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14 things you didn’t know about Valentine’s Day By SARAH CLARK Contributing Writer S.A.Clark@iup.edu

In 1537, King Henry VII officially declared Feb. 14 the holiday of St. Valentine’s Day. Since then, it has become one of the biggest holidays celebrated in the United States, as well as in other countries. With that in mind, here are 14 facts about the day dedicated to love: 1. The most popular myth of Valentine’s Day is the story of St. Valentine. There was a priest who defied

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the law of Roman Emperor Claudius II, who made it illegal for men to marry their girlfriends. Valentine performed secret marriages for the young couples, but eventually he was arrested. He was beheaded on Feb. 14 in 296 B.C., hence the date of celebration. 2. In Victorian times, it was bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card. 3. About three percent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets. 4. Girls of Medieval times ate bizarre foods on Valentine’s Day to

make them dream of their future spouse. 5. During the Middle Ages, young people drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would then wear the name on their sleeves for a week. This was the origin of the phrase, “To wear your heart on your sleeve.” 6. Physicians of the 1800s commonly advised their patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining for lost love. 7. More than 35 million heartshaped chocolate boxes will be sold

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for Valentine’s Day. 8. Valentine’s Day is a big day for procrastinators because more than 50 percent of all cards are bought in the six days leading up to the holiday. 9. 189 million stems of roses are sold in the U.S the day of. 10. Verona, Italy, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet each year. Verona is where the namesakes of William Shakespeare’s famous play lived. 11. Men pay about $130 on candy, cards, jewelry, flowers and dates

for Valentine’s Day. This is more than double what women spend. 12. It is said that if you see a goldfinch on Valentine’s Day, you will marry a millionaire. 13. A superstition says that if you find a glove on the road on Valentine’s Day, your future betrothed will have the matching glove. 14. On Valentine’s Day, the first name you read or hear is the name of the one you will marry. Singles commonly celebrate Singles Awareness Day on Feb. 14, but don’t worry, Feb. 15 is half-priced candy day.

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ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

• Alicia MacMillan, 21, of Perkasie, was cited with public drunkenness after Indiana Borough Police found she attempted to enter someone else’s residence in the 800 block of Grant Street at 1:17 a.m. Feb. 6, according to police. • Megan Buettner, 18, of Malvern; Jesse Wetterlund, 19, of Chadds Ford; Mark Williams, 19, of Phoenixville; and Kyle Tashjian, 19, of Malvern, were all cited with underage drinking after IUP Police responded to a report in Stephenson Hall at 12:19 a.m. Feb. 7, according to police.

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• Bandar Alfadliah, 20, of Rochester, N.Y., and Jeremy Latrella, 19, of Ridgefield Park, N.J., were charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after IUP Police conducted an investigation in Wallwork Hall at 9:25 p.m. Feb. 5, according to police.

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• Travis Honnick, 21, of Carlstadt, N.J., was cited with harassment after borough police found that he shoved a female in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street at 2:03 a.m. Feb. 3, according to police.

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• Glenn Griffin, 19, of Philadelphia, was charged with criminal trespass after IUP Police conducted an investigation in Stephenson Hall at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 29, according to police.

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• Andre Williams, 21, of Philadelphia; Daniel Coach, 21, of Indiana; and Ala Duppins, 20, of Philadelphia, were all cited with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after borough police investigated a fight at the Hadley Union Building, 319 Pratt Drive, at 3:25 p.m. Feb. 4, according to police.

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procrastinating penny pinchers By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman@iup.edu

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you don’t have plans yet, time is running out. There are plenty of great activities to do with a loved one on a college budget. Here are seven affordable, last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas: 1. Ice skating: Hand-holding. Hot chocolate. What more could you ask for? Ice skating is a fun thing to do with your partner. It is important to note, though, that this weekend, S&T Bank Arena, located at 497 E. Pike Road in Indiana, will have public skating only on Saturday from 8 to 10 p.m. 2. Dinner: Can’t go wrong with a classic. With many great restaurants in town, there are plenty of options such as Benjamin’s or Taze Ristorante. Call soon to make reservations or find out their V-Day specials. Of

course, if you’d rather not go out, you can always stay in and cook a nice dinner for two. 3. Preserve memories: This one has a lot of variety, such as making an intimate, personal video discussing favorite memories. It could also be as simple as creating a scrapbook or time capsule together.

