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News Editor A former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor discussed the complexities of today’s political climate during a visit to Shippensburg University on Friday.

Fresh off the release of his latest book, “A Year of Change and Consequences,” former Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mark Singel hosted a discussion in SU’s Grove Hall Forum. The talk began at 10 a.m. and was sponsored

by SU’s political science department.

The event was a round-table discussion between Singel and several SU political science students. Each student was allowed to ask Singel several questions, with a total of four topics discussed and approximately 10 minutes spent on each subject.

In his book, released in June 2016, Singel discussed topics including his relationship with former Pennsylvania governor Robert Casey as well as a comparison of past and present political systems.

Singel said one of the key denominators in the past success of Pennsylvania was a level of cooperation

between Democrats and Republicans. He said the state first began to experience challenges after the Democrats seized majority control of the state senate in 1993.

“1993 began in a fog of partisanship — the Democrats received control of the Senate by virtue, much to the consternation of the Republicans,” Singel said.

“I got respect from Democrats and Republicans because we were able to leave our guns at the door and get stuff done when it mattered.”

–Mark Singel, Former Lt. Governor Photos by Jenna Wise

Although friction existed between the two groups during this time, Singel said the “bickering and harsh campaign” of 2016 was not always that way. Singel said, during his terms in office, Democrats and Republicans were more willing to establish a working relationship.

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Singel’s newest book, “A Year of Change and Consequences,” examines different political systems as well as the relationship history between Pennsylvania’s Democrats and Republicans.

“I got respect from Democrats and Republicans because we were able to leave our guns at the door and get stuff done when it mattered,” Singel said.

One particular Republican with whom Singel established a working relationship was former politician Robert “Budd” Dwyer. Dwyer served as a member of the state senate from 1971 until 1981, then as state treasurer from January 1981 to 1987.

In late December 1986, Dwyer was found guilty of 11 counts of conspiracy, mail fraud, perjury and interstate transportation in aid of racketeering.

Before sentencing could begin Dwyer shot himself during a public news conference in Harrisburg. Singel said he received what he later realized was a suicide note from Dwyer shortly before his death.

“To this day, I do not believe he was guilty of anything,” Singel said.

“Politics can be deeply personal. It’s a business where relationships matter and friends die.”

Despite the manner in which his term had begun, Singel said he found success lobbying for issues such as the use of natural gas in Pennsylvania.

“At the time there was this embryonic interest in developing our natural gases,” Singel said. “Pennsylvania is now on the verge of being as strong an energy state as Texas with its natural gases.”

Singel concluded his time at SU by stressing the importance of becoming knowledgeable of, and involved with, local government.

“Because I hold public service in such high esteem, I really expect people to take their positions seriously,” Singel said. “For me it’s a tremendous asset to have some experience in the public sector.”

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A German pharmaceutical and chemical company recently purchased Monsanto, a United States seed company, raising inquiries about the impending future effects on the country’s local agriculture.

According to Heather Sahli, Shippensburg University associate biology professor and campus farm adviser, diversity in business practices is imperative.

“I can’t speak to Bayer’s practices, but having one company supplying so much of agriculture’s seeds and chemicals gives them a lot of power.

It also puts less buying power in the hands of farmers,” Sahli said.

SU has made multiple efforts for the campus to be sustainable through a variety of innovative programs. By working with the community, SU Dining Services reduces its impact on the environment.

“In the coming years, sustainability must be brought to the forefront of the general public’s attention. We need to begin to consider how feasible and responsible our individual actions and everyday decisions, if continued, are in the long-term because we must begin to take better care of the environment,” Mack Hawkins said, speaking on behalf of the SU Geography SU Dining Services promotes

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ways to eat green by locally sourcing food and products from family farms.

There are postings in common food areas endorsing sustainability to students and acknowledging the use of local crops in the university’s dining services.

“From a social perspective, using local produce will help the local economy and the university,” said Viet Dao, the SU Environmental Steering Committee chair.

According to SU Dining Services, the Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium recognizes it for its efforts naming it Pennsylvania Campus Sustainability Champion.

“From a social perspective, using local produce will help the local economy and Photo by Troy Okum the university.”

SU’s campus farm provides fresh produce to SU Dining Services as well as the Shippensburg –Viet Dao, community. SU Dining Services has received food from several local farms in the past, and has SU Environmental been recognized by the Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium as a result.

Steering Committee chair Produce from the campus farm is soil at the farm. We also use netting to Shippensburg residents in need.

Along with dining services, SU also contributes to sustainability through the SU campus farm. This is an area where students can get involved in sustainable agriculture and help make SU more environmentally minded by growing some of their own chemical-free produce.

used by SU Dining Services.

Sahli said the farm does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or insecticides. By avoiding these products, Sahli said the farm is eliminating any contribution to runoff that flows to the nearby Middle Spring stream, which eventually feeds into the Chesapeake Bay. “We use compost to fertilize our

and crop covers to keep insects and mammals from eating our crops.

But, we encourage beneficial insects that will eat the crop pests by maintaining some natural areas at the farm,” Sahli said.

The campus farm donates a portion of what they grow to Shippensburg Produce Outreach, an organization that provides free fresh produce

To rural areas like Shippensburg, local farms are economically and agriculturally valuable. In Pennsylvania, agriculture is a $32 billion industry with Cumberland and Franklin counties contributing nearly $624 million. With the monopolization of Bayer, farming communities run the risk of taking a hit.

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News Editor Upcoming Shippensburg University construction may become an issue to students’ mobility throughout campus, according to Associate Vice President for Facilities Lance Bryson.

Bryson said SU’s facilities department will be renovating its underground electrical and telecommunications systems in May 2017.

The project is budgeted for $9.9 million and is sponsored by SU and

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Approximately 75 percent complete at this time, the project’s plans are slated for completion by the end of this month.

The plans to renovate began in an effort to improve the reliability and performance of the current installations, which includes replacing wires in areas around campus.

The nature of the project involves shallow trenching dug around the perimeter of campus, as well as deeper trenches where they will be needed to reach and replace the current

electrical wires. Bryson said electrical generators will occasionally provide SU with electricity as work on its electrical system progresses.

Throughout the replacement process, sidewalks and roads throughout campus may need to be closed off to students while the replacement process is ongoing, according to Bryson.

Bryson said students and faculty can expect to hear more of the “anticipated impacts” as the design plans are finalized, and as the project’s start date is approached. Bryson said necessary on-campus constituents

have already been briefed, and more information will be released as it is confirmed.

Additional campus construction includes the creation of a pedestrian bridge over Fogelsanger Road, the paving of SU’s rails to trails, as well as major renovations occurring to Stewart Hall beginning in January 2018.

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Homecoming benefits animal shelter Mary Grace Keller Staff Writer

Between the football game, spirit rally and crowning ceremony, Shippensburg University managed to raise $11,000 for some four-legged friends.

Every year, the homecoming court fundraises for a charity as part of the competition for king and queen.

The homecoming committee selected Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter (CVAS) as the recipient of homecoming 2016’s fundraising.

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The social work department is hosting inclusive basketball from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Henderson Gymnasium.

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raised more than $11,000 for the hundreds of cats and dogs housed at the shelter, according to the homecoming committee.

Brandon Christmas-Lindsey and Madeline Kwarteng were crowned king and queen on Oct. 29, raising approximately $1,300 and $2,200, respectively.

“It was a good foundation to benefit from homecoming’s funding,” Christmas-Lindsey said.

He partnered with Kwarteng for several fundraising events, including a stand-up comedy competition and a spa pampering session. Both said the fundraising was tiring at times, but it was worth it in the end.

One month after the homecoming festivities, the staff of CVAS is still shocked by the donation.

“To say I was gobsmacked would be an understatement,” said Jennifer Vanderau, director of communications at CVAS, who is also an SU alumna.

“It gave me hope…and I just am so grateful for that,” she said.

The majority of the shelter’s funding comes from donations, though it does receive support from the township and state, according to Vanderau.

In addition to donations, the shelter survives thanks to volunteers who come to socialize with

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(Left) Jennifer Vanderau holds one of the more than 250 animals currently under the care of CVAS. (Above) Animal care technician Michele Willoughby plays with rescue dog Tate. the animals. Many of those are SU students, Vanderau said, who she described as positive, thoughtful and tolerant.

With more than 250 animals currently under care at CVAS, she said every helping hand is appreciated.

Nationwide, approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter the 13,600 community shelters yearly, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Of those 7.6 million, about 2.7 million are adopted, while another 2.7 million are euthanized, the ASPCA reports.

