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IUP Journalism Department<br />
Students interested in a career in the<br />
news-editorial or public relations fields,<br />
with opportunities in such related areas<br />
as magazines, advertising, visual journalism,<br />
online journalism, <strong>and</strong> marketing, should enjoy<br />
this innovative, flexible program.<br />
The journalism major combines journalism<br />
elective courses, the student’s choice <strong>of</strong> a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> courses<br />
from other<br />
university departments,<br />
plus<br />
internships<br />
that provide<br />
on-the-job<br />
experience.<br />
The IUP<br />
journalism major<br />
is flexible<br />
for the individual<br />
student,<br />
who decides,<br />
with an advisor,<br />
what directions<br />
his or her<br />
education will<br />
take for a mass<br />
communications<br />
career.<br />
For more<br />
information, contact the department at 724-<br />
357-4411, or visit us on the web at www.iup.<br />
edu/journalism, or Like Us on Facebook.<br />
JRNL 427 Publications<br />
This course, developed in the 1990s, serves<br />
as a sequel to JRNL 327 Layout, Design <strong>and</strong><br />
Production. Students, already pr<strong>of</strong>icient in<br />
Adobe InDesign from the prerequisite course,<br />
work together to produce a magazine in both<br />
its print <strong>and</strong> online version. Assuming various<br />
roles such as managing editor, computer storage<br />
manager, photography director, art director,<br />
web design coordinator, print design coordinator,<br />
home page designer, table <strong>of</strong> contents<br />
designers for web <strong>and</strong> print, audio <strong>and</strong> video<br />
editor, nameplate designer <strong>and</strong> cover designer,<br />
the students<br />
learn to work<br />
together as a<br />
team to produce<br />
both<br />
magazines on<br />
deadline.<br />
Previous<br />
semesters have<br />
used themes<br />
such as spring<br />
break, college<br />
food, writing<br />
opportunities<br />
<strong>and</strong> advice for<br />
future IUP<br />
journalism<br />
majors. Some<br />
<strong>of</strong> these publications<br />
can be<br />
found by going<br />
to the department’s<br />
home page (www.iup.edu/journalism)<br />
<strong>and</strong> clicking on the Publications link.<br />
To view this issue online, go to: www.chss.<br />
iup.edu/lightscampusaction.<br />
Photo Ids: Front Row (L to R): Dr. Stanford Mukasa, Dr.<br />
Michele Papakie, Dr. David Loomis, Dr. Pat Farabaugh.<br />
Second Row: Dr. Pat Heilman.<br />
Top Row: R<strong>and</strong>y Jesick, Department Chairman.
Center Stage<br />
Entertainment<br />
The entertainment<br />
network:<br />
Bringing the best<br />
entertainment to<br />
IUP<br />
Breaking news<br />
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Music<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essors are<br />
instrumental<br />
Ears wide shut<br />
The lights are up, the<br />
mic is open, the<br />
stage is ready<br />
Hawk rock<br />
4<br />
7<br />
10<br />
15<br />
Recreation<br />
It’s hawk time<br />
Spending a night<br />
on the couch<br />
44<br />
53<br />
Art<br />
Theater around<br />
town<br />
A message in paint<br />
or pixels<br />
The Scenic Route:<br />
parks, bridges<br />
<strong>and</strong> trails <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
19<br />
22<br />
26<br />
About Us<br />
Staff Pages<br />
57<br />
Eat here,<br />
not there<br />
Food<br />
Perk up your<br />
day the<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> way<br />
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37<br />
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Learn<br />
How Music<br />
Can Teach<br />
The methods <strong>of</strong> teaching have changed in many<br />
different ways over the years. From before<br />
By Mark Anderson<br />
written history, when learning was done through<br />
song, to the computerized online courses which<br />
many students participate in today. With the<br />
fast-paced world we live in, we forget that we can<br />
learn from old methods <strong>of</strong> education, from<br />
teachers who are willing <strong>and</strong> able to do so;<br />
specifically, teachers who are musically inclined.<br />
A Marriage Between<br />
Music <strong>and</strong> Learning<br />
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Teachers like IUP journalism pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
David Loomis. Since age 12,<br />
Loomis has been playing guitar,<br />
influenced by jazz that his father listened<br />
to, folk that his brother listened to,<br />
rock ‘n’ roll that his sister listened to,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jerry Garcia (singer <strong>and</strong> lead guitar<br />
player for the Grateful Dead). He continued<br />
to establish his talent while playing<br />
in music groups <strong>and</strong> now plays in a local<br />
b<strong>and</strong> called “Grist for the Mill”, that has<br />
been playing blues for about three-<strong>and</strong>-ahalf<br />
years.<br />
Apart from playing in b<strong>and</strong>s, Loomis<br />
sometimes plays for his students.<br />
He puts a special spin on his teaching<br />
methods for his news reporting course,<br />
in which he teaches students how to accurately<br />
<strong>and</strong> efficiently report the “who,<br />
what, where, when, <strong>and</strong> so what?” in each<br />
story they write. However, for a particular<br />
assignment, instead <strong>of</strong> sending them out<br />
to cover their own story, he performs for<br />
them during a class session in which students<br />
must obtain information from him<br />
to construct an interesting, well-rounded<br />
piece <strong>of</strong> journalism. The songs he plays<br />
for class include “The National Anthem”,<br />
“Mother Earth” by Memphis Slim, “Treat<br />
Me Nice” by Elvis Presley, <strong>and</strong> an original<br />
song called “Disconnected”, a parody on<br />
the complications <strong>of</strong> online dating.<br />
Loomis had a career in print journalism as a<br />
copy boy, reporter, researcher, columnist <strong>and</strong><br />
editor before being <strong>of</strong>fered a scholarship. He<br />
then attended graduate school at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
North Carolina at Chapel Hill <strong>and</strong> earned a doctorate<br />
as a Park Fellow in journalism <strong>and</strong> mass communication<br />
in 2002. Instead <strong>of</strong> pursuing a life in music,<br />
he chose to follow a more pr<strong>of</strong>itable, yet still enjoyable,<br />
teaching career.<br />
“A student once asked, ‘What would you do if someone said<br />
you could stop teaching <strong>and</strong> play music.’ I said I’d probably<br />
do it in a minute, but there’s no way I could replicate the<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> money I make as a teacher. If we were dreamin’<br />
about it then, yeah, I’d have a lot <strong>of</strong> fun doing it.”<br />
“It’s perfect for getting students to pay<br />
attention to reporting an event,“ said Loomis.<br />
“If you send students out to cover an event,<br />
they can make a mistake <strong>and</strong> you’d never know<br />
it. In the meantime, I can have some fun <strong>and</strong><br />
it’s something different.”<br />
Dr. David Loomis<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong> iup.edu<br />
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Music can also aid the learning<br />
processes in a passive way. The<br />
studies <strong>of</strong> Dr. Roy J. Paget, a<br />
neuroscientist who founded the British<br />
Academy for Advanced Training (www.<br />
baatltd.com), conclude that music affects<br />
the body while studying as well as<br />
learning. He studies Brain Based Learning,<br />
a learning theory that is based on<br />
the structure <strong>and</strong> function <strong>of</strong> the brain.<br />
As long as the brain is not prohibited<br />
from fulfilling its normal processes,<br />
learning will occur. He adapted this<br />
theory to the combination <strong>of</strong> studying<br />
<strong>and</strong> music.<br />
While studying <strong>and</strong> listening<br />
to music the pulse <strong>and</strong> blood<br />
pressure decrease, the brain<br />
waves slow down <strong>and</strong> the muscles<br />
relax. These studies found a greater<br />
consistency when listening to classical<br />
music (1750-1825) <strong>and</strong> baroque music<br />
(1820-1900), from composers such as<br />
Bach, Albinoni, Pachelbel <strong>and</strong> Brahms<br />
who <strong>of</strong>ten wrote at a speed <strong>of</strong> 60 beats<br />
per minute. The pitch <strong>and</strong> rhythm <strong>of</strong><br />
these composers’ music are attuned to<br />
the cyclic patterns <strong>of</strong> the brain.<br />
Dr. Paget summarized the effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> music on the body <strong>and</strong><br />
mind into these eight points:<br />
effects on muscular energy <strong>and</strong> tones,<br />
an increase in molecular energy, the<br />
influence <strong>of</strong> rhythm on the heartbeat,<br />
changes in metabolism that affect physical<br />
energy, a reduction in stress levels,<br />
relief from fatigue <strong>and</strong> low energy, the<br />
release if emotions, feelings <strong>and</strong> character,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the stimulation <strong>of</strong> creativity,<br />
sensitivity <strong>and</strong> thinking. These qualities<br />
establish the rejuvenating <strong>and</strong> expressive<br />
strengths that help our brains relax<br />
<strong>and</strong> absorb information.<br />
According to Sciencedaily.com,<br />
Stanford University School <strong>of</strong><br />
Medicine, a similar study in<br />
2007, was created to show how the<br />
brain sorts out events in general. However,<br />
it found that musical techniques<br />
used in the writing <strong>of</strong> classical music<br />
helped the brain categorize incoming<br />
information.<br />
“In a concert setting, for example,<br />
different individuals listen to a piece <strong>of</strong><br />
music with w<strong>and</strong>ering attention, but at the<br />
transition point between movements, their<br />
attention is arrested,” said Vinod Menon,<br />
PhD, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> psychiatry <strong>and</strong><br />
behavioral sciences <strong>and</strong> neurosciences.<br />
The study used music to evaluate<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> event segmentation,<br />
or the way that the brain establishes<br />
a current through which to filter<br />
<strong>and</strong> organize the constant information<br />
it is faced with. The brain divides<br />
information into chunks by extracting<br />
information from beginnings, endings<br />
<strong>and</strong> the boundaries between events. The<br />
researchers used eight symphonies by<br />
English composer William Boyce because<br />
he isn’t well known, his pieces are<br />
relatively short <strong>and</strong> they <strong>of</strong>fer several<br />
easily-noticeable transition periods.<br />
Equipped with noise-cancelling<br />
headphones, 10 men <strong>and</strong> 8 women<br />
who participated in the study<br />
were asked to lie prone in an MRI<br />
scanner <strong>and</strong> simply listen to music. The<br />
researchers concentrated on the 10 second<br />
period before <strong>and</strong> after the transition<br />
movements. They found that in the<br />
moments <strong>of</strong> silence between pieces <strong>of</strong><br />
music, the brain is at a settled state <strong>and</strong><br />
is focused on the upcoming music while<br />
still decoding the last piece.<br />
Continued on p. 18<br />
6 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
The word “karaoke,” is enough to send some people running for<br />
shelter. Karaoke is not for everyone, but for those who love to<br />
sing, karaoke can be a lot <strong>of</strong> fun. People from all over<br />
the world fall in love with karaoke every day,<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> residents are no exception.<br />
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Karaoke History<br />
Before karaoke became an international phenomenon<br />
it was a local Japanese trend. Karaoke in its<br />
modern incarnation began with the invention <strong>of</strong> the<br />
karaoke machine. In 1971, Daisuke Inoue invented what is<br />
considered the first karaoke machine. Inoue’s invention<br />
was revolutionary because for the first time bar patrons<br />
could read the lyrics <strong>of</strong> their favorite songs as they sang<br />
along. Prior to this evolutionary leap in bar entertainment<br />
technology people sang along to live b<strong>and</strong>s or prerecorded<br />
music without any type <strong>of</strong> lyrical guide. The word “karaoke”<br />
originated because <strong>of</strong> the instrumental b<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
recordings bar patrons used to accompany their vocals.<br />
Karaoke roughly translates to “empty orchestra” referring<br />
to the lyrical void into which karaoke singers project<br />
their voices. The first karaoke machines were not installed<br />
exclusively in bars, but were housed in restaurants<br />
<strong>and</strong> hotel rooms. These early karaoke machines differed<br />
from the contemporary American setup in that they were<br />
coin operated <strong>and</strong> not operated by a DJ.<br />
Where to Sing<br />
The karaoke in <strong>Indiana</strong> is not coin operated <strong>and</strong><br />
bares only a superficial resemblance to its Japanese<br />
ancestor. Karaoke is free in <strong>Indiana</strong> bars, provided<br />
you do not buy any drinks. Karaoke night is not much<br />
different than being entertained by the st<strong>and</strong>ard bar DJ<br />
except there is an option to sing along with lyrics. When<br />
done right karaoke can be fun, when done wrong it is<br />
strong motivation to end the night early or relocated to a<br />
different bar.<br />
Grub’s<br />
When flirting with karaoke’s<br />
siren song it is important to<br />
find the right venue. Philadelphia<br />
St., home to most <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong>’s<br />
bars is a natural place to find karaoke<br />
nights. Grub’s sports bar 560 Philadelphia<br />
St. kicks <strong>of</strong>f the week with<br />
Monday night karaoke starting at<br />
10. The kitchen closes at 10 p.m. so<br />
smoking is in. Captain <strong>and</strong> Cokes<br />
only cost one dollar on Monday night,<br />
so karaoke fuel is cheap. On the flip<br />
side having a DJ <strong>and</strong> karaoke is not<br />
enough to hide that Monday night<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten dead at Grub’s. This is not bad<br />
if you are looking for cheap drinks<br />
<strong>and</strong> a place to play pool or even sing<br />
karaoke without a crowd watching.<br />
The overall Grub’s karaoke experience<br />
consisted <strong>of</strong> waiting for something<br />
to happen. None <strong>of</strong> the people<br />
sitting at the bar sang. Karaoke does<br />
happen at Grub’s sometimes, according<br />
to Jordan Curcija, an IUP sophomore<br />
who works at Grub’s. “Karaoke<br />
night isn’t always dead. It can, actually,<br />
be a lot <strong>of</strong> fun. Sometimes after I<br />
get done working I’ll get a few drinks<br />
<strong>and</strong> sing karaoke with friends from<br />
work,” Curcija said.<br />
“Sometimes after I<br />
get done<br />
working I’ll get<br />
a few drinks <strong>and</strong><br />
sing karaoke with<br />
friends from work”<br />
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The Coney<br />
The next installment <strong>of</strong> karaoke<br />
night takes place on Wednesday.<br />
On Wednesday there is a<br />
choice <strong>of</strong> venues. The Coney, a 642<br />
Philadelphia St. fixture since 1933,<br />
host’s karaoke, so does the Ironwood<br />
Grill 1830 Oakl<strong>and</strong> Ave. The two<br />
locations have distinct atmospheres.<br />
The Coney is a better place to find<br />
the typical college crowd than the<br />
Ironwood. The Coney also <strong>of</strong>fers one<br />
dollar wells, starting at 10 p.m., making<br />
it an affordable place to drink on<br />
Wednesday. Karaoke is not the main<br />
attraction at the Coney. Most people<br />
at the Coney’s downstairs bar, where<br />
karaoke night is held, stay near the<br />
bar <strong>and</strong> do not sing. When someone<br />
does sing, they are <strong>of</strong>ten too many<br />
drinks in to be able to vibrate their<br />
vocal chords coherently.<br />
Ironwood Grill<br />
The Ironwood Grill <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
break from the usual “let’s<br />
party atmosphere” common in<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> bars. Fewer students go to<br />
the Ironwood<br />
Grill than the<br />
other bars in<br />
town, providing<br />
the opportunity<br />
for interaction<br />
with the locals.<br />
Karaoke night<br />
changes things<br />
at the Ironwood<br />
Grill in two<br />
ways. First, there<br />
is a larger crowd<br />
than usual for<br />
a weeknight.<br />
Second, more<br />
students show<br />
up. The real<br />
treat at the Ironwood Grill is finding<br />
people who know how to sing. Every<br />
karaoke night has its stars, but at the<br />
Ironwood Grill they can be found in<br />
higher proportion than in many other<br />
bars. The Ironwood Grill is also a<br />
good place for beginners to go. The<br />
DJ <strong>and</strong> the crowed are encouraging<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer advice to anyone just starting<br />
out.<br />
Spaghetti Benders<br />
Spaghetti Benders does karaoke<br />
on Friday night from 10 to close.<br />
Friday is the busiest day <strong>of</strong> the<br />
week for most bars. Spaghetti Benders<br />
is no exception. Spaghetti Benders<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers an intimate atmosphere, with<br />
the bar holding about 30 people when<br />
a maximum capacity. Most people<br />
come to Spaghetti Benders because<br />
they love the bar, not because <strong>of</strong><br />
karaoke. The night is periodically<br />
interspersed with singing, most <strong>of</strong><br />
which never rises above pedestrian<br />
mediocraty, or worse. However, when<br />
the right pipes find their way to the<br />
microphone they shine.<br />
by Isaac Samay<br />
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The Lights are Up,<br />
the Stage is Ready,<br />
the Mic is Open<br />
Open Mic Night at IUP<br />
by Jesse Johnson<br />
The lights are dimmed. Teetering tables<br />
<strong>and</strong> towering chairs dot the room, some<br />
in tight clusters, others by themselves.<br />
Attendees <strong>and</strong> performers slowly start filing in<br />
as early as 7:20 p.m. Music plays through the<br />
speakers as the seats steadily fill up. Friendly<br />
chatter can be heard through the doors. The<br />
man who runs the show encourages performers<br />
to add their names to the list, <strong>and</strong> once<br />
that list starts growing, it’s time to begin.<br />
Open Mic Night at <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong><br />
Pennsylvania is a place on campus where<br />
students can go to turn their Monday evenings<br />
into something to look forward to. The event<br />
is an entertaining way to recover from everyone’s<br />
least favorite day <strong>of</strong> the week. Performers<br />
either cover another musician’s piece, or they<br />
put on an original act.<br />
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You don’t have to be a talented musician or an<br />
