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APSCUF president deterred by tuition increase pilot fore, paying more tuition. Millersville, the pilot school for the program, put the per-credit payment plan into effect in Fall 2014. Last month, Indiana University of There has been no word of the imPennsylvania passed a new per-credit pacts the university has experienced betuition policy that will eventually result cause of the tuition change, which Mash in students paying more for their educadescribed as “disturbing.” tion. “What’s disturbing is that we thought The Association of Pennsylvania this was a pilot that was going to take State College and University Faculties place at Millersville,” he said, “and that President Kenneth Mash said that along they would be studying with Millersville Unithe effects on retention, versity and Bloomsburg graduation rates and enIn previous University, this is IUP’s rollment.” generations, the solution for the 18-perPennsylvania is commonwealth has cent budget cut. ranked 49th out of the made a much However, he was 50 states in per-capita not shy to say he is disbigger commitment spending on higher eduappointed in this ap- to students. You are cation. Both PASSHE proach. entitled to that and APSCUF are seek“It’s very difficult to same treatment. ing financial help from watch,” Mash said in a the government to find Tuesday phone interalternatives to the inKenneth Mash, view, “because none of crease. APSCUF president the schools that are doTo create a budget ing this are referring to that does not require a tuition increase, it as a tuition increase. I’m deterred by PASSHE has asked for an additional the lack of discussion about it all.” $50 million from the government. Mash said that when the PennsylvaAPSCUF is asking for $110 million nia State System of Higher Education total – $90 million restore the money was first established, the state paid for that was taken away and allow universiabout two-thirds of students’ educaties to restore student-services cuts, and tions. Now, the state is only covering about $20 million to freeze tuition for two 20 percent, leaving students with 80 years. Mash said the money that APSpercent of the cost and an average debt CUF is requesting is a relatively small amount in the grand scheme of things. of $30,000. The lack of discussion among stu“With this new tuition model,” dents regarding the tuition increase is Mash said, “we’re going to even further something that Mash said must be adshift that burden to students. “After a while, it’s no longer public dressed. Students are capable of making a difhigher education. It’s almost like private ference if they inform themselves and school.” Mash also said that this tuition plan speak up about topics that affect them is “extremely problematic” because it so directly, he said. “Your generation is just as worthy closes out options for students who are as previous generations,” Mash said. looking to double major, add a minor or even change their major during their “In previous generations, the commonwealth has made a much bigger comcollege career. In any of these cases, students will mitment to students. You are entitled to end up taking more credits, and, there- that same treatment.”

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SEEDS club holds Valentine’s Day bake sale

(Photos by Karen Plate/ The Penn) Cassandra Krul and Ian Forte (seniors, ecology/conservation and environmental biology) manned the SEEDS – Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability – club bake sale in Weyandt Hall Thursday. Proceeds support the SEEDS club at IUP.

February 13, 2015

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More than 72 employers to attend career fair

POLICE BLOTTER

By MARY ROMEO Staff Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

ALCOHOL VIOLATION

• Travis Hartman, 21, of Ford City, was arrested for public drunkenness in the 00 block of North Eighth Street Feb. 7 at 12:39 a.m., according to borough police.

DRUG VIOLATION

• Alexis Baum, 19, of Homer City, was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation while driving in the 00 block of South Sixth Street Feb. 10 at 1:33 a.m., according to borough police. Police report that marijuana for sale and related items of drug paraphernalia related to the sale of marijuana were found inside the vehicle. Baum was taken into custody and charged for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was lodged in the county jail, the report said.

BURGLARY

• Braheen Acres, 22, of Indiana, was taken into custody for loitering and prowling after borough police received a report of a male attempting to enter an apartment in the 900 block of Wayne Avenue Feb. 8, according to borough police. It was also determined that Acres had been charged for burglary previous to this, the report said. Further investigation using footage from an area surveillance showed that Acres had committed two additional burglaries in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue. Acres was charged with burglary, criminal trespass and loitering and prowling and is currently lodged in the county jail, according to police.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

• Borough police report that an unknown white male damaged an exit gate of the parking garage at 650 Water St. by intentionally breaking it off with his hands Feb. 7 2:15 a.m. The male was described as having dark hair and wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact borough police at 724-349-2121. • The passenger side window of a 2011 Toyota Tacoma parked in the Foster Lot Feb. 5 was reportedly broken, and $4 in quarters was taken from inside the vehicle around 8 p.m. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact university police.

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• A “Temporary PA Handicap” placard was reportedly taken from a vehicle parked in front of Putt Hall on Grant Street sometime between Feb. 8 and Feb. 9. The placard is red, and its number is T338615. Anyone with information is asked to contact university police at 724-357-2141.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be holding the first career fair of the spring semester Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hadley Union Building atrium. More than 72 employers are scheduled to be in attendance. Students of any major are encouraged to attend the event to explore internship and career opportunities that will benefit their futures. “The positions available will include full-time, part-time, summer and seasonal types of employment, as well as internships,” said Jan Shellenbarger, special events coordinator of the Career and Professional Development Center. In past years, there had been a summer employment and internship fair held in February and then a criminol-

ogy and government career fair held in March. However, this is the first year that the Career and Professional Development Center decided to combine both to create a spring career fair open for all students in every major, and any class level. “We’re really hoping for a large student turnout,” Shellenbarger said. “Therefore, the employers will want to come back next year and years to come.” The event is free for all students, and no pre-registration is required for attendance. For the fall career fair, held last semester in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, business attire was required. While the spring career fair is not as formal, students are encouraged to dress neat and clean. “If a student is dressed professionally, they feel more professional,” Shellenbarger said. Before attending the career fair, it is suggested students research the employ-

ers and companies that they are interested in so they have a bit of knowledge and background information beforehand, according to the Career and Development Center. Reviewing some interview questions and practicing a conversation is a good way to prepare for anything the employer might ask. Students are not required to come with a resume if they are interested in just looking and exploring different career opportunities. However, if they are serious about employment and possible internship prospects, an updated resume is suggested by The Career and Development Center. “Even if students are not searching for a position,” Shellenbarger said in a Wednesday email, “I hope that by attending the job fair, they get a sense of what to look for when they attend one in the future when they are actively seeking employment.”

