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(IUP website) Tickets will be required for seating at the May 12, 2017, commencement ceremonies in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Changes to May graduation announced; tickets now required

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

A ticketing procedure at spring graduation ceremonies will be implemented starting this year, with students getting four free tickets for guests for the first time since 2011, according to a news release posted Dec. 20 on IUP’s website.

Four tickets are initially allowed per graduate based on estimates of how many graduates will be in attendance, according to past numbers.

In recent years, the ceremonies have “pushed the number of attendees almost beyond the building’s regulated occupancy capacity,” according to Michelle Fryling, IUP executive director of communications and media relations.

While graduates and faculty sit in the center of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, spectators sit in the bleachers, which holds up to 3,200 seats.

Graduating students and children who can be seated on an adult’s lap do not need a ticket.

Handicap seating is also available, but it counts toward the four-ticket total.

Limited overflow seating will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis in other parts of the KCAC for those without tickets.

IUP is also addressing the issue of extra guests through a lottery system with unclaimed tickets.

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They announce this change not even five months before graduation, long after many families reserve accomodations for that weekend.

-Ashley Buchwalter (senior, psychology/criminology)

The lottery will be implemented in April for students who want extra tickets. Therefore, students are encouraged to claim only the number of tickets they need and to return any extras they will not use.

The ticketing procedure and lottery system were deemed the fairest options for all graduates when IUP administrators were addressing the issue of increased attendance.

“There was a wide variety of discussion and options,” Fryling said.

“No idea was not considered.

“Looking at all the options, the best option was to maintain the two undergraduate ceremonies and the graduate ceremony, and do the ticketing process to ensure safety and fairness for our graduates and their families.”

In order for students to be automatically eligible for tickets, they must apply for graduation and RSVP by April 7.

Tickets are general admission, and all guests are encouraged to arrive at the same time in order to sit together.

While the only information shared so far regarding the ticketing procedure is the initial news release posted on the IUP website, more information will be emailed

to graduates in early April, including more details on how to claim tickets.

Some students have expressed concerns over the changes to graduation. The lack of communication with students was chief among them.

“I understand the concern the administration has,” Alyssa Dachowicz (senior, political science) said.

“However, I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that they still have not even attempted to inform students of the changes.”

“They announce this change not even five months before graduation, long after many families reserve accommodations for that weekend, but [they] didn’t even really ‘announce’ it,” Asheley Buchwalter (senior, psychology/criminology) said. “I’m infuriated by this decision.”

The lack of information shared with students was not the only concern of some students. Both Dachowicz and Buchwalter said they had more than four guests planning on attending and, because some were coming from far away, they booked hotel rooms and made plans already.

“Many students, like myself, live well over four hours from Indiana,”

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Dachowicz said, “and accommodations for our families had to be made well in advance. I know my family personally had to book hotel rooms all the way back in July.

Students and families need time to plan these things.

“Their suggestion of a lottery system is outrageous. They won’t know of extra tickets until at least mid- to late-April, considering they still haven’t even told students of the ticket system,” Dachowicz said.

“We graduate on May 13. That is not even close to enough time to let additional family members know that they are able to attend and make accommodations for them.”

“I find it appalling,” Buchwalter said. “Four tickets are not enough.

Graduating from college is an incredible accomplishment, and many people wish to be a part of that, not just immediate family members.

“I’m expecting more than four people to attend my graduation. In fact, my grandfather reserved two hotel rooms back in September just for the occasion.”

Both Dachowicz and Buchwlater also said the ticketing system made them feel like they had to choose between family members.

“What if a student has more than two siblings, grandparents or step-parents?” Dachowicz said.

“It’s just unfair to put the graduates in that position of picking and choosing family members. I have

six family members coming. Am I going to have to tell two of them to stay at the hotel they’ve already paid for?”

In order to address these concerns, Fryling reminded students that the ticketing system is about ensuring the safety of graduates and not going over the building’s seating capacity, while also being fair to all students by giving everyone an equal number of tickets.

