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With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, members of the federal government could strike a new balance on the high court that could affect everyone from billionaire bankers to Shippensburg University students.

The court is made up of nine justices, and up until Scalia’s death, it was Republican controlled, but now there are four Democrats and four Republicans. Because of the equal distribution of political power, whoever the next justice is will determine if the court is likely to rule in favor of Democratic or Republican views.

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an abortion based on who will reelect them. The justices are sworn in for life, and the decisions they make are virtually final, meaning that selecting the next justice is of monumental importance.

The U.S. Constitution gives the federal government little guidance on the qualifications and requirements for an individual to be a Supreme Court justice, according to the Independence Hall Association.

Unlike the prerequisites needed to be elected president or a member of Congress, justices just need to exhibit good behavior while on the court.

The process for a justice to hold office is quite different than that of a lawmaker or the president.

Instead of running campaigns and convincing the people to vote for them, they are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

This means President Barack Obama and his administration are racking their brains to find a person that the Senate will confirm.

Why will it be difficult to get the Senate to confirm someone? The majority of the Senate is Republicans who want to see a conservative Supreme Court justice as much as Obama wants to see a liberal or progressive justice.

The process is likely to take

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Congress decides the number of justices the Supreme Court has. After several changes, there have been nine since 1869. months as the Republicans move to stonewall Obama in the hopes they can elect a conservative president who will nominate someone up to their standards. Politicians, political pundits and presidential candidates alike went so far as to ask Obama to let the next president nominate a justice. Obama rebutted the calls, saying there is nothing in the Constitution that tells him he has to wait, reported NPR. “I intend to do my job between now and January 20 of 2017. I expect them do their job as well,” Obama said, explaining the Senate has the obligation to deny or confirm a nominee he presents to them.

Though it is unclear when Obama will present a nominee and how long it will take the Senate to settle on one, the Supreme Court has important cases to be heard.

The court could move on with eight

justices, but with the political divide a tie is likely to bog the court down.

Since 2000 the Supreme Court decided on the legality of marriage equality, the ability of corporations to donate to political campaigns and whether universities could actively try to make its student body ethnically diverse.

Some cases and issues expected to be reviewed by the court this year include an argument about whether public school unions can charge employees union fees, regardless of whether they are members of the union. This issue may affect hundreds of SU students training to become public teachers. The result of this case may determine whether they will have to pay into a union, even if they do not want to be part of it.

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A3 News SU opens pantry for struggling students February 23, 2016

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Shippensburg University opened a food pantry on Feb. 7 in the Spiritual Center for all SU students as a result of the state budget impasse.

The pantry provides free, nonperishable food items to SU students.

No names will be taken and no questions will be asked; students only need to show up with their student ID in hand to receive food.

The pantry will be open Monday through Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

A committee made up of the athletic department, campus ministries and several other SU departments, created the pantry specifically to help students affected by the Pennsylvania budget impasse.

By meeting regularly, the committee ensures students will have the resources they need in tough times.

The Rev. Jan Bye of United Campus Ministries feels the pantry will

reveal just how many students need the extra help.

“We know, anecdotally, that there were issues with students,” Bye said. “It’s sort of a hidden issue that because of the state being slow on money came much more to the forefront.”

While there is no true estimate for how many students will visit the pantry, there is reason to believe it will be many, according to Bye. Millersville University, comparative in size and demographics to SU, has a food pantry for its students as well, Bye said. Fifty students visited the pantry per semester last year, but the number skyrocketed to 150 last semester because of the budget impasse.

“We know this is a unique time, because state resources being delayed has caused a lot of problems,” Bye said. “Hopefully, some of that stuff can get taken care of with the state and we can help find ways to make sure students are taken care of while they finish school.”

While students are asked to take only what they need, there is no limit to how many times they may come throughout the semester. Students may also make suggestions for different food items to be stocked in the pantry and are encouraged to list any special dietary items they may need.

Bye encourages students to not hesitate in taking advantage of the pantry.

“We don’t want folks to be uncomfortable about this. Everybody needs help sometimes,” she said.

While the pantry only stocks nonperishables, there are other food resources in Shippensburg as well, such as King’s Kettle and Shippensburg Produce Outreach. Shippensburg Borough also has a calendar of when free meals are offered to the community.

“The university, all of us, really want to make sure our students will Photo by Sylvia McMullen succeed in college, and if this is part of what needs to be done, then we’ll Averie Bye-Dickerson and Brittany Eberling stock the SU food do it,” Bye said. pantry that helps students affected by the budget impasse.

Gas leak unites neighbors Student runs from police by jumping out window Troy Okum

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First responders closed Richard Avenue for nearly an hour Saturday and at least two apartments were evacuated after the Vigilant Hose Co. received reports of a gas leak in the area.

Firefighters investigated the report and did not find any leaks, according to Ken Nehf Jr., deputy chief of the fire company.

“We checked the houses and found nothing,” he said.

“They were all clear.”

Nehf said the company responsible for the gas lines was going to be contacted to investigate further. The odor of gas was present in the street, but not in the houses, according to Nehf.

Shippensburg University student Clint Leslie said he smelled gas in the area around his residence at approximately 11 p.m. Leslie, who lives at 52 Richard Ave.,

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“I smelled so much gas,” Leslie said, adding that he was concerned about his 82-year-old neighbor.

Maurita Thomas of 50 Richard Ave. said she did not smell the gas, and was informed about it by Leslie. She said he helped her out of her house and walked her across the street.

Officers from two police departments pursued and arrested a Shippensburg University student Thursday after he jumped out of a window on the second floor of his Naugle Hall room and fled the area.

SU officers were called to the student’s room to check on his welfare because the student was reportedly acting strangely, according to SU police Lt. Thomas Rumberger. Rumberger said he could not release the student’s name until the investigation was complete. The officers knocked on his door around 11 a.m., but the student did not answer. After several minutes he broke his window and jumped out of it.

The student ran from officers and at one point lost them. Four SU officers and at least another four from the Shippensburg Borough Police pursued the student when they found him coming out of the Ceddia Union Building (CUB), according to Rumberger.

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Safety personnel respond to a report of a gas leak on Richard Avenue, which closed the whole road. reported the odor to an employee of Vigilance Security Inc., a company hired to provide security for students on Richard Avenue.

The employee contacted the Vigilant Hose Fire Co., which sent firefighters to the area to investigate. Leslie said he told his friends and roommates to leave the house, but he also checked on his neighbor who shared the building in the apartment next door.

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The student jumped from the second floor of Naugle Hall and ran on foot.

Damage included shattered glass, broken blinds and window screen and blood in the Franklin Science Center.

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SU students assist Shippensburg Responsible Raiders look to reduce risks Derek Evanosky

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This week on campus

What would it take for you to call the police?

For many party-going college students, contacting law enforcement officials is never an option. In the eyes of the Responsible Raiders, communicating with police officers is vital for the safety of the Shippensburg community.

Shippensburg University students decided to take action after attending a township meeting that was held to address problems associated with partying in Shippensburg. SU students collaborated with Dr. Ann Wendle, director of SU’s Connection Program and Drug and Alcohol Services, to form the Responsible Raiders.

The organization, which seeks to reduce party-related dangers among SU students and Shippensburg residents, frequently meets with local officials to discuss safety issues. In doing so, local authorities and SU students are building a more trusting relationship.

“We’re another medium between student and law enforcement,” said Alex Cooper, president of the Responsible Raiders. “It’s to show the community that we care.”

Members of the Responsible Raiders hope that by establishing a relationship between local authorities and SU students, partygoers will be more willing to contact law enforcement officials when potential threats arise.

However, members of the organization believe that further preventative measures are necessary. For Cooper, those measures start with education.

“We want to get to incoming freshmen and educate them so they don’t get to the point where they’re

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Police Briefs Hit-and-run incident in C-6 parking lot

Emmery Johnson of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, came to the University Police Department on Feb. 15 to report that his vehicle had been damaged while it was parked in the C-6 commuter parking lot. According to Johnson, the lower portion of the driver’s side rear passenger door was damaged on Feb. 12 between 9-11 a.m. Johnson did not notice the out of control,” Cooper said. Edu- tween SU and local residents. cating students on the dangers as“There’s a problem with the rela- damage until Feb 14. Officers checked the cameras in the parking C-6 sociated with partying is a crucial tionship between the students and commuter parking lot but could not identify a suspect. No damage esticomponent of establishing and sus- the rest of the community,” Coo- mate is available at this time. taining a safer party scene, accord- per said. “We’re trying to improve Drug paraphernalia found in Kieffer Hall that.” ing to Cooper.

Wendle, who serves as an adviser University police charged Richard L. Nase, Jr., 20, of Kieffer Hall with to the Responsible Raiders, said the possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident that ocactions of the Responsible Raiders curred on Feb. 18 at his residence hall room. Officers were called to Kief“There’s a problem with are completed solely by group mem- fer Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an incident involving the the relationship between the bers. possible use of marijuana in the building. The officers pinpointed Nase’s “My job is to help them get in con- room as the source of the odor and confronted Nase about the situation. students and the rest of the tact with the necessary officials and After searching Nase’s room, university police found drug paraphernalia. community.” provide them with administrative Officers seized the items for evidence. Nase was released and a criminal -Responsible Raiders support. They do most of the execu- complaint was later filed with the local magisterial district judge.

