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Open forum: Driscoll addresses construction, racial issues

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

Lightening up the mood in Gorell Recital Hall in Sutton Hall, IUP President Michael Driscoll began Tuesday’s open forum with a joke.

The purpose of the forum was to answer any questions staff or students had about IUP or future projects, according to The Beak, a daily electronic newsletter.

The informal meeting allowed attendees to express their concerns verbally or by placing their questions anonymously in a box outside the recital hall.

Although open to everyone, faculty members permeated the hall.

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There will be construction on campus until we are all dead.

dance to the idea that if there were a more challenging issue, more people would be in attendance.

Only two questions were posed during the meeting, which cut the forum to less than 30 minutes.

The first question regarded construction of the new College of Natural Science and Mathematics building and why the plan was pushed back.

Driscoll responded by explaining

plans are subject to change and construction depends on the amount of funding the university has at a given time.

“There will be construction on campus until we are all dead,” Driscoll said jokingly.

According to the 2014 LongRange Facilities Master Plan, the new building is expected to be a three-to five-year initiative, barring any hindrances to the project.

Once completed, the building will stand where Keith and Leonard halls are currently located.

The other question focused on the recent on-campus racial issues, asking if it were possible for IUP to provide diversity training for all students.

Driscoll stated that action has been taken regarding the recent issues and that diversity training is being considered.

However, he has some reservations about the program.

“Finding the right kinds of training is going to be key,” Driscoll said.

He said a major issue associated with making diversity training a mandatory course is the motivation of the students. It is the struggle between students who want to learn more and

those who are taking the class only because it’s mandatory.

When pressed further about the issue after the forum, Driscoll discussed how the issue faced last semester is still a work in progress.

“People are excited about getting to the work, but [the work] is not done yet,” he said.

Last semester, a controversial photo degrading a group of students in the Stapleton Library made its way throughout various forms of IUP-related social media.

Since the incident, Driscoll has met with campus leaders and sent emails to students, the most recent being on Jan. 18, which outlined steps taken to address the issue.

The next open forum will occur in February.

Social media workshop demonstrates how to ‘Know Your Audience’

By LAUREN ROSSE Staff Writer L.T.Rosse@iup.edu

A presentation of how to use social media more effectively took place Tuesday in Stabley Room 101.

Emily Smith, IUP’s assistant director of communications and director of social media, hosted the event.

The presentation covered the topics of knowing your audience, how to engage and interact with your audience and how to potentially grow your audience.

During the presentation, Smith explained the importance of identifying your account’s audience, rec-

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ognizing the kind of content that audience wants to see and developing specific strategies to reach them.

She talked about how different people are found on different platforms on social media.

For example, older people are more likely to be active on Facebook, while younger users and students are more easily reached on Instagram or Twitter.

Depending on what information you are trying to convey, and to whom, dictates what form of media should be used.

Smith then went on to talk about how to familiarize yourself with your audience in order to cultivate con-

tent they will respond to.

One method of doing so is active listening, according to Smith.

With this method, a person looks into the interests and Internet activity of their followers to find what they are interested in and the type of people interested in their content.

Another method of getting to know your audience is thorough testing.

In testing, you put out different types of content in order to find what people are more responsive to.

One last way Smith said you can get to know your audience is by engaging with them, or by commenting back when they leave comments.

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Smith then went on to discuss how you can go about growing your audience on social media.

She said that the best way to do this is to post the right kind of content at a good time while remembering to post enough but not too much; to figure out how to do this, one needs to focus on who they are communicating with and where.

Smith then talked about different social media platforms and different kinds of people in relation to this idea.

For example, on Facebook, one should make posts that viewers want to brag about by sharing or liking the post.

Another example is on Instagram, where a post should be attentiongrabbing but also appear at the right time for “fast-scrollers” to see and appreciate.

One student who attended the presentation, Casey Orlosky (sophomore, communications media) said that anyone could use the information she learned, even if it’s just for their own personal social media accounts.

“I think it’s cool how much influence you can have with one tweet and how many different audiences you can reach with a hashtag,” Maren Fadley (sophomore, business) said.

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POLICE BLOTTER

#WhoAreYou @ IUP? Anti-drug and alcohol campaign to begin Monday

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

ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

• Cynthia Perez, 19, of Philadelphia, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after Indiana Borough Police observed her in Buggy’s Laundromat, 460 Water St., at 2:51 a.m. Jan. 23, according to police.

• Matthew Smith, 36, of Indiana, was charged with public drunkenness, defiant trespass, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and harassment after an altercation in Culpepper’s Bar, 653 Philadelphia St., at 2:16 a.m.

Jan. 24, according to borough police.

• Justin Adams, 18, of Drexel Hills, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed him outside of Suites on Maple East at 1:49 a.m. Jan. 23, according to police.

• Elizabeth Evans, 20, of Erie, was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed her in Delaney Hall at 1:55 a.m. Jan. 23, according to police.

• Tristan Shumaker, 19, of Punxsutawney, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police conducted an investigation on South 11th Street near Clark Hall at 2:41 a.m. Jan. 24, according to police.

