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(Facebook/ IUP website) Jeremy Waltman, film director and professor in the IUP Communications Media Department, is filming another movie, titled “Troubadour.”

IUP professor continues directing career with new film EMILY LOOSE

Lead News Writer E.D.Loose@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

An IUP professor is in the process of creating a film about one of legend’s most famous knights.

Jeremy Waltman is both a film director and a professor in the IUP Communications Media TITLE: Department. So far, he has made DIRECTOR: three films that have been shown CAMERA: at festivals.

DATE: SCENE: His newest project, “Troubadour,” switches between Sir Lancelot in medieval England and

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women in the modern day talking about theater and art.

The idea came from Waltman’s lifelong love of King Arthur stories.

“As a child, I read ‘The Once and Future King,’” Waltman said.

“I watched all of the different movies, animated and live action.

I read all of the history books and so forth.”

He said this film is much different than his previous THE PENN work.

“I’ve been working more and more in different TAKE: genre films, so this just seemed like the right next project,” he said.

Since March, Waltman has

already assembled the first cut and had the crew watch it. Soon he said will be working on finishing the second cut and then onto the third.

Waltman said there is no hidden meaning or message in the film for people to look for. He wants people to find their own ideas.

“I’m sure there’s theme in it, and there are concepts in it that I’ve been playing with, but there’s no larger mission,” he said.

Because he is also a professor, Waltman said he is busy with his time but does not struggle in balancing the two.

“In terms of scheduling, yeah it can be rough,” he said. “In terms of subject matter and the content, it’s pretty easy. Because you’re literally talking about what you are making, the workload is not bad.”

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“Troubadour” is Migs Govea, whose previous roles include Guillermo in “Ocean’s 8.”

Waltman said he has rarely had any issues or conflicts with his casts.

“I’ve felt pretty lucky over the years to have good casts,” Waltman said. “A lot of times they come back.”

He said his favorite project would probably be “Troubadour.”

“I like the film I’m doing now,” he said. “I think the process is you’re trying to get better all the time in all aspects. Whether it’s true or not, I feel it is true. I’m pleased with the way it’s coming together.”

Waltman’s previous films can be found on different services. For more information on him and for a look at his films, visit http://www. jeremywaltman.com/backstage/.

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IUP signs second articulation agreement JESS TRUBY

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IUP has signed an articulation agreement designed to help qualified students complete studies to become a physician assistant at Salus University in Elkins Park.

The new addition will add to the preexisting relationship between the two universities.

“We’ve had a long-standing 3+4 Optometry Agreement with IUP and the Physician Assistant Program is a nice addition to our existing partnership,” said Monica Maisto, director of admissions at Salus in an April 10 news release.

In the new program, Salus will offer select undergraduate students in IUP’s John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics a guaranteed interview to continue their educations in Salus University’s Physician Assistant program, as long as the student meets the requirements.

An articulation agreement is appealing to students because it guarantees an interview with a graduate school or allows them to take a year off their undergraduate program which in turn cuts down on tuition costs, provided that the requirements set forth in the agreement are met by the student.

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for enrollment management Patricia McCarthy said.

“This agreement helps to

address this need, while offering an advantage to our students who qualify for the program,”McCarthy

said. “IUP is very proud of its ongoing articulation agreement with Salus University’s Osborne College of Audiology, and we are very pleased to add this opportunity for our students for the physician assistant program. This second articulation agreement demonstrates Salus University’s continued recognition of the strong academic foundation that IUP provides to our students, and we are gratified by this recognition.”

Donna Agnew, Salus University College of Health Sciences interim dean and director of the Physician Assistant program said the university looks forward to the new partnership with IUP to prepare graduates with the the knowledge, skills and attributes essential for the practice of medicine as future physician assistants.

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• Steven Miner, 32, of Chesterfield, Va. was arrested for public drunkenness after police discovered Miner sleeping up against a building at 3:35 a.m. April 14, at 700 Nixon Ave, according to Indiana Borough Police.

• An identified juvenile male was cited for harassment at 12 p.m., April 9, at the Adelphi Village School at 220 N. Fifth St., according to borough police.

• Gabrielle Stewart, of Bethel was cited for underage drinking after police determined Stewart had consumed alcoholic beverages while doing a welfare check at 8:17 p.m. April 13, in the 100 block of S. Seventh Street, according to borough police.

• Santino Anthony Stamerra, 20, of West Mifflin and Marc Michael Vrane, 18, of Allison Park were charged with theft, receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night and underage drinking. Stamerra was also charged with carrying a false ID after police encountered Stamerra and Vrane walking in the 00 block of N. Ninth Street with stolen property that was reported stolen for a residence of N. Ninth Street. Both fled on foot from police but were apprehended at 4:49 a.m. April 6 in the 300 block of North Ninth Street, according to borough police.

Theft • An unknown person reportedly stole a victim’s Apple iPhone while eating at a restaurant at 4:30 p.m. April 12 in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police at (724)349-2121.

• An unknown person stole an American Flag and a POW/MIA flag from a residence between 8 p.m.

April 12 and 4:30 p.m. April 13 in the 600 block of Grant Street, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police at (724)-349-2121.

Disorderly Conduct • Quentin Olmstead, of Shelocta was charged with disorderly conduct after engaging in fighting behavior with other identified males at 4:07 p.m.

April 8, in the 400 block of Philadelphia Street, according to borough police.

Damage to a parked vehicle • An unknown person reportedly broke and stole the passenger side mirror of a vehicle that was parked in a private parking lot in the 00 block of S. Sixth Street sometime between 9 p.m. April 5 and 1:09 p.m. April 6. The victim also advised that the driver’s side mirror of the vehicle was damaged the week prior, although the damage was not reported, according to borough police. Anyone with information should contact borough police at (724)-349-2121.

Noise Code Violation • Christopher Puffenbarger, 21, of Greencastle was cited for violating the Indiana Borough Noise Code after police discovered a large party with music playing loudly at 5:42 p.m. April 6, at 115 S. Sixth Street, according to borough police.

