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(The Penn archives) Global Café is one of several events the Office of International Education sponsors to help students explore their study abroad potential and invite international students into the community.

Global Café to serve as segue in cultural differences among international students

By KATIE MEST Staff Writer K.A.Mest@iup.edu

Becoming acclimated to the language, customs and general attitudes of a new country can prove challenging for some international students.

Wallwork Hall and the Office of International Education join forces each month to present Global Café, which promises to help combat some of these otherwise anxiety-inducing adjustments.

Global Café serves as an ongoing orientation session for international students. The program began four years ago.

The Global Café committee met last spring to plan the events for this fall in Wallwork, the global awareness living learning community.

Li Teng, the resident director of Wallwork, observed the students in the community that needed some help with the transition.

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Every year, [we] do a sort of needs-based assessment of what international students aren’t getting.

-Tyler Dillon (graduate resident director)

national students struggling after the school year started, in terms of understanding campus resources,” Teng said.

“That was the idea of why we wanted to start this program.”

Wallwork graduate resident director Tyler Dillon works alongside Teng in watching over international students in their living communities.

“Every year, you can do a sort of needs-based assessment of what international students aren’t getting, or what can we give them more of,” Dillon said.

This year, the committee presented a session revolving around homecoming.

(The Penn archives) IUP’s Office of International Education frequently hosts events to improve students’ diversity and international relations.

This way, students were able to experience all the activities the university had to offer on homecoming weekend.

If the students had never experienced such an event, the session aimed to inform them on the opportunities in front of them as well

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as the tradition itself.

The session topics change each month.

The first session each semester focuses on welcoming students to IUP and introducing them to university resources. It tries to help them transition both academically

and socially.

Another previous session involved teaching services on campus. Students learned about writing resumes and cover letters.

Many sessions concentrate on American culture and what international students will find here that they wouldn’t expect.

Global Café invites American students to come to the sessions, as well, and partake in the activities while making new friends.

Along with Global Café, Global Adventures also helps international students grow accustomed to the U.S. Global Adventures is designed to take international students and domestic students and show them a different culture.

International students are used as a resource to educate IUP students about where they come from and how the cultures differ.

Sessions occur once every month. The next Global Café will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Wallwork Room 103.

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• Tyler Biskup, 24, of Ambridge, was charged with terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and harassment at 12:29 a.m. Oct. 27 at 768 Wayne Ave., according to borough police.

Drug Violations

• Emma Horton, 19, of Mechanicsburg, was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at 11:29 p.m. Oct. 28 at Grant Street by Putt Hall, according to university police.

Criminal Mischief

• Borough police are investigating a case in which a vehicle was vandalized sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 500 block of Nixon Avenue. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred between 11:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 800 block of School Street. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 1:50 p.m. Nov. 7 in the 400 block of South Seventh Street. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

Harassment

• Borough police reported an identified victim received harassing phone calls around 11:13 a.m. Oct. 26 in the 200 block of Charles Street. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

Assault

• Jordan Beatty, 30, of Indiana, was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct at 4:31 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 1000 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

Theft

• Borough police are investigating an incident in which several items were stolen from a green Saturn sedan sometime between 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. Nov. 2 in the 600 block of Philadelphia Street. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police reported a campaign sign was stolen from the front yard of a residence sometime between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 600 block of Chestnut Street.

Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police are investigating a theft of a stop sign sometime overnight Nov. 6 at the intersection of North Tenth Street and Chestnut Street.

Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police are investigating a theft of a stop sign sometime overnight Nov. 6 at the intersection of North Eleventh Street and Water Street.

Anyone with information should contact borough police.

• Borough police are investigating a burglary incident that occurred at a residence sometime between 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 9:15 a.m. Nov. 7 at 1300 Water St. Anyone with information should contact borough police.

(The Penn archives) In addition to the Week of Giving, Greek Life also helps clean the community after big weekends such as homecoming and St. Patrick’s Day. IUP President Michael Driscoll spoke to volunteers after homecoming in 2014.

By KRISTY SHEARER Contributing Writer K.A.Shearer@iup.edu

IUP’s Sigma Kappa sorority raised $1,500 for Alzheimer’s research at its “Frats at Bat” tournament, part of its annual Week of Giving.

“Week of Giving is us doing things for the community to give back what they have done for us,” said Jamie Hudgins (junior, early childhood and special education), Sigma Kappa philanthropy chair.

Week of Giving occurs every year around Thanksgiving, ac-

cording to Hudgins, and the goal is to show support for the community.

The event kicked off Monday with Campus Day. Sigma Kappa hosted the Respect Movement as part of an anti-substance abuse workshop presented by a health center representative in the Hadley Union Building Monongahela Room.