4. Scavenger hunt: Put together a list of personalized clues and turn Valentine’s Day into a fun game. This can be an excellent way to

share time together that is full of surprises. It works even better when you get friends involved in the process of being part of the clues. 5. Breakfast in bed: Who doesn’t love a lazy Sunday of lounging around in bed all day in their pajamas? Turn it up a notch by bringing breakfast into the mix. Then, if you want, you can stay in bed all day and watch TV or relax and enjoy each other’s company. 6. Go outside: Enjoy one another’s company and Mother Nature at the same time. There is a lot to do outside, like watching a sunrise or sunset together, playing in the snow or going for a walk. Then, follow it up by warming up inside with hot chocolate. 7. Have an indoor picnic: It is too cold outside for a picnic, but perfect inside. Spread out a blanket in the middle of the floor, turn off your cellphones and enjoy some homecooked food and each other’s company at the same time.

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Board of Directors discuss finance, Undergraduate, graduate scholars campus violence at meeting forums scheduled By TIFFANY CATHERMAN Staff Writer T.M.Catherman@iup.edu

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IUP’s 2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Forum aims to give students an opportunity to present any scholarly work they have produced. The event for undergraduates will be held on April 5 and the graduate forum will be held the following day. Scholarly work at IUP can come in many different forms, which is why the event will try to cover all major areas of study by including oral paper presentations, poster presentations, business case competition, a performance exhibit and a juried art exhibit. Students must have a faculty sponsor to start the process of applying to be in the forum. Then, the student must decide what area they wish to present in. Once all that is said and done, there are guidelines students must adhere to. To view specific guidelines, students should visit the IUP website and refer to the forum details page. Poster presentations will take place in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room, and set up for the posters will be between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. The presentations will be on April 6 between 12:30 and 1:45 p.m. Oral presentations won’t exceed 15 minutes, and each presenter will have five minutes for a question-andanswer session. There will also be access to a computer and projector to accompany the presenter. The Business Case Competition will be judged by IUP business de-

partment faculty members and local business owners. To participate, students will receive a business case and have to research the company and other aspects pertaining to the business in order to present their conclusions to the judges and audience members. Any student involved in the creative arts is encouraged to participate in the event as well. Examples of performance presentations include, but are not limited to, visual art installations, literary readings or performances. Time allotted for the performer will be 20 minutes. Within the timeframe, students/performers may allow for questions. The musical exhibits will not be held in the Hadley Union Building, but in Cogswell Hall. For information on the Juried Art Exhibit, contact Kipp Gallery Director Chris McGinnis with questions. Both undergraduates and graduates are permitted to submit artwork for the exhibit. There will also be a competition for the best bibliography held by the IUP Libraries. Monetary prizes will be awarded to those who show exemplary achievements during the forum. Awards will be presented for best in session, posters, performances, bibliography and juried art. For more information on how to submit work or the awards, register for the event or visit the IUP website. There, students can find resources that may help them with their presentations, more detailed outlines of the guidelines or contact information to get started. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Feb. 26.

IUP’s Student Cooperative Association Board of Directors met Thursday in the Hadley Union Building Knowlton Room to discuss finances and violence occurring at IUP. David Piper, chair of the IUP’s department of employment and labor relations, called the meeting to order, welcoming those present back for the spring semester and recalling the minutes from the board’s last meeting and asking for any recommendations from the other board members. Violence among students and non-students was the next topic on the agenda. “Over the last year, we have had our fair share of not-so-good behavior,” said Louis Garzarelli, executive director and CEO of the Co-op. “These actions have been disruptive, aggressive and criminal in nature.”

Criminal actions, including thefts from the Co-op Store and food courts, were mentioned along with physical altercations around campus. The board announced that it is working with both university and Indiana Borough Police to deal with these problems. “Our first priority for our facility,” Garzarelli said, “should be that we consider this a safe haven for all of our students.” Lastly, attention turned to Wayne Kablack, a local attorney, who announced that the Indiana commissioners decided not to certify tax assessments and pushed the decision back until May. Appeals have been made and the board’s case is scheduled for April. “We anticipate that most of our assessments are going to be resolved before then,” Kablack said, “and we are not going to go to trial. But if we do, we will be ready to go with it.” The finances committee discussed the conversion of $22,000

from the 2015-2016 year to the Coop entertainment industry that originally was a one-time deal. The board now wants to make sure it is a permanent change. Joshua Castle, a member of the finances committee, recalled a successful fall semester event. “We saw the success of the ‘Straight Outta Compton’ movie and guest speaker,” Castle said. “We wanted to make sure that got reallocated to a permanent base.” The board is now looking at student elections. Nine students are currently running for election, the highest participation the board has ever seen. Elections run from Monday to Feb. 26, and students will be receiving emails allowing them to vote soon. The board is a group of elected students and alumni who come together to discuss campus activity, programs and opportunities for students. It is also involved with the finances and safety of the campus.

