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Race commentator visits campus By AGATHA PHILLIPS Staff Writer A.R.Phillips@iup.edu

A panel discussion on minorities, race and how campuses and students can fight injustice took place Thursday in the Toretti Auditorium of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. IUP’s African American Cultural Center hosted the event in collaboration with Kappa Alpha Psi. Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, an acclaimed professor and news network contributor, spoke on the intersections of race, politics and education. Hill has worked for Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, and he is also host of BET News. In addition to Hill,

the panel included students Ronald Jones (graduate, sports management), Judah Klein (junior, fashion merchandising) and Jalen Jones (sophomore, geography information systems). Dr. Nancy A. Nkumsah, inclusion and multicultural program specialist for the AACC, and Dr. Pablo Mendoza, assistant to the president for social equity, also joined the panel. To start the discussion, Hill emphasized that “young people make things happen” and the importance of resisting everyday wrongdoings. Hill suggested that “college campuses focus on money instead of democracy.” The students on the panel elaborated on the racist Snapchat that an

IUP student posted in December 2015. Mendoza, who works closely with President Michael Driscoll, said holding an open discussion with students on campus the next day was a “bold move” by the president, but he knew the issue needed to be addressed as soon as possible. Mendoza gave the timeline for the staff who handled the situation. He emphasized that faculty had developed a plan to address the situation in less than 24 hours after they became aware of it. Mendoza added that one of IUP’s biggest problems is that “diverse students are unhappy with a lack of diverse staff.” Nkumsah then discussed the im-

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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, an acclaimed professor and news network contributor, spoke to IUP students Thursday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

portance of having difficult conversations about race and minorities in order to make a difference in everyday lives. Nkumsah said she wants to get students talking about these issues. Each speaker emphasized the im-

portance of taking individual responsibility to speak up against stereotypes and injustice. “When people think of the civil rights movement, they think back years ago,” Hill said, “but we are still in the civil rights days now.”

Target of Snapchat fiasco played role in Hill’s appearance at IUP By PETE SIRIANNI Staff Writer P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

Hill’s presentation was a continuation of an increased effort by IUP to combat racial unrest on campus. Starting with a December Snapchat in which a racial slur was used to caption a photo of African-American students in Stapleton Library, student leaders rallied to bring to light

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a problem largely unnoticed by the masses. One of those student leaders was Ronald Jones, who joined Hill and Dr. Pablo Mendoza, IUP’s social equity director, on the panel. For Jones, the opportunity was the culmination of racism he faced by appearing in the Snapchat. Writing on his Twitter account, Jones retweeted the image, saying, “FYI the monkey in the blue jean

jacket will have a Master’s Degree this coming spring. #BlackExcellence.” In a follow-up interview with The Penn, Jones said he thought issues like this happen more often than are reported on campus, but this circumstance created such a media buzz that the university was forced to respond. Jones was vocal in his support of the university to hold an event with

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Hill as the speaker and was a key person in getting Hill to speak on campus. Like Jones, Hill is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and frequently talks on social justice topics. He also was named one of the country’s 100 most influential black leaders by Ebony Magazine. “This is something I wanted to happen since the events of last semester took place,” Jones said. “This is just one more step in enhancing

the overall climate of the campus so it can be better for every single person on it.” IUP President Michael Driscoll pledged the university would hold events talking about race and diversity with a university-wide symposium. That event, the Diversity and Inclusion Symposium, is scheduled for Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

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IUP LIBRARIES TO BRING BACK DE-STRESS FEST By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

De-Stress Fest will return to IUP Libraries in preparation for finals week, with events taking place daily through next Tuesday. De-Stress Fest, which began Monday, is a collaborative effort between IUP Libraries and other campus organizations and offices. The goal of the program is to help students perform well on finals by helping them de-stress and refocus. De-Stress Fest started at the end of the fall 2013 semester and has expanded greatly over the past few years. This year’s events include calm and focus activities, yoga and meditation sessions, food, visits from therapy dogs, tabletop games and Super Smash Bros. Also, extra seating will be available to students who want to study in the tutoring center in Stabley 102 Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Casey Sirochman, student success librarian, explained why students should attend De-Stress Fest. “To have the unique opportunity to engage in activities to help them de-stress and pause during a very stressful time is the main reason to participate,” Sirochman said. Dr. Theresa McDevitt, government information and outreach librarian, offered some advice for students during finals week. “Lean in during finals, but don’t forget to be kind to yourself,” McDevitt said. “Hit the books and the computer, but take advantage of the stress-reduction activities that are taking place all over campus in the next week. “Do your best on finals, and enjoy the summer. Next fall, head back to the library because we are there for you every step of the way.” Sirochman also encouraged students to follow the IUP Libraries Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest updates about De-Stress Fest and the chance to win prizes through trivia contests.

Police Blotter ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

Sean Davis, 21, of Oxford, was cited with public drunkenness after IUP Police observed him on West Avenue at 1:32 a.m. April 22, according to police.

