outshooting the Red Raiders, 29-16, and winning the draw control advantage, 20-4. The Crimson Hawks also won the ground ball battle, 32-24. Senior Brenna Gallagher (childhood development and family relations) scooped up three ground balls and caused two turnovers. The win moves the Crimson Hawks to 3-0 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and 5-3 overall. The team looks to keep its momentum as it takes on Seton Hill University at home at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR..

Villanova, Oklahoma, UNC and Syracuse make up this year’s NCAA tournament semifinal By EVAN McCUE Staff Writer E.M.McCue@iup.edu

The following is an opinion: Another weekend of the 2016 NCAA Tournament is in the books as we inch toward the conclusion of what has become a rather memorable tournament. The Final Four in Houston will feature Villanova University, University of Oklahoma, University of North Carolina and Syracuse University. Not many were anticipating this outcome, as 1,140 of about 13 million (0.09 percent) of the bracket predictions on ESPN.com had the correct Final Four. Many college basketball fans and experts questioned Villanova due to the strength of its competition in the Big East Conference. People also continued to recall Villanova’s loss to No. 8 North Carolina State in the second round of last year’s tournament, leaving doubt in the minds of those filling out brackets. The Wildcats have solidified themselves as a legitimate No. 2 seed, proving many wrong over the weekend. They first squared off against the No. 3-seeded University of Miami Hurricanes Thursday in a matchup that many thought would be in favor of Miami. Villanova shot lights out, though, going 10 of 15 from the 3-point line

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and proved itself superior with a Sweet Sixteen victory over the Hurricanes, 92-69. Villanova advanced to the Elite Eight, where it faced No. 1-seed University of Kansas. The Wildcats surprised the country, displaying their toughness on defense by holding Kansas’s juggernaut offense to only 59 points, only four of which came from its All-American senior forward Perry Ellis. Oklahoma Sooner fans have been rather spoiled this year, as their basketball team is in the same place their football team was right around New Year’s: the Final Four. But the Oklahoma faithful are hoping for a different outcome for star guard Buddy Hield and the basketball team. The Sooners took on No. 3 seed Texas A&M Thursday. Oklahoma

did what Hield and company are known for: shooting the three ball. The Sooners shot their way into an Elite Eight matchup with the topseeded Oregon Ducks Saturday. Once again, the shooting ability of Oklahoma’s guards, including 37 points from Hield, was too much, as the Sooners will advance to the Final Four to face off against Villanova.

The preseason No.1-ranked North Carolina team has made the experts look good, as it’s steamrolled its way through the tournament. UNC found itself in a matchup of blue-chip programs against Yogi Ferrell and the Indiana Hoosiers in the Sweet Sixteen. North Carolina continued its dominance as it handled the Hoosiers on Friday night in an impressive 10186 victory. Its Elite Eight matchup against ACC foe Notre Dame looked like it might be a test for the Tar Heels, until it pulled away in the second half and completed an 88-74 victory. On Selection Sunday, the Syracuse Orange anxiously watched the bracket announcement show to discover its fate. The team was elated just to learn that it made the tournament. Two weeks later, the Orange are preparing for a matchup against North Carolina in the national semifinals. Syracuse matched up with another double-digit seed, No.

11-seeded Gonzaga. Things weren’t looking good for the Orange in the second half, and it looked like their run was about to end. Thanks to a call by head coach Jim Boeheim to use a fullcourt press, the Orange got some quick steals and turned them into baskets. Freshman Tyler Lydon came up with his sixth block of the game on Gonzaga’s final possession, and Syracuse advanced to the Elite Eight. In another ACC Elite Eight matchup, this time featuring Syracuse and the University of Virginia, the Cavaliers found themselves in a good spot at halftime, leading the Orange by 14. The Cavaliers controlled much of the second half as well, until going ice cold against Syracuse’s stifling 2-3 zone. After several forced turnovers, the Orange took a lead following the late-game heroics from freshman Malachi Richardson. Syracuse held on, and became the first No.10 seed to advance to the Final Four.

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