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Declaring major: tips, tricks for choosing right path By JEFF BRUNERMER ContrIbuting Writer J.C.Brunermer@iup.edu

Declaring a major can be a difficult and strenuous journey. With so many options available to undergraduate students, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As stated on the university’s website, “IUP offers roughly 140 high-quality undergraduate degree programs.” They are “accredited, rigorous, and, often, nationally renowned.” Even if a student has an idea of what he or she wants to do, how does one nail it down to an exact major? Physical Therapy or Physical Education? Philosophy or Philosophy/Pre-Law? Nutrition or Nutrition Dietetics? So many detailed programs, so little time to decide. Luckily, IUP is here to help students realize where they want to be and how to get there. Through the Major and Career Exploration Center (MCEC), students have been receiving support in their journey to graduation. The MCEC offers multiple services such as the FOCUS-2 test, Interest Inventories, courses, career counselors and a resource library. There is also a complete list of undergraduate majors accessible through IUP’s academic website. The FOCUS-2 test is perfect for students who don’t know what they want to do, but like specific activities. The results of the FOCUS-2 test allow the MCEC to analyze a student’s interests and talents. The MCEC then provides the student with information on careers that best match him/her. They are free and

suggested to students who may be indecisive in their choice of a major. The MCEC provides a second test to students. The Interest Inventories allow the center to measure one’s interests as they relate to possible occupations. The center uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Strong Interest Inventory. They are more accurate than the FOCUS-2 test but charge a fee of $11. A helpful course is ADVT 170 Career Exploration, a one-credit course that allows students to learn about career resources at IUP. Permission from the assistant director of the Advising and Testing Center in Pratt Hall is mandatory. Aside from the professors of the ADVT 170 course, career counselors can provide support. The counselors located in the MCEC are trained in career exploration. They can help students decide upon a major through sit-downs and discussions. IUP’s Major and Career Exploration website is also helpful. In addition to the information offered, the website provides related sites, personnel information, other frequently asked questions and even some inspirational words. Choosing a major can be harder than most tests offered at this school. With so many choices, it can certainly be difficult to find just one major. For more information or to contact the Major and Career Exploration Center, stop by Room 214 in Pratt Hall. They may also be reached by phone at 724-357-5701.

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• Borough police reported that at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, William T. Cullen, 21, Bethel Park, was arrested for public drunkenness after he was found to be intoxicated in the 200 block of N. Ninth St. • Borough police reported that at 8:45 p.m. Monday, Cody Schropp, 20, North Huntington, was charged with a summary offense of misrepresentation of age to secure alcohol after police were summoned to Uncle Sudsy’s on 860 Wayne Ave. when an employee became suspicious of a male attempting to purchase alcohol. Schropp was found to be under the age of 21 and in possession of a false identification. • Borough police reported that at 4:27 a.m. Sunday, Michael A. Lehman and Cory Hurka, both of Pittsburgh, were cited for underage drinking after police were called to 240 S. Eleventh St. • Borough police reported that at 3:27 a.m. Sunday, Tyrell L. Mann-Sanford, 18, Eagleville, was cited for public drunkenness and underage drinking after he was observed to be lying on the sidewalk of the 700 block of School St. • Borough police reported that at 2:12 a.m. Sunday, Jonathan T. Flanagan, Kailua, Hi, was cited for underage drinking after he was interviewed by police and they found him to be under the age of 21 and intoxicated at 1153 School St. • Borough police reported that at 2:12 a.m. Sunday, Randall Carretta, 19, Pittsburgh, was charged with public drunkenness, criminal mischief, and underage drinking after he was observed damaging a vehicle parked along the 700 block of South St. He was taken into custody and determined to be intoxicated. • Campus police reported that at 12:09 a.m. Sunday, Melissa A. Creighton, 18, Pittsburgh, was charged with two summary charges of purchase, consumption, possession or transportation or liquor or malt or brewed beverages and public drunkenness and released to a sober adult after she was observed in an intoxicated state near the Weyandt Hall fountain. • Borough police reported that at 12:08 a.m. Sunday, Bryan D. Cohn, 21, Newton Square, was arrested for public drunkenness after he was observed in a verbal argument with a female. Officers separated Cohn, at which time he was found to be intoxicated at 700 S. St.

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• Borough police reported that sometime between 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, someone damaged a gate arm at the Indiana Borough Parking Garage on 650 Water St. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 724-349-2121. • Borough police reported that sometime between 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Dylan J. Hoover, 19, Hummelstown, was cited for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after he forcibly kicked the door to a residence at the Suites on Pratt, damaging the door frame and lock.

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• Borough police reported that at 3:24 a.m. Monday, Anthony Cilenti Jr., Livingston, NJ and Zachary Harriman, Clifton, VA, were charged with disorderly conduct, simple assault, and criminal mischief after police were called to 924 Wayne Ave. for a report of a fight between two males. • Borough police reported that at 1:14 a.m. Saturday, Michael D. Link II, 21, Rydal, was cited for violation of the Indiana Borough Code for noise, after police were dispatched to 451 Nixon Ave. for a report of loud music disturbing neighbors in the area. • Borough police reported that at 12:17 a.m. Saturday, Chase C. Keibler, Irwin, was cited for violating the borough code for noise, after police were dispatched to 38 N. Ninth St. for a report of a loud party.

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• Campus police reported that sometime between 3 p.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Tuesday, someone reportedly entered the residence of 318 Crimson Suites and stole $250 in cash. Anyone with information is asked to call university police at 742-357-2141. • Borough police reported that sometime between 2-4:30 a.m. someone stole a red Next 18-speed mountain bike from the McDonald’s parking lot on 940 Wayne Ave. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 724349-2121. • Campus police reported that sometime between 1:15-1:30 p.m. someone stole a black Apple iPhone 4 off a dining table in Folger Dining Hall. Anyone with information is asked to call campus police at 724-357-2141. • Borough police issue non-traffic citations for retail theft to Danielle Smith and Jazmene Barnes after both were observed by police stealing t-shirts from the Hadley Union Building bookstore. Barnes was in possession of two tshirts and Smith was in possession of three t-shirts. The total value of items removed was $81.95.

