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The Kleinman journey: Professors find balance in

professional, personal lives

By KYLE KONDOR Sports Editor K.D.Kondor@iup.edu

When Dr. Erin Kleinman began pursuing her master’s degree in communications studies at the Ohio State University in 2007, she had no idea it would lead to her working three jobs.

In 2016, that’s exactly what she’s doing, and she now realizes that’s all she’s ever wanted to do.

“I do so much better mentally, physically and emotionally when I have a variety of tasks in a day,” she said.

In 2005, Kleinman graduated from Hope College in Holland, Mich., with bachelor’s degrees in both dance and communications.

As a lifelong dancer primarily doing classical ballet, she felt pursuing a career in that field was what she was meant to do. After auditioning for several dance-related jobs in Florida, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, Kleinman ended up managing a dance studio in Nashville, Tenn. At that time, she

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began missing school.

“I wanted to pursue more of an academic career because I loved school,” she said. “I’m not going to toot my own horn, but I’m kind of good at it.”

Enter Steven Kleinman.

Through his own journey, Steve ended up at Ohio State at the same time as Erin. Having already earned his master’s degree at Syracuse University, Steve was pursuing his doctorate, placing him in an office right down the hall from Erin’s.

“There were about 18 of us that started the program at the same time,” Steve said. “So we all got very close, and Erin and I became best friends.”

Still unsure of exactly what she wanted to do with her life, OSU professors and others convinced Erin to begin a four-year program that allowed her to earn her master’s degree and doctorate, while also sticking around for the remainder of Steve’s time there.

“We started dating,” Steve said.

“And it was very serious. She realized how much she liked school

and that I was going to be there for a few more years. So she figured she might as well stay and keep doing what she was doing.”

On Dec. 29, 2012, about five months before graduation, Steve and Erin got married.

“A couple weeks before we got married,” Steve said, “I was offered a teaching job at [IUP]. And I took that job.”

For several reasons, Erin was happy with Steve’s decision to work in Indiana.

“Steven really wanted to be a professor,” she said. “And I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. So we let him lead the job search. He’s from Philadelphia, and my family is all over the Midwest. So it’s a good place for us.”

Steve began his tenure-track job as a communications media professor at IUP in August 2012, while Erin landed a temporary position as a teaching consultant at the University of Pittsburgh. Her next stop was a teaching job at Penn Highlands Community College.

“Eventually,” Erin said. “It was

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the right time to come up to IUP and ask if they had anything I could teach.”

Erin began the first of her three current jobs in spring 2014 as a faculty member at IUP doing all sorts of “odd jobs” within the communications media department.

“It’s very natural for us to be working in the same place,” Steve said. “It was odd for us to not be working in the same place when we first moved to Pittsburgh because we were so used to seeing each

other all throughout the day.”

The couple was also thrilled about Erin’s new position because it allowed her to get a part-time job as a dance teacher at Sue Hewitt’s Dance Studio in Indiana.

Enter Margaret “Maggie” Allison Kleinman.

On Aug. 12, 2015, Erin’s third job began. She became a mother.

“I knew that this is what I was going to be doing when I told Steven I’d let him go first in terms of finding a job,” Erin said. “And I’m really happy.”

After realizing that a nine-to-five job teaching academics or dance was not for her, Erin landed in the place she felt she belonged since Day 1.

“Working one full-time job was exhausting because all of those jobs by themselves don’t satisfy the creative and academic side of my brain,” she said. “It’s a dream come true being in the academic setting teaching and organizing, the dance studio teaching and also having the main focus of my life be raising a daughter.”

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Graduating seniors share final thoughts

By MARY ROMEO Staff Writer M.E.Romeo@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been home to the graduating Class of 2016 for four years, and now the seniors are ready to set sail and begin the rest of their lives that IUP has prepared them for.

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Jake Vallorani, psychology

Katlin Himmel, communications media

“I’m going to miss being in college and not having real responsibilities and the freedom, and although it’s kind of a contradiction, I’m excited to start making real money where I’ll be working with juveniles at Torrence Hospital in Blairsville.”

“I’m just excited for the unknown. I don’t really know what’s next, but I’m excited to figure it out. I’m going to miss the structure of college.

My advisor was really helpful, and I had everything figured out, but it’s not going to be like that anymore. Now it’s all up to me.”

“I’m going to miss the friends I’ve made and the shenanigans we’ve gotten into, but I’m looking forward to making my mark on the world.”

Patrick Leahy, marketing

“I’m going to miss not having any responsibilities, but then again, I’m excited to become an adult again.”

Matthew Sewell, communications media

“I’m definitely going to miss how everyone is so close at IUP, because my friends and I are spread out all over the place, but I’m excited about starting the real world.”

“I’m mostly excited to be independent and make my own money.

I’m going to miss the atmosphere of college and being surrounded by so many people all the time.”