Tuesday is Fraternity and Sorority Day, where Greek Life sends out “thank-you” letters to people and organizations that supported them.

Community Day is Wednesday. Sigma Kappa will deliver

cookies to the Indiana Fire Association and the Indiana Borough Police Department, according to Hudgins.

Thursday is Gerontology Day. Gerontology is one of Sigma Kappa’s main philanthropy focuses.

Sisters will make and bring cards to a nursing home and visit with senior citizens.

Week of Giving will end Friday with Sisterhood Day. The sisters will split into their pledge classes and create a food dish to bring back to the group.

“We are a social sorority, but we are also here to give back to the community,” Hudgins said.

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Candidates running for U.S. offices to appear on ballot A snapshot of who’s who in the election Although this election season has been one of the most baffling many of us have experienced, it is – just like any other election – a pinnacle in our lives as democratic citizens.

Most of us are well-aware of who the two major candi-

Hillary Clinton Democratic Party for U.S. President

Focuses:

- Women’s rights advancement - Racial justice improvement - Prevention of gun violence - Maintain military strength - Reform immigration with a pathway to full and equal citizenship - Take on threat of climate change

Republican Party for U.S. President

Focuses:

- Establish new immigration controls including a physical wall on Mexican border - Eliminate special interest loopholes in tax system - Repeal and replace Affordable Care Act with Health Savings Accounts - Continue use of shale, oil and natural gas reserves as well as coal - Suspend immigration from volatile regions - Approve private sector energy infrastructure projects, including pipelines

Pat Toomey Republican Party for U.S. Senate

Democratic Party for U.S. Senate

- Advocate for women’s rights, including pay equality - Propose commonsense gun safety - Protect Social Security and Medicare - Ensure affordable and accessible healthcare - Invest in education - Expand energy opportunities to protect the environment

Jill Stein

Donald J. Trump

Katie McGinty

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dates for the United States presidency are; however, many other names will appear next to theirs on the ballot.

All of the information compiled came from each candidate’s website. Pictures are from Facebook.

Focuses:

- Support law enforcement - Eliminate corporate Welfare - Repeal the Affordable Care Act - Supports air strikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq - Limit EPA regulations on pollution to save money - Require criminal background checks for gun purchases

Green Party for U.S. President

Focuses:

- Redirect energy research funds from fossil fuels to renewable energy - Label GMOs and put a moratorium on GMOS and pesticides - Invest in clean air, water, food and soil for everyone - Enact stronger environmental justice laws - Establish the right to a living wage job and free universal childcare - Fully investigate and prosecute cases of sexual violence in the military

Edward T. Clifford III Libertarian Party for U.S. Senate

Focuses:

- Reduce the power of the federal government - Rollback regulations on small businesses - Reduce gun regulations - Against federal minimum wage - Reject deals such as Trans-Pacific Partnership - Focus on improving foreign relations

Here is a list of everyone running for a United States office.

Included is some information about each person’s main focuses if he or she is elected into office:

Gary Johnson Libertarian Party for U.S. President

Focuses:

- Create a more efficient system for work visas and background checks - Supports ban on late-term abortions - Decriminalize marijuiana - Eliminate military aid to foreign countries - Advocate for term limits - Tackle mental, physical and sexual health problems in the military

Bill Shuster

Republican Party for U.S. Representative

Focuses:

- Repeal the Affordable Care Act - Focus on fighting terrorism - Supports a comprehensive energy plan including the continuation of fossil fuels and the exploration renewable resources - Lower taxes - Protect Social Security and Medicare - Oppose attempts to further gun control

Darrell Castle Constitution Party for U.S. President

Focuses:

- Withdrawal from the United Nations - End the Federal Reserve - Abolish the legality of abortions - Defund Planned Parenthood - Allow taxes to be payable by bitcoin - Take away Supreme Court jurisdiction regarding abortion

Art Halvorson Republican Party for U.S. Representative

Focuses:

- Ban abortions - Reduce federal interference and responsibility in education - Reduce immigration and end “birthright citizenship” - Reduce foreign trade - Oppose expansion of national debt - Impose a three-consecutive-years Congressional term-limit

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IUP alumna returns to earn master’s degree while teaching full time

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

“Student teaching” takes on a new meaning for Brandi Shine (graduate, literacy and reading specialist), who returned to IUP to earn her master’s degree in education while simultaneously teaching fifth grade full-time at Martinsburg Elementary School, about 30 miles south of Altoona.

Shine graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2011 from IUP with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a minor in educational psychology.

“Teaching is not an easy career,

but I feel that IUP prepared me to succeed,” Shine said.