What’s happening around campus? By KAYLA CIOFFO News Editor K.M.Cioffo@iup.edu

• Hear from Death with Dignity activist Barbara Mancini at the Six O’Clock Series in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room. She will discuss end-of-life care, patients’ rights and health practicioners’ responsibilities. Mancini was arrested on charges of aiding her father in attempted suicide in 2013. • Mingle with students at the free “speed friending” social from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Delaney G-5. Enjoy a night of food, music, photos and fun.

• All are welcome to join Dr. Weinstein, assistant professor of English and Mindfulness Living Learning Community mentor, for his weekly walking, sitting and writing meditation session from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Suites on Maple East, room 402. • All are invited to a free lecture to see Dr. Jenny Tone-Pah-Hote’s presentation, “Examining the ‘Indian Princess’: Kiowa Women and the American Indian Exposition, 1934-1945” from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in G98 Wallwork. • Students and employees are invited to open forum training sessions on Title IX from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday (students only) in Eberly Au-

ditorium. Get educated on the responsibilities now required by federal and state laws in regards to Title IX and protection of minors. • The Militia Dance Team will hold tryouts from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in Ruddock G-12. • The African American Cultural Center will show The New Black as part of the Black History Month movie series from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the HUB Monogohela Room. • The Abraham Lincoln and Civil War display is now on exhibit in the Stapleton Library, povided by the IUP Special Collections and University Archives.

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Kappa Alpha Psi hosts debate on impacts to African American community By CASEY KELLY Lead News Writer C.E.Kelly2@iup.edu

Kappa Alpha Psi brother Malcolm Alston (senior, marketing) will be hosting a debate at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hadley Union Building Monongahela Room regarding the current events that have been impacting the African American community. “To sum it all up,” Alston said, “I realized that leaders in the black community don’t necessarily take the steps they should be taking to actually make a change. And then I realized that I’m saying this about others, but I’m kind of a Greek community leader who is doing the same thing myself.” Alston’s fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, is a historically black fraternity that was founded by 10 African-American men at Indiana University Bloomington Jan. 5, 1911. The main discussion of the event will be the Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown cases in an attempt to relate these incidents back to the community as a whole. Alston said that the lack of discussion about these major topics among Indiana University of Pennsylvania students helped him to construct the idea of a student-run debate. “IUP kind of dropped the ball on this topic,” Alston said. “We haven’t really done much as an

IUP community to really address the issue. So, I decided to create an event where the students can take the lead.” The event will be organized in a question-and-answer format, with approximately 10 minutes to discuss each topic, respectively. Alston will be hosting and moderating the event to ensure the debate keeps moving and remains respectful. Alston said that he hopes to show the IUP community as a whole that any problem can and should be addressed by students. He said that more often than not, students who feel passionate about a topic do not take proper action to discuss, and possibly resolve, a problem to which many people can relate. “If you want to get something done, this is how you do it,” Alston said. “I just want to basically show the community a school-wide example of how to address a problem if or when you have one.” Dr. Pablo Mendoza, assistant to the president for social equity, and Dr. Melvin Jenkins, professor and educational adviser in the department of developmental studies, have been two mentors Alston has turned to for support throughout the creation of this event. “I would like to challenge people to come to this event,” Alston said. “I challenge you to come out, make a stand and voice your opinion.”

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Three IUP men participated in Kappa Delta’s annual dating game event on March 26, 1985. They raised $200, and the proceeds went to the Crippled Children’s Hospital in Richmond, Va., Child Abuse Prevention and Big Brothers and Sisters of Indiana County.

Jon Stewart to leave ‘The Daily Show’ later this year By PETE SIRIANNI Managing Editor P.M.Sirianni@iup.edu

For the last 16 years, “The Daily Show” has been the go-to place for those who want news on the lighter side. “The Daily Show” will go on as planned, but without host Jon Stewart, who announced his retirement at a taping of the show Tuesday. Comedy Central, the network that broadcasts the late night satirical news program, released a statement Tuesday that “The Daily Show” will “endure for years to come.” Stewart, whose Comedy Central contract is up in September, said he and the network are still working out the final details for his departure. His departure “might be December, might be July,” he said. For Stewart, there is no definitive plan for retirement. In his announcement, he cited his desire to spend more time at home. “I got a lot of things in my head,” he said during the show. “I’m going to have dinner on a school night with my family, who I have heard from multiple sources are lovely people.” Stewart started off as a struggling standup comedian and got his big break on “Late Night with David Letterman” in 1993. From there, he was rumored to take over for Letterman after his departure

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from NBC, started his own MTV talk show and finally began hosting “The Daily Show” in 1999. Stewart made “The Daily Show” his own, blending political news with satire and, most importantly, holding politicians to their word. It was this type of skill that helped him build an immense audience during the mid-2000s when network news channels became increasingly partisan. Since hosting his own show, Stewart interviewed everyone from acclaimed authors, to celebrities and even President Barack Obama. His heated debates with Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly were everything political junkies could

ask for, and the ratings reflected it. “The Daily Show,” which won 20 Emmy awards, was a starting point for many comedians to get their footing. Steve Carell, Ed Helms, Michael Che, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver all turned their time at the show into stepping stones for their career, with the latter two landing shows of their own. Colbert, whose “Colbert Report” program featured him as an ultra-right patriot, gave “The Daily Show” and Comedy Central a formidable one-two punch in the late night slot. Colbert left his show in 2014 after being named Letterman’s replacement on “The Late Show.”