Emily Kilar, nutrition and dietetics

Erin Kennedy, English

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student spotlight Hospitality graduate crowned Miss Pa. USA Ambassador

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

Brianne Lenhart (senior, hospitality management) was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA Ambassador 2016 on April 10 at the Pennsylvania USA Ambassador Pageant in Altoona.

At the same pageant, she was also awarded best in class for her academic achievements, the community service and activities award and the friendship award.

The Pennsylvania Pageant is a subsidiary of the USA Ambassador Pageant. Lenhart will advance to nationals in Palm Harbor, Fla., July 27 through Aug. 1. She shared her thoughts on nationals.

“It’s going to be a crazy, busy week, but I’m thrilled to get the chance to compete for a national title and hopefully reach more people about my platform,” she said.

The USA Ambassador Pageant is a charity-focused organization that promotes success in today’s young women through leadership, integrity, character and confidence.

The organization has donated to more than 20 different organizations over the years, including Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Lenhart started competing in 2011 when she was crowned Miss Canadohta Lake.

She has also been crowned Miss Waterfowl 2012 and the Crawford County Fair Queen in 2013.

“I am so honored and excited to have been selected as the Miss

Pennsylvania USA Ambassador 2016 and have the opportunity to represent the state at the national pageant in July,” Lenhart said.

As part of the USA Ambassador Pageant’s goals toward community service, Lenhart’s personal platform that she developed is called “Beauty is in the Details.”

During her reign, Lenhart will continue to educate the community about her platform as well as raise awareness for local nonprofits and charities. “Beauty is in the Details” focuses on professional etiquette and translating those skills to everyday life.

Lenhart developed the idea for the program in her hospitality management classes when she started thinking about how people are

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Brianne Lenhart (senior, hospitality management)

oftentimes perceived by how they conduct themselves in all types of situations.

“By being self-aware, aware of

others, and also situations, this will set one up for success in the long run,” Lenhart said. “These can easily be accomplished by using etiquette, leaving people with a positive feeling, and by observing.”

Even though Lenhart is graduating, she will be returning to IUP in the fall to pursue her master’s degree in employment and labor relations and sport management. She aspires to be an event director for a professional sports team.

“I encourage everyone to get involved on campus in an organization and volunteer,” Lenhart said.

“As students we are fortunate enough to have two communities to call home, and so that’s two areas where we can make a difference in the lives of others.”

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ADVICE from Faculty

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

Every year, the faculty of IUP watch a new class of graduates get ready to cross the stage and go from student to alumni. They know what it is like to make the sometimes-difficult transition.

For that reason, they shared some words of wisdom for this year’s graduating class: Dr. Theresa Gropelli, department chair of nursing and allied health professions: “As the graduates enter the workplace, they need to remember to ask a lot of questions and listen.”

Dr. Ramesh Soni, chair of the management department: “Volunteer to take on more and more tasks, committee work, etc. at work. It sounds like extra work, but it creates opportunity for networking and professional growth.

“Saying no is easy since there may not be any immediate financial

reward for the extra work. But, you may miss out on a life-changing opportunity. So, learn to say ‘yes.’”

Dr. Stephanie Caulder, chair of the music department: “Build bridges and don’t burn them, keep knocking on doors even when they sometimes seem too close in your face, and work hard. To paraphrase a quote about success: ‘While talent and hard work may have gotten you to the top, only character will keep you there.’”

Dr. B. Gail Wilson, chair of the communications media department: “Graduates from the department of communications media need to think about their job search like it is a job. Finding that first position can be difficult. Tailor your resume and application documents to each position.

Don’t just blindly send out applications without making sure what you are sending fits the job description.”

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ALUMNUS FEATURE Kenyan sciences alumnus recalls time at IUP

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

Not long ago, John Karanja Kamau (Classes of 2013 and 2015) found himself in the same spot as the current IUP students who are getting ready for graduation Saturday.

Kamau is originally from Nairobi, Kenya, but he came to Indiana six years ago to pursue his undergraduate degree at IUP. After four years, he graduated with bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry, as well as a minor in geography. He also earned his master’s degree in physics with a concentration in nanotechnology.

Currently, Kamau is planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering.

After he finishes that, Kamau wants to specialize in cancer research.

Because he has already experienced graduation, Kamau offered some advice to undergraduates,

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John Karanja Kamau (2013, 2015)

especially those interested in graduate school.

“Believe in yourself,” Kamau said. “[Don’t forget] the 4 Ds – discipline, determination, dedication and desire – in order to succeed.

“Don’t rush to graduate school.

Plan first. Talk to faculty who you are interested in working with. It’s valuable to know what you like and what you don’t.

“Graduate school should be a personal decision. You should do it when the time is right, so it will be something you really want to do. Some decide to work first.

[However, you should] go for it. It’s worth it at the end, but remember you need to work really hard and plan your time wisely.”

During his time at IUP, Kamau had a lot of experiences and achievements of which he is proud, including winning two awards at the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars forums.

