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Peace Corps recruiter shares her story of service in Ecuador Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, helping the local community she Asst. News Editor was stationed with improve their livelihood. The Peace Corps is looking for people who want to give A stranger from a strange land back, Brown said. stands in an Ecuadorian village “It’s up to everyone to make the tucked away in a rainforest. The decision to see if it’s for them,” community built a simple house Brown said, who recommends those for the newcomer to live in over the interested in joining to attend infornext two years. mation sessions and visit the Peace This is what happened to Rachel Corps’ website.

Brown in 2004 when she traveled to “Joining the Peace Corps has South America after volunteering been my dream for about 10 years,” for the Peace Corps. said Andrew Steuer, a junior at SU Brown, a field-based recruiter who attended the event. “My whole and former volunteer, visited Shiplife I’ve been wanting to give back.” pensburg University on Monday, Steuer plans to volunteer with Oct. 27, to share her experiences in the Peace Corps shortly after he Ecuador and talk about the Peace graduates. He said the session was Corps. highly informative, particularly the If you have ever wanted to live part about the application process. in a foreign country and devote There are eight steps in becoming a member: apply, complete a health history form, choose a current opening, attend an interview, receive an invitation, get medically cleared to serve and depart for your assignment.

“We are really going to be looking at your resume,” Brown said. Those selected for an interview can now complete it over the Internet.

To be eligible to apply for the Peace Corps, interested persons must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.

Many, but not all positions require a person to have a bachelor’s degree. There is no second language Image by Valio vitanov requirement, but learning a second The dark purple countries were served by the Peace language may be part of the trainCorps as of 2009. The light purple are formerly served. ing. two years of your life to others, you might consider joining the Peace Corps, like Brown.

“I think it’s a wonderful program,” Victoria Kerr, director of the SU Career Center, said about the Peace Corps. Kerr invited Brown to provide an information session as part of the Career Center’s Career Day. More than 30 people attended the hour-long event and received information about what it is like to be in the Peace Corps and how to join the federal organization.

“To me, it’s all about the relationships,” Brown said, referring to her favorite aspect of the Peace Corps.

“Those people were not going to forget me or our relationship and I wasn’t going to forget them.”

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Rachel Brown came to SU to tell students about her service with the Peace Corps and how to get involved.

“During training, most volunteers live with a host family,” Brown said.

She stressed that integration with the community is imperative.

There are six major fields of work a volunteer can choose from. They include education, health, environment, community economic development, youth in development and agriculture.

One of the core expectations of the Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment with the organization. This includes three months of training and 24 months of foreign service.

“There is no fee and we provide three months of training,” Brown said. During a volunteer’s service they receive free housing, complete dental and medical care, a living allowance and transportation to and from the country.

Other benefits include 48 vacation days over the two-year volunteer period, opportunities for student loan deferments and the possibility of completing graduate work while in the Peace Corps.

According to peacecorps.gov, the Peace Corps was founded on March 1, 1961 when former President John Kennedy signed Executive Order 10924. Since its establishment, the federal organization has served 139 countries and with more than 215,000 volunteers.

The Peace Corps has been temporarily removed from Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, due to the outbreak of Ebola. Protecting the volunteers is important, Brown said.

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Brace yourselves: Moustache Mania has hit Shippensburg University. Call them what you will: lip doilies, cookie dusters, soup strainers, or simply ‘staches,’ these caterpillars will soon be crawling all over campus.

The craze started when SU students Todd Hayes, Ravone Cornish, David Stein and the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) hosted “Shave the Date” this past Wednesday, Oct. 26, in front of the CUB. “Shave the Date” kicked off this year’s Movember (Moustache-November) with some two dozen SU students taking baby-blue disposable razors to their faces, clearing the stubble for a month-long, team fundraising competition of “moustachery.” At the end of the month, mustaches will be judged and the man with the best mustache will receive a special prize. Ten competing teams, some representing campus fraternities, have already raised $230 in the first week. Hopefully, the buzz created by their “crumb tumblers” will translate into more cash being donated to Movember’s cause, which is raising awareness and funding research for testicular cancer, prostate cancer and men’s mental health.

In addition to fundraising, Movember seeks to educate men about the importance of checking themselves for signs of cancer. If caught early, testicular and prostate cancer is very treatable. Nonetheless, every year, a surprising number of men die from aggressive tumors that could have easily been prevented with a simple 15-minute examination. The rules of Movember require every participant to shave his entire face, no head starts allowed.

One of the men at the kickoff shaved everything but his moustache. “I just wanted to see what it looked like first, before I paraded it around campus,” he said. He allegedly went back to his dorm to finish the job.

“I think the mustaches will really raise awareness for these important issues.”

-David Stein Not wanting to be left out, one of the girls in attendance decided to lather up with shaving cream and have a shave as well, but ended up nicking herself midway through.

Nonetheless, her support and the support of women around the world are crucial to Movember’s success.

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Each year, Shippensburg University celebrates its diverse heritage with International Education Week.

During this week, many events are planned to give insight to people in the school community who might want to take on broad challenges as they enter their professional careers after graduation. Starting on Monday, Oct. 27, SU celebrated International Education Week.

The week opened up with a Peace Corps presentation that showed what it would be like to join the Peace Corps and what volunteers do around the world. A member of the Peace Corps, Rachel Brown, told stories and gave background on what she does and what the Peace Corps does to help people. Monday

night featured a panel of students who discussed their personal stories from traveling and study abroad.

The event was moderated by professor Gretchen Pierce, of the history department, and professor Mark Sachleben, of the political science department. Some of the countries that were visited

by SU students included Haiti, Israel, the Dominican Republic, as well as many countries throughout Europe.

On Tuesday, the department of modern languages hosted an “Immersion Afternoon” in Rowland Hall that took a look at a variety

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Todd Hayes looks into a mirror to shave during the Shave the Date kickoff event for Movember on Oct. 26.

Date” will also be hosting a flag football game Nov. 15 on SU’s recreational field. Teams can sign up at any of the Movember informational booths in the CUB. Stein, one of the project leaders, was happy to see the event go over smoothly.

“Shave the Date was definitely a success. A lot of people showed up, and I think the mustaches will really raise awareness for these important issues. I think the football game happening in two weeks will also generate some publicity for Movember,” Stein said.

“Overall,” Stein continued, “the event was pretty cut and dry. People showed up, shaved their face, exchanged a few laughs in the process, split, and went on their merry ways, baby-faced.”

According to Movember.com, Movember was conceived over a pint of beer in an Australian bar by two men who were wondering what had happened to the mustache in popular fashion. The movement turned philanthropic, and has since gained international influence. Campaigning occurs in 21 countries on five continents.

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of different countries and cultures.

There was a mix of foods from each country that was being represented as well as a karaoke jam. The event gave students a chance to talk to other students and faculty about different cultures and get a feel for certain countries.

Tuesday night brought a movie called the “Czech Dream.” It is about two students from the Czech Film Academy commission who organized a campaign to open a big, new super market called the Czech Dream. Wednesday afternoon, the Career Center hosted a workshop on how to find international jobs

and internship opportunities. This was a big chance for students looking for that kind of work to meet people and establish new networks in the hopes of finding an international job upon graduating from SU. The night brought more exotic foods as Reisner Dining Hall hosted an international foods night that had nine different stations of food showing the diverse selection of cuisine throughout the world.

To close out the week, Thursday brought a discussion forum in the CUB that discussed the meaning of a country’s flag. Each year this week comes, goes and shows its purpose in bringing out the diverse culture around the world. International Education Week is designed to reach out and tell people about the world’s diversity.

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Dance lightly through life

Students raise their hands in the shape of the Four Diamonds symbol at the 2013 SU Mini-THON. Last year’s theme was “Reach for the Stars.”

Mini-THON takes a stand against pediatric cancer

Tuesday, Nov. 4, is election day. Transportation to the polls at Vigilant Hose Co. will be provided from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Shuttles will be running about every 15 minutes from the CUB and Presidents Hall.

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THON’s donor drive page online.

Mini-THON meets every Wednesday at 9:20 p.m. in CUB 119. The organization is divided into various committees, such as special events,

entertainment and communications. Those interested in joining Mini-THON can attend a meeting and decide what committee works best for them.

SU Mini-THON fundraises all year for the event. The money from each year goes to the Four Diamonds fund.

Cutout: A student competes in the Mario Kart race at the 2013 Mini-THON. Games are held all night long.

Thursday, Nov. 6, a cultural Latin dance workshop is being hosted in the dance room at ShipRec. The event will be hosted from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7, United Campus Ministries is hosting a photo scavenger hunt in the Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center at 6:30 p.m.