amazing vocalist to put on a good show. Comedians,<br />
acting troupes, <strong>and</strong> the occasional beatboxer<br />
have made appearances in past years. Every event has<br />
its regulars, <strong>and</strong> Open Mic<br />
Night is no different. The<br />
crowd will simmer into an<br />
excited hush when a favorite<br />
player takes to the stage.<br />
IUP Open Mic Night is<br />
sponsored by Boost Alcohol<br />
Consciousness Concerning<br />
the Health <strong>of</strong> University<br />
Students. BACCHUS provides<br />
the budget that pays<br />
for the delicious catering by<br />
Romeo’s Pizzeria & Mediterranean<br />
Kitchen. A popular<br />
“Open Mic is a great<br />
item, the free pizza <strong>and</strong> drinks go fast. Performers nibble<br />
on a slice before stepping up to the mic, <strong>and</strong> audience<br />
members devour piece after piece while enjoying the live<br />
entertainment. Seeing someone go back for seconds is not<br />
a rare sight.<br />
In warmer weather, Open Mic Night is held outside,<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> Wallwork Hall. Attendants bring blankets,<br />
because in this setting, the chairs go faster than the free<br />
pizza. When held indoors, 50 members or more show up,<br />
but when the event is beneath the open sky, that number<br />
doubles.<br />
Rarely does Nick Gustafson (senior, Health <strong>and</strong> Physical<br />
Education, New Tripoli, Pa) have to ask the crowd to<br />
keep a respectful cap on its chatter. Those in attendance<br />
know to respect their onstage peers, because it takes a<br />
lot <strong>of</strong> gusto to get up in front <strong>of</strong> people <strong>and</strong> perform. Gustafson<br />
not only manages the event, he is also the sound<br />
equipment technician. During each set, he can be seen<br />
tweaking knobs <strong>and</strong> turning dials, in ways only a musician<br />
would underst<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Gustafson has been running the show for three years.<br />
Before that, he quickly became friends with his predecessor,<br />
because he <strong>and</strong> his b<strong>and</strong>-mates frequently put on<br />
shows at the event. His b<strong>and</strong>, The Lady <strong>and</strong> the Lion, are<br />
“what would happen if pop punk <strong>and</strong> hardcore got into<br />
a car accident,” according to Gustafson. He played lead<br />
guitar for the b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> supplied the “screamo vocals.”<br />
When asked if he still has time to play, he laughed.<br />
“We still get to mess around a little bit,” said Gustafson<br />
over the din <strong>of</strong> the crowd <strong>and</strong> the tunes <strong>of</strong> the current<br />
performer. “Mostly it’s just something we do for fun,<br />
though.”<br />
thing for all colleges<br />
to have.”<br />
One performer puts all he’s got<br />
into a ballad by the b<strong>and</strong> Say<br />
Anything.<br />
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Smith <strong>and</strong> Lamont in their favorite<br />
Monday night hot spot<br />
The crowd at open mic can get a little fiesty!<br />
“I love that I get the chance to<br />
see what kinds <strong>of</strong> things IUP has<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer beneath the surface.”<br />
Tia Smith (senior, Early Childhood <strong>and</strong> Elementary<br />
Education major, Martinsburg, Pa) <strong>and</strong> Abby Lamont<br />
(senior, Human Resource Management <strong>and</strong> Operations<br />
Management major, Meadville, Pa) have been going to<br />
Open Mic Night since they were sophomores at IUP.<br />
Open Mic Night is something they “always look forward<br />
to.”<br />
“I go to Open Mic because I love music,” said Lamont<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> the doors to the Delaware Room. “It’s something<br />
fun to do on a Monday night.”<br />
Smith firmly believes that Open Mic Night is a valued<br />
program at IUP.<br />
“I absolutely think that open mic is a great thing for all<br />
colleges to have,” she said, emphasizing her points with<br />
wild gesticulation. “ I think its wonderful that students<br />
<strong>of</strong> different majors <strong>and</strong> walks <strong>of</strong> life can get up in front <strong>of</strong><br />
a group <strong>of</strong> people <strong>and</strong> express themselves.”<br />
Lamont emphatically<br />
agreed, smiling.<br />
“Plus,” she said with a grin,<br />
“it something that will keep<br />
people out <strong>of</strong> trouble, away<br />
from drinking <strong>and</strong> drugs.”<br />
If you were to take a walk<br />
through the Delaware room<br />
at 7:30 p.m. on a Monday<br />
night, you would encounter a<br />
very diverse crowd <strong>of</strong> individuals.<br />
When you first walk into the Hadley Union Building’s<br />
northern entrance, you are likely to see a guitarist or too<br />
sitting in the atrium, tuning their six-strings away from<br />
the noise. Another five steps <strong>and</strong> you might see someone<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> the Delaware Room’s doors, speaking loudly<br />
into their phone because they aren’t far enough away<br />
from the heightened volume. Then you enter the room<br />
<strong>and</strong> are instantly immersed in the mood <strong>of</strong> Open Mic<br />
Night.<br />
In the back <strong>of</strong> the room, you have the people who come<br />
for someone else, just to be supportive. Maybe you’ll talk<br />
to someone on their way to, or from, the HUB Fitness<br />
Center who happened to step in <strong>and</strong> find out what was<br />
going on. As you move forward, you reach the first cluster<br />
<strong>of</strong> tables that is probably occupied by a group waiting<br />
to take their turn at the mic. Past them you have the fans<br />
who come for the free food <strong>and</strong> stay for one or two acts<br />
before heading home to study.<br />
Then, you find yourself at the front <strong>of</strong> the crowd,<br />
where the true lovers <strong>of</strong> live entertainment take their<br />
seats. Every chair in these foremost clusters <strong>of</strong> tables is<br />
facing the stage. They might talk occasionally, or be<br />
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tween sets. If someone is performing, however,<br />
you aren’t liable to get much out <strong>of</strong><br />
them. They are being entertained.<br />
“We like to sit at the front,” says Smith as<br />
the event comes to a close, “because going<br />
to open mic is about more than listening to<br />
people sing <strong>and</strong> play guitar. You see all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
sororities <strong>and</strong> fraternities <strong>and</strong> honor societies<br />
<strong>and</strong> whatnot, but rarely do you get to see the<br />
fun things that the students on our campus get<br />
to do.<br />
“I love that I get the chance to see what<br />
kinds <strong>of</strong> things IUP has to <strong>of</strong>fer beneath the<br />
surface.”<br />
Growing musician shares<br />
relationship with music<br />
John Graziani is a senior sport administration major at IUP.<br />
Coming from Pittsburgh, he tells us what music<br />
<strong>and</strong> Open Mic Night mean to him.<br />
How long have you been playing guitar? Singing?<br />
I’ve been playing guitar for almost 8 years<br />
now, <strong>and</strong> as for singing... I honestly have no<br />
clue. My friend Alex <strong>and</strong> I, used to record<br />
some songs in 10th grade, but it didn’t go so<br />
well most <strong>of</strong> the time. [laughs]<br />
Do you play any other instruments?<br />
I attempt to play the piano, but I can only play<br />
a little, <strong>and</strong> I can sing while playing, but still,<br />
I’m not too talented on the instrument<br />
Favorite type <strong>of</strong> music?<br />
I’ve always been a fan <strong>of</strong> early 90’s punk/rock/<br />
pop like Saves the Day, early Fall Out Boy, The<br />
Early November, A Change <strong>of</strong> Pace... b<strong>and</strong>s<br />
like those. I would have to say that is my favorite<br />
genre <strong>of</strong> music.<br />
Why/When did you start playing at open mic?<br />
I began playing at open mic because I thought<br />
it was about time to try <strong>and</strong> perform in front<br />
<strong>of</strong> people. I knew I wasn’t gonna be great at<br />
first, but I really enjoy doing it now.<br />
Favorite song you like to perform?<br />
I really enjoy playing “Where is Your Boy Tonight?”<br />
by Fall Out Boy.<br />
Have you recorded anything pr<strong>of</strong>essionally or<br />
is this just a hobby?<br />
I haven’t recorded anything pr<strong>of</strong>essionally.<br />
Do you play elsewhere?<br />
I’ve played many bars <strong>and</strong> restaurants in the<br />
area, but in all honesty, I don’t pursue this<br />
very hard. My favorite place to play is open<br />
mic, because I know everyone there enjoys<br />
listening to the music, opposed to somewhere<br />
like the bar scene, where it is just background<br />
music until everyone gets drunk. [laughs]<br />
Do you have any musical inspiration? Goals?<br />
Too many, in all honesty! [laughs]<br />
I tell [my friend] Dylan this all the time <strong>and</strong><br />
he thinks I’m an idiot, but my inspiration for<br />
most <strong>of</strong> my music, <strong>and</strong> favorite solo musician,<br />
is Paul Menotiades. He plays the music I like<br />
to hear, <strong>and</strong> his voice is incredible. He is a local<br />
Pittsburgh guy, too. He played in Punchline<br />
when they were signed to Fueled by Ramen,<br />
<strong>and</strong> he still plays with them, along with a<br />
b<strong>and</strong> called The Composure. Both great b<strong>and</strong>s,<br />
<strong>and</strong> both inspiration for what I try to achieve<br />
musically.<br />
Who’s your biggest fan?<br />
Definitely my mom... she tries to critique me,<br />
but in the end she would probably still be<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> me if I sounded like a dying moose.<br />
That’s what moms are for I suppose. [laughs]<br />
Anything else you want to say about open mic<br />
at IUP?<br />
If it weren’t for open mic, not only would I not<br />
be able to play music in front <strong>of</strong> people, but I<br />
don’t think I would have the public speaking<br />
skills that I have today. I speak much clearer,<br />
<strong>and</strong> I find confidence much easier. [laughs] But<br />
anyways, open mic has opened me to so many<br />
doors, <strong>and</strong> for anyone in the future who feels<br />
they need a confidence booster, I highly advise<br />
getting the courage to go on stage <strong>and</strong> perform<br />
in some way.<br />
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Hawk Rock:<br />
Get Loose with Area B<strong>and</strong>s<br />
by Joe Stango<br />
It’s Saturday night, <strong>and</strong> you have no idea what to do.<br />
Maybe you should put on your rock-<strong>and</strong>-roll shoes <strong>and</strong><br />
spend the evening watching one <strong>of</strong> the area’s many b<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Whether you listen to blues, metal, 80’s rock or perhaps a<br />
different musical genre, <strong>Indiana</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a variety shows for<br />
your entertainment.<br />
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The Jukehouse Bombers<br />
The Rose Inn celebrated<br />
St. Patrick’s Day<br />
with The Jukehouse<br />
Bombers, a blues cover<br />
b<strong>and</strong> playing the venue for<br />
the first time.<br />
“They’re good musicians<br />
<strong>and</strong> have been around for<br />
a long time,” said Joe Fyre,<br />
the establishment’s owner.<br />
“They play hard, bluesy<br />
rock stuff <strong>and</strong> put on a<br />
good show.”<br />
The Jukehouse Bombers’<br />
lineup features a father/<br />
son duo on both guitar <strong>and</strong><br />
vocals.<br />
Jimmy Ranochock,<br />
better known as Jimmy<br />
“Roach,” the owner <strong>of</strong> Tattoos<br />
by Jimmy Roach on 15<br />
S. Carpenter Ave., <strong>Indiana</strong>,<br />
Pa., <strong>and</strong> his son, Joe, played<br />
alongside bassist Troy<br />
Laney <strong>and</strong> drummer Mark<br />
Kephert Jr.<br />
The show started at 9<br />
p.m. <strong>and</strong> had a $5 cover.<br />
“If you don’t have some<br />
blues records, I suggest you<br />
buy some,” advised Jimmy<br />
from his microphone as the<br />
show started.<br />
Using an arsenal <strong>of</strong> vintage<br />
Fender gear, including<br />
two Bassman heads dating<br />
back to the 60s, the b<strong>and</strong><br />
churned out gritty blues<br />
hits without pausing between<br />
most songs.<br />
A crowd <strong>of</strong> about 40 people<br />
enjoyed classic tunes<br />
such as “Stone Free” by<br />
Jimi Hendrix, “Mississippi<br />
Queen” by Mountain, “Cold<br />
Shot” by Stevie Ray Vaughn<br />
<strong>and</strong> “Rock & Roll Hoochie<br />
Koo” by Rick Derringer.<br />
“If you don’t have some blues<br />
records, I suggest you buy<br />
some.”<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the highlights<br />
<strong>of</strong> the evening, Joe pulled<br />
out his slide <strong>and</strong> Fender<br />
Telecaster to rip through<br />
a downright-nasty performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> “Ventilator Blues”<br />
by The Rolling Stones.<br />
Joe custom built the<br />
wooden cabinet which<br />
enclosed his amp’s speaker<br />
as it rotated inside, creating<br />
a panning effect.<br />
“They’re the best b<strong>and</strong> in<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong>,” said Pat Wolford,<br />
a local musician.<br />
The Jukehouse Bombers<br />
do not have a website at<br />
this time.<br />
The Jukehouse Bombers at the Rose Inn<br />
Joe “Roach” <strong>and</strong> his Telecaster<br />
13 Stories<br />
Local-b<strong>and</strong> 13 Stories<br />
played a loud show<br />
Saturday at Dingbats.<br />
The show cost $5<br />
at the door, but the doorman<br />
got there late so some<br />
people got in for free.<br />
The tunes started<br />
around 10 p.m. for a crowd<br />
<strong>of</strong> about 70 people.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the audience sat<br />
at tables on the other side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the dance floor.<br />
That night, <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
celebrated “iPatty’s Day,” a<br />
celebration <strong>of</strong> St. Patrick’s<br />
Day a couple <strong>of</strong> weeks<br />
early, so green shirts <strong>and</strong><br />
beads freckled the room.<br />
The b<strong>and</strong> hammered out<br />
80s hits.<br />
“They’re a crowd pleaser”<br />
A medley <strong>of</strong> “What I<br />
Like About You” by the<br />
Romantics <strong>and</strong> “On the<br />
Dark Side” by John Cafferty<br />
brought dancers to<br />
the floor.<br />
Someone in the crowd<br />
gave the singer a slug from<br />
a tall mug <strong>of</strong> beer during<br />
“Jump” by Van Halen.<br />
Couples slow danced to<br />
“Bed <strong>of</strong> Roses” by Bon Jovi.<br />
The drummer took the<br />
“My ears were ringing, but<br />
the show was a lot <strong>of</strong> fun.”<br />
microphone <strong>and</strong> belted<br />
out “Highway to Hell” <strong>and</strong><br />
“You Shook Me All Night<br />
Long” by AC/DC while the<br />
keyboardist manned the<br />
drum kit.<br />
“They’re a crowd pleaser,”<br />
said Rick Jones, an<br />
audience member.<br />
Another audience member,<br />
Alaina Petrillo, agreed.<br />
“My ears were ringing,<br />
but the show was a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
fun,” she said.<br />
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Hiram & the Walkers<br />
Hiram & the Walkers<br />
kept the dance<br />
floor full <strong>of</strong> dancers<br />
when they played golden<br />
oldies, classic rock <strong>and</strong><br />
blues songs Saturday night<br />
at the Red Zone Bar in the<br />
Quality Inn.<br />
The show started at 10<br />
p.m. <strong>and</strong> had a $5 cover.<br />
Dancers from a crowd<br />
<strong>of</strong> about 45 people didn’t<br />
waste much time hitting<br />
the dance floor as the b<strong>and</strong><br />
played “December, 1963<br />
(Oh, What a Night)” by<br />
The Four Seasons.<br />
Featuring the marital<br />
t<strong>and</strong>em <strong>of</strong> Ken “Hiram”<br />
<strong>and</strong> Judy Walker on guitar<br />
<strong>and</strong> vocals <strong>and</strong> bass <strong>and</strong><br />
vocals respectively, the<br />
b<strong>and</strong> got the grooving going<br />
with covers <strong>of</strong> “Taking<br />
Care <strong>of</strong> Business” by R<strong>and</strong>y<br />
Bachman, “Pretty Woman”<br />
by Roy Orbison <strong>and</strong><br />
“Walking on Sunshine” by<br />
Katrina & the Waves.<br />
That night, Bob <strong>and</strong><br />
Darlene Boston, longtime<br />
fans <strong>of</strong> Hiram & the Walkers,<br />
celebrated their 37th<br />
wedding anniversary.<br />
The b<strong>and</strong> dedicated the<br />
song “You Belong to Me”<br />
by Patsy Cline to them <strong>and</strong><br />
they slow danced.<br />
Bob guessed how many<br />
times he <strong>and</strong> his wife have<br />
seen the b<strong>and</strong>.<br />
‘‘50?” he shrugged.<br />
“They’ve been playing for<br />
years,” he said. “We like<br />
coming out to watch them.”<br />
The usual Saturday bartender,<br />
Alex Menbick, said<br />
the b<strong>and</strong> always brings a<br />
good crowd.<br />
‘‘They were looking for<br />
someone, <strong>and</strong> I knew Hiram<br />
<strong>and</strong> knew most <strong>of</strong> the songs,<br />
so it was a natural fit.”<br />
Ryan Porembka filled in<br />
for the regular drummer,<br />
his father, Brian.<br />
The keyboardist/tenor<br />
saxophonist, Billy Menk,<br />
just started playing with<br />
the b<strong>and</strong> a couple months<br />
ago.<br />
‘‘They were looking for<br />
someone, <strong>and</strong> I knew Hiram<br />
<strong>and</strong> knew most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
songs, so it was a natural<br />
fit,” he said.<br />
Billy Menk on keyboard <strong>and</strong> Hiram Walker on guitar<br />
Judy Walker on bass guitar<br />
Johnny R<strong>and</strong>, a guitarist/vocalist<br />
who has played<br />
with Hiram since the 60s,<br />
rounded out the lineup.<br />
Hiram & the Walkers<br />
has a Facebook page.<br />
bad daZe<br />
Bad daZe performs<br />
high-energy, modern<br />
rock at local venues<br />
such as Ironwood Grille,<br />
Dingbats <strong>and</strong> the Rayne<br />
Drop Inn.<br />
Formed in 2003, the<br />
b<strong>and</strong> plays a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
hard-rock covers by artists<br />
including Alice in Chains,<br />
Rage Against the Machine<br />
<strong>and</strong> Pantera.<br />
“We try to make it a party for<br />
everyone.”<br />
They also perform<br />
original songs <strong>and</strong> will be<br />
on the April <strong>2012</strong> cover<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania Musician<br />
Magazine.<br />
Shows last about three<br />
hours <strong>and</strong> the average<br />
cover charge is about $5.<br />
The members are Timmy<br />
Howsare, vocals; Kenny<br />
Murdick, guitar/vocals;<br />
Paul Rainey, bass/vocals;<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jim Bagrosky, drums/<br />
vocals.<br />
“Our shows are very<br />
energetic,” said Bagrosky,<br />
who lives in Altoona, Pa.<br />
“By the end <strong>of</strong> the show,<br />
there’s usually girls dancing<br />
on stage. We try to<br />
make it a party for everyone.”<br />
The b<strong>and</strong> is online<br />
at www.myspace.com/<br />
baddazerocks.<br />
