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IUP dean reassigned after questionable spending

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

Mark Correia, former dean of IUP’s College of Health and Human Services, allegedly misused approximately $35,000 in public funds, according to multiple reports.

Last week, the Associated Press reported $32,000 was spent in a consulting contract for Correia’s wife, Victoria Lynn Travis. Correia also spent more than $3,400 on a trip to Washington with a female instructor in April.

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originally investigated Correia’s expenses in December 2015.

Effective Feb. 19, Correia will be reassigned to the position of “special assistant to the provost for curriculum development,” according to a statement from IUP President Michael Driscoll.

A year after he left San Jose State University and came to IUP, a 2014 inspection questioned Correia’s spending at the California school.

The appraisal found that Correia spent money from illegal off-campus college bank accounts to pay for electronics, massages, flowers, donations to Greenpeace and his park-

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Mark Correia

ing tickets, according to the TribuneReview.

The audit also found that Correia

had a “conflict of interest” by hiring his then-girlfriend, Travis, as a vendor. The audit found $67,000 worth of expenditures with “no clear benefit” to the school’s programs and an additional $7,131 – which Correia reimbursed – in improper personal spending.

“Provost [Timothy] Moerland and I ask that you join us in thanking Dr. Correia for his work on behalf of the mission of the College of Health and Human Services,” the statement said. “We look forward to advancing the college’s progress.”

The current associate dean of the College of Health and Human Servic-

es, Mary Williams, will serve as acting dean during Correia’s reassignment.

According to the president’s statement, Moerland will consult with college faculty, staff members, students and other stakeholders before starting a search process for the next dean.

Michelle Fryling, executive director of communications and media relations, declined comment and instead referred to the statement made by Driscoll.

No further information about the possibility of an investigation or the choice for a permanent new dean is available at this time.

Fundraiser for Flint residents underway at IUP’s AACC

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

Water, water, water – it’s all about water, at least for the individuals in Flint, Mich., as residents battle the effects of a lead-contaminated water supply.

In April 2014, Flint’s water source was switched from Lake Huron to the Flint River for monetary reasons.

Before the switch, the water was not treated by the Department of Environmental Quality, thus leaving the water highly corrosive, according to CNN. The water source was later switched back to Lake Huron, but the damage was already done and can still be seen today.

Most of the blame has been placed on Gov. Rick Snyder and the Department of Environmental Quality for the situation, according to CNN. Some IUP students are upset about the situation, especially Katie Myers (sophomore, education) and Justin Cobb (sophomore, communications media and religious studies),

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(TNS) Carl Huntere, 48, of Flint, Mich., walks home through the snow from the North End Soup Kitchen in Flint on Jan. 13, where he received a case of free bottled water.

who commented on the unfair nature of the situation.

“It’s disgusting, it’s wrong,” Cobb said.

“It’s disgusting that we let this happen but we pretend that this stuff doesn’t happen.”

Cobb also alluded to the idea that the incident was racially motivated, stating that more than 60 percent of the Flint community is black.

“Don’t tell me that wasn’t done for a reason,” he said.

Cobb believes that Flint is a prime example of corporate greed and racial discrimination. For Myers, the situation hits closer to home, as some of her relatives live in Michigan.

“I feel like this is a situation that has been bad for a long time,” Myers said. “Now that it has reached the level it’s at now, there is nothing else

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they can do besides draw in national attention.”

Although Flint is struggling, some groups and universities are assisting with the matter, including IUP. IUP’s African American Cultural Center (AACC) is spearheading an initiative on campus to collect money and water bottles for Flint. The collection drive began on Feb. 1 and will continue until March 31.

Anyone who donates will have the opportunity to write their name on a water-drop-shaped piece of paper that will be displayed in the AACC office. Water and money donations can be given to the AACC, located in Delaney Hall Room B-23.

“Even one little bottle will help, just one,” Cobb said.

Cobb and Myers agree more can be done, citing different ways to spread the word about the event.

Myers wishes that the drive was being promoted in every dorm and at the Hadley Union Building, while Cobb proposes more initiative on the student’s part.

“Just sending out a tweet or a hashtag isn’t enough,” said Cobb.

“You actually have to do something.”

Although donation levels are low, some campus organizations, such as the Pho Tau Chi military fraternity, are helping through private collections and donations.

Pho Tau Chi has also suggested hosting a bake sale and car wash event later in the semester, according to Nancy Nkumsah, the multicultural specialist at AACC. The AACC plans to contact different departments on campus and local businesses in Indiana County to garner more support.

