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TEN discusses entertainment budget

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While students are reminiscing about their favorite moments from Thursday’s homecoming concert, members of The Entertainment Network can finally relax after a months-long planning process for the show.

The planning stages of the concert have been ongoing since the spring semester, when TEN used its Twitter account to ask Indiana University of Pennsylvania students who they would like to see perform at the homecoming concert, the organization’s marquee event. TEN then used a middle agent – Matthew Walt of Articulate Entertainment – to negotiate pricing with artists’ representatives.

While criticized in the past for its tendency to have a hip-hop act for the homecoming concert, results of a TEN survey showed that rap was still the overwhelming majority genre that students wanted to see. A country show was the next highest sought-after concert, according to the survey.

Though there is a wish list of prospective artists that would fall into TEN’s budget range, the organization must adhere to a slew of other considerations before a final contract with a headlining artist can be signed.

“We’re locked in by the IUP administration for the homecoming show,” Sam Barker, director of Program Services and TEN adviser, said.

“It has to be on the Thursday night of homecoming weekend. When you can only make one date available for an artist, it’s rather limited to who you can go for.”

The next step in the process was finding an artist who would fit in the budget

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and would also have the ever-important Thursday night availability.

“We need to keep our tickets under $20,” Barker said, “so that really affects the contract price that we can put out there.”

Topping the list of more than 20 prospective acts included young stars like Iggy Azalea, Mac Miller, Childish Gambino and Chance the Rapper. While the Australian Azalea “would have doubled the cost of the tour,” Miller also was cut from the list after demanding too much money.

Ultimately, TEN chose Chance the Rapper for his affordable price tag and because he was headlining the Verge Campus Fall Tour, which is supported by two opening acts of varying genres.

“We took into the account that maybe people don’t want just rap,” said Hanibal Inker (senior, marketing), executive and graphics chair, “which is why we felt that the multi-genre show was such a big deal because we could bring multiple genres as well as pleasing the majority.

We could also try and please the minority votes with that.”

In contrast to years past, this year’s homecoming events also include tents in front of the Hadley Union Building.

“It’s going to have a more festival feel than we’ve ever had,” Barker said.

After a short bidding war that resulted in TEN paying $80,000 for the Verge Tour, Chance the Rapper was officially locked in as the homecoming performer with supporting acts Sweater Beats and Young & Sick, who is a young R&B singer and has also designed Foster the People’s sophomore album “Supermodel.” Young & Sick cancelled last minute, but the show went on.

Zach Clark, Director of Student

Activities & Assessment and TEN adviser, said that they wanted the show for Chance’s popularity and the low price.

“On top of the contract price, which is $80,000, that also included fees that we would normally pay separately,” Clark said.

Things like lighting, sound production, agent fees and the cost of the openers were also included in the contract, which will create a “huge cost savings to us and the student fund budget,” according to Clark.

TEN will still have to foot the bill for union labor used for ticket takers, campus police and other security, meaning the total overhead cost of the entire event will range from $105,000 to $110,000. The ticket sale goal was 2,000 tickets, which would generate $30,000 in revenue and bring the net hit on the budget back down to the original $80,000.

Keeping the hit on the budget to a minimal is key for TEN, as costs of prior acts have meant the reduction in the total amount of shows that can be offered throughout the school year. TEN’s yearly music budget is $134,000, which has been frozen for five years.

The 2012 homecoming show featuring hip-hop stars B.o.B and Tyga generated about $50,000 in revenue through ticket sales, but the total cost was about $206,000.

“That year knocked out about twoand-a-half shows,” Clark said.

Another factor in TEN choosing a lower-cost concert had to do with the organization being the sole supporter of the event. In years past, the Black Emphasis Committee served as a co-sponsor, meaning more available funds and less of an impact on both the organization’s budgets.

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Additional info • Since the opening of the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex in spring 2011, The Entertainment Network has been faced with increased fees of using the arena.

• The increased available capacity for shows in the KCAC is the reason for the increase. Before 2011, homecoming concerts and other big events at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were held in Memorial Field House.

“Since we got into doing the homecoming show in the KCAC, we have had to cut a number of our music productions down by at least one over the course of the year,” Sam Barker, Director of Program Services and TEN adviser, said. “And that’s just the cost of using the arena. It’s not a rental fee – it’s not anything IUP or Global Spectrum is putting on us. It’s just the real cost of putting on a show in an arena of that size.”

• While the KCAC can pack approximately 5,000 into the Ed Fry Arena for a concert, the only other truly viable place to hold a large event is the Hadley Union Building’s Ohio Room, which can hold only about 700 people.

“We can really only do one KCAC show,” Barker said. “If we were to do two, we would be pretty well wiped out.”

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Alcohol Violations

• Douglas Ware Jr., 22, of Harrisburg, was taken into custody and charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct in the 00 block of North Coulter Avenue Oct. 5 at 1:27 a.m., according to borough police. Ware was lodged in the county jail.

• Monica Urbanski, 20, of Leechburg, was cited for public drunkenness and underage drinking after she was observed walking in and out of a traffic lane and nearly walked into two houses along Garman Avenue Oct. 3 at 2:50 a.m., according to university police.

• Angeline B. Givens, 18, of Monroeville, and Brad A. Delo, 18, of White Oak, were cited for underage drinking when university police conducted an investigation in Suites on Maple East Oct. 4 at 12:46 a.m., according to university police. Delo was transported to Indiana Regional Medical Center for treatment. Givens and Delo are not IUP students.

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• A white Toyota Camry parked in the 00 block of North Taylor Avenue was damaged Oct. 8 at approximately 12:21 a.m. The suspect was described as a white male in his late 30s wearing a blue button-up shirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact the borough police at 724-349-2121.

• A black 1999 Volvo parked in the Washington Street Parking Lot was damaged Oct. 3 sometime between 9 a.m. and noon. Anyone with information is asked to contact university police at 724-357-2141.

Theft

• A gray iPhone 5s with a black Spek case was reported stolen from the front courtyard area of Delaney Hall Sept. 28 at 1 a.m. The phone is valued at $600. Anyone with information is asked to contact university police.

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• A school-age boy was reportedly harassed by three older males at Fifth and Philadelphia streets Oct. 3 between 2:50 p.m. and 3 p.m. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact borough police.

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• A white, female pitbull was found wondering IUP campus Sept. 26 around 7:03 a.m. Possible owners of the dog should contact the Indiana County Humane Society.

• Borough police responded to a report of a gunshot being fired into a residence in the 1200 block of Philadelphia Street Sept. 16 a 12:05 a.m. A small caliber round was found in the residence after coming through the exterior wall and into the bedroom. No one was injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact borough police.

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Borough, university police prepare for homecoming

By CASEY KELLY Staff Writer C.M.Kelly@iup.edu

It is time again for the first celebratory weekend of the year at Indiana University of Pennsylvania – homecoming weekend.

After a rambunctious IUPatty’s celebration in the spring of 2014, both borough and university police are preparing for this weekend.

University spokeswoman Michelle Fryling said she is unable to comment on specific police strategy for the weekend but that students should be aware and cautious while celebrating this weekend.

“We are partnering with other police agencies throughout Indiana County as necessary,” Fryling said. “We are also going to try and monitor social media to become aware of what’s going on because we do hear of these things.”

Borough police chief William Sutton presented a seven-page report of homecoming arrests in 2013 at an Indiana Borough Council meeting last year, according to AM 1160 WCCS’s website.

“Sutton said that from 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, calls for service increased 252 percent,” said the report.

Out of the 156 total arrests by the borough police during Homecoming 2013, 90 of those accused of crimes were taken into custody.