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Learn How Music Can Teach<br />
Continued from p. 6<br />
Jonathan Berger, PhD, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
music <strong>and</strong> musician, is a co-author<br />
<strong>of</strong> this study. His team used a previous<br />
functional brain imaging study <strong>of</strong><br />
anticipation as a framework for this<br />
project. He said the process <strong>of</strong> listening<br />
to music could be a way that the brain<br />
sharpens its ability to anticipate events<br />
<strong>and</strong> maintain attention. Because the<br />
excitement <strong>of</strong> music is anticipating the<br />
upcoming notes, chords, etc., over time<br />
the effects from listening to music adapt<br />
to our existence away from music.<br />
These innovative methods help us<br />
to retain knowledge while also<br />
gaining experience. By using the<br />
resonating effects <strong>of</strong> music, that the information<br />
given through or with song is<br />
more likely to be retained. Long before<br />
writing, knowledge <strong>and</strong> experience was<br />
held in the lyrics <strong>of</strong> song; coupled with<br />
catchy notes, the song <strong>and</strong> its meaning<br />
become a legacy which can be passed<br />
through generations. Many people do<br />
not realize technology is pushing us<br />
away from each other, causing us to<br />
be isolated <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>ing short news<br />
quickly. If in some aspects <strong>of</strong> our life we<br />
devolve a bit, we may find our future<br />
societies more cultured, connected <strong>and</strong><br />
intelligent.<br />
THE MOZART<br />
EFFECT<br />
The Mozart Effect is a term signifying<br />
the transformational powers <strong>of</strong> music<br />
in health, education, <strong>and</strong><br />
well-being. It represents the general<br />
use <strong>of</strong> music to reduce stress,<br />
depression, induce relaxation or sleep;<br />
activate the body; <strong>and</strong> improve<br />
memory or awareness. Breakthrough<br />
uses <strong>of</strong> music <strong>and</strong> sound can improve<br />
listening disorders, dyslexia,<br />
attention deficit disorder, autism, <strong>and</strong><br />
other mental <strong>and</strong> physical disorders<br />
<strong>and</strong> injuries. Research with Mozart’s<br />
music began in France in the late 1950s<br />
when Dr. Alfred Tomatis<br />
began his experiments in auditory<br />
stimulation for children with speech<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
communication disorders. By 1990,<br />
there were hundreds <strong>of</strong> centers<br />
throughout the world using Mozart’s<br />
music containing high frequencies to<br />
help children with dyslexia, speech<br />
disorders, <strong>and</strong> autism. In the 1990’s the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> California in Irvine with<br />
Mozart’s music <strong>and</strong> spatial intelligence<br />
assessments. More recent studies in<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong> use Mozart’s music to study<br />
its effect on epilepsy.<br />
Mozart’s music is significant in<br />
assisting the modification <strong>of</strong><br />
attentiveness <strong>and</strong> alertness.<br />
The construction <strong>and</strong> lack <strong>of</strong> emotional<br />
expression assists in the clarification <strong>of</strong><br />
time <strong>and</strong> space perception <strong>and</strong><br />
initiate the basic ways in which the<br />
brain becomes familiar with creation<br />
<strong>and</strong> recognition <strong>of</strong> ideas.<br />
18 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
Theater<br />
Around<br />
Town<br />
The Performers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
By James Zackal<br />
Seats begin to fill <strong>and</strong><br />
conversation between the<br />
audience members can be<br />
heard throughout the room.<br />
Programs begin to turn as<br />
coats sit on laps. An empty<br />
stage is presented in front<br />
with the audience in<br />
anticipation. As the lights<br />
dim down, the voices become<br />
silent. The first actor steps on<br />
stage <strong>and</strong> a<br />
performance in <strong>Indiana</strong> begins<br />
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Created in 1977, the IUP<br />
theater department provides<br />
students with a well-rounded fine<br />
arts <strong>and</strong> dramatic<br />
education.<br />
Starting with only three<br />
factuality members <strong>and</strong> 20<br />
majors, the theater department was<br />
created in the late 1970s Dance was<br />
added to the<br />
department in 1993 <strong>and</strong> it is now<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the most popular majors on<br />
campus. The<br />
department was granted<br />
membership in 1995 with the National<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong><br />
Theater. The department combines<br />
both theater <strong>and</strong> dance to create<br />
a well-rounded fine arts program<br />
while <strong>of</strong>fering over 50 courses for the<br />
students.<br />
box stage, dressing rooms,<br />
scenery studio, production<br />
storage <strong>and</strong> much more is used for<br />
the students <strong>and</strong> outside<br />
performances. Waller Hall reflects<br />
what it would be like to actually<br />
work in a well-known, big top theater.<br />
With the capacity to hold over<br />
1,400 audience members, Fisher<br />
Auditorium focuses more on larger<br />
performers rather than student productions.<br />
The<br />
auditorium was built <strong>and</strong> opened in<br />
the late 1930s <strong>and</strong> is named after John<br />
Stuchell Fisher,<br />
Pennsylvania’s 29th governor. In<br />
2008, the auditorium went<br />
under renovation, which<br />
allowed Waller Hall <strong>and</strong> Fisher<br />
Auditorium to be connected.<br />
“The theater department is great.<br />
There is so much<br />
creativity <strong>and</strong> characters all around,”<br />
said Rachel Pierce, IUP Theater<br />
Major.<br />
Waller Hall is located on the IUP<br />
campus<br />
A red sign indicates where Fisher<br />
Auditorium is located on the IUP<br />
campus.<br />
Waller Hall is the home <strong>of</strong> the theater<br />
department. The<br />
building was built between 1926 <strong>and</strong><br />
1928. Originally, Waller Hall was<br />
home to the universities gymnasium<br />
<strong>and</strong> swimming pool <strong>and</strong> was renovated<br />
in 1988-1989<br />
Inside the hall, a studio stage, black<br />
Fisher Auditorium is only one-half <strong>of</strong> the Theater Department.<br />
20 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
If you are a student at in the IUP<br />
theater department, you do more than<br />
just go to class, you preform. Audiences<br />
are entertained all year long by the department’s<br />
student organized production,<br />
Theater-by-the-grove. With over<br />
150 performances performed by the<br />
students themselves, Theater-by-0the-<br />
Grove is a popular event to go to on<br />
campus. Ranging from full productions<br />
to ten<br />
minute acts, Theater-by-the-Grove allows<br />
students to direct <strong>and</strong> act in their<br />
own work. The program is funded by<br />
the IUP Student Cooperative Association.<br />
This semester, Theater by the Grove<br />
performed “Chess” from February 23-26<br />
<strong>and</strong> February 29-March 3 <strong>and</strong> will be<br />
preforming “The Gentleman Dancing<br />
Master” from April 19-22 <strong>and</strong> 25-28.<br />
Theater on campus doesn’t stop<br />
when students leave for summer break.<br />
The theater continues, just on a smaller<br />
level. The Footlight Players provide<br />
children <strong>and</strong> young adults a way to<br />
IUP Theater students performing<br />
in “Chess”<br />
Students preforming in the<br />
production <strong>of</strong> “Chess”<br />
release their creativity while gaining<br />
interest in the<br />
preforming arts. In the summer, the<br />
Footlight Players, a theater program<br />
the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Theater <strong>of</strong>fers for children <strong>and</strong> young<br />
adults will run from June 11 to July<br />
9, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The<br />
Footlight<br />
Players teach daily workshops <strong>and</strong><br />
allows the<br />
students to release their<br />
creativity while gaining interest in<br />
the performing arts. Students will<br />
audition throughout the month,<br />
practice, <strong>and</strong> perform at the end <strong>of</strong><br />
the summer.<br />
The program doesn’t just focus on<br />
acting, the students can participate<br />
in backstage<br />
production, writing, costume design,<br />
<strong>and</strong> any other part <strong>of</strong> the theater production<br />
process. The program tuition<br />
cost is $450 before April 1st <strong>and</strong> $500<br />
after. The form can be found on the<br />
IUP theater department website.<br />
Theater isn’t just for<br />
entertainment anymore; it can actually<br />
be used for a local<br />
charity. TOST <strong>and</strong> Turned, a<br />
student organization, host<br />
several nights <strong>of</strong> theater for a one<br />
special charity. Founded in 2002, student<br />
organization TOST <strong>and</strong> Turned<br />
also hosts several nights <strong>of</strong> theater.<br />
Chelsea Forbes, TOST President,<br />
explained the events that TOST preforms.<br />
“We are a student run organization<br />
at IUP. We hold a main stage<br />
production in the fall, which is an<br />
already produced show that we buy<br />
the rights <strong>and</strong> costumes <strong>and</strong> such for<br />
<strong>and</strong> then we do student-written one<br />
acts in the spring,” said Forbes.<br />
TOST or ”temperantia operis scholae<br />
theatrique”, Latin for the perfect<br />
mix <strong>of</strong> work, school, <strong>and</strong> theater is<br />
very generous with to its audience<br />
members <strong>and</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong>.<br />
“There is no admission price for<br />
these shows, only a<br />
suggested donation <strong>and</strong> we raise<br />
money for local charities,” Forbes<br />
said, “We vote on the<br />
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A Message in
The Role <strong>of</strong> Graphic Design<br />
Leonardo. Donatello.<br />
Raphael. Michelangelo.<br />
If this made you think ninja turtles,<br />
perhaps you should take a break from<br />
technological stimulation to enjoy where visual<br />
art began.<br />
Paint <strong>and</strong> canvas.<br />
Pencil <strong>and</strong> paper.<br />
Berries <strong>and</strong> cave walls.<br />
Art surrounds you every day – computers,<br />
televisions, billboards, textbooks – all<br />
influenced by the basic concepts <strong>of</strong> design<br />
discovered hundreds <strong>of</strong> years ago. Why not take<br />
the time to appreciate where antediluvian works<br />
meet the digital age.<br />
by Elyse Shirley<br />
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“The computer, the<br />
favorite tool <strong>of</strong> the<br />
graphic designer, is just<br />
like a painter’s brush or the<br />
sculptor’s chisel: a tool that<br />
makes art,” said Lisa Engl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
fine arts major at IUP.<br />
Similar tools also involve<br />
similar processes <strong>and</strong> messages.<br />
“Graphic design <strong>and</strong><br />
traditional arts both involve<br />
a creative process <strong>and</strong> visual<br />
communication,” said Associate<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andrew<br />
Gillham.<br />
Gillham chairs the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Art at <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania.<br />
He has a master’s in graphic<br />
design from Michigan State<br />
University <strong>and</strong> a bachelor’s<br />
in studio art from Albion<br />
<strong>College</strong>. He has worked <strong>and</strong><br />
taught in the field for more<br />
than 20 years.<br />
In that time, Gillham has<br />
drawn a distinction between<br />
the arts <strong>of</strong> now <strong>and</strong><br />
the arts <strong>of</strong> our ninja turtle<br />
namesakes.<br />
“With graphic design, you<br />
are working for someone<br />
else to send their message<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> yours,” said Gillham.<br />
“You have to draw desires<br />
out <strong>of</strong> the client, get<br />
feedback <strong>and</strong> be willing to<br />
change in order to serve the<br />
client.<br />
“You gotta sell the<br />
dream.”<br />
And you’re buying that<br />
dream every time you<br />
watch a commercial, open a<br />
magazine or fall into a maze<br />
<strong>of</strong> pop-ups on your web<br />
browser.<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong> describes how<br />
the message <strong>of</strong> graphic<br />
design is conceived by the<br />
“The computer, the favorite<br />
tool <strong>of</strong> the graphic<br />
designer, is just like a painter’s<br />
brush or the sculptor’s<br />
chisel:<br />
a tool that<br />
makes art.”<br />
An example <strong>of</strong><br />
Gillham’s graphic<br />
design work created<br />
for the AirForce<br />
Special Operations<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong><br />
artist <strong>and</strong> perceived by the audience.<br />
“Graphic design, as I underst<strong>and</strong> it,<br />
is problem-solving through art,” said<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>. “It’s an interesting puzzle,<br />
trying to find colors, fonts, images, etcetera,<br />
<strong>and</strong> bring them together to tell<br />
the story <strong>of</strong> someone or something’s<br />
identity or representation.<br />
“When you think <strong>of</strong> your favorite<br />
product or company, you usually get a<br />
mental image <strong>of</strong> it, just like you might<br />
remember the touch, smell, or sound.<br />
Who can talk about McDonald’s <strong>and</strong><br />
not think <strong>of</strong> those golden arches?”<br />
But besides the commercial effect,<br />
why should you care about the art<br />
that surrounds you <strong>and</strong> where it came<br />
from?<br />
“We all tangentially run into art<br />
in pop culture,” said Gillham. “Doing<br />
conscious deliberate study will open<br />
your eyes to the complexity <strong>of</strong> what<br />
goes into art <strong>and</strong> help connect the<br />
dots between disciplines <strong>and</strong> different<br />
aesthetics.”<br />
In other words, knowing how <strong>and</strong><br />
why art is presented can make you an<br />
informed <strong>and</strong> appreciative observer.<br />
Art forms a connection between<br />
viewer <strong>and</strong> artist.<br />
“There is something about art <strong>and</strong><br />
its relationship within the larger<br />
scope <strong>of</strong> what it means to be human<br />
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Left: Gillham’s giclée<br />
piece “ Dante 1” featured<br />
in Multiversity:<br />
IUP Faculty Artists<br />
“You can’t just<br />
rage in the cage.<br />
What’s the point <strong>of</strong><br />
expressing without<br />
someone to see?”<br />
Below: Engl<strong>and</strong>’s oil<br />
painting commentary<br />
on evolution titled<br />
“I am not a fish”<br />
that won’t let us throw it aside,” said<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
“Art is bigger <strong>and</strong> deeper than simply<br />
being a hobby or entertainment. I<br />
can’t even begin to fathom what kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> world we’d have if we completely<br />
stopped using art. It would be like denying<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> our existence that was<br />
meant to be <strong>and</strong> has always been.”<br />
The humanness factor seems to be<br />
the overarching theme <strong>of</strong> art for Gillham<br />
as well.<br />
“The goal <strong>of</strong> fine arts is to connect<br />
with some form <strong>of</strong> humanity,” said<br />
Gillham. “You can’t just rage in the<br />
cage. What’s the point <strong>of</strong> expressing<br />
without someone to see?”<br />
Gillham expressed his latest work<br />
in the University Museum’s exhibit<br />
Multiversity: IUP Faculty Artists held<br />
Feb. 11 through March 25. His graphic<br />
design piece titled “Dante 1” is a giclée<br />
3D rendering.<br />
Giclée means an archival (pigment<br />
based) inkjet print, which produces<br />
high-quality resolution <strong>and</strong> gradient<br />
transition.<br />
Multiversity featured work from 18<br />
other faculty artists with a range <strong>of</strong><br />
mediums including ceramics, jewelry,<br />
weaving, woodwork <strong>and</strong> painting.<br />
“To me, multiversity means the<br />
breadth <strong>and</strong> variety <strong>of</strong> artists in the<br />
art department with a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
talents that blend together for the students<br />
to benefit from,” said Gillham.<br />
Non-art students can benefit from<br />
this talent by visiting The University<br />
Museum, Sutton Hall, Room 111,<br />
which hosts free, public exhibits <strong>of</strong><br />
art <strong>and</strong> material history, <strong>and</strong> educational<br />
activities throughout the year.<br />
The museum falls under the umbrella<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts <strong>and</strong> The<br />
Lively Arts, focusing on contemporary<br />
<strong>and</strong> historical diversity.<br />
That umbrella also includes Kipp<br />
Gallery in Sprowls Hall which featured<br />
graphic design artist Joelle<br />
Dietrick from Feb. 9 to March 9.<br />
Dietrick’s “The Sherwin Series”<br />
exhibit includes prints <strong>and</strong> acrylic<br />
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The Scenic Route thr<br />
A look at the parks, covered bridges<br />
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ough <strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
<strong>and</strong> trails in <strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
by Kayla Olliver<br />
When you are looking for outdoor activities around <strong>Indiana</strong> County, parks, covered<br />
bridges <strong>and</strong> trails may not be the first things that come to your mind. <strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
is home to some <strong>of</strong> the oldest covered bridges, beautiful parks, <strong>and</strong> scenic running <strong>and</strong><br />
biking trails. Six parks, four covered bridges, <strong>and</strong> two trails are positioned throughout<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> <strong>and</strong> nearby surrounding areas. Each park, bridge or trail <strong>of</strong>fer many different<br />
outdoor activities <strong>and</strong> historical facts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong>, PA.<br />
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Scenic parks, bridges & trails<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the most well known parks in <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
is Blue Spruce Park. Blue Spruce<br />
Park is known for its Holiday celebration,<br />
Festival <strong>of</strong> Lights, during the months<br />
<strong>of</strong> November <strong>and</strong> December. The Festival<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lights seems to attract a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
people. Santa’s helpers at the beginning greet<br />
you <strong>and</strong> you can either travel through the<br />
