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Raiders cheer the Eagles to victory, C1
McCarthur breaks shooting record, D1
SU art and design faculty share artwork, E1
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Students march together with their fists up from the Old Main fountain to the Tuscarora Room at Reisner Dining Hall. The event began with speakers Pamela O’Berry and SU President Laurie Carter. The march was called by MSA Director Diane L. Jefferson, Kapri L. Brown and the Harmonic Voices of Truth Gospel Choir.
March for Humanity launches Black History Month events Phillip Young Staff Writer
The Honorable Pamela O’Berry and Shippensburg University President Laurie Carter helped lead the SU community in the 31st Annual Martin Luther King March for Humanity on Thursday. The event, which is hosted by the African American Organization, started in Old Main Chapel with remarks from SU administrators. Carter and Donta Truss, the newly appointed vice president of enrollment and student success, spoke about how the march strengthens
the community. “There is power in unity,” Carter said, reiterating the theme of the event. “It is important for the success of the campus and for the success of the students.” O’Berry, an alumna of SU, is the chief judge in the Chesterfield General District Court and served as the keynote speaker. “Visibility, marching and remembrance is always a good thing,” O’Berry said in her address. The event also featured remarks from students and faculty on why it is important to march.
“We march because not everyone is treated as equals,” said Marcus Watkins, the Ask. Communicate. Teach Tolerance committee chair. There were also musical tributes to Martin Luther King Jr. by history professor Catherine Clay, as well as two selections from the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) Harmonic Voices of Truth gospel choir. The call to march came from MSA Director Diane L. Jefferson, assistant to the director Kapri L. Brown and the Harmonic Voices of Truth. The crowd marched peace-
Students march and chant with signs they made for the MLK March for Humanity. The event was one of many being held to celebrate Black History Month.
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fully from the Old Main fountain toward Reisner Dining Hall. Many marchers were members of an MSA organization, which included the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S, D.I.V.A.S, Elite Modeling Troupe, Heritage Dance Troupe, African-American Organization, Multi-Ethnic Student Association, Latino Student Organization, Harmonic Voices of Truth Gospel Choir and more. The MLK March for Humanity kicked off a string of Black History Month celebrations hosted by organizations of the Multicultural Student Affairs office. Other upcoming events include an open house for the newly formed Muslim Student Union on Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. in Ceddia Union Building Room 103 and an R&B party hosted by the Afro-American Organization on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. in Gilbert Hall Room 100. The month closes with the annual BET Black Experience Tribute play on Feb. 23 and 24 in Memorial Auditorium. For more information on upcoming events and how to get involved with MSA, contact the office by emailing msa@ship.edu or calling (717) 477-1616. You can also stop by the MSA office in Gilbert Hall Room 102. Watch the video at theslateonline.com
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The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is hoping to impact thousands of Pennsylvania families through its new public awareness campaign. “Know When. Know How.” is an effort to combat the lack of alcohol education resources for parents in Pennsylvania. The campaign is designed to make it easier for parents to start conversations with their children about alcohol use. The PLCB believes that parents are the key to reducing the number of children who are drinking underage. “Parents can play a critical role in educating their children on how to make decisions that lead to a safe and healthy life from a young age,” said Ellen DiDomenico, the acting deputy secretary for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Parents also feel the need to educate their children about alcohol. “Ninety-four percent of parents believe it is their responsibility to talk to their children about alcohol. However, most parents are not familiar with the facts about underage drinking, the long-term effects alcohol can have on kids, the penalties for underage drinking, or when underage children start drinking,” according to a statewide survey conducted by the PLCB. This is where the “Know When. Know How.” campaign comes in. “Know When. Know How.” gives parents access to up-todate, easy to understand and meaningful information about the effects of alcohol. “Just like with kids, parents will best benefit from information that is factual, easily accessible, and practical so that it empowers them to make parenting choices,” said sociology professor Allison Carey. Parents will be able to effectively educate their children with “Know When. Know How.” The campaign was designed with parents of children, specifically those ages 8 through 12, in mind.
See ‘ALCOHOL’ on A3
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chancellor joins Trump administration Shannon Long News Editor Frank Brogan, the former Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) chancellor, is President Donald Trump’s nominee to be assistant secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Brogan, who was chancellor during the first-ever faculty strike in fall 2016, would advise Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. He is currently awaiting approval from the Senate, according to PennLive. Along with being Trump’s nominee, Brogan is now the assistant secretary of postsecondary education for the
U.S. Department of Education. He will manage the Office of International and Foreign Language Education and the Office of Policy, Planning and Innovation. In addition, he is the acting principal deputy secretary of the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. With this position, he works with planning, evaluation, policy development and budget activities, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. After announcing his retirement in July 2017, Brogan left PASSHE in September where he oversaw 14 state-owned universities for four years.
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This Week on Campus
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Mathematics Professor Luis Melara will be hosting the lecture “Teaching and Life Adventures in India” on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Harley Hall Multipurpose Room.
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In-Motion Dance Troupe is hosting recitals on Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are $3.
The Luhrs Performing Arts Center is presenting “So Good for the Soul: A Tribute to the Music of Mo” on Saturday at 8 p.m.
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APB is hosting a paint nite on Feb. 16. Tickets are $10 per person.
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Shippensburg University students brave the winter weather as they head to class Monday afternoon after snow and sleet came down the day before. About four inches of snow and ice left roads and sidewalks in dangerous conditions on Sunday. Road crews and slightly warmer temperatures helped clear the way for commuters. The university opened two hours later than normal.
File Photo/The Slate SU has been accredited by the Middle States Association since 1939. Accreditation adds value to students’ degrees, the university and allows more financial aid options. The reaccreditation process will conclude in June of 2019.
Photo courtesy of Tim Hawkins
Temperatures in January ranged from -1 degrees to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. This led to two record lows on Jan. 1 and 3 and a record high on Jan. 12.