The changes to graduation will not affect departmental ceremonies, and there is currently no plan to implement a ticketing procedure for December 2017 commencement. Fryling said it was too early to say anything about future graduations. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who attempts to sell a ticket, as they are distributed for free.

To keep the numbers as balanced as possible, the College of Fine Arts will be moved to the afternoon ceremony. Therefore, the 9 a.m. ceremony will be for students from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Health and Human Services. Students in the other four colleges will participate in the second ceremony at 2 p.m.

Additionally, to help alleviate numbers, a third ceremony will take place for graduate and doctoral students at 7 p.m. May 12 in Fisher Auditorium.

Tickets are not required for the graduate ceremony.

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• Approximately $40 of change and a Buck Knife were stolen from within a vehicle between Jan. 26 and Jan. 28 in the 300 block of School Street, according to the Indiana Borough Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police at 724-349-2121.

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The Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award was created to give special recognition to a member of the IUP community who has made exemplary contributions to disability education, awareness and inclusiveness at IUP. Last spring, the Office of Disability Support Services awarded William VanEmburg (senior, early childhood special education/disability services) this honor.

“I am not afraid to voice my opinion, and will gladly advocate for someone with a disability because self-advocating can be very difficult,” VanEmburg said.

VanEmburg was the recipient of the award primarily for his work with Best Buddies, an undergraduate research project he helped with relating to disabilities and his development of the Disability Awareness Resource Center.

VanEmburg joined Best Buddies in high school and continued to volunteer with the organization once coming to IUP. He has served as president of the IUP chapter since he was a sophomore.

Best Buddies is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to developing one-on-one friendships with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The organization also works to end the stigma around individuals with disabilities and help them find jobs.

While working with the IUP chapter of Best Buddies, VanEmburg has participated in the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, which is a global Best Buddies initiative that occurs on the first Wednesday in March.

The campaign is aimed at getting people to stop using the word “retarded” to describe individuals with disabilities.

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• Alison McLaurine, 34, of Indiana, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of children at 6:45 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 300 block of South Walnut Street, according to borough police.

(Stephanie Bachman/ The Penn) William VanEmburg was awarded the Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award.

I think it is important to see more people with disabilities working the same jobs that those without disabilities have.

-William VanEmburg (senior, early childhood special education/ disability services)

burg helped sell T-shirts and created an interactive event with IUP Libraries called “Lending a Hand in Stopping the R-Word.”

“I think it is important to see more people with disabilities working the same jobs that those without disabilities have, and getting equal pay. I want to see that become a reality, and the best way to do that is by pursuing [this] job.”

Additionally, VanEmburg worked on a research project titled “How a Peer Mentoring Program Would Benefit Students with Autism Transitioning from High School to College” during his sophomore year.

He conducted the research with Ashley Rush (senior, early childhood special education), Michael Pampena (senior, early childhood special education), Alexis Potts (senior, early childhood special education) and Kaitlyn Colbert (senior, early childhood special education).

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VanEmburg works to help students with disabilities Continued from Page 4.

The project included current research about autism, what services are available at different colleges, including IUP, and how these autism support programs affect college life for students. Some of the research was conducted by interviewing parents of children with autism.

VanEmburg and his partners presented their findings at the 2015 Undergraduate Scholar’s Forum and won first place for outstanding presentation.

The group also got to present its research at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) statewide conference in Harrisburg and the CEC Teacher Education Division conference in Arizona.

“It was very exciting to present our research in Arizona and Harrisburg,” VanEmburg said. “I never would have thought I would be doing anything like that as an undergraduate student.

“We presented next to professors, graduate and doctoral students. Our group was one of two undergraduate students that presented in Arizona.”

During his junior year, VanEmburg applied for and received the Emerging Student Leader Grant, which he is currently using to create a Disability Awareness Resource Center on campus.

I feel that individuals with disabilities are not included to the fullest extent that they could be, especially in terms of employment.