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Students share their Ted Talk ideas ANNA MECHLING Contributing Writer A.Mechling@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

(Flickr) What students post on social media may impact their future job searches.

Social media influences future employers JEREMY STOUT

Staff Writer J.W.Stout2@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

Social media is an almost omnipresent influence in many people’s lives.

It surrounds and permeates almost every interaction that people have on any given day, being almost impossible to avoid.

There are arguments about “fake news” and celebrity squabbles. It’s a cacophonous, almost deafening, environment to live in.

This influence, however, also extends to employers and those searching for a job.

A poll conducted by CareerBuilder in 2018 showed 70 percent of employers look at social media presence during the hiring process and 48 percent continue to check on employees post-hiring. The poll also showed that 34 percent of employers have “reprimanded or fired an employee based on content found online.”

And to those who think they’re OK because they don’t have a social media presence, think again.

Forty-seven percent of employers indicated that they were less likely to call someone in for an interview if they couldn’t be found online.

This leads to the question of

whether IUP student’s carry any worries or fears about how they might be perceived by employers post-graduation.

Sam Roha (junior, history education) said he worries because of some compromising photos that a friend took of him almost a decade ago.

“Does anybody want to be judged based on something out of their control that happened seven years ago?”

Roha asked.

One student has harsh words for the whole idea of social media.

“Facebook is an abomination, and smartphones ruined this generation and all generations to come,” Justin Newman (junior, history) said.

There are some students who recognize the influence that social media might have on their peers and them and have done their best to avoid any adverse effects.

Jesse Brown said that he personally isn’t worried but recognizes why others might.

“I don’t think anything I post will affect my employment,” Brown said. “I treat [social media] as though it’s something an employer will look at.”

Social media is something that can’t be avoided. It’s become too ingrained in modern life. Still, the situation gives students some anxiety.

Today’s day and age shows the importance of discussing topics such as violence, racism, sexuality and politics.

Certain topics face controversy, but by talking things out and showing a positive and educational perspective, people can gain different points-of-view about controversial areas of discussion.

One popular platform for discussing controversial issues is TED Talks.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues.

What would IUP students talk about if they had their own Ted Talks?

“I’d talk about free speech on campus,” Aaron Good (sophomore, criminology) said. “I feel that it’s an unsaid thing that everyone should respect each other’s opinions. If we advocate and talk about a tolerance about

(Twitter) TED Talks are influential speeches from expert speakers on education, business, science, technology and creativity.

free speech, if we can begin a dialogue of open-mindedness, everyone involved will benefit.”

Some people want others to understand their points-of-view toward negative stigmas surrounding their passions.

“I’d probably talk about how there’s such a negative stigma around videogames and violence within the media,” Desmond Brown (junior, journalism and public relations) said. “I’d do a TED Talk explaining how it’s more about narrative designs and how it’s less about killing to kill.”

Others simply want to make a statement about being a part of a group that is often underestimated, not heard and of the minority.

“I’d do a TED Talk on why introverts make great leaders,” Tyra McGarvie (sophomore, marketing) said. “I think people pass up introverts for leadership positions when they’re more then capable of doing it.

“I think that introverts have a lot to bring to the table, but people often assume extroverts are natural born leaders because they’re outgoing.”

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View technology as learning enhancers, not setbacks Technology has found a place in everyone’s daily life.

Advancement has helped everyday routines, unsurprisingly including those of students. Since everything in the world is being enhanced by newer technologies, education should be following the trend. Utilizing online resources can be very beneficial to students.

Online textbooks are a great example of how technology can be used effectively to enhance a student’s learning. Online textbooks make the study material more portable, especially when they are mobile friendly and can be viewed on a smartphone anywhere at any time. Online material can also improve efficiency for a student to not have to run back to a dorm to switch out textbooks and can lessen the weight of bags students use to carry their class materials around campus.

(Pixabay) Professors can benefit from incorporating technology into the classroom.

Students have a habit of spending most of their time checking a device of some sort, so that time can be effectively used in classrooms by professors if they utilize apps through which students can answer questions online. Professors can use this technology to track students’

progress and attendance in a more organized and time-efficient manner than the traditional roll call of reading down the list of names.

Online questions can give students immediate feedback and quickly alert them to any issues they may be having in the

classroom. Automated grading systems can lighten the load for professors, and they will not get as bogged down with grading that technology can easily accomplish while the professor grades things that take time and are more complicated.

Technology should be more accepted in the classroom because it enhances, not deters, a students experience and aids their learning environment.

Another useful part of technology is when students are taking notes because typed notes are much cleaner and easily edited than handwritten notes. Important points can be highlighted in different colors, and documents can be stored in one location to ensure the material does not get misplaced for reference in the future. Professors may allow students to record lectures to guarantee no point gets left out.

For professors who are wary about the idea of a tech-filled classroom on most university provided computers, there is software available to block students from visiting certain websites.

This prevents distractions of social media during class time.

Using technology in classrooms is a huge contribution to preserving the environment by saving paper. Forty-two percent of trees chopped down are used to make paper, heightening the extent of deforestation in today’s world. Technology should be embraced and not shied away from in the classroom. It is the next generation of learning, and professors should adapt to the change.

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(Facebook) Kohl’s is set to go into the Indiana Mall where the old Sears resided.

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“If you build it, they will come.”

A quote from “Field of Dreams” that Kohls, a popular department store, is hoping will come true as it announces later this week the plans to open up a new retail store in the Indiana Mall.

The new Kohl’s will be located where the old Sears store used to be, near the entrance of the mall, according to the Indiana Gazette, which ran an article April 10, announcing plans for the new arrival.

“They [The Indiana Gazette] ran the story without an official press release,” said a mall official who identified herself to be the mall manager but who would not name herself. “We will be releasing new information and

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a formal press release later this week.”