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Development of HIV shield for women announced By Steve Johnson San Jose Mercury News MCT

In what could be one of the most significant breakthroughs in the battle against AIDS, researchers announced Monday that a drug produced by Gilead Sciences has provided women with an unprecedented shield against HIV, essentially blocking the disease from infecting them. The highly anticipated data presented at an AIDS conference in Vienna found that South African women who regularly used a vaginal gel made from the Foster City company’s drug, tenofovir, were far less likely to become infected with the AIDS virus than women who used a gel made from a placebo. Although experts stressed that more studies will be needed to confirm that tenofovir can block the disease, the findings triggered cheers around the world. Dr. Kevin Fenton, who directs an AIDS program for the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deemed the study results “an exciting step forward for HIV prevention.” The data not only suggests that “we could soon have a new method to help reduce the heavy toll of HIV among women,” Fenton said, but “also give us reason to be very hopeful about the potential of oral antiretroviral medications to prevent HIV infection.” Antiretroviral drugs, such as tenofovir, are widely used to help keep those who already have HIV from getting sicker. But this is the first time a drug approved to treat people who already have the deadly disease has shown promise in human tests of also preventing someone from getting HIV. If the oral medications Fenton mentioned prove similarly useful as barriers to HIV, it could be enormously significant for Gilead. That’s because those medications are made from two Gilead drugs: tenofovir, which the company sells under the brand name Viread, and another Gilead drug, Truvada, which contains tenofovir. Data from those studies - involving homosexual men, intravenous drug users and heterosexual couples - is expected within a year or so. Eventual regulatory approval of a Gilead HIV treatment for the additional purpose of shielding people from the disease could cause sales of the drug to explode, according to Hamed Khorsand, an analyst with the investment research firm BWS Financial. But Edward Nash, an analyst with investment bank Roth Capital Partners, cautioned that it could take years of studies to prove Gilead’s drugs might be able to block HIV and the potential profitability of such medications would depend on how well they acted as a prophylactic. Another important

factor to be determined is if people taking Gilead’s drugs might develop a resistance to them, rendering the medications ineffective, said Dr. Howard Jaffe, president and chairman of the Gilead Foundation, which donated tenofovir for the gel study. He also speculated that many people in the United States may balk at using a gel, but would find taking a pill more convenient. Nonetheless, Jaffe called the data from the gel study “an excellent result. It points to another intervention that I think will be part of the tool kit to help prevent HIV.” The gel study, which was financed by the U. S. and South African governments, involved 889 women deemed high risks for HIV infection. All were advised to use the gel 12 hours before and also shortly after having sex. Of the 445 study participants who used the tenofovir gel, 38 became HIV positive. By comparison, 60 of the other participants using the placebo gel became infected. It has been nearly three decades since federal health officials first identified HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. An estimated 33 million

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people have HIV worldwide. Despite the development of various drugs to slow the progression of the virus, no cure for the ailment exists and the primary advice authorities give to prevent people from being infected is to use condoms and avoid other risky behavior, such as sharing drug needles. And although researchers last year initially reported what they termed “modest success” with an HIV vaccine made from drugs developed by South San Francisco-based VaxGen and Sanofi Pasteur of France, others have criticized the data as being statistically meaningless. The gel study also produced an intriguing secondary benefit. Of the 434 woman who tested negative for genital herpes before taking part in the study, 29 who used the tenofovir gel came down with herpes, versus 58 of the placebo gel group. Since women with genital herpes are much more likely to become infected with HIV, “tenofovir gel has a potential duel effect in preventing HIV,” said Dr Salim Abdool Karim, of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, who helped conduct the study.

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PASSHE Chancellor addresses faculty questions By Megan Guza Managing Editor M.S.Guza@iup.edu

Dr. John C. Cavanaugh, PA State System of Higher Education chancellor, met with students, staff and faculty for an open forum Tuesday in Eberly Alumni Auditorium. Cavanaugh was on campus for the State System Council of Chairs meeting. “I think there’s a lot to celebrate at IUP,” he said, commenting on the school’s record-breaking enrollment and the completion of the Residential Revival project. Cavanaugh prefaced the open forum by speaking briefly about the economic situation of the state. “Everybody hears the same stuff I do,” he said. “The economy is not turning around. This was not the summer of recovery everyone had hoped for.” He also noted the importance of the upcoming gubernatorial election and the impact it will have on PASSHE. “We’re doing everything we can to put our information in front of the candidates.” Cavanaugh took questions from the audience on issues such as funding, pension and moratoriums on low-enrollment programs. “We’re looking at how many graduates are coming out of the

program and how many students have declared this their major,” he said on the issue of moratoriums. “We are not closing departments. We are giving people the opportunity to say ‘this approach isn’t working.’” He said we must be careful about duplicating programs for the sake of duplicating. Every campus, he said, has something they’re proud of. East Stroudsburg, for example, hasa master’s in computer security. There are only two other places in the country that offer an equivalent. “It’s a pride to the whole system.” One audience member questioned the support from the state toward doctoral education. Cavanaugh said that the state does not differentiate among programs — undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and so on. He also said he is in favor of doctoral programs at other universities in the system — applied doctorates, not PhDs. The demand, he said, is higher for applied doctorates, such as healthcare or management. The last question taken concerned an article published in July in Newsweek that stated that Pennsylvania’s colleges were considering making their language classes online only. Cavanaugh said he didn’t know where they got that information. “They made it up.”