In 2012, his poster, titled “Persea Americana as a Source of Biofuel,” tied for best poster from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

In 2015, he won the IUP Environmentally Conscious Organization’s eco-friendly award for his poster “Peeling the Way to Green Energy: The Use of Potato Peels as a Potential Source of Bio-Ethanol.”

Kamau came up with bioethanol inventions and represented IUP at the 2013 Undergraduate

Research at the Capitol of Pennsylvania event.

Also, Kamau plays forward for the International Soccer team. He explained what it is like to be part of the team.

“International soccer is just bringing people who have a common interest to play soccer both locally and internationally,” Kamau said. “In June 2012, we were sponsored by an international organization and took ten team members to Barcelona, Spain for soccer adventure at Camp Nou for 3 weeks.

We had some indoor tournament with La Masia and other soccer academies.

“Later, in June 2013, six of the team members and four new members [went with] the team to Lusail in Qatar for soccer adventure. The next soccer adventure is still in preparation, and I will be happy as the outgoing captain to give the entire team members an opportunity to travel to other countries and enjoy soccer as a sport.”

ADVICE from alum

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

Many IUP graduates are stressing over a common worry: finding and landing a job.

Anthony Steele (2014, business management) can recall this dilemma as if he were stressing over it just two years ago. “[The] best piece of advice for graduating students would be [to] get work experience in the field of study. This is valuable to future employers.”

Steele said graduates should not rely only on their grades, but also the work experiences they have accomplished over the years.

“Your GPA could help to get you in the door, but it definitely won’t land you a job,” he said. “[Even if you’re] a student with a 4.0 GPA, employers will move on if there is no work experience that sets them apart.”

“Prepare for all interviews.

Make sure [you] have an understanding of the job description and always have questions for the hiring employer.

“Show confidence in your interview, because perception goes a long way in the first 20-30 seconds.

Students should know their elevator pitches to introduce themselves and explain their experience and success in each experience.”

And, perhaps most importantly: “Show confidence in your degree.”

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Graduating seniors recall favorite IUP memories

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

Four years is a long time to be doing any single thing consistently. In college, however, four years seems to come and go in the blink of an eye.

While the entire experience may feel like a whirlwind to some, most students have at least a few specific memories they will cherish.

For some, these moments were made with the repetition of certain events, such as in the cases of Kayla Smith (senior, speech-language pathology) and Andy Volk (senior, communications media).

“My favorite memory has to be going to Jubilee every year with

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CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) IUP,” Smith said.

“When I think of college years from now, I think that Jubilee is what I will remember more than anything because I did it with my best friends.”

Volk also shared his thoughts.

“My favorite memories at IUP will always be the time I spent with everyone on Press Start,” Volk said, “and the thousands of moments that are impossible to remember all with the friends I made here.”

Lindsey Bennett (senior, nursing) said her favorite memories included the first weeks she spent at IUP. “I feel like when I first got to campus, during that first week of school, the environment was so welcoming when I was so nervous

to start school so far away from home,” Bennett said.

“It was a very warm environment.”

“My favorite memory from my college experience is the six weeks I spent backpacking across Spain as part of a study abroad experience,” Stefanie Johndrow (senior, journalism and public relations) said.

“Along with that, every opportunity that I’ve taken while here, even if it didn’t pan out, I’m grateful for.”

Among the thousands of instances sticking out to students as they reflect on the time the spent here in the midst of graduation celebrations, common themes of enjoyment from their choices at IUP and excitement for their futures away from it can be seen.

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Name: Mara Boggs Major: Nutrition and dietetics Headed to: West Hartford, Conn.

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Name: Michael Dailey Degree: Economics Headed to: Maryland Future Plan: National Security Agency

Name: Michaela Koveleskie Degree: Psychology and Religious studies Headed to: Cincinnati, Ohio Future Plan: Xavier University

Name: Sarah Hetrick Degree: Music education Headed to: Austin, Texas Future Plan: Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin

Name: Natalie Blazevich Degree: Nutrition and dietetics Headed to: Durham, N.C. Future Plan: Duke University Hospital

Name: Shawn Mosley Degree: Mathematics Headed to: Raleigh, N.C. Future Plan: North Carolina State University

Name: James Birch Degree: Biology Headed to: Louisville, Ky. Future Plan: University of Louisville

Name: Hannah Simon Degree: Art history and theater Headed to: New York City Future Plan: New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts

Name: Joshua Hill Degree: Communications media Headed to: Pittsburgh Future Plan: Root Sports

Name: Ian Taggart Degree: Communications media Headed to: Fort Benning, Ga., then Fort Carson, Colo.

Future Plan: Complete Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Benning, then moving to first duty station at Fort Carson

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Porcelain power rankings: Top 3 restrooms at IUP

By HECTOR GLANCY The Penn Staff the-penn@iup.edu

The following is an opinion: When arriving at college, it behooves the intelligent student to check out everything a campus has to offer before committing. Academic reputation, social offerings, average class size…these are all well and good, but the most important aspect almost always escapes the prospective freshman’s attention. I’m talking, of course, about bathrooms.