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Take Back the Night aims to put an end to all forms of domestic violence.

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

Take Back the Night, an event meant to protest domestic violence, kicks off at 8 p.m. April 13 in the courtyard between Putt and Delaney halls.

The Haven Project is searching for volunteers to help with the event, which starts with a march around campus and ends with a speak-out in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. Th speakout is meant to allow survivors to come forward and share their experiences in a safe public forum, said event coordinator Katharine McKinney (senior, criminology). “Don’t walk alone at night,” is a common adage told to women, and Take Back the Night was originally created by women who wanted to “reclaim the night from fear of being assaulted,” McKinney said. “It has evolved into representing all victims and survivors, as well as raising awareness about this serious issue.” In advance, volunteers will do promotional tasks like making buttons, hanging flyers and chalking the sidewalks of the Oak Grove, McKinney said. Others will also help set up and tear down on the day of the event, as well as pass out free T-shirts and other giveaways. The biggest, and most satisfying, takeaway is the information the event disperses, according to McKinney. “In my opinion, the most rewarding part about TBTN is letting survivors know that there are resources available, and that there are people who will believe and support them,” she said.

1. To show your support for survivors: One in five women will be sexually assaulted. TBTN came to be in an effort to stand up against this statistic – to have survivors speak out on sexual assault, dating violence and other abuse. Survivors are our neighbors, roommates, classmates and friends. Many survivors take this opportunity to break the silence and share their story. Even if you can’t volunteer, tell your friends about the event and attend a SignMaking Workshop to create signs for the event. As the event approaches, more information will be distributed through The Beak, IUP’s email newsletter. 2. To talk about sexual assault honestly: The prevalence of assault on college campuses is an issue for everyone. As a generation, we need to stand up and say that sexual assault is not and will not tolerated. It is wrong to have sex with someone who is unable to give sober consent. Ninety percent of victims know their perpetrator. Therefore, remembering not to walk alone at night really won’t be much help. This event is about breaking the silence – the majority of assaults do not happen from hooded figures in the bushes, but from classmates, coworkers, family members and friends. At this event, survivors have a chance to talk about their experience and its effects on the survivor. Any victims who wish to speak are welcome. By volunteering to help with the event, you are helping to create a platform for which survivors can utilize to break their silence.

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Valentine’s Day: As told by florists

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The Flower Gallery, located at 635 Church St., is decorated with pink and white flowers for the romantic holiday.

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Indiana Floral Co., located at 721 Philadelphia St., normally receives about 500 orders on Valentine’s Day.

By AGATHA PHILLIPS Staff Writer A.R.Phillips@iup.edu

It’s easy to order a bouquet of flowers for your sweetheart, but what really goes into Valentine’s Day, from a florist’s perspective? Well, Valentine’s Day can be thought of as Black Friday for flower companies, with a lot of preparation and long hours going into this one day a year. Around Valentine’s Day, there is nothing but stress, according to Courtney, who works for Indiana Floral Co., located at 721 Philadelphia St. “On a normal day, we will get 20 orders, but over [the two days before] Valentine’s Day, we will get about 500 orders,” she said. Denise Chresos, of the Flower Gallery, 635 Church St., voiced a similar opinion. “The most stressful part is getting everything done on time,” she said. Both women also said they utilize extra help in the shops for Valentine’s Day.

There is a need for additional people to de-thorn the roses especially, Chresos said. At Indiana Floral, there can be up to six people delivering flowers that day, and the Flower Gallery uses a two-person system to get the flowers out quickly. Chresos also pointed out that even though Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, Friday will most likely be their busiest day of the weekend. “Men like to deliver arrangements to their wives at work, so on Friday we deliver to a lot of offices and schools,” she said. While both shops offer a wide variety of arrangements, which sport many types of flowers in all colors and add-ons like stuffed animals and balloons, both florists said the most common order they receive is a classic bouquet of a dozen red roses, by far. So if you end up being lucky enough to receive flowers on Sunday, thank the giver, of course, but also be appreciative of the florist that made your arrangement possible.