“In undergrad, IUP provided me with multiple opportunities to apply what I was learning in actual classrooms.”

Shine said IUP was a pinnacle in her profession as a teacher, which is why she decided to return for her master’s degree.

“I wanted that same handson learning while completing my graduate degree, and I never even considered another school besides IUP.” Since earning her bachelor’s degree, she has been teaching fifth grade at Martinsburg for three years, where she is also the co-ad-

IUP doesn’t just prepare students to obtain a career, [it] prepares [them] to excel.

-Brandi Shine (graduate, literacy and reading specialist)

viser of student council.

Her graduate work has started to pay off even before her December graduation because it helped her get the reading teacher position for the fifth-grade team.

Fifth grade is departmentalized at Martinsburg, so each faculty member teaches a different

subject in the grade level.

For Shine, that subject is reading.

Her job as a reading teacher includes providing students (Submitted photo) with whole Brandi Shine group, small (graduate, literacy group and indi- and reading specialist) is a vidual instrucfifth grade teacher at tion.

Martinsburg Shine teach- Elementary School.

She has returned es three middle to IUP to earn her master’s degree, but and low-level continues to teach. reading classes, as well as one low-level math class.

In addition to teaching her classes, Shine helps oversee the 21 fifth-graders who make up the student council.

During her time in this position, one of the students’ accomplishments was raising more than $1,500 so far this year for different causes for the local community.

Shine is also an active member of Phi Kappa Phi honors society.

After her graduation, Shine said

she plans to continue teaching at Martinsburg.

She said she also hopes to attain a position as a reading specialist within the school district in order to help all students find the same love of reading that she found at IUP. “Reading is the foundation of education,” Shine said.

“I love watching students that don’t like to read or struggle to find that book or author that lights the spark.

“As a reading specialist, I will have the opportunity to work with struggling readers and to help them find that spark to become successful readers.”

Shine offered some advice to other students at IUP, especially those getting ready to start their careers.

“I would tell other students at IUP to work hard and to be patient,” Shine said.

“IUP doesn’t just prepare students to obtain a career; the school prepares students to excel in a career. If you put in the effort, time and focus, IUP will place you on a path to success.”

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Communications media alumna discusses career at Comedy Central

(James Neuhausel/ The Penn) Jonnee Tonsel, a 2009 graduate from IUP’s communications media department, was honored with this year’s Young Alumni Achievement Award for her accomplishments in media. Tonsel is now the project manager of Comedy Central’s Brand Creative Team, according to IUP’s website.

Before joining Comedy Central in 2015, Tonsel worked at Turner Broadcasting as associate project manager for the creative in-house agency. Tonsel was honored as the College of Education and Educational Technology’s Award recipient.

While on campus, Tonsel met students and spoke to communications media classes.

“I found it really informative as a communications media major,” Colton Miller (sophomore) said. “Some of the advice that she gave is definitely something I’m going to take away from the experience. It just felt down to earth to talk to someone from a big brand and that she came from the same college as me.”

“I thought it was interesting how useful networking with people in similar fields was in terms of job placement and job introduction,” Don P. Rosenberger (senior, communications media) said. “Essentially, if you have an idea in mind of a career, but you are not 100 percent on it, and someone who is in the business says, ‘Oh hey, that is kinda similar to this,’ they go out of their way to mention specifics as far as what type of work you are doing.”

FBI joins probe into Saudi student’s death

By KAREN HERZOG

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel TNS

The FBI has joined the investigation into the death of a University of Wisconsin-Stout student from Saudi Arabia who was attacked in the city’s entertainment district as bars closed and Halloween revelers headed home Oct. 30.

Police have not made an arrest, and have not been able to confirm if Hussain Saeed Alnahdi’s death outside Toppers Pizza was a hate crime, Menomonie Police Chief Eric Atkinson said in a prepared statement Friday afternoon.

“However, we will not dismiss the possibility until the [police department] has concluded the investigation,” the police chief added.

The local police department is using all available resources to investigate incoming leads, accord-

ing to Atkinson.

To bolster the investigative team, the Menomonie Police Department partnered with the UWStout Police Department and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.

“We have also been in consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Atkinson said.

Two reward funds totaling $20,000 have been established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Alnahdi’s assailant. A memorial fund also has been set up by the university’s foundation. Atkinson thanked the public for information and tips provided over the past week.

“We are humbled by the outpouring of support for the death of Hussain Alnahdi and the subsequent investigation,” said Atkinson, who attended the campus memorial service Thursday for Alnahdi.

