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Students enjoy Halloween Bash music, food, prizes

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Top left: Taylor Walker (sophomore, hospitality management) and Jayme Rupert (sophomore, early childhood education) played a game of water pong against two opponents at Saturday’s Halloween Bash in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

RHA presents ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Staff Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

A 1975 “cult classic” that critics have called charming, glorious and transgressive made its annual Halloween appearance on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus Friday night.

The Residence Hall Association showed “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Wallwork Hall as part of IUP’s Halloween traditions.

The experience featured “virgin kits” filled with rice, toast, party hats and other movie-related goodies, as well as

witty commentary from various students.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” begins after a wedding, where straightlaced lovebirds Brad and Janet get engaged.

While driving home that night, their car gets a flat tire, and the two must look for help at the castle of Dr. Frank-NFurter and his strange entourage.

Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a transvestite from the planet Transsexual, and that night he plans to unveil his latest creation: a man named Rocky.

Hijinks ensue as this kinky film con-

tinues on the path of B-movie horror, musical and science-fiction genres.

This soon becomes a night that both Brad, played by Barry Bostwick, and Janet, played by Susan Sarandon, will remember for a “very, very long time.”

Before RHA’s presentation of the movie, “Rocky Virgins,” those who had never seen the movie before, were asked to stand in front of the audience and receive a red lipstick-drawn “v” on their faces.

“It was kind of odd,” said first-time viewer Katie Williams (freshman, business). “I was expecting more to happen,

but it was mildly enjoyable.”

Some students in attendance knew the lyrics to the songs and chose to sing along, while others found this distracting.

“I disliked the constant screaming out, and would have liked to hear the movie more,” Heather Serpico (freshman, nursing) said.

Additionally, guests were encouraged to stand up and dance in time with “Time Warp,” a song in the movie.

Some students found the activity enjoyable.

“I liked the people dressed up and

the virgin kits,” Serpico said. “I would have liked to see the dressed-up students act it out. I feel that would be cool.”

Other students, however, thoroughly enjoyed the commentary during the movie, and agreed that they would like to go to this event again.

“I liked the audience interacting with the movie,” Willams said.

“There was nothing that I particularly didn’t like, and I can’t think of anything that I would change if I went again. I was told by a friend that it gets even better the second time you watch it.”

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p o l i c e BLOTTER ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

• Joshua Bickley, 18, of Hollidaysburg, was cited for underage drinking and harassment after Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police observed him arguing with an unidentified female in Suites on Pratt at 2:33 a.m. Oct. 29, according to police.

THEFT

• IUP Police are investigating the theft and subsequent use of an I-Card at the Wallwork Hall P.O.D. Video surveillance showed four unidentified black males use another person’s I-Card three times between Oct. 24 and 25, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to call university police at 724-357-2141.

• A brown and light blue-colored Vera Bradley wristlet was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 1200 block of Oakland Avenue at approximately 4 a.m. Nov. 1 during a party, according to Indiana Borough Police. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 724-349-2121.

• An Apple MacBook and a brown wallet were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 1100 block of Oakland Avenue sometime between 5:40 and 6:20 p.m. Nov. 1, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police.

DRIVING INCIDENTS

• An unidentified vehicle reportedly struck a black Chrysler 300 in the Stright parking lot sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 28, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call university police.

• An unidentified vehicle reportedly struck the door of a Subaru Outback in the Robertshaw parking lot sometime between 1:15 and 4:20 p.m. Oct. 27, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call university police.

HARASSMENT

• Michael Garrow, 18, of Charleroi, and Reshine Jackson, 19, of North Hills, were both cited for simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct after university police responded to a fight outside of Crimson Cafe at 8:41 p.m. Oct. 22, according to police.

By Chuck Shepherd Raised Right – or Snitch-in-Training?

• In September, Audrey McColm, 25, traffic-stopped in Randolph County, Ind., for driving “erratic[ally],” became the latest parent ratted out by her child. When Mom denied having been drinking, her daughter, 7, blurted out, “Yes, you have, Mom.” McColm registered 0.237, had nearly hit another officer’s car head-on and was so hammered that she “urged” a different officer to “shoot her in the head.”

Recurring Themes • In October, a 20-year-old man in Macomb Township, Mich., became the most recent alleged drunk driver to reveal himself in the most awkward of ways: by accidentally swerving into the midst of a sheriff’s deputies’ roadside stop – of another alleged drunk driver. Coincidentally, both arrestees are 20 and registered matching 0.17 blood-alcohol readings.

• Funerals and burials are no longer always so uneventful. Most famously, one man was, per his instructions, lowered to the ground inside his beloved Cadillac. In October, after Mr. Jomar Aguayo Collazo, 23, was killed in a shootout in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the family outfitted his body in his favorite blue tracksuit and propped him up at a table in his mother’s tavern – “playing” dominoes and holding a drink and a condom – as friends and relatives passed by to pay their respects.

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Middle States team chair hosts open forum

By TYLER MILLER Staff Writer T.C.Miller2@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s team chair for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is visiting through Wednesday to make assessments before her April visit, when the reaffirmation of IUP’s accreditation will be discussed.

The MSCHE is a voluntary organization to assure students and the public of the educational quality of higher education. Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, IUP’s visiting team chair for the MSCHE and the ninth president of the

State University of New York College at Buffalo, will visit with colleagues in April, where the MSCHE’s 14 standards of accreditation will be discussed.

