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SGA disability senator seeks support for disabled students DESMOND BROWN Contributing Writer D.T.Brown2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

A Student Government Association (SGA) senator wants to help disabled students on campus.

Emily Eckerd, who also goes

by Millie, originally did not think she would have been a good fit for the organization.

"I actually didn't even know anything about student government,” Eckerd said. “I had seen a couple of emails about student government that was sent campus-wide asking for students to get involved, and I pretty much just brushed them aside.

"Like most students, I had figured I'm a transfer student; it wouldn't apply to me. They wouldn't want my opinion, not that they wouldn't want my opinion, but that my opinion wouldn't be valid or reliable because I'm new here.

“But, Alex [Fefolt] had approached me. We were at an activity one evening when he said, 'Hey, I really think you would be a really good fit for a senator position for disability services.

Why don't you come out to a few meetings, see what it's about. I'll talk to you more about it, and you can get a feel.'”

The rest is history. “[SGA] is a way to help students out,” Eckerd said. “I can speak from my perspective.

Even if it's not from this school but my past school, as I get to know more disabled students and get to know the needs here more, I can bring it to student government.”

Eckerd is a disabled student herself. She gets around campus with the assistance of her wheelchair, has a limit on the type of food and liquids she can drink and will require a pacemaker later in her life. She even has to remember to breathe.

That has not stopped her from trying to enact change on campus.

As a disabled student, Eckerd said she notices things that an

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This service helps students with disabilities receive the aid or advising they need around campus. D2A2 also works to help students prepare for after college. Eckerd stresses that students need to learn what to do for themselves after they leave IUP. "When a student goes to the workplace, they need to be able to accommodate themselves,” she said. “There isn't always going to be Sally from next door being able to push your wheelchair for you on your way to work."

D2A2's work with all the students with disabilities allows for a sense of security while on campus. Students, in most cases, do not need to pay for any extra assistance they receive through disability services. However, with close to 900 disabled students on campus, reduced funding and only two staff members to speak with all those students, challenges are sure to mount.

Eckerd said that D2A2 will be working with President Michael (Desmond Brown/The Penn) Emily “Millie” Eckerd sat down with IUP President Michael Driscoll to discuss potential plans Driscoll and other faculty memto help disabled students. bers on a simulation project.

What this project entails is mentioned also include accesable-bodied student would not. placing upper leadership memBuses without accommodations sible stalls big enough for a bers of IUP and others from the for wheelchairs, broken disabilwheelchair, getting students perspective ity buttons from overuse, the with hidden of a student number of hills the campus has. disabilities to with disabiliWhat may be an inconvenience ask for help ties. These can

by IUP students can be dangerand sweeping range from beous for students with limited up leaves off ing in a wheelmobility. sidewalks and chair, being “It’s more than just ‘is there walkways. vision impaira handicap button outside the Disability ment, being door;’ it’s more than zooming in is not limited on crutches, so people in the back can see. to physical having food It’s the little things,” Eckerd ailments. allergies or said. “If you have students who Conditions having learning like dyslexia, have autism, what are ways to disabilities to dyscalculia, include them on campus that show the chalautism and don’t make them feel overlenges these other mental whelmed? For students who students face disorders are are hard of hearing, what are every day. not visible. the learning environments like?

SGA Disability Services Senator The simStudents with What are the dining halls, library ulation will these "hidden" disorders, as and other facilities doing to then task the participants with well as the physical, can receive make sure that the student isn’t completing objectives without assistance and aid from IUP's embarrassed when they ask to the aid of D2A2 services. One Disability Assistance and Advisobjective Eckerd mentioned was repeat something?” ing, otherwise known as D2A2. getting food in fewer than 30 Those little things Eckerd

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minutes while having a limited diet. The leadership members will then convene with disability services to discuss what was difficult for each of them to complete the task.

"We don't want to take an ableist or pity approach,” Eckerd said. “We want to take that feedback and [the leadership members’] experiences and put it toward something more constructive. And they can see the services D2A2 can provide.

“Then for the second part of the simulation, they will still maintain those disabilities, but they will go through those days with the accommodations that D2A2 can provide. That way, they can see the importance of D2A2 and hopefully put a little more funding, more manpower or more time, something to keep that office running…It could help potential or incoming students say, 'Wow, IUP took the time to understand what it's like to walk in my shoes.'"

Another goal of the simulation project, in conjunction with the fight against hate at IUP, is educating people about differences in others. To show that people come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, colors and backgrounds. Eckerd said Driscoll and the rest of IUP are making the necessary steps toward real understanding. “[IUP] is saying this was what was in the past, and that was wrong, but what we can do to change that?” Eckerd said.

After past incidents in previous years on IUP's campus, people like Eckerd, regardless of disabilities, sex, gender or ethnicity, are making the strides to rectify the culture, not only around IUP but beyond.

“All it takes is one person to make that change,” she said.

“And then it will build and build and build. I think that IUP has that opportunity right now to make those changes that they need of any form of diversity on this campus…Now is the time, we just need to take the right steps and move forward.”

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• Maat Grisham, 18, of Pittsburgh was cited for public drunken-

ness and underage consumption of alcohol when Indiana Borough Police located Grisham around 11:27 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 300 block of Rice Street, according to borough police.

• Thomas J. Mettee, 47, of Indiana was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence when police investigated a motor vehicle accident at 10:35 a.m. Sept. 21 in the 00 block of S. 13th Street, according to police.

(Niza Harris/The Penn) The Haven Project held relationship training for students on Tuesday. It focused on how to strengthen relationships and what could be detrimental to them.

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Career fair presents opportunity for students to share their stories ANNA MECHLING Staff Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The IUP Co-op Store and the Registrar’s Office hosted the graduation fair Wednesday and Thursday in the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room.

The graduation fair is held for a day or two each semester as a celebratory festival for students graduating. Students can come and check in, share their achievements, ensure the correct diploma address and name spelling and pick up or pre-order their caps and gowns.

Students can also order other things like class rings, graduation packs and frames.

“I congratulate all 2019 IUP students who are going for their commencements,” Michael Powell, interim registrar, said. “I hope they found this event useful.”

Not only could students get their graduation material ordered or picked up, they could also talk to other tables there.

The other tables included the Career and Professional Development Center, financial aid, graduate admissions, alumni, Student Philanthropy Council, Office of Extended Studies, Multicultural Affairs Student Success and the Office of International Education.

The graduation fair targets departments that would be involved with graduation and commencement. Students can hit all the areas so they can get all they need for commencement.

“I think the most important thing for students is that they have the ability to make sure everything is accurate before graduation,” Samantha Bozzer, management technician, said.

“Students can make sure their program of study or major or minor is reflective of their true status.

“If there’s anything that needs to be changed, they are aware of it and can take care of it before the ceremony. I also think it’s important for the students because it builds excitement for them before the ceremony.”

