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Punxsy Phil says early spring; college kids everywhere rejoice

By TYLER MILLER

Staff Writer T.C.Miller2@iup.edu

IUP has been unseasonably warm by most people’s standards this week, so it is no surprise that on Tuesday, Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, therefore signaling an early spring.

While it seems impossible for a measly woodchuck to be able to predict weather better than a trained meteorologist, the people of Pennsylvania, and the United States, rely on these small creatures to bear good news, although that’s not always the case.

Had the critter noticed his shadow, it would have signaled six more weeks of winter.

According to “Groundhog Day: History and Facts,” an article by the staff writers of History. com, the first ever official Groundhog Day was Feb. 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney.

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“Groundhog Day,” a 1993 film starring Bill Murray, brought the titular February holiday to life.

The American holiday was founded by Punxsutawney newspaper editor Clymer Freas, who convinced a group of businessmen and groundhog hunters into helping him rejoice his

brainchild idea. As years passed, the group of businessmen and hunters became known as the “Inner Circle.”

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able by their wearing of top hats and ability to speak and conduct official proceedings in Pennsylvania Dutch.

The members of the circle are also taught a language that supposedly enables them to talk with groundhogs.

The language is known as “Groundhogese.”

Other states recently tried to throw their own festivities, introducing Punxsutawney Phil impersonators like Staten Island Chuck and Wiarton Willie, though those groundhogs never became as famous as Phil.

Since its humble beginning, Groundhog Day has turned into a holiday that many people look forward to each year, immortalized in the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray.

If Phil’s predicition for 2016 is accurate, IUP students can stop dreading the walk to campus in February and get back to enjoying the great outdoors in no time.

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POLICE BLOTTER

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ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

• Ellen Shaffer, 19; Gina Gardocky, 18; and Annlyn Vaneman, 19, all of New Castle, were cited with carrying false identification after they attempted to get into Culpepper’s bar, 653 Philadelphia St., at 9:52 p.m. Jan. 30, according to police.

• Zachary Richey, 20, of Wexford, was cited with carrying false identification after he attempted to get into Twisted Jimmy’s, 29 N Seventh St., at 12:52 a.m.

Jan. 31, according to police.

• Mark Restelli, 18, of Cranberry Township; Rebecca Kubiczki, 18, of Bethel Park; and Jamie Grest, 18, of Bethel Park were cited with underage drinking after IUP Police observed them on West Avenue at 1:38 a.m. Jan. 31, according to police. Kubiczki was also cited with carrying an open container of alcohol.

• Kailee Greb, 18, of Clairton, and Nickolas Burkett, 18, of Pittsburgh, were cited for underage drinking after IUP Police observed them in the 900 block of Maple Street at 11:07 p.m. Jan. 30, according to police.

• Dominic Licwinko, 19, of Norristown, was cited with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after IUP Police conducted an investigation on the second floor of Delaney Hall at 2:04 a.m. Jan. 30, according to police.

• Dillon Schall, 23, of Snow Shoe, was cited with public drunkenness after he attempted to hitch a ride from a borough police officer in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street at 2:57 a.m. Jan. 30, according to police.

• Homer Woody, 20, of Homer City, was cited with underage drinking after he came to the Indiana Borough Police Department, 80 N Eighth St., to claim custody of another person at 5:14 a.m. Jan. 31, according to police.

DRUG VIOLATIONS

• Dalton Ritts, 21, of Burgettstown, was cited with possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after IUP Police made a traffic stop for faulty equipment on South 11th Street at 12:10 a.m. Feb. 2, according to police.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

• Abdulrahman Alanazi, 28, and Wafi Alotaibi, 31, both of Indiana, were cited with disorderly conduct after IUP Police responded to a fight at the intersection of Pratt Drive and Wayne Avenue at 11:06 a.m. Jan. 29, according to police.

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

Looking for something to do on campus? The IUP Tabletop Gaming Club (TGC) is always accepting new members.

Four IUP students – Joseph Yaure (senior, social studies education), Samantha Berk (senior, social studies education), Stephanie Sorage (junior, psychology) and Heather Kwolek (junior, psychology) – formed the club in spring 2015, and it is steadily growing.

“We have around 30 or so active members,” said Kowlek, who is the

club’s president. “You’re likely to see around 20 to 25 people at any given meeting. Last year, we typically only had 10 to 15 people at any given meeting, but it has been steadily growing over time.”

The TGC has a vast array of games they play during meetings.

“We play all different types of board and card games, and yes, we are open to suggestions,” Sorage said.

Kwolek added that members of the club vote on which games are bought.