Student Government Updates • Senators Jared Bittinger, Roneka Jones, Jiyana Wright and Madeline Mulhall were all excused from the meeting. • Due to the former senator studying abroad, Jack Goertzen, has been appointed as a new senator for the class of 2019. • Logan Wein was recognized as Senator of the Week. He is recognized for showing leadership in a time of need and demonstrating responsibility as a senator. • SGA President Madison Scarr announced a reminder that all students who are part of any student clubs or organizations are to sign up for Ship Link by Feb. 8. It is mandatory for all groups to do so, and if your groups do not register, they will not be recognized as a student senate or campus-sponsored group. This means that the group will no longer be able to request use of space, budgets or hold fundraisers or events. Register your group today at https:// orgsync.com/login/shippensburg-university The next Student Government Association meeting will be held Feb. 22 in the Ceddia Union Building Room 119.
SU begins process of reaccreditation Shannon Long News Editor
Shippensburg University is in the beginning of the process of applying for reaccreditation. Reaccreditation allows the university to function and adds a value to students’ degrees, and also functions as quality control and examines if the university is doing its job, according to history professor Gretchen Pierce. Being accredited also allows students to receive federal financial aid. 75 percent of SU students take advantage of this financial aid. If the university was not accredited, students would have to take out private loans, according to Associate Provost Tracy Schoolcraft. “What I like about it is it’s an example where higher [education] says we hold ourselves accountable to our students,” Schoolcraft said. “We want to hold ourselves accountable to our students and their families who help support their students when they come here.” SU has been accredited by the Middle States Association since 1939, and was the
first teachers’ college in the state to be accredited and the fourth in the nation. The application process used to occur every 10 years, but it has since changed to every eight years. The reaccreditation process began in the spring of 2017 and will be determined in June of 2019, according to Schoolcraft. The process begins with a 100-page self-study report that examines different aspects of the university, from classes to sports to food services. It shows how the university meets the necessary requirements to become accredited, and also makes suggestions for the future. After the report is written, groups such as students and alumni will review the study in the fall. Edits are then made to the document, and the study then will be sent to the leader of a team of members from other universities in the Mid-Atlantic region in January. No individuals from Pennsylvania universities will be included on the team. They will review the report and produce questions to ask when they visit SU to walk around and get a feel of campus. The team will also meet
with student groups and ask students about their experiences at SU. This is to ensure that what is stated in the report matches what is seen on campus and said from students. After the visit, there will be an open meeting for the team to discuss their findings. From there, they will submit a recommendation if the university should be reaccredited, according to Schoolcraft. “I think the other reason why it should really matter to students, is it is quality control. If there are things we need to improve, this is how we figure it out,” Pierce said. Schoolcraft said she was interested in involving students in work groups to help write about particular criteria. Students will read the selfstudy to see the suggestions being made. She also mentioned speaking to student groups including the Student Government Association, resident assistants and the orientation team to gain ideas so the plan is beneficial for students. “It’s all about making Ship serve you better,” Schoolcraft said.
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February 6, 2018 “ALCOHOL” from A1 Although it may seem unconventional, alcohol education needs to start at a young age. “Programs for kids 8-12 may sound really early, but at that age, kids are already noticing things like how alcohol is treated differently than other beverages, and their parents have certain attitudes toward alcohol,” Carey said. “Ages 8-12 is the domi-
nant place where most children are learning their values,” Carey said. Early adolescence is the time to teach children to make good choices later in life. The support and education needs to come from multiple channels, according to Carey. Children are more likely to absorb and implement the information when it is presented through various mediums and outlets, according to Carey.
“If doctors, schools, and parents are sending consistent messages, this increases the value of the message,” Carey said. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania, and it also provides education programs to reduce and prevent dangerous and underage drinking. The new PLCB Campaign is available at https://knowwhenknowhow.org.
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Liberal arts degrees offer more than meets the eye Commentary
Troy Okum Editor-in-Chief
State Police Briefs Retail theft under investigation The Pennsylvania State Police are seeking information about a retail theft that occurred at the Shippensburg Walmart on South Conestoga Drive on Jan. 26 at 7:05 p.m. A purple or blue four-door vehicle with a spoiler pulled up to the front of Walmart and two males exited the vehicle. The vehicle then parked by the handicapped stall near the exit. The men in the store split up, and one acted as a lookout while the main suspect filled his shopping cart with items valued at $450. Both men exited the store without paying for the items. When loss prevention personnel attempted to stop the men, the main suspect hit the sliding exit door off with the cart, knocked it off its tracks and continued on foot without the items. The person waiting in the vehicle noticed the lookout running from the building with loss prevention following him. The lookout got in the car which drove to the rear of the parking lot near Wendy’s to pick up the main actor before fleeing. The main suspect is approximately 40-50 years old and was wearing a grey beanie. The lookout is approximately 18-25 years old and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Both had small builds and appeared to be under 5 feet, 8 inches tall. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact John E. Boardman at (717) 249-2121. Hit-and-run under investigation in Shippensburg A hit-and-run crash is under investigation after two vehicles struck one other in Shippensburg on Jan. 25. Jennifer A. Cox, 49, of Shippensburg, was traveling northbound on Airport Road when Zachary T. Porter, 28, also of Shippensburg, was traveling southbound around a curve. Porter’s vehicle was over the center lines and Cox swerved, but the side mirrors of both vehicles collided and caused minor damages to both vehicles. Porter did not stop his vehicle and left the area, continuing to travel southbound. A witness reported Porter’s information. Charges are pending against Porter for hit and run of an occupied vehicle.