Accreditation provides external validation that IUP upholds the MSCHE Characteristics of Excellence in Higher Education in all respects: mission and goals, institutional renewal, institutional resources, leadership and governance, administration, integrity, institutional assessment, student admissions and retention, student support services, faculty, educational offerings, general education, related educational activities and assessment of student learning, according to Conway-Turner.

During her visit, Conway-Turner held an open forum Monday in the Gorell Recital Hall of Sutton Hall. The forum was held so the IUP community could tell Conway-Turner “what needs to occur for the major review in April,” Conway-Turner said. IUP professors spoke on subjects such as technological advancements, alumni relations and the ways IUP recruits and scouts students.

“It is very important to take seriously the standards of the Middle States and the very serious work we do on campuses,” Conway-Turner said.

IUP formed a self-study committee in 2013. The self-study is a chance for IUP, as a community, to take a construc-

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tive look at the university’s strengths, weaknesses, goals and opportunities.

Addressing all aspects of university life: academic programs, faculty/staff expertise, campus life, facilities, university governance, financial stewardship, community partnerships and more.

The self-study will be taken into consideration by the MSCHE. During her visit, Conway-Turner will meet with the MSCHE steering committee, headed by co-chairs Laura Delbrugge and Hilliary Creely, members of the administration and student leaders. She will also make a stop at the Punxsutawney regional campus and the Culinary Academy.

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Students encouraged to vote Tuesday Student polling locations for Municipal Election Polling Station 3/1:

Pratt Hall, IUP, Main Lobby, 233 Pratt Dr., Indiana, PA 15705

Polling Station 3/2: Zink Hall, Gym B, IUP

Will we be voting in this election?

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For many, fall means getting sick and becoming a slug, both in and out of the classroom. On Thursday, Indiana University of Pennsylvania students were offered free flu shots inside of the Stapleton Library.

Melissa Dick, nurse director for IUP Health Services, said more than 300 students attended the event.

Alexis McBride (criminology), a student worker, is pictured above at the flu shot table.

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NSMH offers cleaning services for busy students with messy lives

By MARY ROMEO Lead Wet Ink Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

Need a home-cooked meal, or a thorough house cleaning?

Look no further.

The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is holding a fundraising event that can offer just that.

This is the first year for the “Pledge for Service” fundraiser, which will provide cleaning services such as vacuuming, sweeping, laundry and more.

Courtney Walker (senior, hospitality management), president of the club, explained the idea behind the fundraiser.

“We wanted to be able to make money without having to spend money,” she said.

“Since we’re a hospitality organization, most of the members have experience with professional housekeeping.”

The rates are different for each cleaning service, and students can purchase tickets for whatever service they request.

According to the NSMH flyer, every service is roughly $1 to $5, but the Sunday Spruce Up Package, which includes vacuuming, Swiffering, bathroom cleaning and cooking, is $15 to $20, depending on the size of the home.

Four or more residents is considered a larger house.

Taking out the trash costs $1 per bag, and making a single bed is $2.

For $3, students can get a single bathroom cleaned, their closets organized or receive help packing for Thanksgiving break.

For $5, the hospitality students will clean two bathrooms, wash the dishes or walk the dog.

Home-cooked meals will cost $10, and the students are expected to provide the food and cooking utensils for the desired meal.

NSMH is raising the money for its national conference in Washington, D.C., in February.

The national conference is a networking opportunity for students to interact with hospitality professionals.

The club hopes to raise $3,000 in order to cover the hotel and travel fees.

If a student purchases a ticket for one service but decides he or she needs another service, the club members will clean the home, but the services must be paid for in advance.

Walker explained that students must pay in cash, and checks are not a preferred method of payment.

The club members will most likely travel in twos for safety purposes, but typically no more than three students will work per house.

“We are providing a few of our own cleaning supplies, such as gloves, disinfectant wipes, spray and a Swiffer mop,” she said. “However, we are expecting that our clients already have cleaning supplies as well.”

The club will be selling tickets in the Hadley Union Building outside of the gym from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays from Nov. 2 to 17.

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact NSMH secretary LaVella Kirkland at L.V.Kirkland@iup.edu.

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IUP ranks high in cyber defense education

By KALI LEDGARD Lead News Writer K.J.Ledgard@iup.edu

NSMH

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take out trash $1.00 / bag make bed $2.00 1 bathroom $3.00 organize closet $3.00 pack for thanksgiving break $1.00 each 2 bathrooms $5.00 dishes $5.00 walk dog $5.00 cook a meal $10.00 “sunday spruce up” $20.00

Out of 102 national universities eligible to be named a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Indiana University of Pennsylvania became one of just six state colleges to earn the designation.

Named by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, IUP was originally recognized as a Center for Academic Excellence back in 2002.

The school held the designation throughout 2015, and the current designation lasts through 2021, according to an IUP press release.

In order to be honored, universities must show excellence on eight evaluative criteria, including having an officially established organization serve as the focal point for the cyber security education program, having a vibrant and mature cyber defense as it contributes to the evolution of cyber defense education program and making sure the institution has an active information system security plan and institution, according to Dr. David Smith, chair of the department of computer science.

“I am pleased that IUP has demonstrated that we have met all criteria,” Smith said. “We are thrilled to receive this designation.”