President Alexander Cooper tion on their own,” Wendle said.

SU’s Student Senate officially breaking. That’s when they entered FROM ‘WINDOW’ ON A3 recognized Responsible Raiders as a the room,” he said. “[The student] student organization in November. jumped out of the second floor winWhile the Responsible Raiders Despite being officially recognized, The chase continued toward the dow of Naugle Hall, landed on the initially focused on reducing the the organization has not yet applied Street Hockey Rink and ended near ground and took off running.” dangers associated with partying, for funding through the university. the pavilion and pond next to the Rumberger said the police purResponsible Raiders currently east campus entrance and Burd sued the student on Adams Drive, the organization has recently broadhas approximately 30 active mem- Run stream. The officers tased the but lost him. They later got a call ened its scope.

Because of the damages, noise bers. Members of the organization individual, arrested him and took and were told blood was found in and pollution created by partygo- meet every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in him to Chambersburg Hospital. the Franklin Science Center, acers, the Responsible Raiders are Old Main.

The student was evaluated for cording to Rumberger. The officers concerned with the relationship bethe injuries he suffered from the investigated the blood, and the stupursuit and being tased, Rumberger dent was spotted entering the CUB. said. The student was injured from Officers surrounded the building breaking the window and his trek and found the student fleeing toaround campus. Rumberger could ward the H. Ric Luhrs Performing not comment on any charges the Arts Center, and then pursued him student may be facing or if drugs across the commuter parking lot.

The student ran past the hockey had a role to play in the incident, because officers are still investigat- rink and back up to Adams Drive near Seavers Hall and then down ing the case.

When the officers went to Naugle toward Burd Run stream.

SU and borough officers arrested Hall and knocked on the student’s door they heard noise coming from the student after he climbed a fence and ran onto the ice of the pond lothe room, Rumberger said.

“They could hear the individual cated between Fogelsanger Road moving around inside the room, but and Burd Run stream.

The officers treated the student he wouldn’t answer the door,” Rumberger said, adding that the officers for his injuries and then sent him to heard things being tipped over and the Chambersburg Hospital.

Rumberger said the student was furniture being moved around. The officers knocked on the door for sev- released to a parent and another ofPhoto by Derek Evanosky eral minutes, but the student did ficer will determine later this week if the student will face charges. not open the door.

Richard Avenue is a fixture of the SU party scene, due to its Visit theslateonline.com for “At some point while they were location near campus and lack of non-student residents. further updates. in the hallway they heard glass

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On Tuesday, the African American Organization will have a table about Black History Month set up in the Great Hall of the CUB from 12-6 p.m.

On Wednesday, Jennifer L. Knox will be reading poetry in Old Main Chapel .The event is from 7-9 p.m.

On Thursday, acadmy award-wining actor, best-selling author and philanthropist Hill Harper will speak to students and faculty about diversity from 8-10 p.m. in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

On Friday, Jack Hanna will be bringing his animal friends to Luhrs from 7:309:30 p.m. Ticket options are $23-$37.

On Saturday, the African American Organization and Latino Student Organization will be hosting a youth summit from 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. in DHC 104.

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Lady Gaga tribute to David Bowie at 2016 Grammy’s

Gaga performed the medley with legendary Nile Rodgers.

Guest Writer Starting off her performance by performing “Space Oddity,” she The 58th annual Grammy Awards embraced Bowie’s style and characceremony was, without a doubt, one ter. While singing “Space Oddity,” to remember. Last Sunday night the camera was focused on just her was filled with performances by face and the “digital skin” technolnone other than Kendrick Lamar, ogy showed the infamous lightning Taylor Swift, Adele, the Weeknd bolt across her face that Bowie was and Justin Bieber, to name just a known for. few.

Gaga’s medley of Bowie’s most The death of David Bowie just a memorable songs included “Changcouple of days after his 69th birthes,” “Ziggy Stardust”, “Suffragette day, hit many music lovers hard, esCity,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Fashion,” pecially Bowie’s very large fan base.

“Fame,” “Under Pressure,” “Let’s Bowie was fighting liver cancer and Dance” and the final song persuccumbed to his illness on Jan. 10, formed, “Heroes.”

2016. The awards ceremony seemed The performance itself was very like the perfect place to celebrate his elaborate, as were Bowie’s perforlife and his contribution to music. mances in his time, but many people As a six-time Grammy winner, felt as though she was “too much.” singer, songwriter and actress, Many took to Twitter saying that Lady Gaga rose to the occasion to Gaga’s performance was more like pay tribute to one of her biggest ina bad impersonation of the artist spirations. The 6-minute-plus perand that she needed to do more of a formance, the longest performance tribute to his music. But by Monday of the night was filled with graphics, morning everyone was raving about special effects and Bowie-inspired the performance and stated that she costumes. was the best one to do the tribute.

The reactions from people about Everyone has different perspecthe preformance were mixed, but tives on how the performance went. for a lot of Bowie fans it was a perPhoto courtesy of Flickr user Ron Frazier Some people think it was the best formance that embodied his singing Lady Gaga paid beautiful tribute to recently deceased artist, David Bowie, at the Grammy’s. performance ever and some think it career in the best tribute ever. Lady was awful.

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Taylor Swift and Kanye West drama continues at the Grammy’s Miranda Ikeda Guest writer

Taylor Swift has shot back at Kanye West for his controversial song “Famous,” with a fierce acceptance speech at the Grammy’s this year.

“As the first woman to win Album of the Year at the Grammy’s twice, I want to say to all the young women out there: There are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame,” Swift said in her acceptance speech, without calling West out directly.

“But if you just focus on the work and you don’t let those people sidetrack you. Someday, when you get where you’re going, you’ll look around and you will know that it was you and the people who love you that put you there. And that will be the greatest feeling in the world,”

Swift said, reported Today.com.

West poured gasoline on the fire of their already-tense acquaintance with lines from the song “Famous” off his new album “The Life of Pablo.” In this song, West made some very derogatory comments about Swift.

In typical Kanye West fashion, he went right to Twitter to rant. He claimed that he had Swift’s permission to say the derogatory line in his song, but Swift’s public relations team denied the claim and said that he did not call for approval. Instead, he asked her to release his song on her Twitter account, which she denied. Her PR also said that Swift warned him about releasing a song with a strong misogynistic message.

Now, I have learned over the years that if there is an award show coming up, West and Swift are probably arguing or engaging in some sort of drama.

In 2009, West created a feud with Swift after interrupting her accep-

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The drama between Swift and West seems to be never ending tance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. West jumped onstage after Swift won Best Female Video for her song, “You Belong with Me” over Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies.”

West famously interrupted Swift

and said one of the most quotable lines in award show history, “I’mma let you finish.”

Swift fired back for his interruption, despite his apologies, with the song, “Innocent” from her album

“Speak Now.” In 2010, West retracted his apologies and said he helped her “have 100 magazine covers and sell a million her first week.”

Over the next few years, West and Swift attended award shows without incident and they appeared almost friendly toward one another.

Swift even presented West with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 VMAs. In her speech, she poked fun at West and said, “All the other winners, I’m really happy for you, I’m going to let you finish, but Kanye West has had one of the greatest careers of all time.”

With his latest fiasco on Twitter, West disputed Swift’s past claims of his great career by announcing that he is $53 million in debt. Was his recent feud with Swift just a way to make his new album sell?

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Sensitivity in today’s society: How it affects us as a whole Missy Langdon Opinion Editor

When you sit down to have a conversation with someone, what is the first thing that crosses your mind?

For many, the first thought would be, “What can I say to this person that won’t offend them?” The way our society has been for the past couple years and especially in 2015, everyone has to walk on eggshells with one another.

Some call it being politically correct, but others would disagree and say it is simply taking away our right to freedom of speech. The First Amendment of our rights as Americans clearly says that there shall be no law stating what we can or cannot say. While there is no written law on things that we can or cannot say, there are so many repercussions for speaking your mind, there might as well be a written law. As Americans, we have freedom of speech and that is something that

makes us proud to be who we are.

That is something that brave men and women lose their lives fighting to keep intact. Though we have to respect one another and cannot make obviously racist or discriminatory comments, we should still be able to speak our minds without being put down and portrayed as “bad people.”

A study done by Debate.org asked individuals, “Has our society become too politically correct?” Ninety percent of the people who participated in the survey said, “Yes, it has.” An anonymous commentator on the poll said, “In order to progress as a society, we need to have these different opinions in order to provide different perspectives and make the best decisions politically, socially, and economically.”

People will not go against the Photo courtesy of Flickr user Sharon Mollerus mainstream opinion or view in the fear that they will be threatened, belittled or disrespected. That is not People in today’s society have become too sensitive, which OK. People need to be able to, and makes it hard for anyone to agree on a multitude of topics. need to feel comfortable enough to,

stand up for what they believe in and speak their minds.