Homecoming court elections on horizon for king, queen By Sean Bracken Senior Staff Writer S.M.Bracken@iup.edu

Homecoming might be a month away for the IUP community, but the planning is already underway for electing the homecoming king and queen. Applications for students interested in running for the homecoming court became available Sept. 7, according to SGA member Jennifer Krastin (junior, management). Applications for the homecoming court are available at the HUB, in 303 and 307 Pratt Hall and on IUP’s homecoming website. “Eligible candidates must be a current full-time IUP student, have successfully completed 60 credits, possess a current 3.00 cumulative GPA and be in good judicial standing at IUP,” Krastin said. The homecoming court will consist of six students, which are selected by the undergraduate students. “The voting process is done with

ballot-sheets, and is a majorityrules selection process,” Krastin said. “Each of the five colleges at IUP will have one representative selected for the court.” The sixth representative will be chosen the same way for a student from IUP’s branch campus in Punxsutawney. She said students interested in running for their college should go to SGA for the ballot sheet and collect as many signatures as they can before the winners will be announced on URSA. SGA advisor Kate Linder said the eligible candidates will be notified Sept. 16 and will be required to attend a meeting at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 in the HUB Conemaugh Room. She also said elections will be held for students between 12:01 a.m. Sept. 21 and 11:59 p.m. Sept. 22 through students’ URSA accounts. The winners of the court will be announced Sept. 27. The homecoming court elections began in the 1970s, where the king and queen were sponsored by a

recognized student organization and appeared on URSA as individual candidates. “Undergraduate students at IUP elected a king and queen by majority vote, as well as a first runner up for king and queen,” Linder said. The students elected to the court were recognized at halftime during the homecoming football game and rode in the homecoming parade. Linder said this year IUP is transitioning to a “culturally inclusive” and “gender neutral court” that will recognize “Crimson Court members,” rather than “homecoming kings and queens.” “As in past years, the members of the 2010 Crimson Court will be invited to participate in the university-wide homecoming activities and additionally will hopefully also be featured at appropriate academic and college events,” she said. The deadline for submission will be 4 p.m. Sept. 15 in 307 Pratt Hall. Krastin said that online applications will not be accepted.

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Community service opportunities currently available in Indiana area By Jeff Brunermer Contributing Writer J.C.Brunermer@iup.edu

Students who volunteer receive support from their community. Through multiple programs, the office of Service Learning proves to be the main liaison between students and their neighborhood. The Service Learning Office is promoted primarily through Vanessa Gregorakis, an AmeriCorps representative. Programs include Into the Streets, KidsRead and other volunteer opportunities. Into the Streets provides recognition of students volunteering in the community. The volunteerism of Into the Streets helps introduce students to members of the community and reduce the amount of negative stereotypes. “I really want to get rid of the IUP stereotype that the community has seen in the news,” Gregorakis said.

Negative labels have often been a part of many college towns. Through community service, students help to eliminate such stereotypes. KidsRead is another helpful program for volunteers. The program is targeted toward children from kindergarten to fourth grade. It helps by tutoring the students fundamental reading and writing concepts. The plan of the KidsRead program is to provide a one-on-one tutoring session to increase improvement. The children are recruited through the schools of Indiana County to assist the children who may need help in reading and writing. Volunteerism is proven to be a great way to benefit both the student and the community. While the community becomes a better place for all, students get to explore career possibilities, make new friends, learn new skills and build their resume. The Community Involvement

Fair is the best way to dive into volunteering. This year the fair will team up with IUP Day on Saturday, September 18, which will take place between Grant Suites and Maple Suites. All students are invited and encouraged to help make a difference. The Service Learning office promotes learning opportunities globally as well. Last spring they were able to provide international aid to Haitian earthquake victims. The office hopes to see much fluctuation through their office in the future. “Many people don’t know we have an office, make sure you come in and visit us,” Gregorakis said. For more information or to join any of these programs visit the Office of Service Learning Suite 201 in Pratt Hall or call 724-357-3103.

Finding employment in competitive job market can be difficult, but not impossible By Kristen Gilmartin Staff Writer K.R.Gilmartin@iup.edu

As the new school year begins, many students are left with one question: where can I get a job? The even more challenging task is finding an employer that will work with your academic schedule. You must be persistent in the hunt for landing a job, and though it may seem very tricky, there’s plenty of hope for current job-seekers. Whether you want an on-campus job or an off-campus job, the Student Employment Center is the place to find out which locations are hiring. The Student Employment Center is located on the second floor of Pratt Hall, where a job board showcases all of the “want” ads for students. The center has its own section on the IUP website where you can view local job vacan-

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cies as well as tips for interviewing and employee guidelines. The Career Development Center also provides resources for finding employment. On its website, which can be found in the career section of the IUP website, there are an abundance of career-building tips. Perhaps most importantly, there’s a section titled “Top Twenty Job Search Tips” that advises students on how to land a job in today’s competitive market. IUP’s dining halls are often hiring. Aramark, the company that provides food for the campus’ dining facilities, hires students to work as cashiers and food servers. Once you’ve found a job you’re interested in, you generally will need to go to the location where the job vacancy is and fill out an application. Students interested in working for Aramark in one of the dining halls need to go to the facility they’d like

to work in and request an application. If you’re torn on whether an on-campus or off-campus job is better suited to you, the Student Employment Center can assist you. In the job search section of the website, you can find a list of pros and cons of working both on and off campus. An aspect of job-hunting on-campus that can set students back is eligibility for the Federal Work Study program. Not everyone is eligible for it and many on-campus jobs list eligibility for the program as a requirement. If students have filled out the FAFSA form for financial aid and were awarded Federal Work Study, the financial aid office informs students how many hours they can work. Finding a job is as difficult as people make it. The more students “put themselves out there”, the greater chance they’ll have of getting hired somewhere.