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Her Campus to host second Galentine’s Day event By TYLER MILLER

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Ladies on campus are getting ready to “girl out” this weekend at the second Galentine’s Day, hosted by IUP’s chapter of Her Campus. Her Campus is an online magazine community designed just for college women. Led by president Amanda Rice (marketing, junior), IUP’s Her Campus was recently ranked “in the top 15 percent of all 290 chapters throughout seven countries,” according to Rice. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, the Galentine’s Day festivities will take place in the Hadley Union Building Susquehanna Room. “We have makeup representatives, we do manicures and we are [showing] ‘Bridesmaids,’” Rice said. “We have raffles going on

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[too], [and] we get donations from Her Campus national, so this year we are raffling away a Vera Bradley blanket and ID cases. “Our Mary Kay representative is donating something [for the raffle], too.” The idea came to be after a writer for Her Campus watched an episode of “Parks and Recreation,” a popular sitcom, in which the main character hosted her own Galentine’s Day. “Cost is $2 a person [which includes raffle tickets], and 50 percent of the proceeds are going to Take Back the Night and the Haven Project. “They’re something we all [at Her Campus IUP] agreed [are] a very important organization[s] on campus,” Rice said. “[The Galentine’s Day event] is just a way to chill and relax and a good way to get ready for whatever you’re doing for Valentine’s Day.”

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It is easy to see Valentine’s Day as a time to be bitter about love lost, love lacking or love fleeting. We find the aisles of our local supermarkets filled with heart-shaped goods and think about what we don’t have. We see happy couples on dates and, if we’re being honest, have trouble wishing them well. Where did this obsession come from? It seems that almost every other day of the year, the majority of us are content with being romantically uninvolved, but on this day, all the single ladies (and gentlemen) become slightly uncomfortable with the idea of being alone. According to the History Channel, Valentine’s Day has something to do with Saint Valentine, but no one is sure exactly who that is or what this saint did. One legend says that Valentine was a priest in third-century Rome. Valentine was, according to the story, killed for performing marriages after Emperor

Claudius II outlawed them, saying that single men made better warriors. The holiday was not deemed romantic until the late 14th century, and even then it may have been a day of romance simply because it was seen as the beginning of mating season for birds. By the 18th century, Valentine’s cards were commonly exchanged between friends and lovers of all social classes. Perhaps the key to being happy on this day, regardless of whether or not you have a significant other, is to treat this day as a day to celebrate the people you love in your life. There is no rule that says that Valentine’s Day is for lovers; there is no doctrine stating that the love celebrated must be the romantic kind, despite the popular narrative. So this Valentine’s Day, buy your roommate a card, send flowers to your parents or buy chocolates for your best friends. Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, going on a date or spending time alone, we at The Penn hope your holiday is filled with love ... even if it is just from your dog.

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WASHINGTON. D.C. – The FBI still cannot unlock the encrypted cellphone of one of the San Bernardino shooters more than two months after the California terrorist attack. FBI Director James Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that his agency’s inability to access the information in the retrieved phone is an example of the effect on law enforcement of the growing use of encryption technology. Comey said the problem of “going dark” is overwhelmingly affecting law enforcement at all levels. “It affects cops and prosecutors and sheriffs and detectives

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trying to make murder cases, car accident cases, kidnapping cases, drug cases,” Comey said. He said the biggest concern was phones that automatically locked and secured all information inside. “It is a big problem for law enforcement armed with a search warrant, when you find a device that can’t be opened even when a judge said there’s probable cause to open it,” Comey said. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, the ranking Democrat on the committee, and the committee’s chairman, Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), have said they are considering legislation that would compel manufacturers to provide law enforcement access to encrypted data when there’s a court order. Industry associations have opposed such proposals.

While encryption issues are more common in local criminal cases, counterterrorism investigations are also affected, Comey said. He cited the December attack in San Bernardino, in which Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik killed 14 people at a holiday party. “In San Bernardino, a very important investigation to us, we still have one of those killers’ phones that we have not been able to open. It’s been over two months now; we’re still working on it,” Comey said. Comey previously told Congress that investigators could not read more than 100 text messages that one of the shooters who attacked a cartoon contest in Garland, Texas, last year exchanged with an “overseas terrorist.” The contest was to draw cari-

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catures of the Prophet Muhammad. Privacy advocates who oppose limits on encryption argue that giving such backdoor access to data opens devices to thieves and hackers. A recent report from Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society concluded that law enforcement fears of encryption are exaggerated, in part

because increasingly sophisticated technology is opening up other ways for police to conduct surveillance. National Intelligence Director James Clapper told the senators that he thinks the government and tech companies should be able to work out a solution without resorting to legislation. “I’m not sure we’ve exhausted all the possibilities here techno-