The goal of Centers of Academic Excellence is to reduce vulnerability in the nation’s information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research and producing a growing

pipeline of professionals with information assurance expertise in various disciplines, according to Smith.

IUP became one of the first universities in the nation to integrate the disciplines of criminology and computer science to support an academic program in information assurance, now known as cyber defense, according to the press release.

The university offers a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a focus on information assurance, as well as a minor in information assurance.

Program graduates often develop into cybersecurity experts who help to protect national security information systems, commercial networks and critical information infrastructure in the private and public sectors, according to Smith.

“The cyber defense designation is the latest designation for four-year programs,” Smith said.

“Our graduates will go on to careers in government agencies and companies with a solid set of skills to address the challenges of cyber security.”

The students attending universities designated as Centers for Academic Excellence have access to scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program, according to the press release.

“This recognition strengthens our cyber catch scholarships for service,” Smith said.

“With this designation, I anticipate this scholarship to students to continue for many years.”

Along with the scholarship opportunities for students, the recognition enables IUP to award cyber security certificates, which are highly valued in the cyber security industry, according to Smith.

IUP has also been ranked in the top 25 percent of all cybersecurity programs in the nation, as it was recognized in a national survey by HP Enterprise Security as one of the best schools for cybersecurity.

“It’s great to be listed alongside Drexel, [Carnegie Mellon University] and University of Pittsburgh,” Smith said.

“This designation is a catalyst for us to grow our program into a premier national offering.”

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PSEA campaign combats high debt rates

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

“Game of Loans,” a presentation and discussion about student debt, gave Indiana University of Pennsylvania students the opportunity to learn about the specifics of loans and debt and the effects they have on students Thursday.

The IUP chapter of the Pennsylvania State Educators Association hosted the discussion and panel in Stouffer Hall’s Beard Auditorium.

The presentation was part of PSEA’s “Degrees Not Debt” campaign, which is working to combat the high rates of student debt across America.

Petitions were available at the event for students to sign to encourage IUP President Michael Driscoll to support the campaign.

“Game of Loans” began with a presentation led by Emma Williams (junior, education) and Sequoia Van Camp (junior, English education).

Williams and Van Camp worked to put together the event along with Mikayla Castellano (junior, early childhood education).

All three are general members of PSEA. Williams and Van Camp discussed different aspects of debt, including its prevalence across the country and loan repayment options.

Their goal for the presentation was to raise awareness about the issue and different repayment plans.

Some of the repayment options discussed included income-driven repayment plans, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program.

After the discussion, Williams and Van Camp led the panel discussion.

The panel consisted of Dr. George Bieger, of the department of professional studies in education; Peter Broad, a retired Spanish professor and member of the Indiana Borough Council; Robert Wilt (sophomore, psychology); and Jamie Pantone (junior, early childhood education).

Pantone is a peer adviser for the department of developmental studies.

She often works with students regarding loans and repayment to “try to come up with as many possible ways to help them as I can.”

(Submitted photos)

IUP’s chapter of the Pennsylvania State Educators Association hosted a panel discussion regarding student debt Thursday night in Stouffer Hall’s Beard Auditorium.

At first, the panelists answered questions from Williams and Van Camp on topics such as how college accessibility has changed over time, how cultural views toward education have changed and the larger economic impact of having a workforce of workers burdened with debt.

For example, Bieger discussed how student debt impacts everyone, and not just college students.

He called it “financial enshacklement” instead of financial aid, and he pointed out how average student debt has doubled from $15,000 to $30,000 in the past 10 years.

The floor was then opened up for questions from the audience.

Students mostly questioned the possibility of actually seeing changes made to college affordability.

Many asked specifically about presidential candidates who could potentially bring about changes to the student debt crisis.

Some were also interested in hearing how student debt has impacted the classroom environment.

Panelists discussed how debt impacts students’ workload because they are over-scheduled and overwhelmed from working and taking classes at the same time.

Also, student debt can affect the ability to learn and limits certain opportunities for students, such as studying abroad or other experiences that will set

them apart in the job market, the presenters said.

Pantone also explained why the topic of student debt is especially important to her.

“My mom is a teacher, and my fam-

ily takes part in a bunch of unions,” she said.

Alex Bieger (junior, early childhood education) was among students who came out to learn more about student debt and repayment options.

“It was very informative and equally scary,” Bieger said. “I learned new information about good resources and solutions. A lot of students have debt and don’t know how to get rid of it without paying thousands of dollars.”

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Karlous Miller, from MTV2’s “Wild N’Out,” is one of four comics performing in Tuesday’s All Def Comedy College Tour in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

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By ALEXA PIACQUADIO Staff Writer A.C.Piacquadio@iup.edu

As part of a national venture, the All Def Comedy College Tour will hit Indiana University of Pennsylvania Tuesday.

The show, which will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. in IUP’s Hadley Union Building Ohio Room, speaks to topics involving college campuses using comedic entertainment.

Tickets will be sold for $10 to the general public.

With an I-Card, however, the price will drop to $5. They can be purchased on iuptickets.com.

This year’s tour features performances by four comedians with varied backgrounds.

Chaunte Wayans, one of the acts in the tour, was a finalist on “Last Comic Standing” and also appeared on the TLC show “Trading Spaces.”

Her stand-up routines are in high demand, as evidenced by her performing at Madison Square Garden in April 2012.