If you are a student in the college of liberal arts and you have not yet been given “the talk,” then you should probably prepare yourself. Do not worry. It’s not as bad as it seems. Yes, it can be uncomfortable at times. Yes, your parents may not fully support who you are. And yes, you may not always be the first one to get a call back from that very important someone. But unlike your friends in the college of business, your chances of scoring the big one may not look too good. But you have to remember you are not in this to get right on top. You may have to start on the bottom first and show them how hard you can work. So before this goes any further, take a deep breath and remember, there are jobs out there for you, too. Some people may just have a clearer direction than you. For example, business graduates can be released into the work force like
fresh fleet vehicles off a factory line ― finely tuned and perfectly geared for the right job. These are the safe choices that parents want for their children because they give them a benefits package, respectable starting salary and opportunity for advancing. The modern push, however, is for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related degrees so the younger generations can lead the charge in emerging industries and fields. For our math and science-focused peers this is not a problem, but people majoring in the humanities may be closed out from growing fields. The fact is, being a humanities student in a STEM-driven world is not easy. The humanities are now taking a back seat to any career path with the words “engineer” or “developer” slapped onto the back of it. The future of America needs more biomedical researchers, theoretical physicists, IT gurus and mathematical juggernauts to make the greatest strives in human technological development. But does that mean that careers in music, art, literature, philosophy, communication and social sciences are becoming antiquated? No, not necessarily. As technology changes, especially communication de-
vices and platforms, so do the types of jobs that are well-suited for liberal arts students. Some of these jobs and potential careers include intelligence or research analyst for history majors, to communication specialist and marketing coordinator for English majors, according to a 2016 article in Forbes Magazine. Students majoring in a social science field may not find jobs that are directly related to their area of expertise, but they are still qualified for many positions. Majors like sociology, history, psychology and others teach people soft skills, such as how to communicate with and understand people of various backgrounds, and hard skills, such as conducting and presenting research. Forbes Magazine defined a distance difference between STEM-focused careers and liberal arts careers, saying the former can provide a higher salary, while the latter has a wide variety of job openings to look through. So if you are a liberal arts student, especially in the humanities, do not listen to people who say you are wasting your time pursuing a pointless degree. The trick is using your education to recognize the skills you have and what jobs are looking for those skills.
DUI reported in Shippensburg A Shippensburg resident was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Jan. 26 after being stopped by a Pennsylvania State Police officer. Jonathan M. Townsley, 20, of Shippensburg, was stopped by the officer when the officer noticed that a piece of Townsley’s vehicle was not working properly. When the officer approached Townsley, the officer found him to be under the influence of controlled substances. Townsley was taken into custody for DUI and transported to Cumberland County Prison for processing.
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicts six more weeks of winter Associated Press PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter. The handlers of Punxsutawney Phil said the furry rodent has called for six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at dawn Friday. The top hat-wearing members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Inner Circle reveal Phil’s forecast every Feb. 2. It is based on a German legend surrounding Candlemas. The legend says if a furry rodent casts a shadow that day, winter continues. If not, spring comes early. In reality, Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s
Knob, a tiny hill just outside Punxsutawney about 65 miles (about 100 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh. Thousands of people gathered overnight to await the forecast, bundled up against the cold and entertained by folk music and a fireworks display, with temperatures around 11 degrees (minus-12 Celsius). The groundhog’s prediction is typically contained in a short poem. “Up early this morning. Far from home. Are you searching for the Phil-osopher’s stone? Well, even my best friends, they don’t know. Is it an early spring or just more snow,’’ the proclamation read. “My faithful followers, your hands (and my paws) are getting cold so
here is my forecast. Not lead, but solid gold: I see my royal Shadow! Six more weeks of Winter to go!’’ Records dating to 1887 show Phil has now predicted more winter 103 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times — including last year. There are no records for the remaining years. At the Staten Island Zoo in New York, Staten Island Chuck had a difference of opinion with Phil. Chuck — a three-decade veteran of weather predictions — did not see his shadow. That means he’s predicting an early spring. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio skipped Friday’s ceremony, several years after dropping a groundhog that later died.
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Liberal arts degrees offer numerous career opportunities to graduates despite the push for more students to pursue STEM-releated degrees.
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Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction looks accurate after Sunday’s winter storm.
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Annual march spreads unity
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A group of students stand solemnly with a sign with a quote and photos of Martin Luther King Jr.
SU students march from the Old Main fountain to Reisner Dining Hall, holding signs that contained various messages of support for minority groups. Before the march, a speech was given in Old Main.
Lectures to discuss science and religion, civil rights Shannon Long News Editor Science and Religion Forum
Civil Rights and Social Issues Today
Eric Rothschild, senior litigation counsel at Americans United for Separation of Church and States will be discussing the topic of science and religion at his lecture “The Biology Class You Wish You Could Have Taken: Evolution and Creationism of Trial in Dover, Pennsylvania.” Rothschild has litigated religious freedom and education rights cases and served as lead trial council in 2005 in the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District case. The case tested the teaching of creationism in public school science classes. He also specialized in complex scientific cases as a partner at Pepper Hamilton in Philadelphia. While there, he worked on the Three Mile Island litigation. In 2006, he was awarded the Civil Libertarian of the Year Award by the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, and the Clarence Darrow and Friends of Darwin Awards from the National Center for Science Education. The event will be held on Feb. 15 from 7-9 p.m. in the Ceddia Union Building’s Orndorff Theatre. It is open to the public.
Maryum Ali, daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, will host a lecture titled “Learning From and Applying the Legacy of Muhammad Ali and Other Civil Rights Activists to Social Issues Today.” Ali is the eldest of nine children and has always wanted to help people. She has been a comedian for 12 years while spreading laughter and observations of social issues. After being interested in finding direct ways to help youth, Ali pursued a degree in social work. She has worked to direct practice with families and manage Los Angeles’s Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development. The event will be held on Feb. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for the public and free for SU students with ID. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit the Helping Our People Excel (H.O.P.E) Diversity Scholarship Program, which aims to help academically talented and financially deserving students. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair resigns after Wolf’s request Marc Levy Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party chairman resigned Friday, acceding to Gov. Tom Wolf’s request that he step down in the wake of conflicting messages over how the party should respond to sexual misconduct allegations against politicians and party officials. The last straw seemed to be Marcel Groen’s comments to a columnist this week that underscored the divide between Wolf — who has called for two Democratic state lawmakers to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct — and Groen, who has not lined up the party behind Wolf on it. In a statement, Groen said he did nothing wrong and disagreed with Wolf’s “assessment,’’ but he agreed to resign because he did not want to be a distraction to the party. At one point in The Philadelphia Inquirer column, Groen said Wolf was already unhappy with him over sexual misconduct policies.
