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Basketball wins again D2

Washington march inspires Americans E2

What qualities do we want in our next president? D1

River conservation flows through art

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State universities endure financial recession “Virtually every state saw reductions,” Marshall said, referring to the impact of the recession on funding for higher education. “Our economy is recovering slower than other states.”

Marshall said despite increased funding in recent years, PASSHE remains $60 million short of its pre-recession levels.

“This current fiscal year is not looking good,” Marshall said, explaining how Pennsylvania’s revenue is down by more than $250 million than expected for the year.

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Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) endured the first faculty strike in its 33-year history, highlighting the system’s deep-rooted financial challenges throughout October’s job action.

Despite the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) ratifying the tentative contract that effectively ended the strike, faculty and administrators continue to advocate for change. Instead of picket lines they Tuition hikes are focusing on budget proposals and Tuition prices climbed more than round tables to increase funding for $2,000 in the last decade, according higher education. to PASSHE’s website. Last year students dished out $7,060 for a semesState funding ter, despite increased funding from PASSHE receives about the same the state. amount of funding from the legisPASSHE students receive about lature today as it did in 1997, said $2,500 less than the average student Kenn Marshall, PASSHE’s media re- nationwide, according to PASSHE’s lations manager. The appropriation website. In the 2013–2014 academic levels do not account for inflation, year the national average of monenrollment rates and the rising cost ey spent on a full-time student was of utilities, health care and pensions. $6,552 while the PASSHE average “We’ve seen declining support was $3,902. from the state government, in terms of appropriations, over the last 30 PASSHE and university cuts plus years,” said Kara Laskowski, PASSHE sought cuts in employee Shippensburg University’s APSCUF healthcare coverage during the last chapter president. round of union contract negotiations

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Pennsylvania’s state universities endured the first faculty strike in PASSHE history. The strike occurred following more than a year of faculty operating without a contract. as one way of keeping tuition rates low and to close the deficit.

Marshall said the chancellor’s office reduced its staff to save money, including cutting three of the five vice chancellor positions since Brogan took office.

Shippensburg University has been facing annual deficits ranging from $1 million to $6 million every year for more than a decade. Increasing tuition is not enough to offset the deficit

and cuts were made across SU, said Laura Ludlam, SU’s director of communications and marketing.

SU anticipated a declining enrollment when it formulated its per-credit tuition model, which began this fall. Its $1.3 million deficit was also taken into consideration during budget planning meetings, Ludlam said.

Between budget cuts and revenue from tuition, SU only has to look toward the next fiscal year.

FAFSA deadline approaches for eligible students Financial aid oFFice

Shippensburg University In order to meet the May 1 PHEAA State Grant deadline, you must file your FAFSA for 2017–18 as soon as possible. You may go to www.fafsa.gov to file this new form necessary for fall 2017, spring 2018 and summer 2018 attendance. Filing by May 1 could qualify you for a PHEAA State Grant and provide you with free money that does not have to be repaid.

For the 2017-18 FAFSA, it will ask you for 2015 income, which is

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the same income reported on the 2016-17 FAFSA. Please utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import you and your parent’s 2015 income directly onto the FAFSA form.

The FAFSA has been open to file for 2017-18 since Oct. 1 allowing students an additional three months to get the form filed in time. In addition, utilizing the 2015 income data means students and parents do not need to wait for 2016 tax forms.

We will be emailing students with outstanding document requirements as soon as we receive your FAFSA. Please be sure to check your email

daily. Returning students will be packaged with aid awards after the commencement of spring 2017 when final grades have been posted. Packaging should occur in late May/early June for returning students who have a 2017-18 FAFSA on file and all document requirements are satisfied.

If you do not have a 2017-18 FAFSA on file or you have not complied with our requests for documentation, we will be unable to provide you with aid. In addition, if you have outstanding document requirements, your aid will not show as credit on

your fall 2017 bill issued by Student Accounts in July.

For a seven-step online tutorial on filing the FAFSA, please visit http:// www.finaid.ucsb.edu/fafsasimplification/ and view seven short videos detailing each of the seven steps of the FAFSA. Please be sure to click on each tab at the top of the page to watch the corresponding video.

If you would like assistance in filing, please contact the Financial Aid office either by phone at 717-4771131 or by email finaid@ship.edu to schedule an appointment with an adviser.

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SU prepares for annual march Drew Lovett

and stands by the notion that it is a “people’s march,” welcoming anyone from the public who is interested in the cause. The organization’s goal is to unite students, community members or anyone else willing to get involved under the notion of inclusion for all.

Event attendees will march from Old Main Chapel to the Ceddia Union Building where they will be welcomed with light refreshments.

This year, “augments of reality” will be introduced, featuring pictures of King that will seemingly come to life with the use of technology.

The event is open to students and faculty, as well as the entire Shippensburg community.

Anyone with additional questions can contact Kapri Brown at klbrown@ship.edu

Asst. News Editor The 30th anniversary of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March for Humanity will be celebrated Thursday at Shippensburg University.

The theme of this year’s march is “America has spoken: We will not go back.” Before students pick up their signs and march across camThe Slate/Stock Photo pus, there will be a rally held in SU’s Old Main Chapel at 3:30 p.m.

Former Shippensburg University President George “Jody” Harpster rides bumper cars with to commemorate King and discuss the SU mascot, Big Red. Prior to his retirement, Harpster’s history at SU went back 40 years, the message behind the event. including serving as interim president as well as more than one year as SU’s 16th president.

This year’s rally will feature keynote speaker Julianne Malveaux, an economist, author, commentator and president emerita of Bennett College for Women.

The African American Organization has sponsored the march throughout the last three decades

University, State System welcome interim president Jenna wise

News Editor As Shippensburg University continues to adjust to the departure of former President George “Jody” Harpster, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has appointed the university’s interim president.

On Jan. 19, SU announced provost and executive vice president Barbara Lyman will serve as acting president in accordance with the Pennsylvania Board of Governors’ order of succession plan. PASSHE appointed Lyman interim president of SU while the search for a new president continues.

According to PASSHE rules, Lyman cannot be selected as president; instead, she may return to her previous roles once another president has been hired. The process to find Harpster’s replacement may take approximately six months, and will involve a series of interviews conducted by SU and PASSHE. In an email sent to students in late December, Harpster announced his

departure from SU due to “important family health matters.”