-William VanEmburg (senior, early childhood special education/ disability services)

The Emerging Student Leader Grant is given to a student who has an idea for a leadership project that will create positive change at IUP. The grant is to be used for the betterment of the IUP community.

VanEmburg said the Disability Awareness Resource Center will be a place for students, faculty and staff, regardless of disability status, to acquire resources and information about disabilities.

VanEmburg’s serves as a member of Alpha Phi Omega and is a relief worker at Community Living and Learning.

After graduation, VanEmburg wants to pursue a job as a middle school special education teacher and a transition coordinator. He would also love to work full-time for Best Buddies.

“Ever since I was in elementary school, I always tried to be inclusive and accept everyone,” VanEmburg said.

“I grew up knowing and being

friends with a few individuals with disabilities. It wasn’t until high school that I really became interested in the disability services field.

“That was when I first joined Best Buddies and saw how some of those students were somewhat excluded from general education classes and even sat at a separate

table at lunch.”

VanEmburg noted this as the moment which launched his passion for working for the disabled.

“I feel that individuals with disabilities are not included to the fullest extent that they could be, especially in terms of employment.”

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(TNS) People of Muslim faith prayed near the international arrival gates Sunday while attending a protest at San Francisco International Airport. Protesters gathered at airports around the country after President Donald Trump signed an executive action prohibiting anyone from certain Muslim countries from entering the United States.

Trump to announce his Supreme Court choice

By MICHAEL A. MEMOLI Tribune Washington Bureau TNS

President Donald Trump will announce his first Supreme Court nomination in prime time on Tuesday, according to a Monday morning tweet.

“I have made my decision on who I will nominate for The United States Supreme Court. It will be announced live on Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. (W.H.),” he tweeted.

The announcement was moved up two days amid the continued fallout from the executive action Trump signed temporarily banning refugee admissions from some countries.

Trump had tweeted last week that he would announce his Supreme Court nominee Thursday.

In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network on Friday, Trump said his administration was doing some final vetting of his choice to replace the late Antonin

Scalia, and that the pick would be from among the list of 20 names he issued during the election campaign.

“I think the person I pick will be big, big,” he said. “I think people are going to love it. I think evangelicals, Christians will love my pick. And will be represented very fairly.”

The leading contenders are Judge Thomas Hardiman of the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Neil M. Gorsuch of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and Judge William H. Pryor Jr. from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

The move could prompt a major clash with Senate Democrats, who have warned the president against a choice outside what they consider the “mainstream.”

Some are threatening to block any choice in retaliation for Senate Republicans’ refusal to even hold hearings on President Barack Obama’s choice to replace Scalia, Merrick Garland.

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The first week of the 45th president’s first term has been nothing short of controversy and debate, thanks to a series of executive orders made by President Donald Trump.

The most recent executive order was released Friday and enforces a 90-day ban on refugees entering the country. Trump’s order has banned the admission of all refugees from seven Muslim-majority nations in the Middle East: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia.

This action is part of the Trump administration’s plan to strengthen national security, immigration and border patrol. On Saturday, airports and cities all over the country were subject to mass crowds of protestors contesting the ban.

The consensus among protesters is that it is not ethically or morally right to deny

refugees from war-torn nations entry to the country, especially those who are in serious danger and in need of help. Those against the ban also say the Trump administration is being prejudice against all Muslims and that the order is part of Trump’s anti-Muslim stance.

Those who support the executive order have expressed that allowing Muslims into the country is a national security issue, claiming some refugees may be influenced or involved with ties to radical Islamic terrorist groups such as ISIS. House Speaker Paul Ryan is one supporter of the order, saying it’s not a Muslim ban, but a national security issue.

On Monday morning, IUP President Michael Driscoll sent an email to all students with the subject line, “You Belong Here.”

The email addressed Trump’s recent executive order and broke down what it means for IUP students.

“IUP is a diverse and international community,” the email began. “IUP’s students and faculty and staff members come from Western Pennsylvania and from around the world. We represent a wide variety of ethnicities, faith traditions, sexual orientations,

and gender identities. We are the children of coal miners, the children of CEOs, and everything in between. We are Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. All of us have come to IUP to learn, grow, and serve together.