Splendor was the most popular game for the club when it first started, but this year, Werewolf and

Betrayal at House on the Hill are very popular.

“Other popular games include 7 Wonders, Ticket to Ride and Sheriff of Nottingham,” Kwolek said. “It’s important to note, however, that most people play several games in a night, and we play a very large variety of games.

“We typically have at least 20 games at any given meeting – varying which games are present – and we encourage members to bring their own games.”

Aside from their weekly game nights at IUP, the TGC extends its interests beyond campus.

“The club does do fun events, as well,” Kwolek said.

“Last semester, we had 15 people attend GASPcon in Pittsburgh, and we occasionally host theme nights. We also have some people who regularly attend the World Boardgaming Championships, which is always a great time.”

The TGC meets Monday and Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and attendees are welcome to come and go as they please.

They typically meet in various rooms of the Hadley Union Building, so it is important to keep up with the club’s Facebook page (Tabletop Gaming Club at IUP) and CrimsonConnect, where the location for that particular night is posted.

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Just how much is Iowa worth to candidates?

By PETE SIRIANNI

Staff Writer P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

After months of debates, TV commercials and attacks on Twitter, the 2016 election season is finally underway with the completion of the Iowa Caucuses.

For some, it’s an exciting time that marks the beginning of a whirlwind primary season, ultimately wrapping up with the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in July.

For others, it’s a continuation of outlandish views, pipe dreams and propaganda from a deep field of contenders that may not be whittled down in the near future.

To cut to the chase of Monday’s Iowa Caucuses is to say that the state really doesn’t mean that much in the grand political scope. Sure, it’s the first state that gets to choose who it assigns its delegates to.

It’s also one of the few states where, at least in theory, any of the nominees on both sides of the political spectrum have a shot at winning, unlike some states whose voters – like Pennsylvania – head to polling stations months later after candidates have either dropped out or are far behind in the electorate race.

Just this week, Republicans Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum and Democrat Martin O’Malley dropped out of their respective races

due to poor results in the caucus.

For context, George H.W. Bush defeated Ronald Reagan in 1980, while Bill Clinton came in a distant third in 1992 before both eventually won their party’s nomination and then the presidency.

So with all this attention on Iowa, just how important is it for a presidential candidate to win the Iowa Caucuses? To find the answer, look no further than the case of Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator.

Santorum, who since 2013 made 32 trips to Iowa over the course of 84 days, according to p2016.org, won the 2012 caucus, narrowly beating out eventual nominee Mitt Romney.

In fact, just once over seven elections since 1976 has the Republican caucus in Iowa chosen the eventual nominee, with that title belonging to George W. Bush in 2000. Bush 43 ran unopposed in 2004, as did his father, Bush 41, in 1992 and Ronald Reagan in 1984.

The Democratic caucuses have been a little easier to handicap in terms of forecasting the party’s nominee.

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First Lady Hillary Clinton narrowly defeated outspoken Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday, though by the slimmest of margins.

For candidates, this simply means that as much as winning in Iowa is talked about, it really doesn’t mean much, especially for the Republicans, meaning Ted Cruz is anything but a lock for nomination with Donald Trump and a motivated Florida Rep. Marco Rubio lurking right behind.

On the flip side, the Sanders campaign probably outperformed expectations. It’s time to buckle up and prepare for a wild ride during primary season, because the namecalling, debates and ads are not going to stop anytime soon.

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

A new internship program has presented itself at IUP thanks to NASA, which is looking for more students with disabilities who are pursuing science, technology, engineering and math careers.

To be considered, applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

NASA provides hands-on opportunities to its applicants in NASArelated research and activities. Internship participants will experience mentor-directed tasks that relate to the participant’s degree.

“Mentors can be civil servants, contractors or faculty conducting activities directly related to NASA’s unique assets and ongoing mission activities,” according to NASA’s internship website.

NASA holds four sessions correlating with academia: spring, summer, fall and year-long. Applicants can apply for a full- or a part-time involvement, though most of the opportunities are full-time.

The fall and spring internships normally last 16 weeks, while summer internships are a minimum of 10 weeks for collegiate applicants and eight weeks for high school students or educators, according to the web-

site. Yearlong sessions are separate from the three other sessions and are longer than 16 weeks.

Locations for the internships spread to anywhere NASA missions may be taking place. Applicants can search for locations following the application process. For a full list of locations, visit intern.nasa.gov.

If selected to take part in the internship, a 10-week stipend of $6,000 will be attributed to the participant. The participant will be responsible for his or her own housing.

To apply for the internship opportunities, students must visit the One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI), located on the internship website. Any material wished to be considered must be uploaded on the site after registering for an account.