“For the past two decades, my wife, Leslie and I have enjoyed the opportunity to share in that progress as part of the Ship family — serving in whatever capacity we could to help the university succeed,” Harpster said in his email.

Harpster has had a relationship with the university for the past 40 years. This relationship began when he received his master’s degree from SU in 1974.

Following graduation, Harpster enrolled at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill to receive his doctorate. He then served as the dean of students at the university’s Charlotte campus until his return to SU in 1995. Prior to his inauguration in 2015, Harpster served as interim president from 2005-07, then again from 2013-15.

During Harpster’s tenure, SU was named a “military friendly school” and added new programs throughout the university’s numerous career fields, including the first electrical engineering program in PASSHE history. In recent years the university also received its first two doctoral

programs, in educational leadership and in counselor education and supervision.

In his email, Harpster expressed his pride in the business relationships SU has established within the Shippensburg community and beyond.

SU’s comprehensive program “Charting the Course, Lighting the Way: The Campaign for Shippensburg University” was among the most successful in its Barbara Lyman, Interim president history, according to Harpster.

“All of these successes, combined with hard work and innovative activities of our restructured admissions effort, have helped stabilize enrollment during these especially challenging times,” Harpster said.

“So much has been accomplished already, and even greater successes are on the horizon.”

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Winter weather hits SU

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The social work department is hosting the Volunteer Networking Expo from 3:30– 5 p.m. in the CUB multipurpose room.

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The SU women’s basketball team will be playing against Kutztown in Heiges Field House at 6 p.m.

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Multicultural Student Affairs (Left) SU experienced snowy weather conditions for the second Monday in a row yesterday. (Right) The SU maintenance crews is hosting its annual Martin plowed sidewalks of snow and freezing rain for the safety of students and faculty. SU canceled the Jan. 23 night classes.

Luther King Jr. March for Humanity at 3:30 p.m. in Old Main Chapel.

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The following are updates and briefs from the Jan. 26 Student Government meeting.

The African American Affairs Budget and Finance is hosting its Welcome Back Social from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Henderson Gymnasium • Budget training for all student groups will take place this week.

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All student groups must fill out their required paperwork for Student Government due this Friday.

The social work department is hosting inclusive basketball College of Education and Human Services from 11 am. to 12 p.m. in Henderson Gymnasium Room • The college is searching for its next dean. Candidate 100.

recommendations will be submitted by the end of this week.

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A women’s march will be held at SU on Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. outside of Horton Hall.

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Elections for Student Government officers seeking reelection will begin in mid-February.

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Elections for non-student government officers will begin in March.

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All senators were in attendance, except for Senator Mitchell Nickerson who was excused from the meeting.

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Your World Today Students face uncertainty in 2017 Commentary

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In the coming months students rious with what is happening in will see how their world will evolve Washington, D.C., than in Harrisfor better or for worse. burg. Trump is wasting no time in The Pennsylvania State System living up to some of his campaign of Higher Education (PASSHE) is promises. Over the weekend the launching a presidential search to president signed an executive action hire a new leader at SU. The process to make a plan to defeat the Islamcould take the ic State. He previwhole semester ously signed orders and even spill into “It is more important than to begin building a ever for students to stay wall on the souththe fall.

While eyes are current on the news...” ern U.S. border, to looking toward change the Afford–Troy Okum, the future candiable Health Care Editor-in-Chief dates, PASSHE Act and a travel ban will be working on seven countries. with Gov. Tom These actions Wolf and the state legislature to pro- could shape the future of the econpose a budget for the next academic omy, foreign relations and the seryear. Hearings and meetings are to vices offered to Americans. take place in the next few weeks, but If 2016 was the worst year then it will not be until the summer when 2017 will be the year of change — a budget will be finalized. whether its good or bad change has The funding PASSHE gets will be yet to be revealed. It is more ima key indicator of how the system’s portant now than ever for students universities will change. Tuition, to stay current on the news, come new faculty positions, financial aid together and understand how the and future contracts could all be af- world is morphing. fected.

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As the Shippensburg University community settles in for another semester of classes there is a mutual and brooding memory of 2016 and its endless headaches and heartaches.

A month ago headlines from around the world captured this sentiment, like Al Jazeera’s article “2016 has gone to the dogs: Good riddance to a bad year” and PennLive’s recap “16 reasons why 2016 was the worst year ever.”

Many of these articles dive into a lengthy list of celebrities who died and then move on to Brexit, the war in Syria, global climate change and of course — the presidential election.

But for SU, 2016 did not end there.

The SU community not only endured the hardships of 2016 like others, but it wrangled with more home-hitting challenges than a celebrity death. The faculty strike was a time of frustration and joy. It took average-day life at SU and flipped it on its head, but it also brought hundreds of faculty and students together in mutual support.

Just as the year was closing another impactful event happened. SU President George “Jody” Harpster announced he would be leaving the university community and silently retired on Jan. 20.

Students have a lot of questions on their minds about 2017. Who will be SU’s next permanent president?

Was the faculty strike a signal for the beginning or the end of deeper issues in the State System?

But these questions are hardly the only ones on people’s minds. President Donald Trump is using his first few weeks in office to sign executive The Slate/Stock Photo orders that affect a range of issues like health care and immigration. Newly-elected President Trump has signed numerous execuPeople want to know how their lives tive orders during his first week in office. These orders have will change, and how their country stirred controversy in areas throughout the country due to the will change.

restrictions they may create for U.S. immigrants and refugees.

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Police Briefs Seavers Hall resident charged with underage drinking Rafael A. Sanchez-Ramos, 20, of Seavers Hall was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred Thursday.

University police were dispatched to the R-3 parking lot following reports that an intoxicated male had fallen and struck his head, causing injury to himself.

Officers arrived at the scene and identified the individual as Sanchez-Ramos. It was verified that he had a large bruise above his left eye as a result of the fall. Sanchez-Ramos was transported to Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment due to his physical condition. A citation was later filed charging him with underage drinking.

Television stolen from Grove Hall A staff member from the college of business notified university police that a television was stolen from Grove Hall Friday.