park in your car or go on a sleigh ride looking<br />
at all the wonderful Christmas lights. Blue<br />
Spruce also <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> pavilions, lodges,<br />
<strong>and</strong> gazebos that are available for rent to the<br />
public. Whether you want to have a birthday<br />
party, graduation party, anniversary, or just a<br />
shady place to sit for the day this is a perfect<br />
park for you. Blue Spruce Park is also a perfect<br />
getaway for a day with the family. If you have<br />
little kids, there are two playgrounds within<br />
the park filled with slides, swings, s<strong>and</strong>boxes,<br />
seesaws, <strong>and</strong> much more for everyone to enjoy<br />
all day long. For the older kids or adults there<br />
is a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, s<strong>of</strong>tball<br />
field, open areas for just running <strong>and</strong> playing<br />
any sport, <strong>and</strong> a 12 acre lake filled with trout<br />
for fishing. Blue Spruce Park also <strong>of</strong>fers 6 miles<br />
<strong>of</strong> hiking <strong>and</strong> cross-country skiing trails for the<br />
more adventurous type <strong>of</strong> people.<br />
Yellow Creek State Park is also another popular<br />
location in <strong>Indiana</strong> County. Along with the<br />
Park, it<br />
also has<br />
a 720-<br />
acre<br />
lake<br />
that is<br />
well<br />
liked<br />
among<br />
“Yellow Creek is one <strong>of</strong> my favorite places<br />
near <strong>Indiana</strong> to spend a beautiful day,”<br />
Cassie Tirado said. “My roommates <strong>and</strong> I<br />
pack a basket for the day <strong>and</strong> head out to<br />
lay by the lake. It’s a great getaway from<br />
campus.”<br />
the boaters in <strong>and</strong> around <strong>Indiana</strong> County.<br />
Yellow Creek has a wide variety <strong>of</strong> recreational<br />
activities available for everyone to enjoy at the<br />
park. Picnicking, swimming, hiking, fishing,<br />
hunting, <strong>and</strong> boating are some <strong>of</strong> the summer<br />
activities while snowmobiling, sledding,<br />
skiing, ice-skating, <strong>and</strong> ice fishing are the more<br />
dominant winter activities<br />
available. The 800-foot<br />
s<strong>and</strong>y beach is a main<br />
attraction for families <strong>and</strong><br />
friends to have a summer<br />
get together. Across the<br />
grassy field is a playground<br />
for children to enjoy while<br />
adults watch from a picnic<br />
table <strong>and</strong> catch up with<br />
each other. The park also<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers many different ways<br />
to spend a vacation, just<br />
make a reservation in their<br />
campground across the<br />
street from the actual park,<br />
or at one <strong>of</strong> the camping<br />
cottages along the lakeshore<br />
or in one <strong>of</strong> their<br />
four Yurts, Mongolian-style<br />
tents.<br />
Pine Ridge is made up <strong>of</strong><br />
635-acres <strong>and</strong> provides<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> recreational<br />
activities <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> Route 22<br />
east <strong>of</strong> Blairsville in <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County. The park remains<br />
Blue Spruce Park<br />
in its natural state including<br />
Tom’s Run, a mountain<br />
stream that flows directly<br />
through the park. There are<br />
several miles <strong>of</strong> hiking <strong>and</strong><br />
cross-country skiing for the<br />
adventurous type to enjoy.<br />
Another feature favorite<br />
for visitors to enjoy at Pine<br />
Ridge is a 9-hole disk golf<br />
course. The area around<br />
Tom’s Run includes picnic<br />
tables, grills, playgrounds<br />
<strong>and</strong> two pavilions that are<br />
available for public rental.<br />
Penn State’s L<strong>and</strong>scape Architecture<br />
<strong>and</strong> Recreation<br />
Management submitted<br />
designs for Pine Ridge Park<br />
in 1966 during a contest<br />
held by the <strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
Planning Office. The<br />
students from Penn State<br />
had their design selected<br />
therefore they created the<br />
original design for the Park.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the smallest yet<br />
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historical parks in <strong>Indiana</strong> County is<br />
Memorial Park. During the Civil War<br />
Memorial Park served as a hiding<br />
place for travelers <strong>of</strong> the Underground<br />
Railroad <strong>and</strong> then originally was a<br />
cemetery. In 2006, IUP Archeological<br />
Services conducted an investigation to<br />
provide historical background <strong>of</strong> the<br />
park <strong>and</strong> burials located in the park.<br />
The b<strong>and</strong>st<strong>and</strong>, located in the middle<br />
<strong>of</strong> the park, is used mostly in the<br />
summer to host an annual Memorial<br />
Day program. Right beside this park,<br />
you can find <strong>Indiana</strong> County’s Historical<br />
<strong>and</strong> Genealogical Society House.<br />
To learn more about the Historical<br />
<strong>and</strong> Genealogical History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County check out The Historical <strong>and</strong><br />
Genealogical History website.<br />
Buttermilk Falls Natural Area is home<br />
to a unique 45-foot waterfall <strong>and</strong><br />
woodl<strong>and</strong>s. The Keystone-Conemaugh<br />
Group donated the 48-acres to <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County Parks in 1995. This 45-foot<br />
waterfall is very uncommon in western<br />
Pennsylvania <strong>and</strong> is only possible when<br />
a stream erodes a layer <strong>of</strong> rock faster<br />
than the surrounding rock layers. There<br />
are very few facilities at Buttermilk<br />
Falls to keep the natural area just as it<br />
is. There is one small pavilion near the<br />
waterfall, however it is not available<br />
for rent, <strong>and</strong> it is only first come first<br />
serve. Buttermilk Falls is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
most beautiful sites in <strong>Indiana</strong> County.<br />
The falls are very popular in the summer<br />
among teenagers when they want<br />
to have some fun <strong>and</strong> stay cool. The last<br />
park in <strong>Indiana</strong> County is located in the<br />
northwestern part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> County,<br />
its 33-acres is managed by <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County Park <strong>and</strong> trails.<br />
The Old Smicksburg Park serves as an<br />
attraction for tourists that are visiting<br />
the Smicksburg Amish Country<br />
<strong>and</strong> the specialty shops that are all<br />
thorough the town. While strolling<br />
through Amish Country you can always<br />
expect for find the finest crafted<br />
furniture, antiques, food, <strong>and</strong> c<strong>and</strong>y.<br />
The Mahoning Dam is also another<br />
attraction at the park for visitors to<br />
go <strong>and</strong> examine it is located approximately<br />
11-miles downstream <strong>of</strong><br />
the Little Mahoning Creek. The Little<br />
Mahoning Creek provides a place for<br />
people to canoe or kayak, <strong>and</strong> there<br />
“If you have never been to see this<br />
waterfall, I would have to say you need<br />
to go. My friends <strong>and</strong> I took a trip there<br />
last year, <strong>and</strong> it was simply amazing <strong>and</strong><br />
beautiful. I did not know something like<br />
that existed in Pennsylvania.” Brianna<br />
Harris, senior fashion merch<strong>and</strong>ising<br />
major <strong>of</strong> Lebanon, said.<br />
are picnic tables now placed throughout<br />
the park to enjoy your time. Old<br />
Smicksburg Park <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong><br />
trails that are suited for hiking, running,<br />
biking, walking, bird watching<br />
<strong>and</strong> studying wildflowers. When you<br />
want a day outside with fun recreational<br />
activities or just want to have<br />
Buttermilk Falls on a hot summer daya picnic with some friends, be sure to<br />
All the information you need for <strong>Indiana</strong> County’s<br />
parks, covered bridges <strong>and</strong> trails.<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> County Parks & Trails <strong>of</strong>fice is located at Blue Spruce Park:<br />
1128 Blue Spruce Rd., <strong>Indiana</strong>, PA 15701<br />
Phone: (724) 463-8636<br />
Fax: (724) 463-8740<br />
Yellow Creek State Park information:<br />
170 Route 259 Highway<br />
Penn Run, PA 15765-594<br />
Phone: (724) 357-7913<br />
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Scenic parks, bridges & trails<br />
The parks have been a spot for families<br />
<strong>and</strong> friends to hang out <strong>and</strong> have a day<br />
outside with since they were established.<br />
Each <strong>and</strong> every one has beautiful<br />
scenic views <strong>and</strong> activities available<br />
for all ages.<br />
Covered Bridges may not sound<br />
like the most entertaining aspect <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> County, but they do hold<br />
the most interesting <strong>and</strong> historical<br />
facts about the county. There are four<br />
covered bridges throughout <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County. These bridges were created<br />
throughout the late 1800s <strong>and</strong> early<br />
1900s. These covered bridges are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
overlooked throughout the County<br />
but do happen to be listed on the National<br />
Register <strong>of</strong> Historic Places. The<br />
oldest <strong>and</strong> shortest bridge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County is the Trusal Bridge. Trusal is<br />
the shortest <strong>of</strong> the four bridges in <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County coming in at 41 feet long.<br />
The Trusal was named after property<br />
owner Robert Trusal <strong>and</strong> is about onehalf<br />
mile downstream from our second<br />
Covered Bridge, Harmon Bridge.<br />
Harmon Bridge was built in 1910 <strong>and</strong><br />
named after the Civil War Veteran J.S.<br />
Harmon. Both the Trusal <strong>and</strong> Harmon<br />
Bridges cover the south branch <strong>of</strong> the<br />
plum creek running through <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> are both located in beautiful farml<strong>and</strong><br />
settings. Thomas <strong>and</strong> Kintersburg<br />
Bridges are the other two Covered<br />
Bridges in <strong>Indiana</strong> County. Thomas<br />
Bridge was built in 1879 but was then<br />
reconstructed in 1998. Thomas Bridge<br />
lays over the Crooked Creek, <strong>and</strong> was<br />
once known as the Thomas Station<br />
Bridge in the early 1900’s when the<br />
railroad was constructed near the<br />
bridge. Lastly, the Kintersburg Bridge<br />
was built in 1877 <strong>and</strong> named by Issac<br />
Kinter, shopkeeper who named it after<br />
his father who was a Revolutionary<br />
war veteran. The bridge lies over the<br />
Crooked Creek <strong>and</strong> is the only Howe<br />
truss bridge in <strong>Indiana</strong> County. In fact<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> only five Howe truss bridges<br />
that remain in the state <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania.<br />
These four bridges have much <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> County’s history within them;<br />
they were built so everyone could have<br />
a safe <strong>and</strong> easy passage through <strong>and</strong><br />
around the United States.<br />
Hoodlebug Trail<br />
Kintersburg Covered Bridge<br />
“One thing I like to do on a nice day in<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> is take a run down the Hoodlebug,<br />
since it is close to my house I like to take<br />
full advantage <strong>of</strong> it.” Courtney Harris,<br />
Junior IUP Communications Media major <strong>of</strong><br />
Lebanon Pa., said.<br />
One other fun way to enjoy <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
County is by taking a stroll down one<br />
<strong>of</strong> their trails. The Hoodlebug <strong>and</strong><br />
Ghost Town Trail are perfect scenic<br />
trails for any spring or summer day.<br />
Whether you like walking, jogging,<br />
running, or bicycling through beautiful<br />
scenic views these two trails<br />
will provide you with the town <strong>and</strong><br />
nature side views. It does not matter<br />
if you are from <strong>Indiana</strong>, stopping<br />
by for a visit or attending IUP you<br />
may want to walk down one <strong>of</strong> these<br />
scenic trails. Many IUP students<br />
use these trails in the spring as part<br />
<strong>of</strong> their workout plan, since it is a<br />
beautiful run you sometimes do not<br />
even realize how far you have gone. It<br />
is also well used by workers on their<br />
lunch breaks that have easy access to<br />
walking down parts <strong>of</strong> the trail.<br />
Next time it is a beautiful day<br />
outside in <strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
<strong>and</strong> you find yourself with<br />
nothing to do these parks, bridges<br />
<strong>and</strong> trails are perfect places to spend<br />
time outdoors. Go grab your friends<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or family <strong>and</strong> take a walk, have a<br />
picnic or go for a stroll at one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parks, covered bridges or trails.<br />
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Theater Around Town<br />
Continued from p. 21<br />
local charities then provide them with<br />
a check.”<br />
This year’s local charity is still undecided<br />
<strong>and</strong> will be voted on at their last<br />
meeting. The spring one acts will be<br />
performed April 13-14, <strong>and</strong> April 20-21<br />
at 8 pm.<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> has more theater then what<br />
is on campus. The <strong>Indiana</strong> Players are<br />
a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it group that entertains the<br />
community <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong>. <strong>Indiana</strong> County<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers its own theater group known as<br />
the <strong>Indiana</strong> Players, Inc. The Players<br />
are a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it group that started in<br />
1977 <strong>and</strong> have<br />
entertained crowds <strong>of</strong> all ages. Moving<br />
into the <strong>Indiana</strong> Theater in 1990 <strong>and</strong> the<br />
following 12 years, the players had produced<br />
87 shows with over 500 actors<br />
<strong>and</strong> crew. The players found their new<br />
location at 725 Philadelphia Street in<br />
2005. Not only do they provide great<br />
entertainment, the <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
Players provide business for the local<br />
restaurants <strong>and</strong> shops. Many parents<br />
<strong>and</strong> spouses will wait around town<br />
as their loved one is rehearsing in the<br />
theater.<br />
If interested in becoming a member,<br />
the printable<br />
membership form is located on the<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> Players website. A membership<br />
fee is every year <strong>of</strong> $12-$25.<br />
The next production by the players<br />
is titled “My Three<br />
Angels” <strong>and</strong> will be performed on<br />
March 16 – 18 <strong>and</strong> 23 - 25.<br />
Auditions for “The Adventures <strong>of</strong><br />
Tom Sawyer” will be held on March<br />
19-20, 6p.m.-8p.m.<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> Players Theater is<br />
located right on<br />
Philadelphia Street<br />
Whats Going On?<br />
“Chess”<br />
February 23-26<br />
presented by<br />
Theater by the Grove<br />
“Chess”<br />
February 29-March 3<br />
presented by<br />
Theater-by-the-Grove<br />
“My Three Angels”<br />
presented by<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> Players<br />
March 16-18<br />
“The Adventures <strong>of</strong> Tom Sawyer”<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> Player Auditions<br />
March 19-20<br />
“My Three Angels”<br />
presented by<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> Players<br />
March 23-25<br />
Summer Tuition Due<br />
The Footlight Players<br />
April 1<br />
TOST Performances<br />
April 13-14<br />
“The Gentleman Dancing Master”<br />
April 19-22<br />
presented by<br />
Theater-by-the-Grove<br />
TOST Performances<br />
April 20-21<br />
“The Gentleman Dancing Master”<br />
April 25-28<br />
presented by<br />
Theater-by-the-Grove<br />
The Footlight Players<br />
Summer Program<br />
June 11 to July 9<br />
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Eat Here,<br />
Not There<br />
Find the popular restaurants<br />
among students<br />
in <strong>Indiana</strong>!<br />
by Am<strong>and</strong>a Miller<br />
From hanging out with friends, to going<br />
to the gym or shopping at the mall, <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
students find many ways to entertain<br />
themselves around town. Dining out with family<br />
<strong>and</strong> friends is one <strong>of</strong> the most popular <strong>of</strong> all.<br />
The question is, which restaurant should one<br />
choose to spend their money on, <strong>and</strong> which one<br />
isn’t worth it?<br />
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A<br />
survey was sent out to 170 journalism<br />
majors at the <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong><br />
Pennsylvania. This survey focused on<br />
15 different restaurants around IUP, <strong>and</strong> asked<br />
students which ones they preferred to eat at<br />
<strong>and</strong> which ones weren’t on their list <strong>of</strong> favorites<br />
<strong>and</strong> why. Although the response number<br />
was not high, 41 respondents (a 24 percent return),<br />
there were a few restaurants that stood<br />
out in the end.<br />
The first part <strong>of</strong> the survey focused on<br />
the restaurants that were <strong>of</strong> preference in <strong>Indiana</strong>.<br />
Eat’n Park <strong>and</strong> Cozumel’s tied for first<br />
with six votes each. There are a crazy amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> positive comments for both <strong>of</strong> these restaurants.<br />
On a few websites such as as http://<br />
www.yelp.com/biz/eatn-park-indiana, people<br />
stated a variety <strong>of</strong> opinions about Eat’n Park.<br />
To start, this restaurant is open 24/7 <strong>and</strong> that<br />
can be very beneficial to students <strong>and</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
residents who work or have class at odd hours.<br />
Another positive comment is that the<br />
food is very cheap. For example, if you order<br />
the “Original Super Burger Deal,” you get a<br />
burger, fries <strong>and</strong> a s<strong>of</strong>t drink for only $6.99.<br />
Eat’n Park also has a wide variety <strong>of</strong> foods<br />
including breakfast, seafood, s<strong>and</strong>wiches <strong>and</strong><br />
a salad <strong>and</strong> soup buffet. Additional comments<br />
included: “The wait staff are all very friendly”;<br />
“The establishment is pretty clean”; “I have<br />
never had cold food or a rude waitress.”<br />
Sarah Shepherd, 21, <strong>and</strong> an IUP child<br />
development major from Plum, is a frequent<br />