Besides the drive, AACC is formulating a trip to Flint for students interested in assisting the community in person. The tentative dates are March 22 to 24 and March 31 to April 2.

For this trip, 25 students from IUP will be partnering with the Community College of Allegheny County and Michigan’s Mott Community College to hand out donations to Flint residents, according to Nkumsah.

The program will be open to all IUP students and faculty, with more information about the event coming soon at iup.edu.

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POLICE BLOTTER ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

• Laura Scott, 19, of Altoona, was cited with underage drinking and public drunkenness after IUP Police observed her being carried by two individuals in the 400 block of Pratt Drive at 2:04 a.m. Feb. 11, according to police.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

• An unknown person reportedly broke a glass door in an apartment complex, 204 S. Seventh St., at 2 a.m. Feb 14, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Indiana Borough Police at 724-349-2121.

By Chuck Shepherd Great Achievements in Laziness • An 80-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were ticketed in separate incidents in Canada the week of Jan. 18 when police spotted them driving cars completely caked in snow except for a small portion of the windshield.

The man, from Brussels, Ontario, was driving a car resembling a “pile of snow on the road.” The Halifax, Nova Scotia, woman’s car was, a police statement said, “a snowbank with four wheels.”

Great Art! • Fed up with the “pretense” of the art world, performer and radio personality Lisa Levy of Brooklyn, N.Y., sat on a toilet, naked and motionless, at the Christopher Stout Gallery in January to protest artists’ “BS” by presenting herself in the “humblest” way she could imagine. Visitors were invited to sit on a facing toilet, clothed or not, and interact with her in any way except for touching. Levy told the Bushwick Daily website that too much “ego,” “like a drug,” “distorts your reality.”

The Continuing Crisis • Britain’s North Yorkshire Police successfully applied to a judge in January for a “sexual risk order” against a man whose name was not disclosed publicly and whose alleged behavior was not revealed. Whoever he is and whatever he did, he is forbidden to enter into any sexual situation with anyone without providing at least 24 hours notice to the police – nor is he allowed to look at or possess any sexually oriented materials. According to the York Press, the order is temporary until May 19, at which time the magistrates may extend it.

Bright Ideas • Christopher Lemek Jr. was arrested in Palmer, Mass., in January and charged in a New Year’s Eve hit-and-run accident that took a pedestrian’s life. Lemek emerged as a suspect a few days after the collision when police, visiting his home, noticed freshly disturbed earth in his backyard. Eventually Lemek confessed to literally burying the evidence – using a construction vehicle to crush his truck and an excavator to dig up his backyard and drop the truck into it.

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• A middle-aged woman reported to a firehouse in Padua, Italy, in January to ask for help opening a lock for which she had misplaced the key. It turned out that the lock was to the iron chastity belt she was wearing – of her own free will, she said, because she had recently begun a romantic relationship that she wanted not to become too quickly sexual.

• Firefighers in Osnabruck, Germany, told Berlin’s The Local that in two separate incidents in December, men had come to their stations asking for help removing iron rings they had placed on their penises to help retain erections. The Local, as a public service, quoted a prominent European sexual-aid manufacturer’s recommendation to instead use silicone rings, which usually do not require professional removal.

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Women’s and gender studies posters torn from HSS walls Program director says this is not ‘an issue of political correctness but of justice and respect’

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

At least one student reportedly ripped posters for women’s and gender studies (WGS) off bulletin boards in the College of Humanities and Social Studies Building, according to Dr. Lynn Botelho, director of WGS. “Last Tuesday, a student reported to another history faculty member that she watched a women’s and gender studies program poster being torn from a wall, ripped and thrown in the garbage by a male student spouting a great deal of verbiage about being tired of liberals and political correctness,” Botelho said.

“Being respectful to women isn’t a liberal plank or an issue of political correctness but of justice and respect.

“WGS is often the first time that people are exposed to this kind of diversity. WGS offers the skills to understand how this dynamic works in all aspects of life, from home, to work, to socializing.”

The identity of the student or students is unknown, and it is not known whether or not he is the only person involved in removing

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This image is the top half of the posters that have been reportedly ripped down in the HSS building.

the posters. However, there have been multiple posters missing on different floors of the HSS building several times.

A frequently discussed topic of WGS that might often play into the idea of political correctness is feminism.

Chiara Ebig (junior, sociology), president of the WGS club, elaborated. “[People think feminists] are fem-Nazis, man haters, lesbians, but [those are] stereotypes,” she said.