February 13, 2015

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For many, student loans are just ‘a part of life’ By JILL HARKINS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette TNS

Emily Tarnow, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh who plans to start a career in marketing after graduation, tries to keep her worry about her $35,000 student debt in check. “I think student loans have become a part of life. You just have to come to terms with it,” she said. Undergraduate student loans are as common as Tarnow believes. About 70 percent of the undergraduate class of 2013 at public or private non-profit colleges took out loans at an average of $28,000 per borrower, according to the Project on Student Debt at The Institute for College Access & Success. The first step in seeking a loan is submitting as early as possible the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA and available online at fafsa.ed.gov. This form, which is free to file, is required to receive federal student loans, typically the lowest cost option. Federal loans are preferable over private loans from banks or other financial institutions because their interest rates are lower, and the repayment process is more lenient. Each type of federal loan has its own conditions and limits.

Federal Perkins loans offer the best deal, with no interest accumulating while in school and a low fixed-interest rate after graduation. These loans, which always have an interest rate of 5 percent, are offered only to extremely financially needy students and are generally distributed to students on a first-come, firstserved basis. Eligible students can borrow up to $5,500 per year in Perkins loans. The cumulative limit is $27,500. Students must begin repaying Perkins loans nine months after graduation. The next best option are federal Stafford loans, sometimes called Direct loans. Subsidized Stafford loans, on which the interest doesn’t accumulate while the student is in school, are available to undergraduates considered to have financial needs. Unsubsidized Stafford loans are offered to students of all income levels. Interest accumulates on the loan while the student is in school. The amount that can be borrowed in Stafford loans varies by year in school, with up to $5,500 possible the first year, including no more than $3,500 in subsidized loans. The cumulative limit on Stafford loans is $31,000 for dependent students, including up to $23,000 in subsidized loans. Stafford loans currently have a fixed interest rate of 4.66 percent for under-

graduates, but the rate for new loans will change in the summer and is often higher than the rate for Perkins loans. Students must begin repaying Stafford loans six months after graduation. Mark Kantrowitz, senior vice president and publisher of edvisors.com, recommends exhausting the federal student loan limit before turning to other loans, such as the federal Parent PLUS loans through which parents take on debt to finance their children’s education. Parent PLUS loans currently have an interest rate of 7.21 percent. Such loans are unlimited up to the cost of the institution minus other aid already received, but they have a less flexible repayment than the other federal loan programs do. If parents are denied a PLUS loan because they fail the required adverse credit check, the student becomes eligible to borrow an additional $26,500 in unsubsidized Stafford loans beyond the $31,000 limit. Once all federal options are exhausted, students then can consider whether private loans are appropriate. Private loans in the parent’s name usually have lower interest rates than private loans in the student’s name, which Kantrowitz considers a last resort. If private loans are necessary, Kantrowitz advises being careful to choose a private loan that offers a fixed-interest rate rather than a variable one, which

can be deceivingly low but increase drastically over the life of the loan. Andrew McLaughlin, who graduated from Pitt in April with $65,000 in student debt and is now an account executive with Yelp in New York City, took out private loans from Sallie Mae and Discover Financial to cover the gap between the cost of his five-year education and his federal loan limit. The high monthly payments have kept him from such luxuries as an apartment without roommates. He isn’t the only one affected: His older sister, Jill McLaughlin, of Philadelphia, co-signed for two of his private loans, making her just as responsible for the debt as McLaughlin is. This increases her debt-to-income ratio, a factor in obtaining a home mortgage, even though she is not making the monthly payments herself. Private lenders require co-signers for about 90 percent of undergraduate applicants. Kantrowitz suggests parents who borrow privately or co-sign for their child’s private loans purchase a life insurance policy – if it is not included with the loan – to avoid being left with their child’s debt in the event of a tragedy. Just because loans are available doesn’t mean the student needs to use them. Kantrowitz suggests that students may be overspending if their parents are dipping into PLUS loans or if they accept the additional offered Stafford loans if their parents are denied, as doing so puts students past the average debt per borrower of $28,000. Howard Hair, of Carmichaels, who took out PLUS loans for his two daughters to attend Pitt and West Virginia University, said, “The fact that you can punch a few buttons, sign your name and get so much money makes it easy to send your kid away to a school that’s

too expensive.” Natalie Wilson, director of financial aid at Carlow University, agrees that Kantrowitz’ suggestion is a good rule of thumb in theory, but she said at private institutions like hers, “some families don’t have enough money saved to write a check to cover the balance.” Wilson said that such advice is important, though, “because it gets student borrowers to start thinking about their future and the consequences of loans early on.” Kantrowitz suggested that total student loan debt at graduation should be less than the borrower’s starting annual salary, thus allowing the student to repay the loans in 10 years. This presents a problem for financially independent students with desired professions that aren’t particularly lucrative. Kantrowitz said that such college students have two options: pursue high paying careers or attend less expensive colleges. Otherwise, these students can face long-term financial challenges. “In 20 years, your kids will need loans, and you’ll still be up to your eyebrows in debt and won’t be able to help them. It affects the next generation,” said Kantrowitz. It also can affect the student’s ability to obtain a mortgage or buy a car. Marc Harding, Pitt’s chief enrollment officer, said that because applying for student loans isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Students should speak with financial aid advisers for the best personalized information. Accepting whatever aid is offered and deciding to worry about it later may be the easy route now, but Michelle Jackson, director of financial aid at Slippery Rock University, asks incoming freshmen, “How many of you want to move back into your mom and dad’s house after you graduate?”