Moving forward, CVAS plans to put the $11,000 toward its daily operations, Vanderau said. The shelter staff is always looking for more cat litter and pet food, though they ask for pet food with meat listed as the first ingredient. Trash bags, liquid laundry detergent and bleach are also high-priority items. Staff and volunteers clean animals’ bedding daily, Vanderau said, so the washing machines are almost always running.

Trends of alcohol, marijuana use remain prevalent at SU Derek Evanosky

Asst. News Editor Shippensburg University authorities remain certain that the biggest substance issues SU students face are marijuana and alcohol.

Marijuana and alcohol account for nearly all of SU’s drug-related arrests, according to Ann Wendle, SU Dean of Students and Connect Program Director.

“Those are the only things we are seeing with any regularity on campus,” Wendle said.

SU police department Lt. Thomas Rumberger agreed with Wendle, citing marijuana and alcohol use as the

most frequently committed crimes on campus.

“They’re both criminal violations and we kind of treat them the same way,” Rumberger said. “We have a zero tolerance policy on both. So if we get called into a situation and you have either, you’re going to get charged.”

Wendle said because marijuana and alcohol are so dominant among drug-related crimes on campus, she knows what to expect.

“It simplifies our operation,” Wendle said. “I hope that what we have reported is reflective of what is actually going on, but that’s the hard thing about all of this.”

Wendle added that while SU’s campus drug culture remains fixated mostly on marijuana and alcohol, other areas face harder drug problems.

“At other [Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education] schools… there is a lot of prescription painkiller use. But it doesn’t happen here.

At least not enough that it’s on our radar,” Wendle said.

Wendle said she believes the other drug problems SU students face are from Adderall and Ritalin, which she said students take to study and to stay awake.

While SU’s drug problems remain rooted around drugs that Wendle

described as “broadly accepted,” the nation-wide opioid crisis is not far from SU. Six people overdosed on heroin in one night in Shippensburg, according to Wendle. While heroin is not an active problem for on-campus authorities, Rumberger says the drug could reach students.

“The university itself is a microcosm of greater society,” Rumberger said. “Things that are going on in a bigger society could happen here.”

Rumberger said two heroin overdoses occurred in Stoneridge Apartments last fall.

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Professional advises vigilance toward disease Commentary

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Dr. Todd Peterson, medical director of SU’s Etter Health Center, wrote a summary of the illness which was emailed to the SU community. Pennsylvania saw more than 800 cases of the disease last year, he said, and it is not unusual for whooping cough cases to arise.

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Classrooms, residence halls and cafeterias turn into petri dishes filled with disease and illness ready to spread among close-quartered students like wild fires.

More than 7,000 students come and go from across Pennsylvania, state borders and even continents, picking up bacteria and illness along the way. Unknown to them, students can be carriers of the common cold or something more serious.

Shippensburg University sees occasional surges of colds and viruses throughout each semester, but rare diseases can catch people’s attention. One such instance is a case of whooping cough, formally known as pertussis, confirmed in a student at the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School last week.

“Investing in preventative measures can save you and your peers a headache later.”

–Troy Okum, Editor-in-Chief The respiratory disease is highly contagious, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the SU community shouldn’t fear an epidemic.

“High numbers of pertussis are not expected on the college campus and pertussis is not expected to be a serious health threat to college students, faculty or staff,” Peterson said in the email summary.

“However, it is important we limit the spread of the disease as best as we can, especially for the sake of young children or those with seri-

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Dr. Todd Peterson of the Etter Health Center advises the best way to prevent whooping cough is to get vaccinated. Peterson also recommends plenty of rest and healthy eating habits.

ous health problems in our community.”

Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent whooping cough, according to the CDC, but people of all ages are susceptible. Pertussis got its nickname because of its obvious symptoms, which include rapid, sudden and prolonged coughing along with vomiting during or after fits. The “whooping” stems from desperate gasps for air after the lungs are depleted from coughing.

The well-known symptoms do not start from the get-go. Cold-like symptoms are common for a week or more before the illness worsens.

A runny nose, slight fever and occasional cough sound like any number of minor ailments, but if they persist you should consider seeing a medical professional for evaluation.

Peterson advises students, faculty and staff to get or confirm they have a whooping cough vaccine. If you are in contact with someone who is ill with whooping cough you can talk to a doctor about getting preventative antibiotics. Investing in preventative measures can save you and your peers a headache later.

While antibiotics are used to treat people with whooping cough, it is vital for the treatment to begin early. After three weeks the bacteria may have left your body, damaging it along the way, according to the CDC. There is nothing major for the SU community to worry about at the moment, but be aware of what to look for and what to do if you think you have whooping cough.

SU has endured a divisive election cycle and faculty strike. The last thing the community needs is to have dozens of students coughing their lungs out in the library while trying to prepare for finals week.

Take the time to get some rest, lay off the partying and pick up some fruits and vegetables. Additionally, schedule a doctor’s appointment when you get home for winter break. Make sure your vaccines and general health are ship shape before you bring a host of bacteria and viruses back to the petri dish in January.

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Events in Shippensburg during winter break Dec. 17 - Craft sale at Courtyard Shippensburg There will be a craft sale at 503 Newburg Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nearly 20 vendors will gather to sell their crafts and supplies. Guests can also enjoy refreshments like hot chocolate and cookies.

Dec. 19 - SHAPE Gallery Paint-along Shippensburg Arts Programming and Education is hosting a paintalong event at its gallery from 7 – 9 p.m. at 19 E. King St. For $25, participants will learn how to paint a snowman on a canvas.

Dec. 21 - Cirque Dreams Holidaze Broadway musical group Cirque Dreams Holidaze will be performing a holiday-themed cirque show at Luhrs Performing Arts Center from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Dec. 22 - Community dinner The Alexander Stewart MD will host its holiday dinner from 10:30 a.m. until midnight at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activities Center. Anyone who will be alone for Christmas is welcome to eat for free.

Jan. 22 - Seussical at Grove Theatre There will be two performances of “Seussical,” a Dr. Seuss broadway show starting at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 475 Lancaster Drive. Tickets for the event cost $15. The event is for all ages.

Cleaning The Slate

The Slate staff strives to provide readers with the most accurate content, but sometimes we miss the mark. Here, you will find corrections to fact errors we made from the previous week. The Slate staff apologizes for these errors.

In the Nov. 22 issue, on A3, The Slate published a photo credit stating Jenna Wise took the photo of marching students. Andrew Avilla, a staff photographer for The Slate, took the photo.

In the Nov. 22 issue, on C5, The Slate implied Stephanie O’Toole was the woman swimming in the photo. The photo is a stock image of another Shippensburg University swimmer.

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Condom bingo educates students Mary Grace Keller Staff Writer

Using condoms as bingo markers, Shippensburg University students played their way through 20 rounds of bingo in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) between lessons from a sexologist.

Dr. Jill McDevitt returned to SU on Friday for the seventh time over the last several years to educate students about safe sex, sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) and the stigma surrounding them.

After a few rounds of bingo, McDevitt started her first lesson, calling 18 volunteers to the stage.

Each received a card depicting a sexual act. Students were tasked with arranging themselves in order from lowest risk to highest risk of getting an STI. Those who were not on stage entertained themselves by blowing up condoms and batting them around the room like balloons.

Students turned their attention to

the carrots on the tables to practice putting on condoms. McDevitt led the activity on stage using a giant cloth condom, complete with a Trojan wrapper and a volunteer.

Bingo prizes included a minifridge, tea maker, Giant gift card, beanbag chair and Shippensburg jackets — leading all the way up to a $200 Amazon gift card.

Prizes were donated by the Women’s Center, Activities Program Board, Greek Life and the Residence Hall Association.

Each time a voice rang out, “Bingo!” the crowd groaned in response.

The digital bingo board lit up the screen inside the CUB’s multipurpose room. Students snacked on pizza and popcorn while their eyes watched the big screen, wishing for their numbers to be called.

McDevitt taught the audience about the various kinds of contraceptives, like Intrauterine Devices and birth control.

Students then participated in an anonymous poll via text, answering

questions and fill in the blank statements about STI’s.

In response to, “I think people with STI’s are…” students made comments such as “sad,” “statistically average” and “not my place to judge” in a mix of positive and negative answers.

McDevitt encouraged students to keep an open mind about STI’s, explaining how more people have them than most realize.

When it came time for the final round, everyone had to cover their bingo cards fully to win the Amazon gift card.

The winners played rock, paper, scissors for the tie-breaker. Although not everyone could be a winner, they all walked away with free condoms and a little bit more of a sexual education.