• Brett Rosko, 18, of Frederick, Md., was cited with underage drinking, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after IUP Police conducted an investigation on the second floor of Stephenson Hall at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26, according to police.

DRUG VIOLATIONS

• Ian Hatter, 19, of Indiana, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and traffic offenses after borough police pulled him over in the 900 block of Oakland Avenue at 11:56 p.m. Jan. 23, according to police.

• Marshell Clary, 19, of West Chester, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after IUP Police responded to the second floor of Suites on Pratt at 1:53 p.m. Jan. 21, according to police.

• Jaddah O’Neill, 18, of Philipsburg; Gagandeep Bassi, 18, Malvern; and Brendon Myers, 18, of Gallitzin were all charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after borough police observed them in the 700 block of Maple Street at 4:12 p.m. Nov. 17, 2015, according to police.

THEFT

• An unknown female reportedly stole a sweatshirt and a long-sleeve black T-shirt from the Co-op Store, 319 Pratt Drive, at 11:58 a.m. Jan. 26, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police at 724349-2121.

• A U.S. Marine Corps wallet was reportedly taken from the Zink Hall men’s locker room between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Jan 25, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact IUP Police at 724-357-2141.

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Beginning the first week of February, the IUP campus will be flooded with advertisements promoting the #WhoAreYou @ IUP? Drug and Alcohol Campaign.

Since October 2015, a team consisting of Joseph Twumasi-Ankrah (graduate, sociology), David Borton, Michael Anthony and Amy Kinner has been working on the campaign.

The initiative began in response to data that indicated many students believe drinking is an important element of student life at IUP, according to Twumasi-Ankrah.

Data also showed there were more individuals illegally or dangerously drinking in residential areas around the university, according to Twumasi-Ankrah.

The campaign aims to combat these issues by decreasing harmful underage drinking, encouraging positive student-community relations and challenging the idea that most IUP students are not high-risk drinkers, according to Twumasi-Ankrah.

Additionally, the campaign is intended to facilitate a conversation with students regarding the issues they may be facing while on or off campus.

Through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, students have the option to follow the lives of seven avatars representing different groups of individuals: one white male, one white female, one black male, one black female, one Hispanic female, one disabled graduate student and one multicultural student.

“We don’t have alike students on campus,” Twumasi-Ankrah said when discussing the creation of the diverse avatars.

Each avatar will have its own storyline, allowing students to follow the character they most identify with.

By diversifying the avatars and focusing on different issues for each, students have the ability to see how they can overcome a challenging situation.

It is about giving students another option when they are faced with a personal dilemma involving alcohol or drugs, according to TwumasiAnkrah.

Students are encouraged to interact with the avatar by post-

ing questions and attaching the # W h o A r e Yo u @ I U P ? hashtag with any comments or questions.

As an open forum on social media, posts or comments made on any of the pages are in the public domain.

However, private messages can be sent to the avatars in case a student feels uncomfortable making their post public.

Although the university already requires students to take an Alcohol-Wise Test, Twumasi-Ankrah said the online presence will be a better way to communicate with students at their leisure.

“It is kind of in your face,” he said.

He hopes that the consistency of information on social media will help students better remember the important details and help students think twice in a situation where alcohol is involved.

Programs do not come without challenges, though, especially in promoting the program and devising ways to draw the attention of IUP students.

Even with these challenges, the campaign is still progressing. Possible outreach programs associated with the campaign are already being considered.

Twumasi-Ankrah said that they want to involve the community, particularly the high schools.

The idea is to incorporate the program into high school curriculums so that individuals have knowledge about alcohol use and safety before attending college.

As for updates on the avatars, changes will be made as issues arise and more characters may be added later.

The program is part of a two-year grant that may surpass this time frame depending on the campaign’s success.

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Driscoll faces opportunity to leave influential legacy at IUP PETE SIRIANNI

Staff Writer P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

The following is a political column.

Attending college at a smaller school can have many benefits, including smaller class sizes, more opportunities for students and a closeknit community feeling.

When an issue arises at a larger university, students at smaller schools may feel a false sense of security that an issue could never possibly come up at their school.

Rewind to early November.

The big, national news outlets gave periodic updates from Columbia, Mo., where University of Missouri students were protesting over the perceived lack of action from top university officials in response to acts of racism on campus. The campus is located about 120 miles from Ferguson, Mo., where 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson in 2014.

The death of Brown, coupled with the lack of a grand jury indictment for Wilson, prompted the Black Lives Matter campaign to gain steam, advocating for justice in the death of blacks from police brutality and racial profiling.

Students protesting under the name Concerned Student 1950, which derives from the year African Americans were first allowed admittance at Missouri, wanted Missouri University System President Tom Wolfe to invoke changes that would help eliminate racism on campus or, at the worst, discipline those who partake in discriminatory acts.

Now fast forward to December.

A Snapchat taken by a white female IUP student showed a group of black students in Stapleton Library during finals week with the caption, “monkeys stay in groups.”

This prompted black students on campus to demand answers from top IUP administrators about what the school is doing to either discipline the accused student or to make sure these acts don’t happen in the future.