February 13, 2015

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Philadelphia to host 2016 Democratic convention By Salena zito

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The City of Brotherly Love will host Democrats for their 2016 national convention. The Democratic National Committee made it official on Thursday, signing a contract with Philadelphia to host its convention during the next presidential campaign. “There is no better place to underscore the principles of the Democratic Party than the birthplace of America,” said U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, a Scranton Democrat who helped push for the city’s selection. “I look forward to making history again in Philadelphia.” The party will gather the week of July 25, 2016, a week after Republicans gather in Cleveland. Democrats chose Philadelphia over Ohio’s capital of Columbus and Brooklyn, N.Y. Philadelphia last hosted the Democrats in 1948. The city is preparing for Pope Francis’ visit in September. The city emphasized its track record of hosting presidential conventions, including the Republicans’ 2000 gathering. City officials assured the Demo-

crats that it could handle the $65 million cost. The DNC’s chair, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Florida, said city officials committed “to a seamless and safe convention.” “Philadelphia’s deep-rooted place in American history provides a perfect setting for this special gathering,” she said in a statement confirming the choice. The committee’s technical advisory group evaluated cities for factors such as hotel capacity, transportation, security, financing and logistics. In a statement, (TNS) Mayor Michael Nutter said Philadelphia is excited and honored by its selection. He said the city has “a dynamic team of top-tier professionals to organize and manage a conference of this magnitude,” and Philadelphia can show off its “tremendous amenities, its accessible location and historical significance.” Casey, Gov. Tom Wolf, former Gov. Ed Rendell, who was a Philadelphia mayor, and Pennsylvania Congressmen Bob Brady and Chaka Fattah were among those on the city’s team pushing to host the convention, Nutter said. He said labor unions, businesses and political communities, clergy and citizens “are eager to see Philadelphia on the national stage.”

Potential presidential candidate declines to address evolution as he prepares for bid By john mccormick Bloomberg News TNS

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declined to say whether he believes in evolution Wednesday during an appearance in London aimed at boosting his foreign-policy credentials ahead of a possible 2016 bid for the Republican presidential nomination. “I’m going to punt on that one as well,” he told his interviewer, after a speech on free trade he gave on Wednesday to about 200 people at the Chatham House think tank, which focuses on international affairs. “That’s a question a politician shouldn’t be involved in one way or the other,” said Walker, 47. “I’m here to talk about trade, not to pontificate on other issues.” Scientists say evolution created humanity, although the exact origins of human life remain a controversial de-

bate for some, including portions of the Republican base. Last year, even Pope Francis waded into the topic, saying the Big Bang theory doesn’t contradict the role of a divine creator. Walker’s speech and subsequent question-and-answer session with reporters and others represented the only official public event during his four-day U.K. trade mission. The governor also refused to weigh in on foreign-policy questions, such as whether the U.S. should arm Ukrainian rebels. “I have an opinion on that,” he said. “I just don’t think you talk about foreign policy when you’re on foreign soil.” Walker’s London visit follows one last week by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who saw coverage of his trip turn negative after saying parents should have choice in immunizing their children and engaging in testy exchanges with reporters. Like Walker, Christie is contemplating a White House run.

February 13, 2015

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Police investigate sexual assault at Clarion University By Mahita gajanan

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Clarion University police are investigating a report of an on-campus sexual assault. Police said that between 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Monday, a female student was approached by a man near Harvey Hall who asked her for directions. He then grabbed her by the waist, pushed her to the wall and assaulted

her before fleeing the area, according to police. The suspect is described as white and 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8. He was wearing a gray hoodie. University spokesman David Love said the school could not provide more information. The university sent a crime alert to students and the rest of the campus community Tuesday evening that included information about the incident and safety tips.

Thousands gather at funeral for Chapel Hill victims By jane stancill

The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) TNS

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IUP President Michael A. Driscoll (top right) aided in celebrating the published works of English faculty by giving opening and introductory remarks to kick off the celebration Thursday in the HUB Allegheny Room. (Left) Dr. David Downing (faculty, English) provided the Editors’ Comments of the journal ‘Works and Days,’ which he edited, at the second Department of English Publication Celebration.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Thousands of mourners assembled at North Carolina State University on Thursday for funeral prayers for the three students killed in Chapel Hill on Tuesday. Crowds knelt on a large blue tarp spread on a university soccer field across the street from an Islamic center in West Raleigh. Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23; his newlywed wife, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21; and her sister, Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, 19, were to be buried Thursday afternoon. The large funeral gathering is just

one event Thursday honoring the three students. A vigil is planned for Thursday night at the Brickyard at NCSU, where two of the students had studied as undergraduates and where the other was enrolled. On Wednesday night, thousands gathered at UNC-Chapel Hill for an emotional candelight ceremony. A neighbor of Barakat and Yusor Abu-Salha, Craig Stephen Hicks, has been charged with three counts of firstdegree murder. Police say a parking dispute may have been behind the slayings, though families of the victims think religious animosity was involved. The killings made global news, and Thursday’s funeral drew camera crews from outlets as far away as Japan.