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Khalifa returns with new self-titled album By SAMANTHA BELL Staff Writer S.M.Bell@iup.edu

Wiz Khalifa returned to his “Pittsburgh sound” with the release of “Khalifa,” which dropped Feb. 5. This is the hip-hop artist’s sixth studio release and it consists of 13 tracks that are reminiscent of some of Khalifa’s earlier releases in terms of musical style. Wiz Khalifa’s lyricism is solid and catchy as always. “Khalifa” sounds as if he is returning to his rapping roots, and this album is truly reliant on his forthright flow. Some of the notable collaborations on the album include “iSay,” featuring Juicy J, and “Lit,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. “This album was just for his core followers to vibe with before he puts out Rolling Papers 2,” said Ramon L. Silva (senior, business management and entrepreneurship), a member of Khalifa’s Taylor Gang posse. “This album was just Wiz Khalifa being ‘Khalifa.’” Khalifa is not an artist who remains inside his comfort zone. He’s not afraid to take risks and stretch himself beyond what’s expected of

his genre of music. For instance, he embarked on the “Boys of Zummer” tour with the pop-punkoriented Fall Out Boy in 2015. Taking these these artistic risks has allowed Khalifa to reaps the benefits, as well as a few Grammy nominations. An example is his Song of the Year nomination for his collaboration with Charlie Puth on “See You Again.” The Pittsburgh native kept fans eagerly awaiting his album by releasing singles along the way, such as “King of Everything,” which has nearly seven million views on YouTube as of Feb. 11. His next project, “Rolling Papers 2: The Weed Album,” is set to release sometime in 2016. One thing is for sure, Khalifa has become a huge success story. He has won Billboard Music Awards, he is a 10-time Grammy nominee, he has collaborated with hip-hop legacies and he’s truly created not just name for himself, but an entire brand. However, the most impressive aspect of Khalifa’s career thus far is the fact that, above all else, he has remained loyal to his hometown every step of the way.

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Wiz Khalifa debuted his latest album, ‘Khalifa,’ Feb. 5. It is the rapper’s sixth studio release.

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Rapper Kanye West ended intense speculation Thursday when he announced the official title of his newest album: “The Life of Pablo.” “TLOP” was released Thursday evening via live stream from Madison Square Garden in NYC, where

West also hosted a fashion show. The event, dubbed the Yeezy Season 3 fashion show/listening party, drew an audience of 20 million at its peak. West also said he is working on a video game called “Only One,” which is about his mother.

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What nobody wants to talk about on Valentine’s Day By CARLY SMITH

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

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to spend it than with a cliché movie date? Luckily, there are three anticipated movies set to release Friday, one being Marvel’s highly anticipated “Deadpool.” Ryan Reynolds has been taking over TV this past week as the

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eponymous character, interrupting commercial breaks to let viewers know that they need to see his movie for Valentine’s Day. “Deadpool” is an actionpacked comedy produced by Fox Studios that depicts the life of Wade Wilson. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, he undergoes an experiment that leaves him with enhanced healing powers and a less-than-stable mental makeup, which leads to his alter ego. Reynolds is not playing the typical superhero. He is portraying an antihero whose careless, reckless attitude makes him a favorite. This is easily one of the most anticipated movies this year for comic book buffs. Another fan favorite set to open is “Zoolander 2.” Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are at it again 15 years after the original, portraying the suave Derek Zoolander and Hansel, respectively. Their mission

this time around is to stop Mugatu (Will Ferrell) from trying to kill the world’s most beautiful people. Joining this comical cast are Kristen Wiig, Penelope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch and Justin Bieber. What better way to sit back and relax this Valentine’s Day than to watch an overdue sequel? If you happen to be alone this this Valentine’s Day, don’t worry; there’s an option for you, too. You can go and enjoy the comedy “How to Be Single,” starring Rebel Wilson of “Pitch Perfect” fame, and Dakota Johnson, from “Fifty Shades of Grey.” After having a long-term relationship in college, Alice (Johnson), needs a break and learns how to handle the single life again. In an unfamiliar city, Robin (Wilson) teaches Alice how to navigate through the city while having plenty of fun along the way. Alice learns how to party, get free drinks and date again under the wings of Robin. Joining this dynamic duo is Leslie Mann, who helps teach Alice the perks of being single.