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While students might think of their university president as someone who is seen walking through the Oak Grove [...], his legacy as IUP’s president will hinge on how he handles the tough situations.

IUP President Michael A. Driscoll sent out a campus-wide email following the circulation of the Snapchat and another email laying out his plan for more dialogue about race on campus. These two situations show different responses to race issues.

At Missouri, Wolfe seemed distant and lethargic to invoke any change, while Driscoll has, up to this point, been active in listening to students and hearing their complaints, which culminated in his creating a plan of action.

At Missouri, a hunger strike by the student government president and a strike by Tigers football players helped speed up what students had been wanting: Wolfe’s resignation. At IUP, students are happy with Driscoll’s willingness to respond, but some have issues with the wording, with complaints that his open letters didn’t name the Snapchat event specifically.

Ronald Jones (graduate, sports management) was one of the students in the photograph.

“I don’t think the school is doing enough, definitely for the victims,” Jones said in a Jan. 21 interview. “I just feel like they should offer some sort of compensation to the victims.”

Since being named president in 2012, Driscoll has been a fixture around the IUP campus, at sporting events and in the Indiana community.

It doesn’t take a scientific poll to show that Driscoll is well-liked around IUP and Indiana by his constituents and IUP students, especially in comparison to his free-spending predecessor, Tony Atwater.

Even in a bad situation, some good has emerged, including the formation of the Racial Justice Co-

alition for Change, which vows to help eradicate racism and facilitate change.

It has also given Student Government Association President Vincent Lopez (junior, English and political science) a chance to reach out and advocate as the voice of the student body, a platform on which he won election last spring.

Most importantly, the voices of black students were heard at IUP, something that took too long at Missouri – a communication failure that resulted in lost jobs.

Driscoll’s changes will be rolled out starting this semester, including an “all-university symposium, an event in which we can talk and learn together,” according to his Jan. 18 email to university students and staff.

More opportunities to talk about racism will be added to alreadyscheduled events.

What lies ahead for Driscoll, IUP and the student body is an opportunity to turn a potentially volatile situation into a starting point for positive change. While students might think of their president as someone who is

seen walking through the Oak Grove or sitting in the student section at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, his legacy as an IUP president will hinge on how he handles tough situations.

There is already a preliminary plan in place, which is a starting point, but Driscoll must now follow through with his plans and truly make IUP a place that has zero tolerance for racism or discrimination.

Though unfair, holding the office of president of a public university means being held to a higher standard compared to other top-level administrators.

The spotlight is squarely on Driscoll now to lead IUP forward into a new generation.

Students, alumni, staff and community members should feel confidence in Driscoll in what may be the defining moment of the president’s IUP tenure.

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Global Café connects American and international students

By MADELINE WILLIAMS Staff Writer M.R.Williams@iup.edu

Wallwork Hall held its first Global Café of the semester Tuesday.

Students from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, South Korea, Brazil, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Puerto Rico came out to the event, which is a collaborative effort between the community assistants of Wallwork Hall and the Office of International Education (OIE).

The event occurs once a month in the residence hall throughout each academic semester.

The purpose is to “help international students transition to IUP

and life in America,” according to Adam Schrider (junior, hospitality management), who leads the Global Café Committee this year.

The focus of each event varies from month to month, according to Li Teng, the residence director of Wallwork Hall.

Past topics for the Global Café have included academic resources, campus security, sexual education and Title IX. Teng also expressed her excitement of how the program has improved; she sees more student involvement and more passion from her staff.

Joseph Corocoran, the graduate assistant of events and programming for OIE, said that his role is very hands-off.

The Global Café Committee plans the entire event, but he provides an international perspective on their chosen topics and answers any questions.

Corocoran has been involved with Global Café since fall 2014, and his favorite part is seeing the international and domestic residents interact.

“International students can sometimes self-segregate, but this is a good opportunity to form relationships with domestic students,” he said.

Yerim Han (junior, fashion merchandising), an international student from South Korea, also enjoyed the event. This was her first time attending, but she loved the games they played and expressed interest in going again.

Other students were pleased to share their experiences as well.

Richard Roth (sophomore, math education) and Joshua Sadowniczak (sophomore, regional planning) have met people from all over the world through this program, including natives of Sweden, the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Korea, China, Egypt, Finland and Puerto Rico.

Schrider said the event preparation is harder than it looks but it was worth it.

“The most rewarding part is getting to know residents, seeing them as people and enjoy their time,” he said.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Senior communications media major intends to leave his mark at IUP Staff Writer M.R.Williams@iup.edu

Terrance Cook is always on the go.

The senior communications media major is preparing for graduation in May 2016, but before he departs, he is making sure that IUP will remember his name.

The Pittsburgh native is an aspiring television and video producer but has taken on the role of photographer and videographer, as well.

“I don’t want to be a photographer,” Cook said, but his work proves otherwise.

“I would like to thank my professor, Dr. [Christopher] Juengel,” he said. “He opened my eyes to photography. He saw my potential early on.”

Cook has used his professor’s expertise to help improve his abilities, and it has literally paid off.

He is now employed by IUP’s sports information department as a photographer.