Karlous Miller, from MTV2’s “Wild N’ Out,” “The Mo’Nique Show,” “Off the Chain,” “Comic-View” and “Last Comic Standing,” was previously a firefighter but has been an active stand-up comedian since 2005.

He has also worked with many prominent musicians.

Miller’s first TV debut was on “Partners in Crime,” created by Robert Townsend, who visited IUP’s campus in February 2014.

Sydney Castillo, winner of TBS’s 2014 “Funniest Wins” comedy competition, has worked and toured with Tony Rock, David Alan Grier and Chris Spencer.

He has also performed at many comedy clubs, including Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and some clubs under The Improv franchise.

Castillo has been held in high regard in the comedic world, with audiences praising his performances on shows “One Mic Stand” and “Bad Boys of Comedy.”

James Davis, from “Real Husbands of Hollywood” on BET, is another successful comedian, having written bits for the last five BET Hip Hop Awards.

He has been a part of the Tony Rock Project and also helped write for season two of “Hell Date.”

Additionally, Davis has hosted concerts held by prominent R&B artists and rappers.

The tour was organized by Russell Simmons, creator of the “Def Comedy Jam” HBO series and affiliated tours.

Simmons is credited with banding together this group of young, diverse and talented comedians to tour on college campuses all over the country this fall.

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Do your votes matter?

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Letter to the Editor

By WILLIAM ROBERTSON W.T.Robertson@iup.edu IUP is one of many schools with policies that attempt to prevent sexual assault and offer support to victims.

However, current policies could have debilitating effects on the survivors of violence and lead to feelings of betrayal due to possible victim blaming terminology; leaving students to figure out what their own options are; suggesting victims withdraw from school; and suggesting victims must work with many different people.

IUP has taken steps to try to ensure that victims feel supported by the university but they are flawed.

First, within the IUP Annual Security Report (Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,

Stalking Procedures: Section 2) the term “alleged” is often used when discussing sexual violence, which implies doubt regarding the victim’s account.

The policies surrounding theft however showed no use of “alleged.”

Victims have endured enough and may face disbelief from others.

Removing “alleged” could have a positive effect, as victims may feel they have support.

Second, under academic accommodations, it would help the victim if there was a clear overview of the choices available.

Then, the order that options are listed should be revised to first provide ideas for minimizing the impact on the students’ education.

Currently, the first option listed

is total university withdrawal, which has the most severe impact. The other accommodations available, such as change of residence, transport and work, are less disruptive to their education but the policy does not provide basic details for these options.

Instead, survivors are expected to take the lead and contact another person, such as the residence director, to get assistance.

Victims are in a vulnerable state and need support from a consistent person who will then help them through the entire process.

Being an effective supporter for victims is not an easy task, as you have to keep the victim both physically and emotionally safe.

Unfortunately, research indicates

November 3, 2015

Tuesday is Pennsylvania’s general election day, and students in Indiana can vote at Pratt and Zink halls. This election could easily change our present and future lives, and voting gives us the chance to impact these changes.

However, IUP students have differing opinions on just about everything, including the importance of voting. The staff of The Penn gave their answers to the question, “Do you think it’s important to vote in the Municipal Election?”

Cody Benjamin, editor-in-chief: Voting can go a long way in taking steps to refining your community. But I can understand why so many people are turned away from the political spectrum altogether. If you’re genuinely convinced one of the candidates will take action, get involved.

Samantha Barnhart, managing editor: The outcome of this election can directly affect the lives of IUP students. One of our peers, James Smith, is running for a democratic seat on the Indiana Borough Council, and I think the council should have a student’s opinion and voice on it.

Casey Kelly, news editor: While it is important for students to have their political voices heard, it is equally as important to educate yourself before you vote. If everyone voted blindly, can you imagine the group of nutjobs who might be running this country?

Chris Hayes, wet ink editor: Nothing excites me more than watching a good presidential debate, but I think local elections lose the interest of young Americans.

Kyle Kondor, sports editor: Do I think it’s important to vote when given the opportunity? Absolutely. However, I don’t think an uninformed vote is acceptable. Therefore, I won’t be participating.

Mike Kiwak, copy editor: Do what makes you happy or satisfied.

Sam Nicholson, photo editor: I feel like the importance of voting in the election can be summed up into one word: America.

Alex Salyers, graphic designer: I definitely believe voting is important, especially for young adults and students for whom this election will directly impact.

However, I think that being an informed voter is a vital part of the process. If you don’t know what’s going on, get informed, and get out there.

Ailey Clark, new media editor: In this election, you’re picking justices. This means you have a say in picking who it is that interprets the Constitution for you – and that’s sort of a big deal. I understand not voting if you’re not educated, but really, there is no reason to not be educated.

Editorial and Letter Policy

The Penn editorial and letter policies can be viewed online at our website at Thepenn.org/opinion. that victims have felt betrayed by their universities.

A study in 2013 looked at 514 victims’ views following their assault. Of the women on campus, 68 percent reported at least one unwanted sexual experience, 46 percent of that percentage reported feeling betrayed by the university with the largest act of betrayal, treating their assault as if it wasn’t a significant event (Smith & Freyd 2013).

IUP needs to revisit their policy and incorporate current research on sexual assault to effectively support victims and end future victimizations.

William Thomas Robertson Indiana University of Pennsylvania Psychology department

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Defying the odds: the story of ‘Steel Wheels’

By SAMANTHA BELL Staff Writer S.M.Bell@iup.edu

His nickname holds true: “Steel Wheels” has determination, dedication and dreams tougher than steel.