Proceeds from the event were doPhotos by Troy Okum nated to Women In Need, of Chambersburg, which serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Students gather at the CUB multipurpose room to participate

Free condoms were given away to the students who attended the bingo event.

in condom bingo while also getting educated about safe sex.

Dr. Jill McDevitt and a student present cards on stage with examples of sexual acts. The cards showed a photo of the act as well as the name of the term.

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Colleges Against Cancer help American Cancer Society Hayden Kephart Guest Writer

By the end of 2016, there will be an estimated 1,685,210 new cancer diagnosis and 595,690 cancer-related deaths in the United States. The American Cancer Society raises money year round to help families who have members fighting for their lives.

Shippensburg University students have the ability to help this cause by joining Colleges Against Cancer (CAC). CAC coordinates yearly with the American Cancer Society to help organize Relay for Life.

Rich Carroll, staff partner of the American Cancer Society, plays a major role in assisting the students.

CAC meets every Monday night in Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Room 104 at 9:30 p.m. At these meetings, the club comes up with fundraisers to help increase the amount of money that is raised for their main event, Relay for Life, while also thinking of companies in the community that will donate either prizes, food or money.

Although the club is small in numbers, the members would like to raise more awareness of their existence by recruiting new members and help get their name and goals out to students.

They have weekly tables in the CUB Great Hall where members promote the club and event through the selling of T-shirts, minuteto-win-it games and having Relay for Life registration.

CAC president Alyson Poorbaugh has been in charge of the club’s activities for a year and a half, but with graduation approaching, she is handing the position over to current vice

president Jason Greenspan in the spring.

Greenspan, a junior majoring in marketing, joined the club the minute he came to SU. Greenspan is a testicular cancer survivor and his own personal experience with the disease influenced his decision to join the club.

“Being a testicular cancer survivor motivated me to make a difference and join this club,” Greenspan said. “I contacted the president of the club at the time and explained my situation and she got me involved as soon as possible.”

CAC holds multiple events throughout the year including 5Ks, Relay for Life, Breastival, Great American Smokeout and Relay kickoff events.

Relay for Life will take place this spring April 7–8 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Clubs and organizations, such as fraternities, sororities and other student groups are to attend the event.

Last year, Shippensburg University raised about $39,000 for the American Cancer Society. Throughout the night, various activities took place such as Mr. Relay, a Shippensburg Dance Troupe performance and various student performances.

Luminarias are also available for purchase at the event. These are bags that are dedicated to individuals who have passed away from cancer. The bags get lined up along the upstairs track and are lit up during the luminaria lap. It is a very emotional time, but one that allows individuals to remember loved ones.

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Recipe of the week: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Maddie Walsh Staff Writer

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Maddie Walsh makes her homemade hot chocolate around the chilly holidays.

Each fall semester, the impending week of finals brings with it the nips of Jack Frost on our noses. Sniffles and sneezes can be heard throughout the dorms and knitted scarves and hats have become a staple in student body attire. Anxiety and excitement have begun their familiar flood on campus as we snuggle under blankets while studying 15 weeks worth of material.

Sometimes it may seem that the stress of finals is too much to handle, but have no fear fellow scholar, for my Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate recipe will soothe your mind and warm your heart for the holidays.

What you need: 2 tbsp. Hershey’s Cocoa – 100% cacao natural unsweetened 2 tbsp. White Sugar 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Mug of Whole Milk Caramel Syrup Whipped Cream Dash of Sea Salt

What you do:

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Colleges Against Cancer hosted a Relay for Life 5k this past October. They also hosted other events such as Breastival and Great American Smokeout.

1. Pour desired amount of milk inside mug; pour milk from mug into pot.

2. Cover the pot and set to medium low heat, stirring often.

3. Once milk is very hot (do not allow to simmer), mix in the first tbsp. cocoa.

4. Mix in second tbsp. cocoa.

5. Mix in 2 tbsp. sugar.

6 Add in vanilla extract and pour back into mug.

7. Put whipped cream on hot chocolate before drizzling desired amount of caramel syrup on top.

8. Throw a dash of salt over caramel topped whipped cream and enjoy!

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Former athlete pursues career in sports information Brendan Gates Guest Writer

From a standout athlete at Mansfield University to a stint in professional baseball, the new Shippensburg University Sports Information graduate assistant has traveled across the United States to finally settle down in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Anthony Renz, who is currently working his way toward a master’s degree in communication studies, is serving as the graduate assistant for SU’s Sports Information.

Renz graduated from Mansfield in May 2015. During his time as an undergraduate, he got a taste of what it was like to work in a sports information department.

The Danville, Pennsylvania, native got his start in Sports Information at Mansfield by reaching out to the director of athletic operations at Mansfield, Steve McCloskey. Renz was hired as a student worker and

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Anthony Renz,

SU Sports Information graduate assistant began learning the ropes of sports information.

“I was originally a work-study [student] on the baseball team,” Renz said. “We would take care of the field or do maintenance on the cages.”

While on the university’s baseball team, Renz manned the hot corner as a four-year starter for Mansfield.

“I logged the most time at third base,” Renz said, “second-most position was designated hitter…and couple times at first base for emergency situations.”

After a successful college career, and like many college athletes, Renz had ambitions of making it to Major League Baseball (MLB).

Renz sparked interest from a few MLB clubs, such as the Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, but unfortunately Renz said it is extremely hard to get drafted because teams tend to sign players who are coming out of high school.

“It was a long shot,” Renz said.

After not getting selected in the 2015 MLB Draft, an eventful summer of traveling across the U.S. ensued for Renz.

Renz started his professional career playing for the Las Vegas Train

Robbers based in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He then went on to play for the Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks located in Fargo, North Dakota.

The final stop for Renz was Evansville, Indiana, as he joined the Evansville Otters. Renz played for the Otters until spring training of 2016 when the team made the decision to let him go.

It was time for Renz to make a difficult decision, knowing that it would be well into the season before another club could offer him a contract.

“Spring training is a really bad time to be released,” Renz said.

“Teams are trying to downsize and are not looking to expand.”

Faced with doing what no athlete ever wants to do, Renz decided it was time to end his career in baseball.

“For me it was bittersweet because I wanted to keep playing,” Renz said.

“I got a rare opportunity to play professionally…I was very fortunate.”

A lasting memory Renz recalled about his professional career came

during a game with the RedHawks.

During a road game in St. Paul, Minnesota, Renz would have awarded all fans in attendance free root beer if he struck out.

“There were 10,000 fans all cheering for me to fail,” Renz said. However, fans were left thirsty because Renz did not strike out.

Now, Renz has put down the bat to begin his next journey in sports information.

“The graduate assistant in our office has a lot of responsibility”, said SU’s sports information director, Bill Morgal.

Renz came in right away and already knew the skills that are necessary for the job, according to Morgal.

“With his work ethic and personality he has been a seamless fit,” Morgal said of Renz. “He can do pretty much every aspect of the job and does it professionally and thoroughly.”

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Diversity reaches new heights through Kwanzaa celebration Zachary Clouse Staff Writer

“A Celebration of Family, community and culture,” — that is what the holiday is about, according to the official Kwanzaa website Shippensburg University’s Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) brought Kwanzaa to Shippesnburg University to celebrate and educate students about the holiday.

Early Saturday morning there were workshops as part of a youth summit for students in grades nine through 12 from Harrisburg, the Greater Cumberland Valley and Philadelphia. Terrell Lyerly, a junior at SU, hosted two workshops with his friend Marcus Watkins. One was called “Dream Chasers” and the other was about men showing emotions.

It showed students how to be ambitious and know where you want to go in life. All workshops were centered around the phrase “Hate Won’t Win.” Lyerly said there were around 60 young students in attendance and

they would be given a celebration after the workshops.

In the Ceddia Union Building’s (CUB) multipurpose room (MPR), the stage had a reggae band playing music, and on the floor there were tables with green and red plastic wrap, dinner provided by MSA and Chartwells, cotton candy, deep fried Oreo’s and a caricature artist.

When the band took a break, three men on stilts came out and danced to music. They stood more than 8 feet tall and wore colorful clothes. They held out their hands to dance with people, which made some laugh and caused them to take pictures. The music could be heard throughout the CUB. Josh Smith, a fifth-year student at SU, is studying sociology with a minor in Spanish.

This was his third time coming to the celebration.

“Kwanzaa is all about unity and around the Christmas time,” Smith said.

Smith was wearing a button up blue and white plaid shirt with a

blue and green bowtie. He added that color is important.

He talked about students receiving a “Kente,” which Taylor Canty, the secretary of MSA explained.