The graduation fair event used to be known as “Salute to Grads,” which was a one-day event held in the Co-op Store.

Powell wanted to change the dynamics of this event slightly to be a two-day event, accessi-

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(Anna Mechling/The Penn) IUP held a graduation fair, hosted by the Co-op Store and Registrar’s Office, in the HUB Ohio Room on Thursday. It offered a platform for graduating students to share their successes and confirm graduation plans.

ble and convenient for students during the day and during the evening.

Wednesday’s graduation fair was held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday’s graduation fair was held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The graduation fair will be held every commencement cycle and most likely will occur in March or April for the May commencement. Powell said hopes this can be a continuous standard for IUP. There were different tables for students to take advantage of the services they could use after graduation.

The Career and Professional Development Center had a table and was there promoting Handshake, an app that helps students and graduates find jobs and opportunities.

“All students and alumni have a free account on Handshake, which an online forum for jobs, careers or internships that best match their interests,” Jan Shellenbarger, special events coordinator, said. “We encourage them to use it and all services are available to students and alumni.”

Students can go to iup.edu/ career for more information.

Many students came to the event to pick up their caps and gowns and look at the different services available to them at IUP after graduation.

“I’m just ready to graduate, and I’m looking forward to my future,” Kathryn Jordan (senior, criminology) said. “I have to make sure I can find my cap and

gown, graduation announcements, check my degree and diploma information, make sure my account balance is paid in full and see if I’m eligible for an honors medallion.”

The graduation fair had career services, financial aid for loans, graduate school information and alumni services for students.

“I’m here to get a better feel for life after the undergraduate,” Chris Shumovich (senior, general studies) said. “I got an email for this event, plus I needed to pick up my cap and gown.”

The graduate admissions were there trying to encourage IUP students to attend graduate school at IUP. It offers more than 50 programs of certifications.

“I’m a graduate student, and the practicum experiences and the connections I’ve made with other professionals has really helped me with this transition,” Craig Washington (graduate assistant) said. “We are here for outreach and for other students to experience this.”

Financial aid representatives were at the graduation fair to talk with students about student loan repairment after graduation and exit counseling.

The graduation fair was a successful event that had many services and resources for commencement and life after IUP. A new service offered this year during the graduation ceremony is a text message service parents and families can sign up for and get notified for emergencies and weather. For more information, visit iup.edu/ens.

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The Haven Project tabled in the Stapleton Library on Wednesday to spread awareness on the national campaign “It’s On Us.” It’s On Us encourages students and community members to be better bystanders. The campaign teaches students and individuals about power-based violence, sexual violence prevention and more.

In college, a lot of people witness sexual violence before it happens. If you say something, you can stop the whole situation from happening.

According to The Haven Project and RAINN.org, college-aged women between the ages of 18–24 are three times more likely than women in general to experience sexual violence.

The Haven Project encourages students and bystanders to speak up. Whether it’s on or off campus, students should be educated and speak up if witnessing someone in trouble.

They provide counseling and support for students who have experienced sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking. Counseling and consultation is confidential and is provided through IUP’s Counseling Center.

Survivors and bystanders should know that there are resources and services on campus to help victims of sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.

“Survivors are important,” MoorAsya Bey (senior, child development and family relations) said. “They are important and have a voice. They should and would be heard.

“I’m volunteering here today with the Haven Project and tabling in the library because domestic and sexual violence does matter.

I’ve witnessed friends and family who have been through it, and they deserve to have a voice, be heard and get information and services to help them.

“It was uncomfortable and a situation that shouldn’t have happened. I think everyone should pay attention to your loved ones because you never know what’s going on.”

Students stopped by the table to learn more about the campaign, what resources are available at IUP for victims of violence and how they can offer support to survivors.

“November is It’s On Us awareness month, and Haven is hosting a lot of events this month surround It’s on Us,” said Gracie Eddy (senior, criminology), peer educator at the Haven Project. “I think that sexual assault on college campuses is an unnecessary epidemic that is super fixable.

“The Haven Project tables at different locations throughout campus, so keep your eyes out for our table. We always have great information and we always bring cool free stuff.”

The Haven Project’s upcoming events include a Men’s Basketball Game on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the KCAC, an It’s On Us presentation Nov. 14 in the Hub Susquehanna room at 7 p.m. and tables all month long in the library, including Wedneday in the Hub’s lobby at 11 a.m. (near the gym) and then Nov. 20 in the HSS lobby at 1 p.m.

The Haven Project educates the IUP community by providing educational programming and awareness campaigns and events. They provide volunteer opportunities, internships and practicums, too.

For more information on the Haven Project, go to iup.edu/haven, email at haven-project@iup.edu, call 724-357-3947 or stop by Suites on Maple-East G-2.

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Plan your ride home this winter with IUP, Fullington buses ANNA MECHLING Staff Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

As we inch closer to Thanksgiving break, that means the fall semester is almost at its end.

For IUP students who live several hours away from Indiana, buses are an available transportation option to get home for winter break.

Winter break bus tickets will go on sale to IUP students Monday and will be available until Dec. 11 or until all the tickets are sold.

When the winter break buses at IUP sell out, Fullington Tours is the alternative transportation.

For more information on Fullington Tours, visit fullingtontours.com.

Students can get tickets at the Kovalchick Convention and

Athletic Complex box office and must do so in person. Tickets sell out fast, so get them while they’re hot.

When purchasing tickets, you must have your I-Card with you. There will be no phone call orders accepted for the ticket purchases.

There will be no refunds or ticket exchanges. All tickets are roundtrip, not one-way.

The buses will go to Harrisburg, King of Prussia, Allentown and Philadelphia. Ticket prices vary depending on the destination, and tickets are $90 to $95 with an I-Card.

Many students who are from Harrisburg, King of Prussia, Allentown and Philadelphia utilize this transportation option.

There are also many who don’t use it, but still feel it is a good option to have for students

who may not have transportation means to get them to their destination.

“I live in King of Prussia, and I’ve never personally used the break buses, but I think they are a fantastic resource for people who live on the other side of the state,” Jessica Poley (sophomore, criminology and pre-law) said. “It’s not always an option for parents to come get their student when we get off for break.

“Also, some students may

not know anyone else from that side of the state who could give them a ride home. The buses provide an easy and reliable source of travel, and I’m glad the school offers them to the students.”

Students who may not use the buses to go home for breaks still believe it’s a great way to save gas money and meet new people while on the bus.

“I live in Philadelphia, and although I don’t personally use the break buses, I think it would help parents immensely with not having to waste money by driving to and from their said location,” Kadar Lee (senior, communications media) said.

“Plus, another advantage is potentially meeting new people on the bus ride there.”

Students must arrive at least 30 minutes early and can bring

only one suitcase and one carry on with them. The buses will depart at the scheduled time and will not wait for latecomers.