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Mourners hug before the funerals for Deah Barakat, 23, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and her sister, Razan Abu-Salha, 19. They were shot and killed Tuesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C. The funeral was held at the Method Road Soccer Complex on N.C. State’s campus on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

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Charity date auction raises over $2,000 for Autism Speaks and ALS By CASEY KELLY Lead News Writer C.E.Kelly2@iup.edu

In hopes of bidding high enough to score a Valentine’s Day date, anxious members of Greek life and other organizations packed the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room Tuesday at 9 p.m. for the very first charity date auction. “Date a Phi or a Xi” presented 11 Phi Delta Theta brothers and 11 Alpha Xi Delta sisters to be auctioned off to audience members to raise money for Lou Gehrig’s disease and Autism Speaks. The event raised a total of $2,212. Not including the $3 that each audience member donated at the door, the 22 dates alone brought in $1,635 – an average bid of $74 per contestant. The sister who sold for highest bid was Frankie Arnold (sophomore, hospitality) at $130, and the priciest brother was Cody Stitley (junior, communications media), who sold for $120. Phi Delta Theta’s philanthropy chair, Brett Geiser (junior, management), said the idea came to himself, Rachel Clippinger, Alpha Xi Delta co-philanthropy chair, (sophomore, marketing) and Katelynn Anderson, Alpha Xi Delta cophilanthropy chair (sophomore, criminology) in December, prior to Christ-

mas break. “To be honest, we were just hanging out and thinking about some new philanthropy events that we could have,” Geiser said. “It really just came to us.” Geiser and Clippinger said the original goal of the night was to raise $500, which was quickly exceeded, thanks to the $577 raised from each audience member’s $3 at-the-door donation. “We couldn’t imagine in our wildest dreams that this first date auction would take off with this much success,” said Clippinger, who is also the wet ink editor of The Penn. “We are so excited that students participated and, most importantly, had an amazing time while raising money for two great causes.” Also in attendance were auctioneers Pete and Charlie Stewart, of Armagh. The dynamic father-son duo were undeniably key factors to the event’s overwhelming success. While this is not the first charity event that the Stewarts have participated in, they both agreed that they had never contributed to an event quite like this one. Pete said he and his son were “more than happy” to offer their services to help raise money for charity. “I can’t get over how nice all the kids have been,” Charlie said. “That’s really

nice to see. This town’s been good to us, so we’re good to it. ” Pete has been in the auctioneering business since 1952, and Charlie chose to follow in his father’s footsteps in 1971. Pete Stewart & Son Auctioneers & Realtors is located at 923 Philadelphia St. “Date a Phi or a Xi” hit the ground running with high bids for both the sisters and the brothers, and kept the crowd excited with brother Tim Rothwell (junior, sports management) as the disc jockey. For each participant auctioned off, a unique bio that had been written about the participant and a humorous picture were displayed on the screen behind as he or she emerged onto the stage. As each bid kept getting higher and higher, the crowd was in in awe of how generous college students could be. “This date auction is going to become a Valentine’s Day tradition for our chapters,” Anderson said. “It is a time for everyone to come together, have a great time, maybe find some love and raise money for two wonderful organizations.” The auction winners and their dates enjoyed a Valentine’s Day dinner together Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the HUB Delaware Room.

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ON A COLLEGE BUDGET By ANDREW MILLIKEN Lead Wet Ink Writer A.P.Milliken@iup.edu

It’s that most romantic of holidays once again. Celebratory for couples and bane of singles and lonely hearts, Valentine’s Day is as polarizing as it is recognized. What to do to celebrate a day first associated with courtly love in the 18th century? Flowers? Chocolates? How cliche. The long, rich history of Valentine’s Day – not to mention your respect for your significant other – should demand a little more time and consideration than a heart-shaped cardboard box and a bundle of plants that will wilt in a week. This is the dilemma facing college sweethearts looking for something special this Valentine’s Day. With tuition rates on the rise yet again, the average college student is increasingly cashstrapped. How do you show that special someone a unique night without having some unique explaining to do to your wallet? Fortunately, there are ways for couples and friends to enjoy this emotionally confusing holiday – which leaves some elated, some with mixed feelings and some feeling like Charlie Brown at his Christmas play rehearsal – without breaking the bank. One of the most obvious dates for Feb. 14 this year is the release of the film adaptation of author E. L. James’ unlikely mainstream hit, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Labeled by some as smut, some as romantic fiction and some as just plain

terrible, the only thing for sure about James’ work and its upcoming adaption is its inescapability. Watching the story of billionaire Christian Grey and his, shall we say, offbeat tastes during his relationship with recent college grad Anastasia Steele unfold on the big screen at the Indiana Mall is a viable option for a Valentine’s Day date, and a relatively cheap one at that, provided you skip the popcorn and drinks at the theater. How about a date for free? Co-op Park, accessible from College Lodge Road or Ninth Street, is a beautiful outdoor option for couples who enjoy nature. Colossal hills for sledding, trails for hiking, even disc golf – although it might be a bit early in the year for that – are available for free at this public park. If the great indoors is more in line with your idea of romance, try ordering in, snuggling up with a blanket, watching a movie – maybe something a little more lighthearted than a violent romance involving billionaires and literature students; try “The Notebook” – and enjoying each other’s company. Single on Valentine’s Day? Worried that you’ll be typecast as depressed because you’re not dating anyone at the moment and don’t really want to? No problem. Friendship doesn’t cost a dime. Don’t stress out this Valentine’s Day. If you want to have a special date with your special someone, you can do so without straining your bank accounts. If you don’t, don’t. Hang out with your friends. Hang out with yourself. Just be happy come Saturday.