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Shippensburg University’s MiniTHON challenges SU students to raise their fists in the fight against pediatric cancer this Friday, Nov. 7, in the ShipRec Recreation Center.

Mini-THON is a nine-hour night of games, dancing and celebrating life to raise money for the Four Diamonds fund, which supports pediatric cancer research.

Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital receives support

ing community nights, and using the donor drive website. Last year participants raised $14,495 for the Four Diamonds fund.

The amount of funds collected is kept secret until the very end of the night.

“My favorite part of past MiniTHONs is the last two hours before the reveal,” Maura Coyne, special events chair, said.

“As odd as that may be, I feel like when everyone is dragging and exhausted at 1:30 a.m. is when everyone is the most spirited and energetic,” Coyne said.

Tori Prouse, communications chair, also finds the final hours of Mini-THON to be the most exciting.

“It’s almost as if in that moment, cancer is silenced just temporarily, and in your heart you realize what an impact this event has made in the lives of others and upon yourself,” Prouse said.

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its founding in 1972, the Four Diamonds fund has aided more than 3,300 children and families, according to fourdiamonds.donordrive. com.

“Every penny counts to help the kids,” Kirsten Ashworth, entertainment co-chair, said.

SU’s Mini-THON will begin at 6 p.m. and last until 3 a.m. on Nov. 8.

Now in its third year, Friday’s event’s theme is, “Dance lightly through life.”

The night will begin with stories from Four Diamonds families who fight cancer every day.

A pep rally will pump the crowd up for the long evening and several bands will play throughout the night. There will be a variety of games to partake in as well as a Zumba dance session.

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Ebola kills thousands, U.S. takes action

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Asst. News Editor First, you cannot get Ebola easily,” President Barack Obama said during a weekly address to the public on Oct. 25, according to the White House website.

Obama told Americans that Ebola, also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is hard to contract and the U.S. is working to keep the country safe while aiding infected West African countries.

Ebola is highly infectious and the fatality rate can reach 90 percent at times, but it is not highly contagious, CNN reported.

Infections occur when a human is in direct contact with disease-ridden bodily fluids or contaminated objects. After exposure to the virus, symptoms usually appear in 8 to 10 days.

Symptoms may include fever, vomiting, stomach pains, unexplained bruising or bleeding rashes, difficulty breathing, headaches, fatigue and diarrhea, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and CNN. Nearly 5,000 people died in West Africa since the deadly virus’s outbreak in March. As of Oct. 29, more than 13,500 people have contracted the disease in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the CDC reported.

“Patients can beat this disease,” Obama said. “We have to work together at every level — federal, state and local. And we have to keep leading the global response, because the best way to stop this disease, the best way to keep Americans safe, is to stop it at its source — West Africa.”

Finding the first person who contracted the disease, known as patient zero, is important to stop the spread of Ebola, according to cdc. gov. Patient zero has not yet been identified.

“The only way we’re going to get to zero risk is by stopping the outbreak at the source,” Tom Frieden, director of the CDC said, Fox News reported.

Liberia, the country that has suffered the most casualties from the disease, opened its largest Ebola treatment center. The center can treat 200 patients at a time and is expected to increase its capacity to 300, according to ABC news.

Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was present in Monrovia, the nation’s capital, to officially open the center, though there were already 80 patients there since Tuesday.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said infection rates appear to be falling in the country, but continued efforts to fight the disease are needed, according to Associated Press reporter Jonathan PayeLayleh.

According to USA Today, the U.S. is training military personnel to aid in the fight against Ebola.

There is no vaccine for Ebola, according to the WHO, but several organizations are currently developing one at the expense of several hundred million dollars.

GlaxoSmithKline, a British pharmaceuticals firm, and NewLink Genetics, an American firm, are expected to start testing vaccines on infected health care workers by the end of the year, The Economist reported.

Johnson & Johnson, an American pharmaceutical company, plans to start conducting human trials with its own vaccine by January 2015.

The CDC issued a level three travel notice to U.S. citizens entering Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. This means any nonessential travel should be avoided.

According to the CDC, a separate

outbreak of Ebola, unrelated to the one in West Africa, has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Forty-nine deaths were reported out of the 67 cases, as of Oct. 29.

In 1976, the first outbreak of Ebola was reported in the DRC. There were 318 infected persons and 280 died. A type of fruit bat is a suspected cause of the disease.

There were seven outbreaks of Ebola that resulted in more than 100 infections, not including the current one. None of these outbreaks reached fatality rates higher than 500 people.

Four people were diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S. The first was a man, referred to as the index patient, who contracted the disease in Liberia. On Sept. 30 he tested positive in the U.S. and died on Oct. 8.

On Oct. 10 and 15, two health care workers tested positive for Ebola. They contracted the disease while aiding the index patient. Both recovered and were discharged from the hospital.

On Oct. 24, a fourth case of Ebola was confirmed in a medical aid worker who spent time in Guinea with Doctors Without Borders, an international organization that provides medical care to populations in distress.

According to CBS News, there have been nine Ebola patients treated in the U.S., seven of whom contracted the disease in West Africa.

“I don’t think there’s going to be a huge outbreak here,” David Relman, a Stanford University professor of infectious disease, said about likelihood of Ebola spreading within the U.S. “However, as best we can tell right now, it is quite possible that every major city will see at least a handful of cases.”

Police Briefs Mountain bike stolen at Stone Ridge Commons

Connor McHugh of Wantange, New Jersey, came to the Shippensburg University Police Department on Oct. 28 to report that his bike, valued at $150, was stolen. The bike is a black, Raleigh, 21-speed mountain bike with blue flames on the frame. It was taken from the bike rack at Stone Ridge Commons. Though the bike was secured with a combination lock, the lock was forced open. The bike was last seen on Oct. 25 at approximately 7 p.m. and was discovered missing at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Oct. 28.

Criminal mischief reported, fence damaged University police received a report of damage done to a wooden fence behind the Richard D. Rife Alumni House on North Prince Street. The report was filed on Oct. 27, but the damage could have been done as early as Oct. 24. A section of the fence was broken and knocked out of the rest of the fence. It appears that someone either running into the fence or being thrown into the fence was the cause of the damage. There is no damage estimate at this time.

Intoxicated male found with alcohol and marijuana University police officers charged Ryan Rickell, 19, of McCune Hall with possession of marijuana, underage drinking and public drunkenness on Oct. 31. Officers observed Rickell, who appeared to be asleep or passed out, leaning against a vehicle in the south storage parking lot. He showed obvious signs of intoxication, and officers detained him. Upon searching his person and backpack officers found a small amount of marijuana and alcohol. Rickell was sent to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Injury and underage drinking in the G-1 parking lot University police officers cited Ronald Fuentes-Montesino, 20, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, with underage drinking. On Oct. 31, officers were on a routine patrol in the G-1 parking lot when they observed Fuentes-Montesino walking through the area with an open can of beer. When he saw the officers he dropped the beer and attempted to flee the area on foot. An officer pursued him and detained him. While officers took him into custody, Fuentes-Montesino fell and struck his head on the ground. He resisted officers’ attempt to put him in handcuffs and was combative with them. Due to the injury to his head, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and Fuentes-Montesino was medically cleared and refused medical treatment.

Intoxicated male sustained injury to eye University police officers cited John Maul, 19, of Mclean Hall with underage drinking on Nov. 1. Officers arrived at the lobby of McLean Hall to assist the residence hall staff. Maul was intoxicated and had a small cut over his right eye. During his conversation with officers he vomited, and he was unsure how his eye was injured. An ambulance was dispatched to transport Maul to the Chambersburg hospital for further evaluation and treatment of his injured eye.

Male lands night in jail Alec Suchoski, 20, of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, was walking through the G-1 parking lot on Oct. 25 with an open can of beer. A university police officer stopped Suchoski and received false information concerning his date of birth. Officers took Suchoski into custody and charged him with false identification to law enforcement and underage drinking. He was transported to the Cumberland County Prison for processing and later released.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Jose Garcia tests individual patient samples to identify the presence of the Ebola virus.

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Journalists under fire in Zoe Patriotism and Quinn GamerGate debate flag week CHRIS ERICSON Staff Writer

I am going to clarify something up front: I am not, in any way shape, form or fashion, attempting to claim that my interpretation of the GamerGate scandal is accurate.

I believe it is, but I have been very frequently outraged throughout the last several months, and I have some very strong opinions.

It would be dishonest of me to insist that my version is the only one you need to hear.

I encourage you to go online and do some research f o r yourself, but please take everything you read with a grain of salt, for reasons I discuss in depth below. Find articles that represent the issue from both sides, and do not be deceived by the fact that the vast majority of press fundamentally disagrees with me. If you do some honest research and still come to the conclusion that I am wrong, I accept that, and I appreciate that you at least took the time to get properly informed.