Ramon L. Silva (senior, business management and entrepreneurship), known as “Steel Wheels,” is the epitome of what fervent passion can produce.

Silva lives with cerebral palsy, and he has defied the expectations of doctors, teachers and everyone who has ever doubted him.

“People underestimate me all the time, and I love it,” Silva said.

Silva wasn’t born with cerebral palsy, however, as it was brought on by birth complications.

“They only gave me 12 hours to live,” Silva said. “I surpassed that.”

After conquering grave complications, which could be perceived as a miracle in and of itself, he faced other obstacles in relation to his education.

“They didn’t allow me to be in normal schooling,” he said.

Silva, left, with Mac Miller.

A$AP Rocky, left, with Silva on stage.

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He had to score higher on tests and exams to be at the level of his peers.

Now, Silva is a senior at IUP. He may be from Philadelphia, but Pittsburgh is where Silva’s career has really taken off.

Silva is an active supporter of the United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh.

UCP was founded in 1949 and publicly advocates fair treatment for disabled children and their families, according to its website.

He organized a benefit concert in 2012, appropriately titled “Steel Wheels,” from which his nickname was derived.

“Steel” signifies Pittsburgh, which is often referred to as the Steel City, and “Wheels” represents the UCP’s cause.

The concert raised $1,000. Some of the headliners for the benefit were local hip-hop artists such as Beedie and B.White.

Hip-hop is a prominent part of Silva’s life, as he himself is a member of Wiz Khalifa’s posse, Taylor Gang.

Silva first encountered Khalifa in 2012.

Silva, right, backstage at a Currensy concert.

Smoke DZA, left, with Silva, middle, and Trinidad James, right.

“Everybody liked my vibe,” he said.

“They were like, ‘This kid knows what he’s talking about.’”

The experiences he’s had in Taylor Gang have given him an insight into the business side of the music industry, which he plans to utilize in his future.

Silva represents the Pittsburgh music scene through everything, from his passion and participation in it to his attire.

He actively supports local designers, such as Daily Bread PA, a clothing line created by Bill Niels, a member of Mac Miller’s Most Dope crew.

He also intends to create his own line of clothing.

“My goal is to walk down the street and see someone rocking my brand,” Silva said.

Silva is part of management for Team Epic, a music-driven organization comprised of artists and producers.

“You don’t have to be the ultimate spitter or the best rapper if we see you want it and have the potential to grow,” he said.

Some of the artists that make up Team Epic are Norman Dean and SpaceJam Jiff.

Another member of his production team, Michael “Mikey” Riley (junior, business management) works closely with Silva to build their brand and fulfill their dream of making a timeless, meaningful mark on the music industry.

“Of course we can all say, ‘Jump Man, Jump Man, Jump Man,’” Riley said, “but what is really going on in your head?”

With a spark that screams success in their eyes, they analyze the music industry in great depth with both knowledge and a clear vision.

The two, along with the rest of Team Epic, aspire to create a sound that will withstand the test of time.

With musical legends like Jimi Hendrix in mind, they plan to give everything they have, and a little bit more, to music.

“Two minds are better than one,” Silva said. “If he has an idea that might click with something in my mind and

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Ramon ‘Steel Wheels’ Silva posed alongside the river in Pittsburgh.

Silva, middle, posed with Wiz Khalifa, left, and Trinidad James, right.

(Photos submitted by Ramon Silva)

create something dope, that’s winning to me.”

A dynamic desire for something greater is deeply rooted in these individuals. Silva, along with Team Epic, have a lingering curiosity fueled by an overwhelming yearning to overcome the odds in their path.

“Once you stop learning, that’s when you’re dead,” Silva said.

The members of Team Epic can’t say for sure where the future will take them, but they plan to go on their own funded tour next year.

The group allows their love for the craft to lead them wherever it may.

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The next Lit Night at The Artists Hand is Nov. 14.

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Lit Night unites students and community Halloween-themed Artists Hand event offers spoken word, other inventive performances

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Staff Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu “Walk Through Latin America” will be on display in the IUP University Museum through Dec. 12.

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Diverse, colorful artwork highlights ‘Walk Through Latin America’

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

Following the Day of the Dead skeleton processional around campus, a new exhibit, “Walk Through Latin America,” opened Saturday in the Indiana University of Pennsylvania University Museum in Sutton Hall.

The exhibit features authentic artwork and artifacts, which are on loan to the museum from members of both the IUP and Indiana community, from various Latin American cultures.

The diverse collection of mediums and objects includes paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry, everyday objects, masks, life-size puppets and ancient artifacts such as molas, which are colorful panels made of cotton and thread.

There was even a book donated by Special Collections and University Archives of the Stapleton Library, along with a Day of the Dead altar representing campesinos, or peasant farmers, of Mexico.

Everything is colorful, and the variety among the pieces match the different cultures of the region.

The pieces showcase the many unique aspects of the life and history in

Latin America over the centuries.

Donna Cashdollar, vice president of the museum board of directors, explained how the objects were set up throughout the museum and how the different themes consisted of everyday objects, cultural identity showcased through crafts and art, how cultural identity changed over time because of religious influences and the recapturing and modifying of cultural identity toward tourists and contemporary artists.