“Friday’s executive order placing limits on entry to the United States for refugees and for citizens of seven nations has caused concern, confusion, and fear for many in the IUP community, particularly those from other countries and Muslims.”

In addition to assuring all IUP students feel welcome on campus, the email went on to reinforce that IUP is a public university that must follow state and federal law.

Driscoll also encouraged students planning to travel abroad to seek assistance from the Office of International Education for information.

To close the message, Driscoll encouraged students to care for and be respectful of each other.

“I call on each of you to stay on the course we have set for ourselves – the course of inclusion and diversity and of mutual respect and civility,” he said. “We are bound together by our shared aims to learn

and grow and by the realities of the human condition. Building on this common base, our experiences are immeasurably enriched as we celebrate and share our diversity.”

We are in tumultuous and unpredictable times, no matter your political stance.

As students and educators, our quest for knowledge should never end at the threshold of our own beliefs; we must work to educate ourselves on opinions that do not match our own.

As with all issues, it is important to be aware of both sides of the issue in order to be educated, active citizens.

IUP values its international student population, and we applaud those students’ investment in education, no matter their origin.

The Penn believes that all students – regardless of religion or nationality – have not only a right, but an obligation to broaden their horizons.

We implore all of our readers to work on empathizing with those whose beliefs and backgrounds differ from their own.

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Trump did great this week, according to his supporters

By DOYLE McMANUS

During his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed five executive orders and 10 memos.

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By most mainstream accounts, President Trump’s first week in office was chaotic, dominated by needless arguments over inauguration crowds, mythical millions of illegal voters and a Twitter fight with the president of Mexico. That’s how it looked to many of us, anyway.

But there’s a counter-narrative out there, too, among Trump supporters and on conservative media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart. To the Trump faithful, the real news is that the president is doing what they wanted: He’s keeping his campaign promises. Consider this a list of “alternative facts,” if you want – except in this case, the facts are real.

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promise new jobs at home.

He formally withdrew from President Obama’s 12-country trade deal with Asia, the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

He reaffirmed his intention to build a wall on the border with Mexico, banned refugee admissions from Syria and ordered “extreme vetting” for would-be refugees from other countries.

He instructed federal agencies to minimize any effort to make Obamacare work.

He removed obstacles to the Keystone XL and Dakota access pipelines, and ordered that they be built with American

steel. Next week, he plans to nominate a new Supreme Court justice whose name, he’s said, will thrill conservatives.

Not bad for five business days.

Other things went well, too, and got even less attention.

All Trump’s Cabinet picks appear to be headed toward confirmation in the Senate, even though they suffered through rough hearings. That’s unusual; President Obama lost three nominees in his first months.

And at their policy summit in Philadelphia, the Republican leaders of Congress sang Trump’s praises, even though many of them differ with him on important issues from trade agreements to reining in the federal deficit.

For the moment, the president is fully in charge of his own party.

There’s a practical reason for that.

“He is more popular in most Republican districts than any other Republican,” noted

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John Feehery, a Republican strategist. “Republican leaders have no choice but to listen to their new president because their constituents demand it.”

Indeed, only one week in, there’s evidence that Trump has deepened his support among Republican voters.

A Quinnipiac Poll released Thursday found Trump’s job approval among all Americans at an anemic 36 percent, a result far worse than any incoming president in modern history.

But inside the survey was a striking contradictory trend: Trump’s rating has actually improved among Republicans since his inauguration.

Two weeks ago, the same poll found that 76 percent of Republicans approved of the job Trump was doing; now that number is at 81 percent. Among Democrats, his rating sank from 10 percent to a barely measurable 4 percent.

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THE SIX projected their unique sound Saturday night at the Coney.

Philadelphia Street is alive with the sound of music

By TORI STROMBERG Staff Writer T.J.Stromberg@iup.edu

This article contains opinion.