Depending on exactly how dedicated you are to your studies, you’ll spend between 15 and 80 percent of class time in the bathroom. That’s an awfully important thing to leave unchecked.

Don’t throw caution to the wind; put in your due diligence to find out about a campus’s bathrooms.

I promise you a more fulfilling and happy college experience if you do.

As for IUP, here are the definitive power rankings for the best of the best, the bathrooms that distinguish themselves above all others: 3. Leonard, first floor A sentimental choice, perhaps, as Leonard Hall will soon be just a hole in the ground.

However, its bathroom was always little more than that, anyway. As a liberal arts major (math

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people, you scare me and I don’t like you), I spent quite a bit of time here as a younger student.

This may seem odd, because Leonard’s bathrooms were never well maintained.

They were old, dirty and crowded. But there’s something to be said for character. You can have the cookie-cutter bathrooms. I’ll take the ones like this, where you can practically feel the nostalgia and knowledge of past generations seeping through the seat.

I feel bad for the current crop of incoming freshmen who will never get to sit in a stall at Leonard and listen to a drug deal occurring just on the other side of the door, or have the toilet paper holders empty in not just one but all three stalls

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and have to shuffle down the hall turtle-style to find another bathroom.

2. HUB, second floor Perhaps a little bit of a bias here, as this is the bathroom I use most often on campus. But familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt.

This bathroom is one of the newer on this list, so the facilities themselves are perfectly adequate.

But I get you, reader. This isn’t France; “adequate” doesn’t cut it.

This bathroom more than makes up for it with its almost total absence of foot traffic.

It only makes sense, as the second floor of the Hadley Union Building isn’t exactly one of the more heavily traveled areas on campus. Sometimes, a man needs a little time to himself. The HUB provides that.

Albert Einstein did some of his best thinking in bathrooms, or “deruumwitdecrappa” as they are called in Germany. If it worked for Einstein and his atomic bombcreating megamind, it can certainly work for you and a term paper on nutritional supplements or whatever the hell it is you’re learning.

1. Sprowls, first floor The clear, and really only, No. 1 choice, Sprowls Hall is the ’72 Dolphins, the ’98 Yankees and the 2nd SS Panzer Division rolled into one.

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gibles…this bathroom has all of them in spades.

It starts with the facilities themselves, the rock on which the church is built. Take all the other factors, and they can sit and spin without the strong foundation.

In this case, the facilities are well maintained, and as they came before the advent of dead-tech, postmodern architecture, they’re loaded with all the little things that make a bathroom great.

The faucets actually spit hot, not drizzle lukewarm. The toilets are close enough to the floor so the short-legged among us don’t dangle like a 6-year-old in a booster seat.

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As for foot traffic, it’s the perfect mix. Not too much, not too little.

When it comes to the aesthetics, the drawings on the wall are excellent, as only fitting in an art building. If I had to point to one factor that really puts Sprowls over the top, it’s the artwork.

I think the IUP art department should offer some sort of academic credit to the artistic student who puts in the work, day in and day out, to make the bathroom a better place for everyone.

A plain bathroom is a boring bathroom. Put all that together, and all the other bathrooms on this list were really just competing for second place.

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After a two-year wait, ‘Views’ is finally here

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

The following is a review: “Views,” Drake’s fourth studio album, is a catchy portrait of the rapper’s typical topics: mistrust, love and his lavish lifestyle.

The highly anticipated album leaked April 28, just one day before its scheduled release date.

“Views” is a 20-track journey from the 29-year-old’s roots to his current state of success. Tracks like “Western Road Flows” depict a modest beginning for the Torontoborn rapper, and tracks like “Childs Play” exemplify Drake’s extravagant way of life.

The album includes a few features from artists like Future and Rihanna.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Drake album if it wasn’t riddled with a few songs revealing his struggles with love. “Too Good,” featuring Rihanna, and “Feel No Ways” are “Views’” exclusive love ballads.

“I’ve been waiting for the release of “Views” for months now,” said Carmen Barkley (sophomore, human resources management).

“My first time listening, I have to admit, I was disappointed. However, the more I’ve listened to it, the more I’ve fallen in love, and now I can’t stop listening!” Barkley said.

“I was really surprised by Drake’s new album “Views” because of its

majority of low-beat songs,” said Eva Pelliconi (junior, dietetics).

Fans have been waiting for “Views” since late 2014, when references to the album started surfacing in the media.

Although the album has been a huge topic of discussion, reviews are just so-so. There’s no doubt the lyricism is dark and startling, but was the album worth the hype? It’s debatable.

If fans are searching to see a new side of Drake, they won’t find it in this album. It’s what’s to be expected from Drake, and not much more. “Views” has the same shameless, Instagram-captionworthy songs fans have grown to adore.

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This is a satirical news column.

Bad news hits Class of 2016 on eve of graduation

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD Lead News Writer A.M.Mansfield@iup.edu

The Class of 2016 is faced with some heartbreaking news, as thousands of businesses announced Friday that they are no longer accepting four-year degrees as a valid form of education.