We have people who stand up for gay marriage, the Black Lives Matter campaign, pro-life and prochoice groups. While all of these issues involve extremely strong emotions, I do not think that it means we should not be able to, as people, put our emotions aside and understand that everyone is going to have their own beliefs and their own opinions.

I can stand true to my beliefs. I am in the minority of individuals my age. I am a Republican, conservative college student. I am pro-life in every situation. I believe religion is a wonderful thing. But me standing strong for what I believe in does not mean I should disrespect opposing views. People in today’s society need to stand up and man up. We have become too sensitive, and too sensitive will never achieve anything. It will only create problem after problem.

Political polarization affecting the upcoming 2016 election Caleb Huff

Staff Writer Democrat or Republican. Left or right. Liberal or conservative. Unfortunately, there is no longer any middle ground in our political system. The American way of coming together and compromising to solve issues has gone away. It is a very sad reality in which we now live.

One must agree with the other’s side and if you do not, you are ostracized from the group.

It is happening everywhere and dividing us more and more every day, and unless we truly try to put a stop to it, it will have disastrous consequences. I cannot tell you the number of times I have read a post on Facebook or seen an argument on Twitter where people are calling each other “idiots” or “morons” or just putting one another down for having opposing views.

People think that is an acceptable way to have an argument nowadays. At this point you are probably thinking to yourself that this guy is blowing things way out of proportion. Just hear me out. Then you can make an informed opinion with some research of your own.

Partisan politics have gone down

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The upcoming presidential election is going to be greatly affected by political polarization. the tubes, as we all are fully aware of. Congress rarely passes anything, and when they do, the president vetoes it sometimes. We know the drill. This inefficiency has been in place since the 2010 mid-term elec-

tions. There is no more compromise in Washington or around the country, for that matter.

Just look at our own budget problem here in Pennsylvania. We have not had a budget since June

30, 2015, and it does not look like we will get one anytime soon. According to a Pew Research Center study done back in 2014, 27 percent of Democrats see the Republican Party as a threat to the well-being

of the country, compared to just 16 percent in 1994. Nearly 36 percent of Republicans see the Democrats as a threat, compared to 17 percent in 1994.

It is scary to think that these numbers have doubled in just 20 years.

This is the main reason nothing is getting done. Each party thinks the other is clueless when it comes to governing, which is simply not the case, and can be especially dangerous when each party is spouting its rhetoric about the other.

You can see political polarization on the campaign trail this year as we gear up for the presidential election. Each of the candidates paints the opposing party as “evil people” whose only goal is to destroy America from within. It gets their base fired up, which is what they need for the nomination.

In the long run, it is hurting everyone. No matter how many people say it is so, Donald Trump will not be the next Adolf Hitler. Bernie Sanders may have some very radical ideas, but he is not a bad guy.

People just need to realize that not everyone is going to agree with what they are saying. We as Americans have the duty to elect those that will serve the best interests of the country, not of their party.

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Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance may affect her fan base gained a great deal of publicity in Black Lives Matter fights against the past three years. Her back- violence toward black people, as Guest Writer ground dancers were dressed in well as racial inequality and othblack berets — a fashion statement er related issues. The protests are that paid homage to the Black Pan- usually civil, but there have been The halftime performance at Su- thers, a militant political organiza- reports of violence at some rallies — per Bowl 50 was one of the most tion that was started 50 years ago especially against law enforcement. highly anticipated events of the eve- to fight for black rights.

Citizens who strongly oppose Black ning.

The performers included Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Beyoncé.

While most agree it was an entertaining performance, some viewers were offended by underlying messages in the performances. Beyoncé received the brunt of the criticism.

Beyoncé’s successful performance at Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 set high standards for her return this year. In true Beyoncé fashion, she delivered that entertainment in a big way. She performed her newly released song, “Formation.” Some lyrics of the song include, “I like my Negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils” and, “You just might be a black Bill Gates in the making.”

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Noemi Nunez Her performance seemed to be Beyoncé’s controversial performance at the Super Bowl could designed in support of Black Lives have an affect on her fan base for her next show in Hershey.

Matter, an organization that has

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“Deadpool” “Deadpool” is not only close to its source-material, but Ryan Reynolds gave an amazing performance, making the film about an antihero a major hit.

“How to Be Single” The romantic comedy does not play at the heartstrings, nor does it really teach you how to be single.

It certainly reminds one of “Sex and the City,” to say the least.

focuses more on the actual aspects of fame such as photo shoots and the busy schedule, with partying as a social event that is occasionally fun. The app is stressful to manage, especially with having a task from your manager every five seconds.

should not be chastised for her beliefs.

Though a handful of Black Lives Matter supporters have behaved inappropriately to get their point across, Beyoncé’s performance was tastefully done. Most people probably would not have even noticed any kind of political statement if the media had not made such a big deal about the meaning behind the song.

The music video is more political in nature and some of the song’s lyrics are racy, but that has nothing to do with what Beyoncé did at the Super Bowl.

Beyoncé was not vulgar or inappropriate during her performance.

I think she simply left us with an incredibly entertaining show that contained a thought-provoking message to those who chose to look beyond the catchy beat, gorgeous outfits and intricate dance moves.

With her upcoming show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, only time will tell if her fan base will have been altered because of the halftime show of Super Bowl 50.

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Lives Matter were agitated by Beyoncé’s blatant support of the organization.

Using music as a platform for political movements is nothing new.

The media provide people with the opportunity to hear opposing views on controversial issues. Coldplay chose to showcase its support for the LGBT community during its Super Bowl 50 performance just minutes before Beyoncé took the stage.

Social media was split when it came to Beyoncé’s performance.

Some refused to watch the show when they discovered Beyoncé would be using it to support Black Lives Matter. People went as far as saying her message was disrespectful to police officers, especially the ones who escorted her into the stadium. In contrast, others saw her as a beautiful, powerful woman standing up for what she believes in.

It brings publicity to an organization when a celebrity endorses it.

Beyoncé knew the risk of losing fans when she decided to publicly support this cause.

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Adidas proudly showed its support for same-sex couples.

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Asst. Opinion Editor This Valentine’s Day, viewers saw advertisments ranging from chocolate to jewelry, just like every other year. Yet one surprising Adidas advertisment showing the company’s support for the LGBT community caused quite an uprising from the non-supportive population.

Adidas posted an advertisment of a same sex couple for Valentine’s Day advertising their merchandise. The advertisement featured

two women’s legs facing each other and had one woman on her tiptoes, showing off the brand’s running shoes. The caption read: “The love you take is equal to the love you make.” Finally, a major brand name has decided to support the LGBT community in an extremely public way.

The advertisment had one response from Instagram user @ azemann that said, “Shame on you Adidas !!!! I’m going to Nike now,” reported NBC News, which is ironic, because Nike has the Be True campaign in support of LGBT rights. Before writing this article and looking into the brand names

I had never heard of the Be True campaign. Nike did not advertise the new campaign at all and while you can still purchase items from the Be True campaign, it seems that the campaign was more of a fad that was deemed over, and it was time to change our Facebook profile photos back from the rainbow filters.

Nike was afraid of the hate that they would receive if the campaign went viral, yet Adidas kept receiving hate, as seen in this comment by instagram user @azemann, “WTF ADIDAS???? THIS DAY IS FOR BOY AND GIRL, WHEN THEY ARE COUPLE. NOT FOR LESBIANS, STUPID ADIDAS,” reported

by NBC News. Instead of hiding its views on such a controversial issue, Adidas responded. The response, “No, this day is for LOVE. Happy Valentine’s Day,” with a kiss emoji that was the sassiest response that anyone could have asked for.

Adidas went above and beyond, not only by responding to comments, but also by adding a new clause to the contracts many athletes hold with the company. The new clause states that if an athlete that has signed or plans to sign with the company comes out as LGBT, their sponsorships will not be affected.

Adidas has proven that love really does win. *Deadpool background image courtesy of Flickr user Get Gaming Now

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SU students head to Jubilee for fulfilling weekend

Attendees of the conference were able to explore the bookstore for literature focused on Christianity and other topics for them to learn about.

NATALIE EASTWOOD Staff Writer

Rows of lights checkered the ceiling in the dark room and instruments thrummed on stage with several vocalists. As the instruments fell away, the congregation’s voices fell together in folds, like deep waves, small ripples and foaming suds lapping at the shore to create an ocean of 3,500 diverse Christians — 2,000 of whom were college students.

This was the beginning, the middle and the end of the Feb. 19 Jubilee weekend, an annual conference held in Pittsburgh, sponsored by the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO). For 40 years, Jubilee has brought students together to learn and worship.

Nearly 50 Shippensburg University students attended Jubilee alongside people from 35 different countries to gather in worship. The lecture revolved around four parts of the gospel — creation, fall, redemption and restoration.

Between the main worship services were smaller breakout sessions at which students could attend workshops more catered to their majors and interests. Topics

ranged from living as a Christian after college to debating how science fits into Christianity.