“Feminism is the belief in the equality for men and women – or everyone, really – socially, economically, politically. A man can be

a feminist – men suffer oppression like women do, but in different ways.

“It’s important to understand that feminism and gender equality is a human right – not [just] a woman’s right.”

Women’s and gender studies, previously known as only women’s studies, has been a minor program at IUP since the 1980s.

The most recent change was to the name, which they changed in an effort to be more inclusive towards men and recognize structural and social issues that surround males.

“IUP’s community is full of wonderful, bright, strong and ethically just people,” Botelho said.

“But, as we know from our campus-wide dialogue about diversity and respectful exchange of ideas, there is still work to be done.

“Disagreement isn’t a bad thing. Holding different opinions isn’t a bad thing. The key to strong and healthy communities is how those disagreements are voiced, expressed and acted upon. I keep coming back to respect.”

WGS has multiple sponsored events coming up later in the semester, including a critique on pornography March 21, a Six O’Clock Series on Women’s History Month on the IUP Punxsutawney campus and Take Back the Night April 13.

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CLUB SPOTLIGHT Student Philanthropy Council

By TYLER MILLER

Staff Writer T.C.Miller2@iup.edu

Tiffany Zurow (senior, communications media), vice president of outreach for the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC), believes the SPC at IUP is extremely important for students, both current and alumni.

The organization, advised by IUP’s Office of Annual Giving, “is all about giving back,” according to Zurow.

“Our goal is to promote philanthropy awareness so that students can learn how donor generosity impacts their experience at IUP.” One way in which SPC achieves this is by hosting events throughout the semester as an effort to engage students and enhance their knowledge of donor generosity at IUP. “We had a game show event in the [Hadley Union Building] last semester that was a fun evening centered around a trivia game that drew more than 50 students,” she said.

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The Student Philanthropy Council is responsible for organizing and promoting the Senior Class Gift (left) and Philanthropy Day (right).

“We also contribute to the Office of Annual Giving’s Text Norm program, where we ask students on Philanthropy Fridays trivia questions relating to philanthropy. It’s our way of bringing more awareness to philanthropy and making it fun for students.”

Students can sign up for Text Norm by texting “NORM” to 90947.

The next event SPC will be involved in is the OAG’s annual IUP

Philanthropy Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Stapleton Library.

IUP Philanthropy Day celebrates the generosity of donors who help to cover what tuition doesn’t in the cost of students’ educations.

The celebration will include refreshments, a photo booth and the opportunity to write a postcard of thanks to a donor who contributed to IUP last year.

A limited supply of T-shirts will be available, as well. Zurow discussed another way for students to get involved: making a senior class gift.

The Class of 1888 started this tradition as a way for graduating seniors to express their appreciation to their alma mater.

Over the years, the Senior Class Gifts to IUP have supported various areas/items, such as the Class of

2014’s gift that enabled the university to restore stained-glass windows from a portion of Thomas Sutton Hall that once stood where the new Humanities and Social Sciences Building stands now.

The Senior Class Gift Committee, a sect within SPC, decided that the Class of 2016 gifts will be a gift back to the senior’s respective college’s Dean’s Merit Scholarship.

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Restaurant Review

Tazé Ristorante offers ‘familiar, yet unique’ dining

By MATT STAUB

Contributing Writer M.A.Staub@iup.edu

The motto at Tazé Ristorante is “familiar, yet unique,” and that is exactly what the high-quality cuisine offers.

From the time you walk in, you are greeted by friendly staff and given top-notch service.

Tazé Ristorante is a bit pricier than your casual diner, but the dining experience is well worth it.

The Mediterranean-style restaurant, located at 1125 Philadelphia St., offers a dinner menu that features dishes from Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain and France.

With a wide variety of options, you can choose from fresh

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Tazé Ristorante, which sits by the train tracks at 1125 Philadelphia St., serves seafood, pasta, steaks and wood-fire brick oven pizzas.

seafood, freshly made pasta and delicious steaks, as well as pizzas made in its wood-fire brick oven.

It also has a full bar and a wide selection of wine.

Located inside a restored train

station, the restaurant has an upscale, yet comfortable atmosphere.

While there is no dress code, it would not be recommended to arrive in sweatpants and a hoodie.

Reservations are also not required but are recommended.

Customers can enjoy delicious food on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m.

It also offers call-in and carryout service if you prefer to eat your food at home.

Tazé is an excellent place to go on a date or any other special occasion, or if you just want to enjoy one of its many delectable menu items.

Either way, you are sure to have an amazing dining experience and delicious freshly made food.

