Professor debunks five myths surrounding Black community …
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · The fifth myth that McCool debunked and discussed was that Black people are violent. This stereotype is often amplified by media including movies, music and reality television. The term “Black-on-Black crime” is used to criminalize Black males, create fear and hate and to amplify this stereotype. “The truth is that people kill based on ...
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Study shows correlation between class attendance, grades
WEBMay 4, 2017 · In Spanish classes at IUP, a departmental attendance policy imposes a 2-percent deduction on the final grade for each unexcused absence above the limit, according to Ryan-Sams. The limit is three in a three-credit class and four in a four-credit class. “Not attending class regularly can lead to students missing important information and ...
PA Politics: Progressive Rep. Summer Lee receives establishment …
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-PA) won the Democratic primary to represent Pennsylvania’s 12 th Congressional District in 2022 by less than 1,000 votes.Two years later, Lee faces a little known, but well-funded challenger in Bhavini Patel.
IUP adds break in October, Thanksgiving break shortened
WEBAug 31, 2022 · IUP is changing its Thanksgiving break for the Fall 2022 semester. Instead of getting the entire week of Thanksgiving off, students will only get that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off. There will also be an additional fall break on Monday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 25. Michelle Fryling, the executive director of …
Media Reviews: Hozier's 'Unreal Unearth' holds deep meaning
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has made his return to the music scene with his latest studio album, “Unreal Unearth.” Hozier, whose real name is Andrew Hozier-Byrne, has seen a whirlwind of acclaim since his most popular song, “Take Me To Church” was released ten years ago, with the song itself surpassing over two billion streams on Spotify, and cementing the Irishman as a staple in ...
Ranked: IUP professors discuss Rate My Professors ratings
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · The survey was one part of a study from 2009 titled “Rating Ratemyprofessors.com: A Comparison of Online and Official Student Evaluations of Teaching.”. The researchers also found a correlation between difficulty ratings and overall ratings on Rate My Professors: with easier courses resulting in higher ratings.
Largest coal power plant in PA shutting down by June, over 120 …
WEBApr 11, 2023 · Pennsylvania’s largest coal fired plant will shut down by July, meaning a loss of over 120 jobs.The CEO of the company managing the Homer City Generating Station, William A. Wexler, is blaming what he believes are “excessive” environmental regulations.
The Del-Vikings: Pittsburgh doo-wop done right - thepenn.org
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · The Del-Vikings were a doo-wop group that was started in 1955 by members of the U.S. Air Force – Clarence Quick, Kripp Johnson, Don Jackson, Samuel Paterson and Bernard Robertson – who were stationed in Pittsburgh. Following Paterson and Robertson’s being deployed in Germany, the group’s first white members, David Lerchey and Norman ...
IUP men’s basketball set to host NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament
WEBMar 11, 2022 · Regardless of seeding for either team, this is looking to be a great game to kick off the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament for IUP. IUP Hawks versus the Fayetteville State Broncos is set for Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 5:00pm. On Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 7:30pm, the winner of 1/8 will play the winner of 4/5 in the semifinals.