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Tips to revamp modern-day résumé By John Boddington Contributing Writer J.M.Boddington@iup.edu

Though common among the average working citizen, résumés can come across, especially among college students preparing for their career, as a challenge. “Résumés hold important information about your past and present, but I do not know what to do for help,” Bianca Williamson said (senior, psychology). With the multiple requirements and endless computer programs capable of creating a résumé now, something seemingly easy can quickly go beyond frustrating and difficult. At IUP, the Career Development Center has created a support system for those who face such difficulty. “I know that I would have to go to Pratt Hall for assistance, but I am unsure of who would help me,” Princess Kabakole said (sophomore, communications media). Neighboring the HUB, Pratt Hall is home to the Career Development Center. This organization not only assists in the résumé process, but also helps students by providing mock interviews, job fairs, one-on-one career counseling, and much more. “Here, we focus on what stu-

dents need concerning their résumés,” Associate Director of the Career Development Center, Deborah Stanley said. In order for Stanley and other associates to further aid students, several things need to be put in motion. First, one must call, e-mail, or appear in person to the Career Development Center. From there, an appointment can be scheduled to target the areas of desired attention. “We are here as a resource when the students are ready,” Stanley said. The Career Development Center can be searched on IUP’s main website and all contact information is displayed at the bottom of the page. Here to take on some of the one-on-one résumé aiding are three graduate students: Kelly Cordero, Caitlin Jones and Erin Perna, all in the graduate program of Master Student Affairs. If, for whatever reason, students cannot make it into the Career Development Center, Stanley states that creating your résumé on a simple Microsoft Word document will suffice. “Microsoft Word is not a bad way to start,” said Stanley. “Students should try to

personalize it; there is nothing wrong with standing out.” Students are urged to remember that if their résumé exceeds a page, the most important information should be displayed on the first page. The cover letter is also stressed as a major aspect of the résumé. Even if students think they know how to put together a decent résumé, the Career Development Center has great tips on bettering one’s document. “I know that résumés are supposed to show you area well-rounded person,” Joseph Yecko said (junior, international business). For a simple start, students may want to keep in mind that a good résumé starts with basic contact information, followed by an educational background, then work experience and internships or volunteering hours. As of last year, the center met with more than 776 students and helped them with their résumés; to keep this number rising, the Career Development Center will host an open house with a circus theme to get students excited about their future careers. The event will last from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in Pratt Hall room 305 and will consist of food and prizes.

Feds: Gulf oil blowout won’t lead to dead zones By Renee Schoof McClatchy Newspapers MCT

The amount of oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico near oil plumes created by the BP well blowout is 20 percent lower than normal, but not so low as to create dead zones where little life exists, federal scientists reported Tuesday. The drop in oxygen levels is caused by microbes that use oxygen as they consume oil that is drifting 3,300 feet or more below the Gulf’s surface, the scientists reported. Dissolved oxygen levels would have to drop by an additional 70 percent to create dead zones, and that’s unlikely, said Steve Murawski, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s chief scientist for fisheries and the head of the group of federal scientists who analyzed data and produced the report. Dead zones are less of a threat as the oil degrades and spreads out, and as the oxygen-rich waters mix in from surrounding areas, he said. Still, the impact of the oil plume at such deep levels isn’t fully understood, Murawski said. “While it’s a relief not to see deep dead zones as a result of the oil droplets that remain below the surface, there’s lots of work to be done to understand their long-term impacts

on the ecosystem,” he said. Scientists are continuing to track the plume, and NOAA has started what Murawski called a “rampedup effort” to account for the oil and chemical dispersants. The agency has been criticized for painting too rosy a picture with a report it issued during the summer that said as much as three-quarters of the oil that escaped into the Gulf between April 20 and July 15 had dissipated or been captured. The latest report was based on samples taken in 419 locations at depths of 3,300 to 4,300 feet, from the wellhead to 60 miles out, where federal and independent scientists found the plumes. The samples were taken by researchers on four NOAA vessels and five academic vessels from May 8 to Aug. 9. None of the dissolved oxygen readings approached the level of a dead zone, the scientists said. “Dead zones are commonly observed in the near-shore waters of the western and northern Gulf of Mexico in the summer, but not normally in this deepwater layer, and that’s one of the reasons we’re concerned about it,” he said. One of the world’s largest dead zones, off Texas and Louisiana, is caused by pollution discharged from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers.

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Opinion

Senate and gulf: a ticking clock By David Yarnold MCT

Is this too much to ask of the Senate? To hold polluters like BP accountable for their catastrophes and make funds available for restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico — many of which are already planned, signed into law, and ready to roll out? To create strong new safety measures for offshore oil and gas drilling? To find the money to continue to respond to the environmental and economic effects of the worst oil spill in America’s history? And to do what’s right — to ensure fair compensation to families of those killed or injured by the Deepwater Horizon disaster? The House acted to address both short- and long-term threats on July 30, around two weeks after oil stopped flowing into the gulf. The Obama administration has also begun taking steps to live up to its commitment to making the Gulf Coast healthier than it was before the disaster. But the Senate now has only weeks to get the job done. And the people, wildlife and wetlands of the Gulf Coast cannot afford to wait. From my new vantage point at Audubon — one of the nation’s oldest and most respected

conservation organizations — I look back on the Summer of Crude and on my own trip to the region during the height of the crisis. I can’t shake the images of oil-coated brown pelicans or of gulls and terns perched on the oily ribbons of mop-up boom that washed ashore. I wish every senator could have seen those innocent victims – and talked to the people, too. From the fishermen to the rig operators to the restaurant owners whose livelihoods came to a halt in the sludge of the Macondo spill, they all told me they believe in the need to restore Louisiana’s fractured wetlands. But the BP disaster was just the latest insult to the vast Mississippi River Delta, a region long under assault from environmental mismanagement. On average, 25 square miles of vital wetlands disappear each year thanks to the misguided re-engineering of the Mississippi River. For decades, our elected leaders chose short-term transportation projects and industrial and commercial development over the natural systems that replenish coastal marshlands and sustain longterm ecological health. With each disappearing acre, the region loses essential natural storm protection, vital habitat for birds and other

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wildlife and marine species, and the foundation of vibrant coastal economies and cultures. The administration and the House have planted the seeds of a response that can combine the immediate cleanup with longerterm efforts to stop and ultimately reverse long-term degradation of this globally significant ecosystem. But it won’t be enough to pass legislation full of good intentions. What’s needed is a guaranteed source of funding. The House took an important step by passing the CLEAR Act, which included an amendment offered by Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-La., that directs civil penalties from the BP spill to coastal restoration. That means an immediate $1.2 billion for efforts to reverse the loss of storm protection and habitat across the Gulf Coast. The amendment was so uncontroversial that it passed the House in a voice vote. Now it’s up to the Senate. The two-week clock starts ticking on Sept. 13. An American treasure — its largest wetlands region — can and must be restored. For the sake of the people and wildlife of coastal Louisiana, is this too much to ask?