Reached by telephone Friday, Groen, a 72-year-old Montgomery County lawyer who became party chairman in 2015, declined to comment. Officials with Wolf’s campaign and administration also declined comment Friday. Groen’s resignation comes amid a national reckoning over sexual misconduct in the workplace that has drawn in two state lawmakers and U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan of Pennsylvania. In the column, Groen could not seem to explain the lack of an explicit party policy on sexual harassment and assault, something that party members said Groen had pledged to work on. The party, under Groen, also had not echoed Wolf’s calls for two Democratic state lawmakers — Sen. Daylin Leach of Montgomery County and state Rep. Tom Caltagirone of Berks County — to step down after reports in recent weeks of sexual misconduct allegations. In the column, Groen said neither he nor the party will tolerate workplace sexual misconduct, while stressing
that “it’s important that we keep our balance’’ amid more aggressive action against it. “These charges are very powerful and people that are being charged also should have the right to defend themselves,’’ he was quoted in the column. In his statement, Groen said some of his comments were taken out of context and some were inaccurate, but he also said he should have spoken more artfully and clearly. Groen declined to give examples of any misquotes or lacking context. The columnist, Will Bunch, responded that he stands by the column and that all of Groen’s comments were reported accurately and the context “stands for itself.’’ Groen had plenty of time to correct any misquote, since the column was online for nearly a day before it appeared in print, Bunch said. The party’s executive director, Sincere Harris, said the committee members will select a new chair at a regularly scheduled reorganization meeting in June.
Donta Truss, vice president of enrollment and student success, emphasized the power of unity to the crowd gathered inside Old Main Chapel.
SU selected for semester-long internship in Harrisburg Shannon Long News Editor SU student Samantha Lowman is interning with Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) as part of The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program. THIS is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It is a 15-week program that allows students to work in areas of the state government and credit for the semester. Lowman is a senior political science major and one of eight students participating in the program. The students in the program will attend academic seminars and complete a research project. The program began in 1989, and more than 600 students from
PASSHE universities have since participated. Many have worked with state agencies, offices of the governor, the speaker of the House of Representatives and the attorney general, Samantha Lowman according to a SU student PASSHE press release. More information about the program is available at www.passhe.edu/this.
Interested in joining the Student Government Association? Petitions for officer positions for the 2018–19 school year are now available at the CUB information desk.
Petitions are available for: • President • Vice President • Secretary • Treasurer
Contact SGA President Madison Scarr at senpres@ship.edu with questions.
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Football team names, logos in question The Cleveland Indians came to a decision to renounce their popular Chief Wahoo uniform logo beginning in 2019. There may be many questions asked concerning the logo such as “Why the sudden change?” or “What is so wrong with the Chief Wahoo uniform logo?” To add some clarity to the confusion, “the logo has been the source of anguish and frustration for those who consider it offensive, outdated and racist,” according to The New York Times. “Chief Wahoo, a cartoonish caricature of a Native American that has assumed several forms over the years, first appeared on the Indians’ uniforms in 1948,” according to The New York Times. To elaborate, the Chief Wahoo logo has been used for the past 70 years which indicates that Cleveland Chief Indians did not acknowledge how discrediting it is toward Native Americans and their history of bloodshed. Like the Cleveland Indians, Shippensburg University’s original sports team’s logo “Red Raiders” was established in the 1930s before the notion of offending a culture became relevant. It was not until the 1950s when the misconceptions of Native Americans surfaced in history but years later, the university committee chose to drop the offensive logo to avoid the backlash but continued to use “Red Raiders” as the university sports names. The use of the “red” term is how Europeans distinguished Native Americans from different cultures which is why it is viewed as offensive and disrespectful to continue to use the terms as logos. Mocking a culture by wearing the parts of their history on the
chests of sports team players is the perfect example of how assumingly acceptable it is when it is by no means unacceptable. The argument at hand is should the sports teams like The Cleveland Indians and Shippensburg Raiders keep the uniform logo despite of the controversy and history behind the logo which is sports teams robbing Native Americans of their heritage like the Europeans did their land. The blame should not be put on the people of the modern-day sports
teams for naming the sports teams and using inappropriate logos but what needs to happen is the conversation about continuing to use the logos is OK or not. Most may not see the racism in the Native American logos and names but it is in fact, racist. No one has the right to take away a culture and use for monetary gain like it does not matter. The Native Americans and their culture matters just as much as any other culture but the fact that people chose to discredit
the culture as if they have not already been through enough adds insult to injury. Every sport team and fan should question if continuing to use the logo is acceptable. There are many sports teams that continue to use the names such as The Washington Redskins, Cleveland Indians and Red Raiders football team since modern-day people created its own heritage out of it. The question that should be asked is a heritage tainted with racism worth keeping?