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Indiana Borough Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of South Fifth Street at 6:53 p.m. April 19 and cited Joseph Knee, 44, of Indiana, with harassment after an investigation determined he slapped a female, according to police.

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An unknown person reportedly damaged a building in the 500 block of Gompers Avenue at 3:48 p.m. April 24, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police at 724-349-2121.

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MONROEVILLE – “God bless the Pittsburgh Steelers.” It took Texas Sen. Ted Cruz all but 30 seconds to make that proclamation after taking the stage for a rally at Monroeville’s Gateway High School Saturday. With three days until the Pennsylvania primary, the Republican presidential candidate wasted no time playing up to a receptive crowd, which wrapped around the school in anticipation of the event hours earlier. Those in attendance varied in age and candidate preference – some, while waiting in line, acknowledged they were still undecided for Tuesday’s election. But collectively, they welcomed Cruz with open arms, advocating for the senator’s stringent constitutionalist approach to restoring America. Bobby Fleegle (sophomore, finance), 20, of Johnstown, traveled from IUP to see Cruz at Gateway. He said there’s a misconception among younger voters that Cruz, unlike, say, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, isn’t an appealing choice for the White House. “When they become adults, their eyes will be opened,” Fleegle said of his fellow students. “Making everything ‘fair,’ it all sounds nice, but a lot of Democrats are more social, and Ted is more economical.” Fleegle particularly liked Cruz’s proposed flat-tax system, which, as the candidate went on to explain, would allow taxes to be completed on a postcard-sized form. Janice Stricko, 64, of Westmoreland County, wasn’t as adamant in her belief that Cruz could ultimately win a general election. But Stricko, a Gateway graduate and teacher in the district for more than three decades, had no problem vouching for Saturday’s local celebrity thanks to conservative ideals. “That scares me, beating Hillary [Clinton],” she said. “But you support what you believe.” Recent polls, including an April 21 survey by Franklin & Marshall College, show Cruz trailing GOP front-

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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz spoke to a diverse audience Saturday morning at Monroeville’s Gateway High School.

runner Donald Trump in the upcoming northeastern primaries. In an election season where a contested July convention seems increasingly likely, however, that didn’t stop Cruz from drumming up interest in his conservative campaign. Amid chants of “We want Ted” and “President Cruz,” the 45-yearold senator emphasized “jobs, freedom, security,” a slogan unveiled through onstage posters. He reiterated his signature plans to repeal and reform the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare, limit federal power in favor of state governments and smallbusiness growth, as well as stand against radical Islamic terrorism. Through it all, he also highlighted his movement as a contrast to Trump. “When Donald Trump was writing checks to Jimmy Carter over Ronald Reagan,” Cruz said, “I was still in grade school. Donald Trump is a Washington insider who has been supporting liberal Democratic politicians for 40 years.” Despite his own congressional background, Cruz made it a point to lump Trump into the same category that his rival has been lauded for attacking: all-talk, no-action government. Alluding to presidents who have compromised on positions, Cruz said too many candidates “talk good on the campaign trail, and then they get in office and betray us.” “(But) I have to give Donald credit. He’s betraying us before he got elected.” One particular example of Trump’s

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alleged flip-flopping stirred the Monroeville crowd, bringing the seated audience to its feet in Gateway’s auditorium. “Two days ago, Donald Trump went on The Today Show, and he agreed with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama that grown men should be allowed to use the little girls’ restroom,” Cruz said. “Now, that’s just nuts. Listen, this is not a matter of Republican or Democrat or

conservative or liberal. It’s a matter of basic common sense. “As the father of two young girls, I can tell you it doesn’t make any sense at all to allow adult grown men – strangers – to be alone in a bathroom with little girls. That’s just political correctness on steroids.” Trump has since realigned his stance on contested bathroom laws, saying they should be left as they are. “Haven’t we had enough of this nonsense?” Cruz asked, with applause erupting before he finished. “Do we want to nominate a candidate who is a phony? Or do we want to get behind an optimistic, forwardlooking, conservative campaign with real solutions?” One of three U.S. senators of Cuban descent, Cruz also drew ovations for comments on the Democratic presidential hopefuls, including former Secretary of State Clinton. “We started with a young, diverse field,” he said. “It’s quite a contrast with the Democrats. The Democratic field consists of a wild-eyed socialist with crazy ideals, and then there’s Bernie Sanders.”

POLLS OPEN FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY TUESDAY FROM 7A.M. - 8 P.M. Before greeting fans, at the close of his rally, Cruz made the ever-important case for votes in Pennsylvania, identifying himself as Clinton’s chief competition, with mentions of head-to-head victories against her in polls from Iowa and Ohio. “Here in PA and other classic battle states, Donald loses to Hillary,” he said. “We’re coming back here in October and November, and if we stand together, we are beating Hillary.”

