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Organization speaks to students on campus, A3

Battle of the Coffee Shops Dunkin’ Donuts brings competition to Starbucks, C3

Are you going to Hell?

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Nick Andrew Staver Trio performs at grand re-opening of The Thought Lot, D1 Raiders stand strong SU football grabs exciting win against Kutztown, E1

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Voting for Tom Standing out on campus MARISSA MERKT Staff Writer

Students across Shippensburg University campus exercised their rights as United States citizens and voted in the gubernatorial election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. For many, due to their age, voting was a new experience easing them into adulthood and the “real” world.

Coby Sullivan, a sophomore exercise science major, voted for his first time on Tuesday. Sullivan reported that he selected all Republican candidates. “I almost voted for the Democrat guy though ’cause he had a cooler last name,” Sullivan said.

On the other hand, first year graduate student, Laura Hoffstetter, voted Democrat not for the ring of his last name but due to his views on making education a priority and accessible to all American citizens.

Before even starting the interview with freshman human communications major, Erika Rhinehart said, “If you ask me who I’m voting for I would say Tom.” Rhinehart’s answer was appropriate since the main candidates running for governor were Republican incumbent Tom Corbett and Democrat Tom Wolf, a York businessman.

Education was a controversial topic between the two Toms. While Wolf wants to grant public schools with up to $1 billion, Corbett promised no more funding, according to The Associated Press (AP).

Another conflicting opinion was taxes. Corbett is more on the side of

opposing a tax increase while Wolf supports it. However, broke SU college students may be happy to hear that Wolf feels Pennsylvania’s minimum wage should be raised from $7.25 to $10.10, according to AP. Since this election is not promoted much and seen as “less important” than the presidential election, there usually is not a big voter turnout.

“Governors make extremely important decisions in the government, like higher education in the state. By voicing an opinion for the person responsible for making decisions in the state, I feel that I have an impact in my own future as a student,” Hoffstetter said.

Sometimes citizens feel that their votes will not even make a difference. “If everyone takes the attitude that their vote doesn’t matter, that’s a lot of people not voting. Every vote counts. It’s part of our civic duties,” said Rhinehart.

In the end, the election was a tight race with Corbett at 45.10 percent of the votes and Wolf at 54.90 percent, according to AP. Despite the democrat win for Pennsylvania, the Republican Party won the majority of the votes for the House of Representatives, Senate and governors across the country.

With the 2014 election coming to a close, preparations for the 2016 presidential election are beginning.

In order to be able to vote for the next election students should make sure they register online at registertovote.org/index.html.

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How to improve college life for non-traditional students was the focus of a presentation last Thursday

by Michael H. Parsons.

Parsons of Morgan State University came to Shippensburg University as a keynote speaker. Parsons, a native of Michigan, has been in education since 1965 and has been at a number of schools, most notably at Hagerstown Community College.

Parsons has worked with community colleges for more than four decades. He is the journal editorial board member of the Association for Non-traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE). ANTSHE is an organization that focuses on helping non-traditional students, which includes people with incomplete educational credentials, unemployed or under-employed, veterans, the technologically dislocated and displaced homemakers.

The organization focuses on engaging those with incomplete credentials. For example, ANTSHE will award credit for veterans and establish a support system for them.

Parsons discussed through a PowerPoint presentation what he did for the institutions he worked for and what he does with ANTSHE. He talked about characteristics of students who are not typical 18 to 23 year-old undergraduates. and how they can improve.

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Michael Parsons and associate dean of students Janet McKeithan-Janifer at the lecture on Thursday, Nov. 6. not your average undergraduate, there are a lot of potential reasons why somebody left college for a while and came back to finish what they started, or to learn something new. Many of those potential reasons include being the first in the family to attend college, lacking the funds to attend college or being a single parent.

Parsons stressed the importance of helping these students and being able to set them up for even more success than they originally planned on accomplishing. There were a plethora of different strategies he spoke about that could set these students up for a much more prosperous education experience

than they first experienced.

One of the strategies was having many first year seminars for these students and having them interact with other students who are non-traditional. Another strategy would be having many community programs to help achieve a satisfactory learning experience.

Parsons shared many success stories of former students that were non-traditional and had gone on to have successful lives and careers.

This seminar showed that it is never too late to go back, get your degree and share your success story with the world.

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Women’s institute holds leadership conference Bekka Cuadro Staff Writer

The Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning (WILL) hosted its annual event in Dauphin Humanities Center (DHC) last Friday.

Stephanie Erdice, director of the Shippensburg University Women’s Center, explained that the conference was created by a combination of the Women’s Center and women’s and gender studies staff and faculty. They saw that students were being challenged with different leadership skills and, as a team, these faculty members decided to come up with a way to provide guides to aide students with learning how to be a leader.

Prior to the day of the event, students who chose to participate filled out a paper selecting which workshops would be of interest. Participants registered their name sand emails at a table holding folders with an itinerary, guiding students to each session they chose.

Students then walked to a room they chose and gathered for the

opening of the event.

Some students grabbed their notebooks or a piece of paper to jot down notes as speakers shared their thoughts on teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

Most of the workshops had several activities that were designed to help students learn how to work with others.

Erdice also mentioned that one of the reasons the conference is held toward the end of the fall semester is to give students interested in club leadership insight on how to communicate their voice and how to go about serving in that position.

Sam Frushour, SU graduate intern for the Women’s Center, is the overall coordinator for the WILL conference, under the supervision of Erdice.

During the first workshop, not only were the students having an experience, but so were the team members who helped to facilitate the program.

“Participants have been very ready and willing. [They] have a strong want to challenge their skill

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Ron Suskind is known as a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, as well as an author of several books on the American government, but he did not stop at Shippensburg University to talk solely about any of these topics. His family, more specifically his son, Owen, was the reason he walked onto the H. Ric Luhrs Peforming Arts Centerstage last Wednesday.

Suskind presented a lecture titled, “Life, Animated,” which is the title of his recently published book.

The book sheds light on his son, Owen, who is autistic. The lecture was not just explaining how Suskind and his family have raised Owen through the years, it was about finding a new way to communicate with Owen.

On Wednesday, Suskind walked out in a simple gray suit with no tie and white button up shirt, just first trying to get some laughs from the audience. He then went into the background of how he got his passion for writing from a letter his father wrote before he passed away when Suskind was 14. From there, Suskind decided he wanted to make

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After the first workshop, participants gathered in the fishbowl on the first floor in DHC to enjoy some dessert and refreshments and have the opportunity to talk with one another.

“This event is a great way to empower” all genders, senior Crystal Boust said.

This annual institute has been taking place for the past five years.

According to Erdice, the outcome of Friday’s event was very good, but can always improve. One thing that she hopes that students take from this experience is to gain solid ideas to help improve leadership.

The Women’s Center will be hosting two more workshops later in the school year and will include guest speakers. For more information on WILL visit www.ship.edu/womens_ center/.

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a difference as a journalist.

After getting married and starting a family, Suskind moved from Boston to Washington, D.C., for the Wall Street Journal, as the senior national affairs writer. At this point, both his two sons, Walter and Owen, were young — Owen was only two.

This was when Owen started to show signs of regressive development. After a few weeks, Suskind and his wife decided to go to the doctor and then found out Owen had regressive autism. Suskind also found out that 40 percent of these children never get theirspeech back.

Suskind and his wife had no idea what to do, especially since Owen was only speaking one gibberish word. They were convinced they lost him. The film “The Little Mermaid” proved to be a turning point for the Suskinds. Owen kept rewinding the scene where Ariel trades her voice to Ursula, more specifically the line “just your voice.” Suskind’s wife recognized Owen repeating this line. From there, the family discovered that Disney movies were a way to communicate with Owen.

After that moment, Suskind explained that his life became, “interviewing presidents by day and

performing for my son at night.”

Because of this, Owen got his voice back and his family found a way to communicate and learn more about him.

Many faces in the Luhrs crowd on Wednesday were not just the parents of children with autism, or even people who had followed Suskind’s career — there were many students present. The lecture was part of SU’s “Proteus Lecture Series,” and the theme was deviancy.

Suskind hit this point many times and tried to emphasize it to the students.

After Suskind’s speech, there was a question and answer period. During that session, Suskind explained that he wants readers of “Life, Animated” to recognize that children like Owen have special strengths.

While these gifts may be hidden, these children are like anyone who has a visible physical disadvantage; there is strength somewhere else that is equal to the weakness.