The news of the opening of a new department retail store may surprise some as stores Sears, Bon-Ton and K-Mart all have closed and left the mall within the last two years.

“It’s nice to see Kohl’s come into the area and give our residents a new place to shop,” said borough council President Peter Broad.

Along with Broad and other community members, some students are also pleased to hear the news.

“I’m very excited for a Kohl’s,” Lexi Ciano (sophomore, exercise science) said. “They have decent clothes and nice, business-casual clothes for really cheap.”

Kohl’s, which offers clothing for all ages and sizes, has many different brands available, such as Vera Wang and Marc Anthony, as well as celebrity brands like Avril Lavigne, Tony Hawk and Jennifer Lopez.

“I’m excited, but shocked,” Antonella Mastroianni (junior, history) said. “Indiana is such a small town, and Kohl’s is a such a

big store. The mall is already losing a lot of people and customers. maybe this will bring them back.”

The opening of the store could serve a need for students who revealed in a March 4 ThePenn article that they “see more clothing stores” in Indiana’s vacant areas.

Tracy Gordish (freshman, sociology) is also excited.

“I’m extremely pleased,” she said. “We need more of a variety.”

“I’m excited too,” Karen Mack (junior, English education) said.

“I’ve never been to a Kohl’s before, so I’m very excited to be able to finally go.”

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Kohl’s also offers redeemable rewards in the form of “Kohl’s Cash,” something many shoppers take advantage of. If you buy something during a promotional sale at Kohl’s, you’ll receive cash based on how much you spend.

With the card, they automatically earn $10 for every $50 they spend either in store or online.

To some students, this is an easy way to not only save money, but also get more bang for their buck.

“I feel like we don’t have many stores with a lot of variety in them, and Kohl’s has that,” Emily Miller (senior, speech pathology) said. “Plus, I love Kohl’s cash and use it all the time. It

really helps with saving money and earning awards for that.”

Some students just seem happy for the inflow Kohl’s could bring to Indiana.

“I think it will bring more people to Indiana, as well as help the commerce here,” Samantha Joyce (senior, disability services) said. “It gives Indiana something different and the residents something different to do.”

“Indiana is lacking a lot in areas like stores,” Joyce said. “I’m glad we’re getting something new to replace the other stores that have left, like Sears and BonTon.” While getting a Kohl’s is appealing and exciting to some students, it won’t stop some students for still wanting more variety.

“My friend and I will make extra trips to Greensburg just to go to Target,” Mastroianni said.

“We really need one here.

“I’d like a PetValue,” Kaleigh Shission said. “It’s just a nice atmosphere, and the pets are easier to get to. It’s like a blend of Petco and PetSmart but bigger and easier to access.”

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Folger Dining Hall ranks first among best meals on campus JAKE SLEBODNICK

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At IUP, there are several dining places for students and their dietary needs. With so many options, what are the best?

We have compiled a list of what we believe are the best places to eat on campus. This is based on opinion, and everyone will have a different list. Not every place is listed below, but we encourage you to read it to come up with your own opinion.

Chains such as subway, Chickfil-A and Einstein Bros. are not included in the list.

1. Folger Dining Hall/True Balance Folger is by far the best place on campus.

It just feels like home, and it’s somewhere you could sit all day.

From the televisions to the food that is always enjoyable, you can’t go wrong.

This is the place for anyone who is simple. It is not usually going to have foods such as steak or shrimp, but when it does, there are no complaints. It was also the place to eat when it was open all day.

The best part about the place is the workers. They are kind and always engage in small talk with the person swiping in. Even when getting my food, the workers are welcoming.

The only negative experiences are when the university has tours.

Other than that, the food is splendid.

As for True Balance, it is a great location for students with food allergies. The food is a simple and a healthier option in some cases.

The best part about the location is the takeouts. No other dining hall on campus has this making it unique.

2. Crimson Cafe - Fire place Without a doubt, Fire Place is the best place to eat in Crimson Cafe.

Why? Well ask yourself this: Where can I get good food when I’m starving at 11:30 p.m.? Sure,

(Autumn Dorsey/ The Penn) Folger Dining Hall placed first on list of best places to eat on campus.

you could choose the Provisions on Demand (P.O.D), but you could use that single meal swipe on a filling slice of pizza and a fountain beverage.

Not to mention, there is a different specialty selection each night. You start your week off right with Wing Night. Although it can get very busy, the wait is worth the wings. These wings aren’t covered with fat and will fill you up until lunchtime on Tuesday.

Then Walking Taco Night gives a portable choice for students to take to their late-night festivities.

Overall, Fire Place offers something for everyone at convenient times.

3. Hadley Union Building (HUB) Hey Pickle!

The HUB has a variety of different foods for everyone. The one that sticks out most is Hey Pickle!

When working in the HUB, it is a great place to get food quick.

The variety that is presented to the customer is excellent.

From the different meats to just about any kind of bread you could think of, you can’t go wrong. Plus, who doesn’t like kettle chips and a pickle with their sandwich.

4. Crimson Cafe - Burger Studio One of the best moments of college was discovering this location. The best comparison that could be made is it’s a Five Guys rip off but in a good way.

You could watch the food being made as well, which is a unique experience. The curly fries taste better than Arby’s, and there have

been fewer than a handful of bad experiences.

The one negative about this dining area is that it typically costs two meal swipes, but they are well worth it after eating a juicy cheeseburger.

5. Wallwork - P.O.D. The Wallwork P.O.D offers a convenient place for students to grab food at any point in the day.

The employees are always

welcoming and always ensure that food, along with groceries, are fully stocked.

Not to mention, Marcos always has the Penguins game on.

6. Crimson Cafe - Sandwich Shack A forgotten place by many, Sandwich Shack always provides students for a rainy-day alternative.

The soups are always made

fresh and piping hot. As an added bonus, the secret factor of being able to dip your sandwich into your soup works well here.

