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DACA decision sparks nationwide protest

By ELIJAH LYONS and KATIE MEST The Penn Staff The-Penn@iup.edu

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump moved to end a program started by former President Barack Obama that allowed young undocumented immigrants to remain in the U.S, urging Congress to replace it within six months.

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) protects applicants from deportation, with the conditions that they were under 16 years old when they immigrated to the U.S., before the year 2007, and had no criminal history.

Now, if Trump gets his way, more than 800,000 citizens could be affected.

Rep. Bill Shuster issued a statement Tuesday following Trump’s announcement.

“There wouldn’t be a DACA debate if our country didn’t have a serious problem with illegal immigration,” Shuster said. “While President Obama’s solution was to create policy without Congress, offering amnesty without real action to address the root cause, President Trump is making the correct decision to allow Congress to legislate and return to constitutional order.”

(James Cannon/ The Penn) Eliance Snyder (left) and IUP professor Christine Baker (right) showed off their signs in front of Rep. Shuster’s office Wednesday.

(James Cannon/ The Penn) Indiana county residents gathered on Water Street to show their support for those under the DACA program, which President Trump pushed to end Tuesday.

Community members took to the streets in outrage, protesting in front of Shuster’s office on Water Street in Indiana.

Nicholas Strittmatter, a current member of Make the Road Pennsylvania (MRPA), organized the rally on behalf of his organization, which held protests in front of 14 state representatives’ offices.

“This was put together nationwide by a group called Make the Road Pa.,” Strittmatter said.

“People are gathering outside their reps’ office all on the same day to put pressure on them and

diversity from college students to senior citizens of multiple cultural backgrounds.

Protesters held up signs and chanted as cars drove by, some honking in approval.

Though Shuster was not in his office at the time of the rally, he sent a representative to speak with those who had been outside the office since 3 p.m.

In a Facebook post Tuesday, Obama spoke out in defense of his policy, which he set in place in June 2012.

“These Dreamers are American

let them know that this is something people here care about, and have students and people here that care about their rights being trampled on.”

MRPA is an organization, stationed in Reading, that supports the Latino and working class communities in Lehigh and Berks counties to fight for change.

MRPA also occupied Washington D.C., joining others in the fight against Trump’s decision.

The Indiana rally, which attracted approximately 20 protesters, represented the area’s

in their hearts, in their minds, in every single way but one: on paper,” Obama said. “What makes us American is not a question of what we look like, or where our names come from, or the way we pray.

“What makes us American is our fidelity to a set of ideals - that all of us are created equal; that all of us deserve the chance to make our lives what we will; that all of us share an obligation to stand up, speak out and secure our most cherished values for the next generation.”

Panel to present on women’s issues in Stabley

By KATIE WILLIAMS Staff Writer K.L.Williams9@iup.edu

A panel to discuss the political climate of women will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in Room 201 Stabley in the IUP Library. This event is hosted by the Indiana County Federation of Democratic Women (FDW).

According to Tina Perdue, the program chair for FDW, this event is being held because the defunding of Planned Parenthood and women’s health clinics have created a threat for all women. The panel will include Oriana Gatta, an IUP assistant professor, and two community activists, Terra Setzler and Cybil Peoples-Moore.

These women will discuss what

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challenges women face from state-level defunding to other political decisions, like the appointment of Betsy DeVos, the U.S. secretary of education. Audience members are encouraged to ask

questions and will be given advice on how to go beyond listening to advocacy for issues of importance to them.

There will be other representatives at this event like Alice Paul, The Haven Project and other community organizations.

The women participating in the panel are hoping to make an impact on women’s lives.

“I coordinate this and other FDW events because I want a better world for my granddaughter — a world where they can experience the full range of possibilities in living their lives,” Perdue said.

“I believe that knowledge is power,” said Cybil PeoplesMoore, a panelist. “I hope that the more women are made aware of

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the effects of legislation in their everyday lives, the more encouraged they will be to become more active in engaging those who are making these decisions.”

Oriana Gatta, an IUP assistant professor and panelist, also hopes this event will educate students on multiple perspectives and current gender issues.

“The panel has been set up to facilitate this kind of active engagement regarding current threats to, or complete disregard for, the health, well-being and education of women of all genders, races and ethnicities, classes, sexualities, abilities and ages,” Gatta said.

The issues that will be discussed by the panel have been

seen on IUP’s campus.