For the uninitiated, here is a very brief summary of events: GamerGate is a major gaming journalism scandal that began in August of this year. An indie game developer who goes by the pen name Zoe Quinn developed and released a game called “Depression Quest” earlier this year, and following Robin Williams’ death on Aug. 11, Quinn began aggressively marketing it.

Shortly thereafter, Quinn’s ex-boyfriend, Eron Gjoni, published a series of blog posts revealing that she had slept with several prominent members of the gaming journalism media (if you are interested,) Google “The Zoe Post,” and you should be able to find the blog; it is a brutal and fascinating read).

Over the following weeks a series of serious accusations against Quinn came to light. The most controversial of which is that she may have slept with several gaming journalists in exchange for positive coverage for herself and for “Depression Quest.” Since then, she has actively attempted to stifle and suppress criticism and has been extremely successful at it. Several indie developers have come forward

alleging that Quinn put pressure on them and their peers to refrain from publicly criticizing her, lest careers be in jeopardy. She used a friendship with a Reddit moderator to have thousands of posts that were critical of her deleted. Any chance to mobilize an intelligent response to Quinn was hindered from the beginning because many of the most popular gaming forums and messaging boards enforced a strict zero tolerance policy in talking about Quinn, banning users on first offenses.

To be clear, for most of Quinn’s detractors, including myself, this began as an issue about ethical journalism. Even if the allegations that Quinn slept with journalists in exchange for good press are false, we do know with a great amount of certainty that she did sleep with them.

Which raises the question: Can a journalist sleep with someone prominent in the industry they cover, and maintain objective neutrality?

For Quinn’s detractors, even asking the question is silly. Of course not. The indie development community and the gaming journalism community have been growing close, and the vast majority of the original criticism for Quinn stemmed from the fact that when this story came out, it was the first time a very clear ethical line had been publicly crossed in the gaming journalism industry.

Since this story initially broke however, the issue has evolved dramatically. Much of the outrage from Quinn’s detractors now stems from our own portrayal in the media, while Quinn never received so much as a slap on the wrist from the industry, and in many circles, has even been venerated as a hero of feminism.

That is the first thing I really want to focus on here. Quinn has done an excellent job of using her various contacts to spin the story in such a way that anyone critical of Quinn is depicted as a misogynist.

The vast majority of mainstream gaming media websites have supported Quinn’s interpretation of the events, and the result is that news media across the country has now adapted the same stance. I believe that for many of these media outlets, it is simply a matter of ignorance. If most of the coverage is so one-sided,

that must be the correct view, right?

This is of course, the exact opposite of responsible journalism, but it is slightly more forgivable than knowing there is another side (which may even be the factually accurate one), and intentionally and maliciously ignoring it because it is not popular, or even worse, because they are in bed with Quinn, which is something of which some media outlets are almost certainly guilty.

This has largely manifested itself in a depiction of gamers (or at least of gamers who harbor negative opinions of Quinn) as neck-bearded misogynistic women haters, and to be fair, it is an easy stereotype to perpetuate. These views have unfortunately been greatly strengthened by a very small, but vocal minority of Quinn’s detractors who have “doxed” her; that is, intentional spreading of her personal information, such as phone number, address, etc. Additionally, people in this same camp have suggested she should kill herself, be killed or be raped. To be absolutely clear about this, that is detestable, disgusting and completely unacceptable. Even worse than mere suggestions, there have been threats. Nobody should be forced to cope with such circumstances regardless of his or her transgressions, and I will not for a moment defend anyone who even thinks of doing such a thing. It is abhorrent by any definition of the word.

The issue though, is that news coverage of the threats and doxing has been entirely one sided. Quinn’s supporters have repeatedly threatened and doxed her detractors, including prominent gamer, TotalBiscuit, and she has never once called them off. There are even claims that journalists and bloggers who have stood up against Quinn have received unprotected syringes in packages in the mail.

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Patriotism is a very important aspect of daily life for many people no matter what country they are from.

An individual’s patriotism shows the pride and loyalty for his or her nation. It shows an undying love for the nation that they represent.

This past week, the Quad was filled with numerous flags representing all of the nations that Shippensburg University students call home. As I walked past the flags, I questioned why flags are even that important. I have always understood the symbolism behind the American flag, — 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies, 50 stars representing the 50 states, etc. — but I still never quite grasped why they play such a pivotal role in society.

I have always believed that people placed too much focus on the flag. For a long time, I looked at it as just a piece of cloth that was a symbol of what the nation represents.

Not that that is a bad thing, but I did not understand how people showed more reverence toward the flag than they did toward other people. It made no sense to me why it was so wrong to have it touch the ground, even if it was an accident, or why it had to be hung in a certain way in order for it not to be deemed disrespectful. When it was time to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, I did not understand why it was necessary to do so facing the flag other than the fact that we were trained to do so from an early age. I felt as though I should be able to show my patriotism with or without a flag being present.

It was not until I attended a panel discussion about the culture and relevance of flags in foreign nations Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, that my questions were finally answered.

The students which represented nations such as Malawi, the Bahamas, France, etc., explained why their respective home nations hold so much reverence for their flags. I realized that the flag is not just a silly decoration used to symbolize the nation, but a representation of all of its citizens and its history. Flags

are one of the few means we have as humans to pass down information about the origins and history of a nation. The flag could represent an escape from a tyrannical leader, gaining independence from a more powerful nation or even the geography of a nation. As time passes and the history books continue to be updated, we will always have our flag to remind us of where we started.

Since the panel, I began to appreciate the flag more. Every time I see the American flag, I instantly think about what it means. It is important to respect the flag because the flag ultimately represents the people, past, present and future.

Having heard about how other nations treat their flags, I cannot help but think that America should start putting even more focus on the flag. Sure, we might learn about the flag in history classes, and we might be taught proper etiquette regarding the flag from a young age, but I do not think the true message is being passed down as it is supposed to be.

I got the impression from the panel that it is not only the school system, but also the family and community that educates the people about the importance of the flag.

The flag is such a vital aspect of their culture that they grow up understanding and celebrating it.

My experience learning about the flag seemed more forced and contrived coming from a paid teacher than it might have if the lessons were passed down from my community, the people who are not forced to teach me, but do so out of true, undying pride and love for the nation.

For example, we may have national holidays such as Independence Day that celebrate the nation and its history, but how many people actually celebrate the true meaning of said holidays? As far as I know, only a minority of people. Instead, we celebrate by having cookouts, fireworks and other activities, which are very fun, but we forget why we even have the holidays.

Like the flag, holidays represent our nation, and should be taken seriously. There are certain things that just cannot be taught in school, and patriotism is one of them.

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Long standing tradition in name ELDON GRAHAM Staff Writer

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I want to shed some light on a topic that has bothered me for years, the Washington Redskins.

For years there have been petitions, protests and even pleas of government intervention to get rid of the Redskins name. I think the name should stay the way it is. I have never at any point in my life wanted to change the name of the team.

I want to make things clear. I am not a fan of the Washington Redskins. As a football fan, I do not want the team to change its name. I like that the National Football League teams play against the Washington Redskins. I am a Philadelphia Eagles fan. I grew up in Philly and have lived there my entire life. I like the fact that my Eagles play against the Redskins twice a season.

They have a long history of playing against one another. The rivalry between the two teams goes back decades. As a football fan I live for these type of rivalries and I would not want it to change in any type of way. It would be a better situation if the Redskins franchise would do more to honor Native Americans during Native American Heritage Month. It seems like it would be the right thing to do.

I do not want people to think this is coming from somebody who just throwing his opinion in with the others. I have a stake in this situation just like other individuals because I am part Native American. I have Native American blood passed down from my grandfather, to my mother,

to me. That may not mean much to others but I think that gives me a valid position in this argument.

The Redskins franchise has been around since 1932, which is 82 years of using that name. I know some people claim the name is offensive to Native Americans. At the time of its establishment it most likely was

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intended to be offensive to Native Americans. The case I want to make is that times have changed. The name is not meant to be offensive or racist in today’s age where those type of things are not tolerated in mainstream media. Example No. 1, this would not be the first time a word has changed its meaning over time. The word “gay” did not mean the same thing 50 years ago as it is used today. Words and meanings can change, maybe not at the drop of a hat, but they can eventually change. That is what happened to the Redskins name. The term Redskins represents the name of a team that plays inside the National Football League and nothing more.