The buses will depart from the HUB parking lot near the HUB’s fitness center entrance.

There are two different bus departure days and times.

The bus on Dec. 13 will depart from the HUB’s parking lot near the fitness center at 3 p.m., and the Dec. 14 bus will depart from the same location at 11 a.m students can choose from.

Buses will return to IUP on Jan. 19. The times are indicated on the individual bus information sheets.

For more information on winter break buses, go to the KCAC Box Office in person or go to the Co-op’s break bus website at coop.iup.edu/ student-services/break-buses/.

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As we near break, don’t let school, work consume your mental state ALEXIS LOYA

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(Niza Harris/The Penn) The Just PAWS Therapy Dogs made their third appearance of the semester on Wednesday.

The semester is winding down with us barely hanging on to what little motivation we have left, and better yet, seasonal depression is knocking at our door, too.

My therapist once told me that life is like an ocean, and we’re on our own boat. Nothing is going to stop the waves from crashing down on us. That is out of our control. If we don’t work on ourselves, we’re going to keep sinking. What we can do, though, is build a big enough boat by focusing on bettering ourselves.

It sounds cliche, but when you think about it, she isn’t wrong.

The fall semester has sucked our souls dry, and the sunshine is disappearing. Our morale is low, and we’re bitter at everything life just threw at us. If you’re battling depression and anxiety, I want to introduce to you what my therapist taught me: mindfulness.

Mindfulness is a form of meditative practice that has been used for thousands of years in the Eastern world and is commonly part of spiritual practices such as Zen Buddhism, said Dr. Zindel V. Segal, a psychotherapist that specializes in mindfulness practice.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a religious or spiritual person in order to practice mindfulness, nor will you be sitting on the floor meditating. Scientists have been discovering all sorts of benefits, and all you need is an open mind and a willingness to try something different.

The definition of mindfulness

is purposely paying attention in the present moment without judgement.

A lot of the time when we’re feeling depressed or anxious, it is because we’re too busy focusing on negative events that have happened in the past or ones that might happen in the future.

We let those thoughts manifest into a pit of despair, and we’re stuck in a dark place.

“The fall semester has sucked our soul dry, and the sunshine is disappearing.”

Truth is, neither of those are in our control, and you’re going to keep sinking if you let them affect how you feel in the moment.

It’s easier said than done, but in order to remain centered, we need to focus on the exact moment we’re in and train our minds not to wander.

Have you ever noticed when you’re binge watching your favorite show, movie or video game that you think about only what’s going on in front of you?

You’re so into what’s going on that your brain doesn’t have time to think about anything else. You might not have realized it, but you were practicing mindfulness.

By tuning in to what is happening right now, we create

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self-awareness. We know when our mind begins to wander, and we can turn our attention to something else that is happening in the present. It’s difficult, but the more you practice, the easier it becomes.

The more we focus on the here and the now, the more in control we become with our emotions.

The first step to take is to choose something to focus on. It can be anything. Listen to music, watch something, play video games, go for a walk, etc. The list is endless, but something that will hold your attention for extended periods of time will do.

Then, you want to focus your attention on what it is you’re doing. Try not to think about whatever it is you’re battling in your head. Remember, the more you hold onto those dark thoughts, the worse you’re going to feel and the further you’re going to keep sinking.

If your attention wonders, it’s OK. That’s to be expected. The key is to, at some point, come to the realization it has happened.

The more you’re consciously aware, the more you’re going to be able to control it eventually.

Once you notice that your mind has wandered, redirect your attention back to whatever it is you’re trying to focus on.

Your mind is naturally going to try and wander, so you will have to try over and over to stay centered.

Don’t let yourself get trapped in the dark hole of depression because you’re going to sink until you decide you’ve had enough. Stop feeding the negative energy with self-loathing.

Instead, put your foot down.

It’s time to start taking care of you and your mind.

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(Facebook) People watching anime like “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” has become the norm among college students.

Cringe culture is dead; long live having innocent fun

I am pleased to announce that, after several years of ruining kids’ lives for no reason, cringe culture has officially kicked the bucket.

With the continuation of the webcomic “Homestuck” and My Chemical Romance reuniting in the same week, I felt like it was as good a time as any to drive the stake into the heart of cringe culture myself.

I’ll admit it: I watch anime.

Several, in fact. I watched “Dr. Who,” “Supernatural” and even the awful “Sherlock” in middle school. I had a pretty severe Green Day phase when I was 13.

And you wanna know something?

I don’t hate that about myself.

Why are we hellbent on judging our former selves for the media we enjoyed? Do y’all remember how hard it was back then? I’m honestly amazed that I made it through middle and high school at all; why would the TV shows I watched matter?

I used to be really ashamed of the things I enjoyed just a few

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years ago. Even nowadays I’m hesitant to admit what I do in my free time – like it’s any of y’all’s business in the first place. God forbid you derive any sort of pleasure from harmless media without publically hating yourself for it.

You’re not allowed to like anime; you have to be “anime trash.”

Reading “Homestuck” is tantamount to breaking all 10 Commandments. (I’ll be honest: I never actually read “Homestuck,” but I had enough friends that did to know how to internet treats fans.)

Why can’t we just enjoy things? Yes, I know that “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” isn’t the highest form of literature, but it’s fun, and that’s all that matters. I will be the first to tell you that “Sherlock” was a disaster from the get-go and dove face-first into the Earth’s mantle by Season 4, but I had a lot of fun watching that show in high school. And yeah, 13-yearold me really felt connected to Green Day’s music.

(Chandler Bouton) Billionaires don’t like it when we threaten to redistribute their wealth or imply that they’re societal leeches. But we should, and they are, so they should get over it.

Just let people have fun. Life is hard; you sure as hell don’t need some snot-nosed a-hole on Twitter making fun of you for finding a moment of solace in the sh*t-show that is U.S. politics.

You’re allowed to have some “guilty pleasures,” though you should try to stop feeling so guilty about them. We all need distractions from time to time.

It’s also not good for you to be one of those snot-nosed a-holes. Why do you care so much about how other people spend their time? Who died and made you king/queen/gender-neutral monarch of ruining people’s days? Worry about your own life and let people make their own decisions.

In the meantime, I’ll be listening to my pop punk, watching anime with my long-distance friends and caring about only myself, thank you very much.

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(Anna Mechling/ The Penn) Zainab Younus (left), Sarah Bradshaw (middle) and Olivia Maderer (right) volunteered at the English graduate department’s annual book sale, which raises money for the department itself.

English students hold annual book sale fundraiser for department ANNA MECHLING Staff Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

IUP’s English Graduate Organization (EGO) hosted its annual book sale this week.

As part of the English graduate department, students put together the book sale every year to help provide funds for their department. They want to let other departments know what they do and create a comfortable reading community with other departments.

All the books are donated by IUP faculty.