“As indicated by a recent campus climate survey and a more recent racist snapchat created by an IUP student, all IUP students and faculty, and staff and administrators are affected directly or indirectly by the institutionalized sexism, racism, classism, heterosexism, ableism and ageism that denies so many a safe, discrimination-free educational experience,” Gatta said “My hope is that students, faculty, staff and administrators who attend the panel will come away with a list of resources they can use and a list of specific actions they can take to make IUP a safer, more supportive space for everyone,” Gatta said.

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• An unknown actor or actors stole two orange traffic cones from a roadway sometime between 6 p.m. Sept. 6 and 8 a.m. Sept. 7 in the 00 block of South 11th Street, according to the Indiana Borough Police Department. Anyone with information about the incident should call borough police at 724349-2121.

• Gregory Berry, 27, of Coral, was charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition at 5:09 p.m.

Sept. 5 at 1235 Oakland Ave., according to borough police.

• Shaniyah Banks, 19, of Philadelphia, was cited for retail theft at 11:51 a.m. Sept. 1 at 319 Pratt Drive, according to borough police.

• Gina Manack, 21, of Belle Vernon, was arrested for retail theft and public drunkenness at 2:33 a.m. Sept. 4 at 768 Wayne Ave, according to borough police.

• A “no parking” sign with blue and green lettering was reportedly stolen sometime between 1 p.m.

Sept. 1 and 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in the 100 block of North Fifth Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

• An older-model Diamondback or Cannondale bicycle with mostly red with a small amount of black coloring was reportedly stolen from the front porch of a house sometime between 11 p.m. Sept.

2 and 9 a.m. Sept. 3 in the 600 block of Locust Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

• An unknown vehicle, possibly some type of work truck, struck a parked Chevrolet Malibu sometime between 11:30 p.m. Sept.

5 and 10 a.m. Sept. 6 in the 00 block of North Carpenter Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

• A parked vehicle was reportedly struck by a gray or blue van, which fled the scene, at 10:22 a.m. Sept.

2 in the 200 block of Elm Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

• A purple Lexus sedan was damaged by another vehicle sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Sept. 2 in the 800 block of Church Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

• An unknown driver operating a black Ford Ranger with a brush guard struck a vehicle stopped at a red traffic light in the rear bumper and fled the scene at 1:39 p.m.

Sept. 3 in the 400 block of South 13th Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

Open Lewdness • Michael Rifendifer, 36, of Indiana, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, open lewdness, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and public urination at 1:13 p.m. Sept.

7 in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

Drugs • Nadeev Ben Yisrael, 18, of Philadelphia, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of drugs by an unauthorized person at 8:20 p.m.

Sept. 3 in Wallwork Hall, according to IUP University Police.

Criminal Mischief • The glass in the entrance door of China King was reportedly shot out with an airsoft gun and a vehicle was reportedly struck with airsoft projectiles causing minor damages at 12:20 p.m. Sept. 2 in the 700 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information

about the incident should contact borough police.

Trespass • The door of an apartment was forced open by an unknown actor who fled the scene at approximately 2:45 a.m. Sept. 3 in the 900 block of Wayne Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information about the incident should contact borough police.

Disorderly Conduct • Maria Blanciak-Cortez, 19, of Pittsburgh, and John Melnyk, 19, of Pittsburgh, were cited for disorderly conduct at 1:51 p.m. Aug. 31 at 319 Pratt Drive, according to borough police.

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Eight ways to make the most of your first year

By STEPHANIE BACHMAN Staff Writer S.L.Bachman2@iup.edu

For transfer students and new students of all ages, starting the semester at IUP can seem a bit overwhelming. Making such a big transition is not always easy.

With the second week of classes finished, these eight tips for thriving in Indiana might make the adjustment a little smoother.

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Attend IUP Day

IUP Day, which is from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC), is an opportunity for new students to learn about all the different clubs and activities available on campus. Joining clubs, even just one, is a great way to meet new people and get involved. Clubs are a way to find something fun to do outside class.

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Missing class can sometimes happen. Avoid missing important announcements or notes by exchanging numbers with classmates at the beginning of the semester. They could even become great study partners later in the semester.

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Experience new cultures

IUP is a diverse campus. There are more than 800 international students at IUP. Make friends from other countries to learn about their cultures. Organizations, such as Conversation Partners, make this easy. One can also attend some of the many diversity-related events around campus, such as Dia de los Muertos, or try new cuisine at one of Indiana’s many restaurants.

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Go to the library

The library is more than a collection of books to read. It is a great place to study or get work done. Take advantage of the quiet floors or 24/5 hours of operation.