NASA is accepting applications for the summer 2016 session now. The deadline for applications is March 2.

Any student selected for a summer internship will be contacted via email and given five days to accept or reject the offer. After the allotted time, the offer will automatically expire.

For any more information on internship opportunities or assistance in applying, contact NASA Engineer and Registered Patent Attorney Kenneth Silberman at kenneth.a.silberman@nasa.gov.

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

IUP’s mindfulness living-learning community will host the next section of the Koru Mindfulness workshop Tuesday.

The workshop takes place over four days, each session lasting 90 minutes, on Feb. 9, 16, 23 and

March 1. The course will teach students how to use mindfulness skills and meditation in order to control stress levels and improve their lives.

The program will also help students learn more about themselves to center their goals on what they really want.

The class will cover eight different kinds of meditation, with the

hope that students will be able to use some of them in their daily lives once the course is finished.

Some of the meditation methods include breathing, walking, guided imagery and eating.

Dr. Kim Weiner, who works for the IUP Counseling Center and will run the course, defines mindfulness as, “Bringing awareness to the present moment.”

Weiner said that when students are more present in the moment and practice mindfulness and meditation, they can immensely improve their lives. The course is built on the belief that people who meditate and are mindful tend to have less stress and a better perspective on life.

The Koru workshop began at Duke University and has since spread to campuses all over the country.

Weiner received training to run the workshop at Duke and intends to expand the program on IUP’s campus.

A perk of adopting the mindful lifestyle could be improved mental health, better performance in school and improved sleep.

Mindfulness can also lead to better inter-social skills by reducing judgment.

Studies have found that people who practice mindfulness and meditation are less likely to make snap judgments and are more open to listen to people.

Practice of mindfulness can promote peace and social improvement.

The course is already at full capacity, but another will start up in March. If students are interested in the workshop, they can register online.

Students interested in mindfulness can also get involved with the mindfulness living-learning community by visiting one of the three meditation rooms on campus.

Students can also visit the mindfulness living-learning community website to learn more about mindfulness and meditation through apps, Internet resources, books and CDs.

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CSL holds St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt contest for campus clubs

By MARY ROMEO

Lead Wet Ink Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

Organizations at IUP are encouraged to participate in the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt contest hosted by the Center for Student Life.

The idea of the contest is to promote positive messages and representations of IUP and its students.

Steven Marks, graduate assistant for Student and Community Engagement at the CSL, explained that the T-shirt contest “promotes a lively competition amongst student organizations and brings pride amongst IUP. “Your organization can win some money to reimburse for what was spent on the Tshirts and it also helps to get your organization’s name out there.”

The contest has been held for the past several years during the fall and spring semester for IUP Homecoming and St. Patrick’s Day, respectively.

All organizations that would like to participate in the event must submit their T-shirt design to CrimsonConnect, and a physical copy of the T-shirt must be turned in to the CSL in Pratt Hall Room 307 by March 4 at 4 p.m.

The contest is open only to student-run organizations that are currently recognized and in good standing with the university.

Last semester for the Homecoming T-

shirt contest, 10 designs were submitted and four organizations won in separate categories.

The President’s award, which constituted a $500 prize, was selected through IUP’s Facebook page by receiving the most amount of likes during a four-day period. The same award will be handed out for this contest.

Last year, the categories for the contest were best representation of paying it forward and being a good neighbor, which earned $400 and was sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs; best representation of your student organization, which earned $300 and was sponsored by the Center of Student Life; and best representation of a healthy lifestyle, which earned $250 and was sponsored by Aramark. Marks hopes to receive the same sponsors with the same awards for this semester.

Any T-shirts containing alcohol, tobacco, drug use, political propaganda, nudity, sexually explicit content, profanity or any content that is disparaging against any group, race or orientation will automatically be disqualified from the T-shirt contest.

Any shirt referencing the phrase “IUPatty’s” will also be disqualified.

“We want to stay away from that word,” Marks said.

“It carries a negative connotation and overuse of alcohol and bad decisions, which we saw a lot of a few years ago. I just think that popularizing that

is inappropriate. IUPatty’s is not IUP.” Marks said the shirts that will most likely get votes and sell well are things that are funny, catchy and represent being an IUP student.

If an organization is looking to sell a Tshirt outside on campus, it has to go online and submit a physical copy of their T-shirt and an outdoor space reservation request, which can be found on CrimsonConnect under campus links to Kevin Foster, assistant director of student leadership and new student success for the CSL. If an organization is looking to sell its Tshirts inside the Hadley Union Building, it must directly go to the HUB and acquire a space reservation spot, as well as submit a physical copy of the T-shirt for it to be approved.