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Sixth annual LGBTQIA+ graduation to take place Friday By JASON DAQUELENTE Staff Writer J.E.Daquelente@iup.edu

In an effort to celebrate diversity, the Sixth Annual Lavender Graduation will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in Breezedale. The Lavender Graduation, also referred to as LavGrad, aims to recognize the many graduating students who are part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. It originated in 1995 at the University of Michigan and made its way to IUP in 2010. Tedd Cogar (assistant director of Student Conduct, LGBTQIA Advocacy) and English professor Dr. Chauna Craig both worked to bring the Lavender Graduation to IUP. “We gather to celebrate the

achievements of all who graduate, specifically looking through the lens of identity across the spectrum of gender identity, gender, expression, sexual orientation and/or romantic attraction, along with those who are allies to the queer community,” Cogar said. The Lavender Graduation has grown each year as it recognizes the accomplishments of graduating students, and it also gives thanks to officers in Pride Alliance and recognizes new officers for the upcoming year. The LavGrad acquired its name from the longtime symbols of purple and lavender. The significance of lavender is to resemble the combined colors of the black triangle, which gay

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men wore, and the pink triangle, which gay women wore, in Nazi concentration camps. Purple symbolizes spirit, as it does on the Pride Flag. Supporters and members of the community wear purple proudly for Spirit and Coming Out celebrations throughout the year. Contributors to this year’s Lavender Graduation include the LGBTQIA Advocacy, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Social Equity, the Women’s Commission and the LGBTQIA Commission. Cogar invites all students to participate in the Lavender Graduation and to participate. For more information, students can email Allyssa Dachowicz at a.d.dachowicz@iup.edu or Cogar at tcogar@iup.edu.

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The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness in Zink Hall is hosting its annual 5k 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hoodlebug Trail. “The event was started six years ago to engage IUP and the community to become physically active, race for a good cause and promote health and wellness,” said Darin Rauso (graduate, sports management). “At the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness, we aim to help all individuals in their fitness goals. We feel that a 5k is the perfect way to help in achieving these goals, and [it is] also a great way to get outdoors and socialize with other participants pursuing their quest for health and fitness. “The purpose of the event is to provide an enjoyable opportunity to exercise in our community as well as to benefit a nonprofit organization,” said Rauso, who is the facility manager for the center. In the past, the center has donated funds to charities and organizations such as American Breast Cancer Foundation, YMCA, Alice Paul House and Samaritan’s Purse. “This year, we will be donating our funds to the Four Footed Friends Animal Shelter, located here in Indiana,” Rauso said. The animal shelter is a nonprofit founded in 1982. It receives no state, federal or local funding and relies strictly on the community’s support to contin-

ue its work. The cost for the event is $17 before race day and $20 on race day. The cost for IUP students and fitness center members is $15 before race day and $20 on race day. “Involvement for the event is members from the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness, IUP students, as well as faculty/staff and also people from Indiana and surrounding communities,” Rauso said. “We also have numerous volunteers to help on race day and make sure the event runs smoothly.” The top three male and female finishers in each of seven age groups will receive medals and prizes for various categories, including walkers. Refreshments will be available and the center will raffle off shoeboxes filled with gift cards and other items from local companies. “I expect there to be a great turnout for students and participants of the community this year,” Rauso said. “People love to help animals, and getting exercise while doing it is an added benefit,” he continued. “We look forward to seeing many people there running [or] walking for the wonderful cause of helping the local Four Footed Friends.” Rauso can be reached for information at hbgs@iup.edu. Forms can be returned to the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness on the second floor of Zink Hall or mailed to Rauso at 1190 Maple St., Indiana, Pa., 15705.

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IUP hosted its 10th annual Relay for Life from noon Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday in the Memorial Field House. The 18-hour event was dedicated to celebrating cancer survivors, remembering those who lost their lives and offering help for those still fighting.

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dren who struggle with similar issues every day. Our society is so quick to label anything remotely deviant, it’s easy to overlook the details and call kids who act out and seem angry as “bad apples,” “delinquents” or “brats.” Barely surmounting the double-digit-age wall, children are not capable of effectively handling such obstacles alone. An innumerable amount of variables can play into such situations, but aspects that need to be constantly prioritized are communication and awareness. Children are incredibly observant, and they will pick up on issues plaguing the home. This is even more vital to remember in regards to the 9-to-11 age group, when children are beginning to crest the limits of their egocentrism and take in more complex issues and ideas. Instead of immediately placing the entirety of blame squarely on the child for their faults, parents need to take a step back and look at what might have incited such behavior. Was it them, their friends, other peers? Investigating those issues by talking, something I rarely had the luxury of, could prove to make a world of difference. Shifting gears, this can also be seen as a letter of sorts. This is a letter to all the deviants, bad apples, bastards and brats. It’s to those who don’t get to have birthdays or reliable peer relationships or the ever-elusive feeling of safety. It’s to tell them they are not alone, despite how dank and hopeless it all might seem. It’s to encourage them to keep fighting their battles, inside and out, with every fleeting moment. It’s to inspire them to prove the haters wrong and show those seemingly against them that they are somebody. I am graduating from IUP with honors on May 7. My family relationships have improved, some of my old friendships have been reclaimed from the brink while countless new ones have been forged and my talents and worth are recognized. Our scars define who we are, both to ourselves and others. Eleven is mine, and it’s one that has not, nor ever will, leave my mind. Don’t be ashamed of those marks. Instead, use them to motivate and keep goals in scope. From one delinquent to another, don’t give up.

