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(IUP.edu) The undergraduate commencement ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

More than 750 students to walk in graduation ceremony

By NICOLETTE QUERRY Staff Writer N.M.Querry@iup.edu

This fall’s undergraduate ceremony, which includes 533 students, will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, IUP Registrar Bob Simon said.

The graduate ceremony, comprised of 219 students, will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Fisher Auditorium.

These ceremonies are very similar to the ones ordinarily held in May, according to Michelle Fryling, IUP’s executive director of communications and media relations.

“Really, the biggest difference in the spring is we have two ceremonies in the KCAC broken up by

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I felt like having a little extra time was really good for me.

-Maria Donofrio (hospitality management) three colleges,” Fryling said.

The May and December graduations both have student and keynote speakers, she said.

Graduating seniors Maria J. Donofrio (hospitality management) and Allyson R. Null (journalism and communications media) are part of a group who will walk in the graduation ceremony Saturday.

Both are graduating after nine semesters at IUP, they said. Although spending that extra bit of

time at IUP isn’t the norm, these students are proud to be Crimson Hawks.

“I am a double major and a double minor, so it was almost impossible to graduate on time,” Null said.

“I’m actually one semester behind, but I was happy to stay,” Donofrio said. “I felt like having a little extra time was really good for me.”

Null said that she will continue working at her current job as a shift manager at Dairy Queen after graduation. She plans to remain there until she finds a job in her field.

Donofrio said she will work at UPMC as a marketplace customer service representative. She hopes to eventually work in the marketing or fundraising department.

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Null and Donofrio said they aren’t too worried about job opportunities given that they’re graduating in December rather than May. “I’m not sure which opportunities will arise,” Null said. “So, I’m excited to find out.”

“I am getting right into things as soon as I graduate,” Donofrio said, “so I’ll have a little bit of an upper hand because I will be in a routine by the summer, unlike the May graduates.”

Employers are looking for students in December and May, according to Tammy Manko, who works with the Career and Professional Development Center. More employers are usually looking in May, though, because of the higher volume of graduates.

Some students will walk through

and some will officially be handed a diploma, Manko said.

The students walking through are participating in the ceremony, but may have a few classes left to take still before they officially earn degrees.

One major difference between December and May graduations is that departments which usually hold smaller graduation ceremonies do not do so in December.

Null said she is disappointed about the lack of a departmental ceremony. However, the journalism department has asked her to return for its May ceremony.

Donofrio said she shares Null’s dissapointment.

“The hospitality department is very tight-knit; it would have been nice to graduate with everyone,” Donofrio said.

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Police Blotter Drug and Alcohol Violations

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• Christapher Staten Jr., 19, of Philadelphia, was cited for underage drinking at 8:16 p.m. Dec. 9 on the ground floor of Wallwork Hall, according to IUP University Police.

• Michael Ayrassian, 24, of Kane, was cited for public drunkenness at 11:28 p.m. Dec. 9 in the 00 block of South Carpenter Avenue, according to the Indiana Borough Police Department.

• Alexander Cattafesta, 21, of Avondale, was cited for public drunkenness at 1:03 a.m. Dec. 10 at Garman Avenue by Wallwork Hall, according to university police.

• Emily Baram, 18, of Milford, and Hannah Seigworth, 19, of Brookville, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at 8:36 p.m. Dec. 4 at the intersection of Pratt Drive and Maple Street, according to university police. Baram was also charged with driving at night without headlights, and Seigworth was also charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, according to university police.

• Brian Guze, 20, of Yardley, was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness at 2:03 a.m. Dec. 10 at Oakland Avenue by Elkin Hall, according to university police.

• Sierra Goshea, 19, of Pittsburgh, was charged with underage drinking, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, simple assault, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia and harassment at 2:33 a.m. Dec. 10 on the third floor of Wallwork Hall, according to university police.

• Derek Malburg, 21, of Punxsutawney, was cited for public drunkenness at 12:45 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

• Douglas McBreen, 28, of Johnstown, was cited for public drunkenness at 2:18 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 500 block of Nixon Avenue, according to borough police.

• Marquise Ginn, 23, of Indiana, was charged with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, harassment and criminal coercion at 7 a.m. Nov. 28 on the second floor of Stephenson Hall, according to university police.

• Glenn Watkins Jr., 37, of Indiana, was charged with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, driving under the influence, public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and simple assault at 2:03 a.m.

Dec. 9 in the 500 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

Disorderly Conduct/Criminal Mischief • Carley Gurdak, 19, of Lititz, was charged with criminal mischief and vandalism at 12:01 p.m. Dec. 8 on the ground floor lobby of Putt Hall, according to university police.

• Borough police report someone smashed the windshield of a vehicle between 10:40 p.m. Dec. 9 and 8:30 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 900 block of Wayne Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police at 724-349-2121.

• Tevin James, 22, of Pittsburgh, and Jevon Wooten, 21, and Dominique Jones, 21, both of Philadelphia, were charged with disorderly conduct and violating the borough noise code at 12:27 a.m. Dec. 11 at 917 Church St., according to borough police.

• Warren Dupilka, 22, of Bridgeville, was cited for criminal mischief at 1:58 a.m. Dec. 11 at Grace United Methodist Church, 712 Church St., according to borough police.

Theft • Borough police reported a theft sometime between Dec. 8 and 9 at 300 Blariton Ave. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police were informed of a theft from a vehicle sometime between 6 p.m. Dec. 9 and 9 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 700 block of Klondyke Avenue. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• A Ford Focus was stolen sometime between 8:50 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the intersection of Papermill Avenue and Klondyke Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

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Faculty share thoughts, advice for graduates

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Lead News Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Although students might forget it sometimes, professors were once in the same place as those waiting in line for their diplomas.

Professors know what it’s like to make the sometimes difficult transition to life after college. After all, they’ve been present for these cermonies at least a few times.

With spending so much time at both their own commencement and at dozens for their students, they may know better than anyone else what it feels like to anticipate the future with excitement, fear and maybe some uncertainty.

For that reason, they shared some words of wisdom for this fall’s Class of 2016.

“I would suggest that graduating seniors believe that they have something important to offer the world,” said Dr. Irene Kabala, assistant chair of the department of art.

“Do not get discouraged and do not ever give up. Keep following your dreams and passion.”

Dr. Theresa Smith, chair of the department of religious studies, had some thoughts for her students in particular.

“I wish [graduates] well and congratulate them on choosing humanities and social sciences, reminding them that not only is their degree ‘marketable,’ but that they have chosen to improve our world by becoming informed, inclusive critical thinkers with a global perspective,” she said.