After his lecture, Suskind stayed to sign books and chat with fans.

Suskind explained that he came to Shippensburg because smaller schools like SU are more lenient in teaching style, which is where the real learning happens.

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SU students battle against cancer Survivors share their stories at third annual Mini-THON

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Wednesday, Nov. 12, Orlando Pérez will speak about the influence of Cuban exiles on American society. Pérez is an associate dean at Millersville University. He will be speaking in Grove Hall 101 at 7 p.m.

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Caitlin Roberts tied her hair into three ponytails for it to be cut. She decided to donate her locks for cancer.

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Four Diamonds families brought their children to MiniTHON. The kids were big fans of the moonbounce.

Ronnie Hobson, a sophomore, was inspired to attend Mini-THON by his aunt and uncle, who died from cancer within a week of each other.

“Seeing how strong they were together, it automatically touches me when I see the kids doing it,” Hobson said.

Many of the students befriended the Four Diamonds children running around ShipRec. Their exuberant energy fueled the night. One little girl screamed with excitement the first time she heard a reference to Disney’s “Frozen” in the MiniTHON line dance.

“They’re going to have a life because of the efforts you’re putting in,” Rundall said of the Four Diamonds children.

Whether someone in ShipRec was fighting cancer or honoring a loved one who lost his or her battle, SU’s Mini-THON served as a place of joy as its participants danced lightly through life.

Left cutout: Morale captain Bobby Schwartz performs his signature dance to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” Above: The cheer team performs at the Mini-THON pep rally. The dance team also showcased a number.

Thursday, Nov. 13, country singer Josh Turner will be playing at the H. Rick Luhrs Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 14, Condom Bingo will be held in the CUB MPR from 9-11:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from Horton 132 or CUB 237.

Monday, Nov. 17, SAFE is presenting a drag show in the CUB MPR 8-10:30 p.m. There will be food, fun and glam!

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Removing a blue bandanna, Bekah Rundall revealed her shaved head.

Rundall does not have cancer.

Her older sister, Alicia, was a Four Diamonds patient who lost her life to cancer in high school. Last Friday, Nov. 7, was Alicia’s birthday, and Rundall saw no better place to be than at Shippensburg University’s Mini-THON. The event, themed “Dance lightly through Life,” started with grateful words from Four Diamonds families like Rundall’s. Xander Beltz, 7, came with his family the past two years to celebrate his life. He was diagnosed with cancer at 18 months old. Today, Xander is a survivor.

Hanging onto his mother’s hip while she spoke to the crowd in ShipRec, Xander showed off his pearly whites.

“I was handed a death sentence,” Dava Beltz said, “And here he is smiling back at you.”

Kirsten German, the family relations captain of SU’s Mini-THON,

named after a story written by a young cancer patient. Christopher Millard died at age 14 in 1972, according to the Four Diamonds website. He wrote a story about a knight that searched for the four diamonds: courage, wisdom, honesty and strength.

Those symbols gave birth to the organization that is the Four Diamonds today.

This year was SU’s third Mini-THON. Maura Coyne, a senior, joined the club when she was a freshman. She saw the organization grow into its first Mini-THON event her sophomore year, and this year she led the special events committee.

“There are no words,” Coyne said, “I am beyond grateful for what MiniTHON has done for me.”

The committee chairs like Coyne could be spotted throughout ShipRec in their purple T-shirts. Those in attendance received teal shirts with this year’s theme stamped on the front.

After a year of fundraising, committee chairs and cancer survivors gathered on stage to reveal much money was raised, around 2:30 a.m.

One by one, each person held up a number to reveal a total of $13,102.45.

The number of participants was high at the start of night at 6 p.m.

The evening was filled with dancing, jumping in a “Toy Story” moon bounce, gorging on pizza and being chased around by hyper children.

Real life Mario Kart was even held on the indoor track, with power-ups, too.

By the end, a determined few remained to celebrate their hard work.

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was diagnosed at age 6. After surgery on a brain tumor and rounds of radiation, German was able to fight her cancer and become a voice for Four Diamonds patients. Now a freshman at SU, German is glad to have those memories behind her.

“It’s a blessing,” German said.

Gus Bostdorf, 19, is also a freshman cancer fighter. During his senior year of high school, Bostdorf discovered a tumor pressing against his left lung. This led to 10 rounds of radiation, five surgeries and three stem cell transplants.

Lightening the mood in ShipRec, Bostdorf joked about his surgery scars being the result of a bear attack.

All of these speakers at Mini-THON and more are connected through the Four Diamonds fund that SU students danced for on Friday. Four Diamonds pays for everything from medical bills to gas money to food vouchers in the hospital.

“The bills don’t stop just ‘cause your kid has cancer,” Beltz said.

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French police kill activist, protest follows Protests and riots erupted in France after the police killed a protestor of a dam project nearly two weeks ago. Civil unrest continues to plague about 20 schools across Paris, France.

The environmental activist, Rémi Fraisse, 21, died on Oct. 25 after policed struck him with a grenade intended to stun him. Demonstrations against police brutality involving thousands of protestors turned out in the cities of Paris, Rennes and Toulouse, reported Radio France Internationale (RFI).

“Not Forgotten, Not Forgiven, Nor Negotiation. No Justice. No Peace for Rémi,” a sign at the site of the planned dam states.

Students barricaded the entrances of school doors with trash receptacles, some reaching several yards high. They also orchestrated sit-ins and made signs. “Do not forget, do not forgive,” one read, according to Russia Today (RT).

French newspaper Le Figaro reported that 25 schools were blockaded.

The dam project in Sivens, France, was suspended and the police were banned from using tear gas for a while, reported RT. Ségolène Royal, French minister of ecology, will be reevaluating the project, which critics labeled unprofitable and expensive, reported RFI. Last Saturday, 1,500 protesters rallied in Paris. Police reportedly used tear gas against a small group of activists who threw missiles at officers.

Police permitted the protests in Paris to take place, but the ones in Toulouse and Rennes were not warranted. Despite this, several hundred people protested and rioted.

In Toulouse, a car was set on fire, two police officers were injured, a civilian was attacked and 21 people were arrested.

Activists say the dam, which is expected to cost $10.7 million, will damage the environment, but French administrators believe it is vital to aid the local economy and support an irrigation system for agricultural lands, BBC News reported.

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Protestors in Paris march on Oct. 29. The sign reads, “They kill us for their profit. Death to dam Sivens.”

Budget changes in Belgium generate mass riots Roughly 100,000 people marched through Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday, Nov. 6, to protest the government’s decision to reduce social services, constrict wages and increase the pension age, BBC News reported.

Police used tear gas and water cannons to contain the crowd as violence erupted, according to the World Bulletin.

Officers attacked the rioters with clubs and shields. The rioters were throwing paving stones, launching fireworks, setting garbage on fire and overturning cars, The New Zealand Herald reported.

Belgian trade unions plan to hold strikes in several areas over the country to culminate in a nationwide strike on Dec. 15.

To get as many people to turn out for the rally as possible, rail companies marked down ticket prices.

The Belgian government claims austerity measures are necessary to meet the European Union’s (EU) financial constraints, BBC News reported.

“Austerity accomplishes precisely the opposite of what is really required,” John Harvey, a contributor to Forbes, said. “When Belgium needs to be ignoring the artificial constraint imposed by the euro and the EU and creating more wealth by employing the unemployed to create the desired services, they are instead adhering to this illogical construct and making the problem even worse.”

Veterans Day parade

Shippensburg — The town held a Veterans Day parade on Sunday to honor and pay homage to those who served in the U.S. military.

Fred Scott, police chief of Shippensburg, and Robert Florig, honorary parade marshal, led the parade, which started around 2 p.m. World War II veterans followed close behind.

“My favorite part, being my age, was seeing the World War II guys for another time,” Bill Freeman said.

Shippensburg Veterans Council sponsored the parade. Along with military veterans, the parade included members of the local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, local emergency service members, members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Shippensburg Town Band and others.

Source: The Sentinel

School districts sue Pennsylvania over school funding Harrisburg — Six school districts filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the lack of public school funding.

William Penn School District, School District of Lancaster, Panther Valley School District, Greater Johnstown School District, Shenandoah Valley School District and Wilkes-Barre Area School District are the six districts taking action.