As a sports information photographer, Cook is responsible for taking photos during sporting events, such as basketball, football and soccer.

He also does freelance work for IUP’s Tri Sigma sorority and other clients.

“I like when parents and students email me and say, ‘Hey, your photography is nice, and I am not just saying that. It’s really nice and you are growing with every picture,’” Cook said. “[Photography] is something that I never thought I’d be good at,” he said. “But I opened my eyes, and now I can do it.”

(Submitted by Terrance Cook)

Terrance Cook is preparing to graduate from IUP’s communications media department this May.

That being said, photography is only one of his crafts. He has worked with IUP-TV since 2013, where he served as on-air talent for the sketch comedy show “Sketchophrenia” and as a camera

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[PHOTOGRAPHY] is something that I never thought I’d be good at.

BUT I OPENED MY EYES, AND NOW I CAN DO IT.

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(Submitted by Terrance Cook)

Photographer Terrance Cook (senior, communications media) took this photo at a women’s soccer game during his time working for the IUP sports information department.

operator for “IUP News” and another weekly program.

His personal projects include producing an interview and music video for an up-and-coming Pittsburgh rap artist by the name of Lucky.

“One of my dreams is to help [Lucky] make it,” Cook said.

All of his hard work earned him a media and production internship with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers.

While working with the team, Cook interviewed players, helped implement, produce and develop two shows for steelers.com and assisted in other production areas.

Cook was the only intern selected out of 60 people to work with the team.

“It tested me mentally and physically, but the people that I met and the things that I got to do made it all worth it,” he said.

Cook already has job offers but has not yet made a final decision.

He described his typical day as “hectic but exciting at the same time,” and his desire to give his family a better life keeps him motivated.

His advice to underclassmen is to never think you are too good to do any job or take advice from others.

Never be afraid to fail, intern and find your passion.

Cook’s work can be found on IUP’s website and his Instagram account, i_van_wilder.

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4 THINGS SORORITY RECRUITMENT TO KNOW BEFORE

By CARLY SMITH Contributing Writer C.F.Smith@iup.edu

Sorority recruitment begins next week. If you’re considering going Greek, here are four things to keep in mind before you commit: 1. It’s Gonna Cost Ya One of the most ridiculed aspects of Greek Life is that you have to pay.

It is important to pick the sorority that you feel the most comfortable around, not the cheapest or most expensive.

Dues can range anywhere from $250 to $450 per semester. Oftentimes, your first semester is the most expensive – usually $300 to $600.

If you are concerned, the majority of chapters have payment plans for dues.

If you decide to take a little sister, there can be fees. The average person spends about $150 to $250 on their little’s gifts – stitched letter shirts, wooden letters, picture frames, hoodies, posters, canvases, etc.

To save money, lots of sisters

“pass down” their gifts. During recruitment, be sure to ask if philanthropy events are included in the dues. Otherwise, you will have to fork over cash whenever you want to go participate in another chapter’s philanthropy.

Remember, pick the chapter you get along with the best, and if you have concerns about paying, ask to speak with the chapter treasurer.

Red flag: If you ask a sister about dues, she should be able to give you a dollar amount. If she dodges the question, ask a different sister.

2. Get Ready to Talk ... A Lot Chapters have been preparing for weeks, if not months, to make recruitment perfect for you.

Most chapters organize recruitment workshops so that the sisters can practice rotations and discuss possible conversation techniques.

Just as you would prepare for a job interview, have a few conversation topics ready.

Sometimes you will be in groups of seven or so, and this can be challenging.

Don’t forget to talk about your-

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self. It can be hard for sisters to remember every potential new member’s name and face, so you want to talk about topics you genuinely care about and make yourself memorable.

Watch out for sisters who look like they aren’t enjoying recruitment or seem like their happiness is forced.

Pay attention to the vibe in the room. Do the sisters seem like they want to be there? Do they seem to get along?

If not, or if you aren’t sure, make a note of it.

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If your conversation with a sister is not going well, don’t write off the whole chapter – each chapter has a variety of women with different interests.

Before you can truly make an educated decision, try to talk to as many sisters as possible.

Helpful hint: When it is time to leave the chapter, be sure to thank the sisters for their time, and be sure that your name tag is visible when you do so. This will give sisters one last chance to remember you.

3. It’s More than the Parties Consider your academic load for the next four years. Will you have the free time to be an involved sister?

Most chapters have required study hours for their new members, which can range from four to 10 hours weekly.

There are also weekly meetings for new members, weekly chapter meetings and potential big/little dates.

Once you are initiated, you can take a position in the chapter, which usually involves a weekly officer meeting.

Leadership positions are one of the most constructive aspects of being Greek, as they teach lifelong people skills and problem solving.

Take into consideration that most sisters stay in the chapter until they graduate.

Sometimes sisters drop out for a variety of reasons — academic

load, financial distress and internal issues can also have an effect on chapter dropout rates.

Chapters with strong sisterhood have sisters that will go beyond graduation and join their local alumni chapters for years.

Helpful hint: Ask about sisters that have already graduated. Did they join an alumni chapter? Do they come back to IUP and visit?