“I think it’s an opportunity for anyone to just think about their faith,” said Jen Everett, SU’s campus minister with the CCO. “The conference is more about how your faith integrates into all areas of life, especially work.”

Each year’s theme may change, but the overall message remains constant — God cares about all aspects of humanity. The careers students are about to launch into are a way to serve that God, said Matt Ramsay, SU campus minister with the CCO. This year’s theme, Transform Everything, may have had a different name, but the basic idea is still how to live as a Christian in an all-encompassing way, Ramsay said.

Senior Rebekah Elbel attended Jubilee for the second time and said that the worship portion is an important part of her experience.

“Everyone at Jubilee is encouraged to worship in a way they feel comfortable,” Elbel said. “Since there are people from many different kinds of churches, there are many different styles of worship.”

Unlike the church she grew up in, where the congregation sat quietly in their seats, the people at Jubilee

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Creation, fall, redemption and restoration were four parts of the gospel that lectures were based on at Jubilee and everyone took well to the discussions.

danced, clapped and sometimes ran down the aisle to press themselves against the stage and throw themselves into worship. Others bowed their heads in prayer or reached their arms to the ceiling. “[It was] definitely like last year — you just felt the Lord’s presence in the room,” Elbel said.

Since there are people who come from many different backgrounds at Jubilee, Ramsay said the speakers and music reflect the people who are brought together. From gospel, rock, bluegrass and a taste of reggae, there was something for everyone.

“They’re trying to blend worship styles that people grew up with or know or are familiar with in order to create a unity in the body so that we can all worship together … [The music] is always changing to reflect the body of people we’re bringing here,” Ramsay said.

After the worship and breakout sessions, students met each night for Jubilee-sponsored activities, including salsa dancing, lip syncing, documentaries and others. Late into the evenings, many students gathered in small groups in the hotel lobby, which was connected to the convention center, and sang worship songs, prayed, discussed their beliefs or just had fun. It was not

unusual to walk by a group of college students and overhear snippets of conversation about what they had learned that day.

Another element to Jubilee is the bookstore where people can find specific books that relate Christianity to different careers as well as other related topics.

For Ben Anwyll, senior and second-time Jubilee attendee, he said that his expectation of Jubilee partly rested on the bookstore — it did not disappoint because he found several books to offer him Christian guidance.

“I get more out of the books than anything else,” Anwyll said.

Ramsay said that a big part of Jubilee is teaching students that their majors and future careers can be used as a way to serve God. Sometimes students think that they have to be a minister or a missionary to serve, but even artists, accountants and lawyers can live out their careers as Christians.

“At the end of the trip, there are some students who walk away not impacted by Jubilee,” Ramsay said.

Mostly everyone comes to understand one basic idea: Their majors and their future careers do matter to God. Anwyll attended a breakout session led by a politician who talked

about how he lives out his faith in his career. Anwyll said it was especially impactful for him to find someone who is able to play both roles of politician and Christian because some day he too would like to go into politics.

The most important element of Jubilee, Anwyll said, is how people of different denominations can worship together even though they might have different viewpoints within Christianity.

“I like that there are all different kinds of Christians there and they can find common ground and not squabble too much,” Anwyll said.

For Everett, Jubilee is an especially treasured time because it is where she accepted Christ in 2008 during her first Jubilee experience as a student. Each year since that first Jubilee has been like an anniversary for her faith, Everett explained.

Everett does not expect everyone to have her experience, but she said it is important to come to Jubilee with an open heart and mind.

“I just really want people to encounter God wherever they’re at,” Everett said.

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Life from a gnat’s eye Time to talk, time to listen

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my seat. I could not hear what people were saying and did not realize that the music was blaring because my frustration beat too loudly in my ears. I appreciate opinionated people. I think it is important for people to stand by their convictions; however, I have no respect for statements without logic, and at that point all I heard were opinions without explanation.

Throughout the next two days of Jubilee, I tried to put my own beliefs aside and just listen to everything that was being said. But I did not truly listen until I sat down to talk with my mentor, Matt Ramsay, a campus minister through Coalition for Christian Outreach. He asked me to pinpoint what frustrated me at the conference and so I told him that the black and white right and wrongs in Christianity do not match what is in my heart.

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Phi Beta Lambda allows students to prepare for a future in business

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“I think it is important for people to stand by their convictions.”

–Natalie Eastwood

Members of PBL attended the State Leadership Conference last year. (Left to right) First row: Ryan Newcomer, Jason Laubach, Pam Ranson, Jen Bauer. Second row: Cody Olson, Allison Wilson, professor Edward Pitingolo, Jon While and Doug Michaels.

MARY GRACE KELLER Editor-In-Chief

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Understanding Christianity is not easy, but sometimes the best thing to do is just listen to others around you.

Shhh, just listen. If there is one thing people do not do enough, it is listen to one another.

I attended Jubilee, a Christian conference, for the first time. This weekend, as I listened to multiple Christian speakers, I became furious over what I heard. Then, I listened some more and gained a new perspective.

I did not change my beliefs, but I gained a different way of seeing — and to me that is invaluable.

I sat in sermons where I listened to people tell me right and wrong absolutes of typical hot topics that go against the “counter-culture” of Christianity. As a disclaimer, I do not think that these topics define Christianity, but they are definitely worth discussing.

I listened to people talk and what I heard is that because I do not believe these absolutes, I am missing a piece of the puzzle from my Christian identity. At these times it is hard to call myself a Christian because I do not know how to belong with a group of people whose beliefs go against my own.

So for the first day of Jubilee, I seethed in

For the next hour and a half, Ramsay talked, allowing me to interject with my questions, as he described his background, his work in scripture, his discussions with people outside of the church and how all of those things shape his opinions of Christian beliefs. His reasoning, so in-depth and logical, left me struck by his passion, conviction, and most of all, his acceptance of others. Even though I still do not agree with him, I understand why he believes what he does and for that, I now respect and love him more than I did before.

I appreciated the fact that Ramsay took the time to simply explain his viewpoint. He took off his glasses and let me look through his lenses so that I could glimpse what he sees. This made me think about other issues in which people disagree and how it does not matter if there is not a consensus as long as people are listening to many different voices. From a willingness to accept and learn about people and cultures, we might be able to work with each other instead of against each other.

The possibility for dialogue and listening opens the doors to so many different perspectives, and through that a greater love for those people and the world as a whole.

The world after college can be an uncertain and intimidating place.

Many employers want graduates to have first-hand experience in their field and the grades to match. For the members of Shippensburg University’s professional business club, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), students are already gaining insight into their future careers.

In PBL, students get to meet business professionals, travel to competitions, volunteer in the community and more. Although the club’s name has Greek letters, it is not a fraternity.

It is more like the collegiate version of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). FBLA-PBL was founded in 1940 and the Greek name has stuck.

Junior Allison Wilson, president of PBL, brought the club back to life last year with the help of accounting professor and club adviser Edward Pitingolo. The club was going strong at SU in 2009 and then fell off the radar for a few years. Now it is growing popular again with more than 30 members.

“We really want it to be about preparing you for the world after college,” Wilson said.

Just last week, a state employee came to a PBL meeting to share their experience with students. Guest speakers are frequently invited to PBL meetings.

Members of PBL volunteer weekly at the

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter and help with the SU Food Recovery Network. Once the weather warms up, PBL will work to create a Leadership Trail by Burd Run. Serving the community is an important pillar of the club, according to Wilson.

The national charity for PBL is March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization that fundraises to improve the health of mothers and babies. Most recently, SU’s PBL raised $162 for March of Dimes through a volleyball tournament.

Next on PBL’s schedule is the State Leadership Conference in Harrisburg. Nine members of SU’s PBL attended last year and they came away with eight awards. There is also a National Leadership Conference that students can compete in if they first qualify at the state level. Competitions cover a variety of business topics. They range from tests to presentations to mock job interviews, and more.

“Because of PBL, I’m going to have a job when I graduate,” Wilson said.

The club she helped raise back up has given her opportunities to network with future employers and learn about the field she loves — accounting.

“I’m weird, I like doing taxes,” Wilson said, “Its purpose is to communicate and I like that aspect.” After graduation, Wilson hopes to become a certified public accountant (CPA), and eventually, a partner in a CPA firm.

Whether a student’s passion is accounting or economics, business students can benefit from the experiences in PBL, although the club is open to all majors. PBL holds meetings bi-weekly in Grove Hall Room 101.

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WSYC, 88.7 FM, whose call letters stand for We Serve Your Community, is the student-run radio station at Shippensburg University.

For those unaware of SU’s radio station, which broadcasts from the Ceddia Union Building (CUB), now would be a good time to start paying attention. According to general manager James Bailey and public relations director Matthew Trust, this is going to be a big semester for WSYC. This semester there are two different projects in the works. Although Bailey and Trust are keeping one a secret, they were very excited to discuss the other, which is the Up All Night event.

