The Penn

02/17/2025

IUP’s women’s and men’s basketball teams both held their Senior Night this Saturday afternoon. The women’s team secured a 76-72 overtime victory against Edinboro, pulling ahead in the extra period to claim the win. The men’s team fell to Edinboro 58-56, remaining seventh in the PSAC West.

📸:(Renee Schaeffer, The Penn) (1, 5)
📸:(Lakyn Heming, The Penn) (2,3,8,10)
📸: (Melody Noss, The Penn) (4,6,7,9)

02/15/2025

Introducing: ‘Penncast: Off the Record’. A podcast critics are calling unhinged (but in a good way), unapologetically real, and questionably wise.

The critics in question is just Chat GPT, but let us know if you agree! To watch, go to ThePenn.Org or our YouTube channel . Be sure to tune in bi-weekly.

📸:(Renee Schaeffer, The Penn)

02/12/2025

For our fourth installment of Artistic Perspectives we introduce Essence of Identity, a series of portraits focusing on fine details. Next week, we return to architecture.

Visit ThePenn.org to view our full collection and read about the photographers vision and message. Let us know if you see yourself!

📸: (Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

02/07/2025

IUP’s freshman point guard put on another show Wednesday night, registering the first double-double of his collegiate career with 11 points and 11 assists in an 88-70 win over Penn State DuBois in a non-conference basketball game at the KCAC, states Tony Coccagna.

For the full story visit ThePenn.org

📸: (Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

02/01/2025

Yesterday from 3 to 6 p.m., students, faculty and community members gathered in Ed Fry Arena at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex for IUP’s annual Winter Warm-up. Various campus groups tabled, raising awareness for their missions, recruiting new members, and engaging attendees with activities, giveaways and information about their organizations.

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📸: (Lakyn Heming & Renee Schaeffer, The Penn)

01/29/2025

New week, new Artistic Perspective! This week: Echoes of the Earth, featuring the Hoodlebug trail. The trail is a staple in our community, and we aim to capture its essence. The collection features familiar spaces within the trail, shot by multiple photographers here at The Penn.

Visit ThePenn.org to view the full collection.

📸: (Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

01/28/2025

Take Two! We've relaunched our sports podcasts, and this semester we're going to deliver!

We kicked off the semester last week by reflecting on IUP soccer's best season in recent memory. Give it a listen👇

New episodes dropping every Thursday this semester!

On the heels of the IUP soccer team's best season in at least five years, the Crimson Hawks' senior quartet of Julia Csernyik, Kristen Finnerty, Hannah Scardina and Makenna Yarrow

01/23/2025

Exciting things happening here at The Penn! We’ve launched Artistic Perspectives, a digital gallery that reimagines campus life through a creative lens. Every Wednesday, we’ll showcase artistic images exploring themes like architecture, nature, live performances, and portraits.

This project celebrates creativity and invites viewers to see the hidden details and artistic elements of the spaces, people, and moments that define IUP. First up: architecture. 🏛️

Step into our digital gallery and follow along as we capture IUP in a whole new way. Go check out our first collection, The Souls of our Structures at ThePenn.org.

📸: (Stella Hays & Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

01/21/2025

Happy first day of the spring 2025 semester from The Penn staff! Starting a new semester can feel like a big shift, so take things at your own pace and give yourself time to adjust.

Don’t forget to stay safe in the winter weather, and check out all the fun events happening on campus this week. Let’s make it a semester to remember! ❤️🩶

📸: (Renee Schaeffer, The Penn)

12/13/2024

As the semester wraps up, The Penn editorial board reflects on unforgettable experiences.

From celebrating its 100th anniversary with alumni to receiving a legislative citation at the State Capitol and covering historic events on campus, this fall has been full of milestones.

The board expresses gratitude for the opportunities it has had and looks forward to what’s to come next semester.

For the full story visit ThePenn.org

📸 (Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

12/06/2024

For our final business feature of the semester the focus is A Thousand Smiles Bubble Tea.

A Thousand Smiles Bubble Tea serves drinks and great vibes at their Campus Edge location here in Indiana. The bubble tea shop has a diverse menu of drinks, an Asian market, stuffed animals, jewelry and clothing.

For the full story visit Thepenn.org

📸 (Stella Hays, The Penn)

12/03/2024

Indiana’s first snowfall of the year on Friday, Nov. 22 served as an excellent backdrop for the annual ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Christmas tree lighting and parade, named in a nod to Jimmy Stewart, famous movie star and actor.

The event marks the beginning of a month-long celebration in the Christmas Tree Capital of the World. It features a parade, tree lighting and various activities held by local businesses.

For the full story visit Thepenn.org

📸 (Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

11/22/2024

Resident Assistants flipped pancakes for a fun late-night snack during a Pancake Night, hosted by the North Area Residence Hall Council.

From 8 PM to 10 PM, students enjoyed plain and chocolate chip pancakes with syrup. For just $1, students could get one pancake, or they could grab 3 for $2. Pick-up stations in Northern 116 and Wallwork G-98 were open for students to grab their treat, while a $1 delivery option brought pancakes directly to their doors. The event offered a relaxed atmosphere for students to unwind and enjoy a comforting snack together.

📸 (Paige Fisk, The Penn)

11/21/2024

The IUP Crimson Hawks put on a show for Education Day, defeating Penn State Beaver 86-30 to stay undefeated at 3-0.

Local K-8 students cheered as the team opened with a 22-0 run, Nyshae Weaver and Ellie Wilkerson led the starting five with nine points each while Lily Jordan shined off the bench with 14 points.

“For some kids, this is their only chance to see a game, so we want to make it special,” said Coach Craig Carey.

For the full story visit Thepenn.org

📸(Lakyn Heming, The Penn)

11/21/2024

Sports: The wait is over for the IUP women's soccer team. The Crimson Hawks learned Monday night they are headed to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time in 15 years.

For nearly a week, the IUP women’s soccer team awaited the NCAA Division II selection show with bated breath.

11/19/2024

Every other week, The Penn highlights student artists in our Arts on Campus column. Here's a sneak peak at our two most recent artists.

Sarah Trafton is a senior, graphic design and illustration major. Her art primarily focuses on print making, including her favorite piece, a woodblock print triptych pictured on slide 2. Her art can be found

📸: 1-2 Courtesy of Sarah Trafton

Kayla Check is also a senior, graphic design and illustration major. Her primary focus is advertisement design, pictured on slide 4, but she also loves to paint. Her art can be found

📸: 3-4 Courtesy of Kayla Check

To read more about these two artists please check out the full highlights, up now on thepenn.org.

11/15/2024

We were incredibly honored on Wednesday to be presented with a legislative citation at the State Capitol in Harrisburg in honor of our 100th anniversary.

And perhaps it’s only fitting that what is believed to be the first all-female Editorial Board in The Penn’s history was on hand to receive the citation.

The citation was co-sponsored by State Reps. Matt Gergely, who is an IUP alum, and . We will forever be thankful to these two gentlemen for bestowing this honor upon us.

Last but not least, we’d like to thank all the alumni and former editors who traveled from all corners of the state to join us for this special day.

📸 (Lakyn Heming & Renee Schaeffer, The Penn)

11/11/2024

Thank you for your service, veterans. 🇺🇸 Today we honor all those who served and continue to serve this great country.

IUP's Student Veterans Organization (SVO) hosted Lt. Col. Erich Steffens (IUP ROTC) and Bryan Seal (Ret. Navy) for a powerful conversation about service and sacrifice on Nov. 6. Read about the lead-up to Veterans Day on The Penn's website.

📸: (Lakyn Heming/The Penn)