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Wind farms could cause radar problems Los Angeles Times MCT

Increasing the amount of electricity we get from renewable sources such as the sun and wind is a national priority and a state mandate. Among the many obstacles to getting that done — opposition to new transmission lines, worries that solar plants will harm endangered species, conflicts over land use — one has until recently remained largely off the public radar screen. But the radar screen is precisely the problem: Wind farms interfere with commercial and military radar systems. In 2009, wind projects that would have produced a combined 9,000 megawatts of power were shelved or stalled after the Department of Defense or the Federal Aviation Administration raised concerns about radar, according to the New York Times. That’s nearly as much as the power generated by wind farms that were actually built last year. The Mojave Desert is a particular trouble spot because of the many military air facilities in the region, and several proposed projects there have been withdrawn after hitting turbulence from the military. Modern wind farms plant rows of spinning turbines on towers up to 400 feet tall, sometimes causing aircraft passing overhead to appear to vanish from radar screens. It’s a serious problem but it’s not insurmountable, as wind developers in Solano County,

Calif., recently showed. After officials at Travis Air Force Base raised objections to a wind-power project in the nearby Montezuma Hills, the project’s developer and the Air Force reached a highly unusual agreement to share data. An independent consultant used the information to demonstrate that the turbines wouldn’t interfere with the base’s radar system, and the Air Force withdrew its opposition. Unfortunately, that kind of cooperation is rare. More typical is the situation described by JASON, an independent advisory group that does scientific consulting for the U.S. government, in a 2008 report on wind farms and radar. It suggested that the military’s preferred response to proposals for wind projects near bases was “to declare encroachment and block installations of offending turbines, rather than attempt to find technical means of ameliorating the turbine impact.” Such technical solutions exist, but they’re expensive. The best one is simply to replace outdated military radar systems with more modern equipment that isn’t fooled by wind turbines, but there are others, such as using high-tech coatings on turbine blades that don’t interfere with radar. What’s really needed is for the Obama administration to work out a coherent plan for dealing with such conflicts between its energy and national security priorities.

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More than just a mosque By Tim Rutten Los Angeles Times MCT

The controversy over a proposed mosque near ground zero in Lower Manhattan preoccupies an increasing number of Americans, who now are hearing rhetorical bigotry more disgraceful and dangerous than anything admitted to our national conversation for decades. According to a Rasmussen poll published Monday, 85 percent of the country’s voters say they are following stories about the controversy, a 35 percent increase over the level of interest the survey found last month. Nearly six in 10 voters say they are “following the story very closely.” Some of this may have a bit to do with the season: August is a notoriously slow month for news, and lacking a natural disaster or missing blonde to obsess over, the cable networks and commentators who fuel the 24-hour news cycle have made the proposed Islamic center and mosque the centerpiece in their overheated echo chamber. Still, even allowing for the timing, it’s clear that this controversy has tapped a troubling vein of popular suspicion and unease concerning Muslim-Americans and their beliefs. Unhappy history tells us that this is dangerous territory, and the willingness of some to exploit it is one of this

affair’s sorriest aspects. Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich, for example, has compared those who support the mosque’s construction to Nazis, who “don’t have the right to put up a sign next to the Holocaust museum in Washington.” A Republican National Committee member from Iowa insists that President Obama is a Muslim. (If so, what the devil was all that Jeremiah Wright stuff about?) Evangelist Franklin Graham tells CNN that the president carries “the seed of Islam” — whatever that is. One of the most distressing things is how rapidly this controversy has shifted from an ostensibly principled objection — the center’s backers have a legal and constitutional right to build on the site, but it is “insensitive” to do so — to a blanket objection to Islam in America. Such a slide was entirely predictable, because the minute you impute collective responsibility for 9/11 to U.S. Muslims, generalized expressions of bigotry are rendered licit. Thus, we have organized campaigns opposing the construction of mosques in places as distant from ground zero as Wisconsin, Tennessee and Kentucky. In Santa Clara, Calif., a group objects to a mosque adding a minaret, while in Temecula, Calif., Pastor Bill Rench argues that his Muslim neighbors ought not be allowed to build a mosque on a site adjoining his Calvary Baptist Church. Of all the dangerous nonsense

being batted about, nothing quite tops a recent piece in the National Review Online in which Nina Shea, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, argues that the mosque has provoked “a heated debate” about the “limits” of religious freedom “in the age of Islamist terrorism.” The federal government, she alleges, has a right to “defend itself” against those “promoting radical ideas in the context of Islam.” To that end, “shutting down a particular religious establishment — or preventing it from being built — does not constitute barring a religion as a whole. ... It could all depend on what the building is used for ... (and) the impact of the preaching and instruction that takes place there.” Let’s get this straight: The government is going to get into the business of evaluating what’s going to be taught in a house of worship before issuing a building permit? Once a mosque, church or synagogue is constructed, government agents are going to enter, monitor the preaching and, if they deem it a threat to somebody’s notion of security, shut the place down? (The smoke rising from such an event would issue from the ruin of the First Amendment.) We do need to stop, take a deep collective breath and pull back from the edge. The abyss on the other side is dark and deep.

Assigned reading. Sometimes, it seems tedious; little more than pointless drudgery. We scan our required texts lists and decide many books are useless before we even crack their spines and skim the pages. The Common Freshman Reader program might seem like another chance for professors to assign a pointless book. Upperclassmen complain that they are no longer freshmen and therefore should not have to participate or read the book. But that attitude cuts students off from thinking critically about relevant material. This year’s selection, “Nickel and Dimed,” takes a close look at the struggles of people who have to survive, and often support entire families, on the same minimum wage jobs that many IUP students hold to make some extra cash during school breaks. As the country’s economy continues to be unstable, it is entirely possible that some graduates, or even students no longer able to afford tuition, could find themselves in similar situations. It is unwise to close our minds to the very real situations that surround and could potentially befall us. Freshmen are supposed to complete the Reader selection before the start of fall term. It gives them the opportunity to start the year with a shared experience on a campus where they know next to no one. However, the Reader does not just serve freshmen. It provides all faculty and students who participate with chances for synthesis and respectful discourse across all majors and programs at the university. Reading the book and attending the related events throughout the year are opportunities to both socialize and exercise the critical thinking skills we came to college to acquire. Upperclassmen should not look upon the Freshman Reader as an inferior assignment, unworthy of their valuable, ready-to-graduate time. Even if it was not assigned to you, it is a great idea to check the book out of our newly renovated library and take a peek inside. After all, those million-dollar steps are not just for show; they are your pathway into a place of learning.