Representing the petitioners, including the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools and families of students enrolled in those districts, are the Public Law Center of Philadelphia and the Education Law Center.

“These underfunded districts are in areas so poor that, despite their high tax rates, they simply cannot raise enough money to improve education without more assistance from the state,” the complaint states.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

North Korea released two imprisoned Americans Last Saturday the U.S. State Department stunned Myunghee Bae when they told her that her son, Kenneth Bae, would be coming home from North Korea.

The North Korean government detained Kenneth for two years on charges of committing anti-government acts.

Matthew Miller also came home after being detained since April on charges he destroyed his tourist visa.

Kenneth and Miller were the last Americans held by North Korea.

James Clapper, director of U.S. National Intelligence, aided in getting the two their freedom. How exactly this was done is unclear.

“It’s been an amazing two years, I learned a lot, I grew a lot, I lost a lot of weight,” said Kenneth.

Source: Voice of America

Coalition attacks Islamic State, several targets hit A U.S.-led coalition used airstrikes to attack the Islamic State, also called ISIS or ISIL, in the area around Mosul, a stronghold in northern Iraq over the weekend, starting on Friday.

The coaltion destroyed a 10-vehicle convoy made up of armed trucks.

While U.S. officials cannot confirm the reports, Iraqi television claims Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, leader of the Islamic State, was injured.

“We have no information to corroborate press reports that ISIL leader al-Baghdadi has been injured,” Col. Patrick Ryder, the chief spokesman of the U.S. Central Command.

Connections with Islamic State and residents of Mosul claimed one of Baghdadi’s lieutenants, Abu Muslim al-Turkmani, was killed.

President Barack Obama authorized 1,500 more troops to be deployed to Iraq, to fight the Isalmic State. Obama also requested $5.6 billion from Congress to wage a bigger war and train Iraqi military forces.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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Preachers tell students they are going to hell HUNTER WOLFE

Asst. Ship Life Editor There is an issue with religious culture that needs to be addressed. It is in your face and down your throat and, for lack of a better phrase, I am going to refer to it as “bible thumping.”

Last Monday, a small group of evangelists stopped at Shippensburg University on their trek across the country. Some of them traveled all the way from California. They stop at universities across the nation to “preach about Jesus Christ.” At first glance, they looked no different from any of us. Then you saw the signs reading, “sin awareness day, what will you do with your sin on judgment day, [and] evolution is a lie” You have seen evangelists before.

They show up on your doorstep and punctuate public places with their pamphlets, prayers and promises of life everlasting. The issue is not so much the message, however. The issue is the form of delivery. It disregards target demographic, it is unbelievably outdated and it is antithetical to the message in the first place.

My first argument is that these evangelists do not take their target audience into consideration.

Like any type of communication, the message needs to be catered to a specific audience. For example, an amusement park cannot use dull colors on its advertising campaigns; it needs to use bright, exciting colors to support its message: amusement parks are exciting!

Similarly, evangelists cannot stand on a stool in the center of a busy walkway and yell at college students if they want to convince students that the evangelists’ ideals are “truth.” College students are independent freethinkers. They are opinionated, but they do not oppose passive reasoning. Yelling at passing college students only incites defensiveness and resentment.

What is more is that there is a moral quandary here. Universities are places of academia. It is about enrichment of students and exploration of new ideas. While topics like religion and philosophy might

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be discussed in college classes, religion remains, inherently, a private affair. One’s religious affiliation should not be targeted when one is enroute to the library or a lecture.

It also needs to be addressed that yelling at college students, or “heralding,” as one of the evangelists corrected me during our discussion, is outdated. These are not the Dark Ages. Heralding in public might have been an appropriate form of communication in a time when the majority of many populations were illiterate, but times have changed. “Bible thumping,” as it is colloquially called, is the definition of outdated. In today’s connected

world, messages are communicated through mass media, including social networking platforms. The fact that these evangelists are not willing to evolve with the times suggests to me, that I should question their credibility in the first place.

Any college education would deter a proper evangelist from taking to the streets with fire and brimstone.

Another point of discussion is that their message, in and of itself, works against the evangelists’ mission in the first place.

Instead of sharing the love that Christianity is based upon, they preach, aggressively, against topics such as evolution and abortion.

This is hypocritical. These evangelists are trying to win people to their faith so that others can experience God’s love and, yet, God’s love is not the message they are sharing.

Arguing these topics is absolutely an inefficient way to win people over to the faith. Discussing these topics simply reduces evangelists to nothing more than angry, uneducated zealots.

Those who are not properly equipped with the knowledge or tools to spread the religion they are so passionate about are invading our personal space. People have gotten restraining orders when their personal space was invaded and, in this case, these people are making students take out restraining orders on God. This form of communication is downright inconsiderate of those who would otherwise want to explore religion unabatedly — on their own terms.

The amount of content shoved down my throat on Tuesday was unparalleled by any college lecture or parental rant I have ever endured.

I will not remember any of the numerous verses or dates or proclamations thrown at me on my walk to the library. What I will remember is how I felt to be told I was going to Hell, that I was a “sinner,” that a woman does not have the right to make decisions about her own body, that science is dishonest and that I should take the messages of unequipped, unknowledgeable evangelists to heart.

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Greediness of Christmas in consumer culture BRANDI FITCH

Asst. Designer Can someone please tell me why society has grown to be so greedy? Why are we rushing Christmas earlier and earlier every year and so concerned with buying presents? Yes, it is nice to give to others, but it is seriously just over a week after Halloween.

I did not know the date of Christmas changed suddenly to Nov. 1.

On Sept. 24, “Elf” was shown on Country Music Television, really? I just saw three Christmas commercials on TV the other night during Thursday Night Football. Really? I understand that people like to prepare ahead of time for Christmas and do not want to wait until the last minute to buy gifts, but it disgusts me to see how many stores had Christmas decorations for sale before Halloween was even here. What does that say about us? Do not get me wrong, Christmas is my favorite time of year and I get just as excited as everyone else, but I get excited for it after Thanksgiving, when the holiday is actually supposed to begin.

It has really bothered me, this year, to see how early society is pushing this holiday on people. I love the holidays, but I want to be able to enjoy each one, separately, and not feel as though Christmas is shoved down my throat all year long, when we are still lighting off fireworks. I love Thanksgiving, but I feel like I cannot enjoy it knowing that everyone wants to rush through November, just to get to Christmas. That is exactly what is happening. Eventually, we are just going to leave the Christmas tree up all year long and we will start seeing the first of Christmas commercials the day after Valentine’s Day.

A lot of the blame can go straight to companies that are pushing Christmas on us at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 1. The rivalry between companies for who will get their Christmas specials to the public, first, is purposefully making society more and more greedy. That is what they want and it is terrible.

I sincerely miss when we were still kids during Christmas time.

I know I am not the only one who feels like something is definitely missing from when we were smaller and a large part of that is because we used to think that Santa was going to sneak in and leave presents under the tree. But even so, after I learned that Santa was not real when I was 9, I still remember that companies had enough patience to wait until Black Friday to start advertising for Christmas.

Society and large companies have made this holiday all about presents and it is not. Even though it is great to give and we should be peaceful people all year round, Christmas is the time of year where everyone is happy and together.

We should focus on being thankful for every day we are given, instead of rushing through life just to get to Christmas. That day will come, but we have to enjoy what we have now, first. We are greedy in that we always want more; today is never good enough. We want tomorrow and the day after that. I want to live until I am 100, but that may not happen, so I have to be grateful for being 21.

I apologize if I sound like a Scrooge. I am just stating my opinion and what I see. Maybe, just maybe, one day we can find it within ourselves to not rush holidays and appreciate them because we have each one for a reason. That being said, “Happy Thanksgiving.”

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Asst. Opinion Editor What political party do you consider yourself a member of; Democratic or Republican? It seems like those are the only two options.

Most Americans, however, consider themselves to be somewhere in between the two or sometimes another party. Since the majority of Americans do not see themselves 100 percent Republican or Democrat, they just choose the side they feel they agree more with.

One typically registers under the Democratic or Republican party and votes, accordingly. Even if they do not necessarily feel they agree with a lot of things the candidate of their party believes.

Even though candidates in the presidential election are allowed to belong to any party, ultimately it boils down to a two-party system. Third-party candidates get significantly less press coverage, funding and have less of a support base, meaning people are less willing to volunteer for a third party.