The employees work hard from open to close and with a positive attitude. Even coming before it closed on a Friday, they were more than willing to serve despite their wanting to close up and leave.

Sandwich Shack is great if you are looking for a homestyle sandwich and soup like Grandmother used to make.

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Critics shocked with new DC movie ‘Shazam!’

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“Shazam!,” the latest in a line of mostly underwhelming DC movies (except “Aquaman”), is the cinematic equivalent of a base hit.

Wait. That’s not exactly it. It still sounds too exciting.

I guess it’s more like a walk, but in the top of the first with no one on base. Stakes are low, and no one really cares this early. It’s just kind of nice, but all you can do is shrug.

That’s “Shazam!,” the least exciting thing you can think of.

The movie introduces us to Billy Batson (Asher Angel), a bratty foster kid who keeps running away from foster families in search of his mom.

He eventually winds up getting shipped to Philadelphia to live with the Vasquez family (Marta Milan and Cooper Andrews), two former foster kids themselves who go about collecting their own like trading cards.

Batson eventually finds himself running away again, but this time he gets transported to the mythical Rock of Eternity where a wizard (Djimon Hounsou, who has to have played the most characters in both the MCU and DCEU) has been holding the Seven Deadly Sins captive, but they’ve broken free with the help of Thaddeus Sivana

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(Mark Strong).

So, in a bit of a bind, he transfers his powers to Batson who suddenly gets transformed into an adult man (Zachary Levi), so he’ll be able to fight the forces of evil and learn that family is more then who you’re born to.

To this, he enlists his foster home bunkmate, Freddy Freeman, who’s played with charisma by Jake Dylan Grazer, to teach him the ins and outs of hero-ing.

It’s a convoluted setup to a

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movie that’s just “Big” with less questionable sex and more mindless punching.

Most of the film is spend following Batson and Freeman during these training sessions that are really just extended sketches.

Some of these are funny, like Batson finding out he’s bullet proof and throwing some stuckup men through a window. Most, however, are just forgettable.

That’s the problem with most of the movie. It’s just forgettable. For every decent joke, there’s 10 that don’t manage to make any sort of impression, positive or negative.

Its characters are flat and drawn in only the broadest of strokes, which makes it hard to care when they suddenly become super important in the last act. The film looks OK but does nothing you haven’t seen before or done better somewhere else.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with the movie, but there’s nothing all that compelling about it either. You might get some comfort out of knowing it exists and watching it at 2 p.m. on a Sunday when you have nothing better to do, but it’s not worth going out of your way to see.

There are exactly 30 seconds of this movie that I’m wholly on board with, and that’s a mid-credit sequence that I won’t spoil. But, I wish it did more with the two hours I spent watching it.

It’s like a lot of kids’ movies. It’s just there.

Californian artist Anderson .Paak follows up his album “Oxnard” with a slower-paced and more personal project that really shows off his lyrical ability and musical ease.

His most recent album, “Ventura,” largely focuses on a relationship that he is both working on and reminiscing about. Paak’s fourth studio album follows his thematic journey up the Californian coast, coming after projects such as “Venice” and “Malibu.”

Despite being largely about a shaky relationship, “Ventura” holds none of the malice that might be expected.

The project starts off with “Come Home,” in which .Paak pleads his lover to return to him, remarking that “no one begs anymore,” but he will since she’s worth it. "Come Home” includes a feature from Andre 3000 of Outkast, which comes with all the cleverness expected from an Andre 3000 verse.

The smooth musical delivery of the song was slim and focused while also remaining lovely and breezy. This tone largely carries through “Ventura.”

The second track, “Make It Better,” features Smokey Robinson.

This track continues the lost-lover narrative as well as incorporating some interesting strings.

“Reaching 2 Much” slows down, speeds up and is a sweet-sounding track that serves as the closest thing to filler that “Ventura” has.

The next song picks up again with “Winner’s Circle,” one of my favorite songs from the album.

It starts with a well-incorporated sample of a conversation that fits the theme of .Paak’s special girl.

“Winner’s Circle” has some of the best and most fluid lyrics on the album when it comes to communicating his relationship. The song gets energetic and isn’t scared to have fun with itself though and has the line “when I get the gushy, I go dumb like the president.”

Anderson .Paak’s politics serve as almost a dual focus throughout “Ventura,” especially on tracks like "Yada Yada” and “King James,” which was released as a single.

Most of the time, heavy-handed politics severely detract from a project, but here I didn’t feel weighed down by them. The bluntness can get slightly overbearing, especially on re-listens, but overall, “Ventura” maintains itself.

Like politics, the vulgarity and explicit lewdness of some lyrics threaten to spoil the project, but mostly “Ventura” isn’t hurt too badly by these weak points.

The final track on the album ends out “Ventura” with Anderson .Paak and Nate Dogg finishing their song with a lighthearted and friendly conversation in the recording studio, which reels the album back in to its light and airy tone.

A good word to describe Paak and his music is “seamless.” The blend of funk, hip-hop, contemporary R&B and soul is so clean and beautiful to listen to.

“Ventura” is a nice tone switch from his very energetic sound and a nice, calm project to listen to about beautifully bittersweet emotions.

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(TNS) Justin Bieber performed Sunday for the first time in nearly two years.

(Facebook) “Avengers: Infinity War” was released on this date last year.

Oh snap! It’s been a year already STEVEN LANGDON JR. Culture Editor S.Langdon@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion and spoilers.

April 23, 2018, will go down as the day of happiness and sadness among comic book fans.

It was the day Thanos snapped his fingers and half the Marvel universe was gone from existence.

The third installment of the “Avengers” saga was released nationwide in theaters to a strong reception. From many personal accounts, the sounds of sadness and clapping occurred at the end.

The names involved in this movie are names that will go down in history: Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Josh Brolin as Thanos.

Marvel Studios had waited 10 years and 18 movies to get to this point. Many die-hard comic fans saw coming from the first visual of Thanos from Marvel’s “The Avengers” in 2012.