During the reception, Mariachi Band Zelaya played traditional music for guests to enjoy while examining the artwork.

Also, graduate students from the department of food and nutrition provided traditional Hispanic foods.

This included atole, abuelita, tamales, calobaza en tacha and alfajores.

William Double, the exhibition coordinator, said the museum has been working on this exhibit for about a year.

It is also the museum’s first time displaying Latin American artwork.

“I think it’s a fabulous exhibit,” Double said. “It is so diverse, mixed and colorful. It’s what we dreamt it should be. I think it is the most exciting exhibit we’ve ever had.”

Lisa McCann (graduate, sociology)

coordinated the Day of the Dead festival at IUP. She also lent some pieces from her personal collection for the exhibit.

McCann spoke of how wonderful it was to see everything come together for the opening.

“I think with the participation of the procession, more than 250 people at the reception and more than 20 departments involved just speaks to the importance and value of Latino culture in the United States,” McCann said. “I am very honored as an IUP student to work on a collaboration project like this that fosters multicultural awareness.”

Ashley Boyton (graduate, fine arts) explained why people should come see the exhibit.

“I think it is good for people to come to the show to expand their cultural knowledge,” she said. “Being able to experience a show of this complexity is very rare.”

Jennifer Blalock (graduate, fine arts) also shared her thoughts on the exhibit.

“I think it is really neat how everything comes together,” she said. “Everything possible is in this exhibit.”

The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 12, and it will close out with Christmas celebrations.

In a song about replacing the eyeballs of one’s family with raisins, Brandon Galm (graduate, literature) summarized the entire experience of a Halloweenthemed Lit Night at The Artists Hand Friday.

People gathered at the Philadelphia Street cafe and art gallery to hear spoken word and other inventive performances by students, professors and community members.

“This was my first time doing a song, but I’ve read before,” Galm said.

“I was messing around with my ukulele the other day, and I just came up with the chorus, ‘Give me some [expletive] candy,’ and I came up with the rest from there.”

The song depicted a series of unpleasant events that would happen if someone didn’t give him some candy for Halloween.

By the end of his threat-filled performance, Galm received the candy for which he had been asking.

“It’s vegan, so I can actually eat it,” he said.

Lit Night has been an entertaining and imaginative tradition at the Artists Hand on the last Friday of every month for approximately a year and a half.

The tradition was started by graduate students Wesley McMasters (literature/ criticism) and A.J. Schmitz (literature/ criticism).

“We wanted to foster the literary community,” McMasters said.

“It will be two years this March,” Schmitz said. “We saw that there was a gap. There was nothing like this here.

“We would put flyers on campus, tell friends, drop off flyers. We were on the

community calendar, and we had a lot of help from the Indiana Theater and the manager of the Artists Hand. We wouldn’t be here without her.”

For this particular night, students from Dr. Stacie Merken’s criminology classes were given an opportunity to earn points in class by reading pieces specifically focused on crime or by writing about two or three people who performed.

Professors and coordinators use this as a tool to get people involved in Lit Night and the Indiana community while also focusing on the students’ appreciation for literature.

“Sometimes there’s extra credit,” Schmitz said. “If we just get you in the door, you’ll come back.

“At the very least, it gets students outside of campus and gets them to interact with the community. It lets students know that if they’re the weird kid, they have a place to go.”

The influence of the event has steadily grown in its short existence.

“It went from six to 50 people, and several out-of-towners come in every month,” McMasters said. “It offers an outlet or venue to publicize small presses.”

“Even community members come,” Schmitz said. “It’s helped people work through a lot of stuff, and it lets people in the Indiana community have a voice, too.”

Schmitz made note that while he and McMasters are IUP students, the event is not directly intertwined with the university.

“This isn’t affiliated with IUP,” he said. “It’s a crossover of student life and off-campus events.”

Lit Night will next be held on Nov. 14 instead of Nov. 27 due to the upcoming holidays.

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28-14 win leaves IUP tied for first place

By JOSH HILL Staff Writer J.M.Hill5@iup.edu

Battling through several key injuries, 13 penalties and two missed extra points, Indiana University of Pennsylvania secured a key 28-14 road win over Clarion University Saturday.

The victory not only keeps the Crimson Hawks alive in the NCAA Division II playoff picture, but it also helped clear up a FOOTBALL murky Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West division, as three teams sat atop the standings entering Saturday’s action.

Now, IUP and Slippery Rock University share a 5-1 record for the top spot in the West.

Saturday’s contest also had big implications in Super Region One, where Clarion entered the game ranked No. 6, while IUP came in at No. 9. With an expanded format, the top seven teams will be invited to participate in the playoffs. The win allowed IUP to jump from ninth to sixth in the Super Region

One rankings, the NCAA announced Monday.

IUP (6-2) held Clarion (7-2) to 287 total yards of offense, more than 200 yards below its season average. Quarterback Connor Simmons, who entered the game averaging almost 350 passing yards per game, managed only 243.

IUP had four sacks on the day, and linebacker Kevin Clarke (junior, kinesiology, health & sport science) added an interception, which allowed the Crimson Hawks to expand upon their early edge.

Redshirt freshman running back Shannon Jackson (education) started his first game with the Crimson Hawks and had an impressive showing with 167 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries. IUP now has five players who have rushed for at least 100 yards in a game this year.