T-shirt designs submitted by Friday, Feb. 26, will have a chance to be sold at the Coop Store.

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The Overview: A new sound in Indiana

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

The music scene in Indiana isn’t the biggest. It’s one that tends to live in basements, living rooms or bars, as well as the occasional open-mic nights around town.

But a new opportunity for musicians has made its way to Indiana in the form of a recording studio.

The Overview, located at 647 Philadelphia St., is a new studio established by Casey Cohen, a 24 year old from Latrobe who had a dream of opening his own studio since junior high.

He has no ties to Indiana, and even his wife, an alumna of IUP, had nothing to say on the music scene here. Still, Cohen saw a window of opportunity to bring the art to life in this small town. With Pittsburgh offering the closest recording studios, an aspiring artist from Indiana would have to travel approximately 60 miles to record,

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Casey Cohen, 24, opened a recording studio at 647 Philadelphia St. because he admires Indiana’s ‘great sense of community.’

which, in the end, would cost more money.

Cohen admires Indiana for its great sense of community, and he believes IUP livens the town culturally, as well as economically.

Cohen sees a lot of untapped musical potential and feels he could contribute to the upbringing of Indiana’s musical arts.

He always had the dream of traveling out to the big cities, like

Los Angeles or New York City to pursue his calling, and he even did some work in California. However, he feels “it’s not about where you are; it’s about what you’re doing and what direction you take.”

The Overview recording studio is equipped with Pro Tools HD software and professional recording hardware. The studio has what it needs to accommodate any musician who is ready to record.

Cohen offers services such as recording, engineering, mixing and mastering. He also makes the studio available for those who want to record any audio other than music.

To start the process, any client can contact Cohen to schedule a meeting and discuss the artist’s desires. He will then explain the equipment to the artist, how it works and what they can expect during the recording process. Not only do artists come in to record, but he also welcomes producers to come by and work with him on projects.

Cohen’s mission is to eliminate any discouragement an artist may feel when it comes to recording.

Music recording is a huge step in a musician’s career, and Cohen’s friendly attitude is welcoming to any new artist.

Today, the price of recording can be troubling for any musician, so software is made available for everyone to be their own recording engineer. But Cohen wants local artists to realize that they should not feel disheartened when it comes to meeting with studio engineers, for the sound of a professional recording studio can stand out amongst the rest of those who record at home.

Even Cohen used to record at home but found the disadvantages and needed to get out. He does encourage artists to “lay down a template” when it comes to their art, but when the time comes to take the music to the next level, it’s worth it to get serious.

Cohen sells recording times in four- or eight-hour blocks, with prices varying.

Anyone can think they will be in and out of a studio because they know what they want to do, but the recording process has a lot to it in order to create the artist’s vision. The prices of recording time are made to welcome the local student, but are also set to help improve the studio.

Unfortunately, Cohen is not yet able to accommodate full band recording, but he aspires to reach that stage in the future. At the time, he can accommodate anyone with an instrument that can fit in the booth. He does this begrudgingly, because his passion for the arts makes it hard to turn down a full band. Instead, he relies on connections at other studios to assist in the perfection of the sound.

Starting a new business in today’s economy can be trying, but any industry in today’s market survives solely off its community.

Cohen offered words of encouragement for those who might be struggling.

“Keep with it. Keep working on your music, whether it is in the studio or at home. If it’s something you are passionate about, don’t give up.”

If anyone wants to contact the studio, they can reach it at (724)717-6933, or at Casey@TheOverviewStudio.com. For more information on The Overview, visit www.theoverviewstudio.com.

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With Super Bowl Sunday approaching rapidly, there’s only so much time remaining to discuss hot topics related to the 2016 NFL season.

But since Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the major stars entering Sunday’s game, let’s dissect the one fan-proclaimed issue that surrounded the fifth-year veteran all season long: celebrating.

Newton “dabs” and points each time he crosses the first-down marker under the power of his own legs. When he scores a touchdown, the celebrating is far more exuberant.

A large group of people believe that Newton celebrates too much. A part of that same group attributes his jaunty actions to his African-American ancestry.

In rebuttal, the majority of NFL fans say, “white players celebrate, too, and no one says anything about them.”

There is no way race should be discussed in relation to this subject. The color of someone’s skin doesn’t cause them to demonstrate more excitement.

But since a racial perspective was brought into play, it caused us to approach this debate from another

perspective.

Face it, people. Newton is the NFL’s cockiest player. Is there anything wrong with that? No. The NFL is an entertainment industry, and many find it entertaining when Newton dances.