Black History should not be during the shortest month of the year
Erica McKinnon Co-Opinion Editor Black history is American history that should not be limited to the shortest month of the year. Just 28 days of historical facts that makes black and brown people proud of their history. Just 28 days that re-
mind African Americans of how resilient African Americans were while fighting for their freedom. Just 28 days of history that is unfortunately forgotten once March comes. Black history should not be compressed into a month because of all that African-Americans faced and are still facing is everyday history. The sad thing is that people believe we should be proud to have a month that is dedicated to black history, when it is another opportunity for people to make a mockery of our history. “Racism is taught. And when white history is the standard, when history is
told from the point of view of white people, you might as well believe, as failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore
told from our perspective, it would never be told and that is the problem. Black History Month also known as Negro “We, as African-Americans, have to understand that if our H i s t o r y history is not told from our per- M o n t h was origspective, it would never be told inated in and that is the problem.” 1926 by Carter G. Erica McKinnon Woodson Co-Opinion Editor who had h o p e s that Afdoes, that slavery was good rican-Americans would be for black people,” accord- proud of their history and ing to TheRoot.com. We, as that America would be in full African-Americans have to acceptance of our history. understand that if our his- Fast forwarding to 2018, it tory is not celebrated and is clear that America doesn’t
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Democrats receive backlash after House Intelligence Committee releases Nunes memo
Brianna Petitti Co-Opinion Editor Some of the highest law enforcement offices under the Obama administration were weaponized to secure the Obama legacy. Their plan was to keep it alive through Obama’s anticipated successor Hillary Clinton. Therefore, drastic measures were taken by the Democrat Party including rigging the Democratic primaries to ensure that this legacy and more importantly Democrat control would be maintained. This desired outcome led Democrats to give birth to an “insurance policy” of manufactured claims, aided by the highest-ranking FBI officials as well as former Attorney General, Loretta Lynch. After their loss during the 2016 election, the Democratic Party found themselves spending millions of taxpayer dollars and countless hours in search of a smoking gun that would somehow
erase Donald Trump from the Oval office. The biggest flaw in this quest to hang Donald Trump and prove serious wrongdoing within the Trump campaign is that not a spec of testimony, supposed leads, or even sought-after theories have panned out for the Lynch mob. Instead, another picture has begun to take shape, and with every passing day more smoke evaporates and another mirror gets smashed. What’s being revealed to the American people is an intricate maze of deception. The latest installment in this ongoing saga is the now infamous Nunes memo. Republicans were frantic to release the memo while Democrats seemed quite desperate to keep it under lock and key. What is behind all of the memo angst and why does it seem impossible for so many Democrats to see and act on real intelligence? In the Obama administration’s last days, White House officials were clamoring to spread information about Russian efforts to destabilize the presidential election, as well as possible communication between then President Elect Trump’s associates and the Russian government. Throughout the presidential election, both The Washington Post and The New York Times consistently had insight into the Russian probe
File Photo/The Slate Both President Trump and the House Intelligence Committee voted on the release of the Nunes Memo. The memo suggests corruption within the Justice Department, FBI, and the executive branch under the Obama administration during the 2016 election.
investigation. How did they receive such clandestine information even before the official investigation began? The administration and the FBI leaking this information to the media was a ploy to affect the election, this is a recognized police state tactic. The Obama administration gave instruction that found complicity between the executive branch, the Justice Department and the FBI in order to obtain a warrant from the FISA court so that an opposition party in the midst of a presidential election could be charged with fabricated crimes and then unjustly persecuted
while circumventing the rights of the American voter. Were these police state tactics found to be used by any other administration? On Jan. 28, FBI Director Christopher Wray reviewed the contents of the memo with Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. McCabe had been scheduled to retire in mid-March, but instead abruptly stepped down. His resignation comes exactly one day after reviewing the memo. The contents of the memo suggest that McCabe was one of the key organizers of the Obama Administration’s FISA corruption. It is no coincidence that he stepped down the day after
reviewing the Nunes memo. Having a long and uncomfortably close relationship with the Democratic Party, McCabe knew that the memo would out his hidden biases to the Trump administration. In 2015, his wife ran as a Democrat in the Virginia Senate while taking $675,000 in political donations from Terry McAuliffe, a close ally to Hillary Clinton. McAuliffe was a board member on the Clinton Global Initiative, which in the past has been labeled as a corrupt slush fund. In 2016, he was under federal investigation for campaign contributions. But with McAuliffe’s ties to Mc-
Cabe’s wife and McCabe’s ties to the FBI, the investigation went away quietly. To even further this connection, when McCabe was notified about Clinton’s emails he did not act on the information given to him for three weeks. Corruption in the highest offices of this land, as well as probable executive branch abuses of power, have been rampant at the hands of politically biased conspirators. Now more than ever Lady Justice needs to tightly close her eyes so that hopefully Republicans and Democrats can get to the bottom of all of this and bring the swift justice so desperately needed to preserve our Republic.
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Ship Life Students celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl win Madeline Walsh Ship Life Editor Overjoyed with the Eagles’ victory, students rocked the Ceddia Union Building’s Multipurpose Room (MPR) Sunday night at the annual Activities Program Board (APB) Super Bowl Party. The night began with students excitedly filing into the MPR, many sporting green clothes and NFL Eagles’ gear. Some students began making their predictions for the game as they entered. “It’s gonna be 87 – 0 Eagles,” one student exclaimed from the buzzing crowd. Students were welcomed with a buffet of pizza, wings and popcorn along with ginger ale and juice refreshments. A meandering line of hungry Raiders formed, eager to fill up their plates. Green, white and black balloons filled the room, and large football stickers
with saying’s such as “go team” and “touchdown” decorated the walls. Students danced to the beat as hip-hop music played. APB member and senior Karla Moses planned the Super Bowl party with the help of fellow APB member Jahniya Crawford. “Originally we were going to plan a half Patriots half Eagles party, but we thought it was appropriate to do an all Eagles party since we’re just two and a half hours from Philadelphia,” Moses said, who is a Philadelphia suburb native and a proclaimed Eagles fan. “Since the Eagles are in it, it hits close to home,” Moses said. At the start of the game, the lights in the MPR shut off, revealing a green glow under each table in the room. Students chattered with excitement, finishing up their pizza and wings as the game began. Each play by the Eagles ignited clapping and cheers from Raiders, many
Students watched the Super Bowl intently in the CUB MPR Sunday night.