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This story contains opinion and some explicit content: Well, it’s almost the big day – Valentine’s Day. People rant and rave about how to properly prepare for the holiday, buying the “perfect” gift, making the “perfect” dinner, but why isn’t anyone talking about having sex on Valentine’s Day? It’s funny that a phenomena as prominent in our society as sex is talked about so carefully and infrequently. Despite the fact that we have an education system that pushes abstinence, there is no denying that a lot of people have sex. Allow me to (s)explain. Absolutely nobody should ever pressure you or make you feel bad for not having sex with them. Whether you don’t want to have sex, you enjoy having lots of sex or you only have sex in relationships, that is your choice. Just because it is Valentine’s Day does not mean that you “owe” it to your partner to engage in sexual activity. If you mutually decide to get

the bed rocking, you are faced with another decision: to wear a condom or not to wear a condom. Sounds shocking, doesn’t it? There is a lot more acceptance of not wearing a condom than people are made to think. Some women say that their partners “can’t get off” when they wear a rubber and that they want to make it as pleasurable for them as possible. Some women have also said that they can sometimes enjoy the latex-free experience, as well. Now, don’t get me wrong here – there are some pretty effective birth controls out there. However, condoms don’t just better protect you from unwanted pregnancy – they protect you from diseases. So if you are taking a pill or injection birth control and not using condoms because you “can’t get pregnant” and he “can’t get off,” you are still at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Also, for all the male readers, try to keep the pleasure equal. Your partner deserves to feel pleasure, and there is nothing sexier than someone who prioritizes that. When one partner is uncomfortable with something (such as

having unprotected sex), the other partner shouldn’t be upset, because it is their choice to do what they want with their body. Mid-intercourse is not the time to decide if something is OK. Without that person’s verbal consent, your decision is based off of only assumptions. It sounds kind of uncomfortable, but the only way to be completely confident that your partner is equally interested in having sex is to ask, “Would you like to have sex with me?” People may say that this kills the mood and that they prefer spontaneity. However, is it worth the risk of doing something to someone that they potentially don’t want? Shouldn’t you find out how the woman you are penetrating feels before you penetrate her? Valentine’s Day is all about showing people love and affection – but it doesn’t mean you are obligated to have sex or perform sexual “favors” for your partner. And if your partner wants you to wear a condom, wear it. Remember to ask for consent, and never just assume that if they allow one sexual act that they will also allow another one.

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Missed free throw leads to consecutive win No. 13

IUP inches closer to division title following one-point win over Golden Eagles By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

With four players scoring in double digits, the IUP Crimson Hawks (19-5, 12-2) rallied to secure a narrow victory over the Clarion University Golden Eagles (12-13, 9-10) Wednesday. The victory, in which IUP led only once, helps the Crimson Hawks maintain their three-game lead over Mercyhurst University (15-7, 12-6) in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Brandon Norfleet (senior, communications media) nailed two free throws with 9.9 seconds left before Clarion’s Rob Agurs made his first free throw with 2.5 seconds left, bringing the game within one. Agurs then missed his second foul shot, and Tevin Hanner (senior, sociology) grabbed the rebound to retire the Golden Eagles for the night. Norfleet scored a game-high 22 points on 5 of 15 shooting in his sixth 40-minute game of the season. Norfleet, who added six re-

bounds and made 9 of 13 free throws, maintained his PSAC scoring lead at 22.3 points per game and cracked IUP’s all-time scoring list in a single season with 535. Sitting at No. 18, he will have to score five points to pass former teammate Shawn Dyer. Brandon Spain (junior, communications media) broke out for 12 points, two assists and a seasonhigh eight rebounds. Hanner played 29 minutes, his most minutes since Dec. 5 when he recorded 35 against Kutztown University. Hanner flirted with a doubledouble, grabbing seven boards and scoring eight points. He also got to the free throw line eight times and made four. Daddy Ugbede (senior, communications media) pitched in 13 points and six rebounds, but he was limited due to foul trouble. Anthony Glover (sophomore, marketing) added 10 points on 4 of 8 from the field. IUP took 30 foul shots, making 19. The Crimson Hawks committed 19 fouls themselves, which resulted in eight different Clarion players shooting multiple free throws; they went a combined 16

(Sara Bertram/ The Penn) Teammates looked on as Tevin Hanner took a shot during IUP’s 94-73 victory over Edinboro University on Feb. 6.