4. Keep an Open Mind As previously stated, sisters have been preparing a long time for this recruitment.

The best conversations won’t be the answers they have rehearsed – and trust me, they have rehearsed some of their answers.

The conversations that come naturally are usually a strong indicator that you could fit in there.

Don’t listen to other people’s opinions about chapters – if you listen to them, you may miss out on finding your perfect chapter.

Some chapters are smaller and other chapters have more than 50 women. Be open to getting to know every chapter.

If you are looking for a more intimate group of women, perhaps a smaller chapter would be better.

If you like to talk to a bunch of people, then a bigger chapter might be your home.

Follow your gut, but most importantly, be honest and have fun.

Carly Smith is a former Greek Life member.

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Kanye West may not have interrupted Taylor Swift on a real-life stage, but he thrust himself right back into the spotlight this week with an attitude that demands attention.

Posting pictures of his upcoming album’s tracklist, Kanye drew a reaction from fellow hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa on Twitter. And after the latter, a local icon of sorts thanks to his Pittsburgh roots, questioned West’s album title, “Waves,” it was Kanye who fired back with a string of tweets directed not only at Khalifa but also the rapper’s ex-wife, Amber Rose.

Personal attacks began to circle the rounds on Twitter, and before long, thousands of fans and/or media outlets jumped on the social media tirade, reposting shots from both West and Khalifa.

While West went on to delete most of his attacks on Wiz, screenshots will allow the great debate between rap’s big names to live on in infamy. And while both artists assuredly drew a great deal of attention from their brief spat (as if they needed any additional attention to begin with), the real result of the Twitter battle is a realization of how low our society’s standards have fallen, even for the most glowing of celebrity names.

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The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Monday, Dec. 28: Among climate scientists, the consensus is that we must become carbon-neutral by 2050 to avoid catastrophic environmental disruptions. Negotiators at the recent summit in Paris accordingly focused on curbing carbon dioxide emissions.

There’s a major problem, however, with a CO2-centric strategy.

Because carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere for a century or more, and because we won’t

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abandon fossil fuels overnight, neutrality by 2050 simply isn’t good enough to keep the Earth from warming 2 degrees Celsius - the generally agreed-upon limit - much less the ambitious goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius that many nations support.

If we’re serious about preventing or at least slowing climate change, we have to broaden our hit list; even as we move toward carbon neutrality, we must also restrict methane, carbon soot, ozone and hydrofluorocarbon coolants. Curbing the emissions of these short-lived climate pollutants, or SLCPs, unlike curbing carbon emissions, will have an immediate effect and can dramati-

Sure, Kanye isn’t known to back down from a challenge, and that’s part of what makes him such an intriguing and unique character in the music industry.

Wiz, on the other hand, isn’t necessarily as known for his involvement in controversial happenings (unless, of course, you consider his countless mixups with the law for drug possession).

But at the surface of the rappers’ 140-character argument this week was a blatant picture of downright irresponsible action. Do you mean to tell me that two of the most well-respected faces of hip-hop resorted to personal jabs over social media? Is this really where our society has arrived?

Considering the drastic influx of social media in today’s world, particularly with the generations that overwhelmingly support artists like Wiz and Kanye, it’s probably not too surprising that even the big names of celebrity status have called upon Twitter to handle their conflicts, let alone petty issues at that.

But if there’s a lesson that can be taken from this week’s nonsensical highlight of the world of A-listers, it’s that maybe, just maybe, we shouldn’t consider these type of people our true role models. Like all of us, they surely have some leeway when it comes to navigating the addictive landscape of Twitter and other social media.

Then again, they are professionals. And you’d think with celebrity status would come at least a semblance of respect for how they conduct themselves.

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Andrew Taggart, left, and Alex Pall, right, are the two DJs who make up The Chainsmokers.

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DI MONDS IN THE ROUGH Top 10 artists you’ve never heard of (but should’ve)

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

This article contains opinion.

This year has shown a lot of promise for a fresh music scene.

Here are 10 artists you should be adding to your Spotify playlist:

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1. Daya Not only is Daya a talented vocalist, but she is also a Pittsburgh native. Her song “Hide Away” made her an instant sensation. Her voice mirrors strong vocalists like Sia and Kat Dahlia.

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2. Courtney Barnett Barnett’s sound is Sheryl Crow meets The Pixies. Her style is like a prim-and-proper grunge-indie rock. Hits like “Pedestrian at Best” and “Avant Gardener” have proven Barnett, 28, is anything but ordinary, and fans are digging it.

Barnett’s unconventional and original lyrics have earned her a Grammy nominee for Best New Artist.

3. The Front Bottoms The Front Bottoms have shaken up the music scene up with their edgy lyrics and electric acoustics.

The indie rock band’s sound can be found somewhere between Weezer and Modest Mouse. Their singles “Help” and “Twin Sized Mattress” have a fresh sound and are to sure to make it on a playlist or two this year.

4. Alessia Cara Cara rustled the waters of mainstream radio with the intricate yet

catchy hit “Here.” The 19-year-old pop artist is signed to Def Jam Records, and she has mastered the art of making meaningful music sound trendy. There’s much to be expected from her in 2016.