Increased enrollment in 2013 is not

the sole reason for increased police citations. In fall 2003, 13,868 students were enrolled, and in fall 2013, 14,728 were enrolled, a mere 6 percent increase in enrollment.

“Our police officers, the borough, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement Group and the Pennsylvania State Police are all working together to coordinate police coverage,” said President Michael Driscoll in a Hawk Report from Feb. 23 regarding future IUPatty’s and Homecoming preparations.

“In 2012, we had about 97 cases, but in 2013 – where we had all of this noise about things – there were 70 cases, more or less,” Driscoll said. “In 2012, there were about 114 students, and in 2013 about 92 students.”

After 2014’s IUPatty’s celebration, Driscoll sent out a statement to students and faculty, saying: “We must make it clear that what happened last weekend does not represent who we are. We must take further action to not let this happen again.”

The statement went on to say that the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will be working with the Indiana County Emergency Management staff to examine what happened over that weekend and develop plans to minimize future homecoming and IUPatty’s celebrations.

Above all, Fryling said that students should be especially cautious and smart during this celebratory weekend.

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Monte Carlo Night offers partying alternative

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

Monte Carlo Night will be held in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. as an alternative way for students to celebrate homecoming weekend.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Kovalchick Complex Box Office or The Center for Student Life in 303 Pratt.

Students can also request tickets online and pick them up at a convenient time from the Center for Student Life.

After approximately seven months of planning from the Center of Student Life, this will be their second year hosting Monte Carlo Night.

Nearly 20 student volunteers and over 500 students are expected to attend the event, according to James Smith, ex-

ecutive director of The Pulse.

Some of the games that will be offered on Saturday night are Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Craps, Roulette and Bingo.

When gambling and playing games, students will receive $10,000 in play money for the night, which can also be used to raffle with and win big.

Along with the games, there will be a dance floor, professional casino dealers and disc jockeys, laser tag, catered food and prizes.

Some of the prizes include: Beats

by Dr. Dre headphones, bikes, an iPad mini, a Smart TV, Pittsburgh Penguins tickets and gift cards.

Many sponsors helped contribute to Monte Carlo Night, such as Golden Key International Society, Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students, Residence Hall Association, The Co-Op Store and Eb-

erly College of Business and Information Technology.

The Center for Student Life encourages students to attend the event because students will not only have chances at winning luxurious prizes: They will also be safe while still having fun.

Students have expressed very positive feelings toward Monte Carlo Night.

“It’s a really good alternative,” Shannon Phillips (criminology, junior) said.

“It shows that IUP isn’t all about alcohol and that it has a lot to offer to everyone.”

“It’s nice to have an event like this for people that aren’t into drinking and partying,” Kelly Parsons (natural sciences, sophomore) said, “because it gives them an outlet to still have fun.”

“I think it’s a really good idea to have something like this on campus,” Samantha Whistler (English, junior) said. “I might make my way to it.”

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Indiana Area Collaborative Team discusses saftey in preparation of Homecoming 2014

Board of Directors holds session before Homecoming Weekend

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By MARY ROMEO

By JENNIFER BUSH

Homecoming was the main topic of discussion at a meeting held at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex Monday evening.

Forty-five members of the stakeholders meeting were in attendance in the PNC Room of the KCAC. The group renamed itself the Indiana Area Collaborative Team, and it consists of first responders, Indiana Borough elected officials, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, landlords and IUP representatives, to name a few.

The IACT meets monthly to discuss safety for the IUP community and surrounding areas. Dr. Michael A. Driscoll, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s president, said he hopes to be able to “talk openly and improve communication,” between students and residents.

New to homecoming this year is

the addition of press conferences at the KCAC starting at noon on Friday and running through Monday. The Public Information Officer for the homecoming weekend is Michelle Fryling, IUP’s director of communications. She will handle all of the press’ questions and answers.

Emergencies will still be directed to the proper police station or 911.

There will be two clean up days for homecoming: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon.

Driscoll said that IUP’s students have really “stepped up their game.”

He added that IUP’s reputation is important and thinks that there is “a push for the student body to be aware of their impact.”

Kate Linder, associate dean of students for student life and community engagement, is the homecoming planning committee chair. A new option for students is the Monte Carlo night, which is being held in the KCAC Saturday. Starting at

9 p.m., the event will have games, food and movies for all in attendance. The university is expecting between 800 and 1,000 students for this event.

Kicking off the IUP homecoming weekend was Chance the Rapper, who performed Thursday night in the Ed Fry Arena.

There are many different options for students looking for entertainment this weekend. IUP’s women’s volleyball is having a tournament at the KCAC on Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. Homecoming bingo, sponsored

by Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students, starts at 10 p.m. Friday and is being held in the Ohio Room of the Hadley Union Building.

A homecoming parade will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. from the 13th block of Philadelphia Street.

“We are planning for a smooth weekend, but preparing for a lot of different scenarios,” Fryling said.

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With homecoming on the way, the Student Cooperative Association Board of Directors meeting was held.

Dr. Josh Castle, chair of the Finance Committee, took recommendations from previous finance committee meetings and addressed them at the Co-Op Board of Directors meeting.

With a projected deficit of $92,720, the Finance Committee meeting, which occurred on Sept. 18, recommended looking into the bus reserves.

The suggested financial approach was to take $120,000 out of the $165,000 bus fund to help operate the budget for this year.

With money being cut from the bus fund, the bus fee might increase within the next year.

The Finance Committee usually has

about $30,000 at the beginning of the year for new charges.

The plan is to take some of the money from the bus fund to help the operating budget for this year because there are a number of other requests to filter in.

There is a tentative plan in place that might help address budget considerations.

A question addressed at the meeting was a concern about homecoming T-shirts being sold on campus without permission forms.

Anyone that was removed from campus for selling T-shirts was removed because their shirts needed to be approved, and they needed a reservation to sell.

Dr. David Piper, chair of the board, said, “I wish everyone a happy and very safe homecoming experience.

“It’s great to go out and enjoy yourself – just know where to draw the line.”

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A look back – while the look of campus has changed since 1972, the Co-Op (top and bottom left) is still serving Indiana University of Pennsylvania students today.

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Be an inspiration to all on camp Eighty-fourth annual Homecoming Parade

By URSUS FEDIN Staff Writer U.W.Fedin@iup.edu

Eighty-three years have passed since Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s first Homecoming Parade, and the event, beginning this Saturday at 10 a.m., stands to be a major feature for the entire area.

Brianna Drylie, the assistant director for student life and chair of the Homecoming Parade for the second year, said nearly 100 floats are entered this year.

The floats represent recognized student

organizations, university departments and community businesses.

In addition to these floats, other businesses from the Indiana community will be present. Drylie enumerated that antique cars, privately-built floats and marching units are some of the standard groups that will join the student-run groups in the parade.

Michelle Fryling, IUP’s director of communications and media, said the parade will begin via the boom of a howitzer cannon placed near Indiana County Courthouse and will be oper-

ated by IUP’s Department of Military Science.

The route this year will begin at the intersection of 11th and Philadelphia streets, traveling along Philadelphia until reaching the intersection with Sixth Street, at which point it will turn.

From here, the parade will continue on to Church Street, then Oakland Avenue and make its way back to 11th, where it will conclude.

However, motor-driven floats will continue to the Robertshaw building to be dismantled.

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Homecoming events for all If the onslaught of numerous groups of students selling T-shirts across campus and the flood of alumni back to campus were not enough, the hordes of students making trips to the local beer distributors to stock up for the weekend could only indicate one thing: It’s homecoming at IUP. It has been nearly impossible to walk through campus without seeing at least one or two groups of students shouting something about purchasing some sort of homecoming-related merchandise, normally student-designed and funded T-shirts.