Also, in order to save some money on textbooks, borrow them for free from the interlibrary loan program instead of renting them.

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Get off campus

IUP has a lot to offer, but new students should take some time to experience the various opportunities that exist in the area. In Indiana, students can go ice skating at S&T Bank Arena, bowling at Mohawk Lanes, play glow-in-the-dark mini golf in the mall or even try to beat the clock in Indiana’s Escape Room.

Get out of Indiana

Sometimes students need a break from Indiana. Pittsburgh, which is only about an hour away, has a lot to do, whether it be for a day trip or a weekend getaway. IUP is also just a drive away from other exciting places, such as Philadelphia, Erie, Washington D.C. and New York City.

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Experience autumn

With fall right around the corner, it is the perfect time to get outside and spend some time with Mother Nature. There are plenty of beautiful local areas to visit, including Yellow Creek State Park, Blue Spruce Park, Buttermilk Falls, the Hoodlebug Trail, White’s Woods and the Co-Op Park. Also, STATIC (Student Activity Committee) is hosting Fall Fest, a free event Oct. 22.

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Participate in campussponsored events

Different campus organizations often sponsor free or discounted events for students. Upcoming events vary from concerts like Lil Uzi Oct. 5 or Mayday Parade Nov. 30, to free movie screenings, such as “Get Out” Oct. 26 and both “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies Dec. 8. There is also an off-campus sponsored trip to the Scare House in Pittsburgh Oct. 28.

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(The Penn archives) This year, 160 organizations will have stands at IUP Day. Each year, clubs and organizations get an opportunity to present themselves to students.

Student fair promotes campus organizations

By GINA BIANUCCI Staff Writer G.M.Bianucci@iup.edu

IUP Day will showcase student organizations from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC).

IUP Day is one of the few times during the year that all campus organizations have the chance to present themselves.

“There is a wide variety of organizations to get students involved,” said Kevin Foster, assistant director of student leadership and new student success.

Only one hundred sixty of IUP’s 275 organizations will be represented at IUP Day because there is not enough space for all the organizations at the KCAC. Some organizations at IUP Day include academic, sports, honorary, government, religious, Greek life and special interest groups.

“IUP Day helps give positive attention to students and the organizations they are in,” Foster said.

This year, IUP Day will have performances by the drill team, fencing club, Damage Dolls Modeling, martial arts club, Havoc

Step Team, Poiz Modeling Team and Lambda Sigma Upsilon. Drill team, Damage Dolls, Havoc, Poiz and Lambda Sigma Upsilon will perform dance routines. The fencing and martial arts clubs will demonstrate basic moves and techniques.

IUP Day allows the opportunity for businesses to interact with students. Some businesses that will be there include Pita Pit, Valley Dairy, Jimmy Johns and Philly St. Escape Rooms. Philly St. Escape Rooms will do a virtual reality demonstration for students.

“Last year, for winter warm-up, we gave students passports, and they had to visit a different type of organization to receive a prize,” Foster said. “We hope to do it again this year.”

The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement has been in charge of organizing IUP Day since it was created in 2007. Graduate students help with IUP Day, and students from other organizations participate in setting up.

“We work with the honors college to get student volunteers to help set up before and after IUP Day,” Foster said.

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Dreams are dead, but the nightmare has only just begun Children say the darnedest things. They have big dreams, ample ambition and, usually, refuse to let hypothetical obstacles block them from whatever goal propels them onward in a frenzy of excitement and energy.

When we grow up, it’s often easy to forget what childhood was like.

Some of us lose that spark of creativity or the twinkle that life’s excitements can put in our eyes. The reality of bills and responsibilities sets in and tries to quell that childish part.

But some aren’t even that lucky.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions stated Tuesday that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will end in six months.

The in-between period is intended for Congress to come up with a course of ac-

(James Cannon/ The Penn) IUP students and community members rallied in favor of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Wednesday outside Rep. Bill Shuster’s Indiana office.

tion to replace the program, but the announcement itself has already instilled varying degrees of rage, fear and melancholy in citizens and immigrants alike.

This announcement doesn’t show the patriotism or promise to build that Donald Trump touted as his 2016 campaign theme.

Instead, it shows how Americans’ apathy toward our very own neighbors can result in callous consequences for kids who have

only ever known one country: this one.

Despite bipartisan support for the aptly nicknamed “Dreamers,” Trump’s unilateral decision promotes a message that the time has come to take back our tax dollars, jobs and homes from the dangerous children who threaten the ideals and values of the American Dream. Finally.