Eat’n Park customer. She said that as soon as<br />
you walk into the restaurant, you are greeted<br />
with a friendly smile, which automatically<br />
puts her in a better mood than she was before.<br />
Sarah says that she has never had to wait to<br />
be seated at a table, unlike at the restaurant<br />
Perkins, where she has had to wait to be seated<br />
multiple times.<br />
“Every time that I have eaten at Eat’n<br />
Park, the waitresses were very kind <strong>and</strong> took<br />
care <strong>of</strong> my needs in a timely fashion,” said<br />
Sarah. She also mentions that every time she<br />
has been there, the food came out quickly <strong>and</strong><br />
she never had to return it because <strong>of</strong> a mistake<br />
a cook or a waiter made. “One <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
things about Eat’n Park is that it is always<br />
clean.” Finally, Sarah said that every time she<br />
goes there, she has a very satisfying experience,<br />
<strong>and</strong> she feels like she is at home. To find out<br />
more about Eat’n Park, you can contact the<br />
restaurant at (724) 465-2301.<br />
Cozumel Mexican Restaurant, which tied<br />
for first place, also had some positive reviews.<br />
Many people stated that the service is good,<br />
fast <strong>and</strong> friendly. The food was also reported<br />
as “delicious.” One person added that Cozumel’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers the full range <strong>of</strong> authentic Mexican<br />
“One <strong>of</strong> the best things<br />
about Eat’n Park is that<br />
it is always clean.”<br />
food such as tacos,<br />
enchiladas, burritos,<br />
chalupas<br />
<strong>and</strong> a wide range<br />
<strong>of</strong> dipping sauce.<br />
Another frequent review was that people who<br />
dined here felt like they were actually in the<br />
country <strong>of</strong> Mexico. For example, one person<br />
stated that “with a friendly staff, <strong>and</strong> great<br />
Mexican food, I feel like I am back in Mexico<br />
on vacation eating with family!” The drink<br />
menu is another positive attribute at Cozumel’s<br />
because there are many inexpensive drink<br />
specials. To get full details about Cozumel’s,<br />
you can contact the restaurant at (724) 463-<br />
1388, or visit this helpful website: http://www.<br />
allmenus.com/pa/indiana/287704-cozumelmexican-restaurant/menu/.<br />
The second part <strong>of</strong> the survey focused<br />
on theleast favorite restaurants to dine<br />
at around <strong>Indiana</strong>. Once again, there<br />
was a tie with six votes each. The tie ended<br />
up being between Valley Dairy <strong>and</strong> Grubs.<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> reviews for Grubs, lo-<br />
Eat’n Park, located at 2675 Oakl<strong>and</strong> Ave.<br />
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cated at 550 Philadelphia<br />
St., were negative; while<br />
reading these reviews, keep<br />
in mind the fact that Grubs<br />
advertises its food as “bad”<br />
for you. Multiple people<br />
stated that Grubs was not<br />
the cleanest place to dine<br />
at <strong>and</strong> that it didn’t seem<br />
like the place was taken<br />
good care <strong>of</strong>. Another huge<br />
negative comment was that<br />
Grubs is way too small <strong>and</strong><br />
crowded. All <strong>of</strong> the tables<br />
are too close together <strong>and</strong><br />
the people dining feel like<br />
they don’t have any privacy<br />
within their own conversations.<br />
One person stated<br />
that she <strong>and</strong> her group<br />
<strong>of</strong> friends went to Grubs<br />
for dinner, <strong>and</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
waitresses completely<br />
forgot to bring out one <strong>of</strong><br />
her friend’s meals. Another<br />
review, was a very interesting<br />
one – a person stated<br />
that in the middle <strong>of</strong> her<br />
meal, one <strong>of</strong> Grub’s security<br />
guards came up to her <strong>and</strong><br />
told her that she <strong>and</strong> her<br />
friends had to pay a cover<br />
to stay because a big boxing<br />
match was airing soon on<br />
television. She mentioned<br />
that there was no warning<br />
<strong>of</strong> this when she first came<br />
into the restaurant.<br />
Kelsey Bryner, 21,<br />
<strong>and</strong> an IUP dance major<br />
from Reading, is a former<br />
Grubs waitress, bartender<br />
<strong>and</strong> shot girl. She has many<br />
different opinions on this<br />
restaurant, mostly negative.<br />
To start, Kelsey said<br />
that she wishes that she<br />
never would have worked<br />
there in the first place, <strong>and</strong><br />
that she was not fond <strong>of</strong> the<br />
management at all.<br />
“As a shot girl, I<br />
felt like my only job was to<br />
get yelled at,” said Kelsey.<br />
Although she enjoyed a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> the food that was served<br />
there, she said most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
food has “zero health value.”<br />
Another negative that<br />
Kelsey stressed was that it<br />
was always way too crowded<br />
<strong>and</strong> that on holidays it<br />
got out <strong>of</strong> control. She also<br />
said that the restaurant<br />
never seemed to be as clean<br />
as it should be. Kelsey<br />
concluded by saying that<br />
although she made many<br />
friends during her time at<br />
Grubs, she would never go<br />
back, not even to eat. If<br />
you want more information<br />
about Grubs, you can contact<br />
them at (724) 801-8628.<br />
Valley Dairy, located<br />
at 1584 Oakl<strong>and</strong> Avenue,<br />
also had multiple negative<br />
reviews. Although the<br />
prices are cheap there, they<br />
do not have many “platter”<br />
type meals, which means<br />
that a person cannot order a<br />
burger <strong>and</strong> fries as one meal;<br />
instead, you have to order<br />
them separately.<br />
Continued on p. 52<br />
Grubs, located at 550 Philadelphia St.<br />
Kelsey Bryner, former Grubs bartender, waitress <strong>and</strong> shot girl.<br />
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A Message in Paint or Pixels<br />
Continued from p. 25<br />
paintings that use specific<br />
color palettes from Sherwin-Williams.<br />
The images<br />
are computer generated to<br />
reflect the failing housing<br />
economy using the color<br />
palette <strong>and</strong> a collage <strong>of</strong><br />
buildings.<br />
“Reflecting our struggle<br />
to maintain identity in<br />
tough economic times,” said<br />
Dietrick in “Rejecting Romanticism,”<br />
an essay about<br />
the series, “the resulting<br />
artworks – full <strong>of</strong> domestic<br />
architecture stretching<br />
<strong>and</strong> morphing, adapting<br />
to a new era – revisits the<br />
American dream to obtain<br />
<strong>and</strong> maintain basic necessities.”<br />
Her work has been<br />
featured in more than six<br />
countries. She has a master’s<br />
from University <strong>of</strong><br />
California <strong>and</strong> a bachelor’s<br />
from Pennsylvania State<br />
University.<br />
Kipp Gallery also displays<br />
work from students,<br />
faculty <strong>and</strong> visual artists<br />
with free, public admission.<br />
The gallery is open Tuesday<br />
through Friday, 12 p.m. to<br />
4 p.m.<br />
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Visiting art galleries <strong>and</strong><br />
studios is a great way to see<br />
how art still plays a significant<br />
role in shaping our culture,<br />
<strong>and</strong> IUP <strong>and</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
have plenty <strong>of</strong> venues.<br />
If you’re looking for enriching,<br />
self-guided entertainment,<br />
you can visit the<br />
University Museum, Kipp<br />
Gallery or Miller Gallery in<br />
Sprowls Hall, the Sculpture<br />
Studio at Robertshaw or<br />
The Artist’s H<strong>and</strong> on Philadelphia<br />
Street.<br />
Gillham, Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Dietrick see the potential<br />
that graphic design has to<br />
carry a message, whether<br />
that message is their own<br />
or not.<br />
“Graphic design is very<br />
much still alive, if not growing<br />
in this digital communication<br />
age,” said Gillham.<br />
How much will it grow?<br />
“Graphic designers tap<br />
into one <strong>of</strong> our strongest<br />
senses: sight,” said Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
“As long as people communicate<br />
with other people,<br />
graphic design will be everpresent<br />
as visual communication.”<br />
Elyse Shirley takes art to<br />
heart, enjoying pencil, charcoal,<br />
Above: A sculpture<br />
piece on display at<br />
Robertshaw<br />
Below: YouTube<br />
creators Hurley, Chen<br />
<strong>and</strong> Karim<br />
IUP graphic design alumnus becomes millionaire<br />
Visit<br />
Robertshaw<br />
The Robertshaw<br />
building houses the<br />
ceramics <strong>and</strong> sculpture<br />
studio, small business<br />
incubator <strong>and</strong> a computer<br />
lab.<br />
It is on the south side <strong>of</strong><br />
campus, 13th street, <strong>and</strong> can<br />
be accessed by shuttle bus<br />
or the walkway passed the<br />
tennis courts.<br />
The ceramics <strong>and</strong> sculpture<br />
studio is open until<br />
10 p.m. weekdays. Visitors<br />
can walk in anytime to<br />
see students working on<br />
their art projects or to view<br />
sculpture displays.<br />
Just another bunch <strong>of</strong> garage-based millionaires, an IUP alumnus <strong>and</strong> his buddies invented the internet sensation<br />
YouTube.<br />
Chad Hurley, a fine arts major at IUP, created the video-sharing website in 2005 with his co-workers at PayPal,<br />
Steve Chen <strong>and</strong> Jawed Karim.<br />
Hurley, from Birdsboro, Pa., entered the art department with an underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> HTML code already in his pocket.<br />
His focus in graphic design allowed him to apply that underst<strong>and</strong>ing to designing YouTube.<br />
He <strong>and</strong> his partners sold YouTube to Google in 2006 for a $1.65 billion check to split, leaving Hurley $345.6 million<br />
richer. He stayed on as an advisor but passed the CEO reigns to Salar Kamanger, a Stanford graduate <strong>and</strong> longtime<br />
Google employee.<br />
In 2008, Hurley made a $1 million donation in the name <strong>of</strong> his IUP track <strong>and</strong> field coach, Ed Fry, to the Kovalchick<br />
Complex.<br />
Hurley, 34, is married to Kathy Clark with two children.
Perk up your day<br />
the <strong>Indiana</strong> way<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fees<br />
Cafes<br />
<strong>and</strong> More!<br />
By: Idamarie D. Arici<br />
Whether you are a big-city<br />
caffeine addict or prefer<br />
the charm <strong>of</strong> small-town<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee shops, <strong>Indiana</strong>, Pa. has a café<br />
that suits every c<strong>of</strong>fee lover’s needs.<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> may be a small, college town,<br />
but with two cafés <strong>and</strong> three c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
shops, everyone can find their favorite<br />
flavor.<br />
For those who enjoy a bolder, richer<br />
flavor in a more modern setting,<br />
Starbucks C<strong>of</strong>fee House has two locations<br />
in <strong>Indiana</strong>. A smaller version<br />
<strong>of</strong> Starbucks is located in the Folger<br />
Food Court on campus, but there will<br />
be no Folgers c<strong>of</strong>fee in your cup.<br />
“We’re owned by Aramark, but we<br />
have the Starbucks name <strong>and</strong> we sell<br />
the drinks,” said Elizabeth J. Strager,<br />
a native <strong>of</strong> Moon Township, Pa. <strong>and</strong> a<br />
junior speech <strong>and</strong> language pathology<br />
major at IUP. “The only thing that<br />
makes us different from a real Starbucks<br />
is that we don’t get the same<br />
benefits as Starbucks employees, like<br />
health care, vacation time <strong>and</strong> a free<br />
one-pound bag <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee each month.”<br />
With two relaxing armchairs located<br />
in the back <strong>and</strong> 10 two-person<br />
tables lining the walls, Starbucks is a<br />
great place to sit <strong>and</strong> talk over c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
<strong>and</strong> a pastry or to grab <strong>and</strong> go. Most<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Starbucks favorites, like their<br />
café white mocha <strong>and</strong> caramel<br />
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Silver platter service with a smile is a common occurrance at Caffé Amadeus.<br />
The soothing décor enhances any patron’s experience at Caffé Amadeus.<br />
frappuccino, are available in all <strong>of</strong><br />
the Starbucks sizes: tall (12 ounces),<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>e (16 ounces) <strong>and</strong> venti (24<br />
ounces). The newest size, trenta, is 31<br />
ounces <strong>and</strong> only available for iced tea<br />
<strong>and</strong> iced c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
Open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday <strong>and</strong> 4:30<br />
p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday <strong>and</strong> Sunday,<br />
you will find a friendly barista behind<br />
the counter no matter when the urge<br />
for c<strong>of</strong>fee strikes.<br />
I’ve been working here for two<br />
years,” said Strager. “I love the people<br />
I work with <strong>and</strong> the customers are<br />
great, especially the few regulars that<br />
come in. It’s a very friendly, laid back<br />
atmosphere <strong>and</strong> I try to make it as<br />
friendly as I can when I work.”<br />
The second Starbucks, located at<br />
2125 Oakl<strong>and</strong> Ave., is a fully functional<br />
Starbucks with a drive-thru<br />
option. With comfortable booths<br />
<strong>and</strong> armchairs, this location is great<br />
for working on your school work or<br />
cuddling up with c<strong>of</strong>fee <strong>and</strong> a book.<br />
It also has a selection <strong>of</strong> board games<br />
from Battleship to Scrabble.S<br />
Starbucks on Oakl<strong>and</strong> Avenue is<br />
open Monday through Friday from 7<br />
a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.<br />
to 9 p.m. <strong>and</strong> Sunday from 9 a.m. to<br />
5 p.m.<br />
For a strong cup <strong>of</strong> joe with a fancy<br />
twist, Caffé Amadeus is the place to<br />
be, especially for latte lovers. Located<br />
at 628 Philadelphia St., Amadeus has<br />
a comfortable atmosphere, an eyecatching<br />
interior style <strong>and</strong> awardwinning<br />
latte art.<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Szep, the head barista<br />
<strong>and</strong> daughter <strong>of</strong> the owners <strong>of</strong> Amadeus,<br />
has gone mug-to-mug with the<br />
world’s best latte artists. Since she<br />
was 15, Szep has competed in six<br />
World Latte Art Competitions <strong>and</strong><br />
has placed in the top 10 six times:<br />
2010, fourth place in New York; 2011,<br />
eighth place in San Diego <strong>and</strong> fourth<br />
place in Seattle.<br />
”I really love what I do,” says Szep<br />
on her page on the Caffé Amadeus<br />
website. “The c<strong>of</strong>fee industry is my<br />
true passion!”<br />
Caffé Amadeus has provided <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
with 14 varieties <strong>of</strong> fresh, houseroasted<br />
beans <strong>and</strong> freshly baked<br />
pastries since July 9, 2007. Patrons<br />
can order their beverage to go, but<br />
if they choose to stay in, they get to<br />
dine in style. Beverages <strong>and</strong> pastries<br />
come served on a silver platter, creating<br />
a pleasant atmosphere.<br />
One patron, Kathleen E. Oldrey<br />
<strong>of</strong> Clintondale, NY, a geography <strong>and</strong><br />
English double major at IUP, has<br />
been enjoying c<strong>of</strong>fee at Amadeus for<br />
nearly two years. Continued on p.50<br />
38 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
The<br />
Entertainment<br />
Network<br />
Bringing the best entertainment to IUP<br />
by Jessica Clevenger<br />
by<br />
A<br />
howling crowd in Fisher Auditorium,<br />
they are laughing until they are<br />
crying. It is just the comedic relief that they<br />
needed after what seems like a never-ending<br />
week <strong>of</strong> papers to write, exams to study for<br />
<strong>and</strong> deadlines to meet. Or maybe it is music.<br />
Music that can be heard even outside <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Kovalchick Complex, where, inside the new<br />
facilities, they are letting go for a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> hours. Listening <strong>and</strong> dancing instead <strong>of</strong><br />
reading <strong>and</strong> writing. They are entertained.<br />
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They are <strong>Indiana</strong> University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania (IUP) students,<br />
going to see the comedians,<br />
musicians <strong>and</strong> speakers that are<br />
brought to IUP by The Entertainment<br />
Network (TEN).<br />
TEN has been bringing entertainment<br />
to IUP for more than 40<br />
years. According to Zach Clark,<br />
director <strong>of</strong> student activities <strong>and</strong><br />
assessment, TEN started as the<br />
Student Union Board, <strong>and</strong> in<br />
the 90’s became what we know<br />
it as today, The Entertainment<br />
Network. TEN became a part <strong>of</strong><br />
the Student Cooperative Association<br />
in 2003 <strong>and</strong> has run<br />
that way ever since. The mission<br />
statement <strong>of</strong> the organization as<br />
stated on their website is, “The<br />
Entertainment Network provides<br />
affordable, student-centered,<br />
high-quality entertainment <strong>of</strong><br />
a cultural, recreational, social,<br />
<strong>and</strong> educational nature to the<br />
campus community <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania in a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> venues, including the<br />
Hadley Union Building, Fisher<br />
Auditorium, <strong>and</strong> the Kovalchick<br />
Complex.”<br />
TEN has two advisers, Sam Barker <strong>and</strong> Zach Clark. Barker is the main<br />
adviser <strong>and</strong> director <strong>of</strong> program services while Clark also serves as the<br />
director <strong>of</strong> student activities <strong>and</strong> assessment. Next in line at TEN is the<br />
student executive board, made up <strong>of</strong> seven IUP students. Every board<br />
member has a different role including contemporary entertainment,<br />
contemporary music, hospitality, graphics, marketing, technology <strong>and</strong><br />
advertising chairs. Not only are the members <strong>of</strong> this board responsible for<br />
completing their tasks on time while only going to advisers when needed,<br />
they also make many <strong>of</strong> the decisions about TEN shows. Tasks <strong>of</strong> the board<br />
members include but are not limited to reserving the venue, booking the<br />
act, reviewing the contract, creating advertisements, <strong>and</strong> hanging posters.<br />
Executive board positions are paid <strong>and</strong>, according to Clark, give the<br />
students top-notch pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience.<br />