“A Kente is a colorful sash/cloth, which represents the completion of a major goal in one’s life and each color means something different. One might receive this for a high school or college graduation,” Canty said, adding MSA is all about “spreading cultural awareness and diversity.”

Diane Jefferson, director of MSA, went into detail about the organizations intentions.

“We train students to go out and make the world more culturally accepting and diverse. All of our workshops on campus are run by Shippensburg students and the kids just love being on a college campus,” Jefferson said.

She added students all desire a culture and they want to provide the understanding.

“We also promote college advancement for the younger kids should they choose it,” she said.

Photo by Zachary Clouse

Men danced on top of stilts when the band took a break.

Jefferson said having just completed a Latino Explosion, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, they plan on reaching out to the Asian-American community shortly.

When asked how many events

MSA hosts in a given school year, Jefferson chuckled and said, “I think 20 is too few.” She said it is non-stop with things ranging from homecoming to graduation.

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“What are your plans for winter break?”

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Natalie Eastwood

Shaun Bellamy

“I’m going to work and be with my family and friends.”

“I graduate and celebrate Christmas. I’m moving into a new apartment and getting married.”

“I’m going to play in the snow, work and try spiked apple cider.”

“I’m going to be mostly working, but my birthday is Dec. 31 so I’ll be partying for that.”

Carly Whitsel

“I have an internship at a local bank in my hometown.”

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Raiders upend Crimson Hawks, 87–80 William Whisler Sports Editor

Before Saturday’s contest against No. 12 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Shippensburg University coach Chris Fite was challenged to improve the team to 6–0 — a feat that no prior men’s basketball team at SU has ever accomplished.

The Raiders found themselves facing a tough task in IUP’s home gym. The Raiders used an unbelievable day at the free-throw line, (shooting 36-of-40, including 27-of29 in the second half) to upset No. 12 IUP, 87–80.

SU knew it would take a strong

start to get past IUP, and came out on fire. The Raiders shot the lights out of the gym, shooting 59 percent from the field in the opening half, including 50 percent from 3-point range and 81.8 percent from the charity stripe.

The Raiders kept IUP in check in the first half as they shot 40 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from deep. SU forced IUP into nine firsthalf turnovers and used them to its advantage, scoring 11 points off of those turnovers. The Raiders took a 47–31 lead into the half.

After trading baskets, the Raiders held a double-digit lead. A 3-pointer in the third period by SU’s Clay Conner gave SU a 16-point lead with 10 minutes left to play.

IUP would not go away. The Crimson Hawks caught fire and torched SU, going on an unbelievable 20–6 run to take the lead with 4:41 remaining. IUP’s Dante Lombardi had seven points on the scoring run.

SU responded with a run of its own to close out the game. The Raiders used a 10–0 run over a four-minute span where it forced four turnovers to take back the lead and secure the win. The run was fueled by multiple trips to the free-throw line by senior Abe Massaley and junior Justin McCarthur. Both Massaley and McCarthur wemt a perfect 4-for-4 at the line to seal the victory.

The Raiders had four players score in double figures during the game including Massaley, who

scored a game-high 22 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including 8-of-8 at the free-throw line. Massaley also tallied four assists and three steals in the win.

McCarthur had 21 points including three 3-pointers and a 10-of-10 clip at the free-throw line. He is the first player for SU since junior Dustin Sleva last season against Bloomsburg to go 10-of-10 at the charity stripe in a single game.

Sleva also had a strong performance, narrowly missing his sixthstraight double-double. Sleva finished the game with 15 points and a team-high nine rebounds and six assists.

Freshman John Castello also added 10 points.

Clay Conner had a strong game as the sixth man, scoring seven points in 12 minutes of action off the bench.

Overall, SU shot 44 percent from the field in the win, including 41 percent (9-of-22) from 3-point range.

IUP shot 54 percent in the second half (48 percent overall) despite chucking up 35 3-pointers.

Saturday’s win is the first time that SU has defeated IUP since Feb. 27, 2008. The win snaps a six-game losing streak to the Crimson Hawks, in which the Raiders lost by an average of 18 points per game.

The Raiders, (6–0, 3–0 PSAC), then traveled to Seton Hill University to battle the Griffins on Sunday.

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Volleyball ends season at Regional Championships

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Head coach Leanne Piscotty finishes the 2016 campaign with 299 career wins at Shippensburg University, completing the season at 26-8, and 13-5 in the PSAC.

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The Shippensburg University volleyball team made its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in school history and its fourth in the last five years under coach Leanne Piscotty this season.

SU saw its season come to an end Friday, as the Raiders fell to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rival Edinboro University in five sets.

The set scores were 14–25, 25–17, 19–25, 26–24 and 15–13 in Edinboro’s favor.

“We got into a battle with Edinboro — this was our eighth opportu-

nity to go five sets with them,” Piscotty said to SU Sports Information.

“We are rivals for sure because it is always a phenomenal match. We thought we had our opportunities in the fourth set with their backs against the wall, but they came back on us and forced a fifth set. The pressure was on them to make that comeback and they did.”

SU’s history with Edinboro involves a bunch of tightly-contested, five-set matches, including the last eight matches which all went five sets.

Overall in the match, the Raiders outscored the Fighting Scots by five points. But Edinboro recovered by taking the last two sets by two points each to edge SU. The Raiders

achieved a match-point in the fourth set, but Edinboro rallied back to force the fifth and deciding set.

The match also marked the fourth time out of the last five matches between SU and Edinboro that were decided by two points in the fifth set.

The Raiders led 1–0 and 2–1 against the Fighting Scots, but were unable to hold the lead. Edinboro rallied back from a 22–19 deficit in the fourth set and recovered from trailing 9–7 in the fifth set.

The Raiders were led by senior Annie Goerl who finished with a season-high 21 kills and 11 digs, good for her 11th double-double of the year. Goerl also had two block assists.

Freshman Gabriella Johnson was

a strong hitter for the Raiders as well, as she smacked 13 kills.

Piscotty gave Edinboro a different look by changing her starting lineup. She put senior Rebecca Pryor in to matchup with middle hitter Latoya Hutchinson. Pryor ended her career with her strongest match, tallying a career-high 12 kills and just one error. She also led SU with five block assists.

Senior Maura Nolan also became just the ninth player in PSAC history to surpass 5,000 career assists.

Nolan finished with 48 assists, 16 digs and served three aces — the same amount of aces that Edinboro’s entire team had in the match.

Sophomore Morgan DeFloria added 11 kills, and freshman Samantha

Webber added four kills and three blocks.

Senior Maria Peluso led the Raiders with 20 digs in the match, while also contributing six assists and two aces. Freshman Morgan Forstburg also had 15 digs.

The match ends the Raiders 2016 season. SU went 26–8 this season, including a 13–5 record in the PSAC during the regular season.

Piscotty finishes the 2016 season one win shy of 300. SU will look to return to the NCAA tournament next season, as DeFloria, Webber, Forstburg, Johnson and many other young players will return next season.

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Indoor track and field Wrestling drops two weekend home matches dominates season opener at Bucknell University Brendan Gates Guest Writer

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SU’s 133-pound Mike Hafer collects key near fall points against Mercyhurst’s Gage Nicolella.

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Asst. Sports Editor Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) schools Mercyhurst University and Gannon University traveled to Heiges Field House to battle Shippensburg University’s wrestling team in a quad-meet on Saturday.

The SU wrestling team fell to No. 4 Mercyhurst in a hard-fought meet, 20–15. They also lost later in a dramatic contest to Gannon, 26–15.

Against Mercyhurst, the Raiders were up 15–12 after eight bouts, but lost the lead in the final two bouts of the match.

In SU’s match against Gannon, the two teams were tied after eight bouts, 15–15. The Raiders, however, lost momentum as they failed to triumph in the final two bouts, falling to Gannon, 26–15.

Throughout the two matches, SU featured three wrestlers who went undefeated on the day. The wrestlers were 197-pound junior Evan Ramos, 141-pound senior Karl

Lightner and 157-pound sophomore Adam Martz.

The three Raiders led the squad with consistency and morale, but were unable to boost the Raiders to victory.

Ramos is currently ranked No. 2 in the Super Region I (SRI), and capped off his Saturday by beating the No. 5 197-pounder in the SRI, Wes Phipps, 6–4. Ramos displayed his impressive endurance and power on the mat with his hard fought decisions over his other opponents on the day.

Lightner was able to defeat the No. 5, 141-pounder, John Marotto from Gannon, 4–2, in a bout that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Martz matched the performance of his cohorts, going 2–0 on the day. He collected a major decision against Mercyhurst’s 157-pounder, Cole Gavin, and a regular decision over Gannon’s Giovanni Ciotti, 7–4.