Jackson was thrust into action because of injuries to Luigi Lista-Brinza (sophomore, kinesiology, health & sport science) and Chris Temple (sophomore, accounting). The Crimson Hawks were also depleted on the defensive side of

Chris Temple tried to avoid Edinboro defenders in IUP’s Oct. 3 victory.

the ball, with injuries to five players.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Lenny Williams (accounting) had nearly 300 yards of total offense, including 134 rushing yards on 15 carries. He also finished 11 of 21 passing for 148 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

The 31-yard touchdown pass went to Jordan Brown (sophomore, kinesiology,

health & sport science).

After a great start offensively that saw the Crimson Hawks score twice in the opening quarter, penalties hampered the offense. Clarion led at halftime, 1413, but IUP seemed to come into the second half with a renewed focus.

IUP wound up holding the ball for 20:05 and running for 182 yards. On

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the flip side, IUP’s defense allowed only 43 yards of offense and four Clarion first downs.

IUP will return home Saturday for Senior Day and another must-win game against Gannon University (6-3), the PSAC West preseason favorite.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at Frank Cignetti Field at George P. Miller Stadium.

Crimson Hawks end bumpy season with win streak

By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

After defeating Mansfield University, Mercyhurst University and No. 5 Kutztown University in consecutive games, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania field hockey team finished its 2015 season with an 8-10 (4-6) record.

Despite the strong finish, the Crimson Hawks will miss the FIELD HOCKEY Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference playoffs for the second time in as many seasons as they finished in seventh place among 11 teams, one spot shy of qualification.

Prior to the win streak, IUP faced No. 1 Millersville University Oct. 24 but didn’t have much success.

The Crimson Hawks had one shot

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on goal compared to Millersville’s 12.

The Marauders also dominated penalty corners with a 17-4.

Olivia Accardi (freshman, communications media) saved four goals but let up four, capping off IUP’s second threegame losing streak of the season on a 4-0 defeat.

The Crimson Hawks broke that losing streak the very next game, winning their contest against Mansfield, which finished with an 0-17 record. IUP won 3-1, as McKenzie Noll (sophomore, accounting) scored and earned her seventh assist of the season.

Noll tied for second in assists in the PSAC regular season.

IUP outshot Mansfield 17-3 and had a 14-2 advantage on penalty corners.

Ericka Griffith (junior, pre-physical therapy) netted her third goal of the

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year. Olivia Bair (sophomore, health and physical education) scored the first goal of her career.

A late goal by Matti Reightler (freshman, political science) put away Mercyhurst Wednesday in a 3-1 victory.

Reightler leads the team with six goals

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on the season. She is the youngest leading goal scorer IUP has had in more than five years.

IUP might have earned its most convincing win of the season against Kutztown Saturday.

Griffith, Amber Bailey (junior, psychology) and Haley Fidler (junior, exercise science) all found the back of the net in the 3-2 victory.

The Crimson Hawks roster featured no seniors this season. Therefore, they figure to return next year with a roster full of experience.

The PSAC playoffs are seeded as follows: No. 1 East Stroudsburg University (9-1), No. 2 Millersville (9-1), No. 3 Shippensburg University (7-3), No. 4 Kutztown (7-3), No. 5 West Chester (7-3) and No. 6 Bloomsburg University (5-5).

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RANK ‘EM

By JARROD BROWNE Staff Writer J.W.Browne@iup.edu

With eight teams competing in men’s sports and 11 teams in women’s sports, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has an array of spectacular athletes to choose from.

Although there are many traits to pick from in a great athlete, speed will be the focus for this edition of “Rank ’Em.” This list will not measure raw speed, but relative speed within each athletes’ respective sport.

10. Hannah Bertolo, lacrosse Bertolo (junior, marketing) is a firstteam All Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, second-team All-South Region and third-team All-American defender.

Bertolo’s speed provides a big advantage on the field, according to head coach Mindy Richmond.

“She uses her speed to pressure attackers and causes the other team to turn the ball over,” Richmond said.

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“Her speed also helps her greatly when it comes to winning ground balls.”

Last season, Bertolo led the team with 51 ground balls and 21 forced turnovers.

ogy, health & sport science) ran in the NCAA Championships, where he placed 82nd. Ray was also selected to the All-PSAC team and the All-Atlantic Region team.

9. Yuri Fernandes, swimming Fernandes is the defending champion for the PSAC 100-yard freestyle.

He is also an All-American in the 400 individual medley.

6. Lenny Williams, football Williams (freshman, accounting) broke the PSAC single-game rushing yards record for quarterbacks with 205 in IUP’s 47-10 win at Seton Hill University on Oct. 10.

Through eight games, Williams leads the team with 847 rushing yards.

8. Dante Lombardi, basketball Son of head coach Joe Lombardi, Dante (freshman, business) is a new face to the men’s basketball team this year.

However, his on-court agility might allow him to pay big dividends early.

“He is exceptionally fast with the ball in his hands,” assistant coach Chuck Harris said. “Considering his speed with the ball in open court, we believe that Dante has to be in the top-10 overall in the speed category.”

7. Ray Ofman, cross country In 2014, Ofman (senior, kinesiol-

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5. Riley Greenleaf, lacrosse Although Greenleaf (sophomore, finance) does not have as hefty a resume as Bertolo, she is more than capable of doing damage in the speed department.

“She is small, strong and explosive,” Richmond said. “As an attacker, she uses speed to beat defenders to the cage and cause turnovers on the ride.”