Philadelphia Street was full of music on Saturday night, as both H.R. Steinhouse and The Coney hosted shows for all ages.

At The Coney, a crowd of a couplehundred people filled the private ballroom to watch THE SIX perform as part of their annual jam session. Fans traveled from places such as Ohio and Baltimore to enjoy the sounds of THE SIX.

There was a living-room vibe all throughout the room as fans found their seats to watch the artists perform in their unique “in the round” style.

THE SIX had a special guest, Skip Sanders, on the keyboard. Sanders added a new melodic element to the show. Robert James of The Clarks even brought out a mandolin, showing how talented of a musician he is.

Chuck Olson displayed an electrifying stage presence accompanied by his soulful voice.

Jim Donovan of Rusted Root was in his own world as he reminded the audience of his exceptional talent on the drums. His

beats brought fans to their feet as they swayed and clapped to the music.

Dave Antolik used his amplifying voice to ignite the crowd, and Greg Joseph added some groove to the set with his bass.

With a setlist that was as long as a drive from Indiana to Washington, D.C., according to Olson, THE SIX put on a show that left fans already waiting for next year.

Meanwhile, a rather intimate show took place at H.R. Steinhouse Saturday night.

Four bands held performances at H.R., which drew in a sizable crowd. Ellie Lee, The

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Ellie Lee (left) opened the show with several adapted cover songs and some originals, followed by The Fireplace (right).

Face of Apes, Herbivore and The Fireplace each had about 30 minutes to captivate the audience.

The beer was flowing, food was running, and the fans were happily supporting Indiana’s local artists.

Steve Holiday, the host of The Saturday Spot on 90.1 WIUP-FM, was present to keep the show in order.

“I work at H.R., but I know they’ve been wanting to do live music for a while, so I was happy to book,” Holiday said. “I know most of the people related to the show, so it came together pretty easily.”

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Edmund Porta assures comfort and fun for all models.

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

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to shoot tastefully seductive photos for your significant other, according to Fe-Lions Photography owner Edmund Porta. Despite the theme, the shoot is open to any types of shots.

“I really want to make the photo shoot as fun and comfortable as possible,” Porta said.

Porta will be holding a Valentine’s Day-themed photo shoot for women from 1 to 9 p.m.

Saturday at Heritage House Suites.

Women attending the shoot should bring their own clothes and are encouraged to bring a friend, but not a significant other, he said.

“Women are more relaxed around other women,” Porta said.

Women can also arrange hair and makeup for the shoot by contacting Porta in advance.

Some of Fe-Lions modeling clients will be present for inspiration to new models and those new to the camera, Porta said. A very popular shot for this

holiday is the “American Beauty” shot from the movie with the same name.

Porta chose Heritage House, a local bed and breakfast, for the shoot because of its high-end furniture and eclectic arrangement of antiques. The shoot will take place in the art-deco-styled master suite.

Those interested in participating in the shoot should RSVP by Wednesday on the Fe-Lions’ Facebook page, Porta said.

The price for the shoot begins at $75 for 1-to-2 hours, he said.

Women are welcome to attend as an individual or in a group.

Additionally, Porta will give 10 percent off the photo shoot if you bring a copy of this story to the event.

Fe-Lions is about helping women work on their self-esteem, according to Porta.

He prefers changing a pose rather than making unnatural changes in post-production.

Most of his edits include masking imperfections that could be covered with makeup.

“I encourage models to learn and understand anatomy so they

can look beautiful and comfortable in their bodies,” Porta said.

Porta began this phase of his photography career when he was approached by a model who liked his work, he said. Previously, he has helped a model win Maxim’s hometown hotties contest, and his photos have appeared in Hooters magazine.

“I got so much work because I don’t shoot like a regular photographer,” Porta said.

Porta originally began as a sports photographer. His experiences with sports helped his unique eye for shooting a scene, not just a subject.

He began working with graphics after he graduated from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in graphic design. He began photography to aid his graphics, but his graphics quickly became overshadowed by his photos.