“For jobs: Remember what employers want,” said Dr. Gary Dean, chair of the department of adult and community education.

“They not only want skills and knowledge, they want people who work hard and have integrity. Lots of people have skills. Emphasize the quality of your character to employers. Show them that you are the kind of person they want to have in their organization.

“For life: What you learned at

For life: What you learned at IUP is only part of the picture. Keep an open mind.

Question everything.

-Dr. Gary Dean (adult and community education department chair) IUP is only part of the picture. It’s who you have and will become that really counts. Keep an open mind.

Question everything. Never stop learning and growing.”

The chair of the accounting department, Dr. Sekhar Anantharaman, gave some advice to those who are looking to graduate soon.

He said that an important step for graduating is to “meet with the department chairperson a semester before you plan to graduate to do a pre-graduation clearance check to ensure that you are on track to graduate the next semester.”

He said that this simple check can avoid all kinds of problems later on.

“Do not assume that your instructors will automatically give you a passing grade simply because you plan to graduate at the end of the semester. You have to continue to work hard to earn your grade even in your final semester.

“Ideally you should have a job lined up before you graduate.

Good luck and work hard.”

Of all the advice faculty could give to graduates as they enter the next chapter of their lives, all of them agree that these graduates are going to do great things and represent the IUP community well.

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Graduating senior prepares to move to Atlanta for dream job

By NICOLETTE QUERRY Staff Writer N.M.Querry@iup.edu

His major in communications media and minor in journalism and public relations have prepared him to follow a new career path.

IUP senior Andrew Friend will move Jan. 2 to Atlanta for a job with Northrop Grumman, an aerospace company.

The company’s government contractor offered Friend a job over the summer after the completion of his internship there.

“Interns are treated like gold,” Friend said about his experience at Northrop Grumman.

Friend will work for the proposal team at his full-time gig.

While working during the internship, one of his proposal clients

What sets IUP apart is the personal relationships with the professors.

-Andrew Friend (communications media)

was the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Friend said he is starting his position in a three-year program that allows entry-level employees to explore the three different departments of the company before settling in one department.

He said Northrop Grumman also offers employees relocation opportunities across the nation and abroad.

(Nicolette Querry/ The Penn) Andrew Friend will be graduating Saturday with a degree in communications media.

Friend expressed his love of IUP-TV shows he was involved in

throughout his time at IUP. He functioned as the promotions producer for “The Big Hit,” “Indie Rockers Ball” and “Public Pictures Theater.” His involvement stemmed from his original career aspirations of becoming a broadcaster.

Friend said his favorite classes at IUP included Randy Jesick’s Basic Journalism Skills class, Dr. Michele Papakie’s Intro to Public Relations class and Dr. Gail Wilson’s Public Speaking class.

Papakie served as a mentor for Friend during his college experience.

“Dr. Papakie taught me everything I know about PR,” Friend said.

Friend also completed a practicum with Dr. Vicky Ortiz throughout this semester.

“I loved having Andrew in class the[se] last years,” Ortiz said. “He

always happily came to class and worked hard.

“I’m very proud of him as my student and always think of him when I need someone to motivate those freshmen and sophomores looking for their way through college as comm media students.”

Friend said his close relationships with professors have helped him gain experience he can use in his career.

“What sets IUP apart is the personal relationships with the professors,” Friend said.

Friend said he is very excited to graduate and transition into the workforce, but that he also will miss his IUP experience. He offered some advice to students who still have work to do at IUP. “Don’t sell yourself short,” Friend said. “I see a lot of talented people.”

Criminology graduates look to the future

(Kristy Shearer/ The Penn) A few criminology majors shared their post-graduation plans: “I’d like to start out in rehabilitation work as a case manager or in drug addiction, and eventually work my way up to the federal level.”

–Shawnie Jansen (left, above) “My plan after graduation is to attend the Indiana County Police Academy.”

–Gabriel Gresko (left, below) “I plan to work part-time at my old job, and then, in a few months, I will be joining the State Police Academy.”

–Tyler Parrey (above)

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Stanford University suspends raucous marching band

By RONG-GONG LIN II Los Angles Times TNS

The notorious Stanford University band will be suspended through next spring after administrators found “a systemic cultural problem” in the student group that has “not been taken seriously by the band or its leadership.”

The punishment stops all band activities, both on and off campus.

Students who flout the order could be disciplined individually.

“Nothing more will be accomplished without extreme consequences,” a Stanford Organization Conduct Board panel concluded, finding that the band has not reformed even after probation of more than a year.

“We do not feel that the current leadership or membership is

capable of creating the necessary cultural change,” the panel said.

“We feel there is a total lack of accountability and responsibility in the current organization.”

The Stanford band has had an infamous reputation since the 1960s and has been suspended before – in 1986, for urinating on the field, and in 2006, after being accused of trashing the trailer that had been its home.

The band already had been under scrutiny for its behavior since 2012. In the spring of 2015, Stanford barred the band from performing at away athletic events after finding it had violated university rules on alcohol, controlled substances, hazing and sexual harassment.

“Violations included a tradition in which a band member was given an alcoholic concoction intended to make that individual vomit

(TNS) Stanford University has suspended its marching band due to multiple violations.

publicly; an annual trip in which some band members used illegal substances; and a band selection process in which individuals were asked a number of inappropriate questions on sexual matters,” a university statement said at the time.

But violations have continued,

and administrators are steaming.

“We are concerned about the risk and liability to the university community, and to Stanford’s reputation, if band’s conduct and behaviors continue,” the panel wrote.

The panel had urged a more severe punishment, suspending the band through 2018, but Stan-

ford Vice Provost Greg Boardman said in a letter that such a penalty could permanently cripple the student group and make it unable to recover.

Boardman said he wants to end the current student-managed band structure and introduce a professional music director who will have final control over the organization.

He said such a model was used for more than 30 years without stifling the band’s unique character.

The band can appeal Boardman’s decision on the punishment with the Stanford provost.

An editorial posted on the Stanford Review website, a student political magazine, called Boardman’s decision unfair. “If the administration continues to eviscerate our traditions, what campus culture will even remain?” the editorial board wrote.

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Senior looks forward to student-teaching opportunity

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Lead News Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

Although many are accepting their degrees Saturday, some are still preparing for their final semesters or, as in the case of Brigid Louis (senior, middle-level education), they are most concerned with becoming student teachers before the next round of graduation.

Louis’s main focus is becoming a reading teacher.