5. Halsey Halsey has made a name for herself as a versatile performer.

Her singles “Gasoline” and “New Americana” walk the line between edgy and poppy in the most amazing of ways. She also collaborated with Justin Bieber on his hit “The Feeling,” proving she doesn’t plan to be confined to a genre.

6. The Chainsmokers One thing is for sure: The Chainsmokers are on fire. The duo of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall are DJs mastering the art of electro house and EDM. The group pretty much broke the Internet with their hit “Roses,” and they’ll be making an appearance in Bonnaroo’s 2016 lineup.

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7. AURORA AURORA’s vocals are hauntingly beautiful. The Norway native plans to release her debut album in 2016. However, her hits “Runaway” and “Running with The Wolves” have already garnered some serious YouTube recognition. Her streaming popularity also landed her a spot on The Guardian’s “One to Watch” list.

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8. Post Malone SoundCloud made Post Malone

an overnight sensation with “White Iverson.” His style flirts with the border between R&B and hip-hop, and his unique approach to the rap scene will successfully set him apart this year.

9. Blackbear Blackbear is low-key slaying the hip-hop game. His sound is smooth and soulful, yet his beats are prominent and may evoke involuntary head nods. The Los Angeles native wrote Justin Bieber’s hit “Boyfriend,” and now he’s owning his lyricism with songs like “Waste Away” and “Dead Roses.”

10. Sam Hunt Sam Hunt was originally classified as a country singer. However, his hits “House Party” and “Breakup in a Small Town” have proven his talent crosses the boundary of any one type of music. Hunt, 31, will perform at Bonnaroo this summer, and he’s a Grammy nominee for “Best New Artist.”

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Back in time: JT had best album of ’06

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

This article contains opinion.

Recalling things from 10 years ago can be difficult, but taking a musical approach really puts those years into perspective.

It is hard to believe that “SexyBack,” by Justin Timberlake, was released a decade ago and became an instant success. Also, the hit song “Teardrops On My Guitar,” written and performed by Taylor Swift, was also released in 2006. It’s pretty ludicrous to think that many of the songs released then are still played today.

With that in mind, here are 10 albums spanning many genres that were insanely popular when they hit the airwaves in 2006: 1) “FutureSex/LoveSounds”

by Justin Timberlake: Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart throughout 2008.

It has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, with 4 million in the United States alone.

It received four Grammy nominations in 2007, winning for Best Dance Recording and Best Rap/ Sung Collaboration.

2) “The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me” by Brand New: Debuted at No. 34 on the

6) “Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing” by Keith Urban: Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, producing four top-10 charting singles on the latter. Certified two times platinum by the RIAA.

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Justin Timberlake’s album “FutureSex/LoveSounds” was released 10 years ago.

Billboard 200. Ranked No. 44 on Kerrang!’s “50 Albums You Need to Hear Before You Die” list. The track “Sowing Season” is featured on “Guitar Hero 5.”

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3) “Taylor Swift” by Taylor Swift: Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 – it stayed on the chart through 2011 – and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums.

Certified five times platinum in the

United States by the Record Industry Association of America. Swift was 16 years old when the album debuted.

4) “A Girl Like Me” by Rihanna: Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Albums.

Certified platinum by the RIAA. It was released just eight months after her debut album, “Music of the Sun.” 5) “Me and My Gang” by Rascal Flatts: Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained there for three weeks. Had the highest debut selling total of 2006, shipping 721,747 units. Became the second-best selling album of 2006 behind the “High School Musical” soundtrack. Became the highestselling country album of 2006.

Certified five times platinum by the RIAA.

7) “Christ Illusion” by Slayer: Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, No. 2 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums and No. 1 on the Billboard Top Tastemaker Albums.

The single “Eyes of the Insane” won Best Metal Performance at the 49th Grammy Awards, and another single, “Final Six,” won the same category the following year.

It’s the band’s highest-charting album to date.

8) “Stadium Arcadium” by Red Hot Chili Peppers: Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and on 18 other charts across the world. Certified platinum in 10 dif-

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ferent countries. Nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning five, including Best Rock Performance for “Dani California” and Best Rock Album.

9) “Modern Times” by Bob Dylan: Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and seven other charts across the world. Certified platinum in the United States and Canada.

At the time, Dylan became the oldest musician, 65, to have an album debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Won two categories at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.

10) “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse: Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on 20 other charts across the world. Certified at least one time platinum in 23 countries.

Won five Grammys in 2007, including Best Pop Vocal Album.

Worldwide, the album has sold more than 20 million copies.

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IUP impresses an ESPN audience

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

On national television for the first time since last year’s NCAA Div. II Men’s Basketball Championship, IUP traveled to California University of Pennsylvania Wednesday to take on the Vulcans in ESPN3’s Division II Game of the Week.

The Crimson Hawks put on a scoring clinic once again, as four players scored double digits.

The game was never close, as the lead changed only twice and the road team held the largest lead of the game at 26 points.