Sometimes, books are salvaged from IUP’s library. Last year, most of the book sales were books from Leonard Hall.

Generally, the book sale has 500 books in the beginning of the sale. This is a fundraiser event, but EGO knows that it is

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often college students who are buying these books, so they want the prices to be friendly.

The books cost anywhere from 50 cents to $3. Students and faculty could purchase the books individually or buy bundles for $3.

EGO accepted donations in the week or two leading up to the book sale in the English department office on the fifth floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences building.

The sale typically runs for three days at the end of October or early November. Right before the book sale goes live, EGO members, the English department and volunteers sort through the books, organizing based on genre or other interest areas.

The volunteers or workers are typically aware of the selection and are knowledgeable about the different genres or any ques-

tions customers may have.

“This is my third year as an officer as an EGO,” said Olivia Maderer, Ph.D. candidate in literature and criticism and EGO’s web master. “I personally really love being involved in EGO and art.

“It helps show how important literary fields are to building communication and communities within our department and others. We have a lot of English majors, but also others come and talk to us and stop by.

“It’s really great to be able to support our further attempts to expand our conferences.”

A lot of the volunteers have worked the book sale for many years.

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it lets people get books that people generally wouldn’t want to buy because of prices.

“It’s a great way to explore new authors and genres, and the point of the fundraiser sale is to make books accessible to the student body as much as we can.”

EGO changes officers every year so more people have the chance to serve in the officer capacity, but many previous officers still help with the sale.

“I love to stay involved with everything happening with EGO, from the smaller, social and wellness events we have throughout the semester, to larger events like the book sale and the spring conference,” said Sarah Bradshaw, M.A. teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).

“It’s such a great opportunity to meet and work with people from across the English depart-

ment and to interact with graduate and undergraduate students from across all disciplines. It’s a great community, and I’m always thrilled to come out and support it.”

EGO uses the money it get from this event to fund social events and EGO’s interdisciplinary conference held in the spring.

The proceeds made at the book sale also help fund speakers for the conference.

The conference generally has a broad theme that is focused on literature. It is not secluded to English majors only, for many other majors like people in the mathematics, geology and other universities from all over the country attend the conference.

It is a highly attended event with many IUP students and family, professors and alumni and others from universities all around the country.

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(Levi Donaldson/ The Penn) Myles Davis (left) and YPC Taeo (right) are two artists that are set to perform at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex on Saturday.

Rap, R&B artists to perform at Saturday’s concert showcase event LEVI DONALDSON

Staff Writer L.Donaldson@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Local groups will take to the stage Saturday at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC).

This concert will showcase local, up-and-coming talent and is being thrown by the media organization Urban Legend.

Eight featured artists will perform, and DJ Ye will be providing the sounds for the event. The concert will also be catered.

Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door or from the event coordinator at bjls@iup. edu.

Urban Legend hails from Philadelphia and was started by Imani Goolesby Nelson (senior, communications media) and Myles Davis (senior, criminology).

It’s taken years to put together the organization, and its goal is to push forward art and bring

(Levi Donaldson/ The Penn) Mikala X will be one of the performers at Saturday’s event.

people together. That’s the focus of this event, too: connecting people with artists working and performing in their area.

The featured artists are Reach Fatiin, TwoTime$, DreWaves, Lillian Rose, YPC Taeo, Febe, Myles Davis and Mikala X. This event is to give them a platform to showcase their abil-

ities. They are ready to go and have been practicing and gearing up for this concert for a while.

There are a number of theatrics expected.

They will have a fog machine, visuals and other effects to make the stage impressive and engaging. The artists have all been working on their acts and see this

as a shot to show IUP what they can do. The musicians featured also know each other and have a synergy.

Mikala X has described them as a team and talked about the group mentality of building up toward the concert.

“I don’t know what I’d do without music,” Davis (senior,

criminology) said, “I’m listening to Jhene Aiko while I’m washing dishes, and I’m like, ‘man, I wish someone would sing about me like that.’”

Davis is an R&B singer who views his music first and foremost as a way to bring people together. He feels as if concerts are a connecting experience and that creating an image and an idea is important.

“If you can create an aesthetic in a song and make people imagine, then you’ll bring them together,” he said. “That’s what it’s about.

“I want to finish what Michael Jackson started and bring the world together through music.”

“The event is to highlight the level of access students have to opportunities and outlets while furthering their education,” Nelson said.

This event is held in the KCAC auditorium and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

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(Facebook) Noble Stein Brewing is best known for its combined recipes, such as “beer-mosas,” a mix of Jubilant Haze and orange mango juice.

Three cheers for three years: Local bar celebrates three years as a town favorite Downtown Indiana

(Facebook) Indiana has been honoring its locals, veterans, college and more throughout the fall.

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Staff Writer E.D.Loose@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

A community favorite has hit another year of production and is celebrating with activities, food and beer.

Noble Stein Brewing has been a part of the Indiana community for three years, and to celebrate, the company will be holding an anniversary party. The event is called “Cheers and Beers for a Happy Three Years.”

The people behind Noble Stein are Zach Marrow and Ben Harley. They brewed for several years before starting Noble Stein.

The two started out home brewing in a garage. They combined their recipes and ideas to start out. After a while of working together, they decided to create a brewery.

The name Noble Stein, according to its website, comes from the beliefs that Marrow and Harley find essential in well-done production.

“Noble concisely indicates a strong sense of integrity among our team,” the website said.

“Nostalgic items such as steins serve as reminders of the cultural journey that beer has made providing necessary context for the growth of the industry in the future.”

The event takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at its location on Wayne Avenue. The event will start with brunch from

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Indiana is showing its appreciation for veterans by honoring them with Downtown Indiana’s “Lovin’ Our Veteran’s” event.

The event begins 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 11. Included this weekend are many discounts at popular downtown restaurants and stores.

(Facebook) Noble Stein Brewing has been an Indiana favorite since its opening in 2016.

Silvia’s Mexican Restaurant and will feature “beer-mosas,” which are made from Jubilant Haze and orange mango juice. Silvia’s has catered other events with Noble Stein.

Noble Stein’s Facebook page said that the event will also include beer releases. These include Sweet Oak Stout, which is a barrel-aged beer conditioned on marshmallows, graham crackers and cacao, giving it a s’mores taste.

Two other releases are Tangerine Ginger Berliner Weisse and a surprise can release.

At 4 p.m., dinner will be served

by Speal’s on Wheels, featuring wraps and fries. Noble Stein also plans on having multiple giveaways throughout the event.

Noble Stein Brewing Company has many events throughout the year, including a Trivia Night that took place Thursday at 7 p.m. and “Bring Your Own Food” nights.

On the third year event Facebook page, there are currently 177 people interested in going.

Others interested in going can let the brewery know its Facebook page Marrow and Harley are both grateful for those who enjoy their beer and their brewery.