From Apbel to Genoral Electrik, major companies around the world are saying that a bachelor’s degree simply isn’t enough education for their potential employees.

“We simply feel that students are coming into our companies without enough knowledge to function properly in a real-world setting,” said Marjorie Moneybags, chairwoman of ATNT. “We have recent graduates who are setting fires to our buildings because they tried to use a break-

room microwave to make Easy Mac. Safe to say, it’s getting out of hand.

“It is only possible to replace so many of our headquarters before we need to put a stop to things.”

Many other corporations have agreed with Moneybags that they find their younger employees to be less knowledgeable about seemingly easy tasks.

“Excessive napping has also become a chief problem for my HR staff,” Lucifer Loanshark, CEO of Big Banks Inc., added.

“Recent graduates are frequently so shocked by the stress of life outside of college and have such poor sleeping and eating habits that they are unable to function during normal business hours.

They find any open space – a cubicle, a bathroom stall, the ground underneath water fountains – and

IUP’s Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony is Saturday.

simply begin to sleep.

“While this isn’t as much of a safety hazard as the macaroni and cheese epidemic, it is still a large problem for employees who are

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trying to be productive,” he said.

At this year’s annual gathering of the world’s largest businesses, Commercial Association of SemiInternational Heritage (CASH), a

unanimous vote decided that all allied conglomerates – 16,789 industries – would only hire those with master’s degrees or doctorates.

“We have nothing against college students,” said Juan Purshent, head of CASH’s conventionplanning committee.

“They are just such a nuisance at this time. We believe a few more months – or years – in college would benefit all parties by raising the average level of maturity of employees, kind of like in the Cheez-It commercials.

“When these alumni become fully-functioning members of society, we will gladly hire them.”

Luckily, there is some hope for recent graduates. There is still time left to register for graduate courses in IUP’s 2016 fall semester.

Also, California just raised its minimum wage.

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Third ‘Captain America’ film entertains relentlessly

By RAFER GUZMAN Newsday TNS

Near the beginning of “Captain America: Civil War,” the superheroes known as The Avengers sit for a tongue-lashing by Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross. He’s angry about the major cities the crew has destroyed in various movies, including New York City; Washington, D.C.; some place called Sokovia; and now Lagos, Nigeria.

Ross, played by William Hurt in a stern suit, wants to rein in the Avengers. “For the past four years,” he fumes, “you’ve operated with unlimited power and no supervision!”

You could say the same about Disney-Marvel, the studio team that formed in 2009 and has been laying waste to the box office ever since. In “Captain America: Civil War,” the title hero and his friends are accused of being arrogant and domineering. Audiences might feel the same about these movies some day – but only when they stop being entertaining.

That point hasn’t arrived quite yet. The third “Captain America” film entertains relentlessly, which is to say loudly and busily, but with enough humor and intelligence to make it seem less pandering than it actually is.

Its central theme of unchecked power has a topical resonance in

a post-Snowden era, but of course that’s hardly the point. “Civil War” is here to provide explosions, stunts, big-budget effects and the answer to such burning questions as: Who would win in a fight _ Captain America (Chris Evans) or Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.)?

After the Avengers split into two camps – with Iron Man uncharacteristically bowing to the authorities while the Captain refuses – we’ll watch an enjoyable free-for-all involving Scarlett Johansson’s athletic Black Widow, Paul Bettany’s godlike Vision and many, many more.

Neither The Hulk nor Thor show up, but hey, there’s Paul Rudd as the jocular Ant-Man! And newcomer Chadwick Boseman (“42”) as the cult favorite Black Panther!

And Tom Holland as the very newest Spider-Man (he’s young and slightly fidgety)!

Lurking behind the chaos is Daniel Bruhl as Zemo, whose nefarious plans include the Captain’s old frenemy, Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan).

Directed with all the requisite bombast by Anthony and Joe Russo from a crammed but fast-paced screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, “Captain America: Civil War” is a well-built machine that performs its function perfectly. In other words, the domination continues.

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‘Jungle Book’ adds to box-office streak

By TRE’VELL ANDERSON Los Angeles Times TNS

For the third straight week, Disney’s “The Jungle Book” bested all others at the box office, pushing its worldwide gross to almost $700 million and continuing a hot streak for the Burbank entertainment giant.

The studio’s retelling of the classic Rudyard Kipling story pulled in an estimated $42.4 million in the U.S. and Canada, beating expectations of $30 million to $35 million.

The $175 million live-action and computer-generated production, directed by Jon Favreau, has made $252.1 million domestically and $684.8 million worldwide.

Disney’s strong run at the box office is expected to continue next week as its latest Marvel Studios picture, “Captain America: Civil War,” hits American theaters. It already has grossed an impressive $200.2 million from international markets.

The company’s other 2016 blockbuster, “Zootopia,” finished in the No. 6 spot domestically in

its ninth week and raised its global gross to about $932 million.