“I love reading and think that it is a very important skill to master,” Louis said. “I believe that I can connect well with students and motivate them to be the best readers they can be.”

In the spring, Louis will be doing her student teaching at Apollo Ridge, where she will be teaching reading to fourth and fifth graders.

“Reading is important because everybody reads every single day,” Louis said.

“Teachers are the people who really shape the world we live in.

Teachers often spend more time with children than their own parents do, so it is up to teachers to help children become the best people that they can be.”

Louis said that it is important to “embrace and love your major.”

“If you don’t enjoy learning

Teachers are the people who really shape the world we live in.

-Brigid Louis (senior, middle-level education) about things in your field, you are in the wrong place,” she said.

“I’ve made so many awesome friends with students as well as professors, and I am so excited to be a middle school teacher someday.

I think that everybody deserves to have that experience.”

During her time at IUP, Louis was a community assistant, an academic success mentor and a campus tour guide. Both of her positions as CA and ASM were in Stephenson Hall.

Louis said these jobs have helped prepare her for becoming a teacher and make her stand out, at IUP and in the job market, because they required her to take on a lot of responsibility and helped her learn effective time management.

“Managing a leadership role like an ASM or CA while being a full-time student requires a lot of time and planning,” Louis said.

“I think that teaching is so much

(Stephanie Bachman/ The Penn) Brigid Louis (senior, middle-level education) and Levi McCracken (senior, middle-level education) will be spending next semester student teaching at Apollo Ridge and plan to graduate in May.

about planning and managing your time well – both in and out of the classroom.”

Louis said her jobs also taught her a lot about leadership and teamwork.

“I think that the most important part about working on any staff, whether it is in housing or not, is really to work together and support each other,” Louis said.

“Coming together as a community to do different things was definitely my favorite part about

working in housing.

“The bond that you create with your staff is so unique and really teaches you a lot about teamwork as well as leadership.”

While these positions have helped prepare Louis for a job as a teacher, she has been splitting her attention to work on all aspects of life after graduation, including her upcoming wedding.

Louis is engaged to her college sweetheart, Levi McCracken (senior, middle-level education). They

met on the first day of classes as freshmen and started dating at the end of their first semester.

In March, McCracken proposed to Louis. Their wedding is scheduled for two weeks after the May graduation.

Louis and McCracken plan to move south together to look for jobs as reading and math teachers, respectively.

Louis said they want to move because there is a better teaching market in the south, and they want to find jobs in either the same school or district.

McCracken, who is also doing his student teaching in the spring at Apollo Ridge, explained how Louis has motivated him to be a better student and teacher.

“We have a lot of classes together, and it is inspiring to see how hard she works at trying to be the best teacher that she can be,” McCracken said.

In turn, Louis agreed that the dynamic of their relationship is helpful for their careers.

“I think it makes for a really unique support system, especially being in the same major,” Louis said.

“We always did our homework together and kept each other accountable and on track. I think it is exciting we made it through everything together.”

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Kwanzaa celebration, open to all, takes place

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) IUP’s Kwanzaa celebration took place Saturday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room with special guest speaker Karsonya Whitehead.

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EDITORIAL It’s OK, 2016, you weren’t that bad...

It’s no secret that 2016 was a year full of ups and downs – but mostly downs. The internet is going crazy with memes and other posts about 2016 quite possibly being one of the worst years the world has seen in a while.

With this issue of The Penn being our last for the year, here are some of the staff’s favorite moments from the past 365 days: Samantha Barnhart, Editor-in-Chief: Traveling around Europe while studying abroad and meeting my boyfriend, Will, were definitely the best parts of the year.

Casey Kelly, Managing Editor: My favorite part of 2016 was probably the Fells Point pub crawl my family, friends and I did for my 21st birthday in Baltimore. I even lived to tell the tale.

Chris Hayes, Copy Editor: For me, the best

part of 2016 was the new music that came out.

Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino and J-Cole all dropped albums. That’s a good year in my book.

Alexandria Mansfield, News Editor: This was a year of taking risks and meeting new people.

I know that sounds cheesy, but the friends I’ve found this year are ones that make 2016 one of the best in my book.

Jason Daquelente, Culture Editor: I made a wish when I was 5 that Pokémon would be real.

This year, my wish came true with the release of Pokémon GO. Sean Fritz, Sports Editor: Donald Trump gets elected president of the United States.

Kevin Smith, Photo Editor: I guess I would have to say my trip to Standing Rock was my favorite part of 2016.

Kelsea Oravic, Graphic Designer: I would have to say that my favorite things about 2016 were switching my major and joining my sorority.

Tyler Miller, Digital Media Editor: It’s a threeway tie between meeting like 50 percent more people, learning our news editor has a twin and winning $20 off a $1 scratcher.

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The media industry needs regulatory relief, too, Mr. Trump The following editorial appeared in The Orange County Register on Saturday, Dec. 10: The news media and Presidentelect Donald Trump have had a contentious relationship, to say the least, since he launched his bid for the presidency – with Trump often making a sport of bashing the media, many times for good reason.

But that has not stopped the News Media Alliance, a nonprofit organization representing nearly 2,000 news organizations in the U.S. and abroad, from offering the Trump transition team some media industry policy guidance.

Chief among the industry’s concerns are outdated and burdensome regulations. “While news organizations are innovating and adapting to a vastly different media landscape, antiquated gov-

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ernment regulations and imbalanced policies are unnecessarily hindering investment and growth at news media companies,” News Media Alliance CEO David Chavern said in a statement. “We encourage the new administration to revisit these regulations and policies as it charts a new course for our nation’s economic growth.”

One example the organization cited is the 1975 ban on media cross ownership, which would be repealed under a new bipartisan bill. “Even if these rules made sense 40 years ago, when each market had one newspaper and three TV stations – and cable and the internet did not exist – they do not make sense today,” the white paper noted. “(T)he rules banning cross-media ownership no longer reflect the reality of today’s media landscape and they unnecessarily

restrain investment.”

Similarly, in yet another example of laws and regulations lagging far behind markets and technological advances, the media organization criticized the government’s overly narrow definition of media markets in antitrust actions, which has long been a shortcoming of antitrust law for a variety of industries. “(The Justice Department) believes that print newspapers constitute their own market, and denies that newspapers compete with the internet, television, radio and other mass media,” it wrote.

“The DOJ’s outdated ‘market definition’ locks newspapers into a 1970s-era advertising model and does not consider the numerous sources the public has at its fingertips.”