“We look forward to celebrating with you,” the event page said.

More information on Noble Stein Brewing Co. can be found on its website, noblesteinbrewingcompany.com.

The Jimmy Stewart Musem At the Jimmy Stewart Museum, Dr. David Truby will speak at 1:30 p.m., Nov. 11. At 2 pm, “Strategic Air Command” starring James Stewart and June Allyson will be shown. Admission is free for veterans.

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(Facebook) “Borderlands 3: Bloody Harvest” came out September, but left fans with a mix of excitement and disappointment.

Third installment of ‘Borderlands’ isn’t as exciting as fans think DESMOND BROWN Contributing Writer vjby@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion.

The official third installment of the crude, in-your-face, guns smorgasbord, father of the looter shooter genre, “Borderlands” is here.

While “Borderlands 3” perfects its formula of looting and shooting as well as new mechanics, the writing surrounding the main narrative isn’t as polished.

“Borderlands” had prided itself on pretty stellar writing since the introduction of “Borderlands 2” back in 2012. That is not quite the case here for “Borderlands 3.” The main issue stems from the game’s new main villains, The Calypso Twins, Trey and Tyreen.

The young antagonists are filling the role of the millennial YouTuber cliche with annoying humor, trolling videos and meaningless entitlement all for the sake of glory. While the premise of young, brash psychopaths bent on the destruction of everything for no real reason may seemingly make sense on paper, the result

lands short of the mark.

It is evident that co-writers Sam Winkler and Danny Homan attempted to use the over-exaggeration of a targeted generation as a satirical comedy. Yet, the humor is one-note. The portrayal doesn’t evolve the characters past the surface level introduction within the first three hours of the game.

Instead, the Calypsos, while voiced incredibly well, are a mere personification of one type of personality. I wanted to know more about why these characters were as devious as they were.

While the villains aren’t the worse part of the narrative, the glaring plot holes are.

At the start of the adventure, a selection of four different classes of the protagonist are available.

One is a Siren, a female being of great psychic power that co-exists with five others throughout the universe within “Borderlands” lore. I selected the Siren for my playthrough. During the few animated cutscenes in the game, my character had almost zero impact on the story, even though it required my character to progress it. There lies the dilemma.

Why is my character just a tool

to be used by the main cast of characters? Why does my character, a Siren, have no consequence on the plot? It broke my connection to the narrative and sullied my experience and completely severed any immersion I felt during the lengthy campaign.

While the story might have lacked the punch I sought, the gameplay loop was everything I expected from a “Borderlands” game. Quality of life improvements, such as the additions of mantling and sliding, add even more fluidity when battling the onslaught of enemies in each of the diverse worlds I visited.

With the ability to climb comes verticality to the level designs.

Each of the worlds in “Borderlands 3” is nuanced with length, width, and height, something veterans of the series have not seen before.

Every world felt unique, draped in its aesthetic for players to explore in beautifully cell-shaded splendor. This level design allows for new approaches to the formula of the plethora of side missions to do. New areas open up as these missions are completed, showcasing how much love and attention that Gearbox

Studios gave to almost all of the worlds they created.

I would be remiss not to mention the main calling card of the series: the incredible amount of weapons. Some guns have multiple firing modes, shoot lasers or rotary saws (yes really) or even grow legs and run around causing even more mayhem. It is here that “Borderlands 3” shines in the most brilliant light it can muster.

Guns are acquired from killing enemies or from the loot boxes littered throughout the densely packed worlds.

Paired with the unique styles of each of the gun manufacturers is succulent sound design. From the whir of an electrified beam to the subtle chamber clang while reloading a revolver, every sound is meticulously layered perfection. What results is a cacophony of sweet and deadly carnage not only for your eyes but for your ears.

Unfortunately, the ambitions of the developers outpace the game’s capabilities at times.

Navigating the menus can lag at times. Pop-in textures, which may be the limitations of my PlayStation 4, can break the immersion when traversing in one of three

styles of customizable vehicles.

The big bosses in “Borderlands 3,” for the most part, are incredibly well done. Each boss took some amount of skill to conquer, save for some of the more cheap kill bosses that stagnate the flow that I otherwise held throughout each play session. One boss was so frustratingly unfair that it took nearly an hour just to beat. The sheer stupidity of how quick they killed me for something that I could not avoid was maddening.

“Borderlands 3,” while a narrative shortcoming, is some of the most fun that I have had in a videogame in some time.

With free additive content on the horizon and hours upon hours of replay potential and endgame objectives to complete, there is so much still left for me to do.

If the story is the focal point for a purchase of a video game, this may not be worth the investment that “Borderlands 2” was.

However, if a ludicrous amount of guns, fantastic side missions, gorgeous worlds and a potentially never-ending gameplay loop is something that piques interest, there are far worse to choose from than this first-person shooting game.

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(Facebook) Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” (left) premiered in theaters Nov. 13, 1989, and ABC honored the classic movie with its own tribute Nov. 6.

‘The Little Mermaid’ gets tailspun in ABC’s take of classic movie ALEXIS LOYA

Staff Writer A.L.Loya@iup.edu @lexisloya

This article contains opinion.

The Wonderful World of Disney presents “The Little Mermaid Live” on ABC to honor the 30th anniversary of the original film.

The live action remake features timeless music from the original film combined with live musical performances. Some of the key characters from the original film were transformed to life with the help of some iconic celebrities.

Auli’i Cravalho, known for her role as the voice of Moana, played Ariel. Oscar-nominated and Grammy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning R&B artist, actor and producer Queen Latifah played Ursula. Reggae musician, singer, DJ, actor and Grammy-winning artist Shaggy played Sebastian. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos played the French cook, Chef Louis. Graham Phillips, commonly known from “The Good Wife,” played Prince Eric.

(Facebook) Ariel, Sebastian and Flounder swam their way into everyone’s heart 30 years ago Nov. 13.

The remake featured a combination of both the original film as well as live-action staged musical numbers intertwined within the show. This created what ABC called a “never-before-seen format that will take viewers on a magical adventure under the sea.”

The performance dives in with Prince Eric and his crew

aboard their ship at seas, singing “Fathoms Below.” The spectacle includes dance numbers, aerial routines, fog effects and flocks of puppet seagulls with a special guest, appearance from Max, Eric’s dog.

Switch scenes to the original movie, and the audience is introduced to King Triton as he enters

through the kingdom followed by Sebastian and the daughters of Triton.

Back to the live action, a performance unfolded with “Daughters of Triton,” sung by Amber Riley.

This theme continued throughout the performance. Where there is a song to be sung, the cast and crew on stage performed it live.

The live show presented a colorful stage design to help bring the film back to life. Actors were able to leap across the audience as if they were submerged in the sea.