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IUP Votes ‘celebrates democracy’ at Pizza & Petitions

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

While CNN, MSNBC and Fox focus on the latest news about the presidential candidates, IUP Votes works to inform about the candidates closest to the student body.

The organization hosted an event called Pizza and Petitions in IUP’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Building Thursday.

Pizza and Petitions, also sponsored by IUP College Democrats and the Political Science Student Leadership Committee, invited all of IUP to “come celebrate democracy with Pizza and Petitions for local and national candidates,” per the event’s Facebook page.

IUP Votes president and Indiana Borough Council member James Smith (senior, political science), detailed IUP Votes as an organization and the motivation behind its recent event in an email.

“The mission of IUP Votes is to increase voter education and participation on IUP’s campus,” he said.

“We work mostly on voter registration and events like this past Thursday’s.

“The motivation behind the event was to allow voters access [to] the candidates who represent, or may represent, them and are from this area.

“It was also to allow the candidates access to the students.

Something that hasn’t regularly happened in the past.”

He said it took eight days to prepare for the event, and it drew a crowd of about 40 to 50 people.

“That was about all I could expect in such a short time,” Smith said. “I was very satisfied with the turnout.”

The candidates in attendance were Rep. Dave Reed, Ron Larch, Art Halvorson, a representative for Rep. Bill Shuster, Tony DeLoreto and Patrick Edwards (senior, economics).

“I made sure to speak with each of the candidates and all of them expressed their gratitude

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IUP Votes, the IUP College Democrats and the Political Science Student Leadership Committee hosted Pizza and Petitions Thursday, where students gathered to ‘celebrate democracy for local and national candidates.’

and appreciation for the event,” Smith said.

“They loved having the opportunity to speak with the students who they represent.”

The candidates actively engaged with students and informed them about their positions on certain topics.

Edwards said he would love to attend more events like Pizza and Petitions.

“I believe that it is very important for democracy that as many people participate in the democratic process as possible, and I believe that accessibility to the voters so that they can talk to me and get to know is essential,” Edwards said.

Smith said that every week there will be a voter registration drive in the Hadley Union Building by the Fitness Center.

Additionally, meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the HUB Knowlton Room for IUP Votes.

Students can also stay up to date by liking its Facebook page at Facebook.com/iupvotes.

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TEN, BEC show Schumer’s comedy flick, ‘Trainwreck,’ Friday

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

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According to IMDb.com, ‘Trainwreck,’ starring Amy Schumer, Bill Hader and Brie Larson, follows ‘a commitment-phobic career woman [who] may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.’

The Black Emphasis Committee (BEC) and The Entertainment Network (TEN) took “Netflix and Chill” to whole new level with Friday’s movie night.

The Valentine’s Day prelude took place in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room with the showing of comedian Amy Schumer’s flick, “Trainwreck.”

The film also stars Bill Hader and Brie Larson. The experience started at the door with free merchandise being given to students.

Inside, popcorn and an assortment of candy and other refresh-

ments were made available to film viewers, free of charge.

Students piled into the Ohio Room until the movie began.

Then, the fun really got underway.

Couples and singles snuggled under blankets, and the crowd was in an uproar from the beginning of the movie.

“At first, I wasn’t too sure about going because I thought it would have been really weird, but I was very surprised,” Jose Vinales (sociology, senior) said.

“It was a great experience and definitely worthwhile. I would definitely go again if a similar event was offered.

“I had so much fun and the movie was very entertaining.

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The Black Emphasis Committee (BEC) served popcorn and sodas at Friday’s movie night.

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The middle of the semester is fast approaching, and before you know it, the end will be in sight.

As tests and projects mount up and stress potentially builds, it’s more important now than ever to stay motivated. Fall off your game now, and it might be even harder to recover down the road. All of us have our own ways of finding motivation to carry ourselves forward in stride: Cody Benjamin, editor-in-chief: Taking on each day with the energy of a Red Bull-fueled squirrel is just about how I embrace each day. Seriously, though, positivity goes a long way. Let ‘er rip.

Jake Enders, managing editor: When I start feeling overwhelmed, I try to step back and take a deep breath to put things in perspective. If I fail this midterm, will it be the end of the world? Probably not.

Michael Kiwak, copy editor: I’m going on a crosscountry road trip starting May 10, and that can’t happen without graduating first. Failure is not an option.

Casey Kelly, news editor: The fact that my parents would make me pay for college if I didn’t do well is what keeps me motivated. The email reminders from my bank that I have $0.84 in my checking account reinforce that message.