It’s unsettling – but unsurprising – that the so-called “CEO President” fails to

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You’d think passing a disaster relief bill for Hurricane Harvey victims would be easy, even for a dysfunctional Congress, and maybe it will be. But there’s also a chance that President Donald Trump’s initial $7.9 billion request for immediate needs in Texas will get hung up in the mess that Congress left for itself to deal with before the end of the fiscal year Sept. 30.

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grasp how the DACA not only acts as a beacon of nationalism for the immigrants who founded the U.S. and those who continue to support it, but it also serves as an economic structure.

Research shows that the program has contributed to economic stability, and one study found that DACA benefits immigrants and native-born citizens because it provides the means for hundreds of thousands of young people to work, spend and pay taxes.

According to a Tuesday article from NBC, the Cato Institute filed a report in January regarding the negative fiscal impact ending DACA entails.

The study included a fiscal cost of more than $60 billion to immediately deport roughly 750,000 people currently in DACA program.

The financial stupidity and moral bankruptcy of Trump’s DACA decision proves, yet again, that he doesn’t know how to construct: He’s only good at razing.

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relief fund, which makes grants to individuals and small businesses.

New pressures will arise from billions in federal flood insurance claims, a process complicated by two facts: The flood insurance program is still in debt because of huge claims from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and authorization for the flood insurance program expires Sept. 30.

After flood insurance is taken care of, Congress will have to find tens of billions of dollars more for specific flood reconstruction projects, including infrastructure repair and flood mitigation.

All of this will take place against a backdrop of other critical items that Congress left for the end of the fiscal year, which includes funding the government for the next fiscal year and raising the debt ceiling.

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Campus dining mimics popular HBO show

By PAUL SHALOKA Contributing Writer P.Shaloka@iup.edu

This article contains satire.

Is art imitating reality? Or is IUP just imitating “Game of Thrones?”

After the death of good ol’ Foster’s Dining Hall, the campus was split in two.

Originally, it seemed like Folger Dining Hall would be the heir apparent — a young, new and improved dining hall on the south end of campus with a homey fireplace — to ease the tragedy of Foster’s passing.

However, a challenger has risen in the North, and Northern Dining Hall now lays its claim as the rightful, superior successor to Foster’s legacy.

IUP administrators’ potential love for popular HBO shows aside, the first question is why? Why was North Dining Hall built, and why was there an 11.3 percent increase to meal-plan packages to pay for it?

In 2013, IUP planned to invest $37 million into dining facilities on campus, according to an article from TRIB Live. The construction of North Dining Hall was part of a long-term plan, and not simply a consequence of administrators forgetting the Hadley Union Building (HUB) and the buses that run from the north to south end of campus.

“We really want to be kind of a destination,” said Michael Lemasters, IUP executive director of housing, residential living and dining.

Report article covering college trends, Matthew Hamil, senior vice president of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, was asked why so many schools were building newer and bigger facilities and investing so much into on-campus infrastructure.

“I don’t think they’re marketing gimmicks,” Hamil said. “They are responses to consumer demand.

And the reality is that students are increasingly demanding these kinds of services and opportunities.”

It seems like IUP is caught in the rat race. IUP has to keep spending and building in order to “keep up with the Joneses” and attract more students.

As universities and state schools update their dorms to luxury suites and campuses look to provide dining experiences instead of affordable, quality food, everyone in higher education (Laith Zuraikat/ The Penn) keeps spending in order to remain More than providing the competitive. best and most affordable eating Another potential reason for experience to students went into the construction of the Northern the building these dining halls.

Dining Hall is that meal plans, In a U.S. News and World while convenient, are expensive.

North Dining Hall offers gelato as a dessert option.

the turnout was for the past two movie nights. Brian Johnston, a leader in the organization, spoke about the increase in attendance.

“We want to provide a safe environment for families to spend time together.”

Johnston said.

“We are a church, of course, but providing a free service to the community at these events is the most important thing we are trying to do.”

The Indiana branch of Amplify operates as both a church and a theater. Its members clean and operate the Philadelphia Street

ston said.

Johnston, who repeated several “We want to share that experitimes that “everyone is welcome.” ence with everyone.”

Amplify’s core values are pasJohnston’s path to the church sion, acceptance, generosity and was a roundabout one. influence.

He described himself as a Apart from simply being a “typical dude” in high school place of worship, the church and worked at Walmart is also dedicated to being for a time. an integral part of the Johnston spoke Indiana community, enthusiastibringing its cally about the members organization that together provided him a home regardless and gave his life direction of class, and purpose. race, belief or age.