Up All Night is a 24-hour live broadcast that will take place on April 29. Prizes will be given out during both the day and evening portions of the event. Although they have yet to be announced, Bailey Photo courtesy of WSYC believes that people will be very ex-

cited once they see the prize list.

This event has been hosted in the past by WSYC, but did not happen last year. There were many changes happening with the management positions.

“It was my first year running the PR aspect of the station,” Trust said. “It was the first year as general manager for Bailey as well.” Due to these circumstances, WSYC did not have enough time to prepare for the event. This is not the case now and Up All Night will be returning.

WSYC also plans on having a live broadcasting event in the CUB multipurpose room from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. during the Up All Night event.

This will give students a chance to hang out and enjoy the music marathon with their peers. Although this is what Trust wants to be the “Super Bowl” for WSYC this semester, other events and promotions will be on the way, as well.

In the past, WSYC has taken its equipment to do live broadcasts throughout SU’s campus, which includes spots such as Reisner Dining Hall and the CUB Amphitheater.

These events are meant to expose

students to what WSYC is all about.

They are planning to continue with these types of events throughout the semester.

For those interested, becoming a part of the station is easy. You do not need to be a communication/ journalism major and Bailey mentioned he got started very early.

“I was on air within the first week of my first year,” he said. All one needs to do is reach out to any member of WSYC and he or she will help.

Training would involve learning how to use the equipment, learning about FCC violations and the rules of the station. It all usually lasts no longer than an hour.

Bailey stresses that WSYC is not here for the ratings or to be the best college radio station out there. It is here for the students. It wants to provide a hands-on learning experience and a way for students to have fun and express themselves. With that being said, if you are interested in helping out during this eventful semester, be sure to reach out to any member of WSYC.

Professor Spotlight: Kyle Heim MARISSA MERKT Staff Writer

When Kyle Heim began his educational trek, he did not see himself becoming a copy editor or even a professor. In fact, Heim originally wanted to pursue music, due to his knack for playing the piano.

Heim attended Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota, for his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in communication/journalism.

“To be honest, I was pretty bound and determined to go into journalism, but Macalester didn’t offer it as a major,” Heim said.

After graduating from Macalester College, Heim dove directly into his journalism master’s degree at Northwestern University in Illinois. Heim then landed his first job at the Waterloo Courier in Iowa.

“I basically ended up there because they were the ones that offered me the job,” Heim said.

Heim worked for the Waterloo Courier as a copy editor for four years, which

gave him experience designing pages and reporting. He then switched gears and served as the news adviser for the Penn State University’s school newspaper, at which he enjoyed helping students and seeing their spark of excitement.

Heim also served as a copy editor for the Chicago Tribune in Chicago, Illinois, and the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minnesota, along with serving as assistant city editor for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In addition to his newspaper jobs, Heim was also a professor at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

“I’ve sorta gone here and there and everywhere,” Heim said.

Recently, Heim’s journey led him to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, when he saw a job opening for a communication/journalism professor. Heim admitted that he was drawn to the SU campus after hearing that its communication/journalism department was nationally accredited. Heim mentioned that all schools will tell you that they have a good program but that accreditation seals the deal.

Heim also liked that SU provides stu-

dents with the practical skills and handson experience they need to succeed in the job market through emphasis in student media and internships. Another factor that drew Heim to SU was that all the faculty had professional experience prior to teaching.

Heim stressed the importance of journalism students not limiting themselves.

He explained that journalism students need to be a “jack, queen or king in all trades” as newspaper companies now want someone who can not only write, but also edit and take photos.

“It’s important for journalism students to understand that journalism is going through a lot of changes thanks to technology,” Heim said.

Heim began teaching at SU in the fall of 2015. This semester he teaches editing, introduction to mass communication and communication law and ethics. Heim also is the Cumberland Yearbook adviser, at which he aspires to expand the publication’s online social media presence. Heim says he hopes to get his tenure at SU and continue teaching communication/journalism classes.

Photo by Marissa Merkt

Professor Kyle Heim has worked at numerous publications throughout his career. During his time at SU, he has hopes to strengthen the Cumberland Yearbook as the club’s adviser.

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Historic night for 58th annual Grammys BRENNAN JACKSON Asst. A&E Editor

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were nothing less than spectacular. The politically charged performances and diverse nominations made this year’s ceremony one that will stand out for years to come.

The night started with a performance from Taylor Swift, who was nominated seven times for this year’s Grammys. After her glitter-filled performance, the first televised award was off to a great start.

Unlike what many people believe, the ceremony actually starts before the televised broadcast begins. The bulk of the awards are presented when most of the stars are walking the red carpet.

Before the show had even begun, Taylor Swift won two awards, Best Music Video and Best Pop Vocal Album. She ended up winning three awards, including one of the biggest of the night, Album of the Year, for “1989.”

The first televised award, Best Rap Album, was awarded to Kend-

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(Above) Lady Gaga paid tribute to the late David Bowie, performing a medley of his hits.

(Bottom left) Demi Lovato gave a lauded performance, singing Lionel Ritchie’s “Hello.”

(Bottom right) Kendrick Lamar won Best Rap Album for his acclaimed “To Pimp A Butterfly.” rick Lamar for his album, “To Pimp a Butterfly.” As the night ended he was the biggest winner, with five awards.

He also had one of the most politically charged performances in Grammy history; with his perfor-

mance of “The Blacker the Berry” and “Alright.”

Another highlight during the ceremony included an all-star tribute to Lionel Richie, which included performances of his biggest hits by John Legend, Demi Lovato, Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor and Tyrese.

The tribute was capped-off by Richie performing “All Night Long (All Night).” This was the first of many tributes during the ceremony. Stevie Wonder and Pentatonix performed an a cappella version of “That’s the Way of the World,” in honor of Maurice White, the lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire. Also honored during the ceremony were Glenn Frey, B.B. King and Lemmy of Motörhead.

The biggest tribute of the night was Lady Gaga’s collaboration with Intel to honor David Bowie. Gaga performed a medley of Bowie’s hits, including “Space Oddity,” “Let’s Dance” and “Heroes.” Nile Rodgers also joined her on stage for the tribute.

The night had a few mishaps, however. Adele’s performance of “All I Ask” had sound issues due to a microphone falling inside the piano.

Rihanna was scheduled to perform, but moments before the ceremony started, her performance was pulled from the lineup. Her team issued a statement stating that she had contracted bronchitis.

The biggest shock of the night was not Taylor Swift receiving Album of the Year for “1989,” but her ac-

ceptance speech. A few days before this year’s ceremony Kanye West premiered his album, “The Life of Pablo” and there was a questionable lyric regarding Taylor Swift in his song, “Famous.” The acceptance speech was based around Taylor’s lyric, “There are going to be people along the way who will try to undercut your success, or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame […]”

“But if you just focus on the work and you don’t let those people sidetrack you, some day when you get where you’re going, you will look around and you will know it was you and the people who love you

who put you there, and that will be the greatest feeling in the world,” Swift said.

The night was also full of duets.

Ellie Goulding and Andra Day performed a mash-up of “Rise Up” and “Love Me Like You Do.” Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt performed a mash-up of “Take Your Time” and “Heartbeat.” Tori Kelly and James Bay also performed together. They were both nominated for Best New Artist.

Justin Bieber, Diplo and Skrillex performed a new version of “Where Are U Now” which made the song sound less dance and more rock.

Before the performance, Justin performed “Love Yourself.”

The cast of “Hamilton” also performed the opening number of the show, live from New York City. This is something that usually does not happen, but “Hamilton” has become a pop culture phenomenon. The show won Best Musical Theatre Album.

Certain speeches also stood out throughout the night. Ed Sheeran, won his first Grammy during the ceremony. He said, “My parents have flown for the past four years to come to the Grammys every single year, and every time I lose they go, ‘Maybe next year.’”

While accepting Record of the Year, Bruno Mars said, “This is dedicated to the fans.”

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will be remembered not just for the music, but for the statements made by artists through their performances and speeches.

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Grammy wins and memorable quotes Record of the Year

Album of the Year

Song of the Year

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars — “Uptown Funk”

Taylor Swift - “1989”

Ed Sheeran - “Thinking Out Loud”

Best New Artist

Best Rap Album

Best Country Album

Meghan Trainor

Kendrick Lamar - “To Pimp A Butterfly”

Chris Stapleton - “Traveller”

“I’m a mess, I have to go cry. Thank you to the Grammys, I love you so much!”

- Meghan Trainor, accepting the award for Best New Artist

“Ya’ll can’t read this, huh? You can’t read it, you can’t read braille, a nah nah nah nah nah. I just want to say before saying the winner, that we need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability.”

- Stevie Wonder, joking while presenting the award for Song of The Year “I want to apologize to almost everyone here for what ‘Family Guy’ has said about you.”