IUP extended its winning streak to nine games due in large part to Brandon Norfleet (senior, communications media), who hit 9 of his 20 shots for 25 points. The Bevo Award finalist also added six rebounds and five assists to round

out a complete-game effort. Norfleet, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference scoring leader, now has five consecutive games scoring 20 points, including 30 twice in his past four games.

“Of course I’ve been scoring the ball well,” Norfleet said, “but I feel like my leadership more than anything has impacted the team.

We have a lot of young guys and with teams keying on me, that gives me a chance to facilitate to my teammates.”

Anthony Glover (sophomore, marketing) and Daddy Ugbede (senior, communications media) both contributed to the Crimson Hawks’ offensive explosion. Glover notched 15 points with three assists and two rebounds. Ugbede recorded only 17 minutes but had 13 points, missing one shot out of his seven attempted.

Brandon Spain (junior, communications media) scored 10 points on an effective 4 of 6 shooting with seven boards and five dishes. As

a whole, the unit shot 55 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc.

IUP held Cal U to under 40 percent and also doubled their points in the paint (36-18).

“We have become focused on just winning every day,” Spain said. “Whether it’s in the film room, practice or pregame, we are locked in mentally, emotionally and physically.”

IUP, now 15-5 (12-3), hosts the Gannon University (4-14, 3-12) Saturday to open a three-game home stretch against PSAC West competition.

“It’s a great time of the year with three straight home games,” head coach Joe Lombardi said. “Hopefully we get a good crowd that this team deserves.”

IUP currently holds first place in the PSAC West with a half-game lead on Mercyhurst University.

Tipoff against Gannon will be at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex at 7:30 p.m.

(Tyresha Banks/ The Penn) Brandon Norfleet knocked down a free throw in IUP’s 86-69 victory over Urbana University on Nov. 13.

Crimson Hawks lose important game to rival

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Staff Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

Going head-to-head with one of their biggest rivals, the Crimson Hawks fell to California University of Pennsylvania on the road Wednesday night.

IUP is 14-5 overall and 11-4 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play following the 5744 loss. IUP, Cal and Gannon University are tied atop the PSAC West Division. “[We need to work on] the idea of playing together and for each other and sharing the basketball, making the extra pass,” head coach Tom McConnell said.

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“They’re a focused group. They believe in themselves and they believe in each other, and it shows on the court. I think they would tell you that we need to keep getting better defensively and just do a really good job of getting stops.”

Leslie Stapleton (senior, biology/pre-med) put up 21 points for the team, including 10 in the first quarter, which gave IUP an 15-14 lead. By the end of the half, however, Cal outscored its opponent and took the lead, 31-26.

The teams entered the final quarter with the Crimson Hawks down 55-36, but Stapleton managed two 3-point shots to reduce Cal’s lead. It wasn’t enough, as Cal maintained a firm lead throughout

the remainder of the contest.

In the end, IUP shot 34 percent from the floor and turned the ball over 21 Leslie Stapleton times.

Stapleton was the only player to score double digits, but Zhane Brooks (senior, chemistry/prepharmacy) and Alexis Aiken (senior, exercise science) also made significant contributions with nine and six points, respectively.

Stapleton finished 8 of 10 from the field, including 4 of 4 from three-point range. Stapleton also

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recorded three rebounds, three assists and a steal.

Although this is a bump in the road to the PSAC Championships, McConnell remains optimistic that the team will go the distance. He made note of the injuries the team has had to endure lately.

“One of the obvious obstacles we have had are the two seasonending injuries,” McConnell said.

“Lauren Wolosik and Brittany Robinson both suffered ACL injuries and both had to have surgery.

“Both were central parts of our team, and we’ve had to have other players step up and fill in those roles and responsibilities. They’ve done a nice job of doing that.”

Wolosik’s injury occurred in De-

cember and Robinson’s in January. “[Our goals are] the same all the time though,” McConnell continued. “We want to get better and learn every day. We want to grow and continue to improve and compete at a high level.

“We never really talk about winning or losing. We just try to focus on the things we can control.

That’s our effort and our attitude, and how we respond to challenges and how close we are as a group and how much we play together.

That’s what we try to focus on.”

The path doesn’t get smoother, as IUP will compete at home against Gannon University 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

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Sports

Like father, like son: Hasletts on the move Jim joins Bengals, while Chase heads to Nebraska

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

Jim Haslett, an IUP football Hall of Famer, will begin another coaching stint in the NFL. Chase Haslett, Jim’s son and IUP’s backup quarterback in 2015, is following in his father’s footsteps.

On Jan. 15, the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals made it official that Jim will replace Matt Burke as their linebackers coach.

He will attempt to help improve a Bengals team that finished its 2015 season with a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, making that its fifth consecutive playoff loss, this one coming after a 12-4 season.

Chase, who played quarterback at the University of Illinois before transferring to IUP to continue his collegiate career, will serve as a quality control assistant at the University of Nebraska.

The Huskers went 6-7 last season and upset the UCLA Bruins, 37-29, in the Foster Farms Bowl.

Chase’s father carries a lofty status in Indiana, as Haslett became a three-time AP All-American at defensive end from 1976-1978 for the school. He also received firstteam All-American honors from the AFCA in 1977 and 1978.