Amplify’s universalism Perhaps the best way to and appeal to communibring people together isn’t ty and sense of belongevangelism, but lovable ing was highlighted by (Flickr) movies like “Toy Story.”

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It is usually much cheaper for off-campus students to purchase their own food and cook it.

This is especially true because most things on campus can be purchased at will with a debit card.

This allows students to bypass the meal plan, which, after all, does not give the full dollar value for what is actually paid for.

The only places this is not true is are dining halls like North and Fosters, where swiping is much more cost-effective than paying to eat without a meal plan. The buffet-style allows students to eat

as much as they want. Perhaps Northern Dining Hall will attract off-campus students to buy some swipes?

North Dining Hall has a beautiful interior with a high, sweeping ceiling, modern décor and comfortable eating areas. If you like Foster’s and Folgers but want to feel like you are eating with a little more style, you’ll love North.

The question is not how good it is, but whether using money for dining halls best serves the students.

Local church unites community with Pixar

By PAUL SHALOKA Contributing Writer P.Shaloka@iup.edu

“Belong, Believe, Become.”

This is the tagline for Amplify Church, an Eastern Pennsylvania based Christian organization offering experiences, not just traditional church services.

Last Friday, Amplify hosted a family fun night, which occurs the first Friday of every month, in its renovated Indiana theater.

“Toy Story” was shown for free at the past movie night, making it Amplify’s third movie showing so far.

More than 80 people came to the showing, almost double what

location and are working toward reviving the business and preparing for a grand reopening before Christmas this year.

Johnston focused on expressing his commitment to inclusivity and servicing a sense of togetherness, emanating from the Christian doctrine of “loving thy neighbor as thyself.”

Johnston said the movie nights are the church’s antidote to the anxiety of security and financial instability in modern, small-town America.

“Have you been to the movies recently? It’s, like, $17 a person. Most (Flickr) people can’t do that much,” John-

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Folk Festival to energize Philly Street

By KIRSTEN SCHLORFF Contributing Writer K.B.Schlorff@iup.edu

Stroll down the streets of downtown Indiana this weekend for the fifth annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival (NAFF) from 11 a.m.

Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.

This free event on Philadelphia Street brings various artists, vendors, educational exhibits and demonstrations, interactive workshops, cuisine and live music to downtown Indiana.

“The vibrancy of the small town of Indiana becomes very clear during this festival,” Maddie Jones (junior, theater/dance) said.

“It makes me excited for Christmas and the ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ festival downtown.”

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day, NAFF celebrates a region-within-a-region, folk-roots music, art and culture. This year, the end-of-summer festival will include exhibits and workshops illuminating both the region’s rich

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lumber heritage and its presentday, billion-dollar impact on the industry.

“We’ll be having several exhibits including the PA Wood Mobile, a workshop by BA Harrington (IUP’s Wood Center director), as well as a log-sawing contest,” said

marketing and promotions chairwoman Tracy Levitz.

“Exploring a particular topic and all the different ways it relates to the region – historically, culturally and economically – is new to NAFF.” Free live performances on two stages include regional and national acts, a “Locally Made Lineup” and after-hours shows in local venues.

“This is the biggest music lineup we have ever had for NAFF by far, and we plan on growing every year,” music and promotions coordinator Anthony Malandro said.

The 18-act bill established for the festival is topped by national artists Commander Cody, Patty Larkin and Slim Jim Phantom.

“Melville Walbeck, a local folk duo from Indiana, played at the first and third NAFF, and they are returning again this year,” Malandro said.

“They are one of the most authentic folk groups from Indiana.”

Alyssa Hankey will open the

festival’s live music performances, taking the second stage around 11 a.m. Saturday.

“I will be playing some songs off my album, ‘Shadowlands,’ that I released last fall, along with some new original tunes that I have recently written,” Hankey said. “I also throw in a few cover songs to my sets. My favorite artists to cover are Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.”

Even though this public festival predominantly attracts members of the Indiana community, IUP students are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

“I think having The Pack AD and the Bones of J.R. Jones on the lineup will appeal more to college students, being that they are new bands and appeal to a younger crowd,” Malandro said.

“IUP students love live music and the festival will provide students with an entire weekend to check out a lot of music,” Hankey said.

“Plus, the festival will also feature many vendors that sell

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artwork and great food.”

Just a few years ago, while attending IUP, Hankey launched her music career and started to publicly perform.