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Native Americans have nothing to be offended about. I feel we are in an age where if something sounds or looks offensive we would know it when we hear or see it. Mainstream media has turned a blind eye to the insults the Native Americans have suffered through. For example, Peter Pan a beloved Walt Disney children’s classic shows blatant racism and stereotypes of the indigenous people featured in the film. The movie highly disrespects the intelligence and feelings of Native Americans.

Yet Peter Pan is still celebrated.

How can you want to change the Redskins name but still tolerate other acts of prejudice?

How is the name Redskins different from the name Chief or Indian? They are the names of two other sports franchises. The Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Chiefs. Both use Native American monikers. I actually have more of problem with Native Americans being associated as Indians. Native Americans are not actually Indians.

The baseball franchise takes advantage of that misrepresentation and exploits the heritage of the indigenous people.

The Cleveland Indian’s mascot is much more offensive to me than the Redskins mascot. The Indian’s mascot has the likeness of a Native American with a feather wrapped around its head, a great big smile and its face painted right red. If it were painted in blackface with the same features there would be no question that it is offensive and/ or racist. If one thing is intolerable than why are other entities not treated with the same level of inquiry?

The opinions expressed within these pages are those of the writers.

They are not directly the opinions of The Slate, its staff, or Shippensburg University as a whole.

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No treatment for non-Americans ROBYN WOODLEY

Multimedia editor The United States needs to allow non-U.S. citizen health care workers into the U.S. for a better chance at survival.

Ebola begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, chills and fatigue. The virus then becomes more severe as it causes vomiting, diarrhea, rash, bruising, internal bleeding and external bleeding moving from the eyes to other orifices.

This dreadful disease has killed more than 4,000 people as of Oct. 29, and there have been nine Americans treated in the U.S. according to the New York Times. We need all the help we can get to keep the death toll at a minimum.

Recently a document was uncovered that referenced the State Department’s tentative plan to allow foreign Ebola-infected health care workers from West Africa into the U.S. for access to medical facilities.

The reasoning was that certain countries are “implicitly or explicitly” waiting for the U.S. to implement such a plan before they send their own medical personnel to fight the spread of Ebola in West Africa.

However, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said senior leaders did not clear the memo.

“There are no plans to ‘medevac’ non-Americans who become ill with Ebola to the United States,” she said. “[T]he memo isn’t current be-

cause our European partners have addressed this matter by providing their own guarantees.”

If the U.S. took a stand and allowed Ebola-infected patients in, then even more countries will send people to West Africa, and other countries with adequate medical facilities will follow suit in helping sick health care workers despite the country they are from. The contagious period does not begin until symptoms appear. With competent medical workers and extra security measures we can allow access to those who are risking their health and their lives.

“The care of these patients should be at … specialized regional centers,” said William Jarvis, former chief of infection control practices at the CDC. “You need good diagnostic tools to identify these problems in the first place,” said Dr. Joshua Mugele, an American ER doctor who has worked on Ebola patients in Liberia.

Those who have access to proper treatment centers will have a better chance at survival. Only one out of the nine patients treated in America has died as opposed to the overall death rate of 50 percent, according to the World Health Organization.

Americans’ lives are no more important than people of other countries. I dare anyone to look people in the face who are suffering from Ebola and tell them that they are more likely to die because they are not American.

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Instagram’s Double Standards “If Instagram takes this down again, you’re saying Vladimir Putin has more 1st Amendment rights than me,” is the caption that comedian Chelsea Handler chose to accompany a topless Instagram photo. The photo was a re-creation of a photo featuring a topless Vladimir Putin sitting on top of a horse. After Instagram removed her photo for not following its community guidelines (no nudity), Handler fired back saying, “If a man posts a photo of his nipple, it’s OK, but not a woman? Are we in 1825?” She ultimately has taken a break from Instagram and told her followers to find her on Twitter instead.

Children in Barrett Township, Pennsylvania, almost did not get to go trick-or-treating this year. Trick-or-treating, along with the township’s Halloween parade, had been canceled earlier in the month because of the search for Eric Frein — the runaway murder suspect of Pennsylvania State Police officer Corporal Bryon K. Dickson II. However, thanks to Scott Malkowski and the Pennsylvania State Police, who captured Frein on Oct. 30, the festivities were back on and justice can be served.

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Treat your eyes to SU tricksters in disguise

“I wore this ‘cause it’s festive and fun! Stirring my brew at 2mato!”

“I’ve been told I look like the actor [Andrew Garfield] and he’s my favorite super hero.”

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Madsion Dorfman said she was dressed as a zombie for the Zombie Prom.

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““I’m a penguin because I have a penguin at the Philadelphia Zoo that was adopted in my name.”

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“I’m Hermione because I am a huge Harry Potter fan and I really admire her wit and her witchy qualities. I’m hoping to channel her spirit so I can get an ‘A’ on my next exam.”

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will Greek of the week: Kappa Delta Phi conference strengthen Jessica Richardson Staff Columnist

Founding Date at Shippensburg: May 21, 2006.

President: Meridith Fitzwater Number of Current members: 23 Motto: “May the spirit never die.”

Symbol: Yellow Rose Colors: Black and Gold Mascot: Crow National Philanthropy: Make a Wish Foundation Kappa Delta Phi was originally Alpha Sigma and was founded in 1959, being the first sorority for Shippensburg University.

Today, Kappa Delta Phi participates in multiple off-campus activities to help the community.

Some recent activities that the sorority has been involved in include the Walk to End Alzheimer in Chambersburg, at which they helped to raise money for the Alzheimer Association, volunteer work at King’s Kettle and raising money for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

President Fitzwater said that the sorority not only tries to help

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the Diabetes Association and is in honor of an Alpha Sigma sister who passed away in her sleep.

The sorority has also participated in recent campus events such as competitions during homecoming and “these hands don’t haze” organized by Phi Sigma Sigma.

“I wish Greek life had a better image and that people would take the time to learn about us,” Fitzwater said “We aren’t the typical cookie cutter sorority people think of. We are all unique but there is something that brought us all together.”

For more information on Kappa Delta Phi visit their Facebook page, Kappa Delta Phi Shippensburg University.

The sisters of Kappa Delta Phi participate in a coin drop for the Alzheimer’s Assoiation.

its national philanthropy, which changes every year with a vote to nationals, but tries to branch out to different community events.

With the upcoming holiday, Kappa Delta Phi is going to continue to help the community by volunteering at King’s Kettle to hand out food on Thanksgiving.

“I think Greek life is a great way

to meet new people. You find out who you are and develop leadership skills. Before Greek life I never did community service,” Vice President and philanthropy Chair Amber Chidboy said.

The sorority’s biggest event, Dash for Diabetes, will occur in the spring semester.

The event is to raise money for

Breaking down fences: Fencing club shows off sword play in front of campus community Hannah Wolfe Ship Life Editor

“En garde! Fence!”

Samuel Gau, founding member and vice president of Shippensburg University’s fencing club, called this to two students dressed in white, wearing mesh screens over their faces and holding long, narrow swords.

A cluster of similarly dressed fencers stood by, cheering and helping keep score.

SU’s fencing club held its first exhibition match in the CUB amphitheater Thursday afternoon.

“We’re trying to get people to know we’re here and make our presence on campus better known,” Gau said.

Gau explained the game.

“Two combatants go on opposite sides of a strip, usually around eight by 10 meters or so and they move

parallel on that line to try and put ing club, including Gau, are willing touches on their opponent using to teach new fencers.

Students first learn footwork, their blade,” Gau said.

The object is to put touches on your opponent, while still protecting your own body. This makes skillful footwork a must and opens room for strategy.

During their exhibition, matches were played in two styles: foil and epee.

In foil-style fencing, only the torso counts as a valid target. In epeestyle fencing, every point on the opponent’s body is a valid target. “[In epee-style fencing] You hit them on the foot — it counts. You hit them on the mask — it counts,” Gau said.

When asked if fencing was a hard sport for college students to learn, Gau answered “no” without hesitatPhoto by Hannah Wolfe ing. Most students pick up the basics within a month.

A student prepares to Several members of the SU fenc- fence during the exibition.

before deciding if they want to purchase equipment and continue participating. The sport has a start up cost of about $100, according to Gau. Joining fencing club comes with opportunities for intercollegiate competition.

Last semester, the club participated in its first competition against Wilson College and intends to organize another competition later this semester.

In addition to opportunities for competition and campus involvement, the mystique of fencing is undeniable.

“Fencing, sword play, people watch Star Wars. They get into that” Gau said with a chuckle.

SU’s fencing club meets Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the group fitness room in the SU rec center. For more information, visit clubs.ship.edu/ Fencing/.

leadership skills Jordan Krom Guest Writer

Each year, the Women’s Center puts on the conference brought to the campus by the Women’s Institute for Leadership and Learning (WILL).