Like “Zootopia,” “The Jungle Book” has a shot at reaching the coveted $1 billion mark, analysts say. “The Jungle Book” had little competition over the weekend.

Though Universal’s “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” was expected to be a blockbuster, the part-prequel, part-spinoff followed a lessthan-stellar debut with just $9.4 million over the weekend, good enough for second place. The picture, made for $115 million, has grossed about $34 million domes-

tically and $131 million worldwide.

Warner Bros.’ “Keanu,” Open Road’s “Mother’s Day” and Focus Features’ “Ratchet and Clank” debuted to unspectacular results.

“Keanu,” starring comic duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele from Comedy Central’s “Key & Peele,” finished third with about $9.4 million.

Although analysts projected a gross of up to $15 million, the studio’s expectations were more modest, at about $10 million.

Key and Peele play friends trying to save a stolen kitten in the

R-rated action comedy. Peele teamed with “Key & Peele” collaborator Alex Rubens to write the screenplay, which is directed by the show’s Peter Atencio.

Audiences and critics were relatively pleased with “Keanu.” Moviegoers gave it a B grade, according to polling firm CinemaScore, and 75 percent of Rotten Tomatoes critics rated the film positively.

The feature, in partnership with New Line, cost $15 million to make.

Next week seemingly belongs to “Captain America: Civil War,” with no other major releases planned.

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Farewell, Ditch:

By KYLE KONDOR Sports Editor K.D.Kondor@iup.edu

When an exchange of words between a coach and umpire makes the news, it’s usually for the wrong reason.

But when Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference umBASEBALL pire Brian Gillespie heard IUP baseball coach Jeff Ditch was retiring after 11 seasons with the program, only kind words were shared.

“Jeff,” Gillespie said Sunday in a text message to Ditch, “[I] just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your professionalism over the years. I can honestly say that I have become better at what I do because of you. I treasured all the things I’ve learned from our interactions and from just watching a true baseball guy practice his craft.

I feel I can speak for most in my ranks and say you will be missed and never forgotten. Thanks again for all you have done.”

Ditch, IUP baseball’s all-time winningest coach with 253 victories, returned to his hometown in North Dakota Wednesday after an-

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nouncing his retirement.

“I just feel like home is where I need to be,” Ditch said. “It was extremely hard for me to leave [Indiana]. I had 11 years worth of friends there that are like my family.”

When someone retires, the first move is to get rid of the nameplate that sat outside his or her office.

But that wasn’t necessary for Ditch because instead of his name, the nameplate outside of his office says, “win with class.” The motto, instilled into the baseball program when Ditch came to IUP in 2006, emphasizes his belief that effort in the classroom is as important as effort on the field.

“You can see what he’s done by looking at the way his athletes conduct themselves,” IUP athletic director Steve Roach said. “He never made IUP baseball about him.”

Under Ditch, 299 players earned Dean’s List honors while 141 were named PSAC Scholar Athletes.

On the field, he helped 55 players earn PSAC postseason honors.

He coached two first-team AllAmericans: Paul Bingham in 2010 and Ryan Uhl in 2015. Both were selected in the MLB Amateur Draft.

“He was a mentor to me,” Bing-

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IUP’s all-time winningest baseball coach steps down after 11 seasons with the program

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ham said. “He straightened me out a lot. As soon as I went to college under Jeff Ditch’s program, it completely changed everything.”

The Crimson Hawks hadn’t reached 20 wins since 1998 prior to Ditch’s arrival. But during his tenure, they reached that mark nine times. In 2008, he led the team to a program record 36 wins. In 2010, IUP won the PSAC West Division.

In 2011, they advanced to the PSAC championship game for the first time since 1990.

“He did great things for a program that was pretty much lost,” Bingham said. “When I got there in 2006, it was chaos. In two years, we were on top of the PSAC.” Ditch walked off the field wear-

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ing a Crimson Hawks uniform one last time Saturday following a loss to Mercyhurst University in Erie.

He said parents of the Mercyhurst players waited for him by the IUP bus so they could thank him and congratulate him for all that he’s done over the years.

“I’m sad to see Coach go,” IUP senior outfielder Hunter Bigler (kinesiology, health & sports science) said. “He never believed in individualism but instead held his players to a standard that many people in today’s society lack.”

Collared shirts to team meetings, a clean shave before every game, no bad language and success in the classroom are things Ditch required, according to Bigler.

“The things he challenged us to do made me a better person,” Bigler said. “For that, I am grateful he was my coach for four years.”

Ditch said that he told Roach about his decision April 27 while the two were jogging together.

“I didn’t see it coming,” Roach said. “I was sad because, selfishly, that’s a loss for our student-athletes and our department.”

Roach has served as chairman of the PSAC baseball coaches since

2009, which is how he met Ditch.

Roach said Ditch would send him emails after certain events thanking him for his hard work and everything he does for PSAC baseball.

