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Pittsburgh — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf threatened to shutdown horse racing in the state, according to CBS Pittsburgh. Wolf made the threat because the legislature has not passed his budget with temporary funding for racetracks. Wolf says that the industry must come up with additional dollars or face closure. The horse racing industry employs more than 23,000 people and generates $1.6 billion, CBS Pittsburgh reported. Part of the problem is the relationship between the horse racing industry and gambling. The legalization of slot machines and table games in Pennsylvania have impacted the betting on horse racing, because fewer people are placing bets making the annual tax revenue decrease by $10 million. State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says the Racing Fund was wrongfully depleted over the years. The problem has the possibility of being resolved within the state Source: The Sentinel Senate. Source: CBS Pittsburgh

Washington, D.C. — Hillary Clinton testiﬁed on Thursday in front of the House of Representatives select committee on Benghazi, according to The Guardian. Committee Republicans took turns prodding Clinton for her alleged lack of responsibility in properly handling the 2012 attack on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi. The session also allowed committee members the opportunity to attack Clinton for her email scandals. Despite being the target of an international controversy, many feel Clinton will score political points for her 2016 presidential campaign for her performance during the proceedings. The former secretary of state attempted to remove any concerns about her involvement in the alleged scandal by dismissing certain questions during the lengthy 11-hour proceeding.

World EU leaders adjust for more migrants Brussels — Leaders from 11 European governments met in Brussels, Belgium on Sunday to manage the ongoing migrant crisis in the Balkans, according to BBC. Last week Greece received nearly 10,000 migrants a day. Nations in the Balkan region are hard pressed to accommodate migrants because their resources are stretched thin. The summit resulted in the establishment of a 17-point plan aimed to assist 100,000 migrants. A key aspect of the plan includes Greece taking in an additional 20,000 immigrants. The deal also aims to add minor assistance to other European states, such as sending 400 additional police ofﬁcers to Slovenia. Despite the myriad of strains that European leaders face in granting the migrants asylum, many of the EU’s most prominent political ﬁgures continue to reach a sustainable solution to a potentially unmanageable situation.

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SU hosts workplace bullying conference Mary Grace Keller Editor-in-Chief

There are some playground bullies who never grow up — rather, they grow up, but fail to outgrow their old habits. The National Workplace Bullying Coalition (NWBC) held its second annual workplace bullying conference at the Shippensburg University Foundation on Oct. 23, bringing students, consultants and labor leaders together. Conference chair and SU professor Jerry Carbo organized the event in the hope that researchers in the field and practitioners in the workplace could learn from each other and put a stop to workplace bullying. “Bullying is a broader concept than workplace harassment,” Carbo said. In 2013, more than 12,000 discrimination class action lawsuits were filed, according to one of the many conference presenters, Donna Moore, of STOP!t. Moore’s company created an app that allows people to alert their bosses of bullying in the

workplace with quick, anonymous reporting. It is also used in elementary and high schools. Conference attendees learned that one of the reasons people do not report misbehavior is because they fear the retaliation of their bully. Walking into the human resources office to report someone can draw attention. Workplace bullying can even lead to physical violence.

“We have more and more people resolving their conflicts by pulling out a weapon.” - Alan Morse “We have more and more people resolving their conflicts by pulling out a weapon,” said Alan Morse, a consulting psychologist. Morse provided his perspective on workplace bullying, highlighting the long-term effects it can have on a person and how leaders can put a stop to the problem.

According to Morse’s research, 53 percent of employers do nothing to stop bullying, while 71 percent of workplace bullies retaliate against the person who reported them. Morse posed a question to the crowd: “You are all hoping to do what to the bullying culture?” “Change it,” the group responded. In addition to coaching employees to teach them acceptable behavior, employers must lead by example in order to foster an environment of psychological safety, Morse explained. The stress caused by bullying ultimately costs businesses in revenue. Employees cannot perform to the best of their ability if they have to worry about a coworker. Throughout the conference, several speakers highlighted the fact that bullying comes in different forms like sexual harassment, discrimination, the delegation of unwanted tasks, verbal or physical abuse, etc. “It’s about controlling the target and finding the means to control the target,” Carbo said. In his own experience, Carbo has

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Donna Moore discussed the app that her company created that allows people to anonymously report workplace bullying to their bosses. Moore, of STOP!t, was one of the presenters at the second annual workplace bullying conference at SU. been a victim of bullying, but has also been an advocate, attorney and mediator for others. Business students at SU receive some education about workplace bullying in their human resources law class, Carbo said, but not much. Carbo invited some of his students

to attend the conference. “It was an eye opening experience that dispelled perceptions of bullying,” said Keith Russell, a business management and marketing major. “I learned how to respond to bullying and what resources I can utilize if it’s happening in the workplace.”

New bill gives state universities’ police more jurisdiction Jenna Wise

Staff Writer Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill on Oct. 1 that will expand the jurisdiction of state universities and increase efforts in protecting the health and safety of college students and faculty. Senate Bill 678, sponsored by Sen. Lloyd Smucker, allows campus law enforcement to file charges against those who are committing crimes on roads, bicycle trails and sidewalks that run through state university property. The bill overrides a 2014 Supreme Court decision that prohibited campus police from arresting or filing charges against anyone on a road going straight through, or surrounding, a state university. The ruling declared that roads running through university campuses were not technically the property of the university, and should not be

included under campus police jurisdiction. The 14 state-owned universities potentially affected by the jurisdiction are Millersville, Bloomsburg, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, Lock Haven, West Chester, Kutztown, California, Indiana, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Cheyney and Mansfield. The new law will not affect SU students or university police because there are no roads that run directly through the university’s property, said Peter Gigliotti, executive director for university communications and marketing. SU Chief of Police Cytha Grissom said the SU Police Department’s jurisdiction does not extend to the roads near campus, such as Fogelsanger Road or Route 696. Therefore, the change in law will not affect the way in which campus law enforcement patrols the SU campus. Act 41 2015 (formerly Senate Bill

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SU police use a variety of vehicles to maintain safety on campus. 678) will be put into effect at the end of November. According to ABC27 News, more than a dozen DUI convictions at

Millersville University had to be thrown out as a result of the Supreme Court ruling, as well as one count of driving under the influence

at Slippery Rock University. Smucker, in a statement, said that the recent shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon was a wake up call that “even college campuses are not immune to violent crime.” The new law puts the state universities on the same page as larger Pennsylvania schools such as Penn State and Temple universities. Through a statement to ABC27, Millersville University Chief of Police Pete Anders said that the move to clarify campus police officers’ jurisdiction was a step in the right direction. “I felt that it made a lot of common sense,” Anders said. “It’s a really big decision for the community and also for the university. “It is a force multiplier, there are more eyes on the roadways as it comes through here that have the ability to stop somebody who’s driving recklessly.”

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A4 Preservationists converge on SU to discuss status of historic cemeteries SU hosts Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds annual meeting, members focus on burial grounds of black Civil War veterns

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(Above) Barbara Barksdale’s traveling museum displays artifacts and reproductions from the Civil War era. (Left) SU professor Steven Burg explains he worked with students to figure out that more than two-thirds of counties in Pennsylvania have historic black cemeteries. on private property and have been disturbed by modern development practices, making them difficult to access and find. Talking to community elders, locating historic black churches and schools and using aerial maps are some ways cemeteries can be found. Everything from sunken plots of earth to particular types of invasive plants can be clues as to the location of grave sites.

“They were as segregated in death as they were in life.” - Lenwood Sloan

Once a cemetery is found, it is important for preservers to mark the area and post signs that explain what they know about the cemetery, Rainville said. Gravestones are not always inscribed, and the ones that do have markings are often weathered to the point they are illegible,

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the department of music and theater arts will be showing “33 Variations” in Memorial Auditorium. It is directed by Paris Peet and will feature Margaret Lucia at the piano. Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 online.

On Thursday, Oct. 29, Gamma Theta Upsilon will be holding a campﬁre on the campus farm at 6:30 p.m. There is a $5 donation to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. All donations will go to the Corey Hunt Foundation.

making it difﬁcult to know which USCT are buried there. Historical and segregated cemeteries are a window to and testament of the past, according to Rainville. She added that preservation and research can unite descendants with their ancestors. Attendees also heard from Tonya Thames-Taylor, associate professor of history at West Chester University, who gave a lecture on putting images of USCT into context with their burial grounds. There are many images depicting USCT in literature and on the Internet, but their life narratives are missing, according to Thames-Taylor. “As preservations of cemeteries happen, you are now creating a narrative,” she said. “This is really exciting to see people coming together to see the work the Hallowed Grounds is doing,” Burg said. “It is extremely meaningful and extremely daunting work.”

On Saturday, Oct. 31, there is a Halloween costume party, Zombie Prom, sponsored by the Women’s Center, CUB Programming and RHA. The event is from 9 p.m. to midnight at McFeely’s Cafe, in the CUB. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door.

for residents to work out. “The Locust Grove Cemetery is in good shape,” said Steven Burg, the history/philosophy department chairman at Shippensburg University. “One of the ongoing issues is maintaining the leadership,” Burg said. A common message the Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds members and supporters tried to get across to attendees is how vital it is for young community members to start participating in stewardship practices. “Once we go, the history will be lost,” an elder of the organization said during the open session. Though support from younger generations may be in question, it was clear there are active professionals working diligently for the cause of preservation. Lynn Rainville, a research professor at Sweet Briar College in Virginia, traveled to SU to outline numerous ways of identifying cemeteries using geographical and cultural resources. She explained that some burial grounds are located

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Career and Community Engagement Center will be hosting Career Day as part of its annual Career Week. About 120 organizations will be at the event in the ShipRec from 1-4 p.m.