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Progressives tout Senate rule changes in election push

By BRIDGET BOWMAN

CQ-Roll Call TNS

A progressive group is making a wonky case for Democratic Senate candidates: changing the hidebound chamber’s rules.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., wrote in a new fundraising email provided first to Roll Call that electing Democrats to the Senate could lead to an overhaul of the Senate filibuster, or the 60-vote threshold needed to end debate on legislation and Supreme Court nominees.

“Democrats need to take back the majority,” Merkley wrote in an email for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. “And if we do, it’s time to continue what we started on filibuster reform.”

In 2013, Democrats invoked the so-called nuclear option and changed the Senate rules to eliminate the filibuster for most nominees, except Supreme Court picks.

But Republicans’ recent refusal to take up President Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, has raised questions about whether Democrats would go further and lower the threshold for high court hopefuls.

Merkley hinted that could be a possibility. He pointed to recent comments by GOP Sens. John McCain of Arizona, Ted Cruz of Texas and Richard M. Burr of North Carolina that indicated some Republicans would be willing to block any high court nominee that Democrat Hillary Clinton chooses, if she wins the White House.

“Republican Senators Ted Cruz, John McCain and Richard Burr are likely the tip of the iceberg,” Merkley wrote. “This idea doesn’t just blurt out randomly three times in a couple weeks.

“I’m committed to continuing the push to reform filibuster rules so Senate dysfunction and abuse of the rules doesn’t keep obstructing the ability of the judicial and executive branches to do their

(TNS) Democratic Florida Senate candidate Patrick Murphy campaigned Friday outside of the North Miami Public Library.

jobs – and so the Senate can work for ‘we the people’ again,” Merkley later wrote.

Sen. Charles E. Schumer, DN.Y., who is poised to become the next Democratic leader, has not said whether he would definitely change the Senate rules.

“I’m not going to speculate about if we get to a bad place,” Schumer recently told CNBC. “I’m going to work hard to get to a good place.”

So far, blocking all Clinton high court nominees does not appear to be a unanimous position. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told reporters Monday that blocking all nominees would be “a dereliction of duty.”

“We are called to advise and consent. Now we can say ‘no,’ but that means you do have a hearing,” Perdue said.

“It shouldn’t be be done during the emotional period of a presidential election. Period,” Perdue said, explaining the GOP position not to consider Obama’s nominee.

“You have a new president – and I said it then – you have a new president and that president nominates, and we advise and we consent or we withold consent,” Perdue said. “And we should have a hearing.”

OPINION

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Our choice: We’re with her As editors of The Penn, IUP’s self-proclaimed student voice, we believe it is our duty to endorse the candidate we feel is the better candidate for students. The Penn endorses Hillary Clinton for president of the United States.

To advocate for Clinton simply because she isn’t Donald Trump wouldn’t do justice to Clinton’s record. As collegeaged students, Clinton’s actions have already positively affected some of our lives.

She was crucial in the passing and creation of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which began helping children in 1997.

In 1995, she declared that women’s rights were human rights in Beijing, allowing women our age worldwide to grow up in a world where girls know they can achieve anything if they work hard enough.

In August, as the first female nominee of a major political party in the U.S., she showed us that women truly can.

We believe that Clinton will work to enhance the lives of all of IUP’s students, of which 17 percent were minor-

ity students, nearly 6 percent were international students and 55.75 percent were women in 2014, according to IUP’s website.

After all, as Clinton said in a speech to the University of Pennsylvania in 1993, “What we have to do here at this university and in this country is to find a way to celebrate our diversity (Wikimedia) and debate our differences without fracturing our communities.”

While one candidate will be on trial for a scam university 20 days after Election Day, the other has plans to make college education free for families making under $125,000 a year.

When it comes to which candidate will be better for college students, there really is no question. Clinton is the preferred candidate of college-educated men and women, according to a July 25 New York Times article, and her lead is entirely warranted.

As students of a state university, our main objective is to learn as much as we can, unimpeded. We search for the truth and encourage others to do so. We believe that the objective of journalism is to seek the truth and share that information. Therefore, we cannot condone Trumps’ decision to blacklist major media outlets for several months of his campaign.

Today, the value of diversity is as important as ever. We see continuous racism and xenophobia in Third World countries, but we see it in First World countries, too. In the name of progress, democracy and the belief that all men (and women) are created equal and have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, we cannot afford to vote out of hatred or fear.

The amount of first-time voter registration has risen to 200 million, according to an Oct. 19 Politico article, and we encourage you to use your vote. Vote for your love of the U.S. and your belief that it is already great.

Whoever the next president of the U.S. will be, we hope that person will lend an ear to the questions, concerns and hopes of the voices of all American students.

We acknowledge that Clinton is not perfect. We hope to see her presidency be a transparent one, and plan to call her out if any part of it isn’t.

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The Akropolis Reed Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Gorell Recital Hall.