Chris Hayes, Wet Ink editor: It’s time to grab that lunch pail, pull up the bootstraps and get to work.

The end may not be in sight yet, but it will be soon.

Hard work produces results.

Kyle Kondor, sports editor: Knowing that I can benefit the IUP community by keeping it updated on what’s going on around campus is what makes it easy for me to go to work. Also, Fetty Wap. Samantha Nicholson, photo editor: Most of my motivation comes from knowing this is my last semester here at IUP. As my college career is coming to an end, I try to stay calm and focus on what I need to get done. To do this, I usually have random dance parties with my roomie and snuggle up to my puppy.

Alex Salyers, graphic designer: Honestly, some days it is so hard to feel motivated. I try to surround myself with constant reminders of what I want from life and what I need to do to get there. Doing what you love really helps. Also, putting on some funky tunes and dancing around while you work never hurts.

Ailey Clark, new media editor: I’m motivated by the fact that if I don’t work hard, I’ll probably end up homeless. And really, I can’t let that happen – I have a cat to provide for.

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Clean Power Plan meets some supreme skeptics St. Louis Post-Dispatch TNS The following editorial appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sunday, Feb. 14: The U.S. Supreme Court’s five conservative justices last week went out of their way to put a roadblock in front of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.

In an unprecedented move, the majority bloc voted to halt new Environmental Protection Agency regulations on power plant emissions from going into effect until a lower court decides on a challenge to the rules. The court historically had deferred to the executive branch’s authority until rules went in effect.

This time, the justices’ ruling suggests that they can’t wait until

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the case arrives on their docket.

They granted a stay requested by 29 state attorneys general and dozens of utilities and energy companies who see the Clean Power Plan as a threat. Whatever side loses in the lower court and appeals to the Supreme Court, it’s pretty clear which way the majority is leaning.

The 29 attorneys general and the other plaintiffs are right: The Clean Power Plan does threaten the status quo. For coal companies, it could be an existential threat.

This isn’t because there’s a “war on coal,” and it isn’t because the Obama administration hates private enterprise. It’s simply because coal-fired plants are responsible for nearly 25 percent of the carbon pumped into the atmosphere by the United States. And atmospheric carbon

is warming the planet at a rate that could threaten life on earth by the end of the century.

If this were a giant asteroid headed for earth, as in a disaster movie, the threat would be immediate. There’d be no debate about sending Bruce Willis into action.

The threat from climate change is real, but because it’s happening in slow motion, the sense of urgency dissipates.

States that depend heavily on coal for energy generation, and states like Kentucky and West Virginia where coal mining is a vital industry, understandably are loath to change.

But change must come. The Clean Power Plan doesn’t take full effect until 2030. It requires states to adapt – but at a pace that minimizes disruption.

For example, Ameren Mis-

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The Supreme Court justices pose in 2015. souri, whose coal plants accounted for 77 percent of the electricity it generated in 2013, already has begun switching to renewable sources. It could offset the coal it continues to burn with credits for energy conservation programs.

According to a Natural Resources Defense Council analysis, enough conservation could

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enable the utility to phase out its older and dirtier coal-burning plants while meeting its requirement to reduce carbon emissions.

That would allow Ameren to avoid the expense of new natural-gas-fired generating plants, thus benefiting shareholders, ratepayers and the planet alike.

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‘Generation Gap’ builds a bridge between demographics

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Vincent Lowerre (sophomore, communications media) and Alison Schumacher (junior, communications media) look on during a filming of ‘Generation Gap.’

By MARY ROMEO Lead Wet Ink Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

IUP-TV’s second season of “Generation Gap” will resume this semester.

“Generation Gap” has been an IUP-TV show since the fall of 2014. The concept of the 30-minute show is to bring in a board of panel members to discuss controversial issues between younger and older demographics and try to bridge the gap between them.

The show consists of about 20 crew members and three producers: Sam Owoc (junior, communications media), Edwin Altamirano (senior, communications media) and Alison Schumacher (junior,

communications media).

In the past, the panels have discussed gun control, police brutality, IUP Homecoming and a variety of other topics.

The crew films every week on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. in the TV studio, located in the basement of Davis Hall, and the show’s biweekly episodes air Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. on cable Channel 6.

Owoc encourages students to watch the show either on TV or on “Generation Gap’s” YouTube channel.

“We put in a lot of hard work,” he said. “It keeps you informed.

It’s a unique show because we tackle issues that aren’t normally talked about, and it gives people the opportunity to gain another

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From left: Alex Newell (senior, communications media), Amelia Atkins (sophomore, communications media) and Sam Owoc (junior, communications media) on-air during a filming of ‘Generation Gap.’