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(Photos by Brittany Persun/ The Penn) Above: Alex Miller (sophomore, hospitality management) waited patiently to find out who her date would be during the charity date auction. Right: Cody Stitely (senior, communication media) participated in the Date Auction for Autism Speaks and Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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A struggling lawyer with a closet -sized office in the back of a nail parlor, Jimmy McGill is just trying to get his footing in the law business. Part of this process includes taking any available case as a public defender, no matter how embarrassing or low. “Better Call Saul,” which premiered its first episodes Sunday and Monday night, follows the life of McGill. The series, which is written and created by “Breaking Bad” mastermind Vince Gilligan, is a prequel to sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman’s life before he met meth kingpin Walter White. The premiere opens with a flashforward of a mustached Goodman working in an Omaha Cinnabon, a tongue-in-cheek homage for the lawyer who wiped his identity clean in “Breaking Bad” with small hopes of finding a new life managing the baked goods store. Sure that he’s alone in his new home and that he has no chance of being rec-

ognized, Goodman plays some old VHS tapes of his commercials, painfully reliving a life that he was forced to abandon. The series is set in 2002, meaning the McGill-Goodman-Cinnabon transformation took just a decade, a serious rise and fall in the man’s life. The first episode, “Uno,” shows just how low actor Bob Odenkirk’s character starts, unsuccessfully lobbying for three 19-year-olds’ innocence after the trio break into a funeral home, severe the head of a corpse and, for lack of a better term, deface it. Talk about a pretty low start for a man who turns into an elite Albuquerque lawyer for the region’s top drug kingpins. “Better Call Saul” isn’t “Breaking Bad,” but the Walter White fans of the Emmy-winning drama will be sure to get their fix of old characters, including Tuco Salamanca, who shows up in the premiere’s last seconds. The second episode, “Mijo,” digs a little deeper into the characters, as McGill’s first order of business is to negotiate with Tuco in the desert

after a botched plan involving two dopey skateboarders goes awry. The rest of the episode helps build up McGill’s profile as a lawyer more focused on his next cashout rather than being ethical. After two episodes, viewers are left with the realization that this isn’t “Breaking Bad,” and there is an entirely different storyline. However, just when the audience gets settled in, Gilligan uses his famous late-episode plot twist to keep everyone on their toes. The AMC program, which debuted to a record 4.4 million people in the 18-49 demographic following a lead-in from the return of “The Walking Dead,” airs Mondays at 10 p.m. As McGill says in “Mijo” after being offered a questionable offer, “I’m a lawyer, not a criminal.” We know how the story ends, based on the six-year run of “Breaking Bad.” But learning how McGill transforms into Saul Goodman – and a criminal – will keep the audience watching for episodes to come.

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Making the most of his Chance With 1,000 points under his belt, IUP’s Devante Chance knows legacy is bigger than sports By CODY BENJAMIN Sports Editor C.J.Benjamin@iup.edu

When Devante Chance takes the court, his name echoes from the booming speakers of Indiana’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, but he hardly flinches. “I notice it,” he said. “I’m aware of a lot of things. But I’m just locked in.” The starting point guard for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s nationally ranked men’s basketball team, Chance prefers to keep his mind on the game at hand. And his resume would suggest he does just that. The only senior on his team to have played all four of his years at the school, Chance is one of four players in IUP men’s history to score 1,000 points and record 400 assists in his career. He also holds a top-five spot in the program’s all-time steals list. Playing for coach Joe Lombardi’s Division-II Crimson Hawks, he has long been the de facto centerpiece of a team that’s appeared in six consecutive NCAA tournaments. His mentality, however, might be the most glaring thing mirrored by the way he plays. With the third-most assists in IUP basketball history, Chance prides himself on thrusting the spotlight off himself and onto those around him. It’s this humble nature – one of few words but of actions that speak volumes – that fuels the 5’11” Chance on and off the court. This attitude started to take shape well before he became the unofficial face of IUP basketball, let alone considered playing sports in college. Chance’s first inspiration to play basketball was courtesy of his father, Warren, whose heart was weaved into the game during his own high school days. “As a child, you want to do things like your Pop,” Chance said. “And my dad was one of the best high school players in the city at the time, so I just followed him from there.”

The elder Chance was certainly no stranger to big games. Before making a name for himself at Edinboro University, another Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference school, Warren set public league records at Horace Howard Furness High School in South Philadelphia. An All-PSAC honoree for the 199798 season, Chance’s father garnered top-10 placement for five of Edinboro’s all-time records, including the singleseason points mark. Four years earlier, he broke Furness’ single-game record with a 41-point mark that still stands. Warren’s glory days gave Chance an athlete at whom to look up. But his father’s achievements didn’t guarantee IUP’s future all-conference point guard would have a smooth road to success. Rashida Sears raised Chance as a single parent in Hunting Park, a North Philadelphia neighborhood with an estimated crime index 58 percent higher than the city average – which, in turn, is 89 percent higher than the state average, according to areavibes.com. One of the main reasons Chance aspires to take advantage of his passion for the game – and perhaps, at some point, turn a profit for his talents – is so that he can give back to his mother. “She works a lot, and she works hard,” Chance said. “I don’t live with my dad. She’s the main person who raised me growing up, so I want to help her out so she won’t have to work as hard at the end of the day.” Sears, who watches her son’s games from a computer in Philadelphia, said Chance always tells her his plans to take care of her – first by getting her a house and car. But his hard work has already made her proud. She said Chance might have used basketball as a “getaway” but otherwise stayed out of trouble over the course of his drastic ascension from street ball to college. “I call him an old man because he’s been old since he was little,” Sears said. “I never had a problem with him as far

Devante Chance (senior, communications media) looks on during IUP’s Feb. 7 win over Gannon.