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Members of the Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds congregated at Shippensburg University on Oct. 24 to discuss their progress of preserving endangered cemeteries that are the ﬁnal resting place for United States Colored Troops (USCT). The organization is a fairly loose alliance of kindred spirits who have taken up the call of stewardship, heritage activist Lenwood Sloan said at the third annual meeting, held in the Tuscarora Room at SU. Dozens of students, professors and historical preservationists showed up to learn and share what stewardship means when it comes to restoring and maintaining the almost forgotten cemeteries of USCT Civil War veterans. The meeting, which was organized in part by SU’s history/ philosophy department, featured technical workshops, lectures and discussions on ways to locate and preserve the burial grounds and how to put them into a historical context. Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds works to expose and preserve history to make sure society is paying an appropriate tribute to the USCT and their families, said Barbara Barksdale, a member who helped organize the event. Many of the USCT from the Civil

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War were buried separately from white soldiers, often at cemeteries that became endangered, forgotten or neglected. “They were as segregated in death as they were in life,” Sloan said. “If black lives matter, then the history of black lives matter.” Preservation activist Randy Harris spoke during an open session about the well-being of several cemeteries in the Lancaster region and noted ongoing problems with stewardship. Shreiner-Concord Cemetery, which includes the graves of Civil War USCT and U.S. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, faced particular challenges. Many of the descendants of the dead either moved away from the area or died, and the city of Lancaster declined to take ownership of the cemetery due to ﬁnancial reasons, according to Harris, a Lancaster resident. The fate of the cemetery now rests in the hands of volunteer community members, who have organized ways to maintain the landscape, provide tours for students and have d a w n to-dusk visiting hours. T h e S h ippe n s burg community has a cemetery of its own to maintain and though it is being preserved, there are concerns

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law, but it fails to compare to the magnitude of ignoring America’s legal framework. Strict constitutionalists argue the U.S. Constitution should have the same meaning that the Founding Fathers originally intended, and its clauses should not be interpreted to include more powers than what was ﬁrst imagined. From this view, the ACA would be considered illegal because the constitution does not explicitly state the federal government has the authority to regulate healthcare services. In fact, the Ninth Amendment of the Bill of Rights gives all powers not delegated to the federal government to the state governments. Healthcare, education and labor laws are some topics strict constitutionalists often feel should be legally given to the state to manage. Modern America clearly does not prescribe to this ideology, but rather looks to the Elastic Clause found in Article 1, Section 8. It states the federal government has the power, “To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by the constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or ofﬁcer thereof.”

The phrase, “necessary and proper” is often cited as a gateway for Congress to expand upon duties listed in the section. Another phrase, “provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States,” gives many Americans the impression the federal government can pass and maintain laws on whatever is deemed helpful for the general population. Political junkies, judges, lawmakers and scholars can debate and interpret the constitution in a number of ways, but oddly enough they agree the 226-year-old document is living and adapts to the modern world. It is living in the sense it can be amended through proper procedures, but oftentimes ofﬁcials overlook (for better or worse) the necessity of that process and simply focus on ambiguous clauses to pass laws. The ACA may provide for the general welfare of the U.S., it may have originated in the House and may be beneﬁcial to many Americans, but there will always be those who argue against it. Perhaps the most effective way to end the debate on the constitutionality of any given government power is to attempt to ratify those debated powers through the amendment process.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is once again under fire for questions of its constitutionality, exemplifying the conversation over the role the U.S. Constitution has in modern America. The Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), a Californian freedom-based public interest legal organization, is using its attorneys to challenge the ACA, according to pacificlegal.org. The Origination Clause of the constitution states that a revenue-generating bill must originate in the House of Representatives. President Barack Obama’s healthcare plan originated in the Senate, argues the PLF, and if the courts determine the ACA is a revenue-generating piece of legislation they may declare it unconstitutional. The highly conservative, strict-constitutionalist organization looks to a 2012 Supreme Court decision as legal evidence the ACA produces revenue for the federal government. The PFL already had its attorneys file an opening brief with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and Fox News reported it is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to take the case. The move is not the first time an organization has tried to use the judicial system to knock out the ACA, and it will likely not be the last. A common approach to repeal the law is to try to get the Supreme Court to declare it is unconstitutional in some way, shape or form. One of two problems commonly arise when that happens — either small technicalities can prove the law is constitutional, or loose interpretations of the constitution support the existence of the ACA. The appeals court examining PLF’s case said the bill did originate in the House, but acknowledged the Photo courtesy of Flickr user David language of the bill was dramaticalImage found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/bootbearwdc/890405974 ly changed in the Senate, according to the Associated Press. Details like The “Contemplation of Justice” statue sits outside the Suthat may seem like loopholes in the preme Court building, expressing the intelligence of justice.

Police Briefs Underage drinking, stolen property from Huber Art Center

University police charged Devon Lee Glover Jr., 18, of Reading, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 18 with receiving stolen property and underage drinking. Glover was with two other males and was stopped while crossing North Earl Street because he was carrying a large ceramic head which was believed to have been removed from the rear of the Shippensburg University Huber Arts Center. Glover told the ofﬁcers that someone had handed him the head and that he decided to keep it as a souvenir of his visit to SU.

Hit-and-run leaves Mazda6 damaged University police received reports on Oct. 20 of a hit-and-run accident. Justin F. Cain, 22, of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, came to the university police department to report that his vehicle had been damaged while it was parked on campus. Cain reported that he parked his 2016 Mazda6 Sedan in the C-7 commuter lot the same day. Cain later returned to his vehicle and discovered damage to the front driver’s side bumper and headlight area. The driver’s side headlight of the vehicle was cracked and there were gray scuff marks on the corner of the front bumper below the headlight. It is believed that a vehicle struck Cain’s vehicle while attempting to enter or exit the adjacent parking space. No information was left at the scene and the police were not contacted by the offending party at the time of the accident.

Fatal vision goggles stolen during homecoming University police received reports on Oct. 21 of stolen property. A staff member from the Shippensburg University dean of students ofﬁce came to the university police department to report a theft that had occurred on Oct. 17 during homecoming. The staff member reported that two pairs of fatal vision goggles that were being used during an information session at the homecoming tailgating activities were missing. At some point there were a total of six pairs of the goggles being used, and another staff member had packed up some of them when it began to rain during their use. This individual did not count the goggles when they were packed up and did not realize that any were missing at that time. On Wednesday, when the staff checked the container that the goggles are kept in, they discovered that two pairs were missing. The missing goggles are valued at approximately $99 per pair.

Hit-and-run accident damaged Subaru Forester Paige M. Fletcher of Mechanicsburg came to the university police department on Oct. 21 to report that her vehicle had been damaged while it was parked on campus. Fletcher reported that her 2011 Subaru Forester had sustained damage to the right front bumper while it was parked in the C-7 commuter parking lot sometime between Oct. 12 and 17. Fletcher did not notice the damage until Oct. 17 and did not immediately report the damage until she was told to do so by her insurance company.

Property stolen at Keiffer Hall Kayla Bethea of Kieffer Hall came to the university police department on Oct. 21 to report a theft of property from her residence hall. Bethea reported that she had placed carved wooden letters that spelled HELLO outside of her residence hall room in the hallway near her door. Bethea said that she last saw the letters on Oct. 17 at approximately 8 a.m. Bethea said she returned to her room at approximately 9 p.m. that night and noticed that the letters were missing.

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Asst. PR Director Halloween is just around the corner and, for many college students, that means drinking and partying. While it is obviously good to have fun, many college students are drinking too much, too often and it is important to be safe, especially on holidays like Halloween. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), about four out of five college students drink alcohol and about half of college students who drink also participate in binge drinking. The NIAAA defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 or higher. This usually happens when men have five or more drinks and when women have four or more drinks in about two hours. Many college students are 21 or older, so they obviously are going to want to go out and drink to have a good time. But is it really safe to be

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binge drinking multiple days every single weekend? I do not think so, and many experts agree. The statistics of binge drinking for college students are alarming. According to the NIAAA, 1,285 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries and 559,000 per year receive unintentional injuries while under the inﬂuence. Halloween is around the time when class workloads start getting heavier, but it is also the time when students start wanting to go out and drink more to relieve their stress. However, about 25 percent of college students report academic consequences from drinking, including missing classes, falling behind, not doing well on papers and/or exams and receiving lower grades overall, according to the NIAAA. While going to a party is an obvious option to celebrate Halloween, there are so many other ways Photo courtesy of Ioshus Rocchio to do so and have fun without binge drinking. You could go to a pumpDrinking games are a quick kin patch or corn maze with your and easy way to push yourself friends, have a movie night, decopast your tolerance limit. rate and carve pumpkins or have a

campfire with s’mores. The possibilities are endless and going to a party to drink is not the only option. The point of this is not to tell you to not go out or not to drink — I just want to get the point across that you need to be safe. Halloween is one of the biggest partying days for college students, which also means that a lot of dangerous things could happen. Almost half of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities on Halloween night in 2012 involved a drunk driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This number gets even higher when Halloween is on a weekend, like it is this year. When going out this weekend, be sure to stay safe and also be sure that your friends are staying safe. If you see a friend and you know he or she is going above their limit, step in. Make sure they are getting home OK and do not let them do anything that they would not normally do if they were sober. Call the police if it is an extreme situation. Be sure to have fun and stay safe this Halloween!

Presidential candidate Donald Trump told Bloomberg News this past week that former president George W. Bush knew 9/11 was going to happen. Even though Trump went out of his way throughout the interview and afterward he claimed he does not blame Bush for 9/11, he said, “Blame him or don’t blame him, but he was president,” according to Mediaite. After the interview was released, presidential hopeful Jeb Bush, brother of George W. Bush, tweeted in response. “We were attacked and my brother kept us safe,” tweeted Jeb Bush. CNN gave Trump a chance to apologize for bashing the former president. Trump said he will not apologize and that Bush knew 9/11 was going to happen. Trump also made remarks on Jeb Bush’s loyalty. “His brother gets hit on, he’s a loyal person, he’s loyal to his brother. But his brother made some mistakes,” Trump told CNN. Jeb Bush and Trump have been going for each other’s throats the whole campaign.

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Halloween costumes: Spooky or stereotypical? KAYLA CORBIN

Opinion Editor Halloween is a holiday where you can dress up and pretend to be something you want to be for the night. Sometimes, though, the costumes can go too far. As a society, we have a tendency to glorify costumes at the expense of others, all to ensure we have a good time. It is really easy to go to any Halloween store and pick out a costume that could be hurting the reputation of others. When we are young, we are asked what we want to be for Halloween. Many little girls who are into Disney movies may want to dress up as Pocahontas, because they have seen

the movie. I do not see the problem with wanting to dress up as one of your favorite characters from a movie or television show. The problem, however, occurs when parents dress up their children as “China Boy,” “Little Amigo,” “Confederate Soldier” or “Gypsy Fortune Teller,” all available on Amazon.com. These costumes were recently featured in an MTV News Decoded video where MTV urged parents not to pick a costume that is stereotypical or “inaccurately racist.” I know I have not always thought about how what I choose to wear on a silly holiday may harm others. It is really easy to go into a costume Photo courtesy of Infrogmation store and buy something you think Cultural appropriation is portrayed by a man wearing a Native will be cute or look good on you.

wear to a party and stand out. You could be a slice of pizza or Spongebob Squarepants. The possibilities are endless. I suggest group or couple costumes. Not only are they easy, but they are a great way to bond with friends on Halloween. And, you can keep your friends from culturally appropriating at the same time. It is easy for anyone, including myself, to slip and not think about how we may be hurting someone else by dressing up in a silly costume. This Halloween, double think what you are about to put on before you go out.

American headpiece,which is a common occurence in the U.S.