Haslett is fourth in IUP history with 412 tackles, and he also kicked his way into the record book, ranking second in single-season and career punting average.

Recognizing his superb football career, the Buffalo Bills selected Haslett in the second round of the 1979 NFL Draft as a linebacker.

Haslett won 1979 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and played in Buffalo for six seasons.

Haslett was around for most of the team’s success in 1980 and 1981, going 11-5 and 10-6, respectively, and making the playoffs both times. Haslett ended his playing career with the New York Jets in 1987 before retiring and transitioning to a career in coaching.

The IUP legend’s first coaching job came shortly after retirement, as he became an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo in 1988.

Haslett next coached in the World League of American Football with the Sacramento Surge as a defensive assistant coach from 1991-1992 before getting his first NFL coaching call.

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The Los Angeles Raiders hired him to become linebackers coach in 1993. His first coordinator job came in 1996 with New Orleans, and he eventually graduated to its head coaching position in 2000.

That year, Haslett led the Saints to a 10-6 record, their second-ever NFC West division title and the franchise’s first playoff victory after going 3-13 the previous season with Mike Ditka. As a result, Haslett earned NFL Coach of the Year.

Haslett then served as defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams from 2006-08, including a stint as interim head coach in 2008.

His most recent outings were with the Washington Redskins from 2010-2014 as a defensive coordinator before spending 2015 as a consultant for Penn State University football.

Haslett coached three linebackers to the Pro Bowl in 2012, including future Hall-of-Famer London Fletcher.

Haslett will now have the pleasure of coaching one of the best linebacking corps in the NFL, led

by Rey Maualuga, A.J. Hawk – a 2010 Pro Bowler – and 2013 Pro Bowler Vontaze Burfict.

Haslett will work under head

coach Marvin Lewis, who has been coaching the Bengals for a franchise-record 13 years. Lewis is 112-94 with Cincinnati but 0-7 in the playoffs over the course of his tenure.

In a statement released by the team, Lewis said, “Jim is just a very outstanding and thorough football coach. He has a tremendous background, including both as a head coach and a coordinator. It’s a wealth of expertise and ideas that he’s going to bring to a position group that has to be successful for us to succeed as a team.”

Meanwhile, Chase’s career as a Crimson Hawk ended with 192 completions out of 320 attempts for 2,362 yards. Haslett threw a career-high 16 touchdowns in 2014 and had 18 total for his career to go along with 16 interceptions.

Based off of the hefty coaching resume Jim has built, you have to imagine this isn’t the end of the road for either of them.

(File Photo) Chase Haslett prepared to throw downfield in IUP’s 51-28 victory over Seton Hill University on Oct. 11, 2014.

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Crimson Hawk named Top 50 rugby player Timothy Sowa overcomes learning curve to grace coveted list Staff Writer P.J.Crossan@iup.edu

Four years ago, Timothy Sowa (senior, marketing) knew nothing about rugby.

Fast forward to last fall, when he was named one RUGBY of the top 50 rugby players in all of NCAA Division II by the Goff Rugby Report.

Sowa was the lone IUP player to make the list.

Freshman year, Sowa found himself walking to the gym in midOctober clad in his Serra Catholic High School football hoodie.

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little of.

“He asked if I wanted to come out and play for the team,” Sowa said. “The next day, I went out and borrowed a pair of cleats from somebody, and I’ve been playing ever since.”

It was a learning process for Sowa.

“I’ll be honest, I was intimidated by some of the guys. Now it’s kind of funny because after awhile you see who they are, and they are some of my best friends,” he said.

A passion has grown during these years of playing rugby. A men’s league in the summer and watching the New Zealand All

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I remember thinking, ‘Would I ever have the skill or knowledge to be that good?’

He crossed paths with a senior who noticed the school’s name.

They discussed their high school teams and later came to the subject of rugby, a sport Sowa knew

Blacks team play helped with that.

But there was one moment at an awards ceremony that may have truly lit the fire for Sowa.

“I remember my freshman year

we were giving out team awards,” he said. “We gave out the team MVP, and I remember thinking, ‘Would I ever have the skill or knowledge to be that good?’

“It’s always been something in the back of my mind. And I have always had a chip on my shoulder for being too small for the position [flanker] I play.”

Sowa called being named to the list “a crazy honor.” He recalls his teammates past and present and relishes in the fact that without them, he could not have accomplished such an achievement.

“They set an example for me,” he said. “As a starter for this team, you are put to a high standard and are always supposed to perform.”

Although Sowa is happy he was recognized as an elite player, other matters top his priority list.

“The main objective is to win a national championship, and there is no doubt in my mind that we have the talent to do that next fall,” he said. “And I know there are going to be more guys on the top 50 list next season.”

After college, Sowa plans on attending a rugby combine for a new rugby league that’s in its fledgling stages.

Not too bad for someone who just started playing the sport four years ago.

(Photo courtesy of Tim Sowa)

Timothy Sowa attempted to escape a defender in IUP’s match against the University of Scranton last fall.