This year the conference will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, from 2–6 p.m. Sam Frushour, a graduate intern at the Women’s Center has been hard at work pulling together details about the conference that is meant to help students of each gender prepare for the workplace.

“From group projects to student organizations on campus to the workplace, leaders are in high demand,” Frushour said.

“The WiLL Conference is an easy and free opportunity for students to learn, attain and strengthen leadership skills that they can utilize in many aspects of their lives,” Frushour said.

Help in training for and finding the right career is imperative in today’s highly competitive work force, and each presentation at the WiLL Conference aims to help students in these ways and more.

The opening session contains two workshops. “Have a Ball Bursting Your Stress Bubble,” run by the counseling center, is meant to help students deal with stress in a healthy way; “Fill Your Bucket, a New Look at Teamwork” will help students look at a new way to approach teamwork while also honing their leadership skills.

After the two introductory presentations, eight other groups made up of students and campus organizations have also prepared workshops to help students get ready for employment and take advantage of leadership opportunities.

There are presentations about story telling and salesmanship, dealing with bullies in the workplace, marketing and feminist leadership.

The workshops will run throughout the afternoon and students will be able to pick which ones they want to sign up for and attend on the registration form for the conference.

Forms are available for pick up in the Women’s Center and room 108 of the CUB and at ship.edu/womens_ center for download. Registration is due Nov. 5.

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The most positive you: 5 ways to improve your positivity Hunter Wolfe

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Pay it Forward Spreading your positivity is part of your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Pay for someone else’s restaurant bill.

Buy someone’s groceries for them.

Cover a friend’s bill on your next Starbucks date. Paying it forward is a great way to make someone else’s day, and it might just inspire them to do the same.

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Pick Up a New Hobby We often tell ourselves we want to pick up a sport, play a new

instrument or try our hands at a new art, but rarely do we follow through. Today is the best day to do that activity you have always wanted to try, but never had the time to do. So pick up a pair of rollerblades, try your fingers at the ukulele or start running in the mornings. A new hobby might just be an excellent stress reliever on a crazy day.

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Pet an Animal There is no shortage of research that suggests that the presence of animals has a positive effect on the human body. Take some time out of your day to visit an animal shelter or pet shop.

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Many of these let visitors play with its dogs, cats and rabbits.

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A Big Jar of Happy Sometimes life gets rough.

Sometimes, you just have a bad day. It is in these times when you need to remind yourself of all the happy, positive people and experiences you have in your life. Write out a list of 100 of your happy memories, and cut them into slips.

Put the slips in an empty container. Label it, decorate it and keep it in a place that is easily accessible.

When life gets rough, or you have a bad day, pull one out, smile and remember how much love and positivity you have in your life.

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The Best Kind of Playlist Music is so integrated into our daily lives, we do not always realize how much of an influence it has on us. Slow, jazzy music is perfect for the date night with your special someone. Fast, pop music is perfect for a night out with your friends. Holiday music

is perfect for getting you into the spirit of the season. Music is also perfect to bolster your positivity.

Assemble the ultimate playlist of music that makes you feel happy and play it when you are in a bad mood, or when you feel like your positivity might need a boost!

Clubs raise domestic violence awareness with dance

Marcella Jessup Staff Writer

If you were looking for a Halloween party with food, music, contests and prizes the Zombie Prom was the perfect place to be.

Rape Educators and Contacts (REACT) and the Women’s Center sponsored the annual Halloween party last Friday night in the CUB MPR. The Zombie prom is one of REACTs biggest events in association with the Women’s Center.

The goal of REACT is to educate

and advocate for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and any form of sexual misconduct and violent crimes. Jillian Klingerman, secretary of REACT, is just one of many volunteers who work closely with women in need. Klingerman said the events around campus make a platform to spread awareness to SU students about important subject matters of abuse and violence. REACT and the Women’s Center are advocates of students both female and male that are victims of violent crimes. They also encourage SU males to come

by to talk or get help involving the same issues regarding assault or violence.

Stephanie Erdice, director of the Women’s Center, said it’s important for students to be aware of their surroundings and the people they are out with and to trust your instincts if something does not feel right. The Women’s Center is not only a place to receive help but a resource on campus for providing training, workshops and research help. The Women’s Center provides campus-wide programs during the fall and spring semes-

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ters. Fall events such as the Tulip Planting Ceremony, Stabbed in the Heart and Zombie Prom were for Domestic Awareness month.

All the proceeds benefit organizations like Women in Need (WIN) of Franklin and Fulton Counties and WYCA Carlisle Sexual As-

sault/Rape Crisis Center.

For more information on REACT and the Women’s Center, visit ship.edu/womenscenter/ or visit the first floor of Horton Hall from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Marvel reveals new “Avengers” trailer and more ISABELLA ANGELONE Staff Columnist

What is that sound? If you listen closely, it is the sound of millions of Marvel fans slowly losing his or her minds with anticipation. It’s been a roller coaster the last few months for Marvel Entertainment and fans are eager to see what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Most of the buzz started in July when the Marvel panel at San Diego Comic Con announced movie dates for Phase 3, Marvel’s expansion plan for its character universe, but no movie titles. Fans and critics have been debating the titles ever since but the only definite answers we have so far are the long-awaited Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Captain America 3, and Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

Also over the summer, filming for Ant-Man finally began with Paul Rudd in the lead role. The film has been in talks since 2003, and there were many ups and

downs, including the head writer leaving the project in May. The film is set to be released July 17, 2015. Marvel also signed off on a second Guardians of the Galaxy film almost immediately after the first was released on Aug. 1.

It was announced a few days later that deals had fallen through and he was no longer attached to the project. No names had been mentioned until Oct. 27 when Marvel announced “Sherlock” star Benedict Cumberbatch would star as the lead.

However, bigger news hit at the beginning of this month when it was announced Robert Downey Jr. had been signed on for “Captain America 3,” due in theaters in 2016. Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man will play a major role in starting the Civil War comic storyline which will then kick off a whole new phase of movies.

The plot will most likely focus on the Superhero Registration Act, a bill that forces any superhero to reveal their identities to the gov-

ernment. Tony Stark is for the bill while Captain America’s alter ego Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, is against it. This will turn the two against each other and force Rogers, and other superheroes, to go on the run. Seeing as Stark and Rogers are teammates on the “Avengers” this turns Stark into a villain of sorts and could set up storylines for future movies, including a fourth “Avengers.”

And if things could not get more exciting, a poor quality teaser trailer for “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was leaked by an unknown source.

Marvel responded by releasing the full teaser trailer over a week early in all its high definition glory.

It was two minutes and 16 seconds of incredible action and chaos.

It introduced the villain who has had fans buzzing since the title was announced.

It also introduces two new characters, super twins, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, who are playing secondary villains to robot, Ultron.

There is so much going on in the

Review: ‘The Flash’ keeps viewers hooked HUNTER WOLFE

Asst. Ship Life Editor There are a lot of things to talk about in this week’s episode, which, despite some minor flaws, stood out as the best episode of the season, so far.

The focal point this week was Felicity Smoak, a character from CW sister show, “Arrow,” who took a trip to Central City to visit Barry. Felicity’s introduction was seamless, as we got to see her interact with Barry in “Arrow” last year. What stood out was how her presence in “The Flash” acknowledged recent plot points in “Arrow.” Recently, Felicity decided not to wait around for romance with Oliver Queen, and she almost said as much when she met with Barry for the first time since he woke from his coma.

Felicity’s arrival on the show, however, transcended mere fan service to viewers of “Arrow” and actually had significant impact on Barry and his friends.

An example is the scene where Felicity tells Cisco, Caitlyn and Wells that they need to “have

their partner’s back… no matter what.” With only a few episodes under their belts, the protagonists in “The Flash” are still trying to find their footing with one another. I was especially excited to see that several of my issues from the previous episodes were addressed. First, Dr. Wells explained his decision to take Cisco and Caitlyn as his scientists, despite their young age. The writers have taken this trivial detail into account, and they addressed it in dialogue.

The writers also addressed the abundance of meta-human villains on the show. Sure, the particle accelerator explosion reached a large population, but a new super-powered villain each week is too formulaic. This week, however, the writers introduced the first non-meta-human baddie, Captain Cold, and abandoned the show’s recent trend, the villain was fairly interesting.

I was glad when Barry and Felicity had their second goodbye. Having Felicity simply walk out of STAR Labs was unsatisfying and would have been a betrayal of Felicity’s and Barry’s

trailer, it is overwhelming but in an amazing way that only comic book fans can be excited about. A full, extended trailer was released then on Oct. 29, about a week after the teaser.