Also, another huge factor is that Republicans and Democrats view third parties as a threat, known as a “splinter group.” The fear of splinter groups, or groups that break off

from one of the two major political parties create; the idea that if one splinter group becomes successful, many more will follow. These splinter groups would then essentially decrease the overall power of the Democrats and Republicans. A third party will grow from either the Democratic or Republican party, sharing a similar foundation. Thus, the party they stemmed from would become less organized and unified.

The lack of third-party candidates destroys diversity in the political spectrum. The two-party system in America currently does not create an accurate representation of the American people. I believe many voters feel as if having a third-party president would be “un-American,” but this mentality is far from accurate. In fact, the founding fathers believed that political parties would only hurt a representative government and believed they had no place in a democracy.

Today, the American people depend heavily on the two parties alone, and have polar opposite views, so the idea of a compromise seems unattainable. Political disputes will continue into the future until we create some official tiebreaker for hyper-partisanship and I believe third parties could potentially be that solution.

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I appreciate it more than you think. “Thank you for your service.” Every time someone gives his or her appreciation, the memories come flooding back. The years of service went by so fast, it seems, and I miss it every day.

More importantly, with Veteran’s Day approaching, why do you thank a veteran? Is it just a reflex?

I would argue that most Americans’ personal actions do a disservice to the sacrifices that our veterans endured — combat, missed births of their children, numerous holidays, death of parents, college and destroyed relationships.

Our military is an all-volunteer force, so there is no need to put us on a pedestal. We are not victims, so your sentiments are not an obligation, nor did we serve to reap them.

We are not all valiant heroes, but we are also not traumatized, downtrodden, unstable veterans. For most of the former and active duty service members who walk the halls of Shippensburg University, we are finally living a life of normalcy. Service and war interrupted our journey, so for many, it is an opportunity to get back on track. Constant physical training and campaigns have been

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What makes this country so beautiful is the fact that the millions of volunteers who have served over these few centuries, all served so that you did not have to. Less than 1 percent of Americans serve today.

Like most veterans, I felt and still respond to an overwhelming sense of service to our country. However, it might surprise you that our veterans’ service is no better than your own as citizens. The biggest contribution that veterans have made is that, in their volunteering, it allowed you the opportunity to continue to enjoy the rights and freedoms of our republic, without having to endure the same hardships.

We honor our veterans, this week, for relieving us from such a burden, but observing our freedoms as Americans would go much further in recognizing their sacrifices. “Thank you for your service” rings hollow when so many Americans carelessly take our freedoms for granted.

This past Tuesday, a vast majority of Americans did not vote, even while another 22 veterans committed suicide that same day. It may sound cliché, but I would remind the ones who did not exercise their right to vote that too many Americans served and still serve to preserve our freedoms. Similar freedoms and rights are a civic responsibil-

ity that should not be so nonchalantly ignored, especially when it involves electing our leaders.

I can testify that most of the 20 million veterans today, would beam with pride if Americans just voted and looked after the welfare of this republic, more than themselves. “Thank you for your service” only seems fleeting and meaningless. President John F. Kennedy declared, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that our highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

Our personal rights and freedoms were largely won on battlefields, but go unobserved, year after year. So, this Veteran’s Day make a commitment that, for the rest of your lives, you will take ownership of as many freedoms as possible. Set the example for others and teach it to younger Americans and your fellow citizens.

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Play-N-Skillz’s “Literally I Can’t”

Jessa Duggar-Seewald from TLC’s reality show “19 Kids and Counting” tied the knot this month. Despite her conservative, traditional upbringing, Seewald did not walk down the aisle in a white wedding dress. Instead, she did things her own way in a light, blush pink gown from Tesori bridal. As if that unique touch did not make her “hot” this week, she has also handled a scandal with grace and maturity. The bride, 22, was waiting until marriage to have sex. After the wedding, rumors began that she and her husband consummated their marriage at their wedding reception. Her response? A passage from Romans 12:17-21, about overcoming evil.

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Last week rapper Play-N-Skillz released the video for his song “Literally I Can’t” ft Redfoo, Lil Jon and Enertia McFly. Besides the annoying repetitiveness of the song and the blatant abuse of the word “literally,” the song and video are not only not hot, but also super degrading and offensive to women. While it was refreshing to see females in a rap video actually be granted speaking roles (even though their only line was “literally I can’t”), the men in the video take misogyny one step further.

Some of Redfoo’s highlights in the song include the lyrics “You got a big ol’ butt. I can tell by the way you walkin’. But, you an annoying slut, because you’re talking,” and “I’m sipping on this drink, trying to see what you got, not trying to hear what you think.”

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Students groove with Latin flavor Marcus Watkins Staff Writer

The Multicultural Student Association (MSA) hosted its first ever Rhythm Series dance workshop last Thursday. The workshop, which was planned in conjunction with the Latino Student Organization, was held in the Shippensburg Recreation Center.

Participating students were able to learn how to dance the salsa, bachata and merengue at the workshop.

Each genre of dance took a half hour to learn.

The salsa was the first dance taught at the workshop, followed by the bachata and merengue, respectively.

Members of the Latino Student Organization instructed the participating students.

They taught the participants how to do the choreography, from the basic steps to the more intricate spins and turns.

The MSA is planning to host more dance workshops as part of its Rhythm Series.

The dance workshops will be held once a month starting in the spring semester. The genre of dance will coincide with a culture that is celebrated during that month.

The MSA next event, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 119 of the Ceddia Union Building, will be a roundtable discussion about social issues at Shippensburg University and beyond.

For more information about MSA, visit ship.edu/msa/.

For more information about Latino Student Organization, visit clubs.ship.edu/LSO/Latino_StuPhoto courtesy of wikimedia user Kalka dent_Organization_Home/.

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One woman’s love for Shippensburg Hunter Wolfe

These are just a few of the ways Johnson has gotten involved on Asst. Ship Life Editor campus.

When asked why she thought If you know one thing at the end getting involved on-campus was important, she said, “It is a great of the day, it is that Olivia Dallas Johnson loves Shippensburg Uniway to make lasting friendships and you can learn a lot of different versity.

Johnson, a sophomore from things from different people in the Hatfield, Pennsylvania, is an Act V clubs, too.”

Johnson loves Shippensburg. thespian, a member of the concert choir and a vocalist in the Madrigal She explained how it has taught Singers, but you probably recognize her how to be independent, being it is the first time she is living away her by her ever-present smile. from her family.

Act V, she explains, puts on a play in the fall, a musical in the But these benefits extend beyond spring, and a one-act performance her academics; Johnson said she after that. Concert Choir, she has grown a lot socially, as well. Becontinues, is conducted by professor ing both socially and academically Elizabeth Shoenfelt. capable, she explains, will ultimateJohnson and the rest of her ly help her career. choir crew are currently preparing Johnson hopes to someday write their numbers for a concert around novels and comic books, which she Thanksgiving. In the spring, the explained have had huge influences choir goes on tour with its perforon her. mance.

“My favorite thing about the The Madrigal Singers are a select university is the positivity that I choir that performs music from the get from being here,” she explained.

Renaissance. Last year, Johnson “The people here on campus would had the opportunity to travel to be my favorite thing.”

France with her fellow singers, and And that is as clear as the smile she is looking forward to a possible on her face. trip to Germany next year.

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The most positive you: Prepare to be aManzed 5 ways to improve your positivity HUNTER WOLFE

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Dress for Success On your journey to being the most positive you, it is important to dress the way you want to feel.

If you want to feel positive, then it is important to dress for success.

Pick out a stylish scarf. Pull up your jeans with a belt. Swap out your moccasins with a pair of snazzy loafers, and do not forget about hygiene!

You never know whom you might run into during your day, so it is important to keep your breath fresh and your hair well-kempt. Dress the way you want people to look at you.

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you will not get to see your targets’ smile. reaction, know that you most definitely left a positive impact on them that day.

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Heads Up! Sometimes we get into a monotonous routine in our lives.

School, work, sleep, school, work, sleep, repeat. Monotony is the enemy of positivity.

Stick a penny at the bottom of your sock drawer, heads up. Within a few days, you will forget about it, but one morning, you are going to wake up, and you are going to reach into your sock drawer and find the penny. It is the perfect reminder that today is a new day, that you create your own luck and that you are in control of your positivity.