A letter to the delinquents, by Michael Kiwak

Eleven days. That number holds personal significance beyond it being the amount of days before college graduation. Eleven is also the age I consider as my crash course to the real world, even though I didn’t fully realize it then. It’s when seemingly everything became difficult for numerous reasons, the forefront of which being the radical changes throughout my family life. Not only did I witness the bonds holding my parents together become violently untethered, but the faces of my friends melted and gave way to cold strangers and my sibling came across more like my arch nemesis, bent solely on putting me down and cultivating seeds of doubt in the plot of my psyche. Now, how in the name of God is an 11-year-old supposed to keep his or her thoughts straight when their world turns upside down? Quite frankly, it’s like trying to protect a Fabergé egg as a hydrogen bomb explodes. The mental impacts are as profound as a nuclear blast, too. I responded in a less-than-favorable way, at least in the eyes of society. I didn’t want to attend school anymore, I lashed out at my family and I immersed myself in the colorful, and much more positive, worlds brought to me by my video-game systems. I remember I didn’t have a birthday that year. I didn’t want one. My friends and family seemed to be in constant state of flux, one million miles away emotionally. What did I have to celebrate? This set the groundwork for what would be adolescent years marked by arguments, severe depression and inner clashes waged over the preconceptions of my self-worth. I recount these memories not out of desire for closure or pity. I’ve already come to terms with these feelings. I see it necessary to remind folks there are thousands of chil-

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With the recent passing of music icons such as David Bowie and Prince, it’s an appropriate time to discuss how to mourn these artists. They should not only be appreciated after their deaths; they should also be celebrated while they’re still in the spotlight.

RAPISTS DON’T FOLLOW RULES

Transgender people being able to use whichever bathroom they feel comfortable with has nothing to do with the possibility of children being raped in bathrooms. What’s stopping rapists from doing this now? They certainly aren’t notorious for following the rules – especially not just signs on a door.

To some, college is the end of an educational career. But it shouldn’t be. Rather, college should be more of a beginning for a life where the gathering and assimilation of knowledge is an integral part of a life, as much as love and respect.

ARE YOU HITTING THE POLLS?

For as riotous as this year’s presidential election season has been, I’m genuinely curious to know how many IUP students are actually hitting the polls to vote in PA’s primary today. Twitter has been abuzz for months, but will the polls take on a similar popularity? I suppose we’ll know soon enough.

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WET INK Another legend lost: By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu

The talented entertainer Prince once said, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life,” and that is exactly what his fans have done since the announcement of his death Thursday. The 57-year-old singer-songwriter passed away in his Minnesota home, but the cause of his death is still unknown. This past weekend, Prince’s remains were cremated in what was described as a “private and beautiful ceremony” with family, some friends and his musicians in a private, loving ceremony to say their

goodbyes, according to CNN. Fans gathered outside the fence wearing purple, Prince’s iconic color. Also, this past Saturday, “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to the rock star, airing old footage of him and his celebrity friends, paying their respects with stories of their experiences. Prince dedicated himself to his art, which manifested itself in his music and image. He was an innovator and left this world with many admirable accomplishments. He did everything on stage, from vocals to guitar to drums. Prince also appeared in “Purple Rain,” a film based on his early life. Other films the legend ap-

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peared in include 1989’s “Batman,” “Under the Cherry Moon,” “Graffiti Bridge” and “Risky Business.”

1. Prince received 37 Grammy nominations over the course of his career. 2. Prince had five No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits: “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Kiss,” “Batdance” and “Cream.” 3. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for “Purple Rain” in 1985. 4. His album “Purple Rain” is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest albums of all time. 5. He wrote hit songs for other artists such as “Manic Monday” and “Nothing Compares 2 U.” 6. He had a falling out with his record label over creative differ-

ences, which led to a decision to change his stage name to the famous and unpronounceable Love Symbol. 7. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. 8. He was nominated 23 times for the American Music Awards. Music will not be the same without him, but he left the world with this sentiment: “All people care about nowadays is getting paid, so they try to do just what the audience wants them to do. “I’d rather give people what they need rather than just what they want.” This is eternally resonant, as the world has to say goodbye to one of the best artists it has ever seen.