Accomplished reed quintet to grace Gorell Recital Hall

By TYLER SCHEFFLER Staff Writer T.R.Scheffler@iup.edu

Akropolis Reed Quintet will make one of its next university stops at IUP Wednesday.

The IUP Lively Arts series will be presenting a performance by the Akropolis Reed Quintet at 8 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall.

The band's founding members consist of Tom Gocklin, oboe; Kari Dion, clarinet; Matt Landry, saxophone; Andrew Koeppe, bass

clarinet; and Ryan Reynolds, bassoon. These chamber musicians share the hometown of Ann Arbor, Mich.

The group was founded at the University of Michigan in 2009 and has since played at numerous music festivals including Summerwinds in Münster; Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings; and Juneau Jazz & Classics.

They also perform and teach music at numerous universities and colleges around the country.

The quintet has earned several awards, including the gold medal to the 2014 Fischoff

National Chamber Music Competition and the 2015 Fischoff Educator Award.

Their influences include the Calefax Reed Quintet, PRISM Quartet, Imani Winds and Eighth Blackbird.

The quintet currently has two full-length albums available called “High Speed Red” and “Unraveled.” Both are available on iTunes and Spotify.

Their music primarily focuses on working with classics from composers from around the world including the U.S., France, Turkey and Israel.

With the goal of setting the reed quintet

as a fully-established ensemble type, they have released 25 pieces. The first 13 commission American composer Joel Puckett.

The quintet also has its own YouTube web series, featuring new works, composer interviews and updates on its third album in the making, “The Space Between Us.” Regular tickets are priced at $22, seniors (60+) $18 and I-Card holders, students and children $12. Tickets are available at the Hadley Union Building box office or by calling 724-357-1313.

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Wine Walk had people pouring through Indiana’s business sector

Downtown Indiana’s fourth annual Wine Walk on Friday featured wine samples, hors d’oeurves and live music. Directed by a map of participating stores, glass-rinsing stations and arrows on the sidewalks, participants were able to sample different types of wine from local wineries. Some of the stores also offered chances to win store merchandise.

Participating stores were The 700 Shop, Luxenburg’s Jewelers, The Artists Hand Gallery, Michael B. Shoes, The Book Nook, Philly St. Escape Rooms, Chateau Christine, Sunflower Yoga Studio, The Finery, Tracey’s Upscale Resale, Gingerbread Man Running Co., White Lace, Lucy Rae Gifts & More and William and Mary Gift Shoppe.

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

The electronic duo 3OH!3 is set to perform at 7 p.m.

Wednesday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

Founded in 2004, the pair is comprised of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. The duo is from Boulder, Colo., and is known for comical raps and indie electronica beats.

Some of the group’s most recognizable hits, which have appeared on Billboard’s Top 100, include “STARSTRUKK” and “DONTTRUSTME.” Their most recent album, “Night Sports,” was released in May. The IUP Student Activity Committee (STATIC), responsible for brining in Mac Miller, will also be sponsoring this event.

“If you're a fan of pop music with an electronic twist, be sure to come out for the show,” said Danielle Shawnee Redding,

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Students to show off stage skills without singing out loud

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3OH!3’s “DONTTRUSTME” reached No. 7 on Billboard’s Top 100 in 2008.

executive chair of STATIC. “It’s pretty cool to be able to experience such a throwback,” Caitlin Dittrich (senior, hospitality management) said.

Tickets are $10 for I-Card holders and can be purchased through IUP’s ticket website or at the Hadley Union Building box office.

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“Lip Sync Battle” began April 2 on Spike network and is hosted by LL Cool J.

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

The IUP Student Activity Committee (STATIC) is giving students the opportunity to take part in an IUP version of Spike TV’s “Lip Sync Battle” by hosting a free event at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

The event will be set up similar to the television show. Participants will be assigned a song and are encouraged to go beyond solely lip-syncing.

“It just adds element to it beside just standing up there and lip-syncing,” said Jada Brentley (senior, hospitality management), STATIC entertainment chair. “But we are encouraging people to kinda dress up for whatever song they’re singing or fit the theme.”

Theatrics are suggested for participants who are uncomfortable with basic karaoke events, Brentley said.

A panel of judges, yet to be chosen, will assess performances

and award points based on the following criteria: choreography, costumes, creativity, crowd reaction and knowledge of lyrics, according to the event registration sheet.

“Put together like a dance or maybe a costume act just to help because we will have judges there,” Brentley said.

Teams will have a chance to win up to $100 in prizes, Brentley said.

DJ Ryan James, a participant of IUP’s 2016 Welcome Weekend DJ Battle, will provide the music for the event.