Leave a Lovely Note Whether you live at home, or you commute, a good way to inspire others with your positivity is to leave positive messages laying around. Leave mom a note in her purse to remind her that she is your favorite woman, or slap a sticky note on your roommate’s phone before A Smile a Day A smile is one of the easyou leave in the morning to tell her or him to have an awesome day. iest tools you can add to your expanding arsenal of positivity …or Leave it in Public techniques, because you can use Or, even better, you can it just about anywhere. Smile reach a large audience by leaving to the stranger walking positive messages laying around next to you to class. Smile at work or in the classroom. Write to the janitor that works a note on your desk (in washable the late shift. Smile at marker, of course) that encourages your friend to remind your colleagues to keep up the good him or her that everywork, or sneak a sticky note onto the thing is going to be OK on bathroom mirrors to remind people a bad day. There is virtually that they are beautiful. Although never a bad time to let loose a

“Be a man,” is a term thrown around in today’s society that holds a lot of weight. From being told boys do not cry to growing up to be the bread winner, males are under constant pressure to fit an outdated, unhealthy mold of what it means to “be a man.”

The Shippensburg University Women’s Center and department of women’s and gender studies is proud to present “How To Be aMANzing,” an event about healthy masculinity. “How To Be aMANzing” will raise awareness about behaviors and stereotypes attached to society’s concept of masculinity, including violent, aggressive and dominant behavior. Through video and conversation, the event will provide audience members with new knowledge on healthy masculinity and how to be aMANzing.

Internationally acclaimed activist

and educator Tony Porter’s lecture “A Call to Men,” will be shown. “A Call to Men,” was a highlight of the 2010 TED Talk series. After the video, a poll will be taken to gauge what thoughts and notions the audience has about masculinity and the issues related to it.

Following the poll, a large group discussion will take place. During the discussion, audience members will have a chance to express their feelings on masculinity and ask any questions they may have.

The event will take place at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in CUB MPR (100). The event is free and no registration is required. For questions or more information please contact Thomas McCalmont at tm7419@ ship.edu.

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Shippensburg clubs feed friends through fundraiser MARCELLA JESSUP Staff Writer

The African-American Organization (Afro-Am) and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) are collecting monetary donations for the 41st Annual FeedA-Friend food drive. The fundraiser kicked off Oct. 15 and will end Nov. 20.

By each Shippensburg University student donating a dollar or purchasing the selected items at the C-store located in the CUB, they can help the organization in its efforts to feed more than 300 families

this season.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs reaches out to surrounding communities such as churches, nonprofits and women’s shelters.

Their efforts have spread out to SU faculty, staff and alumni in reaching this goal.

Even off campus, business and primary contributor King’s Kettle Food Pantry has collaborated with Afro-Am, a multicultural organization from the Office of MSA to help the cause.

Student workers and volunteers have taken time out to set up stands at the CUB, Century Café inside of

Old Main, at SU football games, Reisner and Kriner dining halls.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs reaches out to surrounding communities such as churches, nonprofits and women shelters.

The student workers and volunteers are doing whatever it takes to

get people on board to support.

The students also have plans of doing a “Wobble” flash mob to attract SU students, staff and faculty in order to raise money and awareness of the fundraiser.

With help from SU participants and local organization King’s Kettle, Afro-Am gives families from Newville, Chambersburg, Carlisle and Greencastle a food basket containing enough goods for a Thanksgiving meal.

Afro-Am’s purpose is devoted to opening and maintaining communication between African-American students of the university and community: educating and forming

relationships with all SU students: promotes an interest in the history, cultural heritage and the current situation of African-American men and women: provides a means for expressing the goals of African American students in relation to their academic, socialv and cultural lives at this institution.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the African-American Organization are still looking for volunteers to help in raising funds for families in need. If you would like to participate you can contact Cindy Dixon at CKDixon@ship.edu or the president of Afro-Am, Lavell Simpkins at ls44943@ship.edu.

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Caffeine conflict: What’s the brew for you?

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Students are able to enjoy a variety of pastries, sandwiches, and specialty drinks at both Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts.

Both coffee shops receive a long line of customers every day.

Starbucks’ Frappuccinos and Dunkin Donuts’ Coolata are examples of the popular specialty drinks that students crave between their classes.

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Grand-reopening of Thought Lot is a success

throughout the building. There was a mixed crowd of people enjoying Staff Writer the relaxed environment, including young couples and small families.

The grand re-opening of The Many people that came out brought Thought Lot was Saturday, Nov. 8, bottles of wine and cheese platters at 4 p.m. The Thought Lot is a conto enjoy. Mosiac Coffee Company temporary arts center which feawas also there providing audience tures live music and rentable stumembers with a caffeine fix. dios. It is located at 37 E. Garfield The Nick Andrew Staver Trio St. in Shippensburg. was the first performance of the This past August, The Thought night, kicking off with “Done With Lot underwent a few changes, You” off their album, “Blue Wildey.”

The three-member band performed a few other songs as the night went on, including “Killin the Blues” and “Walk the Dog.” Both songs were major hits with the audience. Lead singer Nick Staver said, “Thank you, Thought Lot, for tonight’s show.”

He also mentioned the release of the band’s new album, set for next month. The band gave audience members a sneak peek of one of their songs off their new album “Tumble Weed Rose.” The Nick Andrew Staver Trio ended up playing around 8 songs for the night.

Pale Barn Ghosts was the second band to perform, kicking off their performance with its hit song “Caller ID.” One of the band memPhotos by Laura Binczak bers said, “I hope everyone is comfortable tonight and getting their The Hello Strangers keeps the crowd interested for the night. drink on!” The band, which is from Gettysburg, consists of four band

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which included a new management team.

The grand re-opening brought well over 100 people out to support three local bands – Hello Strangers, Pale Barn Ghosts and the Nick Andrew Staver Trio. Each band performed a handful of songs off their most recent albums.

Food and beverages were available for the audience members to enjoy, along with artwork by local artists, which were on display

Pale Barn Ghosts rock out singing “Caller ID”, their hit song. members, who met at a cemetery where they were each working as electrician technicians.

“This is the first time I’ve been to The Thought Lot and I love it.” said an audience member who was at the grand re-opening with her family and a few friends.

The last performance of the night was The Hello Strangers. “What a great turnout for tonight’s grand re-opening of The Thought Lot,” said singer Brechyn Chace. The Hello Stranger’s first song of the night was “Red River Valley” followed by “Yellow Belly Sap-Sucker”

which was inspired by an old Irish drinking song. Audience members began waving their glasses in the air when “Yellow Belly Sap-Sucker” began to play.

After the band performed their second song, a little girl ran up to the stage and handed one of the singers a drawing. The Hello Strangers band member said, “If we have some extra wall space we should hang this up.” The band wrapped up the night with a song off their most recent album, which brought many audience members to their feet.

Act V auditions for “Addams Family” going on now Along with a great monologue, the judges are looking for vocal Staff Writer ability, previous experience and a sparkling personality.

The Addams Family is coming to Each performer will need to Shippensburg University and you memorize a song that shows off all could become a member of the echis or her vocal abilities. centric family.

Act V Productions is holding auditions for the new musical comedy from Monday, Nov. 10 until Thursday, Nov. 13. The auditions take place in Memorial Auditorium Room 100 from 9:30 p.m. until midnight. Shippensburg University undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to stop by at any time that best suits his or her schedule during the time slot.

Director of “Addams Family”, Samantha New, and the production Courtsey of Act V Productions staff will be jotting down notes as they listen to each student’s pre- Act V presents “Addams pared monologue.

Family” for upcoming spring.

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Anyone auditioning should also prepare selected pieces from any character he or she is auditioning for. The character songs can be found on Act V Productions’ Facebook page. Along with the basic audition, each person will need fill out a form listing his or her abilities and past experiences.

After watching each performer, the Act V production staff will discuss each other’s notes and decide what role everyone should play.

They will choose 10 lead actors and 10 supporting actors.

The crew may callback a few characters if the decision is hard to make. All callbacks will be announced Nov. 14.

New and technical director Ali Jones will answer any questions you have about getting involved with Act V and “The Addams Family.” Email New at sn6426@ship.edu

and Jones at aj3630@ship.edu for more information.

If you do not have a knack for acting, there are other ways to get involved. Act V is also seeking dancers for the spring musical. The dance auditions will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.

Each week, the chosen actors will try to practice Monday through Thursday. Practice depends on the week and how much work is necessary. Act V holds optional practices as well. Dancers generally practice every Saturday.