Fans really hit the roof when Marvel finally announced it has plans for Phase 3, titles and all, for nine new films. The titles following “Age of Ultron” are as follows: “Captain America: Civil War” (May 6, 2016) “Dr. Strange” (Nov. 4, 2016) “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” (May 5, 2017) “Thor: Ragnarok” (July 18, 2017) “Black Panther” (Nov. 3, 2017) “Avengers: Infinity War, Part 1” (May 4, 2018) “Captain Marvel” (July 6, 2018) “Inhumans” (Nov. 2, 2018) “Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2” (May 3, 2019) Black Panther will be played by Chadwick Boseman, who has previously starred as James Brown in “Get On Up” and as Jackie Robinson in “42.” It was also revealed

Black Panther will have a major role in “Captain America 3.” On the television end, Marvel finally cast someone to play Daredevil in the Netflix series that is set to start streaming in May 2015.

“Agent Carter,” an “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” spinoff, is set to premiere on ABC at the beginning of 2015 and is about Peggy Carter, the female lead in “Captain America: the First Avenger.”

It’s hard to believe that Marvel Entertainment started with “Iron Man” in 2008 with no plans for any other film. Now, they have made billions (“Avengers” made 1.5 billion alone) and have movies planned well past 2020.

Marvel released that Thor would now be a woman and Captain America would be taken over by Marvel character Falcon, who is African-American.

Marvel is now one of the biggest companies in the world, making comic book fans happy one movie at a time.

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relationship. In a fun twist, this I was quickly corrected when a m Barry catches up to Felicty’s sure train back to Starling City. you are The kiss was definitely inw o n triguing. “The Flash” and dering “Arrow” are so connected, why in as evident by this episode, the world I that it begs the question, am focusing “What repercussions on a movie will this have for Team that came out Arrow?” two years ago This week’s epiand received sode really accelso much hype erated the charand amazing reacters’ growth as views. I could not a team, thanks agree more with to the fun addithe rest of the world tion of Felicity that “The Avengers” Smoak. And in is an amazing film a nice change and one of the most of pace, impressive that Marthis week’s vel has completed. That v i l l a i n being said, I wanted to brought really sit down and watch some imthe movie to observe why pressive it received all of the popuacting larity it did. chops First off, we love our suto the perheroes and what better table. way to share the love of them than by creating a movie with all of them working together to

save the world? We all have our favorite superhero from the movie and it is a unique experience to see the characters all in the same movie interacting with each other’s lives. Plus, this idea for a film has never been done before; it was literally an epic release for Marvel, bringing in approximately $1.5 billion worldwide and ranking third in worldwide box office grosses, according to boxofficemojo.com.

As much as I love the action sequences throughout the movie, there is a good balance of action and dialogue with a strong plot to support it. Like I mentioned before as well, it’s far too exciting to see how each of these heroes interact with one another.

Although some of their fights are more serious, many of them lead to humorous scenes and I absolutely love that Marvel includes humor in all of its movies, especially this one. Between Robert Downey Jr.’s sarcasm and the Hulk beating the life out of the villain, Loki, there are plenty of laughs scattered throughout the film.

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what frustrating in my opinion is that if you want to fully understand the dialogue and the characters’ background, you have to watch each hero’s own movie beforehand. I am not saying it is a pain to watch each one since they are great movies and worth watching, but if you have not seen them all it can get confusing.

For example, I honestly was not totally positive who the Black Widow and Hawk Eye were before this movie and I had to base their backgrounds off of what their dialogue told me. Black Widow was introduced in “Iron Man 2” but other than that I had never heard of her before.

For the superhero and Marvel fans who counted down the days until this movie was released, I believe it was a larger-than-life success and it is now one of my favorite movies that I could watch over and over again. Trust me, Marvel does not disappoint with “The Avengers” and will have you hooked from start to finish.

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He asks me “what do u like in a man” I think the answer is more than a simple text in his hands An answer from my soul -TYPEMy mate will be whole.

He will love himself And know that there are galaxies within him.

He will know that like stars he is more than just Hydrogen and helium, More than flesh and bone.

He will know that I am not a super nova in the cosmos Waiting to be detonated And radiate a shock wave Into his empty matter, But rather, I am a constellation.

I am the correlation, Amalgamated hand-picked stars Each placed with care waiting for no one Because even stars are independent among their galaxies.

But he can be my Aristotle Find me in fabric of time rifts Immortalize our love in hieroglyphs Buried in black holes Basking in the dusky glow of the Aurora Borealis He will be my northern lights Down to Earth, From stars to the sands, A cosmologically cultivated man.

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The Marvel vs DC Comics movie battle is really heating up.

We are living in the Golden Age of comic book films. On the heels of DC releasing its movie lineup that goes up to the year 2020. Marvel has released its lineup for Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marvel has had great success at building its universe. So much success that other companies have been trying to emulate what Marvel Studios has accomplished.

Marvel has really stepped its game up with the announcement of nine new film titles including an “Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 and 2.”

The Oct. 25 announcement also included the likes of Captain/Ms. Marvel, Black Panther, Doctor Strange and The Inhumans all being made into feature length films.

Marvel also announced sequels for its already established titles such as, “Captain American”, “Thor” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.”

“Captain America: Civil War” will officially kick off Phase 3 on May

6, 2016. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” was also scheduled to be released the same day as “Captain America 3” before it opted to move to a March 25.

The concept of a Marvel movie and a DC Comics movie releasing the same day heightened the idea that both studios were battling for comic-book-movie supremacy. That does raise the questions of who is winning the battle or is there even a battle being fought?

Marvel Studios began its universe back in 2008 with the first “Iron Man” movie and laid the groundwork for what would become a massive franchise. Six years later it has released 10 films that have all been relatively successful at the box office including Marvel’s “The Avengers,” which is the third highest grossing movie of all time.

In 2013, DC Comics began its universe with the film “Man of Steel.” “Man of Steel” was received hot and cold by fans and critics but went on to gross more than $650 million. Even with Marvel’s five-year head start, DC still believes it could build cohesive Universe with characters such

as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman. DC writer David S. Goyer said during an interview with IGN, “It is too early.

I know that Warner Bros. would love to make their universe more cohesive. There have been a lot of general conversations about that, but it’s really, really early. I’m not sure. Marvel has had enormous success, but I’m not sure that everybody should try to emulate them either. It’s just been vague conversations so far.”

Nonetheless DC has put in a lot of effort to establish its own unique universe.

The DC shared universe lineup announced in mid-October features some hotly anticipated titles. After the release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the next film to be released will be the “Suicide Squad” on Aug. 5, 2016, followed by solo “Wonder Woman” film in 2017.

All of these movies will lead up to the first ever live action “Justice League” movies.

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Koontz’s “Odd Thomas” does not disappoint CATHERINE AMORIELLO Staff Writer

If you are an avid reader like me, you make sure there is enough spare time in the day to get lost in the eerie, futuristic worlds of Stephen King or fall in love with Nicholas Sparks’ latest absurdly charming male lead. Although I have read what seems like a million books, none have yet to compare to “Odd Thomas”, the greatest piece of literature ever written (in my opinion at least).

“Odd Thomas,” written by Shippensburg University alumnus Dean Koontz, could be classified as a mystery thriller, dark comedy or roBut I think my reply is more than mance novel. The story takes place what he will understands so in Pico Mundo, California, a small town located in the Mojave Desert.

We are introduced to the protago-DELETEnist, Odd Thomas, in the first chap“I like someone who makes me ter. We quickly learn that Thomas has a special gift (or some say curse) laugh” of seeing the dead, which plays a large role throughout the novel.

-SENDThomas warns the reader from the very beginning that he “leads an unusual life,” and evidence of this

by Tiana Lopez statement can be found throughout the entire story.

Main characters include Stormy

Llewellyn, Thomas’s high school sweetheart, who he is destined to be with forever, Chief Wyatt Porter, the head honcho of the Pico Mundo Police Department and also Thomas’s surrogate father, Little Ozzie, a famous 400-pound, six-fingered writer who is one of Thomas’s closest friends. And finally, Fungus Man, a sadistic creep of a guy who is the assumed antagonist of the story.

The novel follows Odd in his quest to stop a huge, disastrous event that he can feel rushing toward his little town at full speed. It is difficult to cover all of the best/most entertaining segments of the story, but here are a few of the most memorable moments that might pique a reader’s interest. The bombing of a beloved plastic cow, a poltergeist’s epic meltdown, the discovery of a dead body in a bathtub, a high-speed chase on foot in the pursuit of a rapist/murderer and a rescue mission performed by a stripper at a burger joint. I have never been, nor shall I ever be, a spoiler of endings, but I can tell you this, the ending of “Odd Thomas” is as genius as the ending of the film, “The Sixth Sense.” The author hits the reader with a final revelation that leaves him or her with feelings of anger, heartbreak-

and disbelief. It is not only the twisting plot and lovable characters that make “Odd Thomas” one of the best novels of our time, but also Koontz’s detailed writing style.