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for greater copyright protections and the extension of a printing tax deduction to income from digital distributions, though, as the Carrier example and several previous editorials attest, we would much prefer broad-based tax reductions to carve-outs for specific industries – even our own. Finally, the group issued a plea for muchneeded transparency and media independence.

“A free, diverse and independent press is essential in our democracy to inform the public of the actions being taken by elected officials,” it asserted. “We urge the new administration to follow longstanding traditions of pool coverage and press access so that Americans from across the country can better understand the actions being taken by those in whom Americans have placed

their trust.”

Despite Trump’s distaste for the media – as evidenced by his February call to “open up” libel laws to make it easier to sue the media for unflattering stories about him – and its many failings to present unbiased news, the “fourth estate” continues to serve an important role as government watchdog and facilitator of political discourse.

Trump has talked a great deal about reducing regulations once he takes the reins of power. By taking many of the NMA’s recommendations to heart and not excluding the media industry from these reforms, he could not only make good policy but also begin to bury the hatchet with the industry and disprove critics’ accusations about his allegedly vindictive nature.

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Grads won’t forget the good times at IUP

By LAITH ZURAIKAT Contributing Writer Laith.Zuraikat@iup.edu

IUP seniors graduating this fall are leaving behind a campus where they’ve created many memories. Some will remember the games, concerts and clubs they were a part of, and some will try to forget the tough finals, all-nighters and nights in the drunk tank.

Though there were good and bad times, IUP has left its impression on many of the seniors graduating this semester.

For senior Nichole Bush (criminology), being a part of the Panhellenic Association was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of her college career at IUP. Being a part of something bigger than herself was a major attraction of this experience.

“It was nice to work so closely with a representative from each sorority and problem solve alongside them,” Bush said.

“We oversee all 11 Panhellenic organizations, so it was just nice to be a part of something

bigger than just my organization.”

Greek Life also made a major impact on senior Renae Bollibon (marketing) during her time at IUP. “I’m in Delta Phi Epsilon, so my favorite activity with them is we do a color run every fall, and it goes to [the National Association of] Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, so I really like that event,” Bollibon said.

Both Bush and Bollibon also said they enjoyed the athletic atmosphere at IUP. Some of their favorite memories of schoolsponsored events involved athletics and, in particular, IUP basketball games.

“I like going to basketball games,” Bush said. “There’s one in November for ‘Movember’ to support men’s health. There is always a huge turnout with fun games at halftime. Just seeing people coming out to support our team and a worthy cause makes the experience better.”

Bollibon also enjoyed going to the IUP basketball games.

“They’re always a lot of fun, and I like the different kind of things that they bring

in, like the one time they had ROTC repel in from the ceiling. It was really cool,” Bollibon said.

Senior Sydnee Elder (music theater) appreciated the efforts the school made during the annual “Take Back the Night” events, as she felt that it addressed a critical issue that deserved awareness and coverage.

“No matter what is going on in your life, the school is a safe place for you,” Elder said.

However, according to Bush, the university could still do a better job of hosting more events that focused on these important topics.

“I think we need more speakers to talk about sexual assault awareness and prevention,” Bush said. “The only time we really talk about it is during ‘Take Back the Night,’ but it’s definitely an issue that should be talked about more.”

Elder’s favorite experience at IUP was the fall show recently put on by the musical theater department. The show, titled “We are proud…,” focuses on issues of race.

And, according to Elder, the performance involved multiple different groups on campus.

“It was really cool to see how, using theater, we were able to connect with the campus,” Elder said.

One of the few downsides to having so many different entertainment options and activities to attend is that it’s impossible to attend everything that is going on.

Although, according to Bollibon, she really wasn’t missing out on too much during her first couple of years.

“We’re getting better about it now, but there were a couple of years there where [shows at IUP] were kind of lame,” Bollibon said.

Bollibon wished that she could have taken advantage of some of the clubs that her friends joined, like the outdoor club, and Bush said she felt that she had missed out on some potentially much-needed stress relief during the year by not stopping by the library to see the therapy dogs during finals week.

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College: A world of W’s and L’s (but mostly L’s) Alexandria Mansfield is a junior journalism and public relations major with a minor in human services.

By Alexandria Mansfield News Editor A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

As a puff of watermelonscented smoke clouded my vision and assailed my senses, I narrowly avoided the oncoming man on a longboard who apparently felt invincible with his wheeled mobility and headphones teeming with horrendous rap music.

Unfortunately, I did not share the sentiment.

In case this scene is an unfamiliar one to you, it’s a college campus. And in case you were worried about my safety, I survived the skateboard attack only to be conquered later by $28 in late fees

at the library.

Life as a student is like one of those video games in which you receive completely different endings and scenarios based on the choices you make as the game progresses.

My day began just like most students’ days – with a simple question: Do I have enough Flex to get Starbucks before class?

If the answer to that question is yes, then the follow-up comes: Do I have enough time to get Starbucks before class?

At this point, though, I’m usually on my way to Starbucks whether or not I have the indispensable time.

A good day is when I have the time and the money for a sweet cup of joe. A bad day is when I have neither, but I try to make it work with the loose quarters and thumbtacks at the bottom of my backpack, anyway.

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Every day is filled with ups and downs. The challenge is balancing them and pushing forward.

Class is the next scene offered to me on the game-front. This time, it’s less of a choice on my part and more of one from my professors.

To fail or not to fail? That’s the ever-impeding question, right?

In some situations, I get As. I’m winning the game. Nothing can stop me now. Why am I even in this class? I could be teaching this class. Did anyone actually do poorly on this assignment? What a

bunch of losers.

These thoughts may seem like an exaggeration for emphasis, but no, I actually can be that arrogant most of the time.

Then, I get hit with a 22-percent and realize that maybe I do belong in class. Maybe I should read the book. Maybe I should even buy the book. But it’s nearly the end of the semester now, so that ship has pretty much sailed.

It feels as if an “L” has been scorched onto my forehead. But, before I can get too down about that, it’s on to the next act.

Do I: a) go to work, b) do homework or c) attempt to forge a social life? Like most of my grades, “C” is the answer.

Because the alternative options are work and homework, it’s a safe assumption for you to guess that the only friend in my contacts list is a coworker. So, I text him to see if he has plans for the rest of his Monday night.

While I wait for a response, I fall asleep on my bedroom floor and wake up hungry at 12:30 a.m. Still no response from my friend, so I crawl into bed with a spoon and jar of Nutella and call it a day. Not quite the “W” I was searching for, but not exactly a loss, either.

Maybe I’ll win the game tomorrow.