“I have been playing out since 2012, when I was an art student at IUP,”Hankey said “I started playing open mic nights at various local bars,” Hankey said.

Although Hankey plays a variety of music, during the folk festival, she plans to perform a piece she recently wrote about the Vietnam War veteran returning home from war which she said, “truly embodies folk music.” called “Remington John” NAFF is family-friendly with games and activities for younger festival-goers in the “Children’s Alley.”

However, most subject matter incorporated in the free workshops and exhibits is suitable for people of all ages.

“One year, there was a lady who danced with fire and hula hoops, which I thought was really neat to watch,” Jones said.

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Culture

Week one gives new students time to adjust How to Make Friends START Talk to someone

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did she,” Sims said.

“So we partnered up and we just clicked. Now we’re best friends.”

Her friend, Elizabeth AlexanderGray (freshman) ,had a similar

experience in her first week. It was The Class of 2021 just comhard for her to meet people. pleted its first week at IUP. “My first week was decent, but The first week is often called it was hard meeting people. That syllabus week because the woris until I met Jaycie,” Elizabethload is usually small while new students get a feel for campus life. Gray said.

Making friends is an important Some students have trouble part of the college experience, meeting new people, especially and the first week is a great time during syllabus week, because to do so. they’re surrounded by unfamiliar Finding common ground can faces. This can be both stressful be as simple as having the same and exciting. It can be uncomfortclass or not knowing anyone. Not able to meet new people, but everyone has trouble meeting new usually it pays off. people, but for some people, it’s “It’s been a good, but stressful, a good time to step out of their first week,” Jaycie Sims (freshman) comfort zones. said.

At IUP, people are very active Sims said she had a hard time and eager to meet each other meeting new people on campus.

Despite this, she got lucky enough during syllabus week.

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September 8, 2017

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Alex Price Trio to rock H.R. Steinhouse

By RENÉE WILLIAMSON Staff Writer R.A.Williamson@iup.edu

An IUP alumnus will join Slippery Rock University students for a free jazz show at 9 p.m. Saturday at H.R. Steinhouse.

The Alex Price Trio is comprised of 2016 IUP music graduate Alex Price (guitarist) and Slippery Rock students Justin Vorpe (drummer) and Jared Negley (bassist).

The trio will perform standard jazz pieces, original compositions and classic rock songs that they play in a jazz style.

“What we try to do is get a lot of different rock songs in the mix,” Price said. “I don’t think a person would call them jazz, but they have elements that are found in jazz as far as improvisation and the interactions between the musicians is really deep on that level.”

Their set list includes songs from Beck and Nirvana. This show will be the debut for the Alex Price Trio.

“They’re really good musicians, and they’ve had the charts to look

(Facebook) The Alex Price Trio will make its debut at H.R. Steinhouse.

at before. So I’m not really worried about it,” Price said.

Price believes the nature of jazz music allows the group to come together for a show after practicing in separate towns.

“That’s just kind of the way jazz music goes,” Price said. “It always comes out differently depending on the players and that’s always the fun of it. Everyone has something different to bring to the table, like their musical upbringing and their influences. It all comes out when they play together with people.”

Steve Holliday, H.R. Steinhouse booking manager, was the booking manager at the Indiana Theater when he discovered Price.

“I saw that he was actively playing from the first time that I booked him at the theater,” Holliday said. “From then on, he just started popping up everywhere.

I know that he has a really solid lineup of people that he plays with and that he brings in to play with him. He’s a funky fellow. So it should be a really good show.”

The show will end around midnight. Deals for the show include

$4 Sierra Nevada beers and $1 pizza slices. H.R. Steinhouse will also have 20 percent off all food items for its shows this semester.

The kitchen closes at 11 p.m.

Price will take a hiatus from the Indiana music scene until January while he performs for Princess Cruises.

He will pick back up with the jazz trio once he is done with his cruise gig. Price is also a part of the Indiana-rooted band Inner Urge, which starts its East Coast tour February.

S PO R T S IUP field hockey bounces back P

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in PSAC opener after 0-2 start

By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

Three games into IUP’s field hockey season, the Crimson Hawks are 1-2 overall and 0-0 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

IUP shut out Seton Hill, 6-0, Wednesday in its home FIELD HOCKEY opener after falling to non-conference teams Lindenwood and Bellarmine universities last weekend in its first two games of the season.

The Crimson Hawks faced Lindenwood, falling, 3-1, on Friday.