Beyoncé takes a fierce stance on ‘Lemonade’ By MIKAEL WOOD Los Angeles Times TNS

Leave it to Beyoncé to surprise us even when we suspected she was coming. Two and a half years ago, no one outside the singer’s trusted circle knew what she had in store with “Beyoncé,” the sprawling self-titled album that appeared without warning one night on iTunes and instantly turned the music world upside down. The stunt worked so well that other top artists, including D’Angelo and Rihanna, went on to emulate it. Yet Beyoncé was less secretive about her follow-up, “Lemonade,” which came out Saturday after the premiere on HBO of an hourlong film with the same title. In February, before she performed as part of the Super Bowl halftime show, the singer released a new single, “Formation.” Then, this month, she teased

the HBO special online, leading many of her ultra-devoted fans to predict correctly that a new album was on the way. To be prepared for the record’s existence, though, is not to be prepared for its content. And on the fierce, vivid “Lemonade,” Beyoncé goes full shock and awe. The apparent object of her campaign? Her husband, Jay Z, who’s excoriated in song after song for cheating on Beyoncé with another woman. One throughline of the singer’s self-titled album was her eager determination to preserve a sense of sexual adventure in her marriage; “Drunk in Love,” a hit duet with Jay Z, had the couple celebrating their “beautiful bodies grinding up in that club.” She’s even more direct – and more righteously threatening – in “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” which rides a slashing garage-funk groove shaped in part by Jack White: If

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you try this mess again, she warns her husband in harsher language, “you gon’ lose your wife.” Other collaborators on this typically wide-ranging album include the Weeknd, Diplo, James Blake, Boots, Mike Dean, Father John Misty and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. Anyone who’s been waiting for Beyoncé to explain the infamous elevator incident of 2014, in which her sister Solange was caught on tape hurling blows at Jay Z while Beyoncé looked on calmly, might find satisfaction on “Lemonade.”

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But if these love songs illuminate an interior world on the album, their accompanying visuals demonstrate how one woman’s experience reflects larger systems and traditions. As with “Beyoncé,” the singer calls “Lemonade” a “visual album,” which tells you plenty about her creative intent. Peppered with bits of poetry by the young Somali-British writer Warsan Shire, the short film sets Beyoncé’s songs against a succession of powerful images: the singer strolling down a city street, bashing car windows with a base-

ball bat; black families gathered inside Southern plantation homes; the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, both holding framed photographs of their dead sons. In the middle of “Don’t Hurt Yourself” – which has Beyoncé prowling around a grimy parking garage, happily fulfilling her role as “the baddest woman in the game,” as she refers to herself – the music stops and suddenly we’re presented with the voice of Malcolm X and the sight of several ordinary-looking women staring directly into the camera. “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman,” Malcolm X says. “The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” “Lemonade” argues that dignity for all begins with dignity for one.

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Broken Bonds: 5 almost TV couples By SAMANTHA BELL Staff Writer S.M.Bell@iup.edu

We all know those on-screen couples that were so close to their “happily ever after.” It was painful and frustrating to watch them never make it. The ones who had all the chemistry in the world but could never seem to get it together. Even though the storyline might’ve been resolved in the end, the what-ifs still linger long after the series finales. Here are a few almost couples that we can’t seem to let go of: 1. Lucas and Brooke – “One Tree Hill” Brucas. Lucas and Brooke were the perfect balance of wild and tame. Reason and chaos. Promiscuity and faithfulness. The couple proved that matching tattoos doesn’t really mean forever. Who knew? 2. Jax and Tara – “Sons of Anarchy” Jax and Tara were a gory and tragic love story. Kurt Sutter, the creator of the series, had everything but a happy ending in mind for this couple. Despite the series’ brutal conclusion, we’re still hoping Jax, Tara, Abel and Thomas will ride a motorcycle off into the sunset together. Sigh. 3. Joey and Rachel – “Friends” Joey and Rachel were the ulti-

mate self-centered, blissfully ignorant duo. The two went from major crushing on each other and displaying undeniable chemistry to the friend zone. In retrospect, they would’ve made perfect sense, but they could never quite get it together between Rachel having Ross’s baby and Joey consistently wondering how every girl is “doin’.” We’re happy they stayed friends, but would they have been a better love match? We’ll never know. 4. Piper and Larry – “Orange is The New Black” In the series premiere, Piper and Larry seemed like they had it all figured out. In fact, Larry seemed like he deserved “boyfriend of the year” for staying with Piper during her incarceration. But what do you get when you mix a psycho ex-girlfriend and a back-stabbing best friend? The demise of an engagement. We’re still hoping the two find their way back to each other after Piper’s sentence ends. 5. Nate and Serena – “Gossip Girl” The Upper East Side’s ultimate “on-again, off-again” duo. Through six drama-filled seasons, Nate and Serena found their way back to each other after countless mistakes and outside relationships. These two should’ve tried harder for monogamy. We still wish their relationship was strong enough to handle all the gossip.