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December 17, 2016

Culture

Students returning after break can stay ahead

This article contains opinion.

With the conclusion of the semester within reach and winter break on the horizon, it is very important to use your time over the break to your advantage.

As every returning college student knows, you won’t want to do jack once you get back.

To help, here are some tips to stay ahead:

1. Breathe; you made it If this has been your semester here at IUP or seventh, just remember to back to reflect on what have accomplished recognize all that you earned.

first your look you and have

2. Pick up a seasonal job No matter if it means shoveling neighbors’ sidewalks, bussing tables or even working at your local ski resort, a little bit of money can go a long way.

It is also important to remember it is a lot harder to save up a large amount of money during winter break compared to the summer.

You don’t want to find yourself broke halfway through spring semester.

3. Look into internships With the summer just on the other side of the spring semester, this might be a good time to apply for internships in order to secure even more funds and gain valuable resume-builders.

4. Enjoy time with family For most college students, their family is not with them often. You might only see your family every couple of weeks or even months.

Whether it’s Mom and Dad, little sis or even old Uncle Gus, it’s important to share this time with loved ones and old friends.

5. Prepare for next semester Make sure you use your time wisely. Things such as ordering your books early and getting into a good sleeping schedule can very well benefit you at the beginning of next semester.

6. Search for opportunities IUP has this great thing called Crimson Connect. Take a look at it and find some organizations that fit your interests. Maybe it’ll make your next semester even more enjoyable.

7. Stay in touch When you’re dealing with a long-distance relationship or just scattered friends, staying in touch with the people you have built relationships with throughout college is an important task. You don’t want to wind up back here next semester lonely and wishing you had.

8. Be safe Above all, make smart decisions throughout your break. Nobody wants to return in the fall with a lingering injury or a police record.

December 17, 2016

Culture

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13 Christmas classics to help escape the cold weather

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Will Ferrell fares well as Buddy the Elf.

I triple-dog-dare you to watch this film.

This article contains opinion.

With Christmas just around the corner and the temperature dropping below freezing, now is the time to kick back and enjoy those festive holiday films.

Whether you’re all cuddled up with that special someone, drinking eggnog or gathered around the tree with family, everyone is sure to enjoy these must-see Christmas movies:

accidentally left behind from the family Christmas vacation, he must take action to protect himself and his home from some burglars on the naughty list.

1. “Elf” – 2001 What is Christmas without Santa’s elves? What is Christmas without Will Ferrell running through the streets of New York dressed as an adult-sized elf, desperately trying to bring back the Christmas spirit to the family he never met? That is no Christmas at all.

2. “A Christmas Story” – 1983 A Red Ryder BB Gun, a legshaped lamp and a movie chock-full of classic Christmas experiences.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, TBS’s 24-hour marathon of “A Christmas Story” on Dec. 25 is sure to brighten up your holiday.

3. “The Polar Express”- 2004 On Christmas Eve, a young boy travels from his lonely bedroom to the North Pole on a magical train ride filled with goofs, ghosts, know-it-all’s and the hope of finding the true meaning of Christmas.

4. “Home Alone” – 1990 When 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is

5. “The Santa Clause” – 1994 When Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), a single father, accidentally kills Santa, he soon learns he has some very big shoes to fill when an elf at the North Pole tells him he must take the place as Santa Claus.

6. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”- 1983 Chevy Chase plays the role of Clark Griswold, the goofy, wellmeaning family man. Griswold soon learns that sometimes things don’t go as planned, especially when the in-laws are in town.

7. “Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – 2000 Jim Carrey takes on the character of the Grinch, a mean green monster who lives atop the mountain above all of Whoville.

His plan to steal Christmas is soon halted when his heart is opened

by Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

8. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” – 1964 A rendition of the well-known Christmas carol, Rudolph the reindeer must try and get by with his serious birth defect – a red nose. After encountering an island of misfit toys and the abominable snowman, the reindeer takes his rightful place, leading Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

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All aboard this magical adventure.

9. “Jingle All the Way” – 1996 This ’90s Christmas comedy finds Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the role of a father trying to retrieve a Turbo Man Action Doll for his son. This movie warms all hearts while providing the comedic relief through the eyes of a crazy toy sellout, similar to the real-life Tickle Me Elmo craze in the ’90s.

10. “Deck the Halls” – 2006 This Christmas comedy stars Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick as they battle traditional Christmas values vs. the all-out,

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It’d be a shame to watch this alone.

over-the-top light show placed atop DeVito’s home.

11. “Christmas with the Kranks" - 2004 Tim Allen stars in another Christmas favorite as he and his wife Nora try to skip Christmas in order to avoid unnecessarily spending hundreds of thousands of dollars. But when their daughter Blaire returns home without advance notice, they must rush to decorate and throw their annual Christmas Eve party before she finds out of her parent’s plan.

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This film brings jolly times.

12. “Snowball Express” – 1972 It can simply be labeled as the greatest Christmas movie you have never heard of. When a New York businessman, played by Dean Jones, inherits an old hotel, he and his family move hundreds of miles away in an attempt to revive it into a ski resort.

13. “it’s a wonderful life” 1946 Indiana’s very own Jimmy Stewart stars in a story of a downtrodden man who must lift his spirits to save his town.

December 17, 2016

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Culture

Decorating for the holidays is possible with little money and a lot of glue

By NICOLETTE QUERRY Staff Writer N.M.Query@iup.edu

Students can be stressed while tight on money this holiday season.

Here are some ideas to help you get festive on a cheap budget. All supplies can be purchased at the dollar store or supermarket.

1. An ornament wreath

• A bow First, arrange the ornaments in the shape of a wreath. Then, pick up one at a time and put hot glue in the areas where the ornaments will touch. Be sure to hold a freshly glued ornament in place until it begins to dry. When the ornaments are glued into the shape of a wreath, glue the bow on the top of the ornaments.

2. Fireplace bricks

• A sponge • A paper plate/ piece of cardboard Take the table cloth out of the package and open it up so it is lying flat on the ground. Next, put some red paint on a paper plate or piece of cardboard. Then, dip the sponge in the paint. When the entire surface is covered, press it onto the plastic table cloth. Repeat while shifting the sponges to the right on each row to replicate the look of brick walls. Let dry and hang on your wall.