4. Megan Gould, softball Gould (junior, education) began her

college career as a sprinter at Saint Francis University.

She transferred to IUP and made an immediate impact on the softball team.

“In her career, she is probably stealing 24 to 26 bases,” head coach Bill Graham said. “She’s probably the fastest person on the team.”

3. Austin Cooper, track and field Most track stars tend to excel in one event. For Cooper (sophomore, geography and regional planning), this is not the case.

He enters this track season as the defending PSAC champion of the 1500 meter. Austin also competes in the 800 meter, where he is the runner-up in the PSAC. Austin also qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 800 meter.

2. Brian Albert, baseball Like football, baseball measures the speed of athletes in a combine-like environment.

In football, speed is usually measured

in the 40-yard dash, while in baseball speed is measured in the 60-yard dash – approximately the distance from home plate to second base in a straight line.

Albert (freshman, criminal justice), a shortstop, recorded his 60-yard dash in an explosive 6.53 seconds.

“Last year, our fastest player, Ryan Uhl, was drafted in the seventh round by the Seattle Mariners,” head coach Jeff Ditch said. “He ran a 6.59.”

1. Walt Pegues, football According to his Hudl page, Pegues (sophomore, communications media) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds.

That time would have ranked him eighth among prospects at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.

As a senior in high school, Pegues won first place in the boys 100-meter race at the 2014 Philadelphia Public League Track and Field Championships with a time of 10.95 seconds.

Through 19 games as a Crimson Hawk, Pegues has 92 catches for 1,212 yards and six touchdowns.

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By VAUGHN DALZELL Lead Sports Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

There’s good news and bad news if you’re a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and there’s more bad than good.

Ben Roethlisberger came back from his MCL injury Sunday but didn’t look like the “Big Ben” to which you may be accustomed.

Last time Roethlisberger returned from an injury, he threw an interception, but, according to the members of the Cincinatti Bengals prior to their 16-10 win, “could have easily thrown three.”

Funny they said that, because that’s exactly what happened Sunday afternoon.

Roethlisberger struggled with consistency, but he did, however, throw one touchdown to Antonio Brown.

Brace yourselves, because that’s not the end of the bad news.

Le’Veon Bell suffered a gruesome

Antonio Brown fell to the ground after a catch in the Steelers’ Sept. 27 win over the St. Louis Rams.

knee injury and will miss the rest of the season, as the Steelers placed him on injured reserve Monday with an MCL tear.

Coming into this week, Bell was fifth in the NFL in rushing yards, and that’s after missing two games because of his DUI suspension. It’s worth remembering that he injured his knee last season in Week 17 to clinch the AFC North against the Bengals. The injury forced

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him to sit out the playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

One of the best backup running backs in the league, DeAngelo Williams, will now be forced to fill the shoes of one of the best starting running backs in the league.

The offense may not be quite as exciting as everyone hoped, with fans not being able to see one full game with Roethlisberger, Bell and Brown all to-

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While the bad news looks overbearing, old man Heath Miller provided a bright spot Sunday. Miller had 10 receptions for 110 yards.

The last time Miller topped 10 catches and 100 yards was Dec. 20, 2009, against the Green Bay Packers.

While the offense is struggling to function, the defense has been pretty consistent. As a whole, it held Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton to his worst quarterback rating of the season, 27.9.

However, Dalton still threw what wound up being the game-winning touchdown to A.J. Green in the fourth quarter.

Green collected 11 receptions for 118 yards.

On defense, Antwon Blake’s fourthquarter interception of Dalton was his second of the season.

Mike Mitchell, who has been flagged for many questionable helmet-to-hel-

met calls, made possibly one of the best legal hits of the season.

Mitchell caught Marvin Jones in the middle of the field with a rib-crushing hit in midair.

Mitchell also added an interception.

Linebackers Ryan Shazier, Jarvis Jones and Bud Dupree all added some sacks to their resumes Sunday afternoon. The rookie Dupree is doing exactly what he was drafted to do: harass the quarterback. He leads the team with four sacks on the season.

The Steelers will host Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders Sunday at Heinz Field.

The Raiders, riding a two-game win streak, are 4-3 and coming off a fourtouchdown performance from Carr against the New York Jets.

The Steelers defense will have its hands full with the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, Amari Cooper.

Prediction: Steelers 23, Raiders 24

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Learn more about our unprecedented, award-winning performance at TIAA.org/Perform BUILT TO PERFORM. CREATED TO SERVE.

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The Lipper Awards are based on a review of 36 companies’ 2012 and 48 companies’ 2013 and 2014 risk-adjusted performance.

The Lipper Award is given to the group with the lowest average decile ranking of three years’ Consistent Return for eligible funds over the three-year period ended 11/30/12, 11/30/13, and 11/30/14 respectively.

TIAA-CREF was ranked among 36 fund companies in 2012 and 48 fund companies in 2013 and 2014 with at least five equity, five bond, or three mixed-asset portfolios. Past performance does not guarantee future results. For current performance and rankings, please visit the Research and Performance section on tiaa-cref.org. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., and Nuveen Securities, LLC, members FINRA and SIPC, distribute securities products. ©2015 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America–College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. C24849B 1

Consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

Go to tiaa-cref.org for product and fund prospectuses that contain this and other information. Read carefully before investing. TIAA-CREF funds are subject to market and other risk factors.