The consistent barrage of takedowns and offensive superiority faltered throughout the day, as the Raiders continued to lose tight

matches and fell by only a couple of points.

Young wrestlers stepped up for SU on Saturday. 133-pound sophomore Mike Hafer collected a technical fall over Mercyhurst’s Gage Nicolell, 125-pound sophomore Dustin Steffenino picked up a 9–3 decision against Gannon, and 184-pound junior Hunter Fenk took home a 6–5 win against Gannon.

SU looks to improve on these close bouts, but admires its hard fought battles against two Division II powerhouses. SU is now 3–5 overall, with an 0–1 record in the PSAC. With the post-season drawing near, wrestlers prepare to take on tough competition to make a push at the national championships. This year, SU looks to bring multiple wrestlers to nationals for the first time in a couple of years.

The Raiders have an upcoming match next weekend as they travel to Lock Haven University to take part in the 2016 NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships.

The 2016–17 indoor track-andfield season officially got underway this past weekend with a strong showing by Shippensburg University at the Bison Opener hosted by Bucknell University.

SU earned 52 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifying marks over the two-day competition. It also had seven NCAA provisional qualifiers.

The women’s team achieved 25 PSAC qualifying marks, and two NCAA provisional qualifiers.

The highlight of SU’s NCAA provisional qualifiers was senior jumper Sarah Hunt. Her jump of 19 feet 2 inches was the best in NCAA Division II competition thus far.

Hunt’s triple jump was measured at a distance of 37–11, good enough for third in the competition and another NCAA Division II provisional qualification.

Hunt’s strong performance in the field continued on the track where she led the Raider charge with a time of 7.81 seconds in the 60-meter dash preliminary race.

Another first-place finisher in the Bison Opener for SU was junior Kali Hepner, who competed in the pole vault. Hepner soared to a height of 11 feet 5 3/4 inches to tie for first in the competition and earn a PSAC qualification.

Freshmen Raiders made the most of their indoor debuts for SU, most notably being Mary Ramsden.

Ramsden earned two PSAC qualifications and led the way for the Raiders in the 200-meter race, posting a time of 26.34 seconds. She also ran a time of 8.09 seconds in the 60-meter dash.

Another freshman standout in the competition for SU was Christen Kelly, who earned a PSAC qualification by running 1:01.13 in the 400-meter race.

The men’s indoor track-and-field

team also had some big performances as well.

The team posted five NCAA provisional qualifiers and 27 PSAC qualifiers.

On the track, sophomore sprinter Chris Craig earned an NCAA provisional qualifier by finishing with the top time of 22.01 seconds in the 200-meter race.

Another NCAA provisional qualifier for SU was junior jumper Tra-C Davis, who jumped a height of 6 feet 10 1/4 inches in the high jump competition — the best jump of the meet, as well as the best in NCAA Division II at the time it was recorded.

SU shined in the shot put event, earning two qualifiers. Junior Alec Rideout had a new personal best throw of 56 feet 2 1/2 inches, which earned him an NCAA provisional qualification. Senior Caleb Bartlett rounded out SU with a PSAC-qualifying throw of 46 feet 10 3/4 inches.

The Raiders also had a strong outing on the track, achieving 13 PSAC qualifiers in all six track events.

Those events included the 60-meter race, 60-meter hurdles, 200-meter race, 400-meter race, 800-meter race and the 4x400 meter relay.

The 4x400 meter relay was a highlight for SU, as it won the event. Junior Ricky Meriwether, sophomore Austin Shupp, senior Tim Usher and freshman Keir Miner ran for the Raiders. They earned a PSAC qualification and won the event with a time of 3:24.39.

The Bison Opener is the only indoor meet SU will compete in during the fall semester. The Raiders will now step away from competition for six weeks, until heading to Bucknell again to compete in the Gulden Invitational on Jan. 21.

The Gulden Invitational will be the second meet of the season. The Raiders will then travel to Penn State University to participate in the National Invitational. SU will look to build on its success before heading to the PSAC Championships on Feb. 21 at Edinboro University.

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Swimming dominates at Bomber Invitational

Patriot Invitational Meet PRs O’Toole: 200-yard IM 2:01.61 Alvarado, O’Toole,Fife, Owens: 400-yard medley relay 3:52.17 (SU record) Alvarado: 100-yard backstroke 58.87 seconds Angert: 500-yard freestyle 5:07.94 O’Toole: 100-yard butterfly 55.74 seconds (SU record) O’Toole: 400-yard IM 4:24.25 (SU record) Photo courtesy of Kaytee Garcia-SU Swimming O’Toole: 200-yard breaststroke

Shippensburg University’s swimming team had a strong performance at the Bomber Invitational at Ithaca College this weekend.

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The Shippensburg University swimming team headed to Ithaca College this weekend for the sixth annual Bomber Invitational. Overall, it was a great weekend for the Raiders that included multiple personal bests, as well as strong team finishes.

Sophomore Stephanie O’Toole and junior Erin Fife were the standouts on Friday for the women. O’Toole dominated in the 500-yard freestyle, finishing with an NCAA ‘B’-cut time of 5:03.49. The time ranked her third all-time at SU in the event.

Fife recorded a new personal record (PR) in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.49, placing fourth overall.

Mackenna Angert was also strong in the 50-yard freestyle, earning a ninth-place finish with a PR of 25.12.

Overall, the Raiders had 11 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifying times Friday.

The women’s team finished in third place, despite not having any points as part of its score.

For the men, Friday was a strong day as well. Twelve of 17 SU-individual swims were good enough to qualify for PSAC’s. Junior Kristian Voulopos was SU’s pace-setter in

two events, placing fifth in the 50yard freestyle with a time of 21.64, while also claiming an eighth-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle. It was the first time Voulopos competed in the 500-yard free and his performance was strong with a time of 4:48.18.

Christian Gamboa improved his season PR by five seconds in the 500yard freestyle with a time of 4:51.50.

His efforts were good enough for an 11th-place finish. Other Friday PRs for the men included Callum Hamel and Quinton Beck in the 200-yard individual medley (IM). The men finished Friday in third place.

On Saturday, competition resumed and the Raiders continued to build on Friday night’s success.

Saturday morning, the women won three events and some new additions to their all-time Top 10 lists after two solid sessions at the Bomber Invitational.

SU started the day with a win, as a 200-yard freestyle relay that consisted of O’Toole, Fife, Sidney Owens and Lauren Ellis completed the event with a winning time of 1:37.96.

Carly Alvarado, O’Toole, Fife and Grace Tothero took second in the 400-yard medley relay with a time of 3:54.75. SU then dominated the 100yard butterfly, finishing in first, sec-

ond, third and fourth-place, which is unheard of for a meet that features the competition the Bomber Invitational does. O’Toole finished first in the event with a time of 56.29, while Fife, Rhyan Rodriguez and Owens finished just behind her.

O’Toole again dominated, winning the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:10.48. This put her third all-time in the event in SU history.

Other PRs on Saturday for the Raiders included Alvarado’s swim in the 100-yard backstroke, Angert in the 100-yard backstroke and Tothero in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Nineteen SU swims on Saturday resulted in PSAC qualifying times.

For the men, Shaun Smith had a strong 200-yard butterfly, posting a time of 2:01.79, which is the fastest swim by a Raider in the event this season. Hamel and Jeff Beyer also had strong days on Saturday, as Hamel finished ninth in the 400yard IM, while Beyer finished fourth in the 200-yard freestyle.

Determined to finish Sunday with their strongest performance, the women delivered in the 200-yard backstroke, as O’Toole and Alvarado dominated, finishing first and second, respectively.

O’Toole won the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:04.65, which slightly edged her previous PR.

O’Toole remains in third-place alltime in the event. Meanwhile, Alvarado’s time of 2:05.17 edged her PR by nearly two seconds — keeping her fourth all-time in the event.

Angert also had a strong day, nearly cracking the Top 10 in the 100-yard freestyle. Angert finished the event in seventh-place with a PR of 53.86. Fife also had a non-relay PR in the event, finishing with a time of 54.15.

Ellis matched her PR in the 200yard backstroke while a relay of Fife, O’Toole, Tothero, and Angert allowed Fife to earn a new PR in the first leg of the relay.

“This is one of the best Ithaca meets we’ve ever had,” head coach Tim Verge told SU Sports Information. “We scored and swam very well over all four sessions. We had some individuals who were consistent the entire meet.”

For the men, Beyer entered the SU Top 10 list with a 1,650-yard freestyle time of 16:22.48, moving him into 10th-place all-time.