3. The snow globe snowman

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What you’ll need: • 24-30 ornaments, about 1-2 inches in diameter • Hot glue gun

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What you’ll need: • White plastic table cloth • Red paint

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What you’ll need: • Black construction paper • Three spherical glass containers • Ribbon • Fake snow • Hot glue gun The first step is placing an even amount of fake snow in each of the three glass containers. Then, glue the containers on top of each other. Once the snowman body is constructed, cut out a skinny rectangle in the black construction paper. Make a cylinder with the rectangle and glue the sides together.

Next, glue around the top edge of the cylinder and press it to the remaining paper. Cut around the glue for the top of a snowman hat.

Repeat for the brim of the hat, but cut a larger circle around the glued part.

Finish your masterpiece by cutting out a scarf from the ribbon and gluing it around the neck of your snowman.

When you are done using this a decoration, it makes a great gift.

December 17, 2016

Culture

KCAC to host WWE show

By SAMANTHA BELL Lead Culture Writer S.M.Bell@iup.edu

The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex has hosted several sporting and entertainment events, but – for the first time ever – World Wresting Entertainment is taking over for a night.

Leati Joseph Anoa’i, better known as Roman Reigns, and Kevin Yanick Steen, nicknamed Kevin Owens, are set to battle at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in a champion vs. champion match.

“We are thrilled to have WWE Live coming to the KCAC for the first time ever,” said Kristen Kaltreider, marketing manager for the KCAC. “With this being the first time WWE has ever come to Indiana, the community seems excited as we had a line at our box office the day tickets went on sale,” Kaltreider said.

Reigns is the current WWE United States Champion. Owens is the current WWE Universal Champion.

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Kevin Owens (left) and Roman Reigns (right) are set to go head-to-head Jan. 21.

Before signing to WWE, Reigns was a professional football player.

After a short-lived career in the NFL, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League before taking his first step toward wrestling with WWE in July 2010.

Owens was part of several wrestling organizations such as the International Wrestling Syndicate, Combat Zone Wrestling and Ring of Honor before signing with WWE in 2014.

Other participants include Seth Rollins, Rusev, WWE Raw tag team champions The New Day, Raw women’s champion Charlotte, Enzo Amore & Big Cass, Sasha

Banks, Cesaro, Sheamus and Bayley.

WWE offers a unique entertainment experience unlike any other. The entity, formerly known as Titan Sports, was founded in 1979.

It was renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment in 2002.

“WWE offers entertainment at a very affordable price,” Kaltreider said.

Tickets start at $18.

“It’s the perfect Christmas present for the wrestling lovers in your family,” Kaltreider said.

Tickets are available through the KCAC box office and the KCAC website.

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IUP bids farewell to 32 senior athletes

By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

With finals week upon IUP students and fall graduation around the corner, IUP is getting ready to say goodbye to a large number of student-athletes.

Although not all of these athletes are graduating Saturday, IUP will be saying goodbye to 32 fall athletes who completed their careers as Crimson Hawks this season.

The football team was lucky enough to have a strong veteran presence this season, now sending off 14 seniors: Nick Dubowski (operations management), Myles Catlin (exercise science), Steve Franco (marketing), Ackeno Robertson (accounting), Mason Tortorice (marketing), Andrew DeGol (business management), Ryan Stewart (accounting), Jordan Spangler (finance), Ethan Cooper (business finance), Tony Morgante (criminology), Ed Bier (criminology), Adam Deardorff (criminology), Kevin Edwards (finance) and Matt Spegal (environmental geology) all have completed their education and eligibility at IUP. This group of seniors was able to collect a 43-15 record.

IUP’s cross country team has not been able to say the same in terms of veteran presence, They will say goodbye to only three seniors total on both the men’s and women’s teams.

These seniors are Greg Beaudette (exercise science), Jenna Lezanic (health services administration) and Margaret McChesney (speech pathology).

During his time at IUP, Beaudette was able to earn Second

Offensive lineman Ethan Cooper of IUP football

Team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference honors in 2014.

McChesney placed 84th at this year’s Atlantic Region Championships and Lezanic qualified for nationals and won the 2016 PSAC Champion Scholar award.

The Crimson Hawk golf team is another team with mostly younger players. Max Kirsch (business) is the only senior on the roster.

He has made First Team AllPSAC in each of his four seasons at IUP and was able to bring a PSAC individual championship back to IUP this year.

Field hockey will probably suffer the biggest loss to graduation, with head coach Gary Agard saying goodbye to six seniors out of 25 athletes on the roster.

Olivia Young (nutrition and dietetics), Haley Fidler (exercise science), Sarah Zielinski (criminology), Ericka Griffith (pre-physical therapy), Amber Bailey (psychology) and Alyssa Lerda (earth/space science) will all be graduating and be missed by their head coach.

“It was my pleasure coaching the senior members of the field hockey team over the past four seasons,” Agard said. “They are the cornerstones of a program that is striving for excellence. Their hard work, discipline and leadership has created the new benchmark for the

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current players to emulate.

“What I'm really proud about this group of players is watching their growth not only as players, but as young, responsible women.”

Another team blessed with youth was the volleyball team, which is sending off only three seniors. Lindsay Moeller (early childhood special education), Lily McWilliams (nutrition and dietetics) and Kaitlyn Palmer (biology) all contributed to 59 Crimson Hawk victories since 2012.

The soccer team will endure a moderate loss to graduation with five athletes exiting the program.

Kristin Buchanan (marketing), Courtney McHugh (operations management), Kiersten Zerbe (exercise science), Jeanella Hughes (nursing) and Jessica Printz (athletic training) have all made a great impact to the soccer team over their four years at IUP. “Our seniors – Kiersten Zerbe, Jessica Printz, Kristin Buchanan, Courtney McHugh and Jeanella Hughes – were true leaders on the field and off the field,” coach Adel Heder said. “They set a great example to the rest of the team and especially to the freshmen. The last four years, they were a great asset to our success. We will miss them next year.”

Scholar-Athlete Jenna Lezanic of the cross country team

The graduating seniors of the field hockey team on Senior Day

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(IUP Athletics) Lily McWilliams (left), Kaitlyn Palmer (center) and Lindsay Moeller (right) of IUP volleyball.

(IUP Athletics) (From left to right): Kristin Buchanan, Courtney McHugh, Kiersten Zerbe, Jessica Printz and Jeanella Hughes from the IUP soccer team.

December 17, 2016

Sports

IUP women’s basketball wins sixth straight

(Ishaaq Muhammad/The Penn) Madison Kerr (freshman, nursing) launched a 3-pointer Saturday in the team’s win over Mansfield University.

By SARAH MOLTZ

Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

The IUP women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to six games with a 61-38 victory over Mansfield University at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Saturday evening.