“The Addams Family” musical will be held on April 9, 2015, when Act V Productions shows off its hard work at Memorial Auditorium. The musical will be performed Apr. 9-12.

New is expecting, and hoping, that many actors come out for the audition of “The Addams Family.”

She became a director for Act V her junior year and gained experience as a director through her high school drama club.

Act V has performed many successful plays and musicals in the past including, “The Metal Children,” “The Mousetrap” and “The Lottery.” The theatre club was founded in 2004 and is an entirely student-run troupe. Act V teaches abilities in producing, designing, acting and directing the performing arts. The university club furthers the study of stage technique and technical theatre.

Members of Act V Productions receive emails of upcoming events.

Act V takes part in many workshops and performances that highlight the talents of all members.

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“Gotham” brings The Dark Knight to the small screen Christian Bahnweg Staff Writer

When I first heard about Fox’s new Batman series, I figured it would be just like the plethora of animated series or similar to the ’60s series that starred Adam West.

I could not have been more wrong.

The first episode opens with a girl who is hinted to be a young Catwoman, making her way across Gotham’s rooftops and alleyways, stealing milk and some guy’s wallet as she goes along. She ducks onto a side street, just as the doors to the nearby building open up, revealing three characters any Batman fan should be familiar with: Thomas, Martha and little Bruce Wayne.

It was at this point that I knew this series was going to be different. Most of the Batman series that I had seen took place when Wayne was already Batman. “Gotham” flashes back to before Wayne even has designs on becoming Batman and I really like the detail that it goes into.

We actually see Wayne’s parents get shot, instead of it being presented as a small flashback or a series of still images. We see the shock and disbelief on young Bruce’s face as he tries to get his parents to wake up.

That really sets the stage for the first episode. As news of the murder spreads throughout the city, we meet character after character, including younger versions of James Gordon and Alfred Pennyworth.

“Gotham’s” version of Alfred Pennyworth keeps more in line with Christopher Nolan’s movies than the animated series and comics, which I find refreshing. Most of the interpretations of Alfred have been as the quintessentially proper English butler. Sean Pertwee’s version, while still an English butler, is more rough-and-tumble.

From the Wayne murder, we jump to the Gotham City Police Department (GCPD), getting an inside look on how things are done, specifically the animosity between the Homicide and Major Crimes departments and the disdain Gordon’s partner, Bullock, has for him.

We watch Gordon and Bullock interrogate some lowlifes and then, when that turns up nothing,

they turn to the mob. That’s where things really get interesting and “Gotham” shines. We meet many of Batman’s allies and enemies before they become the people we are used to. For example, we meet the GCPD forensic examiner Nygma, who only speaks in riddles. We meet a mob lackey by the name of Cobblepot, called “Penguin” by his co-workers.

All in all, “Gotham” looks incredibly promising because it stays true to the dark and gritty backdrop of crime and corruption that has always been part of the Batman universe. It is much more of an in-yourface thing than it was it was in the comics. If the other episodes in the series are anything as engaging and on-target as this one was, I cannot wait to see what the series holds.

SHAPE Gallery brings in the holiday season with “Give the Gift of Art” Jackie Daubert Staff Writer

Shippensburg’s own SHAPE Gallery is throwing its 5th annual “Give the Gift of Art” holiday event.

This event allows people to come in and purchase the art created by locals in Shippensburg.

All artwork in the gallery are original pieces of art created by local residents and some SHAPE gallery members. The SHAPE gallery sent out invitations, via social media and mail, in order to get artists to submit work. Artists were allowed to have 2-3 pieces of art ready to submit.

There was a wide variety of artwork in the gallery to be purchased.

It is not the average only-paintings gallery. There was photography, print, acrylic, glass, mixed media,

digital, watercolor, oil, pastel, fiber, beads, jewelry, digital photo and more. These pieces of art made excellent gifts for family members.

When asked if she drew her catbased pieces of art from looking at the scene directly or from memory, Roberta Rettew Iula, a local artist and SHAPE Gallery board member, explained she drew from memory. If she likes the posture of an object or person, she’ll draw it out and create a beautiful piece of work.

Other artists include Deborah Ann Bartl, Jean Macaluso, Mike Peluso, H.I. Gates, Dorothy Goldman Preisler and more.

At the opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 8, everyone was welcome to come and get a first look at all the pieces of art. Also, on Friday, Dec. 6, SHAPE will be throwing its holiday party from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Proceeds from purchasing the artwork goes to the artist, but the SHAPE Gallery gets a 30 percent commission.

The SHAPE gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Give

the Gift of Art” event will be running from Nov. 8 – Dec. 23.

For more information on the SHAPE gallery, visit www.shapeart.org or call 717-532-2559.

Photo by Jackie Daubert

Blown glass flowers are great presents for family members.

“Gone Girl” is more than just a brillant movie, it is also a book Catherine Amoriello Staff Writer

Warning: Spoilers Ahead You may have seen previews for the latest thriller “Gone Girl”, but what you may not know is that the film is based off of a gripping novel of the same name. “Gone Girl”, written by Gillian Flynn, is about a husband and his quest to find his missing wife.

Part one of the novel is told in first person through Nick, while Amy, the wife, shares some information through her diary entries.

From Nick’s point of view, we learn that Amy goes missing while he is at work and comes home to find his

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house in disarray with blood on the floor.

As the novel continues, Nick’s personal secrets continue to damage his reputation, as it is revealed he has a mistress, which would give him a motive to kill Amy. As Nick tries to prove his innocence, Amy’s diary entries condemn him even more. The entries start off describing the beginning of their perfect relationship, but slowly start to take a turn for the worse.

Amy describes Nick as becoming distant as their marriage goes on and describes his severe mood swings. She reveals her fear of him becoming violent and even says she believes he might kill her one day.

The police find the diary and oth-

er evidence pinning Amy’s disappearance on Nick. The first half of the novel leaves Nick as the main suspect with Amy’s whereabouts still unknown.

Part two of the novel begins through Amy’s perspective, revealing to the reader that she is unharmed and had planned her own disappearance. As Amy shares her side of the story, the reader learns that she is manipulative and planted “evidence” to convict Nick to get revenge on him for having a mistress.

Amy describes her life in hiding, watching Nick’s life fall apart through the television. What Amy does not know is that Nick has caught on to her games and has his

own way of exposing her and saving his reputation.

Flynn’s style of writing is truly rapturing. Switching back and forth between Nick and Amy’s points of view makes it difficult for the reader to decipher who is innocent and who is guilty. The reader goes from distrusting Nick and his slyness to outright despising Amy for her manipulation tactics and selfishness.

I love “Gone Girl” for many reasons, the biggest being that the characters are not cookie-cutter perfect. But that is what makes the novel so great; these unlikable characters are real. Flynn helps us see that we are not as innocent as we all pretend to be and, sometimes, our own worst enemy is ourselves.

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The Vampire Diaries had a good run seasons one through four but things fell flat for its fifth season,.

Likely due to series creator, Julie Plec, starting a spinoff, “The Originals, based on characters from the “CW hit. However, things had picked up for season six which aired Oct. 2, featuring exciting storylines that make you want to tune in each week.

Sadly, things fell flat again on Thursday. Two weeks ago, what seemed like the major arc of the season ended just five episodes in. Last week’s episode was full of annoying relationship drama and a problem that viewers knew was going to be easily solved.

The episode starts with main character, Elena, finding out her vampire boyfriend, Damon, was back from the dead. A few weeks before, Elena had her memories of loving Damon erased to ease the pain of his death. Naturally, when he came back she did not really seem to care.

Damon, however, was determined to see her and when she finally agrees, he is kidnapped by a new vampire hunter in town.

Elena, along with vampire friends Caroline and Damon’s brother Stefan, try to save him. Overall, all characters are saved and the episode ends with Elena ready to make new memories when her and Damon finally meet face to face.

The episode was boring and over dramatic. Viewers knew that Damon was not going to die since he had just come back from the dead, which made the kidnapping storyline pointless.

The episode only brought in 1.59 million viewers, barely beating the 1.58 viewers the week before.

The season started with 1.81 million and has quickly declined each week.

It is sad to see the show go in this direction since the previous seasons have had great writing and character developments. It makes you wish they would just cancel it after this season and put it out of its misery. Only time can tell and if other CW hits are any indication, The Vampire Diaries will probably go on much longer than it should.