as in the streets or on the corners.” And just as his mother is thankful for the way he adapted to his circumstances, Chance believes they crafted him into the man and player that he is today. “Stuff like that makes you,” he said. “I didn’t grow up in the suburbs; it was a tough spot. I wasn’t in the ideal, fortunate two-parent household where everybody comes from. But at the end of the day, without my background being how it was, I wouldn’t be the person I am.” Through it all, Chance still had basketball, too. And it certainly had him. As he grew up, he started to idolize the legend that was perennial Philadelphia 76ers all-star Allen Iverson. Not only was “A.I.” the sole inspiration for his signature No. 3 jersey, but the 6-foot Sixers guard also epitomized the type of undersized, albeit supremely determined, player that Chance hoped to be. “Him being his size and playing with so much heart” gave Chance an immediate role model. “The game really doesn’t pertain to your height … You can get a lot of things done with effort and hard work.” Sears said her son was so enamored

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with Iverson that, in order to look like the longtime NBA star, Chance would grow out his hair and let her braid it. Fueled with passion on the court, Chance still didn’t play varsity ball until transferring from Edison/Fareira High School to Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter in 11th grade. But from the time he was five years old, he was taking shots at the hoop. If there were open recreational tournaments or street leagues in his area, there’s a good chance – no pun intended – he was involved. In fact, those opportunities were exactly what opened the door for Chance’s college career. While playing basketball at the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, a youth center offering free sports and education in the city, Chance saw his post-highschool plans take a sudden upswing. Phyllis Young, an officer who helped oversee the center at which Chance played, took notice of the young man’s desire to further his career. It just so happened that Young’s own son, Thomas, was an All-American starter for the Crimson Hawks from 2007-2010. “I let [Young] know that I probably

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wouldn’t be going to school or would be going to a school that wasn’t as good,” Chance said, “and she made a call to a coach.” It wasn’t long afterward that Eric Anthony, an IUP assistant coach at the time, showed up to watch Chance play in Philadelphia. A week or two later, Chance said, it was Lombardi, the Crimson Hawks head coach, who traveled to see him in action at an open-gym pickup game at a local YMCA. The next week, Lombardi invited Chance to visit IUP. All of a sudden, the young man’s talents and dedication were desired by a lot more than a few friends at a local gym. A university with a newly constructed, $54-million sports arena was ready to give him a role in the spotlight. And the supportive culture he sensed at IUP drove him to sign a letter of intent before the end of the week. “I fell in love with … the feel of the program,” Chance said. “I called coach Lombardi at the end of the week and officially told him I wanted to be a Crimson Hawk.” Continued on page 15

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IUP falls to Lakers in 58-55 decision By VAUGHN DALZELL Staff Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

Senior Devante Chance (communications media) became the fourth player in Indiana University of Pennsylvania history Wednesday to score 1,000 points and record 400 assists in his career, but his efforts weren’t enough to lead the Crimson Hawks over Mercyhurst University. After toppling rival California University of Pennsylvania Saturday, Chance and IUP fell to the Lakers in a 58-55 decision. “My 1,000th point doesn’t feel that great right now with the loss,” Chance said. “But in the future, it’ll feel better when I look back at it.” With 24 seconds left in the game, IUP forward Daddy Ugbede (junior, communications media) made a layup off Chance’s assist to tie the contest at 55. Then, Jean Onana – the only scorer in double digits for the Lakers – hit a three-point shot over Dyer with two seconds left in the game to clinch the Mercyhurst win and snap his team’s two-game losing streak. Shawn Dyer (graduate, criminology) led the scoring for both teams, as he had 23 points for IUP. Dyer finished

7-of-14 from the field and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line, and he is now averaging 20 points a game over his last three outings. “I just have been staying confident,” Dyer said. “My teammates have been doing a good job of finding me and putting me in good scoring positions.” Dyer’s 20-point performance wasn’t enough to make up for IUP’s disadvantage from beyond the arc, however, as Mercyhurst connected on 10-of-20 three-point shots as opposed to the Crimson Hawks converting 4-19. “We just didn’t make enough plays on both ends of the court to win,” said Jeremy Jeffers (redshirt senior, communications media), who had three points and six rebounds in the contest. “We are not going to hang our heads because of this game, and we plan on moving on.” Free throws played a key role in the loss for the Crimson Hawks, who are a 76.8-percent team from the charity stripe, but struggled in the second half against the Lakers, going 8-for-24. With the loss, IUP (20-4, 14-4) fell behind Gannon in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West standings. With four games remaining, the Crimson Hawks travel to play conference opponent Edinboro University (11-12, 8-11) Saturday. The only team with a winning record that remains on IUP’s schedule is rival Slippery Rock University (20-11, 10-6).

Underdog or not, Crimson Hawks baseball has high hopes for 2015 By MICHAEL KIWAK Lead Sports Writer M.T.Kiwak@iup.edu

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania baseball team last made the postseason in 2010, and since then it has been a matter of close but not close enough. “Obviously not making the playoffs last year hurt and has hurt the last BASEBALL couple of years because we have been right on the outside looking in,” said senior utility player Austin Mock (exercise science). Last season, the Crimson Hawks fell just two games shy of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference tournament, finishing with a conference record of 12-16 and an 18-23 overall record. Coming into this season, the PSAC

West division preseason baseball coaches’ poll placed IUP at sixth in the division, ahead of only Pitt-Johnstown and Clarion. Despite the low ranking, head coach Jeff Ditch placed very little emphasis on the number. “Each season is a new season,” he said. If anything, Ditch, who is entering his 10th year as head coach, believes that the ranking is more reflective of last season than this upcoming season. Mock offered a similar viewpoint, as he said the team does not view themselves as the sixth-best team in the division. “We fully expect to contend this year,” he said, “and if people want to call us the ‘dark horse’ or ‘underdog,’ so be it. “We won’t be thinking like that.” When it comes down to it, Mock and his fellow seniors are concerned with simply getting everyone on the same page.