Perhaps one of the most iconic elements of the actors are their renditions of actual jellyfish that float just above the audience below. Better yet, the sets for each number were designed to look identical to the scene in the original movie. As Ariel lay on top of the treasure trove singing “Part of Your World,” the set was able to replicate the same iconic moment we would see in the film.

Some of the noteworthy performances include Latifah’s “Poor Unfortunate Souls” as Ursula, “Under the Sea” featuring Shaggy, “Part of Your World” with Cravalho

and “Her Song” with Phillips.

Since the live action has aired, many critics, such as Angeline Bernabe of “Good Morning America,” have called Latifah’s “fierce” performance of Ursula the most incredible performance of the show.

Latifah brought villainous drama to the stage wearing a white wig and skin-tight costume complete with tentacles.

“She played the role with such passion as if her life depended on it,” Bernabe said.

However, critics from USA Today among others weren’t too fond of the show aside from Latifah’s performance.

“Much of the ‘action’ during the live moments happened on a shadow screen behind stationary actors, rendered immovable by fishtail costumes,” Kelly Lawler of USA Today said.

Lawler also made note that Shaggy’s “half-finished” crab costume resembled a “motocross outfit more than a crustacean.”

Putting what critics have to say aside, there are moments in the show that will leave you speechless (no offense, Ariel).

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Women look for third straight Final Four trip JEFF HART

Lead Sports Writer J.R.Hart2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

The Crimson Hawks have been caged for far too long, and they are ready to fly.

Hawk Nation, are you ready?

The reigning PSAC basketball champions are ready and rearing to get back into action and re-assert their dominance in Division II. This squad, led by head coach Tom McConnell, comes into this season ranked ninth in the coaches’ preseason poll.

This is the third consecutive season the Hawks have been ranked going into the preseason. IUP is the only team representing the PSAC in the national rankings to start the season.

The team will kick off the season in the Memorial Field House hosting the PSAC/MEC challenge Saturday and Sunday.

This will be a relatively new look squad compared to last season.

Carolyn Appleby, Lauren Wolosik and Brittany Robinson are three

(The Penn Archives) Natalie Myers (senior, education) averaged 7.2 points per game in 2018–19.

major losses this season for the Hawks.

These three contributed more than 40 points per game of IUP’s prolific offense last season. Many

were left to wonder how this team could fill this offensive void with their departures.

Players like Maura D’Anna (redshirt junior, physical education)

have the answer.

“We are a completely new team, and we are excited to come out and show what we can do,” D’Anna said. “We are a really fast team and can shoot really well.”

IUP will have two returning starters: seniors Natalie Myers (education) and Lexi Griggs (nursing).

These two contributed an average of 18 points per game combined last season.

Myers and Griggs will be fundamental pieces for this team and will help transition the Hawks into a new era. Along with these two, IUP will see players like Courtney Alexander (redshirt junior, nursing) come back this season and take on bigger roles for this squad.

“Courtney looks really good during practice and can really shoot,” D’Anna said.

Alexander played around 11 minutes per game last season but gave crucial production late in games and contributed four points per game.

The Hawks will look to receive offensive production from a bevy of

different players like Alexander, but McConnell and this squad will look to keep their stout defense going this season.

Last year, the Hawks were monsters on the defensive side of the ball and limited their opponents to 55 points per game.

IUP averaged around six steals per game last year and created a vast array of transition offense opportunities.

“We’re focusing on executing plays on defense and creating plays in transition,” D’Anna said.

The phrase “defense wins games” stands true for this team.

Even though their offense was prolific, it was the Crimson Hawks’ defense that served as their bread and butter which helped create their offense.

The prospect of a new season is tantalizing for players and fans alike. All eyes will be on the Memorial Field House to see this squad perform.

They are ready, and so is Hawk Nation. The road to success and victory starts now.

Men projected to win West despite losing crucial starters ELLIOT HICKS

Sports Editor E.Hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39

Although the IUP men’s basketball team has lost multiple top players and multi-year stars to graduation, the team is ready to roll for the 2019–20 season with a team featuring returning starters and new faces ready to send the Crimson Hawks back to the top.

IUP is predicted to win the PSAC West for what would be a fifth consecutive season, despite this season being what could be considered a rebuilding year.

The Crimson Hawks will be without the services of Jacobo Diaz, Dante Lombardi and Willem Brandwijk, three of the top four scorers from last season, as well as valuable bench piece Marko Krivacevic.

This doesn’t worry head coach Joe Lombardi, as rebuilding happens in a way every season, he said.

“The parts are always different, and no one is ever the same,” Lombardi said. “Sometimes it’s a lot different than other years, but it all goes into building a team and put-

(IUP Athletics) Tommy Demogerontas (senior, education) transferred to IUP for the 2019–20 season.

ting together a puzzle.”

Malik Miller (senior, communications media) will be looked at as the team’s top player for the first time in his career. Miller started 32 of 33 games in 2018–19, averaging 16.4 points in 34.8 minutes per game.

He shot .702 from the line and had a .428 field goal percentage.

Armoni Foster (redshirt sopho-

more, criminal justice) and Chucky Humphries (senior, communications media) will step up from bench roles into the starting lineup this year.

All three were in the starting lineup during the Crimson Hawks’ exhibition matchup at Elon on Oct. 30, with Foster’s 28 points leading the way in the overtime loss.

The IUP starting lineup will be filled out by two Division I transfers. Tommy Demogerontas (senior, education) is listed as a wing from Northern Illinois, and IUP is his third school. He missed all but seven games of his final season at NIU and averaged 3.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game two seasons ago with the Huskies.

Dave Morris (redshirt sophomore, kinesiology) is an Erie native who averaged 4.5 points per game in 28 appearances (four starts) in his lone season at Tennessee State.

A third transfer, Shawndale Jones, was described as the “steal of the class” following his freshman season at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and appeared in every game for NJIT in his two seasons there.

Lombardi said Jones will essentially be a “sixth starter” and likely the first man off the bench for the Crimson Hawks.

Behind the main six for this year’s IUP team is a wide range of depth. A pair of players also made appearances during the Elon exhibition; Ethan Porterfield (freshman, kinesiology) played 21 minutes against the Phoenix and could see more playing time than most true freshmen end up with, and Dylan Benton’s (junior, finance) experience could be important in a pinch.

If every year is a rebuilding year, coach Lombardi and IUP may have built a solid product heading into the season.

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(IUP & Edinboro Athletics) IUP will host Edinboro in its final regular season home game of 2019 Saturday.

Football has final home tune-up for playoffs JEFF HART

Lead Sports Writer J.R.Hart2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

There’s no place like home.

Get ready, Indiana; your IUP Crimson Hawks are coming back to Miller Stadium for their last regular season game.

On Saturday, the No. 19 Crimson Hawks take on the 3–6 Edinboro Fighting Scots. This game will also be IUP’s senior day.