of 19 from the stripe. “The credit goes to the defense,” head coach Joe Lombardi said. “We had to dig down and find a little toughness.” IUP held Clarion to 40-percent shooting and 36 percent from 3-point range. Agurs, Andre An-

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thony and De’Ondre Terrell combined to form the majority of Clarion’s offense. The trio combined for 17 of 30 from the field for 48 points, while the rest of the team was 5 of 24 for 20 points. The Crimson Hawks shot 47 percent, recording 30 points in the

paint and going 4 of 10 from beyond the arc. IUP will look to keep its hot streak alive when it travels to take on rival Slippery Rock University (13-11, 8-10) at 7 p.m. Saturday. The Crimson Hawks need to win one of their three remaining games to clinch a PSAC West title.

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IUP alum reaches pinnacle of his profession

Ben McAdoo goes from Homer City to head coach of the New York Giants By JOSH HILL

Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu

Things haven’t come easy for 38-year-old IUP alumnus Ben McAdoo. His path to the NFL has been an unconventional one, but now McAdoo is at the pinnacle of his profession after being named the 17th head coach in New York Giants history Jan. 14. The Giants originally hired McAdoo in 2014 to serve as offensive coordinator under former head coach Tom Coughlin. Now, he is ready to embark on his first head coaching assignment at any level of football.

Ben McAdoo

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It is an impressive feat made even more impressive by his humble beginnings. Growing up in nearby Homer City, McAdoo started along the offensive and defensive line as a player in high school. He was not the most athletic or physically dominating player, but he used technique and scrupulous preparation to excel on the gridiron. As a student at IUP back in the ’90s, McAdoo went back to his high school alma mater to help coach at Homer-Center before attending graduate school at Michigan State University. McAdoo did not play or coach football or coach during his time as an undergraduate at IUP, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in health and physical education, but he was always looking to advance his skills as a coach. In his role as a graduate assistant, McAdoo helped coach the

special teams. He made his procoaching debut coaching in the National Football League with the New Orleans Saints after being hired to the staff by fellow IUP alumnus Jim Haslett, who was the head coach at the time in 2004. McAdoo also coached with the 49ers during the 2005 season and spent eight years with the Green Bay Packers as the tight ends coach, guiding the likes of Bubba Franks, Donald Lee and Jermichael Finley. McAdoo had a lot of people to thank in his introductory press conference with the Giants, many of whom were Homer City natives. Greg Page is the director of athletics at Homer-Center High School and has served as the high school football coach for the past 10 seasons. McAdoo and Page corresponded back and forth back in 2013, the year the Wildcats won the District 6 Championship. Page’s father coached against McAdoo as a player. Page, like many in the Homer City community, is not surprised by the success of McAdoo. “I would think the odds would be against [making it to the NFL] for anyone from a small town,” Page said. “One of the things [McAdoo] mentioned in one of his earlier press conferences was the work ethic and the tough mentality of a small, coal-mining town like Homer City.” Earlier this week, McAdoo came back to his old stomping grounds, surprising the students of HomerCenter Elementary School in an assembly. He left a signed ball for the students saying, “Work hard and dream big!” While some fans around the league have criticized the hiring, some of his former players have come out publicly and expressed confidence in the new head coach. Randall Cobb and Greg Jennings, who played for the Packers during McAdoo’s tenure, have praised his abilities and knowl-

(Homer-Center School District Facebook) Ben McAdoo recently visited Homer-Center Elementary School and signed a football for the students.

edge of the game as a younger coach in the league. “He always had a bright future in front of him,” Jennings said in a Feb. 3 Newsday article. “He was very smart, one of those guys you knew you could go to if you had any questions about scheme or defenses. He was a student of the game. He’s not one of those guys

who has played the game or had experience in that light, but he definitely has studied the game.” Now, the task for McAdoo is to “reload” the Giants, who haven’t had a winning record since 2012 and haven’t made the playoffs since they last won Super Bowl XLVI in 2011. One positive McAdoo presents is the evasion of

coaching turnover, as the staff remains largely intact. One of the only additions was actually Frank Cignetti Jr., another IUP alum, as quarterbacks coach. Ben McAdoo’s work ethic has put him in the position he is in, and now it’s time for him to show what he can do in one of the top markets in the world.