Other notable finishes for SU on Sunday included Beck’s PR in the 200-yard breaststroke and Alex Gallagher’s 200-yard backstroke.

The Raiders will return home to Donald N. Miller Pool Jan. 14, where they will face off with Edinboro University on Senior Day.

2:17.83 (SU record)

O’Toole: 100-yard freestyle 51.21 seconds (SU record) Owens: 200-yard butterfly 2:11.32 Alvarado: 200-yard backstroke 2:06.92 Strause: 200-yard breaststroke 2:33.66 Ellis: 200-yard butterfly 2:14.82 Voulopos: 50-yard freestyle 21.10 seconds Clisham 100-yard breaststroke 58.74 seconds Bloom: 200-yard backstroke 1:57.55 Fox: 100-yard freestyle 47.81 seconds Gallagher: 100-yard freestyle 51.01 seconds Gyurisin: 100-yard freestyle 49.87 seconds Bomber Invitational Meet Results will be posted online with the Bomber Invitational story.

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It is that time of year – there are sales at all of your favorite stores and decorations are going up the minute the clock strikes 12 the day after Thanksgiving. Although, that is not why we love the holly, jolly season.

Movies that bring back our childhood, or in some cases let us keep living it, fill the air through our laptops, iPads and flat-screen TVs. Here is a guide to help you find the perfect movie or TV show to get you into the holiday spirit.

1. ABC FAMILY’s “25 Days of Christmas” This should be a given, the No. 1 marathon we all look forward to once December rolls around. Twenty-five days with a different holiday staple every day, what more can you ask for? From “The Grinch” to the “Santa Claus” series, there is something for

everyone that will be sure to leave no stone unturned.

2. TCM’S Christmas Classics From the “Nightmare Before Christmas” to “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” TCM has you covered with all of the classics that bring Christmas to life for everyone in the family.

The special begins Monday at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 4:30 a.m. the next morning. The special continues on Dec. 15 and goes from 8 p.m. to 3:45 a.m., and Dec. 22 until 2:45 a.m.

3. The CW’s “iHeart Radio Jingle Ball 2016” With some of the biggest stars in music today, the “iHeart Radio Jingle Ball” is sure to be worth the watch.

With Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor headlining the festival, it falls just short of the usual award show filled with star-studded talent. Catch the big show on the CW Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.

4. NBC’s Showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life” NBC’s Christmas Eve airing of “It’s A Wonderful Life” is almost as iconic as the movie itself. For many, it’s a holiday tradition that has been the heart of their childhoods.

The dramatic story is the base for the perfect film to get you into the holiday spirit and remind us of what Christmas is really about.

5. TBS’s “A Christmas Story Marathon.”

The movie that taught us how to drop a hint to mom and dad about what we wanted for Christmas; “A Christmas Story” may be the most iconic Christmas film of our lifetime.

The line, “you’ll shoot your eye out kid!” is enough to get anybody into the mood for some family time with a side of cookies and milk. It will air Christmas Eve starting at 8 p.m.

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As the holidays approach, it is time to sit down with family and enjoy a bunch of movies to get you in the holiday spirit.

Semester comes to an end; stress piles on Sammi Ennico

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As the end of the semester quickly approaches, it is important to keep yourself calm and not stress out. Even though it is the last week, there are ways to keep the stress levels low.

With finals less than a week away, the panic starts to set in. All your projects seem to be due at the same time, and of course, all of your tests come at once. It is easy to get caught up in it all, but it is key to stay organized and keep an open mind.

One of the most important things to do with finals right around the corner is to make a schedule. Plan out the assignments and which test you have to complete each day and it will help keep your mind on track and prevent panicking about too much work.

Along with making a schedule, creating lists are also extremely helpful.

If writing down everything you have to do is what gets you through finals, then go for it.

It is easy to get caught up in work and studying and many people tend to forget to take some small breaks to just breath or even grab a bite to eat.

You will definitely feel more energized when you return to your work,

and sometimes walking away from your work and coming back refreshes your mind as well.

Eating right also plays a big role in how much you can focus, so eating healthy throughout the day is another thing to help with getting through finals week.

Even though finals are still a week away, it never hurts to start preparing as early as you can. When you have free time before or in between classes, it is helpful to review old assignments.

In your last couple classes ask any questions about what you are unsure of so everything is cleared up in your mind for the final.

By the end of the semester, many have met at least one person in their class they talk to during that time.

Partnering up with them for a studying session or to go over your past tests can make a difference on your final grade.

The main key to acing your finals is to not procrastinate but to stay calm and organized. The sooner you prepare, the better off you will be.

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ABC Family’s Christmas movie schedule TUESDAY, DEC. 6

7 p.m. — The Polar Express 9 p.m. — The Santa Clause

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

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Even though it seems like a month is not a lot of time and you feel like you have to start preparing for next semester right away, it is important to use this time to relax and enjoy time at home with your friends and family.

Make sure you have time for yourself. After a long semester, it is important to pamper yourself a little bit. Even if you are taking a winter class, your schedule still won’t be as packed as it is during the semester. Use this time to relax and watch TV or even read a book.

Spend time with family. A lot of us don’t get to go home often throughout the semester, so taking this time to spend with your family will really mean a lot to them.

Instead of sitting in your bedroom, watch movies or bake some cookies with your loved ones.

Get together with old friends.

After high school ends, people go their separate ways but winter break is the perfect time to get together with old friends. Have a little secret Santa party, or just get together to hang out. Rekindling old relationships is always fun.

Sometimes you don’t realize how much you miss someone until you see them again.

Enjoy the holiday season. It is supposed to be a time filled with cheer and joy. Make sure you fulfill that. It seems like people lose sight of what the holiday season is all about. Decorate, bake, watch movies, drink hot chocolate and whatever else comes to mind when you think of this time of year. It won’t be long until we are back for another semester.

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With winter break and the holidays quickly approaching, it is very easy to simply want to do nothing while at home.

School is extremely stressful and by the time break rolls around, all you want to do is sit and relax. Although that is what break is all about, it’s important to stay focused and prepared for the next semester.

Keep in mind your classes and new schedule for next semester and begin to plan out what you are going to do.

Don’t just completely forget about anything school related because getting back in the swing of things will be 10 times harder than usual.

Another thing to remember is don’t just sit in bed all day, even though you may want to. Get up and do things with your friends from home.

Don’t waste your time doing nothing and instead use it as a way to be productive. Go visit your family members that you might not get to see as often, too. Making it a point to stay active and involved even at home will make a huge difference.

Over break, of course you want to have those days where you want to just relax but don’t have too many of those where you don’t accomplish anything.

Even though we aren’t at school, it still makes a huge difference, depending on what you do over break, on how you start the second half of the year.

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7 p.m. — The Santa Clause 9 p.m. — Elf

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

4:10 p.m. — Disney’s Prep & Landing 4:40 p.m. — Disney’s Prep & landing: Naughty vs. Nice 5:10 p.m. — The Santa Clause 7:20 p.m. — Disney’s Frozen 9:50 p.m. — Elf

7 p.m. — Elf 9 p.m. — Disney’s A Christmas Carol MONDAY, DEC. 19 4:45 p.m. — Santa Paws 2: The FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Santa Pups 7:45 p.m. — Santa Paws 2: The 6:50 p.m. — Elf Santa Pups 8:55 p.m. — National Lampoon’s 9:50 p.m. — Snow Buddies 11:55 p.m. — Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas Vacation TUESDAY, DEC. 20 Christmas in July 4:30 p.m. — Santa Claus Is Comin’ SATURDAY, DEC. 10 to Town 1:40 p.m. — Snow Buddies 5:45 p.m. — The Year Without a 10:50 p.m. — Arthur’s Christmas Santa Claus SUNDAY, DEC. 11 6:40 p.m. — National Lampoon’s 11:40 a.m. — The Year Without A Christmas Vacation Santa Claus 8:50 p.m. — The Santa Clause 12:45 p.m. — Arthur Christmas 9:55 p.m. — The Polar Express

MONDAY, DEC. 12

5:30 p.m. — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 7 p.m. — The Polar Express 9 p.m. — Elf

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

7 p.m. — Elf 9 p.m. — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

5 p.m. — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 7 p.m. — Arthur Christmas 9 p.m. — The Santa Clause

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

5 p.m. — Arthur Christmas 7 p.m — The Santa Clause 9 p.m. — The Search for Santa Paws

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

5:30 p.m. — Jingle All The Way 7:35 p.m. — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 9:45 p.m. — The Polar Express 11:55 p.m. — Disney’s A Christmas Carol

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

4:40 p.m. — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 6:50 p.m. — The Santa Clause 9 p.m. — Disney’s Frozen

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

5:20 p.m. — Disney’s Prep & Landing 5:50 p.m. — Disney’s Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice 6:20 p.m. — Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot 6:50 p.m. — The Santa Clause 8:55 p.m. — Elf

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

4:40 p.m. — Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot 5:10 p.m. — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 6:45 p.m. — Elf 8:55 p.m. — Jingle All the Way

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

5:40 p.m. — The Year Without a Santa Claus 6:45 p.m. — Disney’s A Christmas Carol 8:50 p.m. — The Santa Clause

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

5:35 p.m. — The Santa Clause 7:40 p.m. — Elf 9:45 p.m. — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 11:55 p.m. — Scrooged

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

5:40 p.m. — Elf 7:45 p.m. — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 9:55 p.m. — Scrooged

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‘Check Please’ triggers uncontrollable laughter Laura Kreiser

Managing Editor Burlap sacks, propeller hats, parrots on shoulders and even a mime crossed the stage this weekend at Memorial Auditorium.