IUP is coming into this matchup hot off the heels of a 50–23 blowout against Seton Hill. The Hawks had one of their best rushing performances of the season.

Justice Evans had a career game against the Griffins last week with 175 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

IUP’s focus this week will be on “Playing at our level. At a championship level. We need to play at our full potential offensively” said redshirt senior lineman Ken Roman.

IUP has averaged 489 yards per

game this season while putting up 46 points per game against its competition. IUP has allowed only 79 yards per game this season and only one touchdown in the last three outings.

Edinboro’s record does not tell the full story for the Fighting Scots. Edinboro dropped its first four games of the season; however, they are 3–2 for the past five games. Edinboro managed to put up 30 against a nationally ranked Slippery Rock squad.

Edinboro has won two straight games against Seton Hill and Clarion. Last week against the Golden Eagles, Edinboro put up 215 yards rushing and hopes to continue this success against IUP. Along with Edinboro’s strong rushing attack, the Fighting Scots had a strong showing on defense.

Edinboro limited the Golden Eagles to a mere 131 passing yards and caused three turnovers.

While their record may not show it, this squad is strong and has po-

tential to beat any team in Division II. The Hawks are aware of this, and they are not taking their competition lightly.

“We still have to play Edinboro and Shippensburg,” Roman said.

“We need to take each week one practice and one game at a time.

Nothing in this game is guaranteed. We are in control of our own destiny.”

The Crimson Hawks have remained ranked 19th in the nation for the past three weeks, and they are in hot pursuit of a national title.

IUP is still ranked fourth in the Super Region One rankings and is a near lock for a playoff spot barring a loss. With only two games left in the regular season, this will be one of their last opportunities to make a statement and make a late season push to climb the poll.

This squad has the ability and the talent. It will be interesting to see who the victor will be in this matchup between two very hot and impressive teams.

IUP Soccer’s Path to the Postseason WEST DIVISION

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4. IUP (10-7, 8-7 PSAC) 24 points 5. Gannon (8–6–2, 7–6–2 PSAC)

23 points Saturday Nov. 9:

39 pts. 30 pts. 28 pts.

Clarion @ IUP Gannon @ Slippery Rock

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Start, Sit & Tom’s Pizza I totally get that options are thin, and the Lions are bottom-six against opposing quarterbacks, but the keyword there is “quarterbacks.”

In seven starts this season, Trubisky has looked like anything but one, as he is yet to surpass 260 passing yards and has scored a total of five – count ‘em, five – touchdowns.

If you are at the point where you were even considering streaming Trubisky this week, do yourself a favor and don’t. Look to see if Ryan Tannehill and Ryan Fitzpatrick are available in your league for a start spot instead.

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Sponsorship Coordinator S.M.Woolcock@iup.edu @DFF_SethW

Isn’t it funny how, both in life and fantasy football, once in a while something unexpectedly emerges and becomes a crucial part of you – usually when you need it the most but expect it the least?

For me that something is a place. Tom’s Pizza on S. Seventh Street in Indiana.

Originally founded by Tomes “Tom” V. Karahalios and his wife Smaro in 1970, Tom’s Pizza quickly became a cornerstone of the college town, specializing in Greek food and family.

Now, 49 years later, if you stop in on a Friday night, there’s still more than enough pizza and family to go around.

If you walk up to the counter, you can usually find me, rocking an apron and a classic-green polo, waiting on customers and taking phone calls.

Also, there, amongst the regular lively Friday-night crowd and country music I’ll have playing until I get told to change it, are my co-workers and my boss – a group of people that have become “oikogéneia,” which is Greek for “family.”

I first met Kristina, Tom and Smaro’s daughter, who continues to own and operate the family business, in June 2018 when I applied to be a delivery driver.

At the time, I was just in need of a side-hustle – something to make some extra cash when the writing was done. I had no idea the amount of genuine relationships and connections I would form over the next few years while working at Tom’s.

In addition to allowing me to form strong ties with everyday community members, Tom’s has allotted me to make friendships that I believe will last well longer than my serving career.

See, the special thing about Tom’s is that every Friday, even after a long week of writing, class and other work, I’m still excited to go serve for the night.

(Seth Woolcock/The Penn) Tom’s Pizza on S. Seventh Street has become an important part of our fantasy expert’s life.

Maybe it’s the warm greetings from everyone as I walk through the door or the smell of the creamy potato soup sitting on the stove, but whatever it is, it puts a smile on my face for the night.

However, without a doubt the best thing about Tom’s – even better than the homemade sausage hoagies and the house special pizzas – is knowing that if you ever needed anything, there’s a family there ready and willing to reach out a hand.

Comprised of both current and former employees, held together by a terrific owner and the legacies of some amazing men, the family at Tom’s Pizza is unmatched.

Although I wasn’t expecting so much camraderie and compassion to arise from a little Greek pizza place, it’s been a blessing and truly has helped shape me for the better – even though I didn’t quite know it yet.

And the same thing can be said for fantasy football.

Sometimes you draft a sleeper late and he unexpectedly becomes a fixture of your lineup. Other times, you add a player on waivers who ends up winning you a championship.

But regardless, both in life and fantasy football, it’s so crucial to recognize those important things

and how it has helped you along the way and appreciate it while it’s here. In this case, Tom’s Pizza and the family within it.

Now, let’s get to it.

Quarterback I’d Start This Week: Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay): Since telling readers to bench Jameis Winston in Week 4, he’s been QB8 in fantasy. And even as painful as it sounds, I’m starting Winston this week…with confidence.

In a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals that features Week 10’s highest over/under (52), there should be plenty of potential for fantasy points for Winston on Sunday.

Not only do both of these offenses play at one of the league’s fastest paces, but the Cardinals’ defense also allows the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks – all coming together to set up one of Winston’s best opportunities of the season.

Quarterback I’d Sit This Week: Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago): Don’t you do it. Don’t you dare do it.

Yes, “Byepocalypse” in Week 10 can make us all do some pretty desperate things. But do not, I repeat, do not start Mitchell Trubisky this week.

Running Back I’d Start This Week: Jamaal Williams (Green Bay): Since returning from a scary injury suffered in Week 4’s Thursday Night Football game, Jamaal Williams has been an absolute joy to watch during the last month.

At times, he’s proved he can get it done on the ground, with 104 rushing yards in Week 6.

While at other times he’s proved he has carved out a true pass-catching role. Six receptions for 39 yards and a receiving touchdown in Week 9.

I think Williams’ return to fantasy relevancy stays strong this week when the Packers face the Carolina Panthers, who can be beaten on the ground, allowing more than 105 yards and 23 fantasy points to opposing running backs per game.

Running Back I’d Sit This Week: Nyheim Hines (Indianapolis): With so many teams on bye this week and injuries starting to pile up at the position, a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich might as well be in your RB2 slot this week.