It is important to think about it from a different perspective. The “China Boy” costume is something that may have been worn hundreds of years ago. Do not let these children base their cultural assumptions on the Halloween costumes we produce as a society. More often than not, these depictions are highly inaccurate. Not only can costumes be horribly racist, they can also be culturally stereotypical. As you get older, costumes tend to become more sexualized. Instead of an “Indian girl,” you can now be a “Sexy Native American Princess,” both featured on Spirit Halloween’s website. This is a whole other issue that also needs to be addressed. For the time being, though, I think it is more important to focus on this cultural appropriation through Halloween costumes. This Halloween, a costume emerged where you can dress up as Two boys pose as Batman and Robin to pay homeage to their Caitlyn Jenner. At the Spirit Halfavorite superheroes for trick-or-treating on Halloween. loween store I went to, they had

this Caitlyn Jenner costume right beside a male Olympian costume. I am sure the people who decide to dress up as Caitlyn Jenner are not doing it to praise her bravery, but are doing it to try to be funny. Think about a rough time or transition you have gone through in your life. Would you want the world dressing up as that, claiming, “Oh, it is just a silly costume! It is funny!” There are important things you need to consider when deciding what to wear this Halloween. If you think it might be racist, it probably is. So do not wear it. Secondly, do not do it just because everyone else is. If a friend asks you if they should dress up as something that you think is racist, try to talk them out of it. And lastly, put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Would you be offended if it was reverse? Think about it. There are plenty of other fun, ﬂirty and spooky costumes you can

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Diversity and the celebration of Halloween Josh Torzillo Asst. Opinion Editor A New Jersey elementary school is canceling Halloween festivities, not because of scary costumes or fear of hundreds of sugar-hyped kids, but because of “diversity reasons.” Seth Boyden Elementary School is canceling all in-school celebrations for Friday. The school had problems last year pertaining to Halloween, but a last-minute protest forced the school to still hold whatever celebrations they had planned. School principal Mark Quiles issued a letter to parents, which contained the following statement, according to maplewoodian.com. “As we all know, one of the strengths of Seth Boyden is that we are such a diverse community, with many cultures represented, and that we truly value each one. In the past, in-school celebrations of Halloween have made many of our students feel left out — last year 120 students did not participate in the celebrations, and many other families kept their children home on that day. In total, 20 percent of our students did not participate,” Quiles said. The community will still have its weekend fall festival, but nothing about the holiday will be publicly celebrated by the school. Apparently 20 percent is considered the majority in New Jersey. I kept looking online for sources who would explain what the “diver-

sity reasons” were, but I could not find anything. Was it about race? Religion? Personal preference? It seems no source, including the school itself, would come out with a direct answer besides the fact that the Jersey neighborhood has many cultures represented in it. I do not know why these children did not want to celebrate Halloween, but apparently the 120 who did not like it (and I am assuming their parents, also) were enough to override the 80 percent of children who actually enjoyed Halloween. What kind of kid does not like getting free candy?

“What kind of kid does not like free candy? What kind of kid wants to learn on Halloween?” -Josh Torzillo This whole situation does not really make that much sense. Last year, the families who did not want their child to celebrate Halloween at school simply kept them at home. The school does not want this to happen again, as they do not want to deny the students the opportunity to learn. What kind of kid wants to learn on Halloween? In all seriousness, though, Halloween should not have been canceled at the school. An overwhelming majority of parents and students were in favor of Halloween

at the school. The one article I read had a poll asking readers their opinion on the actions of the school and more than 80 percent of them said the school should not have canceled their annual festivities in its situation. Why can the families who were apparently offended by Halloween not just tell their children to go to school and not worry about actually celebrating? They could have just went to school and had a normal day and not participated in any games or whatever the school had planned. Things should not be canceled because a few people do not approve of it or partake in it. They can simply choose not to celebrate. It is that easy. I understand respecting different cultures, but in that case, the argument could be made that Halloween is a central part of American culture and since New Jersey is a part of America (whether people like it or not), they should let the people eat candy and dress like a superhero if they want. If I was a student at Seth Boyden Elementary School, I would be pretty upset that I do not get any candy because firstly, I like candy, and secondly, I do not get any candy because a few other students and their parents do not want any candy. It just makes no logical sense. Halloween is one of the more controversial holidays, but nobody was forcing the students to participate. This should have simply been a “majority rules” case instead of trying to please a select few. Long live Halloween and long live free candy.

Controversial issues this week:

Police forced by law to sell guns to public Eleven states have enacted laws requiring police to sell seized weapons to the public rather than destroy them. Many police departments are voluntarily choosing to sell the thousands of guns seized annually, as the revenue from the sales can be used to improve resources for the police, according to CNN. Many departments believe it is better to profit from gun sales than to destroy functional weapons, and with laws being enacted which force these sales, more guns will be sold back to legal recipients in the public in the future.

Netanyahu says Holocaust was not Hitler’s idea Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the grand mufti is at fault for the idea of the Holocaust, not Adolf Hitler. Netanyahu claims Jerusalem’s former grand mufti Haj Amin al-Husseini spoke with Hitler during World War II and gave him the idea to exterminate the Jewish people. Netanyahu told the 37th Zionist Congress that Hitler wanted to simply expel the Jews, whereas al-Husseini was the one responsible for inspiring Hitler to exterminate them. German Chancellor Angela Merkel then spoke and said Germany alone is at fault for the Holocaust. Netanyahu’s claim caused more strife between Israelis and Palestinians, who believe the grand mufti was a respectable and revered leader, according to CNN.

Hillary Clinton faces Benghazi committee Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced the Republican Benghazi Committee this past Thursday. Clinton emphasized that she did not do most of her work on her private email. Clinton also said she did most of her work concerning Benghazi in person, in meetings or on the phone, according to CNN. Clinton went on to say that many of the briefings she went through on a daily basis were highly classified and kept secret. The committee made sure to emphasize that this hearing was not about politics, but about the four American lives that were lost in the Benghazi incident.

Series of church burnings sweep across Missouri A seventh St. Louis area church was targeted for arson over an 11-day stretch. Authorities say that almost all of the churches targeted have been in predominantly African-American neighborhoods. Authorities are investigating if the attempted burnings are connected in any way, and they say that it seems the arsonist is trying to send some sort of hateful message. A $9,000 reward is being offered to anyone who may know the arsonist or have information about him or her. Photo courtesy of InSapphoWeTrust

Party-goers celebrate in the annual Greenwich Village Halloween parade in New York City.

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What is the hoopla about poop? Do men and women keep different bathroom habits? Natalie Eastwood

Ship Life Co-Editor There is something going on behind bathroom stall doors. That’s right, something unspeakable, rarely mentioned, embarrassing even, it is taking place every day — people are pooping. Of course, not everyone is self-conscious, but to those who are, I cannot help but ask ‘why?’ The answer is buried in history. “It’s a really interesting, kind of long history how we have become ashamed of our bodies,” said Allison Carey, sociology professor at Shippensburg University. The importance of privacy comes from the idea that to have privacy is to be civilized and proper, Carey said. When Europeans began exploring different parts of the world, Carey said, they justified their authority to take over various peoples with the fact that they were morally and intellectually superior, a power in part indicated by the control of their personal bodies. “The whole idea of manners is about control. You can control how you react, you can control how you put your fingers on a teacup, you

control the way you control your body,” Carey said. “This got equated with being civilized and being superior.” Then, with industrialization, people packed into cities and it became more important to distinguish between private and public places because the small-town community was lost and neighbors became strangers, Carey said. “There became much more enforcement of privacy. And having privacy was associated also with wealth. Wealthy people could afford more privacy,” Carey said. “They could afford indoor bathrooms rather than outdoor bathrooms.” For Eric Hertzog, SU junior, the bathroom is definitely a place of privacy. Peeing at the urinal is one thing, but pooping is a whole other ball game for Hertzog, he said. When he was in elementary school, Hertzog said that he did not like pooping with other people in a public bathroom — something that holds true today. Even if there is only one person in the stall, Hertzog said he will just walk out of the bathroom. “I’m just afraid of people judging me. I’m just uncomfortable around people. That’s my place to be private — the bathroom. I want to be by myself. I want to not feel rushed.

I want to take my time… You just want to be by yourself, relax, take a load off,” Hertzog said. On campus, Hertzog said he has a secret bathroom that people rarely frequent and this is where he goes “number two.” Shayna Jansen, SU senior, also said that she would not poop in public bathrooms when she was in elementary and middle school. If she could wait until she got home, Jansen said she would, just because she was more comfortable using a bathroom in her house. “It was just one of those weird

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quirky things,” Jansen said. Once she reached high school and joined the track and field team, Jansen was at school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that was just too long

for her to hold it. “It was more by force that got me used to it. And I’ve been fine ever since,” Jansen said. Of course, not everyone is self-conscious about pooping. Several men and women, who were mostly college students, said that pooping in public places did not bother them — their repeated mantra was, “If you gotta go, you gotta go.” Even though just as many women as men said that they did not mind pooping in public restrooms, I still questioned if gender plays a role in bathroom habits. This past summer at my job, I probably analyzed the bathroom traffic too much, because it led me to wonder how gender differences play into people’s habits when it comes to public bathrooms. From my desk, I could see both the men and women’s bathrooms, which were for one person at a time. The contrast between men and women was strikingly different. The women in the office almost snuck to the bathroom, walking quietly and efficiently and then rapped softly on the door before entering. The men however, ambled over, talking to the rest of the office members as they went. Then, oftentimes they would open the door and

pause halfway between the office and the bathroom where they may have a five minute conversation with someone. “What we’re comfortable talking about, everything we do, what we will reveal, the space that we give, is all shaped by gender,” Carey said. Gender roles go beyond pink and blue, Carey said. Even when a fetus is in the womb, parents use a different tone and different language based on the gender of their child, Carey said. Parents continue to treat their children differently based on prescribed norms. “Even as a sociologist I was flabbergasted to realize the difference between clothing. Boys’ clothes are much more comfortable, much more durable, and girls are put in tight, body-fitting things even from really young ages,” Carey said. “They are put in skirts and things that make it hard for them to move around, so girls become much more conscious of their bodies, which is going to relate to the bathroom behavior.” When she talks about gender roles, however, Carey said it is a general pattern that does not apply to everyone.