The cast and crew of ‘Generation Gap’

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perspective.”

Aside from the discussions, the show takes on a three-pronged approach.

“Generation Gap” combines mini-episodes, field reports and a new segment that was introduced last semester. One of the hosts,

Malusi Kitchen (junior, communications media), warms up the panel members by playing games and activities before the discussion.

The show includes a familiar setup of three panel members and one host, typically consisting of two students and one professor.

In addition to Kitchen, who is also a staff writer for The Penn, one of the other hosts is Vincent Lowerre (sophomore, communications media). There is also a miniepisode host, Amelia Atkins (sophomore, communications media).

Alex Newell (senior, communications media) is responsible for recruiting panel members and submitting them the content to prepare for the discussion.

Owoc encourages everyone interested in joining “Generation Gap,” or IUP-TV in general, not to hesitate.

“We are more than happy to invite new members,” he said.

“It’s a great time, and a great opportunity to gain valuable experience.”

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Page-turners: 5 great books for college kids

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

With all the reading that is expected of students for classes, there is little to no time to read leisurely.

But if you have time, here are five books that are perfect for college students:

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1. “Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps” by Kelly Williams Brown: This book is perfect for anyone who is clumsily making their way through life.

This “guide” is also extremely relatable for a college student.

It is possible to actually learn a thing or two along the way.

2. “Tuesdays with Morrie”

by Mitch Albom: Maybe you already read this in high school. However, this is the kind of novel that can be read many times, with each

time teaching a new lesson as we make our way through life. Detailing the life of Morrie Schwartz, a former college professor dealing with ALS, this book serves as a great lesson to not waste a day.

3. “Bossypants” by Tina Fey: Tina Fey is undeniably hilarious, even in print, and her memoir is surprisingly insightful, as well. Throughout this book, we can all become a little more insightful on what it means to be the boss while struggling through different aspects of life and mounting adversity.

4. “The Art of Happiness”

by Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler: Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader, a Nobel Prize winner and an expert on stress reduction. It’s a great read for anyone feeling overwhelmed and needing something light and inspirational to boost spirits.

5. “Looking for Alaska” by John Green: Written by the author of “Paper Towns” and “The Fault in Our Stars,” this is the next novel that will be adapted into a movie. A story about getting out of one’s comfort zone and dealing with change, this is an essential for college students with evershifting lives.

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Depp does his best Trump impression in new Funny Or Die project

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

The infamous FunnyOrDie.com released a surprise 50-minute film Wednesday making fun of presidential candidate Donald Trump and his larger-than-life 1987 fantasy from his book “The Art of the Deal.”

“The Art of the Deal: The Movie” utilized Oscar-nominated actor Johnny Depp in the main role, and it’s quite possibly Depp’s most outrageous performance yet.

The film follows Trump, as he lectures a young boy about how he wants to own his very own Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, N.J., all the while feuding with TV legend Merv Griffin, portrayed by Patton Oswalt.

Trump continues to lecture the boy on how he became such a successful businessman. The movie also focuses on Trump’s supermodel immigrant wife and his egotistical attitude.

This project came out just in time for the primaries and in the middle of Donald Trump’s candidacy; he has also been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Not only was this film surprising, but so was Depp’s performance as Donald Trump.

“The role of Trump was pitched

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Johnny Depp stars in Funny Or Die’s, ‘The Art of the Deal: The Movie.’

to Depp during an unrelated meeting with Funny or Die editorin-chief Owen Burke,” according to a Feb. 10 Forbes story. “Depp accepted the job right away.”

The movie was kept under wraps during its entire production process, dating back to September 2015. The response to it has been huge, however.

“The Art of the Deal: The Movie” has reached 1.9 million views, according to Forbes. It also had

big names joining Depp and Oswalt, including Ron Howard and Michaela Watkins as Trump’s wife.

Entertainment Weekly interviewed Jeremy Konner, the director of the movie, and he discussed expectations and experiences.

“People have really been taking to it and writing very serious reviews and talking about it extremely positively,” he said. “I’ve never done anything that’s gotten this much press in my whole life.”

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DOWN BUT NOT OUT

Crimson Hawks fall to The Rock, still clinch division

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

In a 73-61 upset Saturday, Slippery Rock University snapped the IUP men’s basketball team’s 13game win streak.