Porta moved to Indiana three years ago because he felt there was an untapped market here in Hollywood-style photos. He also helps other photographers with photographing models in his spare time.

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Anne Frank’s father was listed as a co-author to retain prophets from the novel, according to the Los Angeles Times.

By AGATHA PHILLIPS

Staff Writer A.R.Phillips@iup.edu

The Indiana Players will be performing “The Diary of Anne Frank” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as Feb. 10 and 11.

There will also be shows at 2:20 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 12.

All shows will be held at the Philadelphia Street Playhouse, located at 725 Philadelphia St. The performance is based on the adaption by Wendy Kesselman, an award-winning playwright from Massachusetts whose work includes “The Notebook” and “A Tale of Two Cities.”

IUP’s very own Brently Bartlett (music education) is the director of the performance. This will be his directorial debut. The stage

manager of this event is also an IUP student, Afton Herring (senior, music).

Fifteen-year-old Jorie Meil will star as Anne Frank. Even though this is one of her first few shows with the Players, she is not short on experience.

“This is her second show with the Indiana Players, but she has done many shows with IUP's Footlight Players as well as with the Indiana Area Junior High School,” said Laura McLaine, vice president and artistic director of the Indiana Players.

This reworked version of a powerful and historically relevant event is described as “a new adaption for a new generation,” according to the Players’ website.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” is for all ages, with ticket prices at $10 for students and seniors, and $12 for general admission.

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Graphic design students further skills in club

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The GDSA now meets Tuesday nights on the fouth floor of Sprowls Hall.

By AGATHA PHILLIPS Staff Writer A.R.Phillips@iup.edu

Graphic design is a specific aspect of art that some people may not know much about. Here at IUP, the Graphic Design Student Association aims to promote an understanding of the commercial art and current trends.

“Our main goal [of the club] is to build a community for students to learn additional graphic design skills by working with their peers outside of class,” said Anthony Pipetti (senior, art), GDSA president.

GDSA currently consists of

about 30 members, including Fernando De La Cruz (senior, art) and Tyler Johnson (junior, art), vice presidents; Paige Paskorz (art), secretary; and Erica Schroth (marketing), treasurer.

Pipetti says there is a bond within students in graphic design classes.

“There has always been a strong sense of community, and this organization was a way to allow the various academic levels to strengthen that community,” he said.

A typical meeting for GDSA consists of presentations on information, upcoming events and job offers that are related

to graphic design. Then, officers will run a demo or activity to help students gain insight on how to improve their skills.

“We hold several demos on various ways to create art and designs on the computer, as well as opportunities to improve their skill sets,” Pipetti said.

“Such events include demos on photography, digital painting and photo manipulation, as well as nights dedicated to critiquing work, digital speed painting and guest speakers.”

Pipetti said he is “very proud to be a part of this club, as it is a great way for students to connect and form bonds that will continue even

beyond graduation.”

Regardless of major, anyone is welcome to join GDSA who is interested. There are various ways to connect with the club, including its Crimson Connect

page, its Facebook group (IUP GDSA) or simply by stopping into a meeting.

GDSA’s first meeting of the semester will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Sprowls Hall Room 308.

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IUP men’s basketball defeats Gannon, extends win streak to 10 games

By JARROD BROWNE Lead Sports Writer

J.W.Browne@iup.edu

The IUP men’s basketball team continues to have a great deal of success after defeating Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) foe Gannon University, 72-62.

Leading the Crimson Hawks was guard Dante Lombardi (sophomore, business), who collected 19 points and seven assists.

With the double-digit win, IUP continues to pull away with the lead in the PSAC West. IUP claimed its 10th straight win to boast a 19-2 (14-1 conference) record and a three-game lead over second-place Gannon.

Forward Devon Cottrell (senior,

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communications media) was also among IUP’s scoring leaders with 15 points and tied a season-high with five blocks.

Although Lombardi led IUP statistically, the game was won on an all-around team effort, as IUP shot .500 on field-goal attempts and .750 from the free-throw line.