“The seniors this year know how much work needs to be put in to make a run,” he said, “and we have been communicating with the rest of the team to keep working hard. The motivation is there for sure, now we just need to go out and play our game.” Out on the diamond, the team looks to field a good amount of talent, particularly on offense. “Hopefully we’ll hit consistently,” Ditch said, “and the older guys will be as good as they have been or even better.” The “core of the lineup,” as Ditch described it, consists of Mock, first baseman Ryan Uhl (senior, finance) and third baseman Mike Lupia (senior, health and physical education).

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Chance’s career is a representation of lifelong growth Continued from page 12

Chance signs autographs. (Photo courtesy of Devante Chance)

It didn’t hurt that he received a fullride scholarship for his talent. Nearly four years later, Chance has reaped the benefits of his education and done just as much damage athletically. Regularly among Division II’s top regional and conference shooters, he’s led IUP in assists since his sophomore year. He’s also averaged more than 36.8 minutes per game the last two years, helping lead IUP to a 93-21 record since the start of his career. His teammates relish the chance to play alongside him, too, and some, including D-I Drake University transfer Jeremy Jeffers (senior, communications media), believe Chance is well above his competition. “At the Division-II level, in my mind,” Jeffers said, “he is the best in the country, not just the PSAC.” Still, at the end of the day, the last thing Chance wants to do is crown himself for his success, let alone acknowledge that he headlines IUP basketball. “If you say so,” he said, fighting to hold back a smile. “But I don’t really see it as me being the face of IUP. I’m really not that type of dude. Everyone has their big moment throughout the season. I don’t really key on myself.” Before each game, Chance talks to his mother and sends a group text to seven hometown friends who helped him stay out of trouble growing up. His texts always include the hashtags “#GameDay” and “#PeyDey,” the latter of which symbolizes Peyton, the newly born daughter of one of his friends and Chance’s honorary niece. Sears said Chance’s attitude is a product of both his own humility and the way he was raised. “I’ve always told him, ‘Be very respectful, and don’t get a big head,’” she said. “Because it can be taken away from you instantly ... I’ve always tried to make sure Devante stays grounded.” Warren Chance, who has traveled

from Texas to see IUP play, also takes pride in the way Devante succeeds without a me-first mentality. “When I played, I thought it was all about me,” he said. “I tell Devante all the time, ‘Give God your glory … even in a bad game, still thank Him because He gave you a chance to play the game.” Brandon Norfleet (sophomore, communications media), a PSAC Freshman of the Year honoree at Cheyney University who played against Chance before transferring to IUP, said his teammate is selfless in the way he plays and the way he approaches those around him. “He truly cares to see others get better, and you don’t get that in a lot of guys,” Norfleet said. “They’re just worried about getting their stats up ... But even after he doesn’t have the game that he thought he should’ve had, he’s still worried about [others].” Sears said she also hears similar praise from Lombardi, who was an assistant at the University of Pittsburgh before coming to IUP in 2006 and, according to Chance, deserves as much credit as anyone for the guard’s success. “Sometimes it makes me shed a tear,” Sears said, “because I hear how [Lombardi] talks about Devante, and I’m just proud that my son has turned out that way and leaves that impression.” As for Chance, the 2014 Preseason All-PSAC West pick said his dad often jokes about how his son has to work harder to catch up to his own pointsper-game averages. But Chance merely sees his attitude as a contribution to the responsibilities he has on the hardwood. “I like to see my teammates score,” he said, “because they can do things that I can’t do. Me being the point guard, that’ll always be my No. 1 priority, to get them involved.” Now, when Chance goes back to Philadelphia, he not only plays the same pickup games that served a vital role in his growth, but also gets recognition for who he’s become. His desire to play professionally is a goal for the not-so-distant future, but that doesn’t stop pros, overseas players and – perhaps most importantly – children from already admiring him as one of the city’s best. Before helping his team capture first place in the PSAC West with a win over Gannon University Feb. 7, Chance led a tour of the IUP campus for Philadelphia youth on a trip with Young Chances Foundation, an urban program. Later that night, the kids got a first-person look at Chance in action. He epito-

mized the type of difference maker that many underprivileged children dream of becoming, just as he once did. If fans, friends and family look back on his life and career decades from now, Chance wants his character to be the glowing light of his achievements as a basketball player. He might be a quiet, reserved person, unfazed by the spotlight or ever-increasing expectations, but he wants to make sure that his humility and hard work are on display. “He was the smallest player on the court,” Chance said of himself, “but you see that he played the game hard.

He had some serious moments when he might not look as happy or joyous or whatever, but at the end of the day, he was playing hard, and his whole intention was to win the game.” Soon, “the game” will represent a lot more than a check in the win column for a Division-II school. It might mean dishing out assists at the professional level, either overseas or across the country. It might mean giving back to his alma mater as an assistant coach. It might even mean passing along advice to the next generation of aspiring Philadelphia athletes or urban youth.

Chance is ready for that moment and whatever it may bring. Giving back – whether in the form of community work or, say, earning that house and car for his mother – is atop his list of goals. He also knows that he must take one step at a time, however. And he certainly doesn’t want to wish away a few more opportunities to hear his name called at the finale of IUP’s lineup and the fans’ roar for the game that awaits. It’s a culmination of sorts for Chance when he steps onto the KCAC court – a genuinely special moment. Even if he doesn’t flinch.