Lindenwood took the lead early, scoring its first goal in the sixth minute and adding another in the 18th.

Junior forward Matti Reightler (political science/pre-law) scored IUP’s only goal of the game, which happened late in the first half.

However, Lindenwood extended the gap in the second half, scoring its third and final goal of the game.

Collectively, IUP had a total of eight shots on goal against Lindenwood, with junior forward Selena West (health and physical education) tallying half of those herself.

Veteran goaltender Alyssa Lerda (senior, earth/space science) impressed by making eight saves for IUP, compared to Lindewood’s goalie, Skylar Starbeck, who had seven.

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(IUP Athletics) Matti Reightler (junior, political science/law) is off to a hot start for the Crimson Hawks in 2017. Through her first three games of the season Reightler has scored four of the team’s nine total goals scored. Reightler has also tallied two assists in the early season, making her the Crimson Hawks’ leading scorer with 10 points. Reightler is coming off a strong 2016 campaign during which she scored six goals with two assists.

Coming off Friday’s loss, the Crimson Hawks battled Bellarmine on Saturday from start to finish, but could not produce.

IUP suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in the final four seconds of the game.

Starting strong, IUP took an early lead in the first half with a goal scored by Reightler in the first two minutes.

It wasn’t until the beginning of the second half when Bellarmine scored its first goal of the game.

At the 55:46 mark, Bellarmine added another point to the board, making it a 2-1 game in the second half.

IUP responded with a goal from forward Selena West (junior, health and physical education), which was her first of the season, eight minutes later (63:22-mark), tying the game up.

Battling to the very end, Bellarmine scored the third and final goal with four seconds left in the game to grab the win.

IUP outshot Bellarmine, 15-14, although both teams had ten shots on goal of their own.

“The result of this weekend wasn’t the desired outcome,” said leading scorer Reightler.

“We certainly did some good things, such as efficient passing se-

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quences and defensive stops.

“However, we do have things to work on to get better.

“We had some solid scoring opportunities; with that said, I think one of the things we need to focus on going into our home opener is capitalizing on every scoring opportunity created.”

Wednesday’s matchup against Seton Hill University was a huge turnaround for the Crimson Hawks.

Reightler scored two goals in leading the Crimson Hawks to a 6-0 shutout over Seton Hill at George P. Miller Stadium.

Reightler wasn’t the only player shining, though.

IUP’s forward Kimberly Kelly (sophomore), midfielder Maddie Mullen (senior, marketing) and defenders Emma Smiley (junior, natural science/pre-optomerty) and Bryn Nelson (sophomore) also contributed one goal each to the Crimson Hawk’s final score.

Kelly, Mullen, Smiley and Nelson all left the home opener with their first goals of the season.

“Winning at home, especially after last weekend, really proved to us that we can truly play with anyone in our league,” Reightler said. “Our depth simply explains the goals scored.

“This season, we have so many girls with different skill sets. So, when we come together as a team like we did against Seton Hill, it creates a very versatile team.”

IUP’s defense stayed strong throughout.

Lerda had two saves, before she was replaced by junior goaltender Olivia Accardi (communcations media), who started in the second period, and Accardi made six saves.

The Crimson Hawks outshot Seton Hill, 13-11. However, both teams had eight shots on goal.

IUP jumps back on the road to play against No. 3-ranked East Stroudsburg University at 1 p.m.

Saturday. East Stroudsburg was picked second in the PSAC preseason poll.

The Warriors finished 15-5 overall last season, falling to Shippensburg University, 2-1, in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament. IUP will play one more game on the road Tuesday before returning home to take on Kutztown University.

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The NFL is officially back Sunday, slated with big-time games

By DARNELL TURNER Contributing Writer D.M.Turner4@iup.edu

The NFL regular season is upon us. This is the time of year when all 32 teams think they have a chance to make some noise.

There have been many big offseason moves, and teams are gearing up for another playoff push.

Starting off with the defending Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots will look to win their third Super Bowl championship in the last four years.

Coming back for his 18th season is 40-year-old Tom Brady, along with coach Bill Belichick.

They arguably have the best coach and the greatest quarterback of all-time, with a pretty good team around them.

One player missing from last season is wideout Julian Edleman who is out for the season with a torn ACL. The Patriots made big offseason moves adding cornerback Stephon Gilmore and pairing him next to Pro Bowler Malcolm Butler to create one of the best cornerback tandems in the league.

They weren’t done there, though. Adding receiver Brandin Cooks to the mix with Brady will be frightening on the field.