The television was stolen along with a mounting bracket and was believed to have been stolen overnight between Thursday and Friday. It is valued at approximately $877 and the cost to replace the missing bracket is approximately $74. The investigation is ongoing.

McCune Hall resident charged with possession of drug paraphernalia Marquise Hayden-Lee Camel, 18, of McCune Hall was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident that occurred Thursday.

University police were called to Camel’s residence hall to assist residence staff with an odor of burnt marijuana.

Further investigation led the officers to Camel’s room where a search produced items of drug paraphernalia. A criminal complaint was later filed charging him with possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Chambersburg becomes iceberg

Chambersburg Dental Associates had a sculpture of a tooth for their company.

ABC27 News station had a sculpture made with its logo engraved on it.

Photos by Sofia Perzan

The Make-a-Wish Foundation had a house sculpture with a donation cup inside of it.

The borough of Chambersburg had a sculpture representing IceFest.

Stouffer’s Auto Repair, LLC had a sculpture formed into the shape of a moon.

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Recipe of the week: Applesauce oatmeal muffins Maddie Walsh Staff Writer

As a child, my mom’s home baked muffins were the kindest of wake-up calls. I still remember the aroma of brown sugar and applesauce tickling my nose to lovingly introduce me to the new day. A morning staple and an afternoon delight, these healthy pop-able muffins began in my mother’s kitchen as a quick fix for breakfast but soon became a Sunday morning staple. This recipe yields 24 snack-sized muffins perfect for between classes.

Photos by Calvin Talbott

Students gather to honor The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through gospel and worship in the multipurpose room of the Ceddia Union Building.

Ingredients: Cupcake pan 1/2 cup applesauce 1 egg 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup of quick oats 3 tsp baking soda

Pam or paper cups 1/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine applesauce, egg and brown sugar in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine remaining dry ingredients. Whisk 1 tsp vinegar into 3/4 cup of milk, let sit for one minute before pouring into applesauce sugar mixture. After milk is added, stir in canola oil. Combine bowl of wet and dry ingredients into one bowl before adding the cup of raisins or chocolate chips.

Spray cupcake pan with nonstick spray before putting batter in if you are not using paper cups. Fill cupcake wells halfway with batter to allow room for muffin to rise.

Pop into the oven for 13–16 minutes, bake until tops are golden brown and tooth pick comes out clean.

The Rev. Emerson Cottrell from St. Paul AME Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, gives a guest sermon at SU during the MLK gospel celebration on Sunday.

Photos by Maddie Walsh

Maddie Walsh kicks off her mornings with applesauce oatmeal muffins, maplewood smoked bacon and chai tea before tackling her daily routine.

Students enjoy good company and fresh meals after the worship service.

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Students give back to community for MLK Day Sofia Perzan

Asst. Ship Life Editor Students of the Shippensburg University community along with students from Wilson College came together Saturday to provide service in downtown Shippensburg. The Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) was in charge of the service in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Students arrived at the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) around 8:30 a.m. to register. Following registration, students and members of the CCEC carpooled downtown. The services were split between the Shippensburg Historical Society, located at 52 W. King St., and The Harbor right across the street.

Whether for service hours or for the satisfaction of volunteering, there were many faces that arrived at the event to help.

Becka Yerger, a graduate student who interns with the CCEC and works with admissions, started everyone off with icebreakers to introduce everyone to one another.

There were also workers from Vol-

unteers in Service to America (VISTA), which is a program that helps poverty-related issues in America.

After students and people of the community gathered at the Historical Society, the museum’s director, Ethan Serr, introduced himself and prepared to give everyone a tour of the facility.

The volunteers for the service were given work to do such as dusting, vacuuming and cleaning the rest of the museum. They were able to dust down all of the glass shelves that held all of the artifacts and photographs. Drinks and snacks were provided for each of the volunteers.

To end the services, students and volunteers were able to attempt to transcribe letters from a collection to submit to their historical record.

For children who attended the event, there was a room called “The Children’s Room.” This included history books about Shippensburg and its prominent figures and historical maps of the town’s original structure.

Various learning activities through coloring were also available.

While some helped around the museum, others went across the street

to help out at The Harbor.

The Harbor is a safe haven for those who struggle or are recovering from addiction.

It is for people to come together to play games such as pool and board games while also enjoying coffee to try and lessen the influences or temptations of alcohol. It was founded in 2013.

The Harbor rented apartments above the building and the volunteers helped with fixing them up for the people who are in recovery and do not have anywhere else to go.

Students were able to bring in furniture from a store in Chambersburg and paint the walls.

“My favorite part was being able to see how the place started off and then seeing it completely change in the matter of three hours and how much we contributed in such little time to such a great cause,” SU sophomore Courtney Cochran said.

For more ways to get involved in community service in the area, CCEC will be holding a Volunteer Networking Expo today at 3:30 p.m.

Photo by Sofia Perzan

Students dust down the glass cases as well as sweep the floors inside of the Shippensburg Historical Society on Saturday.

Question of the Week?

“What was the most exciting thing you did over winter break?”

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“I traveled a lot. I went to the ‘Belk Bowl’ and went to Disney and North Carolina.”

Kyle Gearity

“It was my birthday.”

Amber Pound

“I went to Kansas!”

Yvette Betancourt

“I took a trip to Puerto Rico with friends and we explored.”

Hannah Frederick

“I went to the beach.”

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A Raider’s View: depression in society Anonymous Columnist In today’s society, depression is a topic that is widely ignored, and thought about as a “cry for help” or merely stress related. Although depression affects 18 percent of the U.S. population — and is one of the most common mental illnesses, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) — it is overlooked and can be hard to recognize by psychiatrists, friends and family.

Depression is like feeling that you’re hungry, but not knowing what you want to eat.

But sometimes it can be silent and hidden, which is a reason why it can often go undiagnosed and lead to more underlying problems, such as anxiety disorders or suicide.

Some symptoms of depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, include feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness and loss of interest in doing the things they once found pleasurable.

Depression has the possibility of decreasing energy or causing fatigue, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite and weight gain.

Studies in the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), show that women experience depression twice as much as men.

Although the rate is distinctly different, men are put under the radar and not considered in the dialogue about depression and therefore have fewer outlets to find support or seek help.