Most of these student shirts display a similar message: “It’s homecoming, so drink everything you can get your hands on!”

Social media is no better, with students taking to Twitter to brag about their homecoming plans, or to reminisce about previous homecoming shenanigans that they may or may not remember.

If you’re a student and you’re not into the party scene, it may be difficult to find something to do this weekend that doesn’t involve alcohol. This is where the university is stepping in.

This homecoming, the university is attempting to provide alternative entertainment for those seeking it with a series of alcohol-free events to keep students occupied and out of Tuesday’s police blotter.

For those students who enjoy dancing, the African American Cultural Center is hosting its annual Homecoming Mexican Dinner and Salsa Dancing. The event is located at Cozumel Mexican Restaurant on Philadelphia Street and lasts from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday.

Students can also attend the homecoming bingo hosted by the Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students at 10 p.m. Friday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Homecoming Parade can provide students and families with a great way to start the morning, followed by the football game against division rival Seton Hill at 2 p.m. at Miller Stadium. Round out your alcohol-free weekend with Monte Carlo Night at the Kovalchick Complex complete with casino games, prices, food, dancing and movies from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

There are always alternatives to drinking, and it is important that students feel that they have a choice. Just because you attend a party school does not mean you have to partake in activities and make decisions that you may not be comfortable with.

Remember to make responsible decisions that benefit you, not hinder you.

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‘The Buried Life’ members speak to IUP students about living life to fullest

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

Dave Lingwood and Duncan Penn, stars of the MTV documentary show, “The Buried Life,” spoke to students of Indiana University of Pennsylvania about their mishaps, endeavors and travels across the country Thursday in the Hadley Union Building Ohio room.

Jonnie Penn and Ben Nemth are the other members that complete the quad of gentlemen that established “The Buried Life.”

A compilation of stories about their courageous and thrilling career was recapped in a nearly hour and a half.

Lingwood kicked off the speech with a bit of a spin – literally – as he erupted into a couple breakdance moves that entertained the audience.

The idea behind “The Buried Life” is to complete a list of things that they want to do before they die and help others with their bucket lists along the way.

Some of the tasks that made up their bucket lists were crashing the Playboy Mansion; being knights for a day; opening the 6 o’clock news and making a TV show.

Many networks asked the four to sign a TV show deal with them, but they declined.

“We weren’t ready to give up ‘The Buried Life’ idea and allow producers to have complete control of the show,” Duncan Penn said.

Among their many ideas was to crash a red carpet, which required an elaborate plan about how to sneak in, what to wear and who to disguise themselves as.

After successfully getting in, the four

sent their recorded clip of the night to MTV as a pilot for their show.

They were then flown to New York, and MTV expressed that they wanted to offer them a show, allowing them complete control as executive producers of “The Buried Life.”

With just a couple of women’s suits from a thrift store and a lot of embellishment, they were able to complete the unthinkable.

“One of our favorite quotes,” Duncan Penn said, “is, ‘Today is the youngest you’ll ever be.’”

Through their hilarious stories and touching memories, they told students to live their dreams and to do it now.

The objective of the talk and their documentary show is to portray to students that anything is possible if you just go out and make it happen.

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How will you make this year’s homecoming memorable?

“It’s my senior year, so I plan on having fun with all of my friends.

We’ll go out and go to the football game.”

- Hannah Vogan (senior, criminology)

Spirit week creates excitement for homecoming weekend amongst community

By JESSIE LIST Staff Writer J.L.List@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania welcomed homecoming weekend by celebrating Spirit Week from Oct. 6 through the 10th.

Each day of the week had a designated theme.

Monday was Crimson Day, for which students were encouraged to sport their IUP apparel.

On Tuesday, students dawned their tackiest ties.

Wednesday required students to wear silly socks.

Thursday was Crazy Hat Day and Friday features a blast from the past with Flashback Day. But the themes weren’t just open to students.

“Anyone can participate,” said Amie Lee, director of marketing and group sales at the Kovalchick Convention and

Athletic Complex. “It’s a way to increase school spirit among students, faculty and the community.”

The week of fun and excitement included faculty and community members as well.

This display of school spirit did not go unrewarded.

Those who posted the best selfies on Twitter using the hashtag #IUPHomecoming or #IUPfb could receive gift cards to the Co-op Store or Pizza House or some extra Crimson Cash.

Businesses in the community were also let in on the fun.

The IUP Cheerleaders and the IUP’s mascot, Norm, visited local shops to hand out Crimson Hawk gear and tickets to Saturday’s game to those who showed the most spirit.

IUP President Michael A. Driscoll was fully behind the excitement of Spirit Week, according to Lee. “He just loved the idea of Spirit Week

when I pitched it to him a couple of weeks ago,” Lee said.

However, Spirit Week wasn’t just about creating hype and excitement for homecoming. It generated an even more rewarding outcome.

“I think increasing the morale of the faculty, students and community throughout the week has been the best thing that has come out of IUP Spirit Week,” Lee said. “The smiles and laughs we’ve engaged from visiting local businesses, faculty and students on campus have been priceless. Uniting everyone to have a little fun while showing their spirit has been a joy to everyone. We hope it will build each year and develop into a tradition, creating school pride.”

This week comes to a close as IUP takes on Seton Hill University on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Miller Stadium.

Students, faculty and community members are encouraged to come cheer on the Crimson Hawks.

“Since I’m in a fraternity, I will hang out with alumni and get to know them. But mostly, I will try to create some great memories because this only happens once a year. I have to make it count.”

- Dave Evans (sophomore, marketing)

“I am going to make sure I spend as much time with my friends as possible.”

- Amber Clark (senior, art history)

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Dog Month

Chandler Toman (junior, theater) wore clothing that was comfortable, yet cute, on her fall picnic with her dog. (Photos by Evan Toman/ The Penn)

Ryan Brannon (senior, business-MIS) posed in comfortable, easy-to-walk-in clothing with his furry friend, Dazey, in honor of “DOGtober.”

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Acoustic and Art night: Homecoming Edition

By ANDREW MILLIKEN Lead Wet Ink Writer A.P.Milliken@iup.edu

The 1960s Indiana University of Pennsylvania student musical group The Folkmen will perform Saturday night in honor of their 50th anniversary and IUP’s annual homecoming celebration.

The Folkmen were active at IUP from 1963-69, surging from the earlier folk music boom in America during the late ’50s and early ’60s. The roaring popularity of groups like Peter, Paul & Mary and songwriters like Bob Dylan set the stage for folk music’s inevitable popularity on college campuses.

The timing of this concert, while appropriate, would have been perfect if the Folkmen’s 50th anniversary had been in 2009. Mumford and Son’s insanely popular album “Sigh No More” was released in that year, sparking a flood of popularity for similar folk-rock groups in the following years.

Despite the five-year gap, the country is still in the throes of another folk revival. College campuses are flooded with fans of Bon Iver, The Avett Broth-

ers, Fleet Foxes, Regina Spektor and How to Dress Well.

The roots of these popular contemporary acts can be heard in the acoustic strumming and three-part harmonies of groups like The Folkmen, who, while seemingly antiquated, are still culturally relevant in 2014.

While the concert is free and open to the public, the show is aimed at drawing IUP alumni back to campus for homecoming.

The Folkmen have had an impact since their graduations. The establishment of the Folkmen Scholarship and a published book, “Changing Times: The Folkmen at IUP 1963-1969,” by former Folkmen member Alan W. Luckey and Saturday night’s concert show that these former students and their acoustic guitars still matter to IUP. Accompanying the concert will be an art show by a former member of the Folkmen, Fred Danziger.

Located in the Kipp Gallery Annex in Sprowls Hall following the performance, the exhibit will feature both drawings and paintings by Danziger,

who was an IUP art major in the ’60s.