“I came up with the idea because I like the show with LL Cool J,” said Asante Stevenson (senior, dance and fashion merchandising), STATIC music chair.

Stevenson also said she attended a lip-sync competition at Shippensburg University.

“They had one and it was really cute,” Stevenson said. “I hope that ours turns out the same way or even better since it is a new program.”

Admission to the event is free, and refreshments will be offered.

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Horoscopes Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Assert yourself and don’t let anyone sway your thoughts. You know she’s the right choice, as she is also a Scoprio and you are both brave. It may have been hard to trust her at first, but since new light has shown, you have been given the truth you have been waiting for.

This is your time. You have the choice. The power. The whole country is relying on you to make the decision you know you have to make. You won’t find this responsibility weighing you down as you embrace the idea of changing history.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

Your wonderment of this world matches the affection in her heart.

Don’t let your nerves get the best of you, as you will not be alone in this choice you must make. The world is ready for you to make your mark.

This is not a promise you have to worry about not being delivered.

Your voice will carry, and she will hear it. Your generosity has allowed you to see the generosity in her heart. You share the same ideal image, and know it is achievable.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Your responsibility will lead you into a path of self-control. You won’t find yourself doubting your own convicitons, as you know who holds herself as the most professional.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Your good listening skills drew you to the wisdom of The Truth Bearer. She will guide you on your journey in fighting for the polar bears.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Because of your gentle musical passions, the recent stylings of Jay-Z and Beyoncé spoke to your energy in making the right decision.

Fear not for the outcomes, as she is worth your trust.

Aries (March 21 – April 19) Don’t lose your patience, for the race is won and the victor will pave the way for your own victories. She will tear down the liars and cheats to make the playing field more playable.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Think of the possibilities that will be available to you and those you care for. Your family will accept this choice you make. There is a woman out there who shares the same image of a united nation.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) A holiday awaits you, with warmth and generosity. Your leadership has brought you to see the right path to it. You will not be ignored as the world will know it was you who made a difference.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Love is love, and she knows it. Give in to love and let your heart decide.

You need not be shy, as mother nature is with you this week, and she knows you’ll take care of her.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) The scales are in your favor, and the options have been weighed.

The rest is paperwork. You will not be confronted for your choices this week; there will only be immediate results.

by Jason Daquelente

November 8, 2016

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Tattoo Profile (Tyler Scheffler/ The Penn)

Helms plans on getting more tattoos in the future, starting with a rose on her wrist.

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Who:

Cassie Helms family development)

(junior,

Where: Ribs What: A book

transitioning into separate pages, then birds flying away.

Why:

To signify her friend’s dedication to writing, while the birds represent Helms’ free spirit. Both wear the tattoo.

“My friend was a writer, so the book and pages represented her, and I liked that birds represent freedom, so we found this tattoo design that seemed to work for both of us,” Helms said.

Pain: Considerably painful

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Sports Editor: Sean Fritz – S.D.Fritz@iup.edu Lead Sports Writer: Jarrod Browne – J.W.Browne@iup.edu

IUP escapes upset attempt, but suffers huge blow in the process

By EVAN MCCUE Staff Writer

E.M.McCue@iup.edu

For the first time in weeks, the IUP football team was faced with adversity and hardship Saturday afternoon in its final divisional game against Mercyhurst University.

Following a 69-yard touchdown pass to Walt Pegues FOOTBALL (junior, communications media) on the opening drive of the game, quarterback Lenny Williams (redshirt sophomore, accounting) was taken down awkwardly on a sack and suffered a knee injury that kept him out for the remainder of the game.

The Crimson Hawks had the ensuing punt blocked, which was shortly followed by a 37-yard touchdown pass and, just like that, No. 11 IUP was down, 14-7, to a 2-7 Mercyhurst team that was playing like they had nothing to lose.

Now, all eyes were on back-

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(IUP Athletics) IUP relied on its defense heavily in Saturday’s win over Mercyhurst University after quarterback Lenny Williams went down with an injury. The team improved its record to 8-1 overall.

up quarterback Mike Pietropola (sophomore, education) to come in and run the team’s explosive offense.

His first drive was nearly identical to the opening drive of the game that was capped off with an 84-yard touchdown pass to Pegues, who had three catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter alone.

The story of the second quarter for IUP’s offense was the success of the run game, as coach Curt Cignetti called upon the experienced Chris Temple (junior,

accounting) to take over with Williams sidelined with an injury.

Temple ripped off an electrifying 39-yard touchdown run, making Mercyhurst defenders miss in the process of giving IUP a 21-14 lead.

After a field goal from Mercyhurst late in the second quarter, the teams headed into the locker room with IUP up, 21-17.