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of whom were snap chatting the game on their phones. Penalties against the Eagles sparked boos from the students, who quickly regained their excitement as the Eagles prospered throughout each quarter. Student Keleb Sylvain was very confident that the Eagles would take home the trophy. “I feel that the Eagles are going to win,” Sylvain said during the second quarter. “They’ve made it this far.” As the game went on, students shouted things such as “Let’s go Eagles,” “Get it Foles” and “Come on, come on!” Almost everyone was on the edge of his or her seat by the fourth quarter. Many students held their heads with eyes open wide as they watched the Eagles score the final touchdown of the game. The MPR erupted in uncontainable excitement at the announcement of the Eagles’ win. Students tossed chairs aside and did cartwheels out of excitement. The students who were not dancing to the beat of the victory were recording the happy chaos on their phones. Raiders then began singing in unison the lyrics “Na Na Hey Hey” from the song by Steam. Student Kandace Lee said that although she is not a football fan, she was happy to see the Eagles win. “I wasn’t expecting them to even go to the Super Bowl,” Lee said standing in front of her friends who celebrated the win with uninhibited dance moves, “so this is really cool!” Students continued to dance out of the MPR and into the halls of the Ceddia Union Building, proclaiming their excitement for the Eagles with shouts of glee and the occasional profanity to mark the first Super Bowl win for the city of Philadelphia.
How to make “ooey gooey” crispy treats Madeline Walsh Ship Life Editor When you’re craving something light and sweet, but don’t feel like making a trip to the store, use this easy four-ingredient recipe to satisfy your hunger. This treat is great for sharing with friends, but its marshmallowy goodness may have you stashing them away in your backpack as an in-between-class snack.
What you do: Grease your baking dish with butter. Melt butter in pot over medium high heat until it begins to bubble and brown. Once brown, remove from heat and add all but one cup of marshmallows, vanilla and salt. Put the pot on low heat, stir until marshmallows melt completely. Remove from heat again and add cereal, stirring until fully combined. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until they are softened and slightly melted. Put the mixture in the baking dish, and press down with a spatula or spoon to create an even layer of mixture in the pan. Allow to cool at room temperature for one hour before enjoying this treat.
A Raider’s View Valentine’s Day, a marking on every calendar, but what if that one marking holds too high of a standard for young couples experiencing Valentine’s Day with their significant others for the first time? The history of Valentine’s Day runs deeper than sappy cards and not-so-romantic teddy bears featuring “I love you” symbols on them. “Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas,” according to History.com In France, people believed that Feb. 14 was the beginning of mating season for birds, so the idea was resurrected that it should be a day for romance, according to History. com. Another look at Valentine’s Day stems from the death of St. Valentine himself. It was said when he was almost killed for helping Christians escape the Roman prisons,
We asked: What is the biggest lesson you have learned at college? Madeline Walsh Ship Life Editor College is the time to make big mistakes, take big leaps and find out who you are. It can be challenging to navigate. That is why these current Raiders and alumni chose to share the biggest lessons they’ve learned here at Shippensburg University.
Giovani Onativia - Alumnus “If you have the opportunity to take an internship, take it. The experience you’ll get is a great resume builder and introduces you to the field you’re interested in.” Ashley Mendoza - Sophomore “Don’t procrastinate, if you get an assignment given to you at a certain date, get started as soon as possible so you stay on track.” Cheick Diaoune - Sophomore “The biggest lesson I’ve learned in college is to make responsible choices. A lot of stuff can happen that is out of your control so you’ve just got to make responsible decisions.” Emily Erby - Senior “Take the plunge and go toward what you’re actually passionate about instead of trying to do something that is just not for you.”
What you need: Large baking dish Large pot Spoon 10 oz. bag of marshmallows 1 ½ stick butter ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 7 cups Rice Krispies
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Leara Swartz - Junior “Time management is more important than you would think. Organizing and prioritizing is your best friend in the long run.”
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Valentine’s Day’s crushing commercialism
and when he was imprisoned, he sent a “valentine” to a girl he was in love with (possibly the jailer’s daughter) signed, “From your Valentine,” according to History.com. This history of Valentine’s Day and the pure romantic gestures that fell upon the day many years ago, turned into an over-priced, over-advertised and almost meaningless holiday if you only look at it for its commercial value. “[Hallmark Corporation] research reveals that more than half of the U.S. population celebrates Valentine’s Day by purchasing a greeting card,” according to History.com. Moreover, “over 50 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observation,” according to History.com. This goes to show that individuals are concerned with the materialistic value of things for Valentine’s Day, instead of the physical or mental aspect of being close to a significant other or loved one. I’m not saying you should completely forget about the material stuff, because it is kind of nice to receive flowers or teddy bears, but the numbers are astonishing to think about in terms of how many people truly base the holiday around buying a card. My challenge
to anyone with significant others, find a random day — a Tuesday perhaps — and do something nice for your other half. Break the stereotype and create a new mold for the new generation.
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Sports
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Commentary: Philly welcomes its champion Nate Powles Asst. Sports Editor
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SU’s Ariel Jones scored a career-high 36 points in the Raiders win over Mercyhurst on Saturday in Erie.