IUP’s shooting has been a strength of the team all year, but according to coach Joe Lombardi, it’s not the Crimson Hawks’ greatest asset.

“I think the strength of this team is we do a lot of things well and don’t have many weaknesses,” Lombardi said. “We aren’t great at one thing, but we are good at a lot.”

One of the strengths of IUP this year has been its ability to cash in while at the free-throw line. The Crimson Hawks have shot close to 80 percent as a team from the line this season, which comes as no surprise to Lombardi.

“If there is anything we do stand out in, it would be free throws,” he said.

Moving forward, IUP will be

back home this week following a three-game road stretch. It will be the first chance since early December for IUP students to head to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex and see the team in action.

“We have four home games left, and I’m sure we enjoy playing in front of a home crowd,” Lombardi said.

IUP will be welcoming Mercyhurst University to the KCAC at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for the PSAC West showdown.

Despite defeating Mercyhurst by 11 points last time they met, IUP is not taking their PSAC rivals lightly.

“Mercyhurst has been a challenge for us over the years,” Lombardi said. “You are not playing the same team you’ve played before.”

Although Mercyhurst is a different team now, Lombardi believes that his team needs to be concerned about themselves.

“We mainly focus on who we are and how we play,” he said.

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(IUP Athletics) Dante Lombardi (sophomore, business) was named PSAC West Athlete of the Week.

(IUP Athletics) Devon Cottrell (senior, communications media) matched a season-high five blocks against Gannon. Cottrell is IUP’s all-time leader in blocked shots.

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IUP women knock off Gannon in comeback fashion

(IUP Athletics) Guard Carolyn Appleby (sophomore, safety sciences) was named PSAC West Athlete of the Week following her career-high 24-point performance in Wednesday’s win.

By SARAH MOLTZ Staff Writer

S.J.Moltz@iup.edu

With the help of a defensive effort that forced 22 turnovers, IUP women’s basketball stole a victory at Gannon University on Saturday afternoon, 62-57.

“I felt that in the first quarter, we got off to a slow start,” guard Carolyn Appleby (sophomore, safety sciences) said. “Once we got our momentum in the second quarter, we were only down by three at halftime.

“In the second half, we really got down and played better defense than the first half and battled till the very end, getting contributions from everyone.”

Forcing Gannon into six turnovers and seven missed field goal attempts, the Crimson Hawks went on a 17-point run with backto-back 3-pointers from forward Megan Smith (junior, management) and Appleby.

Appleby led with a game-high 17 points, going 8-of-13 from the

field. With the 17 points came three assists and no turnovers in more than 40 minutes of play.

Teammate Lauren Wolosik (redshirt sophomore, economics) scored 12 points.

Forward Brittany Robinson (sophomore, early childhood and special education) had 7 points herself, along with guard Maura D’Anna (freshman, kinesiology) who had 6.

As a team, IUP had a total of 27 rebounds compared to Gannon’s 35. IUP tacked on 13 steals, as well.

With Saturday’s win, the Crimson Hawks improve to 14-5 overall and are now in third place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Division with a 12-3 league record.

“From here on out, we have some tough games coming up,” Appleby said. “But we just have to take it game by game. We have to make sure that we come to practice every day and work as hard as we possibly can to get better.”

The Crimson Hawks are now are on a two-game win streak, with a 7-2 record at home and 7-1 on the road.

IUP returns home Wednesday to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex to face rival conference opponent Mercyhurst University (16-4, 11-3). Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

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IUP men’s and women’s swim teams fall on Senior Night

By AMBER BAILEY Staff Writer

A.L.Bailey2@iup.edu

To conclude the regular season’s scheduled meets, the IUP men’s and women’s swim teams welcomed the Huskies of Bloomsburg University to last weekend’s invitational.

Both teams fell to the Huskies, 238-112, and, 209138, for the men and women, respectively.

For the women, Beatriz Gonzalez (junior, business) took first in the 400 IM with a qualifying Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference time of 4:43.44.