But as far as the race argument is concerned, no white player, or any player for that matter, celebrates as much as Newton does. People say, “No one bashes Aaron Rodgers for doing the ‘Discount Double Check,’ or Rob Gronkowski for his demonstrative spikes or J.J. Watt for dancing.”

For one thing, Rodgers has only done the ‘Discount Double Check’ about five times throughout his entire career. Don’t let a commercial fool you.

Gronkowski only spikes when he scores a touchdown, and Watt only dances when he records a sack, whereas Newton celebrates after a three-yard run.

Whether or not Newton celebrates too much is a judgment call. Neither sides’ reasoning can be fully supported by fact, but each of the popular arguments is wrong. To the anti-celebration fans: Newton’s race is not the cause of the celebrations. And for the pro-celebration fans: there aren’t any players that celebrate as much as Newton does.

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When coming into work today, I was told they have indeed returned. I’m pumped.

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NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman at Texas A&M, and some people wonder why everything he does is in the news.

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Valentine’s Day has turned into a holiday predicated on overloading significant others with gifts. Too many people focus on getting giant teddy bears and not enough on taking the time to love and appreciate the person they love.

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GROUNDHOG DAY 2016

Groundhog Day most likely started out as a reason to have a celebration in the middle of winter, but over the years, it’s grown and grown. Phil’s only about 40 percent effective, but the merriment surrounding Punxsutawney in February is clicking at 100 percent effectiveness.

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Ever since the invention of YouTube and the birth of the ‘viral video,’ it seems as though the prevalence of cute animal videos hasn’t dwindled for decades, and I am 100 percent okay with that. Nothing lifts my spirits quite like a tiny pig in rainboots or a baby goat in a sweater.

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COMMERCIAL CLASSICS:

5 great Super Bowl ads Two cowboys sit on a fence watching the action unfold. “That referee’s a jackass,” says one.

“Nope,” his buddy replies, “I believe that’s a zebra.”

This ad featured a cameo from the Budweiser Clydesdales in a departure from their normal appearances in tearjerker spots.

The following year, when a newly shorn calf sprinted onto the field in the middle of the horses’ game, shook his booty and was immediately dubbed a “streaker” by the two cowboys in attendance.

By JAKE ENDERS Managing Editor J.G.Enders@iup.edu

The Super Bowl is the mostwatched televised event in America. Most people tune in for the football game, but many also tune in for the commercials. Over the years, there have been some classics. Here are five of them: 1. “Hey, Kid, Catch!,” CocaCola, Super Bowl XIV (1980) “Mean” Joe Greene, an enormously intimidating mountain of a man, hobbles down a stairwell in full uniform, No. 75 Pittsburgh Steelers jersey hanging over his shoulder. He’s obviously in no mood for conversation, but a brown-haired little boy gives it a shot anyway. Mean Joe is having none of it, until the young fan generously offers up his Coke to the gridiron goliath. This finally breaks down No. 75’s defenses, and he drains it in one long gulp. The kid turns to leave, saddened, but a broad smile finally breaks across Joe’s face when he tosses his jersey to the boy with the famous line, “Hey, kid, catch!”

This is the granddaddy of them all. Of course, Super Bowl commercials existed before 1980. But Greene’s Coca-Cola ad was the

The 1980 Coca-Cola Super Bowl commercial featuring Joe Greene was an all-time great.

first to enter popular culture, even though it had already aired before the Super Bowl. Now, more than 35 years later, it still resonates.

2. “What a Great Can,” Pepsi, Super Bowl XXVI (1992) A fire-engine-red Lamborghini pulls up to a dusty roadside cafe.

Two boys turn their heads just in time to catch the sight of a fetching brunette (Cindy Crawford) in Daisy Duke shorts and a skintight, white, sleeveless shirt steps out.

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She struts across to a vending machine, the camera (and the boys’ eyes) following her every step of the way. She slowly gulps down her Pepsi and one of the boys, his voice dripping with adolescent wonder, says, “Is that a great new Pepsi can or what?”

Sex sells. In recent years, it’s been Bar Refaeli and Charlotte McKinney turning heads with their salacious performances in Super Bowl advertisements. But Crawford with the brand-new Pepsi can was the first and, thus, the most memorable.

3. “Bud, Weis and Er,” Budweiser, Super Bowl XXIX (1995) A frog sits in a dark swamp. He is croaking, as frogs tend to do, but his croaks are distinct: “Bud… Bud.” A second frog nearby joins in: “Weis.”