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Top 20 Billboard Artist

1. Talyor Swift 2. Meghan Trainor 3. Tove Lo 4. Maroon 5 5. Jessie J/Ariana Grande/Nicki Minaj 6. Iggy Azalea/Rita Ora 7. Jeremih/YG 8. Bobby Shmurda 9. Ed Sheeran 10. Hozier 11. Sam Smith 12. Sam Smith 13. Sia 14. Jason Derulo 15. Clean Bandit/Jess Glynne 16. Rich Gang 17. Echosmith 18. Taylor Swift 19. Calvin Harris 20. I LOVE MAKONNEN

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Shake It Off All About That Bass Habits (Stay High) Animals Bang Bang Black Widow Don’t Tell ‘Em Hot Boy Don’t Take Me To Church Stay With Me I’m Not The Only One Chandelier Trumpets Rather Be Lifestyle Cool Kids Blank Space Blame Tuesday

Top 10 Movies Movie

1. Big Hero 6 2. Interstellar 3. Gone Girl 4. Ouija 5. St. Vincent 6. Nightcrawler 7. Fury (2014) 8. John Wick 9. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 10. The Book of Life (2014)

Weekend Gross $56,200,000 $50,000,000 $6,100,000 $6,017,000 $5,707,000 $5,512,000 $5,500,000 $4,075,000 $3,495,000 $2,800,000

Billboard information from www.billboard.com.

WSYC Top 20 music information from WSYC. Movie information from www.boxofficemojo.com.

Movie schedule from www.carmike.com.

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Artist 1. Lydia Ainsworth 2. Alt-J 3. King Tuff 4. Zella Day 5. White Arrows 6. TV On The Radio 7. Growlers 8. Aroara 9. Jigsaw Seen 10. Minus The Bear 11. Dark Waves 12. Perfume Genius 13. Delta Riggs 14. Bad//Dreems 15. Vaselines 16. Sloan 17. Drums 18. Goat 19. Barr Brothers 20. Ex Hex

Album Right From Real This Is All Yours Black Moon Spell Zella Day In Bardo Happy Idiot [Single] Chinese Fountain In Bardo Old Man Reverb Lost Loves EP Too Bright The Record’s Flawed Dumb Ideas V For Vaselines Commonwealth Encyclopedia Commune Sleeping Operator Rips

Movie Schedule Movie Showings Evening Showings

Big Hero 6, 2D

7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m.

Big Hero 6, 3D

9:30 p.m.

Fury

6:40 p.m., 9:40 p.m.

Interstellar

7:45 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Nightcrawler

9:15 p.m.

Ouija

7:40 p.m., 9:50 p.m.

St. Vincent

6:45 p.m.

*Movie showtimes are for Tuesday at the Carmike 7 Theatre located inside the Chambersburg Mall on Black Gap Road.

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Are Mark Sanchez’s butt-fumble days behind him?

Can the Eagles’ backup find success again in the NFL?

BY DAVE BARTH Sports Editor

Dave:

Sanchez looks like a quarterback with more potential than is apparent at first glance.

CALE AHEARN At Southern California, he had Asst. Sports Editor many successes, including a Rose Bowl victory over Penn State in The Phildelphia Eagles lead the 2008. Sanchez won MVP that game NFC East, and are in a good posi- for outstanding offensive play.

His first two years with the Jets tion to make a playoff push. Now they need a strong second half he reached the AFC championshowing from the whole team, and ships twice, only the second QB to especially the man under center, do so after Big Ben Roethlisberger.

But his next two seasons demonMark Sanchez.

Since former starter Nick Foles strated the worst that the Jets and is out indefinitely with a broken Sanchez had to offer. In 2011 the collarbone, head Coach Chip Kel- team went 8-8 and followed that up ley will have to make some adjust- in 2012 with a 6-9 record.

The quarterback was anonyments to maximize his new QB’s mously criticized by teammates as potential.

In 2014, Mark Sanchez has an- having no work ethic or ability to other chance for glory, another improve.

His first game with the Eagles, chance to pull his name from out of the muddy cesspool in which so a 31-21 victory over the Texans, many other underachieving quar- was a success, and Kelley praised terbacks have failed to keep afloat. his new QB saying he is a “hell of Will he be able to put up the a quarterback.” He threw for 202 numbers that he was drafted to yards, two scores and two intercepproduce? Or is his time up; is 2014 tions in the game.

I think that Mark can find suchis last belly flop that will etch his name into the long list of football cess in the NFL again. Kelley is an outstanding coach, and just about failures? anyone you plug into his offense Your sports editors debate. can look good.

I do not think that Sanchez will be outstanding or become an elite quarterback.

The success he had last week will make him the apple of every Eagles fan’s eye, at least until he screws up. If you are asking me, that will come sooner rather than later.

He seems to have trouble with consistency, and has never averaged better than 57 Photo courtesy of Marianne O’Leary percent passSanchez has a chance to silence critics, as ing in his NFL career.

He many fans believe the Jets’ coaching staff seems to find put him in a position for failure. success in the

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Mark led the Jets to two AFC Championships in 2009-10. post season, averaging a QB rating of 94.3 through his six total games.

But do not expect Mark to be the next Joe Montana.

If he can take Philly on a run and make the playoffs then he will be well on his way to redeeming himself, but I think his career will look a lot like Eli Manning’s when it’s all said and done. He’s good when he’s good, but it can get ugly real quick.

Cale: Now that quarterback Nick Foles is sidelined for essentially the rest of the regular season, it will be on quarterback Mark Sanchez to step up and help lead this team to the playoffs.

While the Philadelphia Eagles have been successful thus far this season, currently sitting in first place in the NFC East, starting Sanchez will bring a different dynamic to the team.

Yes, Sanchez is known for his “butt-fumble” from his time with the New York Jets, but he also helped the Jets to two straight AFC Championship game appearances. Overall, Sanchez’s tenure with the Jets is remembered as a failure, which led him to become the back-up quarterback in Philadelphia.

When Foles was injured in the first quarter against the Texans last week, Sanchez entered the game and immediately struck,

completing a 74-yard pass to Jeremy Maclin on his first pass attempt. Ultimately, Sanchez finished the game with two touchdowns and two interceptions, but the Eagles won the game, which is the primary goal.

Now, the Eagles will face a tough portion of their schedule, playing both the Green Bay Packers and defending champion Seattle Seahawks in the coming weeks. However, I think Sanchez’s results may surprise.

I expect that Sanchez will have the best season of his career the rest of the way. He is surrounded by talented players for the first time in his career, as the Eagles have weapons like running backs LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles to help take the pressure off.

Also, the offensive system is completely different than the one Sanchez ran in New York, and really relies on your receivers making plays more than a quarterback making plays with his arm. Plus, the speed at which the Eagles run plays allows Sanchez more opportunities to put up bigger numbers.

While I would not expect Sanchez to get confused with an AllPro player, I do think he can help the Eagles win some key games, and still make the playoffs. Ultimately, if the Eagles make the playoffs, Sanchez’s time as a starter will be deemed a success

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Football wins wild 37-32 comeback over Kutztown Upcoming Raiders ensure fourth consecutive winning season under Maciejewski on Senior Day Dave Barth

Sports Editor Shippensburg football came out on top in a toe-to-toe slugfest versus divisional opponent Kutztown on Saturday.

It took last-second defensive heroics to pull off the win, as the Raiders rallied from a 16-point halftime deficit to bring down the 5-5 Bears in their final home game of 2014.

Kutztown drew first blood on an Alec Rosenfield field goal in the first quarter. They followed that up with a 70-yard touchdown pass from Bear’s quarterback Chad Barton to Kodi Reed with 14 seconds left in the quarter.

Shippensburg went on a 64-yard drive to start off the second quarter, and turned it into points on a 32yard Michael Lloyd field goal.

Kutztown scored twice more before the half, on a 32-yarder from Rosenfield and a 24-yard scoring reception by Kellen Williams, to put Kutztown up 19-3 by halftime.

Shippensburg dominated in the third quarter, shutting out the Bears while posting two scores of its

own. Raider gunslinger Chris Lawshe hooked up with junior fullback Daniel Wheeler on a 17-yard scoring reception.

Shippensburg followed up on the score with a 92-yard, 11-play drive highlighted by a Lawshe 39-yard keeper. Sophomore Justin Pyle punched it in from a yard out to bring the Raiders to within a field goal.