Despite their first loss in nearly two months, the Crimson Hawks clinched their sixth PSAC West division title in the last seven years thanks to Mercyhurst University’s loss to University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Head coach Joe Lombardi went with an unfamiliar lineup versus Slippery Rock: Anthony Glover (sophomore, marketing), Brandon Spain (junior, communciations media), Tevin Hanner (senior, sociology), C.J. Rudisill (freshman, marketing) and Brandon Norfleet (senior, communcations).

It was not only an unfamiliar

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lineup but an unproductive one, as IUP’s bench outscored the starters 36-25. Norfleet had 22 points alone.

IUP (19-6, 16-4) led at halftime, 33-23, but couldn’t contain Slippery Rock in the second half as The Rock exploded for 50 secondhalf points.

Cornelius Brown led all scorers with 23 points on 7 of 9 shooting from the field and 9 of 11 from the free throw line. Brown also dominated the glass, grabbing 44 percent of his team’s boards to finish with 17 rebounds. Malcolm Richardson added 19 points for Slippery Rock on 6 of 11 shooting in 40 minutes.

The Crimson Hawks committed 19 second-half turnovers and were out-rebounded 39-23.

Slippery Rock also shot 27 free throws compared to IUP’s 15.

Norfleet recorded his fourth 20-point performance in his last five games and his 17th this sea-

son. Norfleet struggled in his 35 minutes however, going 7 of 23 from the floor and fouling out with 1:41 left in the game.

Dante Lombardi (freshman, business) played an extensive 36 minutes off the bench, his most since Nov. 18 when the guard played 39 minutes in a loss to Mercyhurst.

Lombardi scored 18 points on 7 of 12 shooting and added two assists and steals a piece.

Besides Norfleet and Lombardi, scoring was scarce for the Crimson Hawks. Jacobo Diaz (freshman, management) and Daddy Ugbede (senior, communications media) each scored nine points on four field goals and a free throw.

Four Crimson Hawks – Spain, Glover, Hanner and Rudisill – did not record a field goal, going a combined 0 of 8.

Norfleet ties IUP legend Darryl Webb for No. 14 on IUP’s singleseason scoring list with 557 points.

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Tevin Hanner (No. 10) shot for IUP on Feb. 5.

Norfleet can climb inside the top 10 with a 23-point performance in his next outing. Norfleet averages 22.3 points per game, good for first in the PSAC.

(Sara Bertram/ The Penn)

IUP hosts UPJ (15-9, 11-8) on senior night Wednesday – its final home game of the season.

UPJ is 8-2 on the road this season while IUP is 12-2 at home.

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RECORD BREAKERS ALL AROUND

Stapleton, Smith and Brooks each top 25 points in win over SRU

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

Three Crimson Hawks made history in a 90-75 win against Slippery Rock University Saturday, as Leslie Stapleton, Zhané Brooks and Megan Smith each scored more than 25 points.

It was the first time in IUP women’s basketball history that three players scored more than 20 points in the same game. In addition to the program’s record, each of the three players also set career-highs in the game.

Stapleton (senior, biology/premed) finished with 28 points, while Brooks (senior, chemistry/prepharmacy) and Smith (sophomore, human resources) each scored 25.

Stapleton shot a perfect 12 of 12 from the free throw line, increasing her percentage to 93.8 for the

season. She’s on track to finish the season with the best free-throw percentage in IUP history.

Stapleton also went 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range.

In addition to her achievement with Stapleton and Smith, Brooks added eight rebounds and a career-high eight assists. She hit 9 of 17 from the field and 7 of 10 from the foul line.

Smith held up her end of the bargain with a career-high 12 rebounds. Her six 3-pointers are the second most in a single game in IUP history.

“It feels great, but I’m mostly excited about how well we worked together as a team and that we had such a big contribution from so many players,” Smith said.

IUP scored 20 points in the first quarter and added another 22 in the second for a 42-40 lead at halftime.

Leading by four points into the final quarter, the Crimson Hawks finished off Slippery Rock by scoring a season-high 31 points.

IUP shot 50 percent from the field for the game. The team’s 90 points were another season high.

The game helped IUP improve its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference record to 15-5 and overall record to 18-6.

“I think that our team has great momentum and focus right now,” Smith said.

“We realize the season is coming to a close and are locked in on winning out the remaining games so that we have a nice setup for PSACs.” Only two games remain in the regular season, as the Crimson Hawks will play the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown on Senior Night at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

IUP’s offense attacked on the court Feb. 5.

(Sara Bertram/ The Penn)

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Another big weekend in the books for IUP

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

The Grand Valley State Big Meet in Allendale, Mich., saw IUP’s distance relay team achieve a men’s indoor record.