Then a third: “Er.” They quickly get their sounds in rhythm, and it becomes clear: “Bud…Weis…Er.” The camera cuts around, and

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we see that they’re staring at the Budweiser sign plastering the front of a bar at the edge of the swamp.

The three frogs aired for five years in total and were later joined in the ads by a pair of New York chameleons named Louie and Frankie and an inept ferret hit man.

However, controversy over the commercial’s resonance with children contributed to its demise.

Even so, “Bud, Weis and Er” is still one of the best Super Bowl commercials ever aired.

4. “Clydesdale Cameo,” Budweiser, Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) The horse’s foot goes in and out. The horse’s foot goes in, and out.

We’re watching a slow-motion replay being rewound and watched again, several times. Cut to two “teams” of horses waiting impatiently on a snow-covered field with a football in the middle.

In the foreground, a zebra, his head covered, peers into the review booth.

5. “That’s Not What Your Girlfriend Says!,” Snickers, Super Bowl XLIV (2010) It’s the weekend, and another group of guys have gathered for a good old-fashioned game of tackle football in the park. The quarterback drops back to pass, but his intended receiver is an 87-year-old woman with white hair and less-than-great speed and reflexes. The pass sails by, but not before she is hammered by a vicious tackle.

She walks back to the huddle, where she’s accused of “playing like Betty White out here.”

But a Snickers bar and a piece of sound advice do the trick, and soon it’s a significantly younger man playing wide receiver.

Not many octogenarians could pull off the line, “That’s not what your girlfriend says!” like Betty White.

But she isn’t the only person receiving Social Security who plays in the game.

In the ending scene, the quarterback is now an 88-year-old man in suspenders.

Yes, that’s the late Abe Vigoda making one of the last appearances in his storied career. Both White and Vigoda are perfect, and that alone makes it one of the best Super Bowl ads in recent memory.

Wet Ink

February 5, 2016

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Bring ’em back: 5 TV shows that need a reunion

By MARY ROMEO

is long overdue. It’s been 23 years since the cast graduated from Bayside High School and, of course, we’re curious see what they’re up to now.

None of the actors went on to star in major blockbuster movies or reach A-list status, so really there is no excuse as to why they can’t return to make a high school reunion episode. Plus we’re dying to know: are the characters just as steamy as they were in the early ‘90s?

Lead Wet Ink Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

Nearly 12 years after the series finale of “Friends,” the cast is reuniting for a special, which will premiere Feb. 21.

With “Full House” and “Gilmore Girls” also working on a reunion, fans can’t help but hope that their favorite shows will return to their old stomping grounds as well.

Here are some TV shows that aren’t planning a reunion, but probably should be: “The Office” (2005-2013) Although this comedy series ended only three years ago, it’s already time for a reunion with this stellar cast.

“The Office” lives on as one of the best television series to date, and Michael Scott (played

by Steve Carell) remains one of the most iconic TV characters of all time. It’s only appropriate that the employees at Dunder Mifflin get back together for another season of shenanigans. To be honest,

‘The Office’ aired on NBC from 2005-2013.

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though his presence would be greatly missed.

It might come off as a shock that Will Smith is the same age as Avery was when they started filming the show 20 years ago. With that kind of parallel, maybe the show should return with Smith being an uncle.

we just really want to see television’s beloved couple, Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski), together again. Although they’ve grown up and starred in other roles, they’ll always be Pam and Jim to their loyal fans.

“Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1990-1996) The cast of “Fresh Prince” isn’t complete without Uncle Phil (James Avery), who died due to surgical complications in 2013.

The show’s reunion would still be a hit without the loving uncle, al-

“That 70’s Show” (1998-2006) It’s been a decade since “That 70’s Show” ended, which makes it the perfect time for a reunion.

It’s not often that two co-stars who date on set end up getting

married and having a child in real life, but for Jackie and Kelso, played by Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, respectively, that’s their reality.

In 2013, the crew got back together and posed for a picture of them surrounding a piano, singing their theme song, but a picture isn’t enough to satisfy the fans whom are waiting to see them back together once again.

“Saved By The Bell” (19891993) “A Saved By The Bell” reunion

“Freaks and Geeks” (19992000) This quirky show about high school teens in the ’80s was canceled after the first season, and it was a huge mistake.

Sixteen years ago, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, James Franco and Martin Starr all got their start from this show, and have continued to star in major comedies together whenever they get the chance, such as “Knocked Up” and “This Is The End.” If the hilarious group decided to get back together to make a reunion, who knows what kind of antics they’d get into.