After Kutztown scored again in the first minute of the fourth quarter, Lawshe took the Raiders right back down the field, driving 65 yards on nine plays. Junior wide out Sheldon Mayer converted the drive to points on a 9-yard catch to bring the score to 26-23.

Barely three minutes later senior wide receiver Trevor Harman put his team on top, pulling in a 7-yard Lawshe pass at 7:51 to go in the contest.

SU scored one more time on a 24yard Andrew Smith run to put the Raiders up by 11 at 3:21.

Kutztown would make it a game, as it scored on the next possession after a 66-yard drive. Reed picked up the touchdown on a 7-yard pass from Barton.

With the Raider advantage re-

duced to four after a failed conversion, SU lined up to punt with 22 seconds on the clock. But the snap sailed offline and by the time an SU defender fell on the pigskin to end the play it was Kutztown’s ball at the 29yard line.

The Bears promptly connected on a 21yard pass to set them up at the 8-yard line with less than 10 seconds to go.

KU threw incomplete passes Harman pulls in in the next two plays that ran the clock out. The officials added an extra second to the clock that gave the Bears one more chance at the victory. Barton tossed a floater into the right corner of the end zone that bounced off the hands of receiver Anthony Kelly to dash

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a pass over a Bears’ defender Kutztown’s hopes.

Shippensburg would take home the wild win 37-32, giving them a 6-4 record with a game to play.

The Raiders’ season finale takes place at Erie, Pa., against Mercyhurst (6-4, 6-3).

Fantasy Football Week 11 Outlook

Eldon Graham is a Fantasy Football analyst for the 2014 season. He boasts three championship titles, two of them from the 2013 season. He will help you choose the player you want in your lineup or off the waiver wire. Follow him on twitter @eldonagraham for updates or questions.

Games:

Andrew Luck-Fantasy Start of the Week

Andrew Luck is the fantasy MVP for many owners right now. His play just seems to elevate each time he gets on the field. Luck has thrown for more than 300 yards or at least three touchdowns in every game this season. This week when Luck plays the Patriots he will try his best to do something he has never done before… beat them. Through nine weeks Luck has thrown for the most touchdowns (26) and the most yards (3085) of any quarterback. He has played like an actual MVP, and I believe the Patriots defense will help him continue that trend when they play on Sunday night.

Frank Gore

Many people had written off Frank Gore as a veteran who was too old and could not get the job done as a feature back in the NFL. He is proving those doubters wrong. Gore had a solid game against the New Orleans Saints while also getting into the end zone to score the 49ers first points of the game. He is playing the New York Giants this week, whose defense gave a total of 350 rushing yards to the Seattle Seahawks. Gore should be able to thrive against a defense with so many holes to run through.

Alfred Morris

Alfred Morris has been the heart and soul of the Washington Redskins this season. He is coming off a tremendous couple of weeks in which he racked up more than 160 yards and three touchdowns. He also has the pleasure of playing against one of the worst defenses in the league. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have given up eight rushing touchdowns while running backs average 114.1 yards per game against them.

A.J. Green

I am not looking for Andy Dalton to have a perfect game after the debacle he had on Thursday night. However, I am looking for A.J. Green to show everyone why he is one of best wide receivers in the NFL. Not to mention the Saints’ defense has looked shaky the past few weeks. They have ninth-worst passing defense, surrendering an average 259.2 per game. I think Dalton will have to get the ball to Green early and often if he wants to get the offense going.

Mathew Stafford

I know that Stafford playing against a top defense does not sound too inviting. But now that he has Calvin Johnson back he will have an easier time slinging the ball down field.

The WR-QB combination will be vital when the Lions take on the Cardinals; they have had plenty of success in the past. Stafford will have to watch out for the Arizona secondary led by all-pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. The good news is the Cardinals have the third worst defense against the pass while the Lions are in the Top 10 in passing offense.

Nov. 11 at Lock Haven (PSAC Quarterfinals)

Women’s Basketball

Nov. 14 vs. Johnson C. Smith Nov. 15 vs. Bowie State

Men’s Basketball

Nov. 14 vs. Georgian Court Nov. 15 vs. Felician

Football

Nov. 15 at Mercyhurst

Wrestling Nov. 16 at York

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Nowhere to go but up for men’s basketball in 2014 DAVE BARTH

Sports Editor The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team is looking to take the league by surprise in 2014.

Finishing 2013 with a 3-23 record and picked eighth in the PSAC East Preseason Coaches Poll ahead of only Cheyney, the Raiders squad looks mediocre at best on the surface.

Head Coach Chris Fite returns in 2014 for his second season at the helm of the Red Raiders. Four out of five starters return as well for the team, including sophomore Abe Massaley, junior Jay Hardy, sophomore Tony Ellis and sophomore Marcus Williams.

“We have a lot of guys coming back that played big minutes for us last year,” said Fite. “As tough as last year was to go through, I think we’ll be that much better for it.”

Also returning after an injury redshirt last year is senior Dylan Edgar, who is strong on both sides of the ball and has great value to the young team as a veteran.

“I had a injury year last season

where I was sitting on the sidelines, watching the games go on and watching the team struggle at times,” said Edgar. “It gave me a different perspective. I’m really ex-

cited to be back and I’m ready to contribute this year and help the team succeed.”

The 2014 squad is a hungry group ready to prove that they are

better than No. 8 in the division.

“We want to approach the season with a chip on our shoulder,” said Fite. “We know personally through working day in and day out that

Basketball looks to build off a rebuilding season as four out of five starters return.

we’re talented enough to really be relevant in our conference, to make the playoffs and to make some noise.”

The Raiders picked up a number of freshmen this season as well, that currently are battling for roster spots. This adds much-needed depth to the roster, which boasts 17 players; last year there were only 12.

“We have added some much-needed depth this year,” said Fite. “We have some pieces in place so that we can really take a step forward this year.”

Jaren Gembe, in his second season with the Raiders, was promoted to assistant coach after playing at SU from 2007-2011. He takes over from Eric Rahauser and looks to help the team rebuild.

The Raiders played in an exhibition game on Friday, losing to Duquesne 72-69. They kept pace all game and saw big performances from Edgar, freshman Justin McCarthur and Massaley.

The Raiders take on Georgian Court next Friday at 8 p.m. for its home opener in the Wolf Bus Lines Classic.

Women’s basketball looks to build off of impressive 2013 season

BY CALE AHEARN

Asst. Sports Editor Expectations are high for the Shippensburg University women’s basketball team after finishing third in the PSAC last season with a 17-10 record.

The team is returning nine players, including former PSAC rookies of the year, guard Lauren Gold and forward Stephanie Knauer.

Knaur, who has won All-PSAC East honors twice before, was one of six players named to the 2014-15 All-PSAC Eastern Division Preseason Team earlier this fall.

With an abundance of experience, the Red Raiders will look to improve on their already solid numbers from last season.

While the Red Raiders were solid offensively, averaging 79.3 points per game, they were suspect on the Photos courtesy of SU Sports Information defensive end of the floor, allowing 73.2 points per game, which ranked The Lady Raiders finished the 2013 season at 17-10, with an impressive offensive 13th best in the conference. average of 79.3 points per game under 16-year head coach Kristy Trn. “To be successful, we need to show a lot more consistency,” head ish, then in the end we will hopefulIf the Red Raiders are able to find losing one starter from last season, coach Kristy Trn said. “If we find ly find ourselves at the goals that consistency, they should contin- the Red Raiders should be able to some consistency from start to fin- we’ve set.” ue to thrive this season. With only produce their same success on the

offensive side of the floor. Three of their returning starters averaged more than 10 points per game, so the key will be to improve defensively as a whole.

“We all know what to expect. We all need to be able to pick up one another,” sophomore guard Lauren Gold said. “There’s no one leader.”

With a balanced and youthful roster, the Red Raiders look prepared to make a deep postseason run.

However, Coach Trn made it known that for the team to reach its goals, it must take the season one game at a time.

“I think in the past we’ve been a little bit too concerned about the destination at the end,” Trn said.

“This year, we’re really focusing on the journey and what we need to do so that we put ourselves in the position that we want to be.”

The Red Raiders open their season on Friday, Nov. 14, with a 6 p.m. contest against Johnson C. Smith, in the annual Wolf’s Bus Lines Classic at Heiges Field House.

Look for SU to pick right back up where they left off last season against the Golden Bulls, who ended 2013 at 14-13.