“Being involved in a co-curricular activity, like TEN, makes students<br />
more successful,” Clark said.<br />
Because much <strong>of</strong> the responsibility is put on the student executive board,<br />
according to Clark, they come out well-prepared for the real world <strong>and</strong><br />
with more skills <strong>and</strong> knowledge than before.<br />
“Being a part <strong>of</strong> TEN is<br />
a great resume builder,”<br />
said Melissa Stranko<br />
(senior, Communications<br />
Media, Ambridge, Pa.),<br />
TEN graphics chair.<br />
“It gives me experience<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> the classroom.”<br />
There are more ways<br />
“Being a part <strong>of</strong> TEN is a great<br />
resume builder.”<br />
to be involved with TEN other than being on the executive board; general<br />
student participation positions are available as well. As a general member,<br />
one can be part <strong>of</strong> the street team or work at actual events. Responsibilities<br />
<strong>of</strong> the street team members include hanging posters, h<strong>and</strong>ing out flyers<br />
<strong>and</strong> simply telling people about the event on the street. Working at events,<br />
students could be collecting tickets, distributing wrist b<strong>and</strong>s or monitoring<br />
the crowd.<br />
Many steps <strong>and</strong> processes go into a TEN show at IUP. To pick shows,<br />
TEN advisers <strong>and</strong> executive board members look at three factors: market<br />
research, a middle agent <strong>and</strong> student input. According to Clark, executive<br />
board members <strong>and</strong> student participants brainstorm ideas <strong>of</strong> performers<br />
to come to IUP. They use market research, something that contemporary<br />
music chair Jon Miller (junior, Communications Media, Butler, Pa.) is in<br />
charge <strong>of</strong>. According to Miller, they look at what is popular, what would<br />
work at IUP <strong>and</strong> what students would like. After ideas are reviewed <strong>and</strong><br />
approved by Barker <strong>and</strong> Clark, the booking agency Pretty Polly comes in.<br />
According to their website, Pretty Polly is “a full service booking agency<br />
<strong>and</strong> concert production company specializing in college concerts, comedy,<br />
weddings, <strong>and</strong> private events <strong>and</strong> parties.” It serves as a middle man, <strong>and</strong><br />
helps work out all <strong>of</strong> the small details, such as making sure the contract<br />
<strong>and</strong> rules are agreed upon between TEN <strong>and</strong> the performer. A set schedule<br />
is to be followed the weeks prior to the show, <strong>and</strong> the show is essentially<br />
completely taken care <strong>of</strong> by the student board members.<br />
The budget for TEN shows comes from student activity fees <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Student Cooperative Association. Clark stresses that since students’ money<br />
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is making the shows happen, TEN does it’s best to make<br />
the shows enjoyable for the students.<br />
“We want to <strong>of</strong>fer affordable, high-quality, studentcentered<br />
entertainment,” Clark said. “We want to cater<br />
to IUP.”<br />
Past shows at IUP have included, among many others,<br />
comedian Chelsea H<strong>and</strong>ler, musician Jason Mraz,<br />
speaker <strong>and</strong> sex therapist Sue Johanson, PostSecret<br />
founder Frank Warren <strong>and</strong> music group O.A.R.<br />
Shows in<br />
spring <strong>2012</strong><br />
include Jo<br />
Koy, Chiddy<br />
“We want to give as many<br />
students as possible a<br />
chance to participate.”<br />
Bang, Ross<br />
the Intern,<br />
Texts From<br />
Last Night<br />
<strong>and</strong> Young the<br />
Giant.<br />
Jo Koy is a<br />
comedian who<br />
started in a<br />
c<strong>of</strong>feehouse in<br />
Las Vegas. He now tours colleges <strong>and</strong> comedy clubs in<br />
the United States <strong>and</strong> internationally. He has appeared<br />
on many television shows including “Jimmy Kimmel<br />
Live,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” <strong>and</strong> “Chelsea Lately.”<br />
Koy was at IUP Feb. 14, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Chiddy Bang is an alternative hip-hop group,<br />
originating from Philadelphia, Pa. Members include<br />
Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege <strong>and</strong> Noah “Xaphoon Jones”<br />
Beresin. Their debut studio album “Breakfast” debuted<br />
on Feb. 28, <strong>2012</strong>. They visited IUP Feb. 16, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Media personality <strong>and</strong> comedian, Ross “Ross the<br />
Intern” Matthews was at IUP April 10, <strong>2012</strong>. Matthews<br />
got his start on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” as<br />
an intern doing copies, faxes <strong>and</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee. The internship<br />
went well for Matthews <strong>and</strong> he is now living his dream<br />
<strong>of</strong> being on television. In addition to appearing on “The<br />
Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” he has been on “The<br />
View,” “Chelsea Lately” <strong>and</strong> “Days <strong>of</strong> our Lives.”<br />
Texts From Last Night is sweeping the nation as<br />
a form <strong>of</strong> entertainment online <strong>and</strong> now in books.<br />
Textsfromlastnight.com started in 2009 <strong>and</strong> is a<br />
blog that people send their real-life text messages to.<br />
Funny ones are chosen <strong>and</strong> published on a daily basis.<br />
Founders Ben <strong>and</strong> Lauren were at IUP April 17, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Young the Giant is an alternative rock b<strong>and</strong> from<br />
Irvine, Calif. Members include Sameer Gadhia with<br />
Comedian Ross Matthews preforms at IUP<br />
April 10<br />
lead vocals, Jacob Tilley on guitar, Eric Cannata on<br />
guitar, Payam Doostzadeh on bass guitar <strong>and</strong> Francois<br />
Comtois on drums. Their<br />
album, “Young the Giant,”<br />
was released on Jan. 5, 2011.<br />
Their visit to IUP was April<br />
19, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
The biggest show TEN<br />
has ever brought to IUP,<br />
according to Clark, was<br />
Wiz Khalifa. Khalifa, a rap<br />
Continued on p. 51<br />
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BREAKING NEWS<br />
The In’s <strong>and</strong> Out’s <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV<br />
by Nicole Bolden<br />
THIS JUST IN: IUP-TV continues its message<br />
to advocate to students at <strong>Indiana</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania <strong>and</strong> its surrounding<br />
audience. That is one thing the station has<br />
always done successfully, making students<br />
aware <strong>of</strong> local, hard <strong>and</strong> late-breaking news.<br />
The station first started as CIUP-TV in 1966<br />
<strong>and</strong> was produced in Keith Hall. The station<br />
was a closed circuit television system back then<br />
because it was mainly limited to live broadcasts<br />
<strong>of</strong> class lectures. CIUP-TV moved to its current<br />
location in the basement <strong>of</strong> Davis Hall in 1974<br />
<strong>and</strong> acquired the letters IUP-TV in 1983.<br />
“Throughout its history, the station has been<br />
located in various places on the dial, primarily<br />
because <strong>of</strong> the constant changing <strong>of</strong> networks,”<br />
said faculty adviser Erick Lauber.<br />
IUP-TV (CIUP-TV) began showing on Channel<br />
9 on Comcast Cable, then moved to Channel 47,<br />
Channel 23 <strong>and</strong> recently Channel 20.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the IUP-TV crew prepare themselves before going live on the air.<br />
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The station just moved to Channel 6 for most <strong>of</strong><br />
its viewers but remains on Channel 20 on the<br />
IUP campus cable network <strong>and</strong> now serves a<br />
wide audience reaching Allegheny, Armstrong,<br />
Cambria, <strong>Indiana</strong> <strong>and</strong> Westmorel<strong>and</strong> counties<br />
while being available in over 300,000 Comcastcustomer<br />
homes in our<br />
region.<br />
Meghan J. Hunter, a senior<br />
Child <strong>and</strong> Family Studies<br />
major from Penn Hills, is an<br />
avid watcher <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV.<br />
“It’s my way <strong>of</strong> catching<br />
up on the sporting events I<br />
miss,” she said. “I’ve always<br />
been very involved with<br />
athletics at IUP <strong>and</strong> I’m<br />
glad I have a way <strong>of</strong> reliving<br />
the games even when<br />
I can’t be there.”<br />
“IUP-TV is my way<br />
<strong>of</strong> catching up<br />
on the sporting<br />
events I miss.”<br />
Rachel L.<br />
Anderson,<br />
a<br />
sophomore<br />
Fashion Merch<strong>and</strong>ising<br />
major from Akron,<br />
Ohio, has also watched a<br />
few shows on the station,<br />
but finds them rather boring.<br />
“The only reason I’ll watch<br />
the shows is if there is<br />
nothing else on television,”<br />
she said.<br />
On the other h<strong>and</strong>, Austin<br />
Kranz, a junior Marketing<br />
major from Harrisburg,<br />
has never watched a single<br />
show on IUP-TV.<br />
“I didn’t even know we had<br />
a television station,” he said.<br />
IUP-TV divides its membership<br />
into general members,<br />
staff members <strong>and</strong> management<br />
members who each<br />
have their own<br />
tasks <strong>and</strong> qualifications.<br />
To view<br />
these, visit www.<br />
iup.edu/iuptv.<br />
The station features programs<br />
such as airing the<br />
various sporting events <strong>of</strong><br />
the university, December<br />
<strong>and</strong> May commencements,<br />
student-run shows, as well<br />
as other non-student based<br />
segments.<br />
Being a part <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV also<br />
gives students the chance to<br />
create their own show.<br />
Deanna Miklos, a freshman<br />
communications major from<br />
Pittsburgh, just signed her<br />
new show “Humor Me”, a<br />
satire show that makes fun<br />
<strong>of</strong> current events, to the<br />
IUP-TV station.<br />
“I couldn’t be more excited,”<br />
said Miklos. “To be<br />
a second semester freshman<br />
<strong>and</strong> already have a show is
unreal <strong>and</strong> I can’t wait to get<br />
started.”<br />
The show has many different<br />
segments: Politics,<br />
Hollywood, Jackass <strong>and</strong><br />
Saint <strong>of</strong> the Week, <strong>Social</strong>ly<br />
Awkward Producer, First<br />
World Problems, What<br />
Grinds My Gears, Someone’s<br />
Soapbox <strong>and</strong> also a segment<br />
called “Weekly Dose <strong>of</strong> IUP”<br />
where the cast talks about<br />
what’s going on around<br />
campus.<br />
Milkos said she decided to<br />
become a part <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV because<br />
she wanted to get her<br />
foot in the door right away.<br />
“This station is the reason<br />
I came to IUP. Everyone<br />
is very helpful <strong>and</strong> full <strong>of</strong><br />
advice. I really think I’m<br />
learning a lot <strong>of</strong> great things<br />
by being a part <strong>of</strong> the station<br />
that will help me in my<br />
future career.”<br />
Shardae “Shae” Celestino is<br />
another student who is no<br />
stranger to the television<br />
spotlight. The Communications<br />
Media major from<br />
Philadelphia has been the<br />
host <strong>of</strong> “Urban Superior,” an<br />
urban entertainment news<br />
show since the fall <strong>of</strong> 2009.<br />
“I joined because I have a<br />
passion for being on television,<br />
<strong>and</strong> it relates to what I<br />
want to do as future career<br />
goals <strong>and</strong> in the same<br />
entertainment genre,” said<br />
Celestino.<br />
The show airs every Tuesday,<br />
Wednesday, Thursday,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Friday at 8:30 pm <strong>and</strong><br />
every Wednesday, Thursday,<br />
Friday, <strong>and</strong> Saturday at<br />
1:30 pm on channels 6 <strong>of</strong>f-campus <strong>and</strong><br />
channel 20 on campus.<br />
Urban Superior works with different<br />
people (on- <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>f-camera) from<br />
different backgrounds with different<br />
interests that really add to the dynamic<br />
<strong>of</strong> the show.<br />
The various segments <strong>of</strong> the show include:<br />
Buggin (opinionated segment),<br />
Fashion, Gossip, Music News, What’s<br />
Poppin (campus event news), It’s A<br />
Rap (poetry, rap, singing, etc.), Top 5<br />
(list <strong>of</strong> the week), Gender Wars (male<br />
<strong>and</strong> female opinionated segment),<br />
What’s Trending (Twitter segment)<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sports.<br />
“What makes Urban Superior so great<br />
is the fact that it is so diverse <strong>and</strong> not<br />
your typical news show,” said Celestino.<br />
“I think it’s important to have this<br />
style <strong>of</strong> news show on IUP TV because<br />
there isn’t just one way to deliver news<br />
<strong>and</strong> there isn’t just one type <strong>of</strong> news<br />
genre, <strong>and</strong> Urban Superior definitely<br />
defines that, <strong>and</strong> lives up to its name.”<br />
In order to create a show, you must<br />
first be a regular member <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV<br />
but you don’t necessarily need to be a<br />
communications major. (read more)<br />
You will also need to go through the<br />
application <strong>and</strong> approval process. Last<br />
academic semester alone, six original<br />
shows were created <strong>and</strong> broadcast<br />
regularly.<br />
“The communication between IUP-TV<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial university communication<br />
is phenomenal,” said communications<br />
media pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Dr. Jay Start. (read<br />
more)<br />
Dr. Start says the message <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV<br />
is to cater to IUP students <strong>and</strong> needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> other viewers. He hopes that more<br />
people come out for the station.<br />
“We are always looking for extra help<br />
<strong>and</strong> you’ll be able to <strong>of</strong>ficially say you<br />
Continued on p. 52<br />
A look at what goes on behind the scenes at IUP-TV.<br />
Shardae Celestino <strong>and</strong> her co-host <strong>of</strong> Urban Superior pose for<br />
a quick photo before shooting a new episode.<br />
Cast members <strong>of</strong> Humor Me share a comedic moment<br />
while practicing their lines.<br />
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IUP Sports Clubs<br />
By: Jacqueline Bower<br />
44 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
The hardest <strong>and</strong> scariest things about<br />
going to college consists <strong>of</strong> meeting new<br />
people, especially when you’re a freshman<br />
moving far away from home, <strong>and</strong> gaining<br />
the dreaded freshman fifteen, which always<br />
seems to be more than just fifteen pounds.<br />
What’s a way to meet new people that you<br />
have something in common with <strong>and</strong> still stay<br />
high school skinny? Join a sports club.<br />
IUP men’s basketball team practicing their free throws<br />
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At <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
around 300 clubs are a part <strong>of</strong><br />
school academics, 30 <strong>of</strong> which are<br />
sports related. Each sports club has its own<br />
prerequisites before joining, some you have to<br />
try out for, some you have to be experienced in,<br />
<strong>and</strong> some cost a lot more than others. But what<br />
they all have in common is that you have to at<br />
least be in good<br />
academic st<strong>and</strong>ing,<br />
having 2.0 GPA or<br />
above, to join.<br />
Another aspect<br />
<strong>of</strong> these clubs is<br />
that most, but not<br />
all, have seasonal<br />
games. Yes, you<br />
might still have<br />
meeting times <strong>and</strong><br />
practices in the<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-season but you<br />
can’t necessarily be<br />
playing lacrosse or<br />
rugby when there<br />
is a foot <strong>of</strong> snow on<br />
the field.<br />
The Men’s Ice<br />
Hockey club at<br />
IUP starts <strong>of</strong>f with<br />
five days <strong>of</strong> tryouts, beginning the week before<br />
the fall semester in August, to weed out players<br />
for the D1 <strong>and</strong> D2 team. The D1 team is similar<br />
to a varsity team in high school while D2 is<br />
similar to the junior varsity team.<br />
Obviously not everyone makes the team, but<br />
it has no limit to how many times you tryout or<br />
who can tryout. The biggest downside to actually<br />
making the team is the high dues, according<br />
to Mark Sonney, junior finance major <strong>and</strong><br />
goalie for the D2 team from Erie, Pa.<br />
Dues are $1,800. That money goes towards<br />
their ice time for practices <strong>and</strong> games, the<br />
referees for the games, their warm-up attire<br />
including coats <strong>and</strong> pants, buses for transportation<br />
to away games, <strong>and</strong> hotels if they go far<br />
away for games. Although that price may be<br />
almost as much as someone’s rent per semester,<br />
it does pay for quite a bit <strong>of</strong> necessities. Another<br />
downside is that everyone needs to provide<br />
their own equipment.<br />
“For most <strong>of</strong> the players, it really isn’t that<br />
hard to come by because a lot <strong>of</strong> the guys have<br />
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played for years before coming to IUP,” said<br />
Mark.<br />
He has played for about 13 years as a goalie<br />
for Fort LeBoeuf school district’s team in Erie,<br />
Pa., so he has spent quite a bit <strong>of</strong> money paying<br />
for new gear.<br />
Not only is this sport expensive especially<br />
to those poor college kids living on Ramen<br />
Noodles <strong>and</strong> Easy Mac, but<br />
the sport also very time consuming.<br />
Practices are typically<br />
in the evenings on Tuesdays,<br />
Wednesdays, <strong>and</strong> Thursdays<br />
for a few hours, followed by<br />
an average <strong>of</strong> two games on<br />
weekends. Friday games are<br />
typically at night while Saturday<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sunday games are<br />
in the early afternoon leaving<br />
just enough time to get back<br />
to IUP for Monday morning<br />
classes.<br />
The main difference between<br />
the Women’s Ice<br />
Hockey team <strong>and</strong> the men’s is<br />
that the Women’s team does<br />
not consist <strong>of</strong> tryouts. According<br />
to Allie Nunn, nursing <strong>and</strong><br />
Melissa Kornock showing her skills out on the field. allied health major <strong>and</strong> president<br />
<strong>and</strong> captain for the women’s hockey team<br />
from Marlton, NJ, all that is required to be a<br />
member is to show up at the meetings, attend<br />
practices <strong>and</strong> pay the dues.<br />
No experience is needed to play, which is<br />
a plus for students looking to try something<br />
Practice makes perfect.