From Dec. 2-4, Act V performed the play “Check Please.” The play follows a man, played by Will Ayars, and woman, played by Paige Henne, as they wade through the dating world. Neither of the main characters are given names the entire time, adding to the relatability of how crazy the dating world can be.

Three acts tell a story of how these two people meet, fall in love, fall out and then fall back in again. Each act is littered with blind dates and the occasional glimpse into the man and woman’s personal lives. The audience gets to watch the two best friends fall in love and even get married, which only adds to the insane situations the man and woman get into on the dates.

Members of the audience could not contain their laughter or horror

at certain points. One scene was of a woman and a man, seeming to get along very well, laughing and finding out so many good things, until they realized they were cousins. The audience watched in horror and laughter as the scene unfolded.

Several cast members played different roles, adding to the absurdity of what the play offers. Sydney Thrope seemed to play some of the most outrageous roles, such as a woman with multiple personality disorder and an over-the-top Latin lover. She seemed to get most of the laughs, using her body to accentuate how crazy some of the situations were.

Jasmine Newland seemed to play more understated roles, such as a kleptomaniac and a woman who could not speak English. While she was quieter than Thrope, Newland had an innocent charm that captivated the audience.

Another charm of the play was that six out of the seven cast members were female. This meant many of the women solely played men’s

Photo by Laura Kreiser

Act V performers Will Ayars and Emma Ogden act out the many awkward moments of dating. roles. The audience did not seem to care, but it only added to the craziness of the play.

“It was lots of fun,” Henne said after the play. “I really liked the cast and staff.”

The director of the play, Casey Leming also said many of the adLeming, said she was so excited and aptations she saw were only one or so happy with how the play turned two acts instead of all three. She said out. it was ambitious but worth it.

“I’m super thankful for everyone that came out,” Leming said.

Melissa Etheridge to greet Christmas at Luhrs Marissa Merkt A&E Editor

Amidst the ugly sweater parties and Christmas cookies, Shippensburg community members can have a rock’n holiday season with Melissa Etheridge’s Holiday Trio tomorrow.

Etheridge will be performing Christmas songs from her 2008 album “A New Thought for Christmas” at 8 p.m. for the very first time in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. The show includes songs like “Merry Christmas Baby,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “O Night Divine.”

Shippensburg is one of Etheridge’s first stops for this special seasonal tour. She will be performing with two other members from her band.

In 1993, Etheridge won a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance with her song “Ain’t It Heavy.” Two years later she won the same award, this time with “Come To My Window” from her album “Yes I Am.” “Yes I Am” was on the album

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Singer Melissa Etheridge is coming to Luhrs tomorrow night. charts for more than two and a half years and won platinum six times.

Though Etheridge has not won another Grammy since then, she has released 13 more albums and won

an Oscar in 2007 for Best Original Song with “I Need To Wake Up.” The 55 year old’s most recent album is “MEmphis Rock and Soul,” which came out last October.

This past summer, Etheridge released “Pulse,” a reaction song about the mass shootings in Orlando, Florida. She told Rolling Stone magazine that it was her way of coping and trying to make sense of the event.

The chorus reads, “I am human, I am love/ And my heart beats with my blood/ Love will always win/ Underneath the skin/ Everybody’s got a pulse.”

All proceeds from “Pulse” went toward Equality Florida, the state’s largest LGBT rights organization.

Another cause Etheridge is passionate about is raising awareness for cancer. In 2005, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, more than a decade later, she lives entirely changed.

“I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life,” she told ABC News.

“It excites me every day when I can wake up and feel energy and feel good and feel purpose.”

Etheridge shared her opinions on cancer and health overall in a 2010 documentary called “1 A Minute,” which represents how frequently

women die of breast cancer. The singer is often used as a celebrity endorsement for the Relay for Life cancer walks with her song “I Run For Life.”

Tickets for Etheridge’s holiday performance start at $49 and can be purchased online at www.luhrscenter.com or at the box office.

After a battle with cancer, Etheridge is back to playing Grammy-worthy songs.

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Asst. A&E Editor With hardly an empty seat in sight, individuals both young and old piled in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, to experience the vocal and lyrical genius Art Garfunkel.

In 2010, Garfunkel was plagued with a damaged vocal chord that resulted in a traumatic decline in his vocal range and overall singing ability. Garfunkel views his returned voice as a reborn gift, that with love and gratitude, he must share. While this adverse circumstance resulted in some of the darkest and lowest moments of his life, he stands before his fans today as a public display of passion, vulnerability and recovery.

“Can you believe I’m still doing this job?” Garfunkel said to the crowd, as he took center stage as a single bright light focused on him.

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Hushing the frenzied applause that followed Garfunkel remark, “OK, let’s get to work.”

Garfunkel started the night off with the Simon and Garfunkel song, “April Come She Will.” Breaking up the music, Garfunkel shared a piece of prose from his second autobiographical composition of prose poems that will be released late next year. In this new composition of prose poetry, Garfunkel opens the door to his personal life, inner thoughts and the many experiences that have come along with fame.

Garfunkel continued to alternate between song and prose throughout the remainder of the concert, which provided the audience with a unique experience where words were brought to life in two different literary art forms.

Rather than saving all the fan favorites for the end, Garfunkel treated the audience with “The Boxer” early on, followed by “Scarborough Fair,”

“Homeward Bound” and “For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her.” Intertwining his passion of writing prose poetry with his musical gift, Garfunkel performed the song “Perfect Moment,” which he told the audience derived from one of his prose poems from his 1989 composition, “Still Water.”

Garfunkel has an emotional connection with the song “Perfect Moment,” as he had always hoped to turn one of his bits of writing into lyrics for a song. The deep and soothing vocal and emotional spectrum that Garfunkel conveyed during his performance of “Perfect Moment” harmoniously highlighted and captured his passion for the song.

“Here’s the song that changed my entire life,” Garfunkel said as he commenced the last hit song of the night, “Sound of Silence.”

The entirety of the concert was uplifting and soul captivating as his words and recovered gentle yet pow-

Community picks up banjos for day of fun

On Saturday and Sunday The Thought Lot was filled with an unusual musical sound — banjos. Some of the artists included Erin Inglish (top left), Kevin Neidig and Mary Z. Cox (bottom middle).

During her performance, Inglish spoke out about the tribes protesting at the Dakota Access pipeline. One of her songs, “The American Dream” was dedicated to them.

More than 40 participants came to the event at which they enjoyed lessons, free entertainment and local vendors.

The Thought Lot hopes to eventually have weekly banjo lessons for the Shippensburg community.

Photos by Troy Okum

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Art Garfunkel makes a remarkable comeback after losing his voice in 2010. During his performance at SU he shares his life story, heartfelt music and prose poetry with the audience. erful voice holds the ability to unite and inspire individuals to rise above the circumstances and never give in to defeat.

“Art Garfunkel: In Close Up” was

undeniably more than a concert as it offered both music and a story. It was almost like fans were sitting around the campfire with Garfunkel in genuine conversation and song.

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Little Princess Playhouse delights children Mary Grace Keller Staff Writer

Stewart Hall transformed into the Little Princess Playhouse on Saturday for the double feature production, “Elsa and the Snarls” and “A Princess Christmas.”

Shippensburg University students from theater arts professor Paul Leitner’s Creating Children’s Theatre class put on the shows as their final project. Many of the students are education majors, Leitner said, so acting in the show is a great way for them to interact with children.

Leitner and his wife, human communication studies instructor Gretchen Leitner, started Little Princess Playhouse eight years ago to fulfill the town’s need for children’s shows. Little Princess Playhouse has a production each semester.