Characters and settings are described vividly, with no detail left out. The text is not overly complex which makes reading very easy and following the story line is no problem at all. The first-person point of view offers a unique perspective as the story’s events unfold, mainly because Koontz has written the novel as if Odd Thomas himself has written it as a personal manuscript.

Odd therefore only reveals to the reader what he wants to reveal and when he wants to reveal it. The writing overall flows smoothly to form a well-written story.

There is so much amazing detail to the story that I could never do it justice by a simple summary.

The novel is more than just a story about a man who can see dead people; it is a story about the power of friendship, the strength of true love and how persevering through life’s struggles is the only option we have.

Read Odd Thomas for yourself and discover why it is my favorite novel. You will not be disappointed, I promise.

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There are many genres Daniel Radcliffe’s new film “Horns” falls under, and a feel-good film is definitely not one of them.

In the dark-fantasy, crime thriller, Radcliffe plays Ignatius ‘Ig’ Perrish who is under investigation for the rape and murder of his longtime girlfriend, Merrin (played by Juno Temple). Everyone in their town believes he is guilty with the exception of his best friend and lawyer, Lee (played by Max Minghella).

Ig wakes up one morning with strange horns protruding from his forehead and he soon discovers the horns give him supernatural abilities, like reading people’s thoughts and seeing their past. He uses these abilities to find a way to clear his own name and to find Merrin’s real killer.

The movie does not live up to the book and the director and writer seem to make it a more dumbed-down, plot-oriented narrative.

For example, there are random voiceovers, which explain obvious plot points and do nothing for the film. When Ig first wakes up with his horns, the voiceover says “Everybody thought I was a devil…and now I looked the part” which is kind of a “well, duh” moment.

However, where the script is lacking, Radcliffe’s acting makes up for it. Radcliffe’s acting ability has grown quite a bit since his first appearance in the “Harry Potter” movies as the titular character and although it reflected in his last film, “Kill Your Darlings,” it really showed in this film.

His character is full of anguish and determination, as well as slowly losing his sense of morality as he tries to find the killer. Radcliffe plays this all perfectly, taking the viewer on his emotional turmoil-filled journey.

There are a lot of religious undertones to the film with a lot of talk about God. One of the main props and points is a cross necklace that belonged to Merrin. Ig and Merrin first saw each other in a church and Merrin’s father was a pastor. Even though it does not come across as well on film, the book makes a big point of exploring the nature of evil and the theology of God vs. Satan.

The movie is a good watch even if it does have its dull moments.

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Top 20 Billboard Artist

Song

1. Meghan Trainor All About That Bass Shake It Off 2. Taylor Swift Habits (Stay High) 3. Tove Lo 4. Jessie J/ Ariana Grande/Nicki Minaj Bang Bang 5. Maroon 5 Animals Black Widow 6. Iggy Azalea/Rita Ora Don’t Tell ‘Em 7. Jeremih/YG 8. Bobby Shmurda Hot Boy 9. Hozier Take Me To Church 10. Sam Smith Stay With Me 11.Ed Sheeran Don’t 12. Sia Chandelier 13. Clean Bandit/Jess Glynne Rather Be 14. Jason Derulo Trumpets 15. Echosmith Cool Kids 16. Sam Smith I’m Not The Only One 17. Rich Gang Lifestyle 18. One Direction Steal My Girl 19. MAGIC! Rude 20.Ariana Grande/Zedd Break Free

Top 10 Movies

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

Weekend Gross $10,909,000 $10,900,000 $9,100,000 $8,800,000 $8,300,000 $8,050,000 $7,752,000 $6,485,000 $3,400,000 $2,946,000

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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Top 20 on WSYC

Artist 1. King Tuff 2. Alt J 3. Sloan 4. Tin Sparrow 5. Drums 6. Zella Day 7. Lydia Ainsworth 8. White Arrows 9. Crushed Out 10. Goat 11. Growlers 12. Jigsaw Reverb 13. GRMLN 14. TV On The Radio 15. Aroara 16. Dark Waves 17. Jane Shermans 18. Dune Rats 19. Moonface 20. Interpol

Album Black Mooon Spell This Is All Yours Commonwealth Shoelace Ring Encyclopedia Zella Day Right From Real In Bardo Teeth Commune Chinese Fountain Old Man Reverb Soon Away Happy Idiot [Single] In The Pines EP The Jane Shermans Smile City Wrecker [EP] El Pintor

Movie Schedule Movie Showings

Fury

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

John Wick

7:25 p.m., 9:50 p.m.

Nightcrawler

7:05 p.m., 9:55 p.m.

Ouija

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

Saw (Reissue)

7:10 p.m., 9:35 p.m.

St. Vincent

7:35 p.m., 10:05 p.m.

The Best of Me

9:00 p.m.

Alexander & The Terrible, 6:45 p.m.

Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day *Movie showtimes are for Tuesday at the Carmike 7 Theatre located inside the Chambersburg Mall on Black Gap Road.

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Which NFL team has been the biggest surprise in 2014?

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Cale Ahearn

Asst. Sports Editor The NFL is rarely predictable, outside of maybe Peyton Manning’s domination and Jerry Jones’ antics.

The 2014 season has been no exception. The reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Seahawks, have three losses and look pretty different than the powerhouse of last spring.

The Lions lead the Packers in the NFC North, the 49ers are barely hanging on at .500 and the Chargers lost again on Sunday, falling to third place in the AFC West.

Which teams have been the best and worst surprises this season?

Your Sports Editors debate the biggest busts and success stories at the midway point of the year.

Cale The team that has surprised me the most this season is the Arizona Cardinals. This team was seemingly decimated by injury and suspension, and currently sits in first place of the NFC West with a record of 7-1.

Quarterback Carson Palmer has missed extended action with injuries, and linebacker Daryl Washington was suspended for the season for infractions with the league. Yet the Cardinals’ defense is ranked third against the run, and they are in the driver’s seat in the NFC.

Mostly, the credit has to go to head coach Bruce Arians, who nearly led the Cardinals to the playoffs last season before this year’s strong opening. Arians is a known offensive coach, and the Cardinals’ timely offense has allowed them to take some close games early in the season.

It will be interesting to see if the success will continue in the second half for this team, as it will face many of its division opponents for the second time, and teams will have made adjustments to their game plans.

The team that has disappointed me most this season is the Chicago Bears. After high expectations going into the season, the Bears currently sit at 3-5 and are in last place in the NFC North. There truly is no single reason that the Bears are bad, but in fact multiple reasons.

Their offense, which features AllPro wide receiver Brandon Marshall and running back Matt Forte, has simply underperformed.

While much of the blame in the media has been thrust upon quarterback Jay Cutler, he has thrown for 17 touchdowns and 8 interceptions so far this season, which is not an awful ratio. A weak offensive line is the main reason this group is not an elite offense.

Typically, the Bears trademark is their defense, which has historically been known as a top unit in the NFL. However, since linebacker Brian Urlacher retired prior to the 2013 season, the Bears’ defense has struggled to find its identity and has been one of the worst units in the

The Arizona Cardinals lead the NFL

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The 4-5 Giants have inexplicably struggled all season.

NFL. Head coach Marc Trestman is known to be an offensive coach, so perhaps they need a new look on the defensive side of the ball. There is still time in the season for the Bears to turn it around, but they will have to get their act together in the coming weeks to have any hopes of securing a playoff spot.

“We’re very resilient and always feel we’re going to win.”

-Carson Palmer Dave

Arizona is off to a 7-1 start for the first time since 1974. Defensively the team has been lights out, a factor that is definitely the key to the team’s successes this season.

Carson Palmer, the unlikely success story at QB, is quietly putting together the second-best season of his career. He has 11 touchdowns so far with only two picks. Starting five games so far, Palmer is sporting a 99.3 passer rating, with 1,385 yards on 116 completions.

Most recently, Arizona demolished the 6-2 Cowboys 28-17.

“No one freaks out,” Palmer said after Sunday’s win over Dallas, according to NFL.com. “We’re just Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Beall even-keeled and focused. We’re very resilient and always feel we’re going after a 7-1 start. to win.”

I know Arizona has fallen apart in the past after a strong start, but at this point in the season the Cards look like one of the strongest teams in all of football.

As a Giants fan, I have to say that their failure to put together a winning record this year surprises me. Big Blue is sitting at third in the NFC East, and although I have no doubts that the 6-3 Cowboys will be just as mediocre as ever by the end of the season, the Giants will have to pick up the pace to keep up with the Eagles.