Also representing the junior class was Sara Bertram (accounting) in the 100 fly (59.15).

The women’s other two wins came from sophomores Nicole Smith (nutrition) in the 200 free (1:55.95) and

Regan Chalk (mathematics) in the 100 back (1:00.62).

On the men’s side, Sterling Tate (junior, criminology) took first in the 200 freestyle with a PSAC qualifying time of 1:45.27.

Taking second place in the 100 backstroke with another PSAC qualifying time (53.34) was sophomore Noah Brockway (criminology).

The 200-medley relay team of Brockway, Shane Hallett (junior, business management), Colter Long (sophomore, music) and RJ Hammond (sophomore, nursing) also took second.

Not only was this the last meet of the regular season, but it was also Senior Night, during which three members, Taylor Campbell (nutrition/ dietetics), Andrew Richey (applied mathematics) and Chris Strauss (criminology) were recognized.

“I really can’t believe how fast it went and how many

memories I’ve made with so many people,” Strauss said. “I can’t thank my team enough for making those years here the best.”

Richey also had nothing but good things to say about the night and his time spent on the team.

He, too, said he couldn’t believe how fast the last few years have gone.

“It was an unbelievable night, and I am just so thankful for everything my team and family [have] done for me over the years,” Richey said. “Being a part of this team is really a special thing.”

After receiving balloons and flowers, a team member announced various awards and accomplishments each senior had earned over the years.

This was the team’s last bit of action before it takes part in the PSAC Championships, held Feb. 16 to 19 in York.

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Patriots’ Butler to face tough task with Falcons’ Jones

By BOB GLAUBER TNS

Newsday

The Patriots’ unlikely hero of Super Bowl XLIX may have to play the role of superman once more.

Rookie Malcolm Butler’s stunning interception in the final seconds of the 28-24 win over the Seahawks saved the day.

There’s a reasonably good chance that Butler, who has emerged as one of the league’s top cover corners, will be a major factor next Sunday in Super Bowl LI. It may not require another spectacular moment, such as when he stepped in front of Ricardo Lockette and intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass in the end zone with 20 seconds to play.

But Butler’s coverage of Falcons star Julio Jones may go a long way toward deciding the Super Bowl.

Even if Jones said he isn’t worried about a potential one-onone matchup against Butler.

“He’s a great player,” Jones said. “But at the end of the day, I’ve just got to focus on me, and getting me better, and just working with my teammates.”

Butler was an obscure freeagent rookie, the longest of longshots to make a team coached by defensive guru Bill Belichick.

It turns out his game-saving play against Seattle was just the beginning of a terrific career.

If Butler can shadow Jones the way he has so many other great receivers, it will give the Patriots’ defense a huge advantage over the Falcons’ No. 1 offense.

Give Belichick credit for seeing the talent in Butler and getting the most out of him, but we shouldn’t be surprised, even if he took the road less traveled to the NFL. Butler went undrafted in 2014

(TNS) Patriots’ cornerback Malcolm Butler defended a pass against the Indianapolis Colts’ T.Y. Hilton in a previous matchup.

after playing at Division II West Alabama, where he’d been a walk-on, but he caught the eye of Belichick and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia in training camp and made the 53man roster.

He didn’t have any interceptions in a limited role during his first season, and was a late substitution in the Super Bowl after the coaches decided that nickel cornerback Kyle Arrington wasn’t playing well.

Butler’s moment came when it mattered most, when he correctly read that the Seahawks, who inexplicably decided not to use star running back Marshawn Lynch so close to the goal line, were going to run a pick play.

It was the first interception of his career.

His emergence convinced Belichick he would not need to overpay Darrelle Revis the next year and instead could use Butler as his featured corner. It was another great move by the legendary coach.

And now, on to a second Super Bowl for Butler and on to a dream matchup, literally, against Jones.

That dream becomes a reality next Sunday. Butler hopes the ending results in another Vince Lombardi trophy.

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