The exhibit will feature pieces from that decade all the way up to his most recent pieces, showcasing the development of his style in the tradition of American realism.

Danziger’s website includes selections from his extensive catalogue of work and a quote on his artistic inspiration: “When I was three, I drew a picture of a clown, and my mother liked it so much, she gave me milk and cookies. I liked that. I figured I was on to something there, and when I went to kindergarten, I already knew I was going to be an artist.”

Homecoming has many events to offer IUP alumni and students. The annual parade, the football game and day-long celebrations are just a slice of what can be one of the most eventful weekends on campus. With this concert and art exhibit, IUP hopes to offer something for everyone Saturday night.

The Folkmen’s performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall with the Danziger exhibit following at 8:30.

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Police horses party, live up to name

By SAMANTHA BARNHART Copy Editor S.E.Barnhart@iup.edu

An important sector of the police force in Indiana, the horse officers, unanimously decided on Thursday to trade in their badges for mardi gras beads.

Instead of working with their human officers, the horses will join the partying students this homecoming weekend.

Officer Spot Whippersnapper explained the decision.

“All of us – the horse officers of the law, I mean – got together and decided that we didn’t want to stop the partying this year,” Whippersnapper said. “We’re animals, after all. All we really want is to party.”

The sudden change in allegiance, however, wasn’t the result of a sudden change of heart.

Officer Whisker Tickles, horse chief of the borough police, said the horses have felt conflicted for some time now.

Tickles’ frustration over going against horse nature even resulted in him kicking a student last year.

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said. “I kicked him because I hoped he’d spill his beer, so I could lap it up.”

Other horse officers complained about the strict rules in place that prevent them from raging.

One criticism mentioned was the inability for horses and students to have body contact without the approval from the human officer.

“I hate that the students aren’t allowed to pet us,” Officer Pretty Lady whinnied. “I just want a cute guy to run his hands through my flowing mane and rub my soft muzzle. Only for one night. Is that so wrong?

“The officer riding me all night is such a drag,” Lady said. “I feel like I have a chaperone. Like, would you get off my back already? Literally, though.”

Horses gave differing reasons for breaking from the force.

Officer Mister Cuddlywumpus is protesting the prohibition of drinking.

“Even though I’m only seven in horse years, that’s like 28 in human years,” Cuddlywumpus said.

“I think should be able to eat all the boozy carrots and sugar cubes I want.”

Officer Hank Peterson resigned for contempt felt at the human officers.

“How come the other horses got cool names?” he asked.

By SAMANTHA FRENCH Contributing Writer S.M.French@iup.edu

Because October is national Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and local shelters are bringing awareness to dogs that need homes.

There are two well-known animal shelters near campus, Indiana County Humane Society and Four Footed Friends. The Indiana County Humane Society recently moved locations to 191 Airport Road for improvements.

Harley Beal (sophomore, psychology) currently works at the Humane Society and has watched the progress of the building.

“The new advancements include more space that has greatly increased our occupancy capacity, overall cleanliness and structural maintenance, and the system is a lot more organized.”

Lisa Wier, another employee at the humane society, spoke of the importance of adopting from the shelter.

“These dogs are rescued from neglectful situations and are having their

life saved when they get adopted.”

Lisa explained the volunteer requirements for the students who may be interested in giving their time to the animals.

“You must be 18 years of age or older have an identification card and an application filled out,” she said. “Volunteers are always welcome either as individual students or as groups. IUP currently has 600 hours into the shelter.”

The adoption process is easy once the actions get put into place. Lori Libengood, the receptionist at the humane society, listed the steps involved in adoption.

“An application is required, then the home situation will be evaluated, which may include contacting parents or landlords,” Libengood said. “Before the dog gets to go home, it has a tracking chip, up-to-date shots and will be spayed or neutered.”

Kimberly Blain (senior, biology: preveterinary) has proudly adopted her dog from the Four Footed Friends shelter.

“My dog’s name is Logan, who is currently eight years old, and I have

had him for two years – even though it seems like he has been in my life forever.” Blain said. “Certain obstacles had stopped the process of me adopting him, and by the time I had sorted things out, other people were interested in him as well. However, the paperwork got denied, and I received my chance to adopt him myself.

“The shelter does not let university students adopt,” she said, “but I was 21 years of age and volunteered for them in the past. I was more than happy to call him my forever friend.”

Blair said there are many benefits to adopting.

“I highly recommend adopting a dog because you are saving a life, and it is much more cost efficient. They are ready for their new forever homes and to love and be loved by their families.”

Students interested in learning more about the cause are able to donate to local shelters and attend the events held on Oct. 25 by the Alice Paul House and Indiana Humane Society, which are pairing up to bring education about domestic violence.

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All-male fashion show meets rap and dance

By URSUS FEDIN Staff Writer U.W.Fedin@iup.edu

The Fashion Visual Merchandising Club held an all-male fashion show for the first time on Wednesday.

Proceeds from the show benefited the American Cancer Society, a decision reached by all members of the club.

Five primary showcases were featured within the show: preppy, sporty, urban, suit and tie and Serenity for Mankind, a set completely designed by student Jay Tremble.

However, rap and dance performances between sets was a twist that set this show apart from similar displays.

The collection primarily consisted of khakis with a blue button-down, but there were variations occasionally. As shown by the collection, button-downs are in, and bow ties are vogue.

This set was immediately followed by a dance performance by the fraternity Lambda Sigma Upsilon. The steps, stomps and claps that comprised their show had the audience cheering by the end as the music sped up, and the act became more intricate.

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Sporty models followed, featuring sweatsuits and casual clothing.

Shortly after, Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s own Zach Morris and his off-campus friend Jake Newman covered Kanye West’s “Mercy.” Their rendition rocked the stage, and their performance was well-received overall.

An urban clothing line featured after Morris and Newman excited the stage. Bleached denim shirts, slightly baggy pants and contemporary skate shoes prominently featured in this grouping. Models in this particular group enjoyed strutting across the stage, comfortable in their everyday outfits.

Three members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity followed with a dance, then some remarkably violent “hamboning” and finally a stomping dance with a cane.

Visual Fashion Merchandising President Ashley Zuchelli (senior, fashion merchandising, business and marketing) explained a pause in the show.

“It’s different with girls,” she said, “because a lot of the girls who’ve modeled in fashion shows know what’s going on – we’ve never had a male fashion show, and they don’t know what to

expect.”

Disc jockey Leron Tooles (junior, marketing) – stage name LGT – had a different perspective.

“I’ve been DJ-ing fashion shows for three years,” Tooles said.

“Usually we have run-throughs, but today we didn’t have one. So, I’m real proud of all these guys.”

Despite the delay, Master of Ceremonies Faheem Sims (sophomore, communications media) didn’t miss a beat.

From the stage, he teased the models about their slow outfit changes, then proceeded to prove to the audience that he did indeed have what it took to stride down the runway.

After a small conversation with DJ LGT, the models were ready for their next set, Serenity for Mankind.

The primary focus of this set could be described as “flowered and urban.”

A clothing item on each model – typically a hoodie – had a floral design in the shape of a man’s head inscribed on it.

Another performance by Morris and Newman followed, with suit-and-tie models directly after.

Donald Jones (graduate, sports management) modeled in the Sports Category for the Men of Style Fashion Show hosted by the Fashion Visual Merchandising Club.

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Jair Nixon (junior, psychology) wore plain black T-shirt with a heavy camo jacket matching tan khaki shorts and a black styled wrist watch to make his outfit a complete package deal.

Darryl Clark (junior, human development and environmental studies) walked the runway in a royal blue polo sweater and a white collared button-up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to quarter-length to make this trend a new style sensation.