I remember my little 13-yearold self going to see the movie

and walking in the parking lot with my mom saying, “I know that character, he has the infinity gauntlet.” I’m sure my mom thought I was crazy.

Flash forward to 2018 when the Russo brothers gave fans one of the best, if not the best, superhero movie created. It had just about every main character from those 18 movies packed into a two-hourand-29-minute spectacle.

To start things off, it throws viewers right into the action as you see the ship that Thor is on with the people of Asgard. This is directly after the conclusion of “Thor: Ragnarok.”

A couple minutes in, we finally go to see Thanos in action beating up Hulk like he’s nothing.

Next thing we know, Loki dies.

Although Loki is a villain, many fans enjoyed the character. From that moment on, viewers knew that no one was safe.

Time after time, as new characters showed up in the movie, your heart would skip a beat in excitement. Nothing can compare to the feeling that was experienced the first time seeing your favorite character on screen.

The movie is truly a rollercoaster of emotions. There would be an uplifting scene, then a

depressing scene, and up and down it went.

My favorite part of the film was knowing an event would happen but still feeling surprised when it happened. Many people will remember watching it and seeing Spiderman turn into dust. The gasp sound from 90 percent of the theater was funny and sad at the same time.

At the end of the day, the movie made $2.048 billion nationwide. That makes it the fourth highest-grossing film of all time. That was made on a budget between $316 and $400 million.

With the newest installment in the movie franchise coming out Thursday, this will surely drop in the list. “Avengers: Endgame” will break records no one has ever seen. It owes it all to this blockbuster.

This movie will always have a special place in my heart. Mostly because out of the three times watching it in the theater, something went wrong twice.

The good old MovieScoop Indiana Mall Cinemas put on Amy Schumer’s “I Feel Pretty” before “Avengers.” And my movie theater back at home had a fire drill in the middle of it.

Wow. A year flies by almost in the snap of the fingers.

Justin Bieber ends two-year performance hiatus JAMI GANZ

TNS New York Daily News

This article contains opinion.

Musical guests were not on the agenda for Ariana Grande's second Coachella set. So it's a bit of an understatement to say fans were surprised when Grande brought out Justin Bieber, effectively ending his two-year performance hiatus.

Bieber's festival cameo marked his first stage appearance in "like two years, so I had to get my groove back, had to get my swag back," according to the singer after performing "Sorry."

Bieber's last performance was in July 2017, during his 2017 "Purpose" tour, just before the "Love Yourself" singer canceled the last 14 concerts after he "got really depressed on tour."

The Canadian pop star wasn't exactly lying low at Coachella, having been spotted Saturday, alongside wife, Hailey Baldwin, as the pair watched Billie Eilish. So it's unclear just how spontaneous his performance was.

Either way, the "Thank U, Next" singer kept up the illusion until the very last minute, announcing, "I wasn't going to bring out any guests tonight. But my friend Justin Bieber came all the way out."

Bieber, who continuously thanked his host after he finished singing, may have oversold the surprise aspect just a tad, saying, "I had no idea I was going to be on a stage tonight. No idea. I wore this fly outfit not knowing I was going to be on stage." Fans were happy to play along, especially when Bieber left on a particularly high note, telling the crowd, "Album coming soon."

Bieber's cameo comes on the heels of Grande's less-than-perfect set last weekend, marred by what Variety called "near disastrous sound issues" for Nicki Minaj's own guest slot.

A lot has changed in Bieber's life since his 2017, most notably, his relationship status.

Following a 12-week courtship and almost decade-long friendship, Bieber, 25, married 22-yearold Baldwin. Since the low-key nuptials, the pair has stayed mostly under the radar, though Bieber opened up on Instagram last month about his current mental health struggles.

Though the singer hinted at his continued musical hiatus, telling fans, "Music is very important to me but nothing comes before my family and my health," he and Grande collaborated on Lil Dicky's "Earth" music video, released last week ahead in honor of Earth Day.

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Sports Editor: Elliot Hicks – E.Hicks@iup.edu Lead Sports Writer: Brad O’Hara – B.L.Ohara@iup.edu

(IUP Athletics) Todd Garzarelli will begin his tenure as athletic director May 13.

(Twitter/@ToddGarz) Todd Garzarelli has two children, Goia and Gabe, with his wife Leah.

New athletic director Garzarelli excited to start with Crimson Hawks ELLIOT HICKS

Sports Editor e.hicks@iup.edu @ehicks39

Recently, Todd Garzarelli was named IUP’s new athletic director, following Steve Roach’s departure in the fall.

The extensive search led to Garzarelli coming to campus for multiple open forums with the community and saw him beat out a variety of experienced candidates.

A Western Pennsylvania native and graduate of Slippery Rock University, Garzarelli said he is excited to be back in the area.

“For my family and myself to be able to return home to Western Pennsylvania and be named AD at one of the best Division II schools in the country is very exciting,” Garzarelli said.

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Coming to IUP following a stint as the Wisconsin-Whitewater athletic director, Garzarelli said he wasn’t necessarily looking to move from that school.

“However, there are very few opportunities to come home and work at a top tier institution that you can compete and win championships at a high level like IUP,” he said.

Garzarelli hopes to continue the success that IUP athletics has accrued in recent years and to improve programs that may need some help.

“My main goal has and will always will be focused on the student-athlete experience and providing our coaches and student-athletes the resources necessary to compete at the highest level,” he said.

Garzarelli has gained extensive experience in college athletics

since earning his masters in sport management at Northern Illinois University. He’s made stops at eight schools along the way before coming to IUP and plans to stick around for a while.

“They say it’s hard to leave home once you come back,” Garzarelli said.“If we are able to do the things that I want to accomplish here at IUP, there is no reason to leave.”

As for where he believes the athletics department will be in the next few years, Garzarelli has a positive outlook.

“I see us competing on the national stage in multiple sports,” he said.