- Seth McFarlane, presenting the award for Best Musical Theatre Album Photos courtesy of: Grammy award, YouTube user Chuck Nelbone; Mars, Flickr user Guise Archives; Trainor, wiki user Ronald Woan; Swift, wiki user David Shankbone; Lamar, Flickr user gozamos; Sheeran, wiki user Rodrigomoa; Stapleton, wiki user CAWylie — Quotes acquired from Hollywood Reporter

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The trials and triumphs of vaginas Laura Kreiser

Managing Editor Walking into the Memorial Auditorium lobby on Feb. 18, 19 and 20, one could hear the excited chatter and laughter of many as they talked about vaginas.

So maybe that was not exactly what they were talking about, but the word “vagina” was being thrown around. This was mostly heard when people would say the title of the show, “The Vagina Monologues.”

As people bought their tickets, they could buy lollipops in the shape of, you guessed it, vaginas. They could also write notes and give candygrams to the performers in little bags and could even visit a table with information on Carlisle YWCA Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services of Cumberland County, which received 80 perecnt of the ticket sales.

As people walked in and got settled in their seats, the dark curtain was closed. The only thing people could see was “The Vagina Monologues.” The text was styled like “Orange Is the New Black,” which was also the theme for this year’s monologues.

Once the lights went down and the spotlight hit the middle of the stage, Stephanie Erdice, the director of the Shippensburg University Women’s Center and Chelsea

Ksanznak, co-director of the monologues, walked out to introduce the show. Erdice then called out Madeline Kwarteng, the other co-director, who then presented the Vagina Warrior Award to Ksanznak.

Then, as Erdice, Ksanznak and Kwarteng left the stage as the curtain parted. This revealed risers on each side of the stage with a red and orange background, creating the actresses’ silhouettes against the background.

As three women walked out, the lights came up and the show began as the performers gave different names that are used for the vagina.

This would set the night on a humorous, but serious journey of what women experience throughout their lives.

One of the most humorous segments was “My Angry Vagina” performed by Jennifer Thomas. She stood in front of the closed curtain and began to explain several experiences women have to go through, such as visiting the gynecologist, and why it is almost torture.

The crowd, especially the women in the audience, laughed as Thomas yelled into the microphone about how upset her vagina was at these things.

The most well-received segment was “The Woman Who Liked To Make Vaginas Happy” performed

by Mary Butler. Butler began by sitting backward in her chair, ex-

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(Above) Lisa Newcomer (left) and professor Jennifer Clements perform “A 6-year-old girl was asked.” (Bottom left) Jennifer Thomas performs “My Angry Vagina,” receiving lots of laughs. (Bottom right) Myaah Morgan and Olivia Di Bella perform “My Vagina was my Village.” plaining why she liked to pleasure women. As the segment kept on, the crowd was almost on the floor as they laughed at her explanation of the different types of moans women had. Butler seemed relaxed and some in the audience even said she had “swagger.”

The night was not just about making the audience laugh. Segments such as “My Vagina Was My Village,” explained the torture some women go through in different parts of the world, but specifically focused on rape of young women in Bosnia and Kosovo. The audience did not seem to move and gasps could even be heard during this monologue.

“They Beat The Girl Out Of My Boy…Or So They Tried” was another monologue that followed this trend. The audience listened as the performers explained the experience some transgendered women faced for trying to be who they felt they were. Again, it seemed as if the audience did not move and just listened to what some women had to face just to be themselves.

Once the night came to an end, the performers wore huge smiles as they rushed off the stage to hug their friends and family.

“Everyone did great,” said Madison Dorfman, who performed “Reclaiming Cunt.”

Bulter said she was nervous before walking out. When asked how she felt about being assigned “The Woman Who Liked To Make Vagi-

nas Happy” her first response was, “I guess I am.” Though she added that she had fun doing it.

Kwarteng and Ksanznak said they where happy with the show overall. They said the cast was good and they were happy for the diversity. They also agreed that it was impossible to pick a favorite segment and they loved that each person put their own twist on the monologues.

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‘Transparent’ brings magic to Luhrs Izzy’s View ISABELLA ANGELONE Staff Columnist

BRENNAN JACKSON Asst. A&E Editor

When many people think of magic shows, the words “cheesy and boring” usually come to mind. This is exactly what Drew Thomas set out to dispel and he succeeded.

Drew Thomas brought his latest show “Transparent” to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Friday. Walking into the theater, you could tell this was not going to be the typical magic show. Current music was playing, with multiple lights on stage rotating to it. The music was courtesy of DJ Hollywood, Drew’s traveling DJ. Before the show began, a video appeared on the two screens asking the audience to send in audition videos, by text, to be a part of the show. Shortly after the video had ended, the lights dimmed and the show began.

Before any tricks or illusions started Drew addressed the audience, mentioning that this show was specifically meant for those who are skeptical of magic. He encouraged the audience to use their phones throughout the show to take pictures and video. He also had around 20 seats on stage for audience members to get a closer view of what was happening.

If that was not enough, the stage had been raised to where you could see completely everything under it.

Throughout the show he had several cameras on him at all times. This show was beyond transparent.

At first, the audience did not seem impressed. He even addressed that Shippensburg is a “tough audience.”

As the first illusion began, the audience became very comfortable. He started with the usual cutting a girl in half trick. This was not the usual trick, however.

Throughout the illusion he constantly had audience members checking the validity of the illusion, again proving that he wanted transparency throughout the performance.

Drew used audience members in almost every illusion he did. He also used humor throughout the show.

This is something the audience really enjoyed. One of the funniest moments during the show was when an audience member joined Drew on stage for an illusion. The basis of

There was a lot of death and even more walkers on the mid-season premiere of the AMC hit “The Walking Dead.”

The premiere picks up right where the November finale left off.

Alexandria is completely overrun by walkers while everyone tries to escape with their lives. However, in true “Walking Dead” fashion, not everyone makes it.

While maybe not in ratings, this episode was one of the best episodes the show has ever aired. There was not much dialogue but the action made up for it with jaw-dropping twists and an ending that left the audience wondering what the group was going to do next.

The writing of the episode was fantastic and many are saying it is the best episode in the show’s history.

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Drew Thomas shows his skills as a trained magician when he saws a stage performer in half, leaving her unharmed. The audience was transfixed as to how the tricks were possible. the illusion was a disappearing shot glass.

The moment that stood out during the trick was when he asked the woman to check his sleeves to make sure he had nothing hidden.

She was very comfortable, to say the least and very thorough. After a minute of “checking sleeves,” the theater could not stop laughing, including Drew.

After several illusions on stage, Drew made his way out to the middle of the audience. He used several audition videos to find volunteers for his next set of tricks. He chose a 7-year-old girl who was seen in her video asking to be chosen because “she wanted to entertain people.”

This moment of the show became very special.

Drew did a close-up trick using military dog tags. It was dedicated to those who have been in the mil-

itary or who are serving right now.

The audience really responded to this.

During intermission I overheard a lot of excitement for what was to come next. After 20 minutes of intermission, the show quickly went into the next trick. The trick was the exact one that Drew had performed for his “America’s Got Talent” audition.

The second half of the show also had a very elaborate trick that involved several audience members, a deck of cards, oranges and a magic marker. The chosen card ended up being in the orange, which was randomly selected by another audience member. The crowd really enjoyed this trick.

The night ended with a very heartfelt message from Drew. He asked the audience when they get home to take out a pen and note-

book paper and write out five words that mean something to them. He showed us what he had written down: It was his kids’ names. Shortly after a video of his assistants and crew telling the audience what they believe in, Drew came back out on stage.

He made origami out of a whole sheet of paper using just his fingers.

White confetti fell from the ceiling, creating a snowy scene in the theater. It was certainly a beautiful ending to the show.

The show certainly proved that Drew Thomas has something different to offer compared to any magicians I have seen in person. Personally, I thought he was heaps better than Criss Angel and on the same level as Penn & Teller. The show stayed true to its “Transparent” theme and it really worked.

Each character was tested and played a part in the episode, which was great to see.

As usual, Andrew Lincoln gave a wonderful performance as leader Rick, who had to make some of his hardest decisions yet. Lincoln has been a continuous shining point in the cast since episode one.

It is going to be an interesting rest of the season for the group as it tries to find another safe haven. Fans also have the character of Negan to look forward to, as the show cast Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the infamous character.

The second half of Season 6 will be extremely vital for everyone and will land the characters in a very tough position for Season 7.

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‘The Witch’: Psychological horror proves to be preferred JUSTIN LEE

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The Sundance Film Festival, held every year in Utah, has been home to an eclectic variety of films since the late ’70s. Though many of them are independent films, several bigname directors and producers have showcased their work to get an early response from critics and the movie press in order to save money.

In 2015, director Robert Eggers presented his debut film “The Witch.” Eggers went on to win Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic, at the festival. Later, “The Witch” was selected for a theatrical release of this year.

“The Witch” tells the story of a poor New England family that is banished from a plantation over disagreements of beliefs with the leaders of the plantation. With nowhere to go, the family moves to the edge of a nearby forest and tries to make a new living.

Led by the father, William, played brilliantly by Ralph Ineson, the family is devoutly religious.

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In her first major film, Anya Taylor-Joy superbly played Thomasin, the accused witch.