“Depression is the cause of over two-thirds of the 30,000 reported suicides in the U.S. each year,” a statistic from DBSA said.

There needs to be more education on depression other than how to prevent it, because it leaves out the millions of adults as well as children that suffer from depression who want to talk about something more progressive — like seeking help.

Often times, those who suffer from depression show physical signs and endure multiple doctors appointments, according to the ADAA. This can lead to them being overlooked as signs of depression.

Symptoms can also be overlooked, especially in college students because people associate seeking help with the various negative stigmas that go along with depression. Getting help is a farfetched idea that, hopefully over-

time with more information, the rate of students who receive help grows.

At the end of the day, depression is an epidemic that, although mentioned continuously in media and on social media, goes widely unnoticed.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression, there are resources at Shippensburg University such as Etter Health Center and the Counseling Center at (717) 477-1458.

For more information and help you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Facts about depression •

About 20 million people in the United States suffer from depression every year.

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1 in 4 young adults will suffer an episode of depression before age 24.

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Women are two times as likely to suffer from depression than men.

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Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression.

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Over eight percent of adolescents in the U.S. suffer from depression at a given time.

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John Lennon, Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain and Vincent van Gogh are some of the many creative individuals who have experienced depression.

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Nearly 30 percent of people with substance abuse problems also suffer from depression.

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Men’s basketball pummels Mountain Cats William Whisler Sports Editor

The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team (18–0, 14-0 PSAC) has made a name for itself this season by knocking down 3-pointers at a torrid pace.

Things were no different on Jan. 25 when the University of Pitt-Johnstown (12–8, 7–7 PSAC) traveled to Heiges Field House. SU knocked down a school-record 16 3-pointers in an 84–72 win over its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) foe.

Justin McCarthur led the way behind the arc for the Raiders, as he knocked down six 3-pointers. McCarthur finished the game with 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting. McCar-

thur’s six 3-pointers tied his career high, and he added five assists and two steals on the night.

“My teammates give me the utmost confidence along with my coaches,” McCarthur said. “They always tell me if I’m open to shoot the ball. And the way we share the ball and move the ball, we get each other open. We trust that whatever shot we get that we can knock it down.”

The Raiders started out the night hot as Dustin Sleva went on a scoring rampage from beyond the arc, knocking down three 3-pointers in the game’s first few minutes. Sleva had 11 points less than five minutes into the game.

The Mountain Cats fell behind early and were unable to recover after a slow first half. SU took a 42–32 lead into the locker room at halftime

and never trailed in the game. The Raiders held the Mountain Cats to just over 36 percent shooting in the first half, while the Raiders shot a remarkable 15-of-30 for a 50 percent mark from the field. The Raiders were equally impressive from downtown as they shot 9-of-20 from 3-point range.

In the second half, SU picked up right where it left off, maintaining a sizable lead throughout the night.

The Raiders pushed their lead to as much as 22 points with 11:45 remaining in the game.

“I’m excited about the way that we played,” said SU head coach Chris Fite. “I’m more excited about the defensive end and the way we took them out of their game.

They are one of the more efficient offensive teams in the league, and

we really frustrated them tonight.”

On the night, SU held the Mountain Cats to 40.8 percent shooting while giving up just 32 first-half points.

It was a huge night for Sleva who finished just shy of a double-double with 25 points and nine rebounds.

John Castello also provided valuable minutes for the Raiders, scoring eight points and pulling in five rebounds. The Raiders tallied 20 assists on the night and shot 47.5 percent on the night, including 16-of-34 (47.1 percent) from 3-point range.

Coming into the game, the Raiders held their highest ranking in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Poll this season, which is also the team’s highest national ranking in school history.

“It’s exciting for the program and

the university to have our name on a national stage,” Fite said. “I’m excited for our guys and proud that we’re up there. I feel like we deserve it and I’m excited to see where this all takes us.”

“It’s special,” McCarthur said.

“We didn’t expect this coming in but it’s been a crazy ride. I’m hoping we can keep it going.”

The Raiders traveled to Millersville on Jan. 28 and suffered their first loss of the season, an 82–65 loss to PSAC East Division rival Millersville University. SU had a poor shooting performance, shooting just 36.1 percent on the night in the loss.

SU (18-1, 14-1 PSAC) will continue its season Wednesday, Feb. 1 when it hosts Kutztown University.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

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Blair Garrett

Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team put on a clinic Wednesday, dominating the University of Pitt-Johnstown (UPJ) Mountain Cats, 76–45.

The Raiders received scoring support from the entire lineup, with four of their starters exceeding 11 points and several others chipping in. SU’s Stephanie Knauer led the way, scoring a team-high 14 points.

Shippensburg stormed the Mountain Cats early, tripling UPJ’s point total in the first quarter.

SU’s defensive prowess was apparent throughout the game, but particularly in the first half as SU held UPJ’s shooters to 20 percent inside the arc and just more than 12 percent beyond the 3-point line.

UPJ only managed 15 points in the first half, with the Raider’s defense Photos courtesy of Jason Malmont forcing low-percentage shots and Shippensburg senior Colleen Young sank 11 points in a total team effort against the Mountain Cats in SU’s dominant victory.

17 turnovers during the first two frames.

The game opened up in the second half as both team’s offenses went to work. SU guard Colleen Young caught fire, scoring nine points in the third quarter alone. Young has been averaging more than 15 points per game over the last five games.

SU senior Lauren Gold was a wizard with the ball, setting up teammates throughout the opening 20 minutes. Gold’s seven first-half assists created problems for the Mountain Cats, as her quick ball distribution kept defenders guessing. Gold added 11 points and two steals on the night.

Distributing the ball has been a major strength throughout the season for the Raiders, and ball movement has played a huge role in the team’s current 10-game win streak.

“I think we’ve done a very good job sharing the ball, finding the next open man and getting very high perSU’s Steph Knauer led the way for the Raiders, draining 14 points and proving to be a dominant presence inside the paint. centage shots, which is why we’re has brought the team back with SU returns to action Saturday, one of the leaders in field goal per- than 200 points across the 10-game have fractured them,” Trn said.

SU’s top players have sparked the something to prove.

Jan. 28, against a familiar oppocentage as a team,” said SU head streak.