With the win, the Crimson Hawks are now 6-2 overall and 5-0 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Guard Megan Smith (junior, human resources) had a game-high 14 points on 6-of-14 shooting. She also had seven rebounds, two assists and one block.

Not only did Smith contribute to the team’s win, but so did nine other IUP players.

Guard Carolyn Appleby (sophomore, safety sciences) scored 9 points with six rebounds and three assists.

Guard Halle Denman (junior, nutrition) scored 8 points, and forward Brittany Robinson (sophomore, early childhood development) scored 6.

“It was really a team win on Saturday,” Robinson said. “It took all 11 of us chipping in to come out on top. Our defense is key for us.

“At halftime, coach set a goal for us to keep them from scoring 50. We all rose to the challenge and held them to only 38 points.”

By the second quarter of the game, IUP extended its lead to 4018.

A 3-pointer by Hunter pushed that gap to 57-23 later in the third.

Mansfield opened the fourth quarter on a 10-3 run, but it wasn’t enough.

IUP shot 37.3 percent from the floor while Mansfield shot 25.5 percent. The Crimson Hawks return home to host Ohio Valley University in a non-conference game at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the KCAC.

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IUP men’s basketball rises up to the challenge, pulls away from Mansfield for win

By EVAN MCCUE Staff Writer

E.M.McCue@iup.edu

The 17th-ranked Crimson Hawks men’s basketball team was in for a challenge Saturday night as they hosted one of the toughest defensive teams in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Mansfield University entered this game with a 4-3 record and the fourthbest scoring defense in the conference, allowing just 66.4 points per game.

Things didn’t go smoothly for IUP early, as they found themselves with a slim 24-22 lead about halfway through the first half.

The Crimson Hawks ended up entering the break with a 38-34 lead after allowing a 10-4 run to Mansfield to end the half.

IUP shot 50 percent from the 3-point line, going 6 for 12, but attempted only five free throws, making four of them.

IUP came out of the locker room hot in the second half, immediately going on an 11-2 run to take a

(Ishaaq Muhammad/The Penn) Jacobo Diaz (sophomore, economics) drove the lane against a defender from Mansfield University in Saturday’s victory. Diaz is averaging a double-double through his first 10 games this season.

49-36 lead with 16 minutes remaining in the game.

“We were on fire,” redshirt senior center Devon Cottrell (communications media) said. “We made the proper adjustments and understood what we needed to do to take over the game. Coach Lombardi gave it to us at halftime and gave us the spark that we really needed.”

The Crimson Hawks were able to keep their distance from Mansfield, keeping the 13-point lead until about midway through the second half.

Mansfield was able to hang around and later cut the deficit to just 6 with about three minutes left in the game.

IUP responded once again with a late 10-3 run that sealed the win.

The Crimson Hawks went on to pick up the in-conference win by a final score of 82-69 to improve to 9-1 on the season and 4-1 in the conference.

“It felt like two different games,” Lombardi said. “We got up 19 and got a little careless, some of it was us and some was them.”

He later emphasized his dis-

(Ishaaq Muhammad/The Penn) Guard Brandon Spain (senior, communications media) set up the offense for the Crimson Hawks. Spain has been one of the Crimson Hawks’ best defenders this season, recording at least one steal in eight out of his 10 games this season.

pleasure with the team’s defense, saying, “We’re just not good enough defensively to be a championship team.”

Jacobo Diaz continued his stretch of dominant performances with yet another double-double, scoring 20 points and snagging 11 rebounds.

The team put up some impressive shooting numbers, as well.

Dante Lombardi led the way by going 6 for 14 on the day and 4 of 8 from the 3-point line while scoring 18 points.

Junior guard Anthony Glover

(communications media) also shot the ball well, going 6 for 11 from the field to score 16.

As a team, the Crimson Hawks shot 50 percent from the field and nearly 46 percent from 3-point range to go with a 15 for 17 performance from the free-throw line.

IUP now sits atop the PSAC West Divsion with a 4-1 conference record and leads Gannon University by a game.

Next up for the Crimson Hawks will be a home game Monday against fourth-ranked Fairmont State, who remains undefeated.

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Player Profile: Brittany Robinson

By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

Since the third grade, Brittany Robinson (sophomore, education) has been playing on the basketball court.

Hailing from Harrisburg, Robinson was an allaround athlete in high school; she was a cheerleader, a softball player, a basketball player and a volleyball player all before focusing solely on hoops before college.

“I just fell in love with the sport from a young age,” Robinson said.

“I love the competitiveness that comes with it, and I like the team aspect of it. Every team I’ve always been on, we’ve been a family, and that makes me love the game even more.”

Robinson knew she wanted to play basketball for IUP the minute she stepped onto the campus.

“I felt comfortable here and I really loved the coaches,” she said.

“They stayed in contact with me throughout the entire process and connected with me.”

However, Robinson didn’t play much due to an injury her freshman year of college ball.

Twelve games into last season, she tore her ACL and had to sit out for the reminder of the season.

“From being injured, you see a lot that you normally wouldn’t see when you’re practicing,” she said.

“I’ve learned a lot from my injury. It was a humbling experience.”

Coming back from her injury, this season Robinson has been a factor in the Crimson Hawk’s 6-2 record.

With a career-high of 18 points in a game recently against Kutztown University, she now has a total of 63 points scored this season. The forward averages 7.9 points per game while also tallying up a 4.3 rebound average, 17 blocks and 11 steals on the year.

Head coach Tom McConnell is one of the main reasons why this team has been successful thus far, according to Robinson.

“He just really cares about his players,” Robinson said. “This year, coach spends 10 minutes each practice with all forwards doing post moves.

“He always reminds us that he has confidence in us and we belong to play on this team.”

Five freshmen and two transfer students joined the Crimson Hawks’ squad this season.

“We just welcomed them with open arms,” she said. “They have adapted to our culture and, because of that, we get along on the court better and have become a bigger and stronger family.”

Before a game, Robinson needs to get in the right mindset.

“If [coach] needs me to rebound during that game, that’s exactly what I’ll try my best to focus on,” Robinson said. “I try to get outside of myself and do whatever the team needs me to do for that game.”

Now 6-2 overall and 4-0 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, it is critical for the Crimson Hawks to not only win every game they can, but to make sure that they’re taking victories over PSAC teams.

“We take each game one by one,” Robinson said. “Each game is very important. One loss in the PSAC can knock you down in the rankings because of how well each team has been playing this year.

We do our best and hope to come out on top.”