“I also see us as a model athletic program for others at our level by being creative and cutting-edge on how we approach things and the unique resources that we provide

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our student-athletes.”

After working at a variety of different schools, going everywhere from Missouri to SUNY Buffalo to the Air Force and U.S. Military Academy (Army), Garzarelli has had no shortage of exciting moments that he’s been a part of.

“It’s hard to pinpoint one thing, but if I have to choose, then it would be being a part of the Army vs. Navy football game,” Garzarelli said. “It is second to none.

“The pageantry, the excitement, the tailgating, the atmosphere in and around the stadium and knowing that they are playing the game just for pride and respect is remarkable. (It) is something on another level and something all sports fans should experience.”

Garzarelli will have the chance to work at the same school as his

brother Louis Garzarelli, the current executive director and CEO of IUP’s Student Cooperative Association, and Todd says “words can’t describe” his excitement for that opportunity.

“It is going to be great on both a professional and personal level to be at IUP,” he said. “He is someone that I have always admired and looked up to. Although, I hope he isn’t still telling people that I am adopted, because I got all the height and good looks in the family.”

Garzarelli will start at IUP just after the academic year ends May 13.

What’s the first thing he’ll do upon his return to Indiana?

“The first thing that I am going to do is figure out who owns The Meadows ice cream store. I have a feeling I will be spending a lot of time at that place.”

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(IUP Athletics) Ally Burrows (senior, biology) scored four goals in Saturday’s victory against Bloomsburg.

(IUP Athletics) Carly Mansur (freshman, business) has earned 111 saves this season.

Lacrosse keeps momentum rolling with Bloomsburg victory BRAD O’HARA

Lead Sports Writer B.L.Ohara@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

IUP women’s lacrosse stayed on the winning side of things as they picked up their sixth consecutive win this weekend.

The Crimson Hawks powered through Bloomsburg, winning 1511 Saturday at Miller Stadium.

The Huskies came into Saturday’s game fighting to stay ahead of an IUP team that is surging in the PSAC rankings. After winning six of its first seven games, Bloomsburg started to struggle losing three of its next seven.

The game started slow for IUP as it let up a quick goal 93 seconds into the game. From there, the Crimson Hawk defense came together, but the offense was unable to get moving. After five minutes of neither defense letting up, IUP was finally able to break through.

Leah Hunter (freshman, special education) tied the game for the Crimson Hawks seven minutes into the game. However, the offensive pressure did not stop there as Adriana Greco (senior, fashion) scored a goal and took the lead twenty seconds after tying it up.

The remainder of the half had the two teams trading blows. As soon as Bloomsburg would score,

the Crimson Hawks would get the lead back shortly after. This concluded with IUP making the last shot count before the half, coming off a goal from Shannon Hartigan (junior, pre-vet). The Crimson Hawks headed into halftime with a 7-6 lead against the Huskies.

Bloomsburg came out of the break to tie things up with a goal less than four minutes into the half.

However, momentum quickly shifted back in favor of the Crimson Hawks. IUP went on to score four unanswered goals over the course of eight minutes. This includes back-to-back goals scored

by Victoria Kerkovich (sophomore, anthropology).

For the remainder of the game, Bloomsburg failed to come within two goals of IUP as the Crimson Hawks cruised to the 15-11 victory.

Ally Burrows (senior, biology) led the way for IUP as she scored four goals and picked up four assists. However, the IUP defense also played a large role in its success as it held a strong Bloomsburg offense to just 11 goals.

“On offense, everyone has become a threat from the starters to the bench,” Kerkovich said. “No one doubts themselves like we were at the beginning of the season, and I think that is a huge factor in our recent success. We just really

trust every person on and off the field to do what needs to be done.”

Kerkovich also understands just how competitive the PSAC can be over the course of the season.

“We’ll always be humble be-

cause we know at any point any team could come up and take a playoff spot from us,” she said.

“We stay focused because we are so excited for what we have been able to do lately and as a team.

“We keep our eyes on the future and the next game or practice to come.”

The Crimson Hawks will hit the road Wednesday as they head to Greensburg to take on Seton Hill.

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Baseball splits four-game series with Clarion JAKE SLEBODNICK

Production Manager J.C.Slebodnick@iup.edu @slebby24

The IUP baseball team received an early Easter present this past weekend as it picked up a win in a pair of games against PSAC rival Clarion.

The Crimson Hawks were able to evenly split the four-game, two-day series against the Golden Eagles thanks to late-game power surges and showcases on the mound.

Game One: IUP - 11, Clarion - 9 IUP’s Dougherty Field hosted the first day’s festivities.

Colin Claus (senior, health and physical education) took the mound for the opening game of the series and cruised through six full innings, tallying six strikeouts, allowing only five hits and picking up his second win of the season.

“It was nice to finally get the game one conference win,” Claus said. “It felt good for us as a team.

Something that helped us win was that I was able to pitch a scoreless inning after we scored some runs.

“That was something that I was lacking in my previous starts, but it felt good to go get a win and help us get back on track.”

Matt Swartz (redshirt senior, business administration) and Colin Williams (sophomore, business) played their parts as they combined for six RBIs on the game.

IUP trailed early on, but Nick DiAndreth (freshman, exercise science) started the Crimson Hawk comeback in the second after a double to right center, driving in Nick Hess (sophomore, marketing).

Ben Teplin (sophomore, business) drove in a pair to give IUP the lead in the third inning, while Swartz padded the lead with a tworun home run.

Clarion rallied for five runs in the seventh inning but ultimately fell short as IUP took game one.

Game Two: Clarion - 9, IUP - 5 Although IUP came away with a victory in game one, it could not seal the day one sweep against the Golden Eagles.

Clarion jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first inning after a three-run home run by Nick Fugh. IUP, however, showed resilience as it gained those three runs back after Williams singled to left field, driving in

2019 Baseball Standings East

(IUP Athletics) Ben Teplin (sophomore, business) is hitting .310 in 26 games this season.

their first run.