They rely on their faith to get them through their days. The dialogue may sound dated and its syntax sounds fantastical, but it is engaging. Seeing “The Witch” in theaters gives it the disadvantage of not having subtitles and it demands your attention.

Fortunately, the cast never flubs a line. The children cast in the film deserve extra praise. The family has four children: The elder teenage daughter, a son around age 10 and

younger twins. The entire story centers around the daughter, Thomasin, played by Anya Taylor-Joy and the middle son, Caleb, played by Harvey Scrimshaw.

One day, Thomasin and Caleb venture off into the woods in order to find fresh fruit, but what they discover changes their lives for the worse.

“The Witch” is about a family surviving. We as the audience feel their plight, their hopes and dreams and

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then their sadness. The slow buildup plays on your anticipation for the story to expand and it helps the small setting of “The Witch” seem much bigger than it is.

“The Witch,” as the name suggests, is ultimately a horror film.

It contrasts from other schlock that audiences are often thrown at from big-budget studios. For the most part, mainstream horror films rely too heavily on jump-scares and predictable scenarios that do not

challenge audiences and are often low-brow. Even with all the scary images, I often find them boring.

However, “The Witch” uses the oldest trick in the book: Sound editing. For film, it refers to sound and atmosphere that enhances and emphasizes the story. Loud noises and banshee sounds that come from the soundtrack, rather than the actors, adds a rich layer of intensity.

The best horror films are those that play on psychology. The fear of what you do not see is often more profound that what is seen. The horror is not the focus, however. It is brief and non-gratuitous. The focus is around a man and his family who try to harvest ahead of the coming winter months. The haunting noises and visually striking horrors are kept to a minimum and it allows the family’s story to remain primary.

“The Witch,” like other gems before it, proves once again that an understanding of the language of cinema can result in a great film, no matter how much money a studio hurls at it.

Entertaining, thought-provoking and intense —“The Witch” deserves every bit of praise it receives.

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The Lady Raiders do not disappoint at upcoming 2016 PSAC championship swim meet games: CAT AMORIELLO

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The Shippensburg University women’s swim team wrapped up the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) weekend with many impressive performances. SU swimming spent Feb. 18-21 at the Graham Aquatic Center striving for victory in a variety of events.

After Day 1 of competition, senior Rikki Sargent scored a third place finish overall in the 200-yard individual medley (IM). Sophomore Erin Fife also had a presence in the 200-yard IM with a 15th place finish. Senior Carolyn Meier represented SU in the 50-yard freestyle, pulling out a 14th place finish in the sprint race.

SU had two competitors in the 1,000-yard freestyle. Sophomore MacKenna Angert placed 12th in the event, while junior Kaytee Garcia finished close behind in 15th place. Freshman Carly Alvarado, sophomore Nicole Martorella, Sargent and Meier ended the day with a seventh place finish in the 200yard medley relay.

Day 2 of the PSAC meet started out with Fife earning a first place finish in the 100-yard butterfly.

Sargent and sophomore Rhyan Rodriguez also competed in the 100-

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Erin Fife of Shippensburg University won the 100-yard butterfly on Friday at the PSAC swimming championships in York. yard butterfly, finishing eighth and 11th, respectively.

Freshman Sidney Owens represented SU in the 400-yard IM, finishing in 12th place overall in the race. Both Meier and Angert swam the 200-yard freestyle. Meier tied for seventh place in the race, and Angert finished in 13th place.

SU finished Day 2 by placing in two relay races. Sophomore Nollaig Noll, sophomore Jeanette Welch, freshman Lauren Ellis and Angert

finished ninth in the 200-yard freestyle relay while Alvarado, Sargent, Fife and Meier finished seventh in the 400-yard medley relay.

Day 3 brought even more top place finishes. Angert earned a 12th-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle while Alvarado scored a seventh-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke.

Martorella and Sargent finished back-to-back in the 100-yard breaststroke. Martorella clocked

in fifth and Sargent followed close behind for a sixth-place finish. Fife once again excelled in the butterfly with a fourth-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly. Owens was able to hold her own in the 200-yard race as well, finishing in 13th place. Day 3 was closed out with a sixth-place finish in the 800-yard freestyle relay swam by Ellis, Meier, Noll and Fife.

Sunday — the final day of the meet — brought a total of nine Top 15 finishes for the women’s team.

Meier finished her weekend with a seventh-place finish in the 100yard freestyle. Owens competed in the 100-yard freestyle event as well and finished ninth overall. Alvarado and Angert performed well in the 200-yard backstroke with Alvarado finishing seventh and Angert finishing 15th.

Sargent placed sixth in the 200yard breaststroke while Martorella placed ninth in the same event.

Ellis and Garcia finished back-toback in the 1,650-yard freestyle with 14th and 15th place finishes, respectively.

Sargent, Meier, Noll and Owens rounded out the night with a thirdplace finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The SU women’s swim team finished fifth overall and had an impressive total of 29 Top 16 finishes for the PSAC championship meet, making their 2016 season one to remember.

SU’s men’s swim team finishes sixth overall at PSAC meet CAT AMORIELLO

Asst. Sports Editor The weekend of Feb. 18-21 saw the Shippensburg University men’s swim team compete in the four-day Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) championship at the Graham Aquatic Center.

Senior Jake Dunnigan led the way on Day 1 of PSACs with a 13thplace finish in the 200-yard individual medley (IM). Senior Stefan Szilagyi followed close behind with a 16th-place finish in the same race.

Sophomore Kristian Voulopos finished the first day with a tie for 13th place in the 50-yard freestyle.

Day 2 held many top finishes for SU. Dunnigan finished 10th in the

400-yard IM and Szilagyi was able to snag an eighth-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly. Voulopos represented SU in the 200-yard freestyle with a 16th-place finish in the distance event.

SU had a presence in both the 200-yard freestyle relay and in the 400-yard medley relay, finishing sixth in both races. Swimmers for the freestyle relay included Szilagyi, Voulopos, freshman Evan Smith and junior Shaun Smith.

Voulopos, Dunnigan, Szilagyi and S. Smith made up the team for the medley relay.

SU returned for Day 3 with many fresh legs ready to compete. Voulopos tied for sixth in the 100-yard backstroke and Dunnigan and junior Tyler Clisham finished 13th and 16th, respectively, in the 100-

yard breaststroke. Szilagyi had a sixth-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly.

Some of SU’s youngest swimmers earned a sixth-place finish in the 800-yard freestyle relay. Members of the four-man squad included freshmen Theo McAllister, Shane Kaliszewski and Alex Gallagher and sophomore Quinton Beck.

The final day of the meet included a fifth place finish in the 200-yard backstroke from Voulopos, a 16th place finish in the 200-yard backstroke from Szilagyi, a fifth-place finish in the 200-yard breaststroke from Dunnigan and a 12th-place finish in the 200-yard breaststroke from Clisham.

The meet concluded with a seventh-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay swum by Voulopos,

S. Smith, Szilagyi and Dunnigan.

The highlight for the men’s team on Sunday was Dunnigan’s performance in the 200-yard breaststroke.

Along with placing in the Top 5 for the event, he also broke the school record by 1.22 seconds with a time of 2:04.86.

Seniors Szilagyi and Dunnigan had great showings in their last PSAC championship meet. For the first time in their careers, both seniors qualified for finals in all four of their events. Dunnigan ends his career as an 11-time PSAC individual place winner and Szilagyi finishes his career at SU with nine PSAC place-winning performances.

SU went out on a high note with a total of 18 Top 16 finishes at the championship meet. The men’s team finished sixth overall.

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SU lacrosse has sights set on PSAC playoffs Kathleen Mirgon Guest Writer

Shippensburg University’s women’s lacrosse was ranked 12th in the 2016 PSAC Lacrosse Coaches’ Preseason Poll on Feb. 10.

The team set a goal this year to make it to the PSAC playoffs and it is looking to build on its strengths and improve on past seasons. In the poll, the Raiders are seated above the team they defeated for their lone 2015 conference win, Kutztown University.

For the first time since 2013, West Chester University was picked to finish first in the 2016 PSAC poll.

The Golden Rams are looking toward making their 16th consecutive appearance in the PSAC post-season. They have eight PSAC titles within that span. West Chester University is led by returning 2015 All-PSAC First Team member Ashley Pyle, who led the Rams last year with 41 goals and 31 assists. Midfielder Erin Eckert, attacker Dina Cifelli and defender Mckayl Novak are other All-PSAC selections alongside Pyle.

The No. 2 seed was given to Seton Hill University, which received one first place vote in the poll. Two time

All-PSAC Second Team member Emily Fagan looks to lead the team to PSAC playoffs after her 52 goals and 22 assists recorded last season.

The Griffins also return All-PSAC midfielder Keagan Pontious, who recorded 103 draw controls and 46 ground balls.

For SU, the Raiders will return 16 players from last year’s team.

Similar to last season, the Raiders are a young team this year, consisting of seven upperclassmen. These include senior goalkeeper Ally Frymoyer and attacker Tanisha Joseph. The Raiders also return junior defender Annemarie Cericola, 2015 All-PSAC Third Team member and PSAC leader in ground balls, with 64 for the season. Junior Max Barkley also returns from a successful season after setting the SU record of 96 draw controls.