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The most popular activity, however, allowed anyone to write a message or the name of someone Ship Life Co-Editor who has survived or lost their battle with breast cancer, as a way of October marks Breast Cancer honoring them. Students were able Awareness month and on Tuesday, to keep their paper or add it to a Oct. 20, Colleges Against Cancer board along with other names. partnered with the Shippensburg University Women’s Center for its annual Breastival in the Ceddia “Everyone is touched by Union Building Amphitheater. The cancer and it is important event was one of many incorporatto get involved and give ed with their Pink Week for breast cancer awareness. back.” -Ashley Schleig The purpose of the event was to provide more information to the campus community about breast Katrina Howard, the office mancancer and its importance in many ager at the Women’s Center, helped people’s lives. run the event with the help of An information table provided Stephanie Erdice, the director of students who stopped by with pam- the Women’s Center. This is her phlets about breast cancer and its fourth year working with the event. treatments. Students also had the “It is very important to learn opportunity to play games and win about breast cancer,” Howard said. prizes related to breast cancer. “For some reason, many young peo-

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ple do not think they need to get checked. Having it caught in the early stages helps a lot.” Along with leaders of the Women’s Center, Colleges Against Cancer students helped work the event, as well as the group’s American Cancer Society staff partner, Ashley Schleig. Schleig said her goals with the group are to support the members and ensure that they have the right tools to give students the information they need. “Everyone is touched by cancer and it is important to get involved and give back,” she said. “It is something everyone can connect to.” Colleges Against Cancer plans to host more events leading up to its annual Relay for Life later this academic year.

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Katrina Howard, office manager of the Women’s Center, helps organize the Breastival. Students in attendance receive information about breast cancer and treatments.

Relaxing with pumpkins and chocolate Sylvia McMullen

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Decorating can start with a brush and a smidge of paint to spice up any kind of pumpkin.

Wednesday afternoon became a bit more relaxing with a pumpkin decorating and chocolate tasting event sponsored by the Shippensburg University Counseling Center. Students stood in line at the Library Plaza, waiting to let their creative juices flow. They searched eagerly through envelopes of paper eyes, noses and mouths, deciding how they wanted their plastic pumpkin friend to look. Some chose happy eyes and smiling mouths for a cute look. Others, like graduate student Robert Hopkins, wanted to keep it simple. “I’ll probably just do a traditional face,” he said while looking through the assortment of facial features. Decorating pumpkins was not

the only attraction. Pieces of chocolate were piled on a plate nearby, providing a tasty treat for the decorators. The University Counseling Center hosts many stress relief events like this throughout the year. Some of its biggest attractions include the Wellness Fair and visits with therapy dogs. It also provides students with counseling and emotional support throughout the year for free. Brianna Fuhrman, one of the graduate students from its outreach program, felt stress relief activities were important for boosting confidence. “I think a lot of people don’t know what they can do,” she said. The event seemed to be doing the trick. Students laughed and compared pumpkins, happy to get their minds off of school, work and adult responsibilities.

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Star gazing at the Dibert-Roddick Planetarium Joey Ketchem

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The Dibert Roddick-Planetarium is located on the first floor in the Franklin Science Center.

The planetarium was lit with an orange glow as people shuffled in and sat down. Their eyes were pointed toward the domed ceiling on Thursday night at Franklin Science Center in the Dibert-Roddick Planetarium. Allen Armstrong, a physics professor at Shippensburg University, hosted the planetarium show for the third time. There was a 10 person turnout to the show and most of the attendees came to see the show because of the previous host, Jack Roddick, for whom the planetarium was named. Roddick was a former football coach who operated the planetar-

ium and had a following of people in the Shippensburg area that enjoyed his entertaining and funny way of explaining the star system. Although many of the people who came were former audience members of Roddick’s shows, they continue to come and support the planetarium. A ticket to attend this show was $1 and for children it was 50 cents. The planetarium shows originally started out as an educational children’s program, but now it attracts SU students and adults, as well.

Réniez talks about her French students’ experiences Isabella Angelone Staff Writer

Eight French students and their professor, Géraldine Réniez, spent a week in New York City and this past week in Shippensburg. Shippensburg University French professor Blandine Mitaut is the connection between SU and St. Joseph. Réniez teaches marketing and retail and sales management at Saint Joseph, which is a university in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Q: What were some challenges that you faced while you were here? A: There are many difficulties … Also the difficulty to express themselves because of the language and then even before the first day they were afraid to be with the family because it was the first time for them in a foreign family. Q: What were some of the biggest differences between university life here and back home? A: There were many differences between the American university and the French system. First of all, French universities are located in towns, in a city, and your university is located in a forest and far

from a big town. But your American university is particular in sports. We visited the Rec Center and it’s amazing for us because we haven’t got that in our area. The student behavior is also different. When they went to French courses last week, there were students moving outside the class and eating and discussing and wearing hats and it’s completely forbidden in our universities. It’s a huge difference for them. Q: Every country has different perceptions of other countries. Were there any about America that were very true or very untrue? A: There are some stereotypes. The first one is that everything is very huge and it’s the case because everything in New York was very huge and also their houses are huge, the university is huge, when we go to the restaurant, the portions are huge! We were very surprised by the American people. We didn’t think they were so friendly, so open-minded and it was a very good surprise. They are more open-minded than French people and more friendly and it was really a good surprise. Q: How do you think this trip will help your communication skills within or without of your own cultural group?

A: This kind of trip helps with the confidence with traveling to another country and perhaps in the professional field or the cultural field, and it will help us also to be able to learn easier the language so they will be able to communicate easier with the family and classes they met last week and will meet this week. But in fact, you don’t have to

master well a language to be able to communicate, you have to be able to show good will. Q: Do you think you’ll ever visit again? A: Yes! It’s a huge experience for [the students] and the contacts they have with families will have good consequences. I’m sure they will visit again the families and the

country, perhaps discover a new area and the experience of the last group was well in Shippensburg and they still keep contact with the families and there is communication between the groups. Ship Life Co-Editor Natalie Eastwood contributed to this article.

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Jahanny Pean dances and smiles with Javonna Wylie at the Latino Explosion Saturday, Oct. 24.

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The Estilo Dance Studio, made up of performers, instructors and students, dip their partners.

The Estilo Dance Studio members ebb in and out of their circle, dancing with intricate footwork.

A member from the Estilo Dance Studio spins like a twirling top as she whirls with her dance partner.

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Students stopped by the library to relieve their school stress through arts and craft.

One of the handouts available for students described how making art naturally eases tension. This occurs when one experiences “flow,” a meditative state found when doing something creative. It can be achieved through many activities, such as sketching, gardening, and of course, decorating pumpkins. By achieving “flow,” people can easily relieve mental strain and boost happiness. Another handout explained the delightful benefits of dark chocolate. Students who snacked on the 85 percent dark chocolate might not know its benefits for mental and physical health. Filled with antioxidants, the decadent delight will boost your mood and support cardiovascular health. The handout advised limiting yourself to only 3.5 ounces per day, however, since dark chocolate is still a sugary treat. By finding their own “flow,” the students were able to forget college stress and focus on something creative. Even if it was only for an afternoon, the pumpkin decorating and chocolate tasting seemed to provide the perfect artistic outlet for stressed students.

Question of theWeek? “Where is your favorite place to poop on campus?”

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“Whether it’s a bowel movement or urinating, it’s not a big deal for them.” The fact that men have two separate places to pee and poop — the urinal and the toilet — may contribute to the ease that they have when it comes pooping in public places, Jansen said. “I think it makes it less of a deal because there’s no guessing about it,” Jansen said. “Even though it’s behind a stall, it’s open knowledge that that’s what you’re doing.” In comparison to the women’s bathroom, everything is in a stall, so it is easier to keep your private business private, Jansen said. Despite the fact that people may pretend it does not happen, there is no denying that everybody poops. No amount of sneaking into an empty bathroom or spraying Hawaiian scented breezes will change the fact that brown sludge will slide from between two cheeks, small pellets will rocket themselves to a porcelain landing, or a gas-propelled slop will splatter white walls.

Does not have a favorite pooping ground, Slocum said.

Courtney Miller

So as a general rule, women are taught to be pretty and nice and learn from an early age that their appearance is important in their status. Since men have historically held economic and political power, women have not and so they rely more heavily on their appearance as a source of power, Carey said. “And part of the expectation of appearance is that it’s supposed to “It’s not a part of a girl’s look effortless, because if it looks social structure to talk like a sign of oppression, then you’re about [bathroom habits], not doing it right,” Carey said. It is a sign of status for someone or at least doesn’t hapto be able to complain and reveal pen often, so they see it as weaknesses, Carey said, because it something that shouldn’t means they have the power to do so. “It’s a sign of power that men are happen, if that makes any allowed to work out and sweat and sense.” smell … Just that freedom to just -Lauren Lehman be in their natural bodies and have their natural bodies be more accepted, that’s power,” Carey said. Since men have been responsible Even though she has no qualms for matters of economy and politics historically, a responsibility that about pooping in public restrooms, requires one to be tough and at Lauren Lehman, Shippensburg times even cut-throat, Carey said University senior, said that it

seems like girls are embarrassed to admit that they poop. Teenagers and young girls in particular probably feel that they are going to be judged, whereas men embrace that unclean side of themselves and it is not an issue, Lehman said. “It’s not a part of a girl’s social structure to talk about [bathroom habits], or at least doesn’t happen often, so they see it as something that shouldn’t happen, if that makes any sense,” Lehman said. There is so much pressure for girls to be “doll-like,” Lehman said. This is part of the reason that most of her friends were boys growing up, Lehman said — it was too hard to be around that speciﬁc girl mindset, so she surrounded herself with fart jokes and the sense of ease that accompanies boys. “Not to say social pressure isn’t on boys as well. I think they are expected to act a certain way as well, but as far as that goes I think they’re more free to act the way they want to and no one judges them for talking about fart bathroom jokes, talking about what they did in the bathroom,” Lehman said.

On the second ﬂoor of the Ceddia Union Building, past the multipurpose room, Miller said.

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that they are given moral leeway. Women, however, have been charged with the responsibility of maintaining morals and keeping control of their appearance and bodies. “Even in the bathroom, women don’t want to make noise when they’re doing something natural,” Carey said.

“The same thing as [Miller]. I go there too.”

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The bathroom in my friend’s dorm, Free said.

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Sights and sounds of classic band REO Speedwagon take Luhrs Center on rock ‘n’ roll road trip Tyler M. Law A&E Editor

It has been a long time since REO Speedwagon’s debut in the late 1960s, but that does not stop the seasoned rock ‘n’ roll veterans from putting on a show that puts bands half its age to shame. With a stage dressed like a tunnel, REO Speedwagon took an ecstatic audience at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on a two-hour ride through that tunnel, featuring classic songs that have seen decades of radio play and concert performances. The group, formed during college in the Midwest, is a staple of longevity in music. Creating platinum records and awe inspiring runs at the top of the music charts, REO Speedwagon takes the energy and passion in songs older than many of the audience members and breathes new life into them with every guitar lick and vocal run. Kevin Cronin, the group’s current lead vocalist, saw brief stints with the band in the late ’70s before becoming the band’s longest running vocalist, from 1976 to now.