“This group is senior oriented. nent, Millersville University, as “What [the team] did a very good turnaround for the Raiders, keeping coach Kristy Trn. On Dec. 16, SU had a .500 record, job of was not losing perspective, the team composed in the face of They want to leave a legacy, and the Raiders look to continue its win well out of playoff contention. Since finding a way to come together and adversity. The experience of having they’ve done a very good job of get- streak and solidify its position atop then, Shippensburg has been elec- get past that adversity as a team, a veteran core like Steph Knauer, ting their perspective back,” Trn the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Division. tric, outscoring opponents by more whereas with other groups it might Morgan Griffith and Lauren Gold said.

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Swimming takes on Bison Invite

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Freshman Jeff Beyer (left) and Carly Alvarado (right) both led their squads with Top 5 finishes in an impressive performance at the Bison Invite at Bucknell.

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Asst. Sports Editor Shippensburg University swimming wrapped up its regular season Saturday capping it off at Bucknell University.

The SU men’s team had 14 Top-10 finishes and seven Top-5 swimmers on the day.

Freshman Jeff Beyer led the way for the Raiders, grabbing a second-place finish in the 1,650-yard freestyle. The race turned out to be SU’s best event, as Quinton Beck and Evan Anthony finished fourth and fifth, respectively, as well. Both Beyer and Beck’s times were Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifiers.

SU freshman Nick Bloom captured a fourth-place finish and three PSAC qualifying times. Bloom’s times in the 200-yard butterfly and 400-yard individual medley were both good enough to qualify for

PSACs despite Bloom competing in them for the first time. Bloom and fellow Raider Kristian Voulopos both finished with Top-5 times in the 100-yard backstroke, finishing just .02 seconds apart.

Among six universities, the women of SU had 10 Top-10 finishers.

Freshman Gabriella Johnson was the star of the show for the Raiders, breaking into the Top 10 in SU’s history books with her time of 1:07.58 in the 100-yard breaststroke. Johnson’s finish in the breaststroke was good enough for third place at the Bison Invitational. She also clocked her second PSAC qualifying performance of the day with her fourthplace finish in the 200-yard breaststroke.

Two Raiders placed in the Top 10 in the 200-yard backstroke, which earned them PSAC qualifying times. Carly Alvarado snatched fourth place, and MacKenna Angert grabbed eighth place in the event.

Angert and Alvarado were a tough

duo, with Angert securing a Top-5 finish in the 1,650-yard freestyle and Alvarado finishing sixth. Both swimmers registered two PSAC finishes on the day.

Sophomore Sidney Owens put on a great performance, finishing with PSAC-qualifying marks in all of her events. Owens had one sixth-place finish on the day.

SU’s finish at the Bison Invitational will kick off the post season for the Raiders. All season, Shippensburg swimmers racked up PSAC qualifiers to have a chance to compete against some of the best swimmers in the state. PSAC Championships will be held in York, Pennsylvania, this year, Feb. 16–19. Both the men and women will send their top swimmers to represent SU.

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Gabriella Johnson made SU history in the breaststroke event.

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C4 Track and field competes at Penn State, Bucknell January 31, 2017

Nate Powles

Asst. Sports Editor The men’s and women’s Shippensburg University indoor track-andfield teams competed this weekend at both the Bison Open and Multi at Bucknell University and at the National Invitational at Penn State University.

There were 19 men and 28 women who competed at Bucknell and 11 men and five women who competed at Penn State. The Raiders had many impressive performances from both the men and the women.

At Bucknell, junior Jill Bertino finished fifth in the 60-meter dash with a personal best time of 7.95 seconds to qualify for the final. Bertino also placed fourth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.39 seconds.

Junior Kiana Tucker placed fourth in the 400-meter dash, followed closely by freshman Cirsten Kelly and junior Teri Stoner, who ran a collegiate personal-best 1:01.56.

Sophomore Paige Shirk finished second in the weight throw with a mark of 53 feet and 7.5 inches, which was only one inch short of her colle-

Photo courtesy of Kyle Ross

Junior Alec Rideout was the only competitor for SU in the shot put at the National Invitational.

Sophomore Calvin Dennis finished giate best. Junior Ava Bonetti and senior Erin Doherty also had PSAC fifth in the 200-meter final with a (Pennsylvania State Athletic Confer- season-best 22.61 seconds. Senior Harrison Schettler placed third in ence)-qualifying throws.

the mile with an indoor personal-best 4:23.56. Junior Bryan Pearson put on an impressive performance, finishing first in the weight throw with

a personal-best throw of 56 feet and 7.25 inches.

Sophomore David Brantley impressed as well, finishing seventh in the heptathlon.

Only a small group of Raiders traveled to Penn State, but they represented the team well. For the men, junior Tra-C Davis finished third in the high jump, continuing to be the only jumper in the PSAC to jump higher than 6 feet and 6 inches. Fellow junior Alec Rideout also had an impressive showing, throwing the shot put 53 feet and 11.75 inches, a mark that is better than any other competitor in the PSAC this season.

For the women, senior Casey Norton ran a collegiate personal best 4:59.71 to finish fourth in the mile for the Raiders. Senior Sarah Hunt completed a personal best 39 feet and 8 inch jump in the triple jump to come just three-quarters of an inch short of Tunisia Lacy’s school record.

Senior Tamara Ovejera finished eighth in the shot put.

The track-and-field teams will return to competition this Friday at the Susquehanna University Open.

Wrestling beats Millersville, falls to Griffins Nate Powles

Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University wrestling team traveled to Millersville University Jan. 24 to take on the Marauders. The Raiders won all eight contested bouts on their way to a 27–12 win.

Junior Dustin Steffenino registered his fifth win in a row, as well as his fifth pin of the season. Millersville’s only points came from forfeits at the 165 and 197-pound competitions.

Following its win over Millersville, SU traveled to Seton Hill University to take on the Griffins on Saturday.

The Raiders only picked up three wins on the day, including one forfeit, dropping the match 30–13. Cole Rush and Derek Berberick won the decisions for the Raiders.

All the matches were very closely contested, with each of the decision

losses being by three points or less.

Seton Hill picked up its lone pin victory in the first match of the day, and the Griffins would never give up their lead, only drawing level with the Raiders once after a forfeit to SU’s Mike Springer.