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SPORTS BIG

Spain hits

By VAUGHN DALZELL

THE PENN

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

shot in BIG game

Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

Brandon Spain struck gold Wednesday when he lifted firstplace IUP over second-place Mercyhurst University, 68-66, on a deep jumper with 1.3 seconds remaining.

“Once [Brandon Norfleet] passed me the ball, I knew I was going to shoot,” Spain (junior, communications media) said. “It felt good to make that shot.”

Norfleet (senior, communications media) soared up the ladder as he collected a Gerrae Williams missed 3-point attempt with 30 seconds left in the game and the score tied at 66.

He casually brought the ball up before the team started to run its

(Tyresha Barnes/ The Penn) Brandon Spain took a shot in IUP’s 86-69 win over Urbana University on Nov. 13.

final play. Norfleet advanced toward the 3-point line before drawing a double team and kicking the ball to the corner to a wide-open Spain.

Then Spain did the rest.

“I knew I didn’t have to rush my shot,” Spain said. “The defender closed out slow, so I went to my one-dribble pull-up and it went in.”

IUP’s 11-game win streak is an

unfamiliar occurrence. Throughout the Crimson Hawks’ national title chase last season, they never won more than eight in a row. This year’s team, now 17-5 (14-3), has a chance, with four games remaining, to close out the regular season on a 15-game win streak.

“There isn’t much better than winning,” C.J. Rudisill (freshman, marketing) said, “but when you do it consecutively, it’s a great feeling.”

Spain finished the game with 12 points, six rebounds and went 5 of 12 from the floor while Norfleet led the game in scoring with 22 points. Norfleet finished 8 of 18, including six assists and four rebounds in a full 40 minutes of game action.

IUP’s bench yet again had another dominating game, outscoring Mercyhurst’s, 28 to 17. The

Lakers, now 15-6 (12-5), outshot the Crimson Hawks by a hair, edging them out 47.2 percent to 46.6 percent.

Dante Lombardi (freshman, management) also contributed 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists on 4 for 11 shooting while Daddy Ugbede (senior, communications media) pitched in 11 points in 20 minutes before fouling out.

Next up, IUP hosts a slumping Edinboro University (12-8) Saturday, as the Fighting Scots have lost their last two games by an average of 15 points.

IUP now holds a two-game lead over Mercyhurst and can clinch the PSAC West with two more victories and one Laker loss. On the other side of the PSAC, West Chester sits at 18-3 (14-3) and likely will earn the opposite No. 1 seed in the PSAC if they win out.

Crimson Hawks give up first place in loss to Lakers

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

The Crimson Hawks suffered their largest margin of defeat Wednesday in a 75-55 loss against Mercyhurst University.

The game knocked IUP’s women’s basketball from No. 1 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West division to No. 2.

IUP has a conference record of 12-5 and an overall mark of 15-6.

IUP’s loss gave California University of Pennsylvania the opportunity it needed to snatch the top spot.

“I expect us to come back from this loss and play the way we know how,” Megan Smith (sophomore, human resources) said.

“The teams we have left on our

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schedule are all very good teams, but I’m confident that we have the talent to win.”

Although IUP held a brief lead of four points during the first quarter, Mercyhurst outscored IUP by 14 points in both the second and third quarters, making the chances of a comeback even more challenging.

Zhané Brooks (senior, chemistry/pre-pharmacy) led the Crimson Hawks with 15 points, four rebounds and three assists. Smith came in close behind with 14 points and four rebounds, and Carolynn Appleby (freshman, safety science) also chipped in 10 points.

Smith stressed communication as an important aspect of rebounding.

“As a team, we need to continue to play together and com-

municate on the court,” she said.

“Communication is really important, especially on defense. I think if we can step up our intensity and take care of the ball, we will be in good shape.”

IUP shot 38.5 percent from the field and, despite three players scoring in the double digits, the team couldn’t recover.

“I think [this game] showed us that we could really improve some things in our team defense,” Smith said.

“If we can hold teams to less points, then we aren’t so pressured to score on the offensive end.”

Just five games stand between IUP and the PSAC Championship, but the team is confident about its chances.

“It’s hard to believe that we only have a handful of regular season games left,” Smith said. “This sea-

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(Penn file photo) Zhané Brooks attempted a layup in IUP’s 79-70 win over University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown last season.

son is going by very quickly but I know we are all looking forward to playoffs.”

The Crimson Hawks will be back

in action when they play PSAC rival Edinboro University at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Sports

February 5, 2016

Sports

Signing Day:

short, sweet and to the point

By JOSH HILL

Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu

On Wednesday, the IUP football team welcomed seven studentathletes who signed national letters of intent to play with the Crimson Hawks next season.