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Greek life prepares floats for Saturday’s parade

By PAUL SHALOKA Contributing Writer P.P.Shaloka@iup.edu

Nothing says homecoming at Indiana University of Pennsylvania – other than “Don’t touch the horses” – quite like the annual Homecoming Parade.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. to the thundering roar of the Department of Military Science’s howitzer cannon, which will be fired from just outside the Indiana County Court House.

The theme of this year’s iteration in a longstanding Homecoming Parade tradition is “Board Games.” Such floats as “Candy Land,” “BattleShip,” “Sorry!” and more can be expected at the event.

The parade will begin at 11th and Philadelphia streets, where it will travel to Oakland Avenue and 11th street and come to an end. A stunning 80 floats will be in attendance, most having been constructed by campus fraternities and sororities.

“Pomping” is the colloquial term used to refer to the planning, construction and decoration of the floats.

Pomping involves coordinating color schemes, actual construction efforts,

bringing artwork to life and attaching the final creation to a movable vehicle.

This year’s theme of board games has inspired some outside-the-box thinking and over-the-top creativity from participants. Viewers should expect to see literal and more interpretive imaginings of board game classics: Everything from hyper-realistic naval vessels to scenes of childhood whimsy will make an appearance.

A friendly spirit of competition has emerged among the various Greek life organizations, all of which seek to build the biggest and best float possible.

Greek life participants have been working around the clock, primarily in 2-4 hour shifts, in order to bring their plans and dreams into reality. In an act of general philanthropy, fraternity and sorority members will clean the parade route upon its ultimate conclusion, bettering the community not just through participation in the parade but through general upkeep and maintenance as well.

Anne Dieffenbach Johnson, of Fairfax, Va.; Lt. Col. Barry Gasdek, of Laramie, Wyo., and Ruth Riesenman, of Indiana, will lead the parade as this

years grand marshals. The role is mostly ceremonial but still important to the community and the parade. The grand marshals are all decorated athletes and soldiers, serving the school and country proudly.

Despite graduating 50 years ago from IUP, the three men and women are still acting members of the IUP community and continue to serve as role models for student and faculty alike.

IUP’s marching band will perform in the parade, but not alone. They will march alongside regional high school bands and former IUP students.

Past themes of the parade include “Classic Video Games” and “Cartoons Remembered,” particularly poignant due to the recent occurrence of the first Saturday without morning cartoons.

The Crimson Court will also play a part in the parade. Only five years old, this relatively new tradition is a vehicle to honor high achieving IUP students.

The parade is a tradition that community members, students and alumni take pride in and re-new every year homecoming weekend.

Above: President Michael A. Driscoll looked “fedorable” as he discussed homecoming floats with Marissa Olean (senior, criminology/pre-law). (Alec Connors/ The Penn) Right: Shaylyn Tobin (sophomore, interior design), Alexa Pilarski (sophomore, business), Samantha Miller (sophomore, criminology), Megan Berney (sophomore, fashion merchandising) worked on the homecoming float that will be in Saturday’s Parade.

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Stephanie Brown (junior, psychology), Haley Valejo (junior, early childhood/ special education), Laura Fackler (sophomore, exercise science) all worked hard these last two weeks in preparation for the homecoming parade this Saturday.

(Lauren Miller/ The Penn)

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By MOLLY VANWOERT Editor-in-Chief M.S.VanWoert@iup.edu

Well Indiana, it’s Oct. 10, which means that in Munich, the 16-day drinking celebration of Oktoberfest has just come to a close.

It also means that the college students of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and alumni alike will begin celebrating Homecoming Weekend 2014 – or, “Hawktoberfest.”

So, for my first Oktoberfest experience, I chose Harpoon Octoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest, Abita Octoberfest, Yuengling Oktoberfest, Dundee Oktoberfest and Marzen Lager Oktoberfest.

I began my Oktoberfest adventure with Harpoon and ended up feeling less than impressed.

It had a promising dark, amber coloring and a light, caramel aroma; however, the flavor fell short.

There were some nice hints of caramel and chocolate in the flavor, but it left me with an aftertaste I could have

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Overall, it was a very average beer that no where near lived up to the standards I went in with.

Spaten provided some relief from my aforementioned feelings of dissatisfaction.

I approached Spaten with high hopes – considering it was one of the only Oktoberfest beers I purchased that was actually brewed in Germany – and it delivered.

It provided a familiar taste of caramel and spices, with subtle citrus undertones that ended up being very enjoyable to drink.

The bottle claims that Spaten is a beer that “calls for vederhosen, dirndls and oompah music,” but it works just fine in a small apartment paired with some chips and your favorite movie.

My Oktoberfest winning streak continued with Abita.

Like the others, it had a nice, amber coloring and a smooth, caramel-esque flavor.

It was a little bitter at first, but the

bitterness was quickly replaced with a smooth sweetness that brought out a hint of cinnamon flavor.

Dundee and Marzen Lager were my least favorite of the bunch.

Dundee lacked the flavor that Spaten and Abita provided.

There were traces of common Oktoberfest flavors, like caramel and toasted oats; however, it came across as plain and a little watered down.

Marzen, similar to Harpoon, left me with an unpleasant aftertaste and wanting more in terms of flavor.

And finally, as a Pennsylvania girl born-and-raised, I couldn’t pass up trying Yuengling’s take on an Oktoberfest.

And it did not disappoint.

The Yuengling Oktoberfest had a prominent caramel taste that balanced sweetness and bitterness nicely, making it the easiest to drink out of the six.

The toasted oat and hop undertones complemented the caramel flavors nicely and secured Yuengling’s spot as my favorite Oktoberfest of the night.

Seasonal beers are finally in the beer distributors as Halloween approaches the Oktoberfest Beers have hit the shelves this October. (Photos by Alec Connors/ The Penn)

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‘The Walking Dead’ Season 5 : How much bigger can it get?

By CHUCK BARNEY Contra Costa Times MCT

How much life is left in “The Walking Dead?”

That’s a question I raise whenever AMC’s zombie sensation enters a new season, as it does on Sunday.

After all, how does a series that constantly relies on shock and awe keep the suspense percolating? How many times can you put its gutsy little band of survivors on the run, or in ominous peril, without feeling repetitive? And, really, just how many fresh, imaginative ways are there to bludgeon a reanimated corpse?

But I’ve learned to never bet against this show, which just keeps scaring up bigger audiences. In fact, AMC has just announced it has ordered a sixth season.

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in 2010 with 5.3 million viewers. At the time, it was AMC’s highest-rated premiere. Little did we know how monstrous it would become. When the show aired its Season 4 finale this March, 15.7 million viewers tuned in.

Can the “Dead” rise again in Season 5? It certainly has a tremendous jumping-off point. When we last saw Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and their comrades, they had followed some railroad tracks to the mysterious outpost of Terminus, a community that promised “sanctuary for all.”

It was an appalling case of false advertising. Shortly after their arrival, our survivors were taken captive and imprisoned in a train boxcar. But why?

In Sunday’s season opener, we get some answers very quickly, and it isn’t pretty. The opening minutes, in fact, might deliver the show’s most gruesome

sequence ever, and for “The Walking Dead,” that’s saying something.

I’ve seen it and won’t disagree. Clearly, this is a series that feels the urge to keep topping itself, lest it fall into a rut.

There will be no major spoilers here.

I’ll only say that the opener picks up just moments after March’s cliffhanger, when Rick snarled that their captors “are screwing with the wrong people!”

What ensues is a dizzying, turbocharged confrontation designed to keep your nerves in a vise – or your stomach in knots. Of course, it’s all punctuated with the violent reverie of an all-out zombie splat-fest. So, basically, it’s “The Walking Dead” on crank.