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Counseling Center provides students with emotional assistance By amanda pearson Contributing Writer A.E.Pearson@iup.edu

From school-related stress to family concerns to substance abuse, the Counseling Center helps students deal with a variety of issues. “The Counseling Center is available for students who are struggling, who feel their moods aren’t functioning as they should, [who] have anxiety or are dealing with hardships in relationships,” Kim Weiner, Counseling Center psychologist and associate professor, said. The Counseling Center, located in G31 in the Suites on Maple East, is a free and confidential service for students. According to the website, the Counseling Center assists 400500 students per academic year and fields an additional 300-400 calls from concerned students. Six psychologists are on staff, as well as 10 graduate assistants. In addition to one-on-one counseling, the Center also provides courses and support groups including Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Graduate Student Group, Interpersonal Group and Hope and Healing Group, according to the website. The website has a section to address “misperceptions.” It lists com-

MCT Following simple courtesy rules, such as having a basic understanding of each other’s schedules, can save a lot of conflict and disturbances in the future.

Jesse Smartt/The Penn The Counseling Center, which assists 400-500 students per academic year, is a free and confidential service for students.

mon misbeliefs about the Counseling Center. According to the list, students should know that the Counseling Center is not only for students with emotional problems. No problem is too big or small, and a student is not weak if he or she ask for help. Students should also know that the counselor will not tell you how to “fix” your problems. They are trained to facilitate change and understand many students from varying backgrounds. Another misconception is that

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How to deal with roommates, making best of living situation By imani dillard Senior Staff Writer I.J.Dillard@iup.edu

Getting a roommate is not always an easy thing to deal with, especially if there are conflicts between people sharing space. There are plenty of ways to make the experience better, or at least bearable, when it comes to roommate relations. First things first: roommates should get together after moving in and talk about some ground rules or guidelines that everyone should follow. This includes views on visitors, borrowing each other’s things, keeping common areas clean and other things along those lines. If problems do arise, roommates should calmly talk about them. Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to let the person involved know that there is a problem. Letting problems build up and fester without telling anyone is not good at all. Eventually, the person who hasn’t said anything will resent his or her roommate and maybe even blow up at them. The roommate causing the problems

will have had no knowledge of their wrongdoing and feel attacked when this happens. Roommates should always make room for compromise. One of the main reasons for roommates is so that students can learn this important social skill. Have a basic understanding of each other’s schedules. This will save a lot of conflicts and disturbances in the future. There is nothing worse than a student who has 8 a.m. classes living with a roommate who enjoys coming back to the room at 3 a.m. Remember the golden rule: “Treat others as you would have them treat you.” Even though this seems pretty basic, it is surprising how many people don’t follow this rule. If all else fails, and roommates aren’t clicking or coming to any form of agreements, talk to the CA for the floor. CAs can mediate most disagreements. Iif problems continue go to the Office of Housing and Residence Life or call 724-357-2696 and put in the necessary form to change rooms.

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North Carolina Central wants greater attire awareness By eric ferreri McClatchy Newspaper MCT

On the first day of class, everything N.C. Central University junior Ricky Magwood wore was much too big for him — from a billowy white T-shirt to the gold chain dangling nearly to his waist. But it’s hot out, Magwood argued. And he’s an art student, so he’s going to get messy anyhow. NCCU Chancellor Charlie Nelms thinks eye-catching outfits — whether risque or just-plain sloppy — are obstacles to learning. This fall, he’s put in motion a subtle campaign to eliminate everything from pajama pants to plunging necklines. “Suggestive, revealing clothing, by men or women, should not be worn in a classroom,” Nelms said recently. “And you shouldn’t be wearing pajamas to class!” Nelms’ concerns are echoed across America’s college campuses, where students routinely file into lecture halls in pajamas, baggy clothing or skirts better suited for a night out on the town. Universities are fighting back; some have imposed strict dress codes, others softer guidelines. While the sloppy American college student isn’t specific to historically black colleges, those institutions place a particularly heavy emphasis on appearance, said Marybeth Gasman, an education professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies historically black institutions. “Many people look at one AfricanAmerican and see him or her as representative of all blacks,” Gasman wrote in an e-mail interview. “People don’t do that to whites — they are seen as individuals. The stakes are higher for African-Americans. I understand that many HBCUs want to make sure that their students are seen in the best light and that they look professional when they go into the workforce.” At NCCU, Nelms is soft-pedaling his message by urging professors to

talk about appearance. It is part of an ongoing series of initiatives Nelms has put in place since taking over at NCCU in 2007 to raise expectations. Graduation and retention rates must rise. Employees are expected to be more respectful and responsive. And students should be presentable.