Coming into the season, the Giants made some positive moves on both offense and defense. The addition of a solid running back core featuring Rashad Jennings and rookie Andre Williams, as well as the drafting of standout wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., put the Giants in a seemingly good spot to find success.

Defensively the team made moves as well, with Dominique RodgersCromartie a standout addition.

At this point in the season however, injuries to Victor Cruz, Beckham, Cromartie and Jennings at various points of the season have put the Giants in a tough spot. I think Beckham could fill Cruz’s shoes quite well, and I think the best is yet to come for Big Blue.

Monday night’s game against the strong Colt’s offense should answer some questions about the Giant’s future this season.

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Football thrashes Millersville 60-16, totals 662 yards of offense Harman finishes game with 123 yards and 2 scores, hits 60-TD mark Dave Barth

Sports Editor The Shippensburg University football team got its running game going on Saturday, posting 378 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Everything else fell into place in a 60-16 shellacking of the winless Millersville Marauders (0-9, 0-8 PSAC).

Senior running back Blair Brooks matched a career high, running for 171 yards and two scores on 19 carries.

He now has 1,076 yards on the season, and joins an elite group of five SU receivers with 1,000 yards plus in a season. The last to do so was Green Bay Packer John Kuhn in 2004.

The Raiders’ star ’back moved into second place on the career-rushing list, with 2,507 yards on Saturday.

Senior wide receiver Trevor Harman eclipsed the PSAC receiving record bringing his career total to 60.

Saturday marked his 20th career game with more than 100 receiving yards and his 30th game with a receiving score.

Seven different players scored for

the Raiders (5-4, 4-4 PSAC), and SU had touchdowns on nine of its 14 drives.

Brooks started off the scoring for Shippensburg with 5:47 in the first quarter. He capped off a 60-yard 7-play drive with a 3-yard run to put his team up 6-0.

Barely more than four minutes later junior quarterback Chris Lawshe connected with Harman for his first score of the game, a 17-yard strike, putting the Raiders up by 12.

Lawshe came out to start off the second quarter, and found junior wide out Sheldon Mayer for a 50yard score.

Shippensburg scored twice more in the quarter. Brooks picked up a 1-yard score at 10:03, and Lawshe capped off an 82-yard, nine-play drive on a 23-yard quarterback scramble to put the Raiders up 30-0.

At 6:30 in the third quarter sophomore Mike Brown added another score on a 26-yard pass. The score marked the sixth consecutive score for the Raiders and a Lawshe-Harman two-point conversion put SU up by 38.

Millersville put its first points on the board about a minute later.

Junior receiver Sean Quarterman

ran it in from 25 yards out, and a successful two-point conversion brought the score to 38-8.

Harman answered for the Raiders on the next drive, pulling in a 16-yard pass. The quarter would end with the score 46-8.

Shippensburg scored twice more in the contest. Junior running Photo courtesy of Daryl Bughman back Andrew Smith punched in a score from Brooks breaks a tackle against MU a yard out, and firstseason-high 12 tackles for losses in year tailback Colin McDermott the contest and matched a season picked up the Raiders’ final score high with five sacks. Senior linewith 56 seconds in the contest. backer James Brennan had three Millersville had one more score sacks, two of them coming on the eight seconds later on a Myron first three plays. Junior linebacker Myles 71-yard run. But it was too Cortlin Dell returned from injury little to late for the Marauders as and put up eight tackles, 1.5 sacks they ultimately fell 60-16. Lawshe and a forced fumble. finished the game with 17 compleBoth teams committed two turntions for 250 yards, tying a career overs apiece, ending the Raiders’ best with four touchdowns. He three-game no-turnover streak. now has 20 scores on the year, tyShippensburg hosts its final home ing him for eighth on SU’s all-time game against Kutztown (5-4, 5-3 single-season record list for touch- PSAC) on Senior Day this Saturday. downs.

There are 11 seniors to be honored The Raiders’ defense compiled a before the game.

Fantasy Football Week10 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.

Matt Fort — Fantasy Start of the Week

Forte has been a fantasy gem this season. This has been his most consistent season he has put together in recent memory. This week he faces a familiar foe in the Green Bay Packers. The Packers tote the worst run defense in the NFL and should be easy pickings for a back like Forte. In his Week 4 matchup Forte rushed for 122 yards on 23 carries. At best the Packers give up an average 153.5 yards a game. Forte should definitely be in your lineup this week.

Dez Bryant

Last week Dez Bryant did not have the type of day he envisioned when he faced the Arizona Cardinals. His starting quarterback was ruled out and he had Patrick Peterson shadowing him all day. A trip to London against the Jacksonville Jaguars is just what he needs to bounce back. Hopefully Tony Romo will be able to suit up and get Bryant back on track. The Jaguars currently give up the sixth most yards in the NFL.

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Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson has been a surprisingly good fantasy quarterback this season. In standard leagues he has accumulated more than 30 points twice this season. The New York Giants have surrendered an average of 262.4 yards/per game. When you add in Wilson’s running ability he is definitely a must start. Russell Wilson has the most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a QB this season. The absence of Percy Harvin has had minimal impact on the QB’s season. Harvin was rarely used before his departure from Seattle.

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Julio Jones

At the beginning of the season there were high hopes for Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons team. Now it would seem they are on the brink of a total meltdown. If the Falcons are going to make some noise this season it will be up too the likes of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones to make to happen. The Falcons will be facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where they had their best game of the season. Jones had 161 yards receiving and two touchdowns in the blowout win against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has gotten a little better but still ranks 31st against the pass.

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Mark Sanchez

Mark Sanchez’s play against the Texans is the reason he made the list this week. Although it was not perfect he did mange to look comfortable in the pocket and guided the Eagles to victory with two touchdowns. He will be going up against the Carolina Panthers who have been known to have a pretty good defense. That has not been the case so much this year. The Panthers give up the 16th most passing yards and Sanchez has an abundance of weapons at his disposal including wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.

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Women’s soccer shuts out Seton Hill in season finale

BY CALE AHEARN

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The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team tied a school record Saturday recording their fourth consecutive shutout in a 2-0 victory over PSAC foe Seton Hill.

The Red Raiders (7-7-3) dominated their season finale, outshooting Seton Hill (5-10-2) by a 24-7 margin.

Senior Brooke Clippinger scored her first goal of the season in the 42nd minute, and freshman Bailey Bzdak added her second tally of the season in the 61st minute. Those two goals were enough as freshman goalkeeper Kayla Kennedy notched her fourth straight shutout win.

There were a number of school records set with the conclusion of Saturday’s game. Collectively, the team only allowed 14 goals this season, which is the least goals a team has allowed in school history. The previous mark was 17, which was set in 1997. The defensive core and a standout performance by goalkeeper Kennedy helped lead an at-

tack-ending defense. Kennedy also broke the school record for goals against average, only allowing an average of .54 goals per game.

Despite the season ending without a trip to the PSAC championships, this team has a lot to be proud of. It finished at .500 overall, and it was only a game under .500 in conference play. However, the women protected David See Field, compiling a 5-3-1 record at home this season.

There are also reasons to be optimistic for the future of this Red Raiders’ team. Many of the standout performers are young players, such as the aforementioned Kennedy, who is a freshman. The team’s leading goal scorer is freshman forward Jenny Litz, and two freshmen and a sophomore, who are tied at 2, goals apiece, follow her.

With the strong performances from this season, and the youth of so many key players who gained experience during the season, the SU women’s soccer team has a bright future ahead of them, and should look forward to a strong year next season.

Shippensburg out shot Seton Hill 24-7, picking up its fourth consectutive shutout.

Athletes of the Week DAVE BARTH

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Taylor Gottshall

The Lady Raiders finished the season 5-5, breaking the school record with 14 points allowed all season.

Soccer photos courtesy of Ryan Trexler

Taylor Gottshall of Allentown, Pennsylvania, repeats as the PSAC Eastern Division Volleyball Athlete of the Week on Tuesday afternoon for the third time this season. Gottshall followed up her strong performances with 24 kills in two games. She now has 410 total blocks, the most in school history.

On Saturday against Chowan she recorded 15 kills, 14 digs and six block assists.

Blair Brooks

Blair Brooks of Wayne, Pennsylvania, was named the PSAC Eastern Division Offensive Player of the Week on Sunday afternoon.

Brooks matched a career high on Saturday against Millersville, picking up 171 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns.

He has compiled 2,507 yards in his career, good for second all-time at SU. He is the fifth Raider ever to surpass 1,000 rushing yards; he has 1,076 this year.

Photos courtesy of SU sports information