Rush improved his season record to 7–6, while Berberick returned to .500 with a record of 11-11.

The Raiders forfeited two matches on the day, which made it all the more difficult to gain ground on Seton Hill.

SU’s record dropped to 10-11 for the season and to 1-4 in the PSAC following the loss.

SU will compete next Saturday at Heiges Field House in a tri-meet against Wheeling Jesuit University, West Liberty University and Long Island University-Post (LIU Post) on Alumni Day. The competitions will begin at 12 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith

Freshman Derek Berberick picked up one of two of Shippensburg’s victories against Seton Hill.

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SU alumna represents United States

Photo courtesy of Katrina Spratford

Katrina Spratford (center), a 2013 SU graduate, traveled to Scotland to represent the United States at the Great Edinburgh Cross-Country Challenge on Jan. 7.

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Getting the opportunity to compete internationally is a feat that is often unparalleled, while competing internationally for your country is often reserved for a sports’ elite athletes.

On Jan. 7, Shippensburg University alumna Katrina Spratford laced up her cleats for Team USA, representing the country at the Great Edinburgh Cross-Country Challenge in Edinburgh, Scotland.

“It was really awesome. It was a great trip and a great experience for sure,” Spratford said.

Spratford was selected to represent Team USA after competing at the United States Track and Field Club Nationals. USATF picks six people from the race to represent the country in Edinburgh. Spratford finished the race in Tallahassee, Florida, in 12th place, but was picked to go after other athletes turned down the opportunity.

The next step for Spratford was to get her gear. For Spratford, putting on the Team USA clothing was an unreal experience.

“They sent a big package of Team USA gear which was the coolest day of my life,” Spratford said. “We got to wear all that and were told to pretty much exclusively wear USA gear so I was pumped.”

The race marked the first time that Spratford represented the country as a member of Team USA. “It was my first team so that was really awesome, and it meant a lot to me that it was a cross-country team because I love it so much,” Spratford said. “It’s my favorite season, so it was definitely cool to go over there and race on the crazy European courses with tons of mud and rivers and mountains. It was really cool.”

In the race, Spratford covered the 6K course in a time of 22 minutes and two seconds, which was good enough for 21st place among women.

The event also presented Spratford with new opportunities, includ-

ing her first trip overseas.

“It was my first time going overseas and competing internationally and all that so it was a really big experience,” Spratford said. “I feel like I learned a lot in terms of how to handle myself off no sleep, time change and a lot of factors you normally don’t have to deal with when you race here so it was a great experience.”

At SU, Spratford was an elite runner, earning eight All-American awards in three sports.

“I loved my time at Shippensburg.

I think that Coach [Steve] Spence creates a really positive culture and environment for the team,” Spratford said.

“When I transferred to Shippensburg everything kind of clicked. My running took off and things really started to come together and I had a really great time. I think coach Spence did a really good job developing me as an athlete and helping me get to my senior year and still love running and want to continue on af-

ter college. It was great.”

Spratford currently runs for New England Distance, which is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Spratford has adjusted to being a member of a new team, and hopes to continue shaping a career in professional running.

“Hopefully this is a start. I kind of struggled coming out of college and transitioning to a new team and a new coach, and a different kind of training,” Spratford said. “Things just aren’t quite as quick now that I am three-and-a-half years out, but it is nice that it is all coming together now.”

Spratford also believes that her time at SU has helped her get to where she is today.

“I think Coach [Steve] Spence develops you as a person and as an athlete so I feel like you just sort of grow in a really positive way so by the time you’re done at Shippensburg, you’re ready for whatever is next,” Spratford said.

While working to further a profes-

sional career, Spratford said she has “unfinished business” on the track.

She hopes to crack 16 minutes in the 5K and break the 33-minute mark in the 10K. Spratford also plans to start hitting the road for half marathon and 16K races as well.

For Spratford, the next step will be a set of road circuit races, which are a series of road races that are put on by the USATF. All the races are different lengths and are US Championship races.

Spratford plans to run the 15K U.S. Championship, the Gate-River Run in Jacksonville, Florida, alongside former teammate Neely Spence Gracey.

While it may have taken Spratford some time to get adjusted to running after graduating from SU, Spratford has found her groove.

With one Team USA under her belt, Spratford looks to continue improving in upcoming races.

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New captain will have big Ship to sail

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Shippensburg University President George “Jody” Harpster announced over winter break his plans to retire. On Jan. 20, he left the helm of Ship. Now, SU needs a new permanent president.

Over winter break, the student body of Shippensburg University received an email from President George “Jody” Harpster announcing his retirement. Harpster’s sudden departure leaves a vital campus position open, one that must be filled by an individual willing to take on both the formal and informal responsibilities that come with being the face of Shippensburg University.

We need a president who makes a presence on our campus by attending student functions and being an active member of our campus community. The president should not be some obscure, faceless administrator but someone who takes the time to get to know students and allows students to get to know them. One of Harpster’s most memorable actions was when he handed out cookies and milk to students during finals week.

We need a president who, like Harpster, is willing to connect with students at a deeper level.

We need a president who has been a faculty member and has worked with students in his or her past. A president who is in touch with the wants and needs of students and faculty is not only helpful but vital to our campus. To make the transition easier, we need a president who is familiar with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Our president should also be in touch with the Shippensburg area or be willing to familiarize him or herself with the place we have all come to call home.

We need a president who will be a student “senator” and serve as an advocate for us in the state legislature.

Our president should fight for the needs of the students and institution

as well as encourage the dreams and goals of SU students. Our president should have experience with diversity and support the different opinions, cultures and programs that shape Shippensburg.

We need a president who is open to the media and is willing to support the work that is done by the student-run media groups. At a time in which the First Amendment is being threatened, it is important now more than ever to have a president who sees the value in the work we and other student media groups do on campus and within the community.

SU may have lost a wonderful president in Harpster, but now it is time to look to the future and welcome a new captain of the Raider ship.

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Millennials reclaim their generation Jamison Barker

Asst. Copy Editor I am a millennial. As a 21-yearold, what umbrella I fall under seems to become more insignificant as I am constantly made aware of racial tensions, gender inequalities and a climate disaster that looms on the horizon for both generations to deal with.