new, <strong>and</strong> dues are only $900. This cost covers<br />
team warm-ups, home <strong>and</strong> away jerseys <strong>and</strong><br />
socks, ice time, <strong>and</strong> referees. The payments<br />
are broken down into four payments which<br />
the members pay throughout the season. The<br />
strain to pay is pretty moderate.<br />
“We are pretty lenient <strong>and</strong><br />
underst<strong>and</strong> about getting payments<br />
in” said Allie.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the main reasons<br />
why the dues are so much<br />
cheaper than the guy’s team<br />
is because the women only play about eight<br />
games a season. Sometimes they manage to<br />
squeeze in a scrimmage or two, but otherwise<br />
their season is fairly short.<br />
Also as expected, the members have to provide<br />
their own equipment just like the men’s<br />
team does, adding to the expenses <strong>of</strong> the club.<br />
Unlike the men’s team, consisting <strong>of</strong> D1 <strong>and</strong><br />
D2 teams, the woman’s team partners up with<br />
a local team called the Ice Minks which form<br />
an IUP-B team. The B team consists <strong>of</strong> girls<br />
that are under the age <strong>of</strong> 19<br />
that aren’t the most experienced<br />
hockey players. The<br />
main purpose <strong>of</strong> this team is<br />
to help build up the player’s<br />
skills <strong>and</strong> heightened their<br />
strengths so that they can be<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the IUP-A team the<br />
following season.<br />
These practices aren’t as<br />
time consuming as the guy’s<br />
practices, unless they request<br />
more ice time which<br />
is mostly suggested for the B<br />
team. They practice Monday<br />
nights at 9:50 p.m. as well as<br />
Wednesday mornings at 6<br />
a.m. <strong>and</strong> since they only have<br />
about eight games per season.<br />
Men’s Rugby is another seasonal sport<br />
mainly played during the fall semester with the<br />
exception <strong>of</strong> a tournament or two <strong>and</strong> a few<br />
non-league matches during the spring.<br />
Practices vary from week to week but are<br />
typically four days a week with games on Saturdays.<br />
Games are played in two parts so that<br />
everyone gets the opportunity to play.<br />
Rugby is a very rough <strong>and</strong> high contact<br />
sport, but players also know how to have good<br />
“Since Rugby is a very physical, rough game, the<br />
experience <strong>of</strong> crashing into people on the field,<br />
followed by socializing with them after the game,<br />
is pretty unique in the world <strong>of</strong> sports”<br />
sportsmanship <strong>and</strong> keep everyone having fun.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> each game both teams get together<br />
to eat, drink, <strong>and</strong> just have a good time.<br />
“Since Rugby is a very physical, rough game,<br />
the experience <strong>of</strong> crashing into people on the<br />
field, followed by socializing with them after<br />
the game, is pretty unique in<br />
the world <strong>of</strong> sports”, said Dr.<br />
Ronald See, chemistry pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>and</strong> faculty advisor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Rugby club.<br />
Besides the typical sports<br />
that you’d expect to compete such as hockey,<br />
soccer, lacrosse, rugby, <strong>and</strong> volleyball, not<br />
many other club sports actually compete<br />
against other schools.<br />
Tennis, for instance, according to Ethan Peterson,<br />
political science major <strong>and</strong> tennis team<br />
vice president <strong>and</strong> co-founder from Centerville,<br />
Pa., they have been trying to get into tournaments<br />
since the club was formed last year,<br />
but have not yet been able to since the club is<br />
so new. Since they have had some time to get<br />
Ashton Smith searching for an open team member.<br />
their club up <strong>and</strong> running they hope to participate<br />
in some this semester.<br />
“There are a couple tournaments this spring<br />
that we are hoping to attend, but the amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> tournaments we go to is completely dependent<br />
on the interest <strong>of</strong> the members,” said<br />
Peterson.<br />
If they do happen to get a chance to participate<br />
in tournaments, then they expect to<br />
have two girls <strong>and</strong> two guys per team <strong>and</strong> from<br />
there rotate teams so that all 30 <strong>of</strong> their mem<br />
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ers have a chance to play.<br />
Tennis has no prerequisites to becoming a<br />
member. All you have to do is go to the meetings.<br />
It is recommended that members have a<br />
bit <strong>of</strong> tennis background to be a member <strong>and</strong><br />
should always be open to improvement.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the semester, members<br />
meet to coordinate practice times that work<br />
with everyone’s schedules <strong>and</strong> from then on<br />
meetings are arranged <strong>and</strong> usually take place<br />
two to three times a week depending on the<br />
weather.<br />
Also all members are required to pay the<br />
dues which is a mere $5 per semester, a lot<br />
cheaper than most clubs. These dues go towards<br />
buying balls, hoppers, <strong>and</strong> anything else<br />
needed for the team. Other equipment such as<br />
racquets <strong>and</strong> tennis shoes are not provided <strong>and</strong><br />
should be brought personally by each member.<br />
Other teams that don’t have competitors like<br />
the typical sports are the gymnastics club, the<br />
swim club, <strong>and</strong> the martial arts club, <strong>and</strong> rifle<br />
club.<br />
Gymnastics club simply sets goals for the<br />
girls to work towards <strong>and</strong> they strive until<br />
they achieve them then they set even more<br />
challenging goals.<br />
“The club is very laidback <strong>and</strong> fun for each<br />
member, we do not push anyone if they feel<br />
uncomfortable or scared <strong>and</strong> our goal is to<br />
build up strength <strong>and</strong> flexibility”, said Melissa<br />
Hornick, sophomore nursing major <strong>and</strong> president<br />
<strong>of</strong> the club from Nazareth, Pa.<br />
This is something the members <strong>of</strong> the club<br />
really respect <strong>and</strong> enjoy along with the low<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> dues which is only $10 per semester.<br />
Recently Hornick applied for supplemental<br />
money from the finance committee for the<br />
clubs on campus <strong>and</strong> was approved the money<br />
so now most <strong>of</strong> their expenses are paid for.<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> that they no longer have to train in<br />
the Memorial Field House on mats. They now<br />
travel to TNT Gymnastics Center in Johnston,<br />
Pa. twice a week for practices which is mostly<br />
where the supplemental money goes towards.<br />
The swim club doesn’t compete but just<br />
like the tennis team, they are hoping to change<br />
that. They recently began working with IUP’s<br />
actual swim team to help them train, mainly<br />
because their advisor is the coach for the IUP<br />
team. Nick Dello Buono, accounting major <strong>and</strong><br />
a swim club member from West Chester, Pa,<br />
said that the club is a relaxing <strong>and</strong> fun experience<br />
with a lot <strong>of</strong> friendly people. He also said<br />
that the coaches are very helpful when it comes<br />
to your skills.<br />
“We strive to be able to coach any type <strong>of</strong><br />
swimming ability” said Nick.<br />
Meetings<br />
are every<br />
morning “We strive to be able from 7:45<br />
a.m. – 9:15 to coach any type <strong>of</strong> a.m. in the<br />
Memorial<br />
Field House<br />
but are never<br />
swimming ability”<br />
m<strong>and</strong>atory.<br />
Sometimes people have other clubs they are in<br />
or they have class. But they suggest attending<br />
as many meetings as possible, just to get the<br />
full experience <strong>of</strong> the club.<br />
The Martial Arts club is one <strong>of</strong> the only<br />
clubs that has competitions for the members<br />
that choose to compete. The competitors not<br />
only compete in st<strong>and</strong>up martial arts but also<br />
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which all members are<br />
welcome to learn even if they choose not to<br />
compete.<br />
IUP Crimson Hawk Mascot showing his school spirit.<br />
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To become a member, just like every club,<br />
members simply pay the dues, $10 per semester,<br />
<strong>and</strong> show up. Coaches prefer that members<br />
go to the beginning <strong>of</strong> the semester to join, but<br />
attendance is not required. Simply showing<br />
up to a practice is the first step to becoming<br />
a member. Practices are every Monday <strong>and</strong><br />
Wednesday from 7p.m. – 9 p.m. in Zink, gym B.<br />
The rifle club is similar to the martial arts<br />
club because they compete but don’t have to.<br />
Only six members <strong>of</strong> the club get a chance to<br />
travel to other schools to compete. Generally<br />
these competitions can last up to seven weeks<br />
because competitions are done one day at a<br />
time only on the weekends.<br />
Transportation to these competitions is usually<br />
completely covered by all the members’<br />
dues, which also covers necessary equipment<br />
such as guns, targets, <strong>and</strong> ammo. All new<br />
members are properly trained <strong>and</strong> everyone is<br />
required to follow all safety procedures or else<br />
membership will be revoked. Just last year the<br />
club took 6th place in the nation in the small<br />
bore category for National Collegiate Club<br />
Championship hosted by Clemson. In 2010<br />
they managed to take 2nd place.<br />
To become a member <strong>of</strong> this club just show<br />
up to a practice. Practices are at the Pierce Hall<br />
shooting range on Tuesdays <strong>and</strong> Wednesdays<br />
at 6:00 p.m.<br />
If interested in joining a club sport, simply<br />
go to the IUP homepage <strong>and</strong> search “club<br />
sports” in the search bar. Each sports club is<br />
presented along with e-mail addresses <strong>of</strong> the<br />
current president <strong>and</strong> the faculty advisors for<br />
each club. Also included on some <strong>of</strong> the pages<br />
are links to actual websites that provide even<br />
more information about the club, game times,<br />
history <strong>of</strong> the club <strong>and</strong> their members.<br />
Interested in a sport that isn’t a club? Willing<br />
to start a club so that you <strong>and</strong> others can<br />
enjoy it together? All you have to do is go onto<br />
the IUP website, type “Student Organizations”<br />
in the search bar, click the Student Organizations<br />
link <strong>and</strong> on the right side either click<br />
“how to” or “forms” to access the New Student<br />
Organization Recognition Packet. This packet<br />
tells you everything you need to know about<br />
creating a new organization, including a sports<br />
club.<br />
Melissa Hornick - Gymnastics President<br />
Hometown: Nazareth, PA<br />
Major: Nursing<br />
Year: Sophomore<br />
Involved: Since age 4<br />
Active member: Fall 2010<br />
Fact: “I have had seven surgeries all related to<br />
gymnastics, so since i cannot practice with the<br />
other members, I at least can help them accomplish<br />
their goals”<br />
Allie Nunn - Women’s Hockey Captain<br />
<strong>and</strong> President<br />
Hometown: Marlton, NJ<br />
Major: Nuclear Medicine Technology<br />
Year: Senior<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> playing: 14<br />
Active member since: Fall 2008<br />
Fact: Injuries inclue oncussions, partially torn<br />
ligament (h<strong>and</strong>), bone bruise (h<strong>and</strong>), broken<br />
arm (2x), pulled back. “There’s a lot more.”<br />
Mark Sonney - Hockey Goalie<br />
Hometown: Erie, PA<br />
Major: Finance<br />
Year: Junior<br />
Involved: Since age 7<br />
Active member: Fall 2011<br />
Fact: Recently resigned from the team.<br />
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Perk Up Your Day the <strong>Indiana</strong> Way<br />
Continued from p. 38<br />
“I usually go once or twice a week,”<br />
Oldrey said. “It’s convenient to where<br />
I live <strong>and</strong> work, the c<strong>of</strong>fee is really<br />
good <strong>and</strong> reasonably priced, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
atmosphere is really nice.”<br />
Amadeus is open Monday through<br />
Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday<br />
from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. <strong>and</strong> Sunday from<br />
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
Another c<strong>of</strong>fee house with a pleasant<br />
atmosphere, according to its pa-<br />
Kathleen Oldrey enjoys frozen orange lattes from<br />
Caffé Amadeus.<br />
trons, is Commonplace C<strong>of</strong>feehouse<br />
& Roastery. Located at 1176 Grant<br />
St., Commonplace has been serving<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee to the <strong>Indiana</strong> community for<br />
nine years, as <strong>of</strong> March 12, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Commonplace is aptly named. On<br />
any given day, c<strong>of</strong>fee-goers are bound<br />
to run into a friend or pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
enjoying a drink or pastry, especially<br />
if they are English majors or minors.<br />
Open Monday through Friday<br />
from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., <strong>and</strong> Saturday<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.,<br />
patrons <strong>of</strong> Commonplace can enjoy<br />
fresh-roasted c<strong>of</strong>fee in house or on<br />
the go.<br />
Sarah L. Uvick <strong>of</strong><br />
Camp Hill, Pa. buys a<br />
Mocha Latte at least<br />
twice a week <strong>and</strong><br />
has been a patron<br />
for nearly two years.<br />
Lately she has been<br />
going mostly to read<br />
<strong>and</strong> write between<br />
her classes.<br />
”I really love the<br />
communal atmosphere<br />
at Commonplace,”<br />
said Uvick, a<br />
junior communications<br />
media major.<br />
“While some people<br />
go there to study,<br />
many more go to<br />
sit down <strong>and</strong> talk,<br />
which I think really<br />
lends itself to<br />
creating a homey<br />
sort <strong>of</strong> feeling at the<br />
Commonplace that’s<br />
different from say,<br />
Starbucks.”<br />
In addition to the<br />
“homey” feeling <strong>of</strong><br />
“I really enjoy the<br />
Mocha Lattes from<br />
Commonplace. I’ve<br />
tried all <strong>of</strong> their<br />
lattes, but there’s<br />
just something about<br />
the Mocha.”<br />
Commonplace, many people have<br />
been visiting for the Thursday night<br />
Open Mic during the spring <strong>2012</strong><br />
semester. Open Mic begins at 7 p.m.<br />
in the open area just outside <strong>of</strong> the<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee house. Event goers buy their<br />
drinks <strong>and</strong> food before settling down<br />
in their favorite spot to watch the<br />
open Open Mic performers.<br />
Sarah Uvick enjoys studying while sipping her<br />
mocha latte in Commonplace.<br />
50 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
The<br />
Executive<br />
Board<br />
Josh Shuster<br />
Executive &<br />
Contemporary<br />
Entertainment<br />
Chair<br />
Melissa Stranko<br />
Graphics Chair<br />
Abbie Charlton<br />
Marketing Chair<br />
Sam Barker<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Program<br />
Services<br />
Zach Clark<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Student<br />
Activities & Assesment<br />
Jon Miller<br />
Contemporary<br />
Music Chair<br />
Raven Sams<br />
Hospitality<br />
Chair<br />
Brett Levy<br />
Technology Chair<br />
Emily Walter<br />
Advertising Chair<br />
The Entertainment Network<br />
Continued from p. 41<br />
artist, grew up in Pittsburgh <strong>and</strong> has had major success<br />
with his song “Black <strong>and</strong> Yellow,” which was inspired<br />
by his hometown. The song reached number one on the<br />
Billboard Top 100 when it was released in 2010. The<br />
concert at IUP, held in the Kovalchick Complex, was<br />
sold out over homecoming weekend in September 2011,<br />
<strong>and</strong> according to IUP’s website, was received well by the<br />
campus as a whole <strong>and</strong> the community.<br />
Interested students can join TEN by stopping by the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice in Suite 216 in the HUB. A general membership<br />
application can be filled out <strong>and</strong> slipped under the door<br />
when completed. Applications are reviewed by the<br />
student board <strong>and</strong> approved or denied. A 2.0 GPA is<br />
required.<br />
“We want to give as many students as possible a<br />
chance to participate,” Clark said.<br />
Applying for the student executive board is<br />
more complex. Students must complete a four-page<br />
application, portfolio <strong>and</strong> two rounds <strong>of</strong> interviews to be<br />
considered for a position on the board.<br />
Whether being a student member <strong>of</strong> TEN is what<br />
you are looking for or not, Clark stresses that the most<br />
important way <strong>of</strong> being involved is actually attending<br />
the shows.<br />
“The shows are put on by students <strong>and</strong> for students,<br />
so we want to make sure they are being enjoyed by<br />
all students,” he said. “We are here to <strong>of</strong>fer service to<br />
TEN executive board members ay their<br />
weekly meeting<br />
students.”<br />
With four to six performances a semester, there is<br />
usually always something for everyone. TEN is a great<br />
way to see nationally touring artists at a price lower<br />
than anywhere else.<br />
“All <strong>of</strong> the shows are entertaining,” said Miller. “They<br />
are all student-oriented <strong>and</strong> a good opportunity to<br />
experience something different.”<br />
“Some <strong>of</strong> the shows are free,” Clark said. “All that you<br />
need to do is go to the ticket <strong>of</strong>fice, go to the event <strong>and</strong><br />
have a great night.”<br />
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Deanna Miklos <strong>and</strong> her production crew <strong>of</strong> her<br />
show, Humor Me, focus on the task at h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
BREAKING NEWS<br />
Continued from p. 43<br />
got your debut on television,” he said.<br />
Chris Juengel, another communications<br />
media pr<strong>of</strong>essor, emphasizes the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> being involved with the<br />
station. (read more)<br />
“I was a student here at IUP <strong>and</strong> was<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> IUP-TV <strong>and</strong> I can’t stress<br />
enough how much it helped me for my<br />
career path,” he said.<br />
He jokes that even though he hasn’t<br />
started that path yet, he knows that<br />
once he does, he’ll credit his time with<br />
the station for his success <strong>and</strong> knowledge<br />
in the television industry.<br />
Anthony Scherer, a senior communications<br />
<strong>and</strong> journalism major from<br />
Monroeville, has been a part <strong>of</strong> IUP-<br />
TV since his freshman year.<br />
“I think it is a really great opportunity<br />
for communications media majors to<br />
get their feet wet <strong>and</strong> gives them practice<br />
in the broadcasting <strong>and</strong> television<br />
field,” Scherer said. “I have had so<br />
many awesome experiences by being a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> this station.”<br />
So whether you’ve always seen yourself<br />
on television, or maybe just behind<br />
the scenes, head on over to IUP-TV<br />
<strong>and</strong> get a jump start in the right direction!<br />
Eat Here, Not There<br />
Continued from p. 35<br />
Because Valley Dairy is an older<br />
establishment, some people<br />
stated that the restaurant did<br />
not seem as clean as it could be.<br />
Valley Dairy is known for their ice<br />
cream, but multiple people stated<br />
that the ice cream was “icy, watery<br />
<strong>and</strong> low quality.” If you want more<br />
information about Valley Dairy, you<br />
can contact them at (724) 349-6052,<br />
or visit their website at http://www.<br />
valleydairy.net/locations.html.<br />
These<br />
four restaurants are not the only<br />
restaurants that are talked about in<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong>. Many people have opposing<br />
views on other restaurants as well.<br />
First, we have Ruby Tuesday, a chain<br />
restaurant located right across the<br />
street from Eat’n Park. People seem<br />
to agree that the food is delicious, but<br />
that it is way too expensive. People<br />
also stated that the wait is always<br />
long, but that the workers are very<br />
well-mannered <strong>and</strong> kind. Another<br />
restaurant many people talk about<br />
is Kim Moon, a Chinese/Japanese<br />
restaurant located at 718 Philadelphia<br />
St. First, people found that<br />
their prices are cheap <strong>and</strong> affordable.<br />
Others have said that it is the best<br />
Chinese restaurant in town. Many<br />
people have also stated that the sushi<br />
is amazing. Another restaurant<br />
talked about in <strong>Indiana</strong> is Perkins,<br />
another chain restaurant similar<br />
to Eat’n Park as it serves breakfast<br />
among other things. Customers<br />
have reported that Perkins has a nice<br />
atmosphere <strong>and</strong> that it is very familyoriented.<br />
Multiple people stated that<br />
the food comes out quickly <strong>and</strong> that<br />
the prices are inexpensive. A negative<br />
review found here is that the<br />
wait can be fairly long. One other<br />
restaurant that has many different reviews<br />
is Romeo’s Pizzeria. Romeo’s<br />
is located at 1112 Oakl<strong>and</strong> Ave. One<br />
major positive thing about Romeo’s is<br />
its late hours – it is open until 3 a.m.<br />
on most nights. Many people find<br />
the pizza <strong>and</strong> breadsticks to be “delicious.”<br />
Other people find Romeo’s to<br />
be too expensive, <strong>and</strong> some find the<br />
service to be “terrible.”<br />
Tres Amigos is the final restaurant<br />
that will be focused on, as it<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the newer restaurants in<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong>. Tres Amigos is a Mexican<br />