Now that the Crimson Hawks had a lead at the half, it was the defense’s turn to step up with its quarterback on the bench and the offense not at full strength.

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They did just that, allowing only three points in what had become a defensively concentrated second half. Mercyhurst had possession with less than three minutes left in the game and were trailing, 24-20, until veteran IUP linebacker Kevin Clarke (redshirt senior, sports administration) came up with a huge interception return for a 30-yard touchdown that basically sealed the deal, as the Crimson Hawks were able to avoid an ugly loss.

“I just feel like whenever it’s time to make a big play, I just kind of take pride in trying to make that

happen for my team,” Clarke said after the game.

Pietropola finished the day with six completions on 16 attempts for 138 yards with a touchdown and an interception, all the while receiving some valuable reps with the first-team offense, as he may be counted upon after Williams’ injury which, according to Cignetti, “doesn’t look good.”

The Crimson Hawks will most likely be without Williams in this week’s game against Bloomsburg University (6-4, 4-3) at 1 p.m. Saturday at George P. Miller Stadium.

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IUP bounces back after Friday loss to secure weekend split

By JED JOHNSON Staff Writer

J.N.Johnson3@iup.edu

(IUP Athletics) Alexis Anderson (junior, marketing) recorded a team-high 18 kills in Friday’s road loss at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

The Crimson Hawks split this weekend’s matches against the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Lock Haven University, bringing theirPennsylvania State Athletic Conference record to 9-6.

Despite winning its first two sets Friday against the Mountain Cats, 28-26 VOLLEYBALL and 25-20, Pitt-Johnstown won the final three sets, 25-12, 25-16 and 15-9, to escape a home loss.

Crimson Hawks head coach Scott Pennewill said that finishing matches has been an issue this year.

“What will happen from time to time is that the serving – instead of staying aggressive because it’s tight – will get safe,” Pennewill said. “Serving safe is not going to get it done when you’re playing a really good team. You have to give your best effort, just like you did at the beginning of the match at the end – you can’t fluctuate.”

Alexis Anderson (junior, marketing) led IUP with 18 kills. Natalie Cignetti (junior, natural sciences) recorded 12 kills on the evening.

Despite the Mountain Cats holding a narrow 56-52 advantage over the Crimson Hawks in kills, Pitt-Johnstown had 14 fewer errors on the night than IUP did.

The Crimson Hawks bounced back Saturday afternoon against Lock Haven, sweeping the Bald Eagles in straight sets, 25-15, 2523 and 25-18. Coach Pennewill was proud of the team’s ability to bounce back, having done so a few times this year. “[The ability to bounce back] is a testament to character and keeping poise – staying focused on things that we can control,” Pennewill said. “Once the previous

match ends, that’s it. We learn from it and go into the next game plan, and it’s a very short turnaround.”

Cignetti led IUP with 17 kills, as well as hitting at a team-high .455 clip.

Her performance was good enough for the most amounts of kills by a single player in a threeset match this season, as well as the third-best hitting percentage by a single player this season for players with a minimum of 12 kills.

Coach Pennewill said that Cignetti is going to have to produce those kind of numbers against better opponents in the matches to come.

“It’s one thing to play a team that has won four matches [Lock Haven] than another that has won double-digits [Clarion],” Pennewill said. “[Cignetti] is going to have to be much more creative and being successful to create that kind of hitting percentage [against her head-to-head matchup].”

As a team, the Crimson Hawks outhit the Bald Eagles, .150 to .037.

IUP’s last three matches this season will be against PSAC Southwest foes.

The Crimson Hawks travel to Clarion Tuesday for an evening match before making trips to California University of Pennsylvania and Seton Hill University Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, respectively.

Coach Pennewill said that Clarion’s matchup is the only one the team is thinking about right now.

“It’s the same preparation, same procedure – hopefully, being able to put into place a confidence that is going to get them the success we’re looking for,” Pennewill said.

“Do what you do day in and day out – work on the areas of weakness, continue to grow the areas of strength and hopefully you’re better this time than you were the last time you saw [Clarion].

“We have to win on the road, which traditionally is not always an easy thing to do. You don’t know what kind of crowd they’re going to have.”

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IUP cross country prepares to send two runners to nationals Austin Cooper (junior, geography and regional planning)

By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

The IUP cross country teams traveled to Slippery Rock University over the weekend to compete in the Atlantic Region championship.

Following the race, IUP was fortunate CROSS enough to qualify two runners for nationals.

Austin Cooper (junior, COUNTRY geography and regional planning) and Jenna Lezanic (senior, employment and labor relations) both placed high enough to qualify for the NCAA Division II Championships.Cooper’s success was built behind a strong start that allowed him to have an easy finish.