During her offseason, Robinson likes to take breaks from basketball, relaxing with her friends and family and also working in her hometown. On the court, Robinson is a team player.

“If I can get someone the ball, that’s perfectly fine with me,” she said. “I want everyone to have their time to shine.”

Robinson and her Crimson Hawks will host Ohio Valley University at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

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The Philadelphia Flyers are currently riding a 10-game winning streak, the club’s longest win streak since 1985.

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By ANTHONY DIRENZO Staff Writer

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The NHL, with so many young teams gelling right now, will be filled with exciting games as we reach the midpoint of December.

In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers are No. 1 in the Metropolitan Division standings. The Rangers have set a high standard for goaltending with veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. To complement him, they have one of the top defensive fronts in the NHL. With that combination, the Rangers play with a physical defensive style that many dread.

As for the Atlantic, the Montreal Canadiens have been leading since the beginning of the season. Trading for veteran defenseman Shea Weber in the offseason really seems to have helped them for the better, even though they gave up their top young defenseman, P.K. Subban. With scorers like Max Pacioretty and a goalie like Carey Price, the Cana-

diens are destined for a playoff run.

As reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins have also kept their competitive streak despite starting this season without their captain, Sidney Crosby. Crosby now leads the NHL in goals, with 20 in only 22 games. They have been nothing short of impressive to start this year, especially after losing Crosby and young goalie Matt Murray to injuries.

While the Rangers and Penguins have been rolling as expected, the Flyers have been nothing short of spectacular during the past few weeks.

After a mediocre season last year, many expected Philadelphia to have another decent year but did not anticipate them to be among the NHL’s leaders. Philadelphia has won 10 in a row for the first time since 1995.

The Western Conference has been somewhat predictable this season. The Blackhawks sit in the top spot of the Central Division, with

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superstars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews leading the team.

Although the St. Louis Blues continue to gain momentum, the Blackhawks have maintained very competitive play.

In the Pacific Division, the Anaheim Ducks have dominated the ranks with some luck and talent.

With an abundance of scorers like Ryan Kesler, Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf, this team is poised for offensive consistency.

Just behind Anaheim are the young, but extremely talented, Edmonton Oilers, led by 19-year-old captain and prodigy Connor McDavid.

Overall, with plenty of explosive scoring, a little more experience could be just what this club needs to become one of the most intimidating teams to play in the coming years.

As fans have already seen this season, this NHL season promises interesting matchups to see who really wants the ultimate prize come season’s end.

December 9, 2016

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College Football Playoff, bowl season set to begin; Jackson awarded Heisman

The four teams set for the College Football Playoff are Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington.

By JED JOHNSON and MATT STAUB Staff Writers

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As 2016 comes to a close, the hype for bowl season and the College Football Playoff is high.

New Year’s Eve will play host to the two semifinal contests, with the winner of each game facing off in the National Championship Jan. 9. The National Championship will take place at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl is the first of the semifinal bowls, taking place at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta at 3 p.m. when No. 4 Washington will square off against No. 1 Alabama.

The Playstation Fiesta Bowl will take place after the conclusion of the Peach Bowl. The Fiesta Bowl will be hosted at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

The Fiesta Bowl will pit No. 3 Ohio State and No. 2 Clemson against each other.

However, there are also many smaller bowls that will take place during the second half of Decem-

ber, starting off with North Carolina Central University and Grambling State (La.) University, which will be played at noon Dec. 17 in the Georgia Dome.

The University of Pittsburgh, ranked No. 23 in the nation, will play Northwestern University at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. That game will take place at 2 p.m.

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Also on Dec. 28, the No. 16 West Virginia University Mountaineers will play the University of Miami at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Game time is slated for 5:30 p.m.

No. 6 Michigan and No. 11 Florida State will play in the Capital One Orange Bowl in Miami Dec. 30.

Michigan had a chance to go undefeated this season, starting the season 9-0 under head coach Jim Harbaugh. However, a 14-13 loss to the University of Iowa and a 30-27 double-overtime loss to rival Ohio State eradicated their chances of contending for the National Championship.

No. 20 LSU and No. 13 Louisville will play in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium Dec. 31.

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(TNS) Sophomore quarterback Lamar Jackson became the youngest player ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Jackson accounted for 51 of his team’s touchdowns this season.

Game time is set for 11 a.m.

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson won the the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Award this season.

No. 15 Western Michigan and No. 8 Wisconsin will do battle in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

No. 5 Penn State will play No. 9 Southern California in the Rose Bowl Jan. 2.

Penn State lost its last Rose Bowl game during the 2008 season to USC, 38-24.

No. 14 Auburn and No. 7 Oklahoma will play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans’ MercedesBenz Superdome Jan. 2, with the kickoff set for 8:30 p.m.

As far as the four teams in the hunt for the National Championship are concerned, all four teams have won national titles.

Alabama is looking to win backto-back titles for the second time since 2011.

Ohio State won its last National Championship in 2014 with current Cowboys halfback Ezekiel Elliott winning the game MVP award.

The University of Washington

has not won the national title since 1991, a season in which they were co-champions with the University of Miami. Washington was voted No. 1 in the coaches’ poll while Miami was voted No. 1 in the AP Poll.

Clemson won its only National Championship in 1981, defeating No. 4 Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.

In other college football news, Jackson became the first Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Louisville.

Jackson was considered to be the favorite to win college football’s most prestigious individual award heading into the weekend.

The other finalists included Deshaun Watson of Clemson University, Jabrill Peppers from the University of Michigan, and Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook of Oklahoma University.

The biggest competition to Jackson was Watson, who was a finalist for the trophy last year.

Watson got off to a slow start this season but finished strong while helping to earn his team the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Jackson won easily, earning

2,144 votes compared to Watson’s 1,524. This was the largest gap in voting history between the secondand third-place finishers. Mayfield finished in third place with only 361 votes.

Jackson is a true sophomore and has a chance to try and win the trophy again next year, but there could be some stiff competition.

Washington quarterback Jake Browning has had a great season so far this year and has led his team to the College Football Playoff.

Other potential candidates include Mayfield, who will return for his senior season, and Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who led the entire FBS in passing yards.

A potential dark horse candidate is running back Saquon Barkley of Penn State.

At 19 years and 337 days old, Jackson became the youngest player to win the Heisman Trophy.

Jackson was dangerous through the air as well as on the ground this year. On the season, he has thrown for 3,390 yards and 30 touchdowns.

He has also added 1,538 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. Jackson played a part in 51 of his team’s 69 total touchdowns.

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December 17, 2016