First, I should apologize — as the self-proclaimed mouthpiece of the youth — for being the root of society’s degradation. I did not realize I was destroying dating rituals by using Tinder, and I promise I did not consider the fact that society would unravel when I or my peers chose to protest something.

Everyone is familiar with the clichés at this point. My generation is lazy, entitled, too-easily distracted and uninterested in hard work.

Some recognize these characterizations as a generation’s rite of passage rather than subscribing to the notion that these labels could possibly encompass millions of diverse individuals.

After all, past generations had to take their lumps. So did the counter culture of the 1960s — one that was vilified as it fought against an unjust war and for social issues like gender and racial equality.

Now, as a new administration takes over and we are ushered into an era where the politicization of any given issue knows no bounds, it seems that history is repeating itself.

Like the past, the merit of our fight is being questioned.

Just last week, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets

of Washington, D.C., to protest the policies and rhetoric surrounding the Trump administration. Though these and other protests were represented by people of varying demographics, the finger usually gets pointed at the youth when there is blame to pass.

So, even as many people made their voices heard in support of reproductive rights, affordable reproductive healthcare, anti-discrimination protections for those in the LGBTQ community, police reform, immigration reform and environmental issues, it was impossible to drown out the cries from the opposite side of the spectrum.

“What are they protesting for?” and “The march did not accomplish anything,” were the mantras from those who had apparently spent the entire election cycle under a rock.

Behind the voices that echoed these sentiments were the same people who cherry-picked incidents of misdemeanor-level fires and scattered scuffles with police as evidence of morally bankrupt youth gone wild.

Some of these people being the same that grew up during, or shortly after, the turbulent social eras of the not-so distant past.

On top of exposing ignorance of some, this cemented the fact that now is the time for our generations to rally. According to The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, Trump garnered just 37 percent of the 18– 29 vote, and 42 percent of the 30–44 vote.

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Women’s March sends message of peace, justice Ali lAughmAn

Asst. Copy Editor The streets of Washington, D.C. were flooded with sounds of encouragement Jan. 21 as hundreds of thousands of men, women and children marched to the meeting point to begin the Women’s March on Washington.

Many feminists stood where generations before them stood to advocate for women’s rights to vote. Although this time, it was in the name of peace. They were faced with questions from people on social media who did not understand the sheer power of what The New York Times estimated to be at least 470,000 individuals were marching for — solidarity and justice. Although, others had the simple answer — women’s rights.

“I stand here today most of all because I am my sister’s keeper,” said transgender rights activist Janet Mock during her keynote speech.

“My sisters and siblings are being beaten and brutalized, neglected and invisibilizied, extinguished and exiled…My sisters and siblings have been forced into detention facilities and prisons and deeper into poverty. And I hold these harsh truths close.”

Others joined the march after hearing about it on social media. People joined the revolutionary movement to protect reproductive rights as well as LGBTQ rights, disability rights and immigration rights for those facing discrimination under the new president Donald Trump.

Everyone gathered at the meeting point near the National Mall, listening to voices of not only politicians and organizers of the event, but celebrities and people of prominence as well. Alicia Keys, Madonna, Sybrina Fulton and Gwen Carr, the mothers of Treyvon Martin and Eric Garner, Malcolm X’s daughter Ilysasah Shaba-

zz, actress Scarlett Johansson, civil rights activist Angela Davis and many more formed the lineup of speakers.

“All [of] our sons are in heaven, and we continue to fight for our children. We will not stop,” Fulton said before the march. “We understand the movement. We understand what we have to do as women is to stand tall. And we will continue to stand tall. We are stronger together.”

Hearing mothers who are a part of the Black Lives Matter movement, who have had their children’s lives taken, as well as LGBTQ activist opened my eyes to show that this march was not only for women, but for anyone who has a mother, a daughter or who loves someone who is a woman. This protest spoke in numbers and gave a sense of security, not only to women, but to those who felt scared or alone.

“Our approach to freedom need not be identical but it must be intersectional and inclusive. It must extend beyond ourselves,” Mock said.

The entire crowd showed no violence toward the anti-protesters, who were there to spread hatred, as they passed them when the march began.

One specific chant that echoed through the crowd said, “Tell me what democracy looks like,” with the reply, “This is what democracy looks like.” I agree, simply because this protest was a prominent example of democracy at its finest.

The march started near the National Mall and ended outside of the Washington Monument, where everyone gathered together one last time before going home to share thoughts and prayers.

“We’ve come too far to turn back now,” said Fulton. “Continue to support. Continue to show up. Continue to participate. Continue to pray.

And women’s rights are human rights.”

Photo by Ali Laughman

Crowds swarm through Washington, D.C., with many people wearing pink hats.

‘GENERATION’ FROM D1 And according to polls from Pew Research Center, this election was the first time eligible Millennial and Gen X votes accounted for more than Baby Boomers or their predecessors, and could be the last election where the Baby Boomers encompass a majority of voters.

This shows that the wave is unstoppable. A majority of us would not have voted for a president who is so callous to gender equality, racial issues, environmental issues and religious freedom. We would not have voted for divisive action, like the recent executive order to block Muslims from entering our country. We would not vote for someone with so many conflicts of interest.

So now, it is time to take our labels, and shove it back in the mouths of those who cast them on us. Let the naysayers continue to find new ways to minimize our efforts. We have proven to them now that we are willing to work for what we want by showing out in droves to make change and oppose policies that attack our collective values.

To those who think these protests have no merit, I say you have lost touch. To those who say they do not change anything, I direct you to any social movement in recent history. Legal marijuana and gay marriage were a long shot 50-odd years ago. Now they are a reality. The demographics are shifting, and the world will soon be inherited by the “lazy and entitled.”

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Jasmin Podolinsky Junior Reporter

“You’re off to great places, today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!”

The great place that I traveled to on Sunday was the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University, to see the awesome musical, “Seussical.” The inside of the theater was big and beautiful. In the seats, I saw excited, smiling young people, old people and everything in between. On the stage were colorful props waiting to be used. The moment the show started, the fun began.

The “Cat in the Hat” was marvelous and crazy. In real life, his name is Tom Meglio, and I had to laugh when I interviewed him. He was the perfect person to be The Cat in the Hat. He even said he would try green eggs and ham.