“My initial reaction was that he goes out of his way to be polite,” Roach said. “Then I moved to IUP and realized that’s who he is.”

Roach said that no search for a new coach has begun.

“We’ve focused on coach Ditch the last couple of days and trying to make sure we send him off the right way,” he said. “The program is in a good place, and it has good foundation so we’re expecting a solid candidate pool.”

Before IUP, Ditch was an assistant at five other colleges, one of which was Penn State University. In the midst of his time as a college coach, Ditch coached in summer leagues and did charity work in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. At 49, Ditch said he isn’t sure what the future holds.

“For me, it was all about IUP baseball,” he said. “It hasn’t been about me and won’t be. I don’t want to lose in the shuffle that it’s about the players and alumni. They made these 11 years special.”

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First-half 8-0 run pushes Crimson Hawks to semifinals

By MATT STAUB Staff Writer M.A.Staub@iup.edu

IUP beat Millersville University 14-10 Saturday in the first round of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships.

However, the win did not come easy, as the Crimson TENNIS Hawks found themselves down 5-0 early.

IUP committed three costly turnovers in the early going.

IUP found its footing when freshman Adriana Greco (biology) scored an unassisted goal with 15:34 to go in the first half. This started an 8-0 run that sent the Crimson Hawks into halftime leading 8-6.

Greco, Ally Burrows (freshman,

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Brenna Gallagher, left, had a season-high seven ground balls in IUP’s win Saturday.

exercise science), Amy Weinberg (senior, special education), Sarah Harshman (sophomore, child development & family relations), Kim Hooven (junior, elementary & special education) and Brittney Palardy (senior, exercise science) scored during the 8-0 run.

The second half was also a close affair, as Millersville narrowed IUP’s lead to a single goal at one point.

In the end, the Crimson Hawks pulled away with a four-goal burst to close at the game.

On offense, Greco scored a game-high four goals while dish-

ing out an assist. Weinberg played a complete game scoring three goals and dishing out three assists while contributing four draw controls and causing three turnovers.

Weinberg, who is already the PSAC career assists leader, is one away from tying her own singleseason school record of 67.

On defense, the team regrouped and held strong after giving up the early goals to the Marauders. Maggie Malane (junior, nursing) caused three turnovers and two ground balls, while Breanna Gallagher (senior, child development & family relations) had seven ground balls and one caused turnover. In goal, Angela Lontoc (sophomore, natural sciences) held strong with a 10save performance.

“That game was a step-by-step process of making slight adjust-

ments to our defense,” Lontoc said.

“Every time there was a goal or a breakdown, we would discuss our mistakes as a group.”

IUP will take on the No. 2 seeded West Chester University Rams in the conference semifinals.

The Crimson Hawks will look to avenge a one-goal loss suffered against the Rams April 9 in a cold, snowy game. A win against West Chester would give IUP its first PSAC championship berth in program history.

“We are going to come out hard and learn from our mistakes from the first game,” Weinberg said.

“We know we are fully capable of beating them. We just need to prove it.”

The game will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Erie.

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After 127 starts, IUP will need to For sixth straight time, IUP replace Francis at second base falls to Cal in championship

By ALEXANDRIA MANSFIELD

By PAT CROSSAN

Senior Rachel Francis did all she could to keep IUP’s championship hopes alive in the team’s Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference tournament elimination game against Kutztown University April 26.

She went 1-for-2 with a walk, RBI and SOFTBALL run scored while recording the team’s only extra-base hit.

However, the Crimson Hawks lost 3-2, and Francis’ collegiate softball career came to an end.

Francis (psychology), a member of the Crimson Hawks since the 2013 season, played in 148 games and started in 127, mostly at second base.

“Rachel has been such a great member of the team for the last four years,” head coach Bill Graham said. “She has provided stability at the position during her time, and she has shown to be a great competitor for us.”

In 2015, Francis started

In a battle of the top Atlantic Region teams, IUP fell short in a 5-3 outing against California University of Pennsylvania in the 2016 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship.

IUP was seeking its first conference tiTENNIS tle Saturday at Bloomsburg University.

IUP has faced Cal U in the PSAC title match the past six years and have finished as runner-up every time.

This was Cal U’s 10th consecutive PSAC title dating back to 2007.

IUP went down 0-3 after doubles play, which was an unusual start for the Crimson Hawks.

The No. 1 team of Jarka Petercakova (junior, international business) and Luise von Agris (sophomore, international business and general management) lost 9-8, 9-7 in the tiebreaker.

The No. 2 doubles team of Alanna McFail (senior, biology) and Rachel Wood

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(Kyle Kondor/ The Penn) In 148 games played throughout her four years at IUP, Rachel Francis hit 12 home runs, had 104 hits, 59 RBIs, 77 runs and 21 stolen bases.

in all 42 of the team’s games and set career-highs with 36 hits, six doubles, two triples, six homeruns, 21 RBIs and a .529 slugging percentage.

She also stole seven bases in eight attempts and had a .960 fielding percentage.