But, even with that being said, I think there are more viable starting options than the Colts’ second-year back Nyheim Hines.

On the surface, I get the appeal of the start here. He’s facing the Miami Dolphins, who allow the thirdmost fantasy points to opposing running backs.

But, considering Hines, RB50

on the season, has managed only double-digit fantasy points once all year (Week 4) and the necessity for his pass-catching role could be subsidized if the Colts get out to an early lead, I’m calling him a sit.

Wide Receiver I’d Start This Week: Robert Woods (Los Angeles): After several consistent fantasy seasons in Los Angeles under head coach Sean McVay, 2019 has been a total disappointment for Robert Woods and his fantasy owners thus far.

However, I think Week 10’s matchup in Pittsburgh is Woods’ get-right game of the season, deserving of a spot in your lineup.

In addition to believing that the Rams took the bye week to their advantage to figure some offensive issues out, they might now be forced to game script the veteran wide receiver in more now that Brandin Cooks is going to be out for some time and defenses are at least aware of what Cooper Kupp can do if left one-on-one.

And while Pittsburgh’s defense is much improved now, it’s still middle of the pack (18th) against opposing wide receivers.

I think Woods and the Rams get it back on track here in Week 10.

Wide Receiver I’d Sit This Week: JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pittsburgh): You know what feels even worse than telling readers to start Winston this week? Telling them that I’m perfectly content with benching Pittsburgh receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Again, with six teams on bye this week, you might not have better options. But the trajectory of Smith-Schuster producing double-digits against the Rams is not heading in the right direction.

In addition to coming shy of double-digit fantasy points in three of the last five outings, Smith-Schuster is now likely to be shadowed by lockdown corner Jalen Ramsey – potentially making things even more difficult for an already-deflated Pittsburgh passing offense.

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B1G and SEC earn recognition in first CFP rankings STEVEN LANGDON JR. Managing Editor S.Langdon@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion.

The word that best describes the college football rankings is “wow.”

Let me just say that the rankings are shocking, but remember that it is the first week. There will still be several more weeks ‘till the final rankings are announced.

The Top Four Ohio State being ranked at No. 1 caught most off guard, including myself, a Buckeye fan. The thing about this team is that they have won games with ease this year. Its closest games were 24-point victories against Florida Atlantic and Michigan State.

The analytics say they are No. 1, but they still have a rough ending to the year. They still play No. 4 Penn State, who we will get to later, and No. 14 Michigan. If they win out, the Buckeyes will have a ranked opponent in the Big Ten Championship.

No. 2 LSU is the team many thought would be at the top. They have a fantastic resume so far, beating No. 10 Florida and No. 11 Auburn.

The main game comes Saturday as they play No. 3 Alabama.

Heisman-hopeful Joe Burrow will have to be at the top of his game.

This game determines a lot for both as the loser may not get into the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide are right where they need to be ranked. They have played no one ranked but have done what they needed to do.

Alabama is in the same place LSU is in: they need to win. Tua Tagovailoa has been dealing with an ankle injury, but unless they need to cut his foot off, he will play.

They are not out of the clear if they win against LSU as they would still have tough matchups. They have the Iron Bowl against Auburn for the last game. If they go to the SEC Championship, they will likely face No. 6 Georgia.

The Nittany Lions were the team many did not expect to see in the top four. Their record says yes, but the quality of wins likely says no.

The thing that I could not get

(TNS) The Big Ten and SEC swept the first playoff rankings, with Penn State, Ohio State, LSU and Alabama all earning top-four rankings.

over is how they won by seven or fewer points to three teams. One of those teams was Pitt, who is average at best and looks decent only because the ACC Coastal is a weak division.

The two games I am looking at are No. 17 Minnesota and Ohio State. The game this week against Minnesota will test the offense. If they could take the Golden Gophers down, the Buckeyes will be eyeing both the Lions and their playoff spot up in a couple weeks.

Outside Looking In No. 5 Clemson should not be worried whatsoever, despite not currently holding a playoff spot.

They are the most dangerous team in the country in my opinion. They have handled everyone up to this point easily, except North Carolina, which ended in a one-point game.

They have not had a great win but have No. 19 Wake Forest left.

The Tigers are sneakily good, and Trevor Lawrence and Tee Higgins will cause trouble to any defense in the country.

No. 6 Georgia is in the driver’s seat to get to the conference championship. That will be the game that determines everything since

it will be against a top two team at that time in Alabama or LSU. Jake Fromm is the player to worry about. He has struggled in huge games and has made critical errors.

The only way they could get in is by winning out and capturing the SEC Championship. The reason this is not going to happen is because Alabama and LSU are better.

Fun Storylines No. 8 Utah has been a team many on the East Coast do not know much about, mostly because many of their games start at 10 p.m. Eastern.

For anyone who has watched this team, it is well put together.

The Utes went from a five-loss team last year to a chance at a New Year’s Six Bowl.

Coach Kyle Whittingham is making his name known, and the team will have a hard game if they make it to the Pac-12 Championship. They would go against No. 7 Oregon, and that is a game many should watch come the end of the season.

Picking an entire conference is cheating, but the American Athletic Conference is too good not to talk about. They currently have four

ranked teams.

No. 20 Cincinnati has one loss on the season. That loss was against the No. 1 team in the country.

No. 21 Memphis is off a big win against No. 25 SMU. Their loss was by two to Temple. They still have Cincinnati on their schedule, however.

No. 24 Navy is always fun to watch with the triple option offense. Their only loss is to Memphis.

They have the hardest remaining schedule of the four with No. 15 Notre Dame and SMU left, not to mention the always competitive Army-Navy game at season’s end.

My hot take is Navy goes and beats Touchdown Jesus in South Bend on the way to winning out in the regular season.

Finally we have SMU, who had its only loss, as stated above, to Memphis. They have had a good season thus far and will likely make it to a half-decent bowl game.

Final Predictions This is a hard thing to predict, especially when it’s weeks away from the final rankings. There are still many top 25 matchups left.

I will do No. 6 to No. 1, and the

first team out will be Georgia. They have had a great season in a tough conference, but I do not see them winning out.

No. 5 will be Utah. They will beat Oregon to win the conference title, but because it is not an extremely competitive conference, they will just miss out on a playoff spot.

At No. 4 I have LSU. They will lose this week to Alabama, but are good enough to make it into the playoffs without a conference championship. Joe Burrow will also win the Heisman.

No. 3 will be Clemson. There is no way they are left out if they win out. They will be in the top four in two weeks.

No. 2 features Ohio State. The Buckeyes have been the most dominant team in college football this season. That will continue as they will beat Penn State in overtime. Watch out for The Game as well.

No. 1 is pretty obvious in Alabama. The committee and fans alike will be getting jittery for the big rematch between the Crimson Tide and Tigers.

All in all, the new year and the final playoff rankings can’t come soon enough.