“I thought this was not only a great opportunity to do theater, but

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Grant Henry (Kristoff) receives some help applying his makeup from Lexi Haines (Princess Frost) and Nicole Kmiec (Belle). to put on a show for kids,” said junior Cody Haifley, who played Miss Birdleg and the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Visitors flooded Stewart Hall, with

some arriving as early as 9:15 a.m. for the 10 o’clock show. Children sat on the carpet so they could get up close and personal with the actors,

Peluso selected a glass tube of the desired hue.

Peluso explained how different types of metals influence the color it will become. Silver gives a blue tint, gold gives a red tint, iron gives a green tint and Cadmium gives a yellow tint. Peluso used the colors to create striped or speckled designs on the ornaments.

While holding the glass awfully close to the targeted area with his bare hand, one might worry about his safety.

“I’m not super human. Glass is just a horrible conductor of heat,” Peluso said.

Surprisingly, Peluso said that glassblowing does not require a good set of lungs, but instead, the heat does the work. Through skilled spinning in the flame, the glass slowly became transformed into a golden ornament.

After Peluso’s first demonstration, he lingered around the crowd to

answer questions from the audience.

One community member struck up a conversation about Peluso’s profession. Peluso currently has a studio located in Dover, where he offers glassblowing classes. He explained that since glassblowers have a large overhead fee, they do not make a lot of money.

“We just do it because we like to do it,” Peluso said, “not to mention, I hate being cold.”

Peluso got started in glassblowing after signing up for a class in college on a whim. Afterward, he discovered that one of his ancient relatives used to do glassblowing in Italy and Germany.

Later, Peluso created a red, white and green icicle for a young boy per his request for an ornament. He said the process is all about twisting and heat.

“What’s nice about making icicles is they can be kind of gangly and they still turn out,” Peluso said.

Peluso’s demonstrations provided a mesmerizing form of entertainment for Shippensburg community members.

who were just a step up on the small stage. Many children dressed up as princesses or wore their best Christmas outfits for the occasion. About 125 people came to the first show.

Although some of the actors were new to the Little Princess Playhouse, many were veterans who had taken the class previously. Senior Alyson Poorbaugh returned for her fourth time.

“Just seeing the pure joy from all the kids makes it worth it,” Poorbaugh, who played Holly, said.

In the first show, “Elsa and the Snarls,” Halle Shank played Elsa from the movie “Frozen.” Elsa wakes up each morning with her hair horribly tangled. It takes the princesses of Disneyland hours to comb out her messy hair. Kristoff, played by Grant Henry, discovers that Maleficent, played by Gillian Mencken, is using a magical hairbrush to ruin Elsa’s hair.

Elsa and her sister Anna, played

by Alexandria Hamill, try to warm Maleficent’s heart by spending time with her in the castle doing the things she enjoys, like playing with her toads and snakes. The other princesses decorate the castle with Christmas lights and fill Maleficent’s calendar with social engagements.

In return for their friendship, Maleficent gives Anna another magic hairbrush to cure Elsa of her snarled hair.

With only a minute to spare the cast quickly rotated to its next show, “A Princess Christmas.” Poorbaugh and Brittany Newlin played as third grade students in the play. The two created the play for their class and based it on their favorite book, “Pinkalicious.”

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Art blows community members’ minds Marissa Merkt A&E Editor

The Shippensburg Arts Programming & Education (SHAPE) gallery door was blocked from attendees flocking to see glassblower Mike Peluso on Friday evening.

Peluso was a special guest for the SHAPE gallery’s annual holiday party. He performed multiple demonstrations, showing how he intricately molded ornaments.

“Every year, the holiday party has always been a favorite event — a happy way to end the year for SHAPE,” said Anne Cherry, SHAPE’s reception coordinator.

During Peluso’s first glassblowing demonstration he talked about the history of glassblowing. According to Peluso, glassblowing has been around for thousands of years, dating back to the Egyptians. While the technology is changing, the technique is not.

The ornaments started out looking like a lollipop with a long, slender tube and rounded end. To add color,

Photos by Marissa Merkt

Artist Mike Peluso provided glassblowing demonstrations at the SHAPE gallery’s annual holiday party. His vibrant ornaments are available to purchase for Christmas gifts now until Dec. 16.

The “Give the Gift of Art” exhibit remained up during the party for community members to purchase and admire.

“This is the only show that’s up for more than one month,” said Darin Robillard, the SHAPE gallery event coordinator and a board member.

Shippensburg University alumna Jess Collins came out to the event

after being invited by a friend. It was her first time at the gallery.

“I really like it. It’s a great place to get Christmas presents,” Collins said while admiring handcrafted earrings.

Peluso’s vibrant ornaments are available to purchase at SHAPE gallery for $20, or three for $50. The exhibit will be up until Dec. 16.

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From animated movies like “Finding Dory,” “The BFG” and “Kubo and the Two Strings” to superhero and action movies like “Captain America: Civil War,” “Suicide Squad” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” these movies and more brought excitement and had me wondering what 2017 would bring us.

Looking at the current list of movies for 2017, there are a few that have the potential for success and others that may raise some eyebrows.

The first one that will definitely shock moviegoers is Jordan Peele’s “Get Out.” The film is about a young black man named Chris and his romantic relationship with a white woman named Rose. Chris has to meet Rose’s parents but things go wrong from there.

In the trailer, Chris believes the parents initial awkwardness was due to the fact their daughter was dating a black man, but more disturbing events follow that reveal the real intentions of Rose’s parents

and the community. Peele’s movie is more of a truth telling on race.

This movie is going to be disturbing because it is depicting how a certain race is seen by others. For instance, in one scene from the trailer, a cop pulls Rose over, but then starts questioning Chris who was the passenger. “Get Out” will come out in February.

Another movie expected to debut next year is the steamy “Fifty Shades Darker.” The film will be the second installment from the book series written by E. L. James.

The first film, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” is about a man named Christian Grey who meets a young woman named Ana Steele and together they explore his world of sex in the most unpredictable ways. At the end of the first film, Ana is seen leaving Christian, and presumably, this is where the second film picks up.

In “Fifty Shades Darker,” Chris-

tian tries to get Ana back, but his past encounters come back to haunt him and stop whatever future Ana and Christian want to have together. “Fifty Shades Darker” comes out Feb. 10.

The final movie on the list is “Logan.”

This film is part of the X-Men series and follows the aftermath plot line of “X-Men: Days of Future Past” where it is 2024 and the birth rate of mutants is going down. In the movie, an aging Logan, known as Wolverine, and professor Xavier try to protect a mutant girl from forces that want to turn her into a killing machine. “Logan” will be released on March 3.

With these movies and others like “John Wick: Chapter 2,” “The Bye Bye Man” and animated movies like “Boss Baby,” 2017 should be a great year for entertainment.

Writers share sweetness Laura Kreiser

Managing Editor Cookies, cake pops, apple cider, lemonade, English students and professors littered the Dauphin Humanities Center “fish bowl” lounge for the English department’s first Cookie Slam.

Lexi Mills, an English major, said she put together the Cookie Slam as part of a class project, but the idea was spawned from the Scream Slam earlier this year.

Shippensburg University English chair and professor Shari Horner said the English department hands out cookies to students before finals and has been doing this for the past five years.

“It’s a nice way to get together and socialize,” Horner said.

Heather Ritter, co-editor of The

Reflector, said, “This is finals stress relief.”

Professors and students mingled along the top floor, while art students held an art sale on the lower floor in the lounge.

Dean James Mike even made an appearance, grabbing a few cookies and mingling with the students and professors.

“The smell of cookies brought me here,” Mike said with a laugh. “I wanted to see the students and faculty interacting.”

After the cookies were pillaged, the professors and students moved to the right side of the room, making a stage for the poetry reading.

From their own works to poems pulled from books and their phones, students and professors filled the room with tales ranging from cows to heartache.

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Movie Showtimes

Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 7 at Carmike Cinema 7 in Chambersburg

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2. Closer- The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

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3. Starboy- TheWeeknd ft. Daft Punk

1. Moana 7:00 p.m.

4. 24K Magic- Bruno Mars

2. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

5. Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)- Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall

3. Allied 7:10 p.m.

4. Trolls 7:25 p.m.

6. Side to Side- Ariana Grand ft. Nicki Minaj 7. Heathens- twenty one pilots

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Billboard Top 10 1. Black Beatles- Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane

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8. Let Me Love You- DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber

5. Arrival 7:15 p.m.

9. Broccoli- D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty

6. Bad Santa 2 7:30 p.m.

10. Don’t Wanna Know- Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar

7. Hacksaw Ridge 7:15 p.m.

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