Disney’s live-action breakout “The Jungle Book” retained the top spot at the box office, icing out a host of holdovers and Universal Pictures’ new release “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.” The Jon Favreau-directed update of the Rudyard Kipling tale grossed an estimated $60.8 mil-

lion in the U.S and Canada, meeting analysts’ $60 million projections. That’s a decline of only 41 percent from the opening weekend’s $103.3 million. After just 10 days in release, “The Jungle Book” is the fourthbiggest movie of the year with a domestic total of $191.5 million. However, Universal’s “The Huntsman” didn’t draw audiences in massive numbers. The film took in $20.1 million in ticket sales. ‘The Jungle Book’

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Spring florals bloom during fashion show By RACHEL CLIPPINGER Staff Writer R.M.Clippinger@iup.edu

Students in IUP’s Fashion Show Production class (FSMR 358) hold annual, free fashion shows in order to showcase their understanding of fashion through image, language and events, as well as how to properly host a show. Students held such a show, “Shades of Spring,” Thursday in Sutton Hall’s Blue Room. It was a collection of the dark and light colors that spring produces. All the clothing used for the show was donated by volunteer models or class members. Models clad in dark blues, blacks and gradients of gray strutted down the center aisle. Edgier styles stomped the runway with leather, dark tie-dyes and floppy hats. The IUP Drill Team entertained the crowd with a special performance during the intermission with the assistance of Tim Rothwell (senior, business management), who served as DJ for the event. Rothwell said he had a great time choosing the music and affecting the mood of the show with his own mixes. The second half of the show displayed the light shades of spring, featuring floral patterns, bright colors and pastels. Flowers were blooming and turning green during the final outfits of the show as models flaunted palazzo pants, kimonos and high-waisted shorts in bright colors. Teresa Nicosia (junior, fashion

merchandising), model coordinator for the show, and three other partners were responsible for holding casting calls and walking practices before the show and lineup, merchandise and props used during the show. “I thought the show was extremely successful,” Nicosia said. “Our models killed it and looked like professionals on the runway.” Alex Seibert (junior, journalism) attended the show to support one

of her sorority sisters. “I really loved all of the different outfits during both scenes,” Seibert said. “It was so great to see the new trends for summer as it is approaching so soon.” The sponsors of the event, Family Video, Lucy Raw, Lorelli’s Jewelers, Sheetz and Mary Kay, donated the raffle baskets and other items needed for the show. “Shades of Spring” raised a total of $82 for Autism Speaks.

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IUP remains hot, gives itself a shot to make the playoffs By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

The IUP baseball season is winding down, and the Crimson Hawks have found themselves with a chance to make the postseason. Their conference record is now 12-12 after winning BASEBALL three of five games this past week. IUP lost 18-16 at Lock Haven University April 19. The Crimson Hawks had 25 hits in the ballgame, with Chris Schaedel (senior, hospitality management) and Cory Wheeler (sophomore, kinesiology, health & sport science) leading the team with four apiece. The Crimson Hawks then traveled to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Friday for two games, which they split with the Mountain Cats. In the first game, Christian McClure (sophomore, criminology) pitched a complete game, which IUP won, 11-8. Chris Calliari (junior, kinesiology, health & sport science) hit a tworun homer with one out in the top

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Ted DeSanti (sophomore, criminology) has recorded a hit in nine of IUP’s last 11 games, compiling a .400 batting average over that span.

of the seventh to put the Crimson Hawks in the lead. That was his team-leading seventh home run. The Crimson Hawks struggled in the second game, recording only five hits and giving up 14 runs. Of those runs, 11 were scored in the third inning, in which IUP pitchers faced 14 batters. Anthony Rigous (sophomore, accounting) recorded two RBIs in the contest. On Saturday, the Mountain Cats and the Crimson Hawks squared off for two more games at Owen Dougherty Field in Indiana. Michael Klingensmith (sophomore, kinesiology, health & sport science) gave up three earned runs

in six innings of work, as the Crimson Hawks downed the Mountain Cats, 10-5. Rick Jones (senior, criminology) went 3 for 4 on the day, driving in three runs. Two of Jones’ three hits were triples. In the final game Saturday, IUP continued to ride a strong offense, winning 10-8 and recording more than 10 hits in a game for the fourth time in the last five contests. “That was a great weekend at [University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown],” head coach Jeff Ditch said. “That will give us momentum. Our hitters have been doing a

great job staying on pitches, particularly the outside half. We’ve been driving the ball to the opposite-field gap with authority the last few weeks.” Players such as Jones and Wheeler have been consistently having good at-bats, Ditch said. “The perfect thing that a hitter can do is walk,” Ditch said. “Obviously, the next best thing you can do is hit a line drive, and it’s been productive the last couple weeks. We’ve been taking walks and hitting balls hard.” Jeff Allen (freshman, criminology) pitched a good game, as well, striking out seven batters in 5.2 innings. “He’s only a freshman, but he’s pitching like he’s an upperclassman right now,” Ditch said. Wheeler was named an IUP Athlete of the Week after batting .524 over the past five games, driving in seven runs in the process. “It’s an honor to be an IUP athlete of the week,” Wheeler said. “In my eyes, it was a team effort over the weekend and throughout the whole season.” In the beginning of the season, Wheeler batted toward the bottom of the lineup, but Coach Ditch