The years seem not to have affected him, as Cronin dances and plays like he still has the energy of a man fresh out of college playing dive bars through the Midwest. Cronin’s vocals have somehow managed to not only remain great through his years of touring and recording with REO Speedwagon, but have also gotten better than ever before. Listening to live recordings from the late ’70s and early ’80s will not do Cronin’s voice justice, as he has somehow managed to reach near perfection in his vocal performance over three decades into his stay as REO Speedwagon’s lead vocalist. The night saw the group perform songs that have become some of the most iconic in rock ‘n’ roll history and high points for any classic rock band, such as “Take It On The Run” and “Keep on Loving You.” The excitement of the crowd could be felt as Cronin sang, “Heard it from a friend who, heard it from a friend who, heard it from another you been messin’ around,” the first three lines from the hit “Take It On The Run,” accompanied only by Cronin’s acoustic Ovation guitar. Cronin does not just stop at vocals and guitar work—he becomes a

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(Top) The group rallies around the group’s pianist Neal Doughty during the opening number of Wednesday night’s show. (Bottom) Kevin Cornin, Dave Amato and Bruce Hall lean against each other during an Amato guitar solo during the group’s hit song “Take It On The Run.” bona fide comedian between songs, joking about seeing Amish-driven horse and buggies on his walks around town that afternoon and laughing as he shouted about how the band had “a fleet of those suckers” when they first started touring.

Despite the jokes about horse and buggies and about becoming a priest before taking the “vow of puberty,” Cronin is a very talented musician and it shows in both his vocals and guitar work. Cronin’s guitar work, while being acoustic in a heavily amplified band, remains a key part of REO Speedwagon’s sound, blending well with guitarist Dave Amato’s exceptional playing. Amato, who joined the group in 1989 after the departure of guitarist and founding member, Gary Richrath, was quoted at the time as saying, “REO songs are great because there is a guitar solo in every song.” Guitar solos being something that Amato is more than proficient in — he would have many during the band’s two hours on stage. Despite playing for other acts since 1989, Amato has been the main guitarist for REO Speedwagon over the last three decades, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with. While Amato’s sound cannot be heard on many of the group’s legendary recordings because of his joining the band later in its career, his sound is distinct and well-received at live shows, often getting cheers and ovations for his guitar solos.

Amato’s predecessor, Richrath, was the driving force behind some of the group’s most notable songs, like “Take It On the Run” and “Ridin’ the Storm Out.” Richrath died in September of 2015, but Amato more than fills his duties and Richrath received more than one nod from his former band throughout the show as they launched into many of his famous pieces of music. REO Speedwagon creates an atmosphere during a concert that is hard to match or find a comparison for without looking to some of the greatest acts of the ’60s and ’70s, and almost unattainable by many of their modern counterparts. Everything from the vocals to the lights to the guitar work is seamless, but at the same time there is an energy that makes the whole auditorium feel alive, a feeling that cannot be attained watching a video of the band’s performances. Unlike many modern acts, REO Speedwagon sounds better and performs better live than on the group’s recordings. REO Speedwagon is the self-proclaimed, “kings of classic rock” for a very good reason. The band gives the audience a show that is unforgettable and that is what a rock ‘n’ roll concert is meant to feel like.

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Rappers bring beats and rhymes in lieu of indie rock to The Thought Lot Amanda Mehall

Multimedia Editor Local rap artists from south central Pennsylvania and some from as far as northern Maryland took Shippensburg by storm on Saturday night, Oct. 24. The Thought Lot hosted Left Coast Media Group, a group focused on connecting aspiring artists to different community resources. The show, named “All We Do is Work Over Time,” featured acts from Chambersburg to Hagerstown, with rapper Lefty Gunnz headlining. Lefty Gunnz, from Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, said that even though most of the artists performing tonight work independently, he knows all of them from networking and recording together. Lefty said he has been rapping since he was 5 years old and first started recording when he was 16. “I rap about everyday life, from having a good day or if someone p****s me off while driving...[I make] feel good music.” Lefty, accompanied by his 7 and 11-year-old daughters, acted as the event’s host, introducing a very mixed set of rappers who performed

anything from mini-sets of only three songs to full 15- to 20-minute acts as the night went on. After DJ’s pumped up the crowd by playing anything from hard, vintage rap to Beyoncé. Skino Rivera took the stage, performing songs like “All Black” and “Why You Mad?” Rivera’s spat fast-paced, intense lyrics and incorporated fierce yells, which added a heavier feel to his sound. Next, Sonny Bronco from Hagerstown, Maryland, stepped into the spotlight in a black hoodie and black sunglasses. The bass boomed as he rapped his songs, “How Bout That?” and “What We Do,” which was a more optimistic song about striving for greatness. Dubby, from Gettysburg, performed a mini-set after Sonny. He performed three original songs, “Money Pools,” “Vent Sesh” and “Lemme Know.” “I always try to cater to the scenario,” Dubby said. “I always try to pick songs that I think that a particular audience wants to hear.” He described his raps as genuine lyrics mixed with a trap and pop sound. Dubby also said how smaller venues like The Thought Lot are his favorite to perform at, compared to

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(Top) Lefty Gunnz ends the show with his solo performance. Lefty served as host for the evening in addition to performing. (Bottom) Sonny Bronco performs during his solo set. Bronco was one of the many performers to travel from Maryland for the show Saturday night. bigger ones such as Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He believes it allows him to connect with the audience more and network with both other rappers

and his fans. Maurice Daniel was up next, doing a complete 180 from Dubby’s performance. “I’m not really into trap music,” Daniel said. “My music is like soul food … it’s music that feeds spirits.” The lights went sky blue as Daniel stepped on stage and sang tracks off of his new EP “Hiding in Plain Sight,” which he released earlier this week. The crowd silently and subtly swayed and head-nodded to his profound beats for his entire 15-minute set. Following Daniel, rapper Cadet from Chambersburg and Young Swerve from Harrisburg each had a set, performing upbeat, party-style songs. Wrapping the night up, Lefty and his rap posse, Getting Money Fugitive$, riled up the crowd one last time. The crew performed songs like, “Live it Up,” “Slave” and “Money On My Mind,” as the fans rapped along. “[My favorite part about performing] are the vibes the music brings in,” Getting Money Fugitive$ member Dirk Peshey said. “I just have a

passion for music and I go with the flow and whatever the vibes bring.” Finally, after Lefty’s performance with Getting Money Fugitive$, he took the stage one last time to perform four songs solo, including “We get Money,” “Two Seaters X Margaritas,” “Oh My Giddy Aunt” and ending with “Kiss my A**” while the fans sang along. Lefty will be coming back to The Thought Lot with hip-hop artist Nappy Roots on Nov.7. He is also planning on dropping his next mixtape “Welcome to the Left Coast/ Mollyhood Calivania” on Dec.22, which is his mother’s birthday. The Thought Lot’s next show is “A Night of Metal,” featuring Sadistic Vision, Bound By The Grave and DNA Through Ashes. The show is Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., the show is bring your own alcohol for anyone with a valid ID. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door or can be purchased online.

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Asst. Web Director Adele has returned once more after a long hiatus with a hit that is sure to top the charts and stay there for weeks and maybe months to come. “Hello,” a single from her upcoming album, “25,” gives fans a promising look into what the new album has in store. With Adele’s soulful voice and emotional lyrics to guide it, “Hello” is a spectacular comeback after her groundbreaking album “21,” which gave Adele both critical and public approval, and her critically acclaimed first album, “19.” The song opens with echoing piano chords, producing a soft yet dramatic entrance that will not be new to longstanding Adele fans. Even from the first few seconds, it is clear this song will not be another “Rolling in the Deep.” Adele’s voice softly breaks through with the first lyrics of her song: “Hello, it’s me, I was wondering, if after all these years you’d like to meet to go over everything, they say that time’s supposed to heal, yeah, but I ain’t done much healing.” Her voice stands out clear over the piano chords, creating an intimate mood for the verse. Though slightly reminiscent in style compared to “Someone Like You,” the tone is significantly less powerful. Instead, it is desperate and longing, two words that do not usually

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Adele performs live in 2009 in support of her ﬁrst album, the critically acclaimed “19,” named after the artist’s age.

she seems to have power in her desperation rather than in her confidence. Her fierceness no longer derives from a strong personality. Instead, it derives from guilt and longing for a person she desperately wants back in her life. The verse returns again, just as softly as before. This time, she takes an apologetic stance, asking for her significant other to give her another chance while singing: “It’s so typical of me to talk about myself, I’m sorry, I hope that you’re well.” The lyrics quickly turn from apologetic to desperate once more, highlighting her inner struggle again as she sings: “It’s no secret, that the both of us are running out of time.” The song breaks into a final refrain, hitting its peak with the addition of drums and Adele’s passionate vocals. Her inner struggle seems to be building with each refrain, pushing her passion to the edge. Finally, the song finishes with a sudden change into softness, leaving Adele’s echoing voice as the final thought. With a fantastic contrast between fierce passion and desperate longing, Adele’s new hit will captivate audiences of all kinds. If “Hello” resembles the other songs on “25,” the album will certainly sell fast and may even win Adele another well-deserved Grammy.

describe Adele’s lyrics. Suddenly, the mournful song bursts into a passionate refrain in typical Adele style. Her voice becomes strong and ﬁerce as she sings: “Hello from the other side, I must’ve called a thousand times, to tell you I’m sorry, for everything that I’ve done, but when I call you never seem to be home.” Just as quickly as they began, the soft piano chords return, shifting to a sorrowful mood once more. This transition from soft piano to a strong refrain seems to underline a battle within her. During the verse, she seems to be desperately

longing for the relationship she once had. In the refrain, however, her desperation changes into ﬁerce passion as she screams out her frustration. It is a clearly different tone compared to Adele’s other hits. Usually, the singer takes a powerful stance in her songs. Her sass in “Rolling in the Deep,” and her conﬁdence in, “Set Fire to the Rain,” are what made Adele a music icon. Even in her emotional “Someone Like You,” she had an attitude that would not back down. With “Hello,” on the other hand,

was good at making people laugh, which prompted him to move to Los Angeles. Once in Los Angeles, he starred in a Showtime special, was on the “Late Show with David Letterman” and co-starred in “The Jeff Foxworthy Show.” Engvall is also a multi-platinum recording artist. His first album, “Here’s Your Sign” held the No. 1 position on the “Billboard” Comedy Chart for 15 weeks. “Dorkfish,” his second album, was also a No. 1, along with “Aged and Confused” and “15° Off Cool.” Engvall is also a writer, his most notable book being his autobiography, “Bill Engvall — Just A Guy.” Tickets are on sale now at the Luhrs box office or on Luhrscenter. com.