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Hawks down SCSU 16-6, will play East Stroudsburg By Kyle PRedmore Sports Editor K.R.Predmore@iup.edu

The IUP football team opened up the season with a 16-6 victory over Southern Connecticut State University on Sept. 3. Southern Connecticut State received the ball to start the game, but only stalled and the IUP defense held them to a three-and-out. After some stops from the IUP defense, Pat Smith was able to lead the team down for the game’s first points. On a 12-play 49-yard drive, Craig Burgess was able to make a 28-yard field goal to give the Crimson Hawks a 3-0 lead late in the first quarter. However, the IUP offense was not done. On their next drive, the Crimson Hawks were able to score on the first play. After Smith fooled the Owls defense on a reverse to reciver Roy-al Edwards who took the ball 34 yards for the lone touchdown of the day and gave the Hawks a 10-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. “I tried to make something happen.” Edwards said about the big play. “I saw that [my fullback] did a good job faking, and the offensive line did a good job which set me up for the big play.” There was no scoring in the in the second and third quarters, but that was due to the ability of the Crimson Hawks defense to keep the Owls from scoring. A Mike Katch interception, a forced fumble by Mark Jackson, a lost fumble by Southern Connectiut State’s John Wiechman recovered and a missed field goal attempt was all the IUP defense needed to bring the half to an end, leading 10-0. The Crimson Hawks extended their lead on the first play of the fourth

quarter after a Craig Burgess 45-yard field goal Two drives later, the Owls managed to score a touchdown after a 92-yard, 11 play drive — putting them right back inthe game with plenty of time remaining. The Owls’ Eric LaVorgna was unable to make the extra point to and left the score 13-6. Starting on their own 36 yard line, the IUP offense was able to march down he field with ease, getting all the way to Southern Connecticut States’ 13-yardline before seeing the first third down of the drive. IUP sucked up a good amount of clock and ended the ensuing drive with another field goal from Burgess, which was the final nail in Southern Connecticut’s coffin. Lou Tepper was pleased with the performance of his team. “This is really a young football team,” he said. “We don’t have many seniors starting for us and I guess what I was most pleased with was just the discipline in which we played, particularly on defense.” Tuck picked up 98 total yards. Smith completed 11 of 21 passing attempts and was able to pick up 111 yards. The IUP defense was impressiveforcing four tournovers. “There were a lot of nice plays [by the defense].” Scott said. “We came out hard, came out aggressive, but overall we were good.” Next week, IUP will travel to East Stroudsburg at 6 p.m., who also won their first game 57-0, over Pace. This is the first PSAC game for both teams. This isn’t going to be an easy game for IUP as East Stroudsburg have a pretty strong offense that will test the ability of the IUP defense. With eight returning starters, the Warrior offense is looking to just continue their dominance

on the field. Redshirt Senior quarterback Matt Marshall threw for 337 yards last week and had a quarterback rating of 194.4. On the defensive side of the ball got the most sacks in the nation last week with nine. The Warrios’ defense have seven returning starters, and like their offense, hopes to continue the dominace of Week 1. September 15th, 2007 was the last time these two teams played each other. IUP managed to come up with 21 unanswered points in the forth quarter to beat East Stroudsburg 38-23. In the series, IUP leads 8-6. IUP is also on a two game win streak against East Stroudsburg. The last time IUP lost was back in 1997 when East Stroudsburg beat them on the road 33-31. IUP was able to sweep the three PSAC East teams last year, beating C.W.Post, Millersville and Kutztown.

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The chilly, overcast weather did not affect IUP’s women’s soccer team on Saturday as they put in 10 goals and blanked Shepherd 10-0. The team was not able to repeat its performance against Cal U a few days after. Against Shepherd, the offense was topped off by Heather Robbins who picked up her first career hattrick. Along with her accomplishment were seven other Crimson Hawks who found the back of the net to give IUP the huge win. Robbins was able to get the Crimpson Hawks on the board early with her first goal coming just 1:35 into the game on a cross from Melissa Kornock. Moments later, Robbins was at it again after she kicked in another goal at the 3:19 mark on a nice pass from Krya Hricik. She knocked in a rebound shot in the final minute of the half, which was her third goal of the game. Kornock was not to be outdone, scoring twice in the first half, at the 7:23 and 9:08 respectively, to go along with her assist. This helped the score 4-0 at the half. The second half was more of the

same for the Crimson Hawks. Adriana Konstaninides put in an unassisted goal at 47:13 and Jordan Snook knocked in a pass from Lindsay Lobevero into the back of the net a mere 26 seconds later, quickly making the game 6-0 in the first two minutes of the second half. Three other players knocked in goals in the second half, Tori Pikur, Paige Virgara and Allison Keller. The defense for the Crimson Hawks was tough all day, but when a Shepherd forward slipped by the defense, the goalies took care of it. Goaltender Kelly Brennan, starting, along with Kelsey Dowling and Mara Hricik were all able to make saves on the way to a shut out. In the game against California for their PSAC opener the Crimson Hawks were unable to repeat their performance. The game ended in a 0-0 tie, but it was the IUP goaltending that kept them in the game the entire time. Cal U started off the season 2-0 with wins over Seton Hill, 6-1, and Charleston 1-0. The Vulcans knocked IUP out of the third round of the PSAC tournament last year and lost both regular season games to them. Brennan made 14 saves in her 110 minute performance, whereas Cal U

goaltender Paula Jackson managed to make only three saves in the game. Robbins was not silent in the game, recording four shots, attempting to break the tie. However, Robbins, Keller, Kornock and Viann Heder were all unable to score dispite their combined eight shots. The Crimson Hawks are home Saturday against Shippensburg in another PSAC game. IUP did not play Shippensburg last season, but the Red Raiders did beat Charleston 3-1 to start off their season. However all PSAC games are crucial for postseason play so the Lady Hawks will not be taking them, or any team this season, lightly. If the home opener is any indication for the rest of the season, IUP women’s soccer is going to be a formidable opponent for anyone they play.