has slotted him in the two spot recently. “He has just had so many good at-bats that he earned that twospot,” Ditch said. “He’s made the top of our lineup very productive.” IUP’s last four games of the season will take place Friday and Saturday against Mercyhurst University. IUP will host the Lakers at Owen Dougherty Field Friday for Senior Day. The Crimson Hawks have a remote chance to make the postseason, as they trail California University of Pennsylvania by three games coming into the last weekend of the season. However, Ditch isn’t thinking about that until it happens. “You just need to take care of your own business,” Ditch said. “Then, when it’s all done, you look at the conference standings and see where you’re at. We’ll just focus on us, and at the end of the day the conference standings will determine who goes to the playoffs and who doesn’t.” The Crimson Hawks travel to Erie Saturday for a doubleheader against Mercyhurst.

Darling, Zola carry IUP into the postseason on six-game win streak By JARROD BROWNE Staff Writer J.W.Browne@iup.edu

Entering Thursday’s doubleheader against Mercyhurst University, IUP had to win four of its six remaining regular-season games in order to clinch a berth into the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament. The Crimson Hawks exceeded that requirement. SOFTBALL Resuming play from a postponed game, the Crimson Hawks started the first game with a 6-4

lead in the top of the third inning. Pitcher Lauren Zola (freshman, hospitality management) finished out the game on the mound, allowing two runs over 4.1 innings to seal the 8-6 IUP victory. While Zola was controlling the game from the circle, Taylor Mercurio (sophomore, political science) led IUP on offense with two hits, two RBIs and a run scored. Brooke Darling (graduate, counseling) started Game 2 for the Crimson Hawks and tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits in route to a 6-0 IUP win. “The pitching was outstanding,” head coach Bill Graham said.

IUP then traveled to face the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for a chance to clinch a tournament berth. Darling and Zola were the only two pitchers IUP used in those games as well. “They are our top two pitchers,” Graham said. “They are going to throw a majority of the innings.” Zola took the ball Game 1 and led IUP to a 5-1 win with a complete-game. With Darling taking the circle in Game 2, IUP continued to have defensive success. Darling pitched eight shutout innings, allowing Lauren Goetz (freshman, kinesiology, health & sports science) and

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Megan Gould (junior, education) to collect the go-ahead runs in the top of the eighth inning. After winning four straight, the Crimson Hawks clinched a playoff spot and traveled home for Senior Day against Mansfield University. “It was beautiful weather,” Graham said. “It was a little more relaxed after getting a spot in the conference tournament.” Zola took the circle again for Game 1 and pitched another complete game while allowing one run in IUP’s 7-1 win. Seniors Allison Viguers (marketing), Amy Fairman (kinesiology, health & sports science) and Rachel Francis (psychol-

ogy) all recorded hits. IUP won Game 2, 2-1, completing its regular season on a six-game winning streak. Darling pitched another complete game, allowing Brooke Darling one unearned run. She enters the postseason having allowed one earned run over her last 35 innings pitched. “Our seniors contributed big time,” Graham said. “It’s a great lesson for the younger players.” IUP faces California University of Pennsylvania in the first round of the PSAC tournament Wednesday.

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17 Crimson Hawks IUP enters playoffs as No. 3 seed qualify for PSACs By MATT STAUB Staff Writer M.A.Staub@iup.edu

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

D.J. Horton entered the IUP record books Thursday at the Slippery Rock Open by breaking the school’s pole vault record with a height of 5.10 meters. He also hit the qualifying mark for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championships. “D.J. had an amazing performance at SlipTRACK & FIELD pery Rock,” head coach Joey Zins said. “We weren’t even sure he was going to compete until the day before since Slippery Rock was such a short turnaround from [the Bison Outdoor Classic on April 16 and 17].” IUP had 17 PSAC-qualifying marks at the meet, 13 coming from the women’s team. “So far during outdoors,” Zins said, “we have D.J. Horton had more women qualify for PSACs, but we also have some who have moved up the conference rankings and are putting themselves in a position where they will have a chance to score at the championships.” Carly Petney (junior, criminology, pre-law) finished the 100 meters with a time of 12.31 seconds. Zhane Valmon (freshman, criminology) and Mayria Branch (freshman, sports administration) also qualified in the 100 meters. Jenna Lezanic (junior, geography) ran the 1500 in 4:57.79, her season-best. Morgan Gimigliano (freshman, exercise science) also qualified in the 1500. Kaitlyn Newman (freshman, marketing) qualified in the javelin. Kiah Walton (sophomore,