Alas, the episode does ease up long enough to offer some hints as to how Terminus evolved from haven to hellhole. There are also a couple of emotional reunions, and even a little more intel on why scientist Eugene Porter

(Josh McDermitt) might have the cure for the zombie apocalypse.

Is it enough to keep the masses watching? AMC and the people behind the show certainly are counting on it.

Robert Kirkman, an executive producer and creator of the comic book series on which “Walking Dead” is based, recently told Entertainment Weekly that he doesn’t plan “on stopping anytime soon.” And a “Walking Dead” companion series is expected to debut sometime next year.

It’s tempting to think they’re overplaying their hand – that they’re about to milk a phenomenal franchise to death. Then again, let’s not underestimate the appetites of “Walking Dead” fans. They might just be as insatiable as the on-screen zombies that haunt their dreams.

SCARE TACTICS: Not all horror hounds, of course, love “The Walking

Dead,” but they owe a debt of gratitude to the show that was instrumental in paving the way for more chills and thrills in prime time.

Without the success of “The Walking Dead,” you likely would never have the “American Horror Story” anthology series, which launched its fourth incarnation – “Freak Show” – this week (10 p.m. Wednesdays, FX) and immediately creeped me out with a two-headed version of Sarah Paulson.

And you certainly would not have “The Strain,” which wrapped up its crazy, terrifying, fang-filled first season last weekend and has already been renewed for a second season. Or even “Grimm,” which returns to NBC on Oct. 24, just in time for Halloween.

There was a time when the mere idea of macabre horror stories made TV programmers squeamish.

Not anymore.

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Crimson Hawks right where they want to be IUP looks for third straight victory on the gridirion during Homecoming Weekend

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

George P. Miller Stadium will forever be known to its current players and coaches at Indiana University of Pennsylvania as one thing: home.

The IUP Crimson Hawks (4-1) will put their three-game winning streak on the line against a much improved FOOTBALL Seton Hill (1-4) squad in the 2014 homecoming game on Saturday.

IUP has a 48-174 (.725) all-time record in homecoming games and has also won each of the last three seasons.

Last year was the first meeting between these two teams, and the Crimson Hawks came out victorious with a 26-0 win in Greensburg.

Seton Hill University joined the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference last season and seem to be making steady improvements under head coach Isaac Collins.

Seton Hill is a team predicated upon

its passing game, and quarterback Drew Jackson is the focal point for the Griffins offense.

Coming off a game in which he threw the ball 77 times against California University of Pennsylvania, Jackson has tossed the rock 210 times in 5 games. Jackson has a plethora of lanky receivers at his disposal including 6-foot-3 FJ Williams and 6-foot-2 Erik Kearns.

Additionally, Brandon Stout is a weapon out of the backfield with over 200 yards rushing and 20 catches on the season.

The Griffins defense, however, has struggled this season, giving up an average of 42 points to their opponents and allowing over 500 yards a game. Arthur Tsapdong has been an anchor along the defensive line for the Griffins this season.

Seton Hill does have the ability to force turnovers, as they rank fifth in the conference IUP looks to continue dominating opponents on the defensive side of the football.

The Crimson Hawks had 10 sacks

last week against Edinboro University, a number that is thought to be a new record for the program.

Luigi Lista-Brinza (freshman, kinesiology health & sport science) had his fourth 100-yard rushing performance of the year last week and ranks at the top of the PSAC freshman yards per game

list with 94.8. Drew Carswell (senior, criminology) has become Chase Haslett’s (graduate, sports management) favorite receiver, and now leads the team in catches (21), yards (334) and touchdowns (4).

IUP head coach Curt Cignetti was adamant that a large crowd is important

to the team.

“I think the players get excited when there’s a lot of fans in the stadium,” Cignetti said.

“We’ve had a really good student turnout our first two games, and hopefully we can add to that this week. It’s just great to be back home.”

It was during the final goal when the game seemed to be played in slow motion. Viann Heder was about to take a free kick.

All eyes were on her.

And the anticipation was overwhelming.

“Kyra Hiricik ran up to her and grabbed her face and told her she was going to make the shot,” Virgara said.

And sure enough, the ball flew straight to the back of the net.

It was a feeling the team would never forget – and an especially amazing one for Virgara.

IUP recruited Virgara in 2008 to play striker, yet she quickly found that head coach Adel Heder had different plans.

“Coach taught me a lot,” Virgara

said. “Without his help, I wouldn’t have been able to do all that I accomplished.”

She became a versatile player, positioned as a striker, outside midfielder and even a defender.

Virgara learned early on that she had to adapt to any situation thrown her way – swiftly and effectively.

Heder believed in her abilities and pushed her to make the most of her talents.

“You can either take it and run with it, or throw it back and miss out,” Virgara said.

Being a versatile and well-rounded player required Virgara to physically and mentally prepare herself.

Each situation came with a different set of skills, a different mindset and different approaches.

Although some may have found this challenging, Virgara strived for greatness and played hard for the sake of her team.

She grew as both a player and as an individual.

Virgara accredits her teammates as her greatest mentors throughout her four years of playing with the Crimson Hawks.

There was not neccesarily one person who single handedly influenced her, but she said that “every single person every year helped [her] in some way or another, whether they knew it or not.”

Virgara learned a little bit from every player that ran by her side.

Looking back, Virgara regrets nothing: Practices that left her drenched in sweat, games that left her in tears and

teammates that left a smile on her face were all worth the commitment.

“Playing for this team was the best time of my life,” Virgara said. “I got to play the sport I love with the people I love.”

Being a part of the women’s soccer team taught Virgara to chase perfection in everything she pursues in life.

Values she learned on the field have followed her as she comes face to face with challenges in the real world – a drastic change from the comforting sidewalks of IUP. “If you’re not the best at first, you work hard until you are,” Virgara said.

Virgara recently moved to Nashville, Tenn., to work for a new professional wrestling company called Global Force Wrestling.

The Crimson Hawks return home to make a run at a third straight win Saturday.

(Cory Kozesky/ The Penn)

Virgara reflects on lessons learned through IUP career

By CASSIE PUTT Staff Writer C.L.Putt@iup.edu

It was a scene you would expect to see in a movie: a team that strived for greatness and success, full of players with heart, soul and endurance.

It was a warm autumn day when Indiana University of Pennsylvania competed against West Chester University SOCCER to qualify for the 2009 NCAA Sweet Sixteen.

As former IUP player Paige Virgara said in reminiscence, every person on the team wanted nothing more than to capture a victory.

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Homecoming flashback: Kent Stauffer Former Crimson Hawks golfer made four NCAA Championship appearances

By MICHAEL KIWAK Lead Sports Writer M.T.Kiwak@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania men’s golf has a long track record of success, with notable golfers such as Ryan Sikora, Gavin Smith and, most recently, Zack Kempa.

But, out of them all, the most notable might be Kent Stauffer, who atGOLF tended IUP from 1978 through 1981.

While playing for the school, the Bradford-raised player earned first team All-American honors in 1979 through 1981.

Additionally, the team made the NCAA Championships each year he was on it, finishing seventh in 1978 and

1979, 12th in 1980 and sixth in 1981.

In honor of his excellent play during his time at the university, he was elected to the IUP Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.

After graduating, Stauffer pursued a professional career and joined the PGA Tour.

After two years of being a part of the tour, his path changed when he became an assistant golf professional in the greater Pittsburgh area in 1984.

After 16 years, he moved to Charlotte, N.C., where he became Director of Instruction at the Carmel Country Club.

His tenure in that opportunity saw Stauffer develop “one of the best recognized junior golf programs in the Carolinas Section PGA at Carmel Country Club,” according to Charlotte Public Golf.