“The last 2K, he was struggling, but he has a big enough lead on the rest of the qualifiers,” IUP coach Joey Zins said.

With Cooper’s strong start, he was able to achieve his main goal of making it to nationals.

“I know this was Austin’s goal all season,” Zins said.

After achieving a season-long goal, Cooper felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

“He did what he needed to do to advance,” Zins said. “I know he was relieved to come out of it and be moving on.”

Cooper closed out the race placing ninth with a time of 33:14 through the 10-km course.

Lezanic also found a spot as a national qualifier despite facing

Jenna Lezanic (senior, employment and labor relations)

tougher odds than Cooper. Only six women’s qualifying spots were open for nationals. Although Lezanic was facing tougher odds, it did not alter her confidence.

“I know she was aware that she had a chance,” Zins said.

The rest of the cross country team will be given a two-week break to rest before they begin training for the indoor track season. As for Cooper and Lezanic, they will continue to train for nationals, then be given their twoweek break after their respective seasons are complete.

Now that this dynamic duo has reached their season-long goal of making it to nationals, they will try to set their sights even further.

“We just wanted to focus on getting there,” Zins said. “We have two weeks to go over goals for nationals. ”The national championships will provide a change of scenery that may be an advantage to both of IUP’s runners.”

As opposed to Pennsylvania’s traditionally hilly course, Cooper and Lezanic will be competing in southern Florida, which is generally flat. Due to the change of scenery, Cooper can use the course’s flatness to his advantages and Lezanic can use it to avoid her weaknesses.

“Austin is a really good track runner, so I think that will help him,” Zins said. “Jenna hates running up hills and is pretty vocal about it, but she is a fantastic downhill runner.”

Cooper and Lezanic were each named IUP’s athletes of the week.

The two will travel to Saint Leo, Fla., which is just outside of Tampa Bay, to compete in the national championships Nov. 19.

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Steelers’ struggles continue despite Ben’s return

By MATT STAUB Staff Writer

M.A.Staub@iup.edu

This week in the NFL season featured several key matchups between teams that are battling for the top positions in their divisions.

The Ravens and Steelers once had one of the most intense rivalries in sports, but not anymore. In what was an ugly, penalty-filled game, the Ravens’ 21-14 victory now gives them the lead in the AFC North Division.

The Steelers’ offense struggled early on, as they could not get a strong running game going.

The Ravens’ defense also gave quarterback Ben Roethlisberger issues, as he was unable to get into any type of rhythm after missing the previous game with a knee injury.

Baltimore led, 21-0, before the Steelers’ offense started to come to life, but by this point in the final quarter, it was too late. The Steelers have now lost three games in a row, and the Ravens have just ended their streak of four-straight losses.

The Lions made a jump in their divisional standings and have left the Vikings, once considered Super Bowl contenders, reeling. Minnesota has struggled the past three weeks, losing all three games.

Their running game has especially struggled, and quarterback Sam Bradford has been under constant pressure behind an injuryplagued offensive line.

Detroit was down, 16-13, with only 23 seconds left in the game, but quarterback Matthew Stafford led a drive down the field to set up kicker Matt Prater with a 58-yard, game-tying field goal.

The play gave the Lions momentum, and they won in overtime when receiver Golden Tate made several Vikings defenders miss before flipping into the end zone.

The Lions now sit just one game behind the Vikings in the division standings.

The Dallas Cowboys knocked off the winless Cleveland Browns, 35-10, to remain atop not only the NFC East, but the NFC overall. With quarterback Tony Romo possibly coming back for Dallas, he may have to continue to watch from the sidelines with the first-half performance of rookie quarterback Dak Prescott having a huge impact on the 8-1 start for the Cowboys.

The Sunday night game featured the Raiders and their highpowered offense against the Broncos and their vaunted defense.

Once considered one of the better rivalry games in football, the matchups between these two teams have had less meaning, as the Raiders have hovered around mediocrity over the past decade.

The Raiders have not made the playoffs since 2002, when they lost the Super Bowl to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This season, the Raiders have been revitalized by young stars such as quarterback Derek Carr and receiver Amari Cooper on offense, and linebacker and defensive end Khalil Mack on defense.

The defending Super Bowl champion Broncos still have the dominant defense that paved the way to their championship.

However, the team was without shutdown cornerback Aqib Talib for this matchup. The Broncos are also without starting running back C.J. Anderson, who is done for the season with a knee injury.

It wasn’t Derek Carr and the passing game that sealed the victory for the Raiders. Instead, it was the ground game and running back Latavius Murray that got the job done. The Broncos’ defense was seemingly unable to stop Murray, who racked up 114 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Raiders’ win now gives them the lead in the AFC West.

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