Head coach Curt Cignetti has stepped up his recruiting FOOTBALL efforts the past number of years in an attempt to build a solid foundation for the program.

“We are extremely excited about the quality of this class,” Cignetti said. “We didn’t lose many seniors, and while the class is small in numbers, it is large in talent and character.”

The class’s seven players come from four different states and feature some very talented high school athletes.

Linebacker was one of the main areas of focus in this year’s recruiting class for the Crimson Hawks, and early indications suggest they have addressed that need as IUP added three to its roster.

Damon Lloyd won the Mr. Football Award as a senior at John Carroll High School last year, racking up a statehigh 175 tackles.

Branden Myers played his high Damon Lloyd school football at Downingtown West High School and finished 2015 with 95 tackles. Myers made multiple plays on the defensive side of the ball in his senior year, notching an interception and two fumble recoveries.

Nick Amendola rounds out the linebacker recruits for the Crimson Hawks.

Amendola attended Norwin High School in Westmoreland County, where he spent two years

as the team’s starting quarterback.

Amendola racked up 108 tackles last year, including a 22-tackle performance in a game against Connellsville.

Other defensive recruits include Dondrea Tillman and Andrew Robertson.

Tillman is a 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end out of Sterling, Va., where he attended Potomac Falls High School.

A two-sport athlete, Tillman won the 2015 Conference 14 Defensive Player of the Year award his senior year.

Robertson, a defensive back, comes to IUP by way of the DeMatha football program in Maryland.

At a school that consistently churns out Division I recruits, Robertson has played against topflight competition throughout his high school career. Robertson intercepted five passes and forced eight fumbles on the season.

Running back Malik Anderson is an all-purpose player who has drawn comparisons to Michael Mann, IUP’s all-time rushing leader. Anderson set a record for all-purpose yards at Howard High School in Maryland with 4,940.

Anderson brings a great change of pace to the IUP backfield.

Nate Richmond is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound wide receiver out of Centerville High School in Ohio.

Richmond had nearly 800 yards receiving a season ago and caught 11 touchdown passes.

The class is small, but it makes sense.

IUP added 22 players to the roster in 2014 on National Signing Day and 17 players last season.

Despite its size, Cignetti is confident about the abilities of this year’s signing class.

“I really like the toughness that all of these guys come with,” Cignetti said.

“They will add to the competition right away in fall camp and represent IUP with class.”

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IUP earns No. 19 ranking

By JOSH HILL

Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu

For the third time in four seasons, IUP football ended the year ranked in the top 25, earning the No. 19 spot in both the D2Football.com and American Football Coaches Association polls.

After finishing 2014 with a 6-5 record, IUP put toFOOTBALL gether a 9-3 season in 2015. Head coach Curt Cignetti concluded his fifth season at the helm of the IUP football team and will enter 2016 with a 43-15 (.741) record.

IUP won a share of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West division and also advanced to the NCAA Division II football playoffs for the 16th time in program history.

After losing its season opener, IUP won five straight before dropping a nationally televised game to Slippery Rock University, which was the only other PSAC school

to finish in the top 25. The Crimson Hawks rolled into the playoffs winning the final three games of the regular season. IUP’s two regular season losses came by a combined two points.

IUP defeated the University of Charleston, 47-21, in the first round of the playoffs. Freshman quarterback Lenny Williams (accounting) ran for 151 yards and four touchdowns in the victory.

The season ended with a 1713 loss to Shepherd University in the second round of the playoffs.

The Rams went on to the NCAA Division II National Championship Game, ultimately falling to Northwest Missouri State.

IUP played well on both sides of the ball in 2015. Offensively, the Crimson Hawks averaged 293.6 yards on the ground each game, a mark that ranked first in the PSAC and fifth in the nation.

On the defensive side of the ball, IUP allowed only 104.3 rushing yards per contest, ranking them 13th in NCAA Div. II.

Williams earned the 2015 NCAA Division II All-Super Region One Freshman of the Year honor, as the dynamic playmaker finished his redshirt freshman season with more than 2,700 yards of total offense and 21 touchdowns.

Even with the success, Williams enters the 2016 season with a chip on his shoulder.

“Everyone coming back will remember this feeling,” Williams said after IUP’s loss to Shepherd.

Two of the main returners for next year come in the form of sophomores Walt Pegues (communications media) and Chris Temple (accounting). The playmakers are looking forward to another successful season.

“It’s only going to get better,” Temple said in an interview last year. “It’s just the beginning.”

“We have to keep building an identity,” Pugues added.

The Crimson Hawks lost only 10 seniors to graduation and played 42 freshmen and sophomores last season.

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