It’s going to be tough for any team to stand in their way of another Super Bowl appearance, but not if the Pittsburgh Steelers have

(TNS) Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will get the start for Dallas on Sunday against the Giants but will miss the next six games after his suspension was upheld by the league.

anything to say about it.

The Steelers will welcome back big-play receiver Martavis Bryant with hope they can get a healthy season and playoff run from the “Killer B’s” – Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell.

The key will be a young defense that is hungry to be great.

The most significant part of this defense will be the secondary.

Can young players like Artie Burns, Sean Davis and newly acquired cornerback Joe Haden improve on last year and take a step forward that will help this defense be one of the best in the league?

If that happens, and the offense stays healthy, the Patriots could

be looking at a real threat on the road to the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh opens its season with AFC-North rivals the Cleveland Browns.

Another team looking to make a Super Bowl run this year is the Dallas Cowboys.

They hit a little bump in the road when star running back Ezekiel Elliott was suspended for six games for violating the personal conduct policy.

Although Elliott will be sitting

out six games this season, he will be able to play in the season opener thanks to the late notice of the decision on his suspension being upheld.

As a rookie, Elliott was named an All-Pro after leading the league in rushing.

His explosiveness will be missed, but if any team can overcome the loss of a star running back, it’s Dallas with a massive offensive line and depth at the run-

ning back position.

Dallas, which finished 13-3 and the first overall seed in the NFC, will have a tough time trying to repeat that, not just because of the suspension of Elliott, but due to the NFC teams that are looking to put their team on the map.

The Atlanta Falcons, fresh off a Super Bowl appearance, will look for revenge and another chance to finish the job.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to claim a playoff spot for the first time since 2008.

Jameis Winston is entering his third year with new weapons on the field in rookie tight end OJ Howard and receiver DeSean Jackson along with a big target in Mike Evans.

The Buccaneers and Dolphins game has been postponed by the league and rescheduled for Week 11 due to Hurricane Irma’s expected impact ready in South Florida.

The Green Bay Packers have Aaron Rodgers and the Seahawks are still virtually unbeatable at home, which will prove to be an interesting Week 1 matchup.

All this considered, the NFC will be a tough place to secure a playoff berth, but it will certainly set the stage for a fun journey to Super Bowl 52.

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IUP volleyball starts season off right

(IUP Athletics) Natalie Cignetti (senior, natural science/pre med) recorded 41 kills in the team’s first four matches of the season.

By BRAD O’HARA Staff Writer

B.L.Ohara@iup.edu

The 2017 IUP volleyball season is well underway.

The team has already played five matches VOLLEYBALL throughout the opening week and a half of the fall semester and is already on the right track.

The Crimson Hawks started the season out with four matches as part of the Crimson Hawk Invitational.

The women won three out of those four matches, losing to only Palm Beach Atlantic.

The teams the Crimson Hawks beat were Ursuline, Daemen and Robert Wesleyan universities.

Natalie Cignetti (senior, natural science/pre-med) led the way for IUP in all four games. Cignetti had 41 kills and 48.5 points through those four matches.

Not far behind Cignetti was Sami Brown (junior, natural science/pre-med). Brown scored 37 points for the Crimson Hawks over the course of the tournament while also getting 31 kills.

This past Tuesday, IUP won on the road, 3-1, against West Liberty.

Cignetti came up big, scoring 28

points with 25 kills.

Also helping offensively was Alexis Anderson (senior, marketing). Anderson scored 18 points and had 14 kills in the match.

Three people, however, don’t make up a team and certainly can’t give a team the success that the IUP volleyball team has right now.

Head coach Scott Pennewill certainly understands that.

“Our success at this point can be attributed to the experience of the team,” Pennewill said. “With a starting lineup of seniors and juniors, we are used to just about every situation in the game. Adding a very talented group of underclassmen to this has made for a very good, competitive squad.”

However, every team has room to improve and grow throughout the season.

“Right now, I would like to see us improve on the defensive side of the ball, primarily with our block at the net,” Pennewill said. “On the offensive side of the ball, we need to improve hitting efficiency and reduce our hitting errors.”

Looking ahead, the women’s volleyball team will be traveling to take on Notre Dame of Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia State and Urbana universities this weekend. The matches against Notre Dame of Ohio and Charleston will take place in Charleston, W.Va., on Friday.

Saturday’s matches against West Virginia State and Urbana will be played in Institute, W.Va. The IUP volleyball team won’t play at home again until Sept. 29.

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