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IUP finishes third in Burger King/Ohio Valley Invitaional By fred speaker Staff Writer F.Speaker@iup.edu

The IUP Men’s golf team opened the 2010 fall season with a strong showing earlier this week at the Burger King/ Ohio Valley Invitational in Mineral Wells, WV. The Crimson Hawks earned a third-place finish, out of 13 teams, by posting a total twoday score of 591 strokes. IUP led the tournament, which was held at Woodridge Plantation’s 6,830-yard, par71 course, by one stoke after the opening round on Monday. Junior Brad Boyle and sopho-

more Sean Sweithelm each posted rounds of par (71) on day one. The pair of pars propelled IUP into the lead, and the team finished the first day with a total tally of 291 strokes. When the second round began on Tuesday, IUP was one stroke ahead of West Chester and five strokes in front of a soon-to-be-charging team from Clarion. IUP recorded a mediocre 300 strokes in the second and final round, which opened the door for the two teams that began the day within striking distance. West Chester bettered its first-round score by four strokes in round two, and the team’s two-day total of 580 strokes

was enough for a second-place finish. Clarion posted an impressive score of 279 in round two. The team’s day two tally was the lowest single-round team score of the tournament and an astounding 17 strokes better than the number Clarion recorded a day earlier. Clarion’s second-round performance earned the team the early-season tournament championship. Boyle was the top individual finisher for the Crimson Hawks. He finished with a total of 146 strokes and finished tied for 11th place. Sophomore Derek Baker scored consistently, posting rounds of 73 and 75, and fin-

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The IUP field hockey team started their highly anticipated season with a 2-1 victory over Bentley College Sept. 2 at George P. Miller Stadium. IUP Head Coach Gary Agard made his debut for the Crimson Hawks and was determined to not disappoint. The Hawks didn’t get off to the best start falling behind 1-0 when the Falcons struck with 9:30 left in the first half of the game. Despite being down at the half the Hawks dominated the game on the stat sheet. They more than doubled the Falcons in shots 22-10.

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They also held an advantage in penalty corners 14-1. Just as it looked as if all hope was gone, senior Lisa Bachman ripped one past the Falcon goalkeeper with only a few minutes to spare. The goal was assisted by freshman Jillian Duld. Thanks to Bachman’s efforts the game was heading to overtime. The overtime, like the rest of the game, was dominated by the Hawks. Junior Shannon Sullivan scored the game-winning goal for the Hawks with 4:24 left in the overtime period. The goal gave the Crimson Hawks their first victory of the season and gave Agard his first win as the head coach. IUP’s next game is 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at East Stroudsburg.

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ished tied for 15th. Sweithelm followed up his noteworthy par performance on Monday with a disappointing Tuesday mark of 78. However, his total of 149 strokes was enough to earn him a top-20 finish as he tied for 19th. Freshman Zack Kempa and senior Leo Acklin were the only two IUP golfers to improve upon their first-round scores on day two. Kempa’s two-day total of 150 strokes landed him a spot inside the top 25 (24) and Acklin finished in a tie for 36th. IUP will get another crack at at Clarion Sept 12 when they travel to Clarion to begin play at the Hal Hansen Invitational.

Alabama has deep backfield By joe juliano Philadelphia Inquirer MCT

In listening to Penn State players talk this week about Alabama’s running game, they made it clear they were treating running back Trent Richardson with the same respect as 2009 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. Ingram is likely out; coach Nick Saban said Wednesday he was “probably not going to be ready to play” against the 18th-ranked Nittany Lions as he continues to recover from left knee surgery. Ingram underwent an arthroscopic procedure on Aug. 31 to repair an injury suffered in practice the previous day. He was not at practice Wednesday during the time the media were allowed to watch, but he did some running the day before. The top-ranked Crimson Tide doesn’t lose any speed with Richardson, who is on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. The sophomore, who gained 751 rushing yards and scored eight touchdowns last season as a backup, ran for 66 yards in 10 carries in Saturday night’s opening win over San Jose State.

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“It was the first weekend of the semester, and it went off at about 2 a.m. It was so cold, too.” -Ociele Hawkins (sophomore, theater)

“It was so early in the morning. I was in my pajamas, and it was freezing!” -Marion Maopolski (sophomore, nursing)

• The IUP Cheerleaders Will Lead a Pep Rally at Center Court on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM • Hundreds of Dollars in PrizesEVERYONE WINS SOMETHING • There are Top Grand Prizes* • Following the Pep Rally, We will Play Musical Chairs!

In dian a M all’s 21st A n n ual

I UP N IG H T

*Grand Prize Male & Female Winner- Plus a Second Place Winner

Thisisa Specia lNight-Ju stforIUP! Itisthe M a ll’sw a y ofw elcom in g the the IUP stu den ts,sta ff,fa cu lty & a dm in stra tion ba ck to school!

Special Guest Norm the Crimson Hawk! 2334 O a k la n d A ven u e

724-349-6110 w w w .in dia n a m a llpa .com

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Friday & Saturday 11AM - 1AM

(724)

349-0909

Sunday - Thursday 11AM - 12:30AM

LATE NIGHT SPECIAL

LARGE 1-TOPPING PIZZA $ 8PM - Close

NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS! DELIVERY CHARGES MAY APPLY!

. .. y e n o C e h T t A

Ladies Tired of -

Spending half your night crowded around one bar trying to get drinks? Waiting in long lines for the bathroom? Having toilet paper and napkins thrown at you? Standing around while all the guys are glued to the TVs?

724-465-8082 642 Philadelphia St.

Tuesday All Day $3.50 Blue Moon 4-9 2 for 1 Appetizers 10-12 $2.50 Bud Light Pitchers 10-12 $1.00 Wells 10-12 $2.25 Import Bottles Wednesday All Day $2.00 Michelob Ultra 4-9 $.50 Sliders 10-12 $1.00 Bud Light Drafts 10-12 $1.00 Wells

Expires: 9/31/10

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Dance Contest is back!

Specials!

Monday All Day $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal 10-12 $1.50 Domestic Drafts 10-12 $5.95 Shaker Shots

Thursday All Day $2.00 Bud Light Drafts All Day Wing Special 10-12 $1.00 Bud Light Drafts 10-12 $1.50 Red Stag Friday All Day $2.00 Bud Light Drafts 9-11 $2.00 You call it Saturday All Day $2.00 Yuengling 9-11 $1.50 Yuengling Drafts 9-11 $1.50 Captains Sunday All Day $3.50 Guiness Drafts 10-12 $2.00 Call Brands

Every Friday and Saturday night!

$100 First prize!

Attention Audience: You’ll be the judges! Starts at midnight!

The Coney has...

Best Drink Specials in Town Most Bars Under One Roof Biggest Dance Floor Indiana’s Hottest New DJ:

DJ Jack

...Size Matters Must be 21 to drink

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