“Rachel brings a combination of speed and power that you don’t see often in second basemen,” Graham said. “She is a converted shortstop so she had to learn the position when she got here, but it was a smooth transition for her.”

This season, Francis had a .967 fielding percentage, 17 RBIs, eight stolen bases and one home run.

“Rachel can affect the game and her teammates without being the best player,” Graham said. “She helps the younger kids see what they need to do both

on and off the field.”

Graham said he knew Francis for a long time because her older sister played for his wife, Sabrina Lane, who is also a college softball coach.

“Rachel is probably the most talented of the three sisters in the family,” he said. “We’ve been very glad she chose IUP, and our program is better for it.”

Next season’s Crimson Hawks softball team will be missing four players who are graduating Saturday.

“The team will miss her steady influence,” Graham said.

“She is a calm person but a strong competitor. I think people gravitate toward her, and she has been an influence. We will need to find a way to replace her talent and attitude.”

(junior, criminology) lost 8-2.

Claudia Menes (freshman, athletic training) and Raquel Gonzalez (junior, management) played at the No. 3 spot and lost 9-7.

The women’s team fought back in singles play, but it wasn’t enough to earn the match victory.

Petecakova won 6-2, 6-2 at the No. 1 spot.

Gonzalez won at her spot, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3).

Playing at the fifth spot, Menes won 6-2, 2-6, 6-2.

Prior to the loss against Cal, IUP defeated West Chester 5-0 in the semifinals.

The Hawks’ doubles teams swept West Chester to take a 3-0 lead heading into singles play.

Menes got the win in singles, 6-1, 6-1.

Wood won 6-1, 6-0 to clinch the win for the team.

Petercakova, von Agris, Gonzalez and Sophie Butland (junior, exercise science) did not finish their games due to the Hawks clinching a 5-0 win.

The team lost in the conference championship, but its season is not over.

IUP’s next step is the

(Darius Lighty/ The Penn) Rachel Wood was instrumental in helping IUP reach its sixth consecutive PSAC title game.

NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament.

They’re expected to serve as one of the two hosts.

The regional championship takes place Sunday and Monday.

The winner of the tournament will advance to the NCAA Division II Round of 16, which takes place in Denver May 18 to May 21.

Friday, Butland was the fourth IUP women’s tennis player to be named the 2016 PSAC Women’s Tennis Champion Scholar Athlete.

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(IUP Athletics) Jeremy Claypoole qualified for the PSAC Championships at The Penn Relays in Philadelphia when he finished with a distance of 14.13 meters in the triple jump.

FOUR RUNNERS QUALIFY

One chance remains for those who haven’t

By MALUSI KITCHEN Staff Writer M.J.Kitchen@iup.edu

Four IUP runners qualified with Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference marks at The Penn Relays in Philadelphia Thursday through Saturday and the Paul Kaiser Classic Saturday.

Head coach Joey Zins believes the team’s best effort TRACK & FIELD came in the relays, which is known as the premier running event in the country, featuring some of the top runners from each school.

“The Penn Relays is a different experience altogether compared to every other meet on our schedule,” Zins said. “There are high school teams, college teams and professionals competing from all over the country and the world.”

Jeremy Claypoole (senior, exercise science) qualified in The Penn Relays with a distance of 14.13 meters in the triple jump.

In the 5,000 meters, Greg Beaudette (junior, exercise science) ran a time of 14:56.83, whiloe and Alex Hampel (senior, biology) ran a time of 15:08.76.

The 4x100 and 4x400 IUP women’s teams also earned a spot at The Penn Relays.

The 4x100 of Zhane Vermon (freshman, criminology), Carley Petney (junior, criminology prelaw), Kiah Walton (sophomore, fashion merchandising) and As-Sa-

ta Hall (freshman, criminology) finished in 48.89 seconds. The 4x400 team of Walton, Valmon, Heather Sternby (sophomore, nursing) and Christina Robertson (senior, exercise science) finished in 4:13.88.

“The relay teams had excellent showings,” Zins said.

Aside from her success in the relays, Petney also recorded a personal best in the 100 meters.

Several IUP runners also competed at The Paul Kaiser Classic.

“We had a larger group for the Paul Kaiser invitational,” Zins said. “This meet is the second-tolast chance to qualify for PSACs or to attain a new personal best.”

Stephanie Heming (sophomore, nursing) earned a qualifying mark in the 1,500 meters with a time of 4:59.64. Elizabeth Coppella (sophomore, exercise science) qualified in the pole vault by finishing with a height of 3.26 meters.

Zins is looking forward to the runners preparing for the SRU Last Chance Qualifier Friday.

“We didn’t have as many meets earlier in the season so we really need the opportunities now,” Zins said.

“For some, this will be their final tune up for conference championships so we are looking to build some confidence and stay competition sharp.”

The PSAC Championships are May 12 through 14 in Mansfield, and the NCAA Championships are May 26 through 28 in Bradenton, Fla.

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