During this time, he was also recognized as both the PGA Player of the Year and PGA Teacher of the Year in the TriState PGA Section.

He spent 11 years at that position and then moved on to hold the same position at the Impact Performance Golf Learning Center in Charlotte.

Stauffer also made contributions to Ratcliffe Golf Services as Director of Instruction.

Stauffer has also been a life member of the PGA of America since 1988.

Over the course of his career, he has participated in four PGA Championships and three U.S. Opens.

Additionally, he has appeared in and won 13 National Club Professional Championships.

His most notable performance at one of these events was in 1988, when he finished 47th in the U.S. Open with

a seven-over 291.

As an instructor, Stauffer was named Golf Magazine’s Top Instructor in North Carolina from 2000-2010, Golf Digest’s Top Instructor in Southeast US from 2008-2010, was nominated for Teacher of the Year Carolinas Section PGA from 2001-2011.

He was also on the PGA President’s Council in Growing the Game from 2006-2011.

Stauffer is also a Titleist Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, which means he is allowed to perform a student’s golf swing evaluation. That includes a physical assessment in order to determine golfers’ specific strengths and weaknesses.

This information is then sent to Titleist – a golf outfitter – where professionals construct a specialized fitness regimen for the student.

It should be no surprise that Stauffer has become as accomplished as he has.

After all, golf appears to run in his blood.

His two brothers, Kirk and Keith, were also notable players for IUP. Kirk was a third team All American in 1983, and he is currently the golf professional at Pine Acres Country Club in Bradford.

He is also the President of Western New York PGA Section.

As for Keith, he is the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s golf team.

While coaching at Pitt, he guided the program to its best finish in school history in 2013.

He also qualified for the 2009 U.S. Amateur and was named a runner-up participant in the 2010 West Penn MidAmateur.

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Men’s basketball returns to practice with high hopes Crimson Hawks preparing for two Division I preseason opponents

By VAUGHN DALZELL Staff Writer V.S.Dalzell@iup.edu

After a 24-5 season with an exciting, but devastating, triple-overtime loss in the NCAA tournament to West Liberty, Indiana University of Pennsylvania looks to rebound better than ever.

With veteran leadership lost due to the graduation of Marcel Souberbielle and Mathis Keita, IUP returns one starting senior, Devante Chance (senior, communications).

Chance averaged 10.9 points per game while averaging a career high 4.3 assists a game. As one of the team’s three seniors, he is the most seasoned player with 89 career games and 35 career starts.

Returning starters Jeremy Jeffers (senior, communications media) and Brandon Norfleet (junior, communications media) will look to help the team reach the next level. While both players are entering their second seasons as Crimson Hawks, they have also had experience elsewhere.

Jeffers – a transfer from Division I University of Drake – provides talent

and a high-percent shot from anywhere on the court. Last year, he averaged 8.4 points a game while sharing scoring duties with many other players.

Conversely, Norfleet – a transfer from Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference opponent Cheyney University – is a seasoned scorer with 11.0 points per game, the third best total on the team last year.

IUP will undoubtedly look for him to up his scoring and create opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Rounding out the rest of the starting lineup, IUP will most likely start junior big man Devon Cottrell (communications media) and sophomore guard Cornell “Manny” Yarde (computer science).

Both will likely be expected to contribute as the last two members of the Crimson Hawks’ starting five.

Cottrell, a 6-foot-7 player, averaged 5 rebounds a game and 6.3 points last season.

This year, he is expected to hit the boards much more with the losses of Souberbielle and Keita.

Yarde, a two-time freshmen of the

Devante Chance (senior, communications media) returns for IUP this season.

week winner, will be looked at to contribute more this year and up his 3.4 points a game with the help of DeVante Chance’s passing skills.

IUP will make trips to Pittsburgh on

Oct. 31 and to Tampa Nov. 8 to take on Division-I schools the University of Pittsburgh and South Florida University as preseason games.

The Crimson Hawks, who held their

(Heather Tabacci/ The Penn)

fourth annual Select-A-Seat night for men’s and women’s basketball season tickets Oct. 8, also made a recent appearance in Sporting News’ Division II Preseason Top 10 poll.

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By DEMETRI GEORGE Staff Writer D.George@iup.edu

It wasn’t pretty, but the Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday.

The Steelers never make anything look easy, and surely that was the case against the Jaguars. The Steelers offense sputtered once it got into the red zone, but the defense put a full game together for the first time this season.

It’s time for another look at the Steelers’ stock.

Brice McCain was signed this offseason by the Steelers from the Houston Texans. He was primarily brought in to provide additional depth for the secondary.

With Ike Taylor’s injury in Week Three, McCain got an opportunity to show the coaches what he could do in extended playing time.

McCain beat out Antwon Blake and B.W. Webb in the team’s week of preparation heading into the Steelers’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week Four.

McCain did some good things in his performance against Tampa, but most notably provided a big-time “splash play” – as head coach Mike Tomlin would say – against Jacksonville.

Ben Roethlisberger had just turned the ball over in the red zone and Jacksonville was looking to take the lead.

McCain, however, stepped in front of a Blake Bortles pass and returned an interception for a score.

The Steelers never looked back and were able to run the clock out, improving their record to 3-2 through five games.

Additionally, Le’Veon Bell racked up another solid performance against the Jaguars.

It was the fifth straight game that he totaled over 100 all-purpose yards.

Bell, who already appears poised for a Pro Bowl appearance through five games, continues to impress in his second season in the NFL. Before the season started, I suggested that Bell needed to have a big year if the Steelers wanted to get back into the playoffs.

Certainly, Bell has held up his end of that proposition. The young RB has had a dangerous combination of size and shiftiness since he entered the league, but this season it’s been clearer than ever

that Bell has what it takes to put his talent to use.

By the end of the season, it wouldn’t be a surprise to hear Bell’s name in conversations of the NFL’s top running backs, particularly the grouping of the top five starters.

Steeler Nation should be excited to see how the remainder of the season plays out for the team’s stud running back.

Dri Archer, on the other hand, was the Steelers’ third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and hasn’t been nearly as impressive as Bell, his teammate in the backfield.

So far this season, Archer has been a disappointment. It is way too early to label Archer a bust, but it is still discouraging to see him not produce on the field.

The speedy Archer touched the ball just three times on offense on Sunday and managed a mere 10 yards.

Archer also has registered only fourreturns for a measly 16.3 yards-per-return average on special teams.

Only one of his returns reached beyond the 20-yard line. There is still time for improvement, of course, but the Steelers are hoping they will get more production from Archer.

Another player to keep an eye on is former New Orleans Saints veteran Lance Moore, who is finally healthy, and starting to see an increase in his snap count.

Moore caught his second pass of the season on Sunday but was also called for a delay of game penalty for throwing the ball after the play.

As reported by the Pittsburgh PostGazette and other outlets, Tomlin was furious after the team’s game against Tampa Bay because of how highly penalized his team was, as well as throughout the first month of the season.

Moore and Tomlin got into it a little bit on the sideline after Moore was flagged.

If Moore looks to get on the field more, he will surely have to play smarter, especially considering that he is a veteran – a player who came to Pittsburgh having already well established himself in the league.

The Steelers signed Moore in the offseason to provide some veteran leadership in the wide receiver corps, and he will be looking to bounce back in the weeks ahead.

The Steelers are 3-2 through five games in the 2014 season.

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It’s time to do away with ‘Thursday Night Football’

By DEMETRI GEORGE Staff Writer D.George@iup.edu

I am probably not alone when I say that “Thursday Night Football” this year in the NFL has stunk.