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IUP’s confidence is high after win By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

IUP is back on a winning streak after beating Clarion University, 79-60, Wednesday in Clarion. “I think [our] win will give us a lot of momentum to push us through the rest of the season,” Zhané Brooks (senior, chemistry/pre-pharmacy) said. “Our success put us back on track to playing the way we are used to playing.” The Crimson Hawks stand firmly in second place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West rankings. California University of Pennsylvania is currently No. 1. While Cal U has the same conference record (14-5), the team’s overall record is 17-4, which puts it in the lead by a half-game. Despite the closeness of the division, winning it might be tougher than it appears. “I’m not sure if we will be able to finish above Cal,” Megan Smith (sophomore, human resources) said. “I know we are only a half-game back. There is a chance we will see them again, and I know we will be prepared for that.” Smith led the Crimson Hawks and tied her careerhigh with 21 points. She also had eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

“I think the biggest improvement has been our ability to buckle down on defense,” Brooks said. “That keeps the other teams from building momentum and allows us to get easy transition points. We’re letting our defense fuel our offense, which keeps us connected on the court.”

Megan Smith

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Brooks added 16 points to Smith’s tally and was closely followed by Leslie Stapleton (senior, biology/pre-med), who scored 15 points and had five assists. Marina Wareham (senior, exercise science) rounded out the double-digit scores with 12 points as well as four steals and three assists. When the dust settled, IUP shot 50.8 percent from the field. “It’s been an awesome year so far,” Smith said. “I’m confident that we have what it takes to be competitive in the regional tournament.” The Crimson Hawks will hit the road to take on Slippery Rock University at 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Sixth time’s the charm for Crimson Hawks? By PAT CROSSAN Staff Writer P.J.Crossan@iup.edu

After finishing as the runner-up the past five seasons in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships, the IUP women’s tennis team aims to finally walk away with the crown this spring. Going beyond the conference, the team has advanced to the Atlantic Region Championships the past six years and has earned NCAA Division II Championship berths in five consecutive years. Head coach Larry Peterson expects the women to be able to maintain or raise their national ranking throughout the season. Currently, IUP is nationally ranked at 38th in Division II by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and second in the Atlantic Region behind No. 1 overall California University of Pennsylvania. “My expectations are that players as individuals reach their potential,” Peterson said. “If that happens then everything else is

going to take care of itself.” The Crimson Hawks will return everyone from their fall roster with no new additions. The team is healthy and ready to go, according to Peterson. The team brings back the most ranked players in the region at five. Jarka Petercakova (junior, international business) is ranked the highest at No. 6. Sophie Butland (junior, exercise science), Raquel Gonzalez (junior, management) and Luise von Agris (sophomore, international business and general management) are ranked from ninth to 11th, in that order. The doubles team of Petercakova and von Agris is ranked second in the region, while Gonzalez and Rachel Wood (junior, criminology) are ranked ninth. The team also brings back Claudia Menes (freshman, athletic training), Wood and Alanna McFail (senior, biology). The team has had a busy offseason of working on strength and conditioning to prepare for its 19-

(Morgan Cunningham/ The Penn) Rachel Wood, left, and Sophie Butland, right, practiced serving during a practice in the fall.

game spring season. “I feel like the team is working pretty hard,” Peterson said. “It’s a long season and, like other forms of physical activity, it utilizes specific muscles so sometimes you get overuse issues of shoulders, elbows and knees. That’s just part of the grind.” Butland is working her way back from partially tearing her ACL and meniscus in the fall. She tore it during the PSAC Championship semifinal against the top player in the Atlantic Re-

gion and 18th overall player Saioa Gomez de Segura of Mercyhurst University. Butland was up 2-1 at the time of her injury. “It’s going to be a bit scary worrying whether it’s going to hurt again, but it’s made me more determined to play as good as I can,” Butland said. Peterson said he has been encouraged by Butland’s progress and how she has handled her rehab process, and he believes she is ready to go for the start of the season.

IUP starts its season against non-conference opponents, many of whom are nationally ranked. In general, Peterson said, he looks for teams that will challenge the Crimson Hawks, even if they take a few losses on the way. “I like to get our players used to playing against great players,” Peterson said. “Understand how you learn how to handle pressure by being in those situations. I probably create one of the tougher schedules of the teams in our conference to help us get ready for the big games at the end of the year.” Von Agris cements Peterson’s philosophy, as she said the team likes to play against great teams to challenge them and make them better. “It’s fun to have close matches or close games because the environment is so different than if the game comes easy,” von Agris said. IUP opens its season Friday in Greensburg against Deninson University, which is ranked 25th nationally at the Division-III level.