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Managing Editor Bill Engvall, who is best known for the “Blue Collar Comedy” tour and his appearances in ﬁlm, will be hitting the H. Ric Luhrs Preforming Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 5. Engvall, a Grammy-nominated comedian, is also known for his numerous TV show appearances, such as “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Bill Engvall Show” and “Blue Collar TV.” Along with his TV appearances, he is also known for his comedy specials such as “Aged and Confused” and “15° Off Cool.” Engvall got his start in comedy when he was at a nightclub in Dallas, Texas, and decided to try stand-up comedy. He found out he

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Great Scott! It’s finally that time. Marty McFly and Doc Brown have reached the future! After traveling 30 years into the future after the events of Part One, Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) comes back to 1985 for Marty (Michael J. Fox) and his girlfriend Jennifer (Elisabeth Shue) so they can save their son from trouble. This past Wednesday, Oct. 21, marked the day Marty and Doc traveled to the future and this year marks the 30th anniversary of when the first film in the “Back to the Future” series was released. To this day, the movie is considered a cult classic and one of the most loved films of its generation. It picked up amazingly where the first film left off, even though there was a four year gap between releases, as a sequel had not originally been planned. While there is a lot going on in the second movie that could possibly make it a bit jumbled, the script was very well-written with great humor that is funny at any age and in any decade. The movie is so funny because it is so crazy, jumping into two different time lines and several alternate universes. Lloyd’s portrayal of Doc Brown is probably the strongest and funniest character in the film. Fox’s Marty McFly is a role that led the actor to many more great parts in the ’80s and ’90s. In 1992, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and created the Michael J. Fox Foundation, having now raised millions for research. The movie created high expectations for where we would be in 2015 and fans took to social media to compare the movie version to the real version. While cars may not be flying and we still do not have hover boards, companies are starting to work on other things. Pepsi released a limited edition brand of soda called “Pepsi Perfect,” featured in the movie. Nike also revealed they are working on power-laced sneakers to be released in 2016. Fox has already been given a pair. The 30th anniversary of the trilogy is now available on Blu-ray and DVD.

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Red Raiders keep rolling, crush Cheyney CALE AHEARN

Sports Editor The SU Red Raiders’ football team kept its hot streak going on Saturday, beating the Cheyney University Wolves on the road, 70-7. SU’s victory brings the team’s record to 6-2 overall, including a 4-1 record in PSAC play. The team jumped out to a 39-0 lead in the early second quarter and never turned back. SU started the scoring early, with quarterback Ryan Zapoticky finding running back Andrew Smith for a 51-yard score on the fourth play of the game. Less than five minutes later, Zapoticky found receiver Sheldon Mayer in some open space for a 10-yard score. With 6:51 remaining in the first, Smith was able to break through the line for a 1-yard touchdown, his second score of the day. After a Wolves’ turnover, the Red Raiders were able to score just 12 seconds later, with Zapoticky finding receiver Taylor Pressel for a 3-yard score and the 25-0 lead. Two more Zapoticky touchdown passes early in the second quarter brought the Red Raiders’ lead to 39-0 before the Wolves were able to break through with a touchdown of their own.

upcoming psac games: Women’s Soccer vs. Lock Haven Oct. 27 Men’s Soccer vs. Bloomsburg Oct. 31 Volleyball vs. Virginia Union Oct. 28

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Coach Mark Maciejewski watches intently from the sidelines as his team’s offense operates. The Red Raiders ended the ﬁrst half with a late touchdown by running back Colin McDermott, bringing the lead to 46-7 at halftime. Many of the starters would not see the ﬁeld in the second half, which would open oportunities for many of

the team’s younger players to make some big plays. Freshman quarterback Chase Yocum ran the offense in the second half, which was almost entirely a rushing attack. Yocum found room to break a 10-yard scoring run with

Quarterback Ryan Zapoticky readies himself for the next offensive snap for the Red Raiders.

5:55 remaining in the third quarter. SU kicker Billy Deane brought the score to 56-7 with his only field goal of the day early in the fourth quarter. With 7:39 remaining in the game, sophomore linebacker Darius Wills was able to intercept a Cheyney pass and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown. Less than 3 minutes later, Yocum added a 9-yard rushing touchdown to finalize the game’s score at 70-7. Zapoticky finished the day 13 for 15 with 261 yards and five touchdowns, despite not playing in the second half. Yocum finished the game as the team’s leading rusher, with 103 yards on the ground and two scores. The team also totaled six takeaways against Cheyney, the most it has ever totaled under head coach Mark Maciejewski. Overall, the defense has been stingy the past two weeks, allowing a total of 18 points and forcing a total of nine turnovers. The Red Raiders hope to continue the team’s streak of strong play when they return home to host the Millersville University Marauders on Saturday. The game is the second-to-last game at Seth Grove Stadium on the regular season schedule in 2015.

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Men’s soccer eliminated from playoffs SHAREIK FLOWERS

Asst. Sports Editor The men’s soccer team split its games this past week, defeating Wilmington University 1-0 before dropping a 4-0 contest against Calfornia University, which affectively eliminated the team from playoff contention. Shippensburg University’s regular season ﬁnale is against Bloomsburg University on Oct. 31. Thursday, Oct. 22

SU outlasted No. 22-ranked Wilmington 1-0 in a double overtime thriller on Thursday night. For 90 minutes of regulation and 17 minutes of overtime the Red Raiders and the visiting Wildcats traded shots back and forth without scoring. Both teams got a strong performance from their respective goal keepers. Shippensburg’s Matt Harder recorded four saves while Wilmington’s Frank Hall and Vinny Tasca combined for three. Three minutes into the second overtime period, Shippensburg midﬁelder

David Katz attacked the goal with a shot that would end up being blocked. However, the strong offensive push allowed Robert Furfaro to be in perfect position for a rebound shot. Furfaro was successful and converted the goal, giving the Red Raiders the upset win. Going into Thursday’s game, Shippensburg had played four overtime games during the season, winning just one. Saturday, Oct. 24 SU missed its chances at a playoff berth when they got shut out by California 4-0 on Saturday. Both teams put up eight shots on goal in Saturday’s game. The difference came at the goal-keeper position. Shippensburg’s Matt Harder recorded four saves, but gave up four goals as well. California’s Lucas Exner stopped all of Shippensburg’s shots, recording eight saves. At the 20-minute mark, California scored twice in 71 seconds to take an early 2-0 lead. With 15 seconds left in the half, California scored again to extend its lead to 3-0 at the break. The fourth and ﬁnal goal was scored in the 73rd minute to cap off a 4-0 victory. The Raiders now sit at 7-8 overall, as this loss ofﬁcially eliminated Photos by Bill Smith the Raiders from the playoffs.

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Cale Ahearn is a communication/ journalism major at Shippensburg University. He is a senior and plans to enter the sports journalism field when he graduates. Ahearn boasts 10 years of experience with fantasy football, winning four championships and finishing within the top three in his leagues nine times. Starting or sitting the right players every week is often the difference between winning and losing in fantasy football. A number of factors go into deciding whether or not a player will perform well that day, such as the opponent he faces, the teammates he has or even if the game is home or away. Your sports editor will break it down week by week, and here are his top starts and sits of the week: START QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots - A hot start has the Patriots undefeated, and Brady is a big reason for the team’s early success. This week, Brady and company get to host the division rival Miami Dolphins, a group Brady has dominated for the past decade. I would expect more of the same from Brady, who gets to welcome a floundering Dolphins team to Foxboro.

Joey Gallucci (right) makes a diving effort to take the ball.

WR Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants The second year wide out has been the top option for the Giants all season. Now, the team gets to face off against the New Orleans Saints, who are owners of the worst pass defense in the NFL. Look for Beckham Jr. to be able to ﬁnd some open space and make some big plays on Sunday.

Women’s soccer inching near postseason play SHAREIK FLOWERS

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ed two goals in the game. Freshmen Lauren Krenzke and Beth McGee each recorded their ﬁrst collegiate points, Krenzke had two assists while McGee had one. Saturday, Oct. 24 After a seven goal victory over Lincoln, the Raiders closed the week with a 4-1 victory over Mansﬁeld.

SU was shut out at intermission and trailed 1-0 before tallying four goals in the second half of the game for the comeback victory. Junior Brianna Brancato found the net in the 66th minute and the Red Raiders turned that momentum into the 4-0 run that helped the team come back in the second half.

The women’s soccer team kept its playoff dreams alive with backto-back wins with an 8-1 victory over Lincoln University and a 4-1 win over Mansfield University this week. Over the week, Shippensburg University totaled 28 shots on goals and nine corners. Shippensburg (9-6-1) sits at 10th in the PSAC rankings with two games remaining on its schedule. The top eight teams will advance to the postseason. The team returns to action on Tuesday, Oct. 27, against Lock Haven University. Wednesday, Oct. 21 SU jumped on Lincoln early, scoring five goals in the first 30 minutes en route to a lopsided 8-1 victory. Junior Ashley Weaver scored SU’s first goal of the match, giving the Raiders a 1-0 lead. Casey Rightmyer added a goal a few minutes later. Senior Caitleen Shaeen and junior Shannon Juarez each recored- Kaila Dautrich prepares to stop the opposing player’s move.

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QB Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts Thus far, 2015 has not gone according to plans for Luck and his team, who have struggled mightily out of the gate. I do not forsee things getting any better this week, as the Colts will travel to Carolina to face an undefeated Panthers team that boasts a stingy defense.

QB Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins - Despite Tannehill putting up record numbers this past week, I believe Tannehill will take a giant step back this week against a division rival, the New England Patriots. Tannehill has thrown ﬁve interceptions in four career games against the Patriots, as the team has been able to solve the Dolphins’ schemes.

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Dell’s return sparks tougher Red Raiders’ defense CALE AHEARN

Sports Editor Everything was going smoothly. Red Raiders’ senior linebacker Cortlin Dell was running through drills in spring practice as usual when he felt his knee buckle. “It was a routine play, I made a cut and it just happened,” Dell said. “It was kind of like a freak accident.” Instantly, the 2015 season was in jeopardy for the linebacker, who was looking to lead a defense that lacked older leadership. Now, Dell is returning from injury to help the Red Raiders’ defense. “Initially, it was one of those things where you think you’re going to miss the season,” he said. “When I talked to my surgeon, it turned out that my rehab would be put on a pretty accelerated pace to get back to play.” Dell’s collegiate football career began in 2012 when he made his Red Raider debut as a redshirt freshman. After totaling only 10 tackles in his ﬁrst year, Dell enjoyed a breakout season as a sophomore, recording a team-high 84 tackles and 3.5 sacks. 2014 would be a year of hardship

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Linebacker Cortlin Dell (45) returns an interception as the team cheers from the sideline. for Dell and the Red Raiders, as he was among one of the many players who missed time on defense, and the team struggled. Yet, Dell was able to record 49 tackles, and returned an interception for a touchdown against Lock Haven University, showing his promise as impact player. Throughout this time, Dell has

seen the Red Raiders’ defense change into a much faster, athletic group. “When I got here, we were a bigger defense,” Dell said. “We didn’t necessarily get smaller, but we got speed and more athletes coming up through the system now. Some of our true freshman are freak athletes that aren’t even playing.”