Raiders sink Lakers with Jones’ career day Courtesy of SU Sports Info. Freshman Ariel Jones scored a career-high 36 points Saturday to lead a group of three Raiders in double figures as the Shippensburg University women’s basketball team posted its third road victory of the season, with an 85-78 triumph at Mercyhurst University in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) matchup at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. SU (5-16, 4-11 PSAC) was facing Mercyhurst (9-13, 7-9) for the first time since last year’s NCAA Tournament in which the Lakers posted a 63-51 victory over the Raiders. On Saturday, SU committed just 11 turnovers — its second-fewest in a game this season — while shooting 23-of-29 (79 percent) from the free-throw line. The Raiders trailed 17-5 with 4:25 left in the first quarter and shook off a 10-point deficit after the opening 10 minutes by unleashing a 31-point second quarter — the most points scored by the team in any quarter this season. SU was 11-of-14 (78.5 percent) from the field and 9-of-10 (90 percent) from the free-throw line in the quarter, flipping a 10-point deficit into a six-point halftime advantage. SU opened the third quarter on a 10-3 run and led by as many as 14 points in the second half. The Raiders finished the
Wrestling drops weekend matches
game shooting 46 percent from the field. Mercyhurst made 12 three-pointers compared to SU’s two, but committed 20 turnovers in the contest. Jones reached her career high despite scoring just one point in the first quarter. She scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and 12 points in the second quarter to achieve her third career 30-point game. Jones, the PSAC leader in made free throws and free-throw attempts, finished 14-of-16 at the charity stripe to add to her totals. Senior Victoria Blackburn was tremendous, posting her second career 20-point game by totaling 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting. Blackburn had a career-high seven rebounds while tying a career high with six assists. She completed all of her production despite fouling out with 2:25 remaining. Blackburn has now posted nine or more points in 12 of the last 13 games, and recorded three or more assists in eight of the last nine games. Freshman Kryshell Gordy scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting to go along with seven rebounds and three steals. Senior Kristin McGeough added nine points and four rebounds. Freshman Kasey Engle scored six points, tied a career high with seven rebounds, and had three steals. SU continues its road trip at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday against Millersville University.
More than 1,000 miles away from its team, a city exploded with joy Sunday night. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their first title in the Super Bowl era, defeating the New England Patriots by a score of 41–33. In a game that was thought to be more of a defensive battle, there was only one punt between the two teams all night. The game proved to be the most offense-heavy match in NFL history, ending with a total of more than 1,100 yards combined. The Eagles came into the game as one of the top defensive units in the league, having limited the Minnesota Vikings to just seven points in the NFC Championship game. They did not perform the same way in the Super Bowl, allowing quarterback Tom Brady to rack up more than 500 yards passing and three touchdowns. It was the first time in Super Bowl history that a quarterback has thrown for 500 or more yards without an interception and lost the game.
On the other side of the ball, quarterback Nick Foles was the story of the playoffs. Foles finished the postseason with almost 1,000 passing yards in three games with six touchdowns and a 72 percent completion percentage. Foles entered the season as the backup behind Carson Wentz and was forced into action when the MVP-candidate suffered an ACL injury late in the regular season. The season was over for the Eagles in the minds of many fans and national critics when Wentz went down. Instead, Foles led Philadelphia to two wins in its last three regular season games. He did not look that great in the final two games, but he still did enough to help the team clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Despite the dominance shown by the Eagles at home in seasons past and the regular season, the narrative surrounding the team did not change and it was picked as the underdog going into the NFC Divisional matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The players used what they saw as disrespect as fuel and motivation as they defeated Atlanta. The defense had a spectacular performance and Foles and the offense did enough to move on to the championship game. See “EAGLES,” D2
Nate Powles Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University wrestling team had three contests last week and struggled to get the desired results. Three Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rivals in one week proved too much for the Raiders to handle, as they dropped each match. The wrestlers did not have any easy time gaining any leverage in their matches. The Raiders got off to a rough start in the first competition of the week at home against the Warriors of East Stroudsburg. SU dropped their first three bouts, giving the Warriors an early 14–0 lead. Cody Blankenship earned the first win for SU in the 149-weight class, before the team dropped the two following bouts, one of which was a tech fall by the No. 5 165-pound wrestler in the country, Mike Raccioppi. The Raiders, however, did not go down quietly. Ryan Narber picked up a decision at 174, followed by Alexi Castro who, in his third collegiate bout, defeated the No. 7 ranked wrestler in Super Region 1. He landed a critical takedown in the overtime period to earn the victory. SU’s No. 3 wrestler in the country at 197 pounds, Evan Ramos, picked up his third straight victory with a pin to bring SU to within 10 points of East Stroudsburg. See “WRESTLE,” D2
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Justin McCarthur shot 9-of-9 from 3-point range in Wednesday’s win. The Division II record for threes in a game without a miss is 10.
Justin McCarthur hits a PSAC-record nine 3-pointers in SU’s 89-64 win over East Stroudsburg Willliam Whisler Sports Editor It has been a historic two weeks for Shippensburg University guard Justin McCarthur. McCarthur followed up a dominant week with an astonishing shooting night that included a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) record 9-of-9 shooting from 3-point range in an 89-64 win over rival East Stroudsburg University (14-5, 11-4 PSAC) on Wednesday night at Heiges Field House. “I was able to get hot and make some early,” McCarthur said. “When I get in one of those zones, I just feel
like the next one is going to go in. My teammates were able to put me in good positions, whether it was finding me on the fast break or setting good screens.” Coming off a week in which McCarthur moved into eighth place on SU’s all-time scoring list, his career-high 36-point effort was more than enough to carry the No. 23 Raiders over the Warriors. McCarthur also broke the previous SU record for made threes in a game, which was eight, held by Karriem Parker (199495) and Alex Jones (2007-08). “He was amazing,” SU coach Chris Fite said. “He’s been tremendous for us throughout his career and it was
nice to see him have a night like that. He’s had big nights and big stretches but never like that. It was like he was unconscious. I’m excited for him and I’m excited for the whole team. Our effort tonight was tremendous on both ends of the court. It was a great team win and Justin shone within that.” SU (16-3, 12-2 PSAC) did a tremendous job in the opening minutes against ESU, staying poised against a Warrior full-court press that forces opponents into countless turnovers every night. The Raiders were ready, using the press to their advantage by knocking down multiple 3-pointers in the opening minutes.