Austin Cooper (sophomore, geography), TRACK & FIELD Joe Lynch (graduate, kinesiology, health & sports science), Andrew Morgan (junior, criminology) and Derek Noll (freshman, criminology) produced a time of 10:03.21, besting the previous record of 10:07.74 that was set in 2013. The time was also the best in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference this year.

Ray Ofman (senior, sports administration) returned from a hamstring injury with a PSAC qualifying mark of

8:38.43 in the 3000 meters.

“That injury sidelined Ray for the first half of the season,” head coach Joey Zins said. “We need to get him qualified for conference in his primary individual events at GVSU and Kent State.”

Ray Ofman

(IUP Athletics)

Zins expressed confidence that his runners are focused on the meet at hand.

“Grand Valley State is a major meet and an opportunity to get some big things accomplished,” Zins said. “I don’t think any of our athletes will be looking past it.”

Julius Rivera (freshman, human development) finished the 60-meter race with a time of 7.03 and finished third overall in the finals with a time of 6.91. Additionally, Noll reached an NCAA-qualifying height of 4.72 meters in the pole vault.

“The purpose of the trip to Michigan is to give some of our top performers an opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Championships,” Zins said. “We are hopeful that the great competition will fuel some great performances from our team,” The Crimson Hawks will participate in the Kent State Tune-Up Saturday.

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IUP hits new season with new style of play

By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

It is almost springtime at IUP, and that means the baseball season is on the horizon.

Multiple players, including cornerstones Ryan Uhl and BASEBALL Austin Mock, have graduated.

The team, however, still has plenty of talent in players like Hunter Bigler (senior, kinesiology, health & sport science) and Rick Jones (senior, criminology and criminal justice).

Bigler will play center field and pitch while leading off the lineup, and Jones will play third base and bat fourth, according to head coach Jeff Ditch.

“Those two guys have a lot of experience,” Ditch said.

Other seniors include right fielder Chris Schaedel (hospitality management), as well as pitchers Matt Douglas (marketing) and Justin Charles (mathematics).

IUP was picked to finish No. 5 in the PSAC West preseason coaches poll behind Mercyhurst University, Seton Hill University, Slippery Rock University and California University of Pennsylvania.

“The preparations are the same, whether we’re playing Mercyhurst or Seton Hill, or if we’re playing whoever the coaches picked to finish seventh or eighth,” Ditch said.

“If we get caught up in the other team, we’ll get away from our own strengths.”

Home run totals will likely be down with the absence of Uhl and Mock.

But stealing bases, one of the team’s weak points from last year, may be a strength.

Ditch said that it comes down to a phiRick Jones losophy of mind, and the Crimson Hawks were a doubles and home-run hitting team last year, so they normally did not need to take any risks stealing bases.

“We wanted everybody to get on first when Mock or Uhl hit one out of the park,” Ditch said. “We didn’t want them to get caught stealing.”

Ditch said that this year, players such as Bigler and Schaedel have potential to be big time base stealers.

IUP will start the upcoming season against Seton Hill, Bloomsburg, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Millersville University in Williamston, N.C. The game against Seton Hill will be Friday, while the games against Bloomsburg and Pitt-Johnstown will be on Saturday.

The Millersville game will be on Sunday.

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HUNTER BIGLER

By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

Some believe offense is the most important part of baseball.

However, IUP outfielder Hunter Bigler (senior, kinesiology health & sport science), a winner of the Atlantic Region Gold Glove award during his sophomore campaign in 2014, disagrees.

During the 2014 season, Bigler had a perfect fielding percentage while recording 98 outs.

“I really take pride in my defense,” Bigler said. “I run down balls like it’s the last play of my career, and I always want to make that play on defense.”

One of the main reasons that Bigler chose to pursue his education at IUP was because head coach Jeff Ditch gave him the option of playing more than one position.

“All my life, I was always playing every position,” Bigler said.

“When I got [to IUP], I worked hard day in and day out and got the op-

Hunter Bigler

portunity [to do both].”

In 2015, Bigler had 30 starts in the outfield, as well as 10 appearances on the mound. Through his first three years with the team, he has batted .220 in 214 at-bats.

He also has a 5-2 pitching record, even though his ERA is 5.46.

Bigler believes it will be a challenge for IUP to earn the No. 1

(IUP Athletics)

seed in the conference this season.

But he also thinks chemistry has improved significantly this year.

“In previous years, we had some people that were self-centered,” he said, “but this year we’re finally a team. We need to get off to a good start, and make sure people know that that five spot they put us at is not correct.”