“I feel like the whole game of football is evolving into smaller athletes that can make bigger plays faster, and I think the whole conference has been changing as well.” After enduring his knee injury and recovering, Dell made his 2015 season debut against Lock Haven on Oct. 10, recording two tackles and a sack. He looked even better in

his second outing, collecting PSAC Defensive Player of the Week honors with nine tackles, a sack and an interception. “It feels great,” Dell said. “After being on the sideline for the first five games, I really had that itch to get back out there. “Even when I first got back to practice, doing basic drills were just the greatest things to me. It’s been a slow process, but I wouldn’t change anything.” Now that Dell has returned to the lineup, there is a change in the Red Raider defense. Being an interior linebacker, Dell will take the reins for play-calling duty on defense. “I’ve been here a while and experienced calling the defense,” Dell said. “Allen is more of an outside linebacker, so I think it may have been a bit of a difficult transition. I think being able to help the younger guys out on the field is the greatest thing to gain by having me on the field.” The Red Raiders’ defense is coming off of its two best performance of the season, allowing a season-low 11 points to West Chester during a victory during its homecoming celebration and a mere touchdown to the Cheyney Univeristy Wolves.

Miller makes comeback from lost ’14 season, provides leadership CALE AHEARN

Sports Editor A safety is the defense’s last line of protection. Therefore, it is that player’s responsibility to make the big open field tackle, the outstretched-fingertip-pass break up, or to blow the play up and stop any runner dead in his tracks. It is vital to have a trustworthy, steady, consistent playmaker at the position and the Red Raiders are lucky enough to have their own return to the field in 2015. Senior safety Chad Miller — who returned to the lineup after missing all of the 2014 campaign — has helped turn around an SU defense that had only been allowing opponents to score a bit more than 19 points per game before the 5-overtime classic the Red Raiders won against East Stroudsburg on Oct 10. Miller’s Red Raider career began in 2011 when he was recruited from Greencastle-Antrim High School to become a part of the team. “I liked the closeness of (SU),” Miller said. “My family and friends are close enough that they are able to come see games.”

After redshirting the 2011 season, Miller got his first taste of action in 2012, appearing in 11 games for the team and finishing with seven tackles and a recovered fumble. 2013 was another year of progression for Miller, as he once again played in 11 games, but made his first career start at Cheyney University. However, 2014 would prove to be an unexpected bump in the road for Miller. On one of the first plays of a preseason scrimmage, Miller drove his foot into the ground to make a cut on the opposing player. His ankle could not handle the torque and broke in multiple places. The injury would force Miller to miss the entire 2014 season, which proved to be an injury-riddled year for the Red Raiders’ secondary in general. “Last year was disappointing,” Miller said. “Just sitting there watching killed me inside. I just wanted to be out there helping. “It was especially hard because of our 6-5 record and I think that we are showing that we are collectively better than that this season.” The 2015 season has been just

what the Red Raiders and Miller ue to get better and keep improving Saturday to face the Millersville had hoped for, as both have gotten every game.” University Marauders in another The Red Raiders return home this PSAC matchup. off to good starts through the team’s first five games. Miller already has a career-high 29 tackles over the season and ranks fourth on the team in that category. He also has compiled two tackles for losses and recorded his first career interception in the third quarter of Saturday’s game to help the Red Raiders continue their record comeback against East Stroudsburg. “On the previous drive, I had made a bad play and missed a read, so I knew I had to make up for it,” Miller said of the play. “I knew we had to get the ball back in the offense’s hands because we didn’t have much time to score.” The Red Raiders may be riding a high from the big victory, but Miller and the team know that there is much more work to be done in a season that is about to reach its midpoint. “We want to win out, and we believe it’s a realistic goal if we keep driving and pushing ourselves,” Miller said. “Personally, I just want to contin- Safety Chad Miller (10) gets the play call from the sideline.

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Brown expanding his role in Red Raiders’ offense CALE AHEARN

the decision to become a Red Raider in 2012, he was told that he would redshirt the season. “When I came in, I was a little bit undersized, so the biggest thing for me was to put some weight on,” Brown said. Even after his redshirt season, Brown did not see any game action in 2013 either, which is a true testament to the depth and playmakers that the Red Raiders have had at the wide receiver position. “The next year I spent developing my skills, in order for me to get on the ﬁeld as fast as possible,” Brown said. “The game is a lot faster game than it is in high school and it takes time to learn. It’s very tough to come right in and make a huge impact.” Brown ﬁnally made his debut as a redshirt sophomore in 2014, totaling nine catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed on special teams, picking up a tackle. Now, Brown is making the most of his playing time in 2015, setting career-highs in every receiving category. Thus far, Brown has eight catches for 139 yards and three

Sports Editor Finding a spot on the depth chart at the wide receiver position for the SU Red Raiders has been tough in recent seasons. The team has had All-Time PSAC great Trevor Harmon and All-PSAC performer Sheldon Mayer manning the top two spots for several years. Several receivers have been used on a rotation basis behind those players, making the opportunities to stand out on offense difﬁcult. Now, Harmon has graduated and this leaves a giant hole on offense across from Mayer that the Red Raiders have had to account for all season. Thus far, the running game has set the tempo of the team’s offense, as it will take its shots downﬁeld as the game goes on. In recent games, junior receiver Mike Brown has been on the scoring end on a few of these big plays. Brown attended West Chester East High School, where he totaled 993 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. However, when Brown made

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The Raiders have enjoyed many of breakout performances from many players this season. touchdowns as a rotational receiver in ﬁve games. He had a pivotal two-touchdown effort that kept the team’s chances alive in the Red Raiders’ record comeback against East Stroudsburg University earlier this season. “I’m coming out here and working hard every day and the coaches are on my back a little bit,” Brown said

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time,” Brown said. “Wherever we end up, that is where we are supposed to go.” The Red Raiders added another win Saturday against Cheyney University and will return to action next week when the team returns home to Seth Grove Stadium to face off against the Millersville University Marauders.

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Cross Country team places second, third at PSAC Championships JAMISON BARKER Staff Writer The men’s and women’s crosscountry teams competed in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Slippery Rock University on Saturday. Both teams had runners earn AllPSAC first- and second-team honors and both finished in the top three overall as a team. The women’s team finished in third place, despite the fact that six of the 10 SU runners were making their PSAC debut. The effort was led by junior Casey Norton’s ninthplace finish with a time of 22:21. The finish also earned her All PSAC First Team honors, since the conference now awards them to the No. 1-15 finishers. SU’s No. 2, 3, 4 and 5 runners all finished with second team honors. Sophomore Bryanna Dissinger placed 20th, sophomore Caity Reese placed 23rd, redshirt-freshman Hannah Fulton placed 29th and sophomore Emily Kachik placed one spot behind Fulton at 30th. The No. 11-ranked Red Raiders

men’s team finished 13 points behind league champion No. 9 Lock Haven University to claim the runner-up spot. Sophomore Alex Balla came in as SU’s No. 1 runner, with a fourth-place finish and a time of 25:12. One spot behind him was SU’s Kieran Sutton, with a time of 25:13. Balla and Sutton’s fourth- and fifth-place finishes earned them All PSAC First Team honors and made them the first Shippensburg duo to have top-five finishes since 2011. Two other Red Raiders finished with first-team honors and an additional five finished with second-team honors. Junior Brandon Bruning came in as SU’s No. 3 runner with a seventh-place finish and a time of 25:27. SU’s No. 4 runner, sophomore Calvin Conrad-Kline, finished 13th with a time of 25:54. The men’s and women’s teams will continue to prepare for the Atlantic Region Championships at Lock Haven University in two weeks by participating in Lock Haven’s Go Fast River Run this weekend.

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The cross-country team had the men ﬁnish second and the women ﬁnish third this weekend.

Swimming splits its ﬁrst home meet, women stay undefeated JAMISON BARKER Staff Writer

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The SU women’s swim team remains undefeated through its ﬁrst two meets this season.

The men’s and women’s Red Raiders swim teams took part in their first home dual meet of the season versus the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks on Saturday. The women won their meet with a score of 153 to 107 and the men lost 163 to 91. The women’s team was able to reverse their fortune after dropping last year’s meet to the Crimson Hawks. The Raiders won 10 out of 14 events and had 17 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference cuts in the victory. Two of Shippensburg’s swimmers combined for six event wins. Senior Carolyn Meier won all three sprint freestyle events and sophomore Erin Fife won the 100- and 200-yard butterfly and the 100yard IM. Freshmen Carly Alvarado and Lauren Ellis were among some of the younger faces who won events for the women. Alvarado finished first in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:11.52 and Ellis won the 500-yard freestyle, posting a time of 5:27.84.

Despite their loss, the men’s team was able to make nine PSAC cuts on Saturday and had six Top-2 ﬁnishes. Senior Stefan Szilagyi posted the Raiders’ lone event win of the day, taking the 100-yard butterﬂy with a time of 52.51 seconds. Junior Shaun Smith was also able to make PSAC cuts in the 50-meter and 100-yard freestyle. The men’s team will continue with its dual meets when the team travels to Fairmont State University for a meet with the Fighting Falcons this Friday evening. The women will also travel to Fairmont State this Friday, where they will have a tri-meet with the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons and the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans.

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Unfortunately, more of the same for the 76ers DAN NORTON Guest Writer AND

CHRIS COLLYMORE Asst. Sports Editor The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the biggest laughingstocks in the NBA for the last two seasons. The team is currently in a massive rebuild and managemnet has decided to rebuild through the NBA draft. That means the Sixers will play some of the worst basketball in the league, with the end goal being a high pick in the draft. The Sixers have no intention on changing the team’s rebuilding strategy, regardless of the team’s record. So we here at the Slate decided to cover what we feel basketball fans should expect from the Sixers this season. Dan It is safe to say that the 2014-15 NBA season was a year to forget for Philadelphia 76ers fans. After finishing the season with an 18-64 record, many considered it to be one of the worst seasons in team history, and it does not look like this upcoming season is going to be much better. To say that the 76ers were bad on offense last year would be an understatement. They were 29th in points per game, 30th in turnovers, 30th in field goal percentage, and 29th in three-pointer percentage. One thing that went relatively right last year for Philadelphia was their defense. They had the second best opponent turnover percentage in the league and finished 12th in defensive rating. The Sixers also saw an encouraging year from guard Tony Wroten, who was averaging career highs in several categories before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in January. The Sixers used their third pick in the NBA draft in order to draft center Jahlil Okafor from Duke. Okafor was one of the top prospects going into the draft and most were surprised that he fell to the third pick. Okafor has the potential to be an offensive star for the Sixers for years to come, so watching his development in his rookie year should be exciting to watch.