fashion merchandising) qualified in the 100 hurdles. Jennifer Dibert (junior, interior design) and Elizabeth Coppella (sophomore, exercise science) qualified in the pole vault. Brooke Smay (junior, safety science) had a qualifying time of 5.49 meters in the long jump. For the men’s team, Demetrius Timmons (sophomore, computer science) and Jeremy Claypoole (senior, kinesiology, health & sports science) earned victories for their team. Timmons took the individual title in the long jump with a jump of 6.75 meters. Claypoole earned a victory in the triple jump event with a mark of 13.97 meters. IUP will compete in The Penn Relays Thursday through Saturday in Philadelphia and the Paul Kaiser Classic Saturday in Shippensburg. “We put together four relays for Penn: the women’s 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400, as well as a men’s distance medley relay,” Zins said. “We also have some of our top athletes entered in individual events. We are hoping for some good performances this week so that we can use the following week to rest or tune up for conferences.”

The No. 14 Crimson Hawks wrapped up their regular season Saturday with a 15-8 win over No. 19 East Stroudsburg University on Senior Day. The team honored six seniors prior to the game: LACROSSE Amy Weinberg (special education), Brittney Palardy (exercise science), Tara Nicholas (early child development and special education), Maddie Poehlman (food and nutrition), Erin Ketchum (communications media) and Breanna Gallagher (child development and family relations). Freshman Adriana Greco (biology, pre-vet) led the offense with five goals. Goalie Angela Lontoc (sophomore, natural sciences) led the defense with 14 saves. Greco has 35 goals on the season, which ties her with Kim Hooven (junior, special education) for second on the team. Including leading goal-scorer Ally Burrows (freshman, exercise science), the team has three players with more than 35 goals on the season. IUP never trailed in the game and went into the half with an 8-5 lead. With the win, IUP finished the regular season with a 12-5 overall record and a 10-2 record in the

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Bailey McLeish (sophomore, communications media), left, finished the season with 11 goals and seven assists in 13 games played for the Crimson Hawks.

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. “Based upon how we’ve been playing,” Weinberg said, “we feel very confident. All of our losses have been one-goal losses. We want to bring home a championship.”

Weinberg, currently the PSAC’s all-time leader in assists with 201, will have opportunities to add to her career total. The Crimson Hawks will enter the PSAC Tournament as the No. 3 seed and face the No. 6 seed Saturday at home.

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Offense and defense show bright spots in spring games By JOSH HILL

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The following is an opinion column: The IUP football team concluded its spring drills this past week with an intersquad scrimmage played at George P. Miller Stadium. It was the second of two spring scrimmages, each yielding different FOOTBALL results and providing glimpses of what could be a fun fall season. In the first scrimmage, the defense, anchored by several returning all-conference players, dominated the pace and registered several stops in a row. The offense was held scoreless until the end. In the second spring game, the offense got into more of a rhythm and looked incredibly sharp. Both Lenny Williams (sophomore, accounting) and Andre DreuittParks (freshman, business) led the first- and secondteam offenses down the field throughout the scrimmage. With familiar faces out of the lineup, IUP gave several backups extended playing time over in spring drills. This is important for growth moving forward, especially

considering how the Crimson Hawks use their depth to gain an advantage. Multiple players who will look to play an increased role this season had strong outings in the scrimmages. Sophomore Deandre Easterling (business) showed his ability as an edge rusher in the scrimmages. Easterling tied for the team lead in sacks last season and showed his explosiveness from his defensive end spot. Dom McNeil (freshman, kinesiology, health & sport science), a 5-foot-8 walkon wide receiver, recorded many catches on the second team, including a long touchdown reception in the second scrimmage. The defense dominated the first game and the offense dominated the second scrimmage. It was tough to get a picture of the d u a l - t h re a t ability that Williams possesses. Williams, who set the Lenny Williams Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference record for rushing yards by a quarterback, was able to escape the pocket for a few runs. The rules of the scrim-

mage were put in place so plays would be blown dead whenever the quarterback was touched by a defender. Ryan Stewart (senior, accounting) looked much more comfortable as the kicker this spring. Stewart was very consistent throughout spring practice and during the scrimmages in extra points and field goals. Last season, Stewart finished the year making 16 of his final 17 extra point attempts. He also made two field goals of 40 yards or more. Linebacker Kevin Clarke (junior, kinesiology, health & sports science) left the scrimmage with a hamstring injury. Nick Dubowski (senior, management) was held out with a concussion. Jay Watkins (redshirt junior, kinesiology health & sport science) didn’t play and Takhi Turner (junior, kinesiology health & sport science) left with a knee injury. Offensively, neither Walt Pegues (junior, communications media) or Luigi ListaBrinza (junior, kinesiology, health & sport science) participated in spring drills. Swahneek Brown (redshirt junior, management) was injured in practice and did not play in either scrimmage. As a side note, former Buffalo Bills quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly was present for the second scrimmage to watch his nephew Zac Kelly (freshman, criminology).

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