Williams later scored on a Kyle Thompson balk.

Teplin drove in a run, bringing the contest to a 3-3 tie, only being broken later that inning as Teplin scored on a Williams ground out.

The scoring column stayed dormant until a solo home run by Clarion’s Dan Fox put them within a run.

IUP held the lead until a go-ahead, three-run home run by Dillon Wolbert put Clarion ahead by two in the sixth.

From that point, the Golden Eagles added insurance to their lead, giving them the win and splitting day one.

Game Three: Clarion - 3, IUP - 2 Day two started with a low-scoring contest in Butler, Pa. IUP’s designated hitter Jake Cherry (redshirt freshman, sports administration) gave his team a late 2-0 lead as he hit his first home run of the season in the fifth inning.

This would be the only sign of life from the Crimson Hawks as Clarion rallied for three runs in the final frames, giving it the 3-2 come from behind victory.

Starting pitcher Brian Albert (senior, criminology) posted a fantastic pitching performance as he went five and two-third innings, striking out three batters and allowing only two earned runs.

Albert would get a no-decision in the game.

Game Four: IUP - 8, Clarion - 3 In the final game of the series, the Crimson Hawks’ offense came alive to bring a victory back to Indiana.

DiAndreth provided the lumber as he tallied four RBIs and three hits. With this performance, he now has a five-game hitting streak and claimed the top spot for IUP hitting.

Swartz and Chris Eisel (junior, pre-physical therapy) each had a solo home run and two hits on the

afternoon.

Tyler Adams (junior, criminology) started the game and pitched two strong innings, allowing one hit and two earned runs. Additionally, Adams was credited with the win.

Both ends came together to send IUP into Easter Sunday on the winning side of things.

Next up, the 11-25 Crimson Hawks will host the Shippensburg Raiders in a two-game series Tuesday at Dougherty Field. The Raiders enter the doubleheader with a 15-23 overall record.

Ship hasn’t found much success away from home as it has a 3-14 away record. However, the same can be said for IUP at home, as the Crimson Hawks have only a single win when hosting games.

IUP has won only one game out of the last five between the two (April 25, 2018, 7-3), and it will be looking to make it two consecutive years in taking down the Ship.

First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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Editor mocks 2019 NFL Draft before Thursday’s first round STEVEN LANGDON JR. Culture Editor S.Langdon@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion.

The 2019 NFL Draft is a threeday span beginning Thursday that could make or break a team’s future.

This year’s draft will be in the Music City, Nashville, Tenn. It is a grueling process for everyone involved, from scouts to potentially drafted players.

Each year, many “experts” do their own mock drafts to predict the outcome of the draft. So this year, after extensive research, I will release my first-ever published firstround mock draft.

Here we go.

1. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma The first pick in the NFL Draft is all new head coach Kliff Kingsbury’s decision. All signs point to Murray at No.1.

This won’t be like last season when Cleveland fooled many with Baker Mayfield at this spot. I expect the Cardinals to trade their current starter, Josh Rosen, later in the draft.

2. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State They need secondary help and a weapon for Jimmy Garoppolo, but Bosa is one of this year’s can’t-miss prospects. However, they should consider moving out of the spot if the deal is right.

3. Washington Redskins (Via trade with New York Jets): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State The Jets trade down in the draft and receive Washington’s first round pick in the ‘19 and ‘20 drafts.

There is a lot of speculation that Haskins is falling in the draft, but I don’t believe this rumor. All signs point to Alex Smith being out for the season, if not done for his career. The Redskins find the quarterback of the future with the pick.

4. Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, DE/OLB, Kentucky Allen is, in my opinion, the best player in the draft. He just screams Gruden prospect.

Allen had 17 sacks last season,

ranking fifth all-time in NCAA history. The sky’s the limit with this guy, and he could very well replace Khalil Mack.

what extent it is, but they do know it is a heart problem. He has top 10 potential, and the Seahawks need to recharge the defense.

5. Buffalo Bills (Via trade with Tampa Bay): Rashan Gary, DT/DE, Michigan The Bills trading up? Why not trade up and fill a hole that has been there for years, a pass rusher.

They went with the young Tremaine Edmunds in the last draft, who is turning 21 in May. Gary could play anywhere on the defensive line for the foreseeable future.

22. New England Patriots (via trade with Green Bay): Noah Fant, TE, Iowa A little confusing here – the Ravens had the pick before they traded with the Packers at 12. The Packers trade the newly acquired pick to New England.

The Patriots need a new tight end and have 12 picks in the draft.

They trade up for Brady’s new danger man.

6. New York Giants: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama When I was first creating this mock draft I was thinking quarterback, but then again, it’s the Giants.

They add a player that will man the defense for the coming years with Williams. They are thin as far as defensive lineman go and take the best player available.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida The Jaguars spent big money on Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles this offseason. While I’m not positive that Taylor will be going in this spot, the pick should be an offensive lineman to protect their new quarterback.

8. Detroit Lions: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa If you can’t remember the last tight end to be picked in the top ten, it was by the Lions in 2014 when they selected Eric Ebron.

The difference this time around is Hockenson is the real deal and adds a true weapon to offense. The Lions score here adding the top tight-end in the draft.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Via trade with Buffalo): Devin White, LB, LSU White is a player that is rising as the draft approaches. He could drop into coverage or go after the quarterback. The last Pro Bowl linebacker to play for the Buccaneers was Derrick Brooks in 2005.

10. Denver Broncos: Ed Oliver, DE/DT, Houston This is a fun pick. The Broncos add to the front seven of the defense with a player that could truly be a boom or bust prospect.

23. Houston Texans: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU 24. Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama

(TNS) Roger Goodell will once again announce each first round draft pick.

I can see it now: offensive linemen struggling to sleep at night before playing against a terrorizing Denver defense that includes Von Miller, Bradley Chubb and now Oliver.

11. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama 12. Baltimore Ravens (Via trade with Green Bay): Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma The Ravens appear to have their quarterback, and they’ll give Lamar Jackson a legit weapon by adding the best wideout in the draft.

13. Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri With Ryan Fitzpatrick as their projected starter following the Ryan Tannehill trade, the Dolphins will look to find their QB of the future in Lock.

14. Atlanta Falcons: Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State 15. New York Jets (Via trade with Washington): Garrett Bradbury, C/G, North Carolina State 16. Carolina Panthers: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan

17. New York Giants: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia The Giants finally pick the quarterback of the future in Grier. There are rumors they are confident in the quarterback.

Eli Manning will retire at the end of the season, and Grier, paired with Saquon Barkley, will lead the G-Men into the future.

18. Minnesota Vikings: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma 19. Tennessee Titans: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss 20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington By this time in the draft, most big-time linebackers are gone. The positive of this is that the Steelers should get to pick from any of the defensive backs. They have been in the top 10 for passing defense the last two seasons.

I feel confident that corner should be the pick with the Steelers’ secondary that outside of Joe Haden has been inconsistent the past few years.

21. Seattle Seahawks: Montez Sweet, DE/OLB, Mississippi State The reason he dropped this far is a health risk. Teams are not sure to

25. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State The Eagles cover a big need in the draft with a safety. Abram will train under Malcolm Jenkins next season.

26. Indianapolis Colts: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson 27. Oakland Raiders: Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College 28. Los Angeles Chargers: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss 29. Kansas City Chiefs: Jeffery Simmons, DE, Mississippi State 30. New Orleans Saints: Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple “Who dat?” This has to be the best name in the draft.

31. Arizona Cardinals (Via trade with Los Angeles Rams): N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State The Cardinals got their quarterback and now the heir to Larry Fitzgerald.

32. Green Bay Packers (via trade with New England): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke Aaron Rodgers is not getting younger. Jones will act like Rodgers did coming into the league, sitting behind a future Hall of Fame QB for a while.

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Second No. 1 seed falls in first round of playoffs TYLER COMO

Staff Writer T.D.Como@iup.edu @ThePennIUP

This article contains opinion. All stats current as of April 23.

Looking at the playoff bracket right now, there seems to be chaos.

The No. 1 teams from both conferences were eliminated. This is the first year in playoff history in which both first-ranked teams were knocked out by the final wild card team before the second round.

There have been four teams to clinch their spot into the second round, each of which defied the odds and made their cases to stay in this fight.

The Colorado Avalanche rallied right after the first loss in game one to go on to win the next four games, securing a spots for themselves in round two. Due to playing to the bitter end of the 82-game season to earn their playoff spot, Colorado was exhausted while Calgary had plenty of rest.

They were shut out 4-0 in game one, but the Avs weren’t letting that get in their way. It was a series to seven or less. After the win Friday, it was Colorado’s first playoff

win in 11 years.

Although, they weren’t the only ones to clinch a round two birth over the weekend.

The St. Louis Blues really found themselves in this first round series. Their new goaltender, Jake Binnington, recorded his first backto-back losses against the Jets in games three and four.

Throughout each of the six games, the visiting team won each game, except in game six, when the Blues won their fourth game to push into the second round.

St. Louis decided to “use the Schwartz” after Jaden Schwartz tallied his first playoff hat-trick, scoring a goal each period.

Now, the matchup for round two waits for the winner to be crowned between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators.

The Stars have fought to win back-to-back games against the Predators. But the two games prior to that, Nashville won back-to-back games.

In each of Dallas’ winning games, it went on to score three goals or more to claim victory. The only times the Stars lost was if they scored fewer than that.

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play of goaltending on both teams, it’s impressive to see that many goals make it into the net. The Predators’ star players have been quiet over the past fews games.

But Monday’s the night. They either push for a game seven or head home to bust out the golf clubs.

The Washington Capitals were down a player going into game five. TJ Oshie was shoved from behind into the boards by Warren Foegele in game four and headed straight to the locker room for examination.

On Easter Sunday, Oshie underwent a surgical procedure on his fractured right clavicle. This is sad news to Caps fans after word spread that he would be out indefinitely.

But that’s not to say they’re out of the count completely. The Caps went on to win 6-0 against the Hurricanes in game five, missing Oshie.

But a deeper playoff run would see the effects of this missing player, one of whom helped Washington to win the cup last year.

The Boston Bruins were down in the series 3-2 to Toronto going into game six. Their ability to win this game proved resilient.

They managed to score on both power plays within the first to take an early lead, even though Toronto managed to sneak one past Rask in the first. But after a well-tossed pass from Krejci, it bounced off Debrusk’s stick into the net.

The Bruins added to their lead, 3-1. Auston Matthews answered back after some quick passing by the Leafs in Boston’s zone, tallying his fifth goal in four games. Toronto was down only one, but after an empty netter, the game was pretty much over.

Onto game seven playoff hockey for these two.

Six and a half seconds left into the first period of game six of the San Jose–Vegas series, a sloppy neutral zone play from the Knights defense caused the Sharks to go up a goal in the first, courtesy of Logan Couture. Then, in the second period, after three back-to-back-

to-back shots against Martin Jones, Jonathan Marchessault managed to get one into the back of the net.

Those would be the only two goals scored in regular time. Despite getting the shots off and pushing their best, they went into a second overtime. Next, a penalty was called on the Sharks for slashing.

Power plays are intense, even more so in double OT hockey, but the Sharks managed to silence the rowdy Vegas crowd with a pass up the ice to Thomas Hertl. He skated into the zone and took a shot on net to score a shorthanded goal in the second overtime. The Sharks and Knights are going to game seven.

Despite what the records and stats say, there’s no predicting anything with playoff hockey. That’s what makes it so entertaining to watch.

A higher rank doesn’t ensure anything but four games. Beyond that, it’s up to a team’s will, strength and discipline.