Horton the Elephant, played by Adam McDowell, was so precious and caring, I could have jumped out of my chair and hugged him.

He was trying to make everyone

believe that small people live in a speck.

Rebbekah Alson, playing Gertrude McFuzz, was the next actor I interviewed. Alson said being together with the cast was one of her favorite parts, which all other actors agreed.

When I asked the cast members if they acted like their characters in real life, they mostly all agreed. The “Seussical” cast has been working very long and hard together, and they love sharing it with people.

The group just started their “Seussical” tour, making this performance their 11th. They plan to perform up until June at other schools. “Seussical” is a shortened version of the Broadway musical, which weaves together different Dr. Seuss stories.

“Seussical” was awesome! Remember, Dr Seuss said, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose.” Do something Photos by Marissa Merkt fun, I did.

Jasmin Podolinsky is a fifth- (Left) Horton the elephant hears tiny Whos singing from a dust particle. (Right) The Cat and grade student at Grace B. Luhrs the Hat brought imagination to life through his use of catchy songs and bundle of energy.

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Mixed media art embodies river dam awareness Molly Foster

Asst. A&E Editor The raw reality of human and nature interdependency was encapsulated in the allegorical mixed media pieces of duo John Holmgren and Nick Conbere, titled, “River Relations: A Beholder’s Share of the Columbia River Dams.”

During the collection’s grand opening at Shippensburg University’s Huber Art Center Kauffman Gallery on Jan. 26, attendees witnessed the chilling collision of past and present nature through disjointed imagery. Guests were left with room to interpret how these captured images may further change in years to come.

Following the half hour of open viewing, Holmgren

stepped forward and spoke to those in attendance about where the idea for the collaborative project stemmed from and the meaning behind the pieces.

Growing up in Lakewood, Washington, Holmgren was able to witness firsthand how we, as constantly adapting and advancing human beings, have had and continue to have a vast effect on the environment. While river dams are known to produce benefits to society such as flood control, a stable water supply and hydroelectric power, Holmgren encourages individuals to pay attention to the negative effects that dams have on habitats and the environment as a whole.

As the number of dams built across the world increases, the natural habitat of species such as salmon and egrets are disturbed. This places an

Photos by Molly Foster

John Holmgren, an associate professor at Franklin & Marshall College, shared his artwork and ideas about dam integration. unnatural dam structure into the environment that egrets and salmon are familiar with and has led to large numbers of salmon being blocked from traveling back upstream.

For egrets, which rely on healthy rivers for food and shelter, they can no longer find ample prey because

of the reduced number of migratory fish. The consideration of how dams have influenced a wide spectrum of effects on the environment, specifically the Columbia River, radiated brightly throughout the entire collection of Holmgren and Conbere’s work.

The pieces from the art collection varied in form from sketches, photographs, paintings and screen prints.

But viewers were most drawn to the few unique pieces that added another layer to photography by placing a cutout or drawing overtop of the original picture. These specific pieces not only morphed two forms of art by layering, but also combined past and present. The pieces displayed what individual parts of the Columbia River look like now versus how that same area likely looked before the dam was built.

“It is still an ongoing process,” Holmgren said about the collection.

He and Conbere plan on blogging every river mile of the Columbia before calling the collection complete. Currently, the two have completed 146 of the Columbia’s 1,243 river miles.

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Local gallery shares what SHAPE it is forming Marissa Merkt A&E Editor

As the snowflakes finally left their day-long recital, art-goers indulged in a wide selection of local artwork at Shippensburg Arts Programming and Education’s (SHAPE) annual Winter Gala Friday evening.

The event is an annual membership drive where SHAPE informs community members about what is going on at SHAPE and their vision for the year ahead.

SHAPE’s President Josh Rosetta spoke during the event about the direction in which SHAPE is going.

One of the gallery’s biggest achievements in 2016 was its move to a larger location. In order to attract more people from outside of Shippensburg, SHAPE is working with Cumberland County to market through billboards.

This year, SHAPE hopes to double its number of classes offered. In 2016, SHAPE had 13 classes, marking the most it has offered in the past five years.

The gallery is building a relationship with the Boys & Girls Club of

Chambersburg and Shippensburg, role in running the SHAPE satellite and plans to provide free art classes gallery at CJ’s American Pub and for underprivileged students.

Grill, and is gaining a lot of experi“Then there will be art for all,” ence for her future field.

Ashley Burrows, SHAPE memberAnother member who plays a big ship coordinator, role in helping keep said.

SHAPE on track is SHAPE is currenttreasurer Michael ly looking for college “We all volunteer. If it Shawn Richardand high school stuson, who also owns wasn’t for our board dents to lessen their the Cabin on King. and our volunteers, we Other local busiload in leading art wouldn’t exist.” classes. Those internesses contribute ested in teaching a as well through –Josh Rosetta, class can fill out an frequent donations, SHAPE president application at www. like the evening shapeart.org/teachraffle prizes. er.html.

During the event, guests were ofRosetta kept emphasizing, “We all fered the chance to join the team volunteer. If it wasn’t for our board and received a free tote bag when and our volunteers, we wouldn’t ex- they signed up to become a member. ist.”

In addition, many attendees helped Among the list of SHAPE volun- fulfill the “Wall of Needs” by donatteers are several high school and col- ing money for specific items such as lege students. Nicole Houck, a Ship- paint brushes and stools. pensburg University art major and The Winter Gala is the only business minor, first got involved SHAPE event where all of the prowith SHAPE through recommenda- ceeds from the artwork go directly tions from SU art professor Ben Cul- toward the gallery. bertson. Houck has taken an active

Photos by Marissa Merkt

Shippensburg artists donated sculptures, paintings and photographs for the SHAPE Gallery’s Annual Winter Gala.

All proceeds go toward helping cover funds to run the community gallery.

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January 31, 2017

E3

Comics Corner

Win Prizes Bring completed puzzles to The Slate office and win a prize.

4 puzzles – Slate T-Shirt and button 8 puzzles – $15 Sheetz gift card Claim between 1–3 p.m. on Wednesdays in CUB Room 250.

Answers from last week’s puzzles

Look here next week for the GO FIGURE! answers.

Look here next week for the King Crossword answers.