All five games thus far have been decided by at least 20 points. By the time halftime rolls around, some people have turned the game off because they’ve been blowouts.

The NFL is not a contact sport – it’s a collision sport. Players’ bodies get worn down throughout the season. I can’t even imagine what my body would feel like the Monday after a game on Sunday.

I think the NFL needs to do away with “Thursday Night Football” altogether. They are asking too much of these players to have to play a game on Sunday and then and play again on

Thursday. The quality of play is horrible for the most part. There just isn’t enough time for players to prepare and get their bodies right to play a game.

Now, don’t get me wrong: I love my football. However, I would be OK if it were just on Sundays and Mondays.

Obviously there should be football on Thanksgiving. That’s a tradition and Thanksgiving and football just go together like spaghetti and meatballs. But for the most part, Sundays and Mondays would be just fine with me.

The NFL is all about player safety. I think players are at a much higher risk playing Thursday night games.

The NFL loves its star power, with guys like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Cam Newton and J.J. Watt, and it would be a shame for one of those guys to be seriously hurt playing in a Thursday night game. I know they are at risk

every time they play, but playing two games in a span of four days isn’t safe.

I love watching football, especially professional football. Giving fans more football throughout the week is an understandable idea, but, ultimately, I think it would be best to get rid of them.

I would much rather watch games on Sundays and Mondays because – looking at the final scores of this year’s games – the quality of play is much higher when it is not on display on a Thursday night.

I think it would be in the best interests of the league not to schedule Thursday night games after this season.

Even if the games improve and the injuries are minor, I would still discontinue it.

The NFL is a multi-billion dollar business and will do just fine without “Thursday Night Football.”

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IUP field hockey wins two of three in PSAC

By JAKE ENDERS Staff Writer J.G.Enders@iup.edu

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania women’s field hockey team won two of its last three games in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

IUP kicked off its recent series of games with a third consecutive win on Oct. 1, defeating PSAC West rival Slippery Rock University, 1-0, at The Rock’s Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

The victory bumped IUP’s record to 3-4 (2-3 PSAC) in the season.

Forward Gabriela Feaser (freshFIELD HOCKEY man, College of Health and Human Services) produced the lone goal of the evening, scoring in the 23rd minute of the first half.

Following an IUP penalty corner, Feaser knocked in the ball after receiving a pass from Chelsea Wanamaker (senior, psychology).

The win continued a trend of strong defensive play by the Crimson Hawks, who came into the game having won three consecutive contests.

IUP’s defensive unit allowed only four shots on goalkeeper Darian Shuker (senior, business) and blocked five shots of their own.

At the other end of the field, IUP mustered only four shots on the Slippery Rock net.

Three of the shots came from the stick of defender Casey McGowan (senior, exercise science).

McGowan’s shots against The Rock pushed her team-leading total to 19 on the season.

McGowan also received a green card in the game.

IUP lost to PSAC opponent Shippensburg University by a 3-0 score Oct.

4 at Robb Sports Complex in Shippensburg.

The loss ended a season-high threegame winning streak for the Crimson Hawks and dropped their record to 3-5 (2-4 PSAC).

In a game in which neither team produced much offensive pressure, Shippensburg scored twice in the first half.

They tallied once more near the beginning of the second half to put the game away.

The win was Shippensburg’s fifth in a row, and they now sit in second place in the PSAC with a 5-1 record behind the undefeated Millersville University.

The two teams combined for only six shots on goal in the contest. The two IUP shots came from forwards Taylor Zielinski (sophomore, criminology) and Feaser.

On the other side, Shuker recorded one save in the loss.

IUP now sits in seventh place in the 11-team PSAC, tied with Slippery Rock, Bloomsburg University and Mansfield University.

The Crimson Hawks topped the latter in their most recent matchup, an Oct. 8 battle in Mansfield that saw IUP come away with a 3-0 win, its second of the week.

Tia Bardnt (senior, sports administration) scored IUP’s final goal against Mansfield, all but sealing the Crimson Hawks’ shutout victory in the second period of action.

The score was Bardnt’s third goal of the season.

Since six teams advance to the PSAC playoffs and nine conference games remain on the schedule, IUP’s season is far from over.

However, they must find a way to create more offense, as they are averaging less than one goal per game to this point, and only two players have scored multiple times.

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Crazy football weekend shakes up the rankings

By BLAIR KERKHOFF The Kansas City Star MCT

As wild weekends go, there hasn’t been anything like it in a while.

Four of the top six teams ranked in The Associated Press poll lost, and that happened only one other time in history. Stretch it out to five of eight, and that’s never happened.

The only teams that held their position in the poll released Sunday were top-ranked Florida State and idle Georgia, at No. 13.

Everybody else moved. Contrast that to the previous week when the top seven teams all stayed put from the previous poll.

The Seminoles, who smoked Wake Forest, were the biggest winners. There had been doubts about a team needing late good fortune to put away Clemson (yes, Florida State played without suspended Jameis Winston, but the Seminoles would have plunged with a loss), and the defense disappeared against North Carolina State.

But losses by the next three – Oregon, Alabama and Oklahoma – allowed the Seminoles to put distance between them and that group.

Auburn also made a big jump from sixth to second after crushing LSU. But the biggest celebrations occurred in two states, Mississippi and Arizona.

As the day’s action spilled into early Sunday morning it was impossible to determine who had a better day.

Maybe Mississippi, because pop star Katy Perry partied with Rebels fans after watching Mississippi’s 23-17 conquest of Alabama.

Rebels defensive end Robert Nkemdiche said that games like Saturday’s are why he signed with Mississippi as the nation’s top-ranked recruit two years ago.

“We came here to do something different,” Nkemdiche said. “I could have gone to Bama or LSU, but I wanted to come here and make a difference.”

Mississippi State’s 17-point smashing of Texas A&M pushed the state’s two major programs squarely into the College Football Playoff conversation.

In Arizona, the Wildcats got the whole thing started on Thursday by stopping Oregon 31-24, making it two straight victories for coach Rich Rodriquez over a top-five Ducks program.

The Wildcats zoomed 16 spots in the AP poll from first team out to No. 10.

It marked the first jump from unranked to top 10 since the AP poll went to 25 teams in 1989.

By the time the Arizona State-Southern California game reached the fourth quarter, the college football day had covered nearly every story line.

Then the Sun Devils delivered a remarkable comeback punctuated by a Hail Mary touchdown.

Arizona State trailed the Trojans 3425 with 3:02 remaining, when Mike Bercovici hooked up with Cameron Smith for a 73-yard touchdown completion.

The Sun Devils got the ball back and were at the USC 46 with 7 seconds remaining.

This time, Bercovici lofted a long ball to Jaelen Strong, who caught the ball in stride at the goal line for the score as time expired, giving Arizona State an improbable 38-34 triumph.

“That was the most unbelievable night I’ve ever had in coaching,” Sun Devils coach Todd Graham said.

It capped one of the most unbelievable regular-season days college football has ever produced.

What’s rising?

Pac-12 intrigue.

If the season ended today, the conference championship game would pit North champion California against South champion Arizona. No league team has played more than three games, and only the Wildcats are undefeated in league play (2-0).

Also, Connor Halliday.

The Washington State quarterback did all he could to keep the Cougars in the game against Cal. His 734 yards passing set an NCAA record.

The latest in the Mike Leach quarterback assembly line threw for six touchdowns without an interception.

But Washington State fell at home to California 60-59 in regulation. Cal quarterback Jared Goff wasn’t too bad himself, with 527 yards and five touchdown passes.

TCU is also on the rise.

Arizona became the first team to jump into the top 10 from being unranked, but TCU also jumped 16 spots, from No. 25 to No. 9, its highest ranking since joining the Big 12.

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