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The Sixers look to improve after a combined record of 37-127 for the last two seasons. Returning is center and power forward Nerlens Noel. Noel had a solid season in his ﬁrst year as a starter after missing the entire 2013-14 season with a torn ACL. He became the third 76ers rookie in franchise history to record 100 blocks and he also led the teams in steals and rebounds. It will be interesting to see how he develops on court chemistry with Okafor. Unfortunately for Philadelphia, Joel Embiid will miss his second straight season following foot surgery. After being drafted third overall in 2014, Embiid has not played a single game for the Sixers since joining the team, because of injuries. The Sixers and their fans hope that Embiid will be healthy and ready to go for the 2016-17 season, but only time will tell if he can avoid his injury problems. It is looking like the 2015-16 season will be another long one for Philadelphia. The playoffs are not even in the discussion at this point, but there is hope. Noel and Okafor can be stars in the NBA for years to come and both young players will be receiving valuable playing time this season. The Sixers will probably be picking in the top ﬁve at the NBA

draft this summer, so with more young talent on the way there is deﬁnite reason for optimism in the coming years. Chris The key word for the Philadelphia 76ers going into the third year of their rebuild is development. Sixers fans need not concern themselves with the team’s record. There is no point — the team is not going to play well for the third consecutive year, so focusing on the development of the team’s young players is the key for this season. This offseason, the Sixers had two key additions to the team: Shooting guard Nik Stauskas and center Jahlil Okafor. The Sixers acquired Stauskas in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, while Okafor was drafted third overall for the Sixers this past June. Okafor was considered one of the best players in college basketball for most of the year last season under Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke Blue Devils. Okafor’s polished offense and low post skills had most experts expecting Okafor to be selected with one of the ﬁrst two picks of the draft before Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell shot their way up every team’s drafts

boards. Stauskas joins the Sixers after a mediocre rookie season with the Kings in Sacramento last year. Stauskas was, unfortunately, not a good ﬁt for the Kings, as the Kings already had second-year shooting guard Ben McLemore on the team. The Kings’ use of McLemore led to fewer minutes for Stauskas, which unfortunately hurt his development, as well. While Stauskas and Okafor are two new key additions to the team, one key player returning from last season is Nerlens Noel. Noel returned last season and made an immediate impact for the Sixers on the defensive end. Noel led the team in rebounds, steals and blocks last season, and thanks to Noel, the Sixers ranked 12th in the NBA on defense. That ranking for the Sixers was higher than the Los Angeles Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers three of the best teams in the NBA. The development and maturation of Noel, Stauskas and Okafor should be the main concern for both the Sixers and their fans this season. With the Sixers in the third year of their rebuild, it is time for

the team to start focusing on who will be the face of the franchise and what the team’s identity will be going forward. Okafor and Noel need to develop together as a unit if they plan on being the Sixers’ frontcourt of the future. Despite his amazing skills on the defensive end, Noel still needs to work on his offensive game, especially his jump shot. Okafor, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. Okafor is amazing on the offensive end and it is very rare that a player as young as Okafor (age 19) is so polished and skilled in the low post. Unfortunately, his lack of speed and athleticism makes him a liability on the defensive end. Stauskas, however, just needs to do what he does best, and that is shoot the basketball. Stauskas has an opportunity that he did not have last season with Sacramento and that is playing time. The Sixers do not have a go-to shooting guard at the moment, so if Stauskas can just ﬁnd his rhythm, he will have no problem ﬁnding his way into the Sixers’ offense. Once the season is over is when the real work begins for the Sixers. When a team is in a rebuild like the Sixers are, the draft and free agency are huge. Draft picks and free agents will be key components in trying to turn things around for this team. Those players will help establish the foundation of what the team will look like in the near future. Now, while the Sixers’ play on the court over the last few seasons has not been great, one thing the team has done well is gather draft picks. With the moves the Sixers have made over the past few seasons, the Sixers could have four lottery picks going into the draft. While it is still a long shot that the Sixers end up with all four of those picks four picks, it is still very much a possibility. If everything goes right, then the Sixers could possibly have six new young prospects on the roster in June to go along with all the other young assets on the team. So here is hoping that everything goes right for the Sixers because the team, the NBA and the Philly faithful would all love to see the Sixers make a comeback. Let us all just hope that comeback comes sooner rather than later.

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October 27, 2015

Volleyball dominates tri-match at home Chris Collymore Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University volleyball team played amazingly this past weekend. The Red Raiders dominated at home, defeating East Stroudsburg University, Kutztown University and Chowan University. The Raiders' fantastic play this past weekend gave the team its fifth straight win and sixth win out of its last eight. The Raiders' first game was Friday against East Stroudsburg. The Raiders defeated East Stroudsburg in three sets to scores of 25-22, 2516 and 25-21. The team played well offensively on Friday night. The Raiders had a hitting percentage of .241 on the night, including a hitting percentage of .312 in the second set to go along with one attack error and a total of 48 attacks. Senior Faith Athey and junior Annie Goerl both played well in Friday’s matchup against Kutztown. Athey was able to convert 10 of her

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The Red Raiders celebrate after another match win Satuday afternoon in Heiges Field House. 20 attacks into kills, while also adding five block assists. Goerl recorded the only double-double, along with 11 kills and a team-high 14 digs. Junior Maura Nolan continued her great play during the season with 34 assists and 11 digs, while sophomore Courtney Malott and senior Laura Plank each added 12 digs. Saturday saw the Raiders defeat

Kutztown in four sets by scores of 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 and 25-12. They then later swept Chowan University 3-0 with scores of 25-23, 25-16 and 25-13. The Raiders lost their first and only set of the weekend against Kutztown. The team then bounced back to win the next six straight. The Raiders had a hitting percentage of .186 between the two games

and combined for a total of 100 kills between the two games, as well. Three seniors were honored prior to the match against Chowan: Faith Athey, Laura Plank and Taylor Gottshall. Gottshall had a great senior day. She recorded 20 kills, giving her a total of 1,000 kills for her career. Gottshall is only the seventh player in school history to reach 1,000 ca-

Field hockey climbs in the rankings

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Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University field hockey team continued its excellence this week, posting a shutout victory over No. 1-ranked East Stroudsburg University and a 3-1 victory over Seton Hill University. SU (12-4) is currently ranked fifth in the PSAC with one match remaining in its schedule. Depending on the game results in the final week of the season, the Raiders could climb to the third ranking or fall to the sixth seed. The top six teams advance to the playoffs. The Raiders host Bloomsburg University on Saturday at noon in its regular-season finale. Wednesday, Oct. 21 In a clash with top-seed East Stroudsburg University, Shippensburg prevailed and captured a 1-0 home-victory to snap the Warriors’ nine-game win streak. The Raiders’ game-winning goal happened in the second half via a 2-on-1 breakaway. A cross-field pass from sophomore Kylie Huffman to Emily Barnard who dribbled

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Shippensburg.....................6-2 .750 Bloomsburg........................5-3 .625 West Chester.....................5-3 .625 East Stroudsburg...............4-4 .50 Kutztown............................4-4 .500

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Suzanne Miller goes on the attack for the Red Raiders. and passed to Katelyn Grazan, who snuck the ball past the ESU goalkeeper to take the lead. Grazan’s score happened in the 47th minute of the match and was the game clincher, as the Raiders locked down the Warriors for the remainder of the game. Saturday, Oct. 24 After a convincing win over No. 1-ranked East Stroudsburg, the Raiders capped the week with a dominant 3-1 victory over Seton Hill. All of SU’s goals were from the stick of scoring-machine Emily Barnard, who ended the game with a

hat trick, her second of the season. Barnard’s first score was six minutes into the game when she grabbed her own rebound and snuck the ball into the goal. Barnard’s second goal happened later in the second half, off an assist from Grazan. Barnard pulled the hat trick with an unassisted goal in the final minutes of the game. The score was Barnard’s team-leading ninth of the season. With that victory, Shippensburg clinched a playoff berth — extending its streak to 15 consecutive years in the postseason.

reer kills. Gottshall also had seven blocks in the two matches on Saturday, including six in the team's win against Kutztown. Athey and Plank, the two other seniors honored Saturday, also played well during the two matches. Athey led the Raiders with 11 kills against Chowan to give her a grand total of 19 for the day. Plank took charge on the defensive end this weekend, leading Shippensburg with 29 total digs during the two matches. Freshman Morgan DeFloria led the team with 23 kills on Saturday, with 18 of those kills coming against Kutztown. Junior Annie Goerl posted a double-double for the second consecutive day with 13 kills and 15 digs against Kutztown. Junior Maura Nolan combined for 74 total assists between the two victories. The Raiders will attempt to win their sixth straight in their next game at home in Hedges Field House on Wednesday against Virginia Union University.

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Clarion................................7-1 .875 Slippery Rock.....................7-1 .875 IUP.......................................5-2 .714 Gannon...............................6-2 .750 California............................5-3 .625

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Millersville..........................12-2-1 Mercyhurst.........................7-7-1 Bloomsburg........................12-4 Slippery Rock.....................10-6 Lock Haven........................7-9-1 California............................8-6-1 E. Stroudsburg...................7-7-1 Gannon...............................6-9 West Chester.....................5-8-3 Seton Hill............................5-10-1 Shippensburg.....................7-8 Pitt-Johnstown...................1-16

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Millersville..........................16-1 .941 E. Stroudsburg...................13-3 .813 Kutztown............................12-5 .706 West Chester.....................14-3 .824 Shippensburg.....................12-4 .750 Bloomsburg........................9-8 .529 Mercyhurst.........................7-9 .438 IUP.......................................5-10 .333 Slippery Rock.....................5-11 .313 Seton Hill............................1-14 .067 Mansfield............................0-15 .000

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Pitt-Johnstown...................21-3 .875 Shippensburg.....................20-7 .741 Lock Haven........................15-10 .600 West Chester.....................19-8 .704 Millersville..........................14-11 .560

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Edinboro.............................25-2 .926 Gannon...............................18-6 .750 Clarion................................15-12 .556 Seton Hill............................19-8 .704 Mercyhurst.........................13-12 .520