SU finished last season with a 3-14 overall record and a 1-11 PSAC record. Of these 11 conference losses, only one was by just one point.

The captains for the Raiders this season include sophomore defender Makenzie Magnotta, junior attacker Amanda Frank and junior midfielder Ali Harclerode.

SU is prepared to start its season at Shepherd University on Feb. 27.

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Shippensburg University’s Max Barkley set a school record with 96 draw controls last season.

Student athletes to reveal child’s wish William Whisler Sports Editor

In conjunction with the Shippensburg University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Shippensburg University Athletics Department will host a wish reveal for a local child through Make-AWish Philadelphia, Northern Delaware and Susquehanna Valley on Wednesday night.

SU will be hosting rival Bloomsburg University in a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader on Wednesday. The women’s game is slated to begin at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m.

At halftime of the women’s basketball game, 5-year-old James “Jay” Dawson will be surprised with a granted wish.

Dawson is a boy who lives in Highspire with his parents and twin brothers. His mother, Tiffany

SU SAAC will be revealing a wish along with Make-A-Wish at halftime of the women’s game.

Dawson, is a 2005 graduate of SU. Some things Jay enjoys include playing superhero, riding his bike, watching “Toy Story” and playing with his brothers.

By the time Dawson turned 2 years old, he was already battling constant illness and medical problems. Dawson was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which has resulted in many surgeries and therapies.

Dawson continues to battle neurological damage from operations on his brain occurring at such a young age, as well as additional trauma from the tumor. Despite the health concerns, Dawson continues to enjoy his hobbies and life as a 5-yearold.

SU is hoping for a strong turnout for the event, as it will be a special night for Dawson and his family.

Along with the wish reveal, free T-shirts will be handed out to the first 500 fans in attendance to the game and an ice cream sundae bar will be made available to everyone in attendance at the night’s games.

The wish reveal was made possible by the efforts of SU’s SAAC, which raised more than $5,200 for Make-A-Wish, which allowed SU to host the wish reveal.

SU swimmer Stefan Szilagyi, is this year’s president of SAAC. The family found that Dawson’s condition qualified him for a wish during a stay at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital last fall.

After the application was filled out, a team of volunteers met with Dawson and his family to decide on what his wish would be.

That wish is set to be revealed on Feb. 24 at Heiges Field House.

The SU basketball teams will play their final games of the season that night.

The Raiders are set to begin the PSAC Playoffs this weekend with their opponents to be announced.

The SU women’s team currently holds a 19-6 record on the season, and the men’s team currently holds a 17-8 record.

Wednesday night will also be senior night for the Raiders.

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SU softball picks up three wins in Snowbird Freeze Out tournament William Whisler Sports Editor

The Shippensburg University softball team opened its season this weekend with a bus ride to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The team exploded offensively and was able to pick up three wins in the Snowbird Softball Freeze Out tournament.

Friday featured three games; one against Merrimack University, one against Wilmington University of Delaware and one against Mercy College.

The Raiders started out the season on the wrong end of an 8-7 contest against Merrimack University.

The Raiders fell behind early, trailing by seven runs heading into the fifth inning. In the fifth, Maddie Schafer, Chloe Collins and Anna Warfield all doubled consecutively.

Eryn Caragein then hit a triple to do even more damage for the Raiders in the sixth. Tara Bicko doubled following a walk to record SU’s fifth extra-base hit of the inning and push across two more runs. The Raiders’ offense scored seven runs to tie the game headed into the sixth inning.

Both teams would be held scoreless in the sixth inning before Merrimack University took the lead for good with a solo home run. The Raiders were unable to match Merrimack and dropped the match-up

with a close final score of 8-7.

In Game 2 on Friday, the Raiders faced off against Wilmington University of Delaware. The Raiders’ offense got off to an electric start, picking up six runs in the first frame. Senior Briana Giovenco, whose two-run home run was the first of the season, put the Raiders in a good position early. Caragein continued the offensive production with a two-run triple in the first inning.

Wilmington University of Delaware would cut into the Raiders’ lead, knocking it down to just one with a five-run third inning. The Raiders led 6-5 and continued to showcase their offense.

After Wilmington battled back, the Raiders answered with a run in the fourth inning, two in the fifth inning and two in the sixth inning to put away the Wildcats for good.

The Raiders recorded 15 hits in the game with Bicko, Giovenco, Taylor Pattillo, Schafer, Collins, Warfield and Caragein each having two hits in the victory. Freshman Julia Tosti entered the game as a relief pitcher and allowed just two hits in 4.1 innings, picking up the first win of the season for the Raiders 11-5.

SU continued into the second game Friday and picked up another win against Mercy College. Tosti threw three scoreless innings in the game. The Raiders’ bats pushed across a run in the second, but in the third inning SU scored five runs

behind a Schafer triple. The Raiders added three in the sixth to finish off the game. Freshmen Taryn Wilson and Casey Thompson finished out the mound duties in the 9-1 SU victory.

The Raiders’ Pattillo finished Friday with four hits and five runs scored, while sophomore outfielder Caragein had four hits, including a double and two triples.

The Raiders also saw Collins pick up four hits, Bicko pick up six hits, and Giovenco pick up the first home run in the season for the team and three other hits. Tosti picked up the win against Wilmington and threw 7.1 scoreless innings Friday.

Saturday featured two games for the Raiders, including match-ups

with West Liberty University and New Haven University. The Raiders were victorious in the first game against West Liberty, but fell to New Haven.

The Raiders got off to an early start behind West Liberty’s fielding errors and stole three bases, which led to two runs in the first inning.

In the second inning, the Raiders scored three times off of an RBI triple by Emily Gigliotti and an RBI double by Giovenco. The Raiders led 5-3 after two innings.

Giovenco would widen the lead in the fourth with a two-run single. The Raiders led 7-3 headed into the fifth. Gigliotti would then push across two more with an RBI single of her own. The Raiders held

Throughout the entirety of the season, the Red Raiders have been able to stay on top in meets, beating teams like Waynesburg, Belmont Abbey, Seton Hill, Western New England, Worcester Polytechnic, Elizabethtown, Millersville, East Stroudsburg, Gannon and West Liberty.

The team has had to come from behind to beat multiple opponents throughout the year.

SU also beat higher ranked teams and won matches where they were the underdog.

For the Super Region I Championships, SU has been referenced

with having some top-ranked wrestlers in this year’s tournament.

The Raiders are ranked fifth in the NCAA Super Region I. At 125 pounds, freshman Dustin Steffenino is ranked fifth. Steffenino tallied up a 13-7 record while placing fourth at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) tournament. Included in Steffenino’s 13 wins were three falls and four technical falls.

At 141 pounds, junior Karl Lightner is ranked fifth in the Super Region I with a record of 5-3, featuring two major decisions for the team as well as three regular decisions.

The 157-pound weight class has SU’s freshman Adam Martz ranked fifth in the weight class with an 11-9 record.

The last Raider to be mentioned as a top Super Region I competitor is Evan Ramos. Ramos will enter the competition ranked third, sporting a team-best 20-1 record. Ramos has worn down his opponents all year long and was able to pin his adversaries three times out of the 21 times he has taken to the mat this season. He had two technical falls, four major decisions and a third place finish at the PSAC Championships for the year.

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Senior Briana Giovenco hit the first homerun of SU’s season.

off West Liberty behind a pitching performance from Wilson. Wilson threw five innings to earn her first career victory. Tosti threw the final two innings and retired all six batters to earn her first career save.

The Raiders’ final game on Saturday was against New Haven University, where the Raiders fell 5-2.

SU was unable to score in the first four innings and New Haven took an early 2-0 lead, scoring a run in the second and third innings.

Giovenco picked up her second home run of the season in the fifth inning, tying the game at two, but the Raiders were held in check the rest of the way. New Haven tallied three runs in the top of the seventh to knock SU to 3-2 on the season.

The Raiders’ final game of the Snowbird Freeze Out came on Sunday with a 10 a.m. start against Le Moyne. The Raiders were able to take an early lead but could only muster one run in the game. Le Moyne got a complete game out of starting pitcher Toni Secreti, who only allowed five hits. The Raiders dropped the contest 4-1 and the loss brought their record to 3-3.

SU softball was scheduled to be back in action Saturday with a three-game weekend series against Virginia State University, but the games have been canceled and will not be made up. The Raiders will enjoy a weekend off before continuing their season with a tournament over the upcoming spring break.

SU wrestling nears post-season competition Bob Murray

Asst. Sports Editor As the end of the 2015-2016 wrestling season slowly draws near, wrestlers across the nation prepare for the second leg of their journeys — the postseason.

For the Red Raiders, the road will take them to Erie, Pennsylvania, to battle at the NCAA Super Region I Championships for Division II. Shippensburg University (10-8, 4-3 PSAC), which had a winning percentage of .571, will now prepare for the postseason matchups ahead.

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