restaurant located at 1540 Oakl<strong>and</strong><br />
Ave. The main positive review found<br />
was that the wait staff <strong>and</strong> service<br />
is “phenomenal.” At this restaurant,<br />
you get an enormous amount <strong>of</strong> food<br />
for a cheap price. The food comes<br />
out “hot, fast <strong>and</strong> delicious!” From<br />
all <strong>of</strong> the reviews, it is apparent that<br />
the most popular item served at Tres<br />
Amigos are the margaritas; they are<br />
strong yet delicious.<br />
So, although there was no clear<br />
winner or loser for the best<br />
<strong>and</strong> worst restaurant to dine<br />
at in <strong>Indiana</strong>, there are many helpful<br />
reviews that can enable a person<br />
to make that decision. In the end<br />
though, it isn’t up to someone else to<br />
make the decision as to where a person<br />
should dine at in <strong>Indiana</strong>. People<br />
need to go out <strong>and</strong> discover that for<br />
themselves.<br />
52 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
Spending a Night On The Couch<br />
By: Ticairra N. Bazemore<br />
It’s Friday night <strong>and</strong> while everyone else is out drunkenly parading<br />
around Philadelphia street, trying to avoid the cops <strong>and</strong> entertain<br />
themselves for the evening. Someone, somewhere is settling in for<br />
a nice evening away from the madness <strong>of</strong> the weekend. Sometimes you<br />
just want to stay inside <strong>and</strong> snuggle <strong>and</strong> other times your house is where<br />
the party is. Either way your place can easily be the perfect location to<br />
unwind with just a few simple steps.<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> going out <strong>and</strong> paying extra cash to barely hear what’s coming<br />
out in theatres, have a seat on the s<strong>of</strong>a, kick your feet up, pop<br />
some popcorn, hit the lights <strong>and</strong> be entertained by the best actors<br />
<strong>and</strong> actresses <strong>of</strong> all time from the comfort <strong>of</strong> your very own living room.<br />
Hate watching alone? Grab that special somebody <strong>and</strong> turn your movie<br />
night into a gaming tournament made for two, players that is. Your special<br />
someone not a fan <strong>of</strong> video games think <strong>of</strong> other ways to make that<br />
game night a romantic rendevous. Finishing up the evening can be just<br />
as great, with a few phone calls <strong>and</strong> some music you can easily turn that<br />
date night into the house party <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
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Movie Night<br />
<strong>Indiana</strong> has only one movie rental store in the town.<br />
Family Video has a large selection <strong>of</strong> old school movies<br />
like the original ‘Halloween’ series <strong>and</strong> ‘Scarface’<br />
as well as new releases like, ‘Breaking Dawn Pt. 1’ <strong>and</strong><br />
‘Tower Heist’.<br />
“I actually don’t rent or stream<br />
movies, I’ll either buy them or<br />
watch someone else’s movies,” said<br />
Lashae Lewis, senior Sociology major.<br />
If you don’t feel like leaving the house, there are several<br />
sites that <strong>of</strong>fer DVD rentals or live streaming. According<br />
to No1Reviews.com; the Top 5 best DVD rental<br />
sites in the US are Blockbuster Total Access, Netflix,<br />
GreenCine (pronounced Green Scene), DVD avenue <strong>and</strong><br />
Café DVD. These sites trade in the immediacy <strong>of</strong> new<br />
releases for the convenience <strong>of</strong> staying inside. Though<br />
not as new as buying or renting the DVD, these sites <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
new releases such as, ‘The Hangover Pt. II’, ‘50/50’ <strong>and</strong><br />
‘Contagion’.<br />
All About RedBox<br />
Red Box is a portable kiosk company started in America;<br />
that specializes in the rental <strong>of</strong> DVD’s, Blu – Ray <strong>and</strong><br />
Video Games. By the end <strong>of</strong> June 2011, Red box had over<br />
33,000 kiosks in over 27,800 locations, such as, grocery stores,<br />
pharmacies, retail stores, convenience stores <strong>and</strong> even fast food<br />
restaurants.<br />
The Box’s are easy to find with company’s signature red<br />
color <strong>and</strong> its arched top surface, visible in the corporate<br />
logo.<br />
Funded by the McDonald’s Corporation in 2002, the company<br />
originally placed four automated convenience store<br />
kiosks; which sold grocery items such as milk, eggs, <strong>and</strong><br />
s<strong>and</strong>wiches, along with 11 DVD rental kiosks in Washington<br />
Metropolitan Area locations.<br />
Red box withdrew the grocery kiosks in a year, but, the<br />
DVD-rental kiosks it had installed in the area were<br />
successful; <strong>and</strong> the company changed its focus to that<br />
market. In 2005, Coinstar bought 47 percent <strong>of</strong> the company<br />
for $32 million.<br />
Between early 2008 <strong>and</strong> 2009, Coinstar gradually increased<br />
their shareholdings completely buying the Red Box franchise.<br />
Coinstar paid McDonald’s <strong>and</strong> other investors between<br />
$169 <strong>and</strong> $176 million for the remainder <strong>of</strong> the company.<br />
In February <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the company announced that it intended<br />
to set up hundreds <strong>of</strong> Kiosks North <strong>of</strong> the border<br />
in hopes <strong>of</strong> crossing over completely in the Canadian<br />
Market.]<br />
Gaming Anyone?<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> watching movies maybe videogames are<br />
more your speed. For gaming options <strong>Indiana</strong> has<br />
Game Stop <strong>and</strong> Video Game World. Though Game<br />
Stop is a purchase only store, it <strong>of</strong>fers the newest<br />
game releases new releases like “Binary Domain” <strong>and</strong><br />
“Mortal Kombat the Komplete Edition” are selling<br />
for $53 - $57 on most gaming sites. However, newer<br />
releases like “Mass Effect 3”, “Assassin’s Creed:<br />
Revelations – Lost Archive” or the new “Resident Evil<br />
– Operation Raccoon City” have yet to be accurately<br />
priced. Sometimes you have to go old – school <strong>and</strong><br />
break out the board games <strong>and</strong> the dominos. Older<br />
games like monopoly, Operation, Apples to Apples <strong>and</strong><br />
54 Lights! Campus! Action! <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
Life can make you feel like a child again. However, if<br />
you want to put an adult spin on a childhood favorite<br />
each <strong>of</strong> these can be turned into drinking games.<br />
“When I’m alone I’m either<br />
listening to music or playing<br />
video games,” said Ryan Gohra,<br />
freshman, computer science<br />
major.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the debate the men chose PS3 won<br />
over Xbox 3-1.<br />
The defense for Xbox 360 was that it was a better<br />
game to play online, hacking is much more difficult<br />
using Xbox Live, this is probably because the game<br />
is created by Micros<strong>of</strong>t, a computer company that deals<br />
with hacking.<br />
However, PS3 seemed to have more good qualities<br />
about it.<br />
Sony PS3 has a blu - ray which gives you better<br />
graphic qualities while gaming <strong>and</strong> allows you to<br />
qatch HD blu - ray discs when not.<br />
Also, Playstation’s network which allows you to<br />
play online with other people, is completely free.<br />
Although free, it has also been the cause for many<br />
complaints.<br />
Other winning factors for PS3 over Xbox 360 were<br />
teh way the console looks visually, the way the<br />
controller fits in your h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> the longevity <strong>of</strong><br />
a product. One panelists mentioned he bought the PS3<br />
because his PS2 still runs like it was br<strong>and</strong> new.<br />
The battle over which is better, has spilled into Youtube,<br />
however, the winner depends on whether the<br />
creater liked Xbox 360 or PS3.<br />
XBOX 360 VS. PS3<br />
When people created more than one gaming console,<br />
the world began comparing the selections<br />
to figure out which one is best. The male population<br />
around campus was asked which gaming consoles<br />
between Micros<strong>of</strong>t’s XBOX360 <strong>and</strong> Sony’s PlayStation3.<br />
Although the results vary depending on which<br />
website you go to the methods use to judge each<br />
console remain the same; comparisons between<br />
pricing, graphics, accessories, memory space <strong>and</strong> the<br />
games they come with.<br />
Most will agree it realy just depends on your preference,<br />
a panel <strong>of</strong> four men came together to hash<br />
out which game is better.<br />
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Romantic Rendevous<br />
Every kiss may begin with Kay, but every good<br />
date starts with a little romance <strong>and</strong> imagination.<br />
Sometimes c<strong>and</strong>les <strong>and</strong> s<strong>of</strong>t music are<br />
enough, but if you really want to turn up the heat,<br />
maybe you should spend a little time in the kitchen<br />
<strong>and</strong> watch things really heat up. To involve that<br />
special player 2 in your life, you can structure your<br />
whole evening around multi-player games or if you’d<br />
like to make that cozy night at home more cozy, you<br />
could try some scented c<strong>and</strong>les, take out from that<br />
great place around the corner <strong>and</strong> a little music <strong>and</strong><br />
watch how your night evolves. There are many ideas<br />
<strong>of</strong> how to make that special night in really magical,<br />
most <strong>of</strong> which is written by women. However, there<br />
is one site that allows you to see just how romantic<br />
some men can be, like with a miniature wine – tasting<br />
from the comfort <strong>of</strong> your dining room to taking<br />
time out to prepare a meal together the website askmen.com<br />
gives you their top ten best at home date<br />
night ideas.<br />
The easiest way to make date night special is to order<br />
take out pop in a movie curl up on the couch with<br />
your sweetie <strong>and</strong> watch time slip away. There are<br />
dozens <strong>of</strong> restaurants in <strong>Indiana</strong> that deliver it all depends<br />
on what you want. For pizza, you range from the<br />
well known Domino’s <strong>and</strong> Papa John’s to the more local<br />
Romeo’s or Fox’s Pizza.<br />
These romantic moments cover a variety <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
that you’ll have to see for yourself, but sometimes<br />
a date isn’t a date without a woman’s touch; or a<br />
mother’s touch if you have children. The site, TheMom-<br />
Crowd.com lists 30 ideas for at home date nights that you<br />
can do after the kids are fast asleep. This site lists ideas<br />
House Party<br />
Don’t have kids? That’s great too, invite your friends<br />
over <strong>and</strong> spin that quiet night at home with your<br />
sweetheart into a raging party immediately. Some<br />
people can settle for hooking up an Ipod <strong>and</strong> breaking<br />
open a bag <strong>of</strong> chips but for those friends <strong>of</strong> yours who<br />
must go all out, Housepartyblog.com is one <strong>of</strong> many sites<br />
dedicated specifically to inventing parties, with features<br />
like party games, drink ideas <strong>and</strong> even a list <strong>of</strong> party<br />
themes this is the site for the Ultimate House Party. Other<br />
sites for good party planning ideas are ehow.com <strong>and</strong><br />
Party411.com. So give them a shot <strong>and</strong> turn your gathering<br />
into the party <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
To keep the party going there is a new business<br />
called Chasers Now founded by an IUP alum, this<br />
business <strong>of</strong>fers everything from pizza delivery to<br />
playing cards.<br />
Any night can be enjoyable if you have the right<br />
equipment, be it movies, music friends or that special<br />
someone; you can turn any night on the couch<br />
into a magical night with a little effort <strong>and</strong> some <strong>of</strong> these<br />
ideas; the only downside may be the clean – up.<br />
Chasers Now!<br />
If you’re in the middle <strong>of</strong> a party <strong>and</strong> you find your<br />
snacks are running a little low, <strong>Indiana</strong> has a great<br />
delivery service called Chasers Now; that will meet<br />
all your party needs.<br />
Since October 2011, Chasers Now has been bringing<br />
house parties exactly what they’ve been missing,<br />
open 7 days a week, they have everything from<br />
pizza to ping pong balls.<br />
When owner John Lamplugh, first had his vision<br />
it was originally meant to be a quick stop shop<br />
that <strong>of</strong>fered everything for pre-gaming; mixers,<br />
sodas, even Dixie cups <strong>and</strong> beer pong accessories.<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> the store, they decided to deliver <strong>and</strong> they’ve<br />
been doing so ever since.<br />
Currently they have a contract with Subs & Suds<br />
that allows them to deliver pizza on late nights;<br />
however, upcoming news for Chasers Now is that<br />
they’ll be delivering all foods for Subs & Suds. Also on<br />
the horizon, they plan to exp<strong>and</strong> their business to a convenience<br />
store where they will continue to do deliveries<br />
while allowing students to purchase products <strong>of</strong> their<br />
own accord.<br />
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Dr. Heilman’s Publication Class<br />
Web Design Coordinator<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Miller is currently a junior at IUP, majoring in Journalism. After she<br />
graduates in May 2013, she hopes to continue a career in the journalism field,<br />
particularly working with magazines <strong>and</strong> editing. In the three years she has<br />
been at IUP, Am<strong>and</strong>a has gained experience in fields such as Public Relations,<br />
Online Journalism, Web Design <strong>and</strong> News Writing. She also has experience<br />
with InDesign, Dreamweaver <strong>and</strong> Photoshop.Am<strong>and</strong>a was born in San Antonio,<br />
Texas, <strong>and</strong> raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her interests include spending time with<br />
her family <strong>and</strong> friends, watching movies <strong>and</strong> reading.<br />
Web Design Coordinator<br />
As an English, Spanish <strong>and</strong> Journalism major, Elyse knows the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
language <strong>and</strong> communication. She can write <strong>and</strong> edit in many capacities: hard<br />
news, features, essays, fiction <strong>and</strong> each <strong>of</strong> those in another language. She also<br />
enjoys working on layout <strong>and</strong> design <strong>and</strong> has experience with newsletters,<br />
brochures, magazines, tabloids, manuals, advertisements <strong>and</strong> websites. She has<br />
exp<strong>and</strong>ed these skills in an internship with Zen-tinel, a company dealing with<br />
mobile surveillance <strong>and</strong> management systems.In her spare time, Elyse enjoys<br />
reading, biking, canoeing, hiking, crocheting, painting <strong>and</strong> more. In July, she<br />
will be leaving for Vina del Mar, Chile, to study abroad for six months. She<br />
expects to graduate in May 2013.<br />
Photography Director<br />
Idamarie Arici, a graduating senior <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
Journalism Department, looks forward to a career in the world <strong>of</strong> journalism.<br />
With a focus on writing <strong>and</strong> photography, she has practiced both during her<br />
time as member <strong>of</strong> the student newspaper, The Penn. She also enjoys layout<br />
<strong>and</strong> design, particularly for magazines. By studying at IUP, Idamarie has gained<br />
experience using Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver <strong>and</strong> Lightroom.<br />
Art Director<br />
Isaac Samay, a student <strong>and</strong> artist, has been a current events nerd for years. He<br />
has progressed in visual design in both digital <strong>and</strong> physical formats, as well as<br />
dabbling in audio video editing. He lives in <strong>Indiana</strong> where he studies political<br />
science <strong>and</strong> journalism.<br />
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Print Design Coordinator<br />
Jacqueline Bower is a Communications media major with a focus in layout<br />
design. As an internship she was a part <strong>of</strong> the staff at Gala Teen Magazine in<br />
Charleston, South Carolina. After obtaining her Bachelors Degree she plans on<br />
perusing a career in the magazine industry. Jackie has experience with layouts<br />
in such categories as newsletters, brochures, magazines, tabloids, manuals,<br />
advertisements <strong>and</strong> websites. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors hunting,<br />
fishing, <strong>and</strong> riding along with playing sports <strong>and</strong> in general being active<br />
Managing Editor<br />
Jesse is a graduating senior <strong>of</strong> the IUP Journalism Department <strong>and</strong> a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the international English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta. He looks forward to a<br />
career in the fields <strong>of</strong> layout <strong>and</strong> design, or literary publishing.<br />
Print Cover Designer<br />
Mark Anderson is a senior journalism major at <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania.<br />
After graduating in May <strong>2012</strong>, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, he<br />
plans to obtain a job in the print production industry; specifically magazine<br />
layout <strong>and</strong> design. In his free time he enjoys digital video recording, photography<br />
<strong>and</strong> creating music.<br />
Nameplate Designer<br />
James Zackal is currently a senior at <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania from<br />
Perryopolis, Pa. He is anticipating on graduating in August <strong>2012</strong> with a dual<br />
baccalaureate in Communications Media <strong>and</strong> Journalism. By studying at IUP,<br />
James has gained experience using Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, <strong>and</strong><br />
Illustrator. He also has experience using social media as a public relations tool<br />
<strong>and</strong> using DSLR camera equipment. In February, he became the Student Web<br />
Developer for <strong>Indiana</strong> Borough. This involves him updating the website <strong>and</strong> fixing<br />
minor errors using Micros<strong>of</strong>t Expressions. Starting at the end <strong>of</strong> May, James<br />
will be building a new website from the ground up for the borough.<br />
Computer Storage Manager<br />
Joseph attends <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania <strong>and</strong> studies journalism. He<br />
wishes the Internet didn’t exist.<br />
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Video/Audio Ediotr<br />
Nicole Bolden is a senior Journalism major with a concentration in public relations<br />
at <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania. The 22-year-old <strong>and</strong> <strong>Indiana</strong> native<br />
is currently the <strong>Social</strong> Chair for PRSSA, the public relations representative for<br />
IUP’s Relay for Life, a staff writer for The Penn, a member <strong>of</strong> The Entertainment<br />
Network <strong>and</strong> works at Bath & Body Works. After graduation, Nicole will take<br />
a full-time position at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio as a social<br />
media specialist in their PR Department. Her career goal is to obtain a career in<br />
public relations for a major university or sports team.<br />
Print Table <strong>of</strong> Contents Creator<br />
Kayla Olliver is a communications media major <strong>and</strong> journalism minor from <strong>Indiana</strong>,<br />
Pa., who hopes to work in a sports magazine after graduation in December<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. She enjoys writing, designing <strong>and</strong> photography in her spare time as well as<br />
writing her own sports newsletter in the summer for motocross. Kayla will be<br />
completing an internship this summer at Diamond Pharmaceutical Services in<br />
their marketing department.<br />
Web Table <strong>of</strong> Contents Creator<br />
Ticairra Bazemore is originally from Philadelphia, Pa. She is a Journalism, Psychology<br />
double major with dreams <strong>of</strong> writing for an entertainment magazine.<br />
She has been writing since she was in elementary school, initially focusing on<br />
fiction writing, but branching <strong>of</strong>f into poetry <strong>and</strong> journalism. She would like to<br />
someday get back to her first love <strong>of</strong> writing fiction <strong>and</strong> publish several <strong>of</strong> her<br />
currently unfinished works. After she graduates in May, Ticairra plans to go to<br />
grad school, setting her sites on the PsyD program at LaSalle University. While<br />
working as a journalism intern for the summer.<br />
Web Home Page Designer<br />
Jessica is a journalism major at <strong>Indiana</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania expecting<br />
to graduate in May 2013. She is interested in layout <strong>and</strong> design, online writing,<br />
social media <strong>and</strong> public relations. Personally, her interests include cooking, baking<br />
<strong>and</strong> travel <strong>and</strong> she hopes to combine her pr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>and</strong> personal interests<br />
someday.<br />
Pat Heilman, instructor for JRNL427 Publications, has been learning new<br />
graphic design s<strong>of</strong>tware since the original PageMaker <strong>and</strong> web design s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
since PageMill.<br />
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Staff photo by Lee Vest, IUP Journalism Department’s Administrative Assistant<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2012</strong> JRNL 427 Publications Class at IUP<br />
Front Row- l to r: Ida Arici. Ticairra Bazemore,. Second Row - l to r: Jacqueline Bower, Kayla Olliver,<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Miller, Nicole Bolden. Third Row- l to r: Jesse Johnson, Jessica Clevenger, Elyse Shirley.<br />
Fourth Row - l to r: Jimmy Zackal, Isaac Samay, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pat Heilman, Mark Anderson, Joseph Stango,.