Antonio Kellem was fantastic in the opening half, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers before SU’s All-American forward Dustin Sleva got it going on the offensive end. Sleva scored 16 points in the opening half and was key in SU building a 41-27 halftime advantage. The Raiders never trailed in the victory, racing out to an early 18-6 lead in the first five minutes. SU led the rest of the way by double digits. “That’s the key against these guys, they really try to turn you over and unsettle you with their pressure,” Fite said. See “MBB,” D2
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Women’s basketball drops contest with Warriors Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team was edged at home by East Stroudsburg on Wednesday night, 61-57, in a tight Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division matchup from Heiges Field House. Shippensburg (4-16, 3-11 PSAC) took a one-point lead into the halftime break, as the Raiders held East Stroudsburg (13-6, 11-4) to an 0-for-11 stretch during a 7:07 stretch of the second quarter. However, the visitors shot 58.3 percent from the field in the second half to edge the Raiders. Freshman Ariel Jones and
senior Victoria Blackburn both reached double figures for the Raiders in the loss, scoring 17 and 12 points, respectively. Jones has now posted double figures in all 20 games this season. SU got 13 points off the bench including six points and five rebounds from freshman Jazzie Orth. The six points ties a career high for Orth. The Raiders forced 20 Warrior turnovers and scored a season-high 25 points off those turnovers. Eight different Raiders tallied points in the loss. Freshman Kasey Engle recorded a team-high seven rebounds for SU. Shippensburg trailed East Stroudsburg, 17-8 after one quarter of play. SU would
rally in the second quarter however, outscoring the Warriors, 17-7, in the second 10 minutes to take one-point lead into halftime. The Raiders used a 10-0 run late in the second quarter to flip a six-point deficit into a fourpoint lead. The second half would ultimately decide the game with East Stroudsburg going 6-for-6 to start the third quarter. With SU leading 36-35 with 4:02 left in the third, the Warriors closed the frame on a 9-3 run to take a five-point lead into the fourth. The Raiders would pull within two points on two occasions in the final quarter. Shippensburg returns to action Saturday at 3 p.m. when it takes on Mercyhurst.
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Victoria Blackburn contributed 12 points in the narrow loss to ESU Wednesday. From “MBB,” D1
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Dustin Sleva got even closer to the all-time Raider record for most career points, finishing the game with 15. He also earned his 1,000th career rebound, only the second Raider to ever reach that mark.
Men’s basketball continues streak, knocks off PSAC rival Mercyhurst away from home, 66–56 Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team was held to a season-low six three-pointers on Saturday but limited host Mercyhurst University to just 36 percent shooting, as the Raiders won their ninth straight game with a 66-56 victory over the Lakers in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) matchup at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. SU (17-3, 13-2 PSAC) got double-doubles from senior Dustin Sleva (15 points, 10 rebounds) and sophomore John Castello (16 points, 10 rebounds). Castello scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and was key to the Raider surge coming out of halftime. Sleva achieved his 50th career double-double and also grabbed his 1,000th career rebound in the contest – becomFrom “EAGLES,” D1 Eagles fans were beginning to regain confidence in their beloved Eagles and believed they had a chance to beat the No. 2 seed Minnesota Vikings. While the fans’ minds may have changed, sports talk personalities around the country still did not believe the Eagles had what it took to take down, at the time, the best defense in football. Instead, Foles had his best game since taking over for Wentz, putting up 31 points on the vaunted Minnesota defense. He threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns en route to a massive win and the Eagles’ first Super Bowl berth in 13 years. Oddly enough, it turned out to be a rematch of that same Super Bowl that ended in anguish for Eagles fans in 2005. The Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship and
ing just the second Raider in school history to total at least 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career (joining Keith Hill [1,780 points, 1,118 rebounds]). Senior Justin McCarthur posted double figures for the 18th time in 19 games this season with 11 points. McCarthur hit his first three-point attempt of Saturday’s game, and his last three-point attempt a week ago against Kutztown University, ending his streak at 11 consecutive three-pointers made without a miss. He also finished Saturday with three assists and zero turnovers in 37 minutes. Junior Antonio Kellem scored nine points on 4-of-7 shooting, while senior Clay Conner had seven points on 3-of5 shooting. Off the bench, sophomore Na’Quan Council and freshman Jake Biss each hit a three-pointer. The Raiders and Lakers were tied 34-
looked poised to repeat as world champions. In the two weeks leading up to the big game, talk shows were filled with “how the Eagles could pull off the upset.” Critics still did not see the Eagles having much of a chance against the dynasty of the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era. They had the right to have their doubts; Philadelphia was coming into only its third Super Bowl appearance in franchise history with a coach in only his second season — who was coaching high school football just 10 years ago — with a relatively inexperienced quarterback in the playoffs while New England was appearing in its eighth Super Bowl in the Brady/Belichick era. Philadelphia felt like it was splitting at the seams. The city has long been taunted for its sports teams’ lack of success over the years. The Eagles had been consistently good for years under former
34 at the intermission, ending a streak of 13 straight games in which SU had held a halftime lead. SU opened the second half on a 17-5 run over the first 10 minutes of play to take control. SU finished the game 14-of-15 (93.3 percent) from the free-throw line. Both teams recorded 10 assists and 11 turnovers. Mercyhurst (10-10, 7-9) lived up to its billing as the PSAC’s No. 1 scoring defense by limiting the Raiders to less than 70 points for just the third time this season. The SU defense, however, limited the Lakers to just five points over the first 10 minutes of the second half. MU shot just 25 percent from the field in the second half and was 0-for-5 from threepoint range down the stretch after going 6-for-8 from deep in the first half. SU continues its road trip at 7:30 p.m. when it takes on Millersville University at Pucillo Gymnasium on Wednesday.
coach Andy Reid, but had never been able to capture a title. The last time the Eagles clinched an NFL title was in 1960, before the Super Bowl era began. Fans will be hard-pressed to find a city that places so much value on its sports teams and not have a football title. Many Philadelphians claimed that this team is different from other past squads, but there was still one thing left for the team to prove. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery promised before the season that the team he signed with would win the Super Bowl, and he doubled down on that promise days before the game. Confidence was exuding throughout the city and the team carried that into the Super Bowl. People were gathered in Philadelphia’s Center City and Broad Street, just waiting and praying that their team would deliver on its
promise. Foles was comfortable from kickoff to the end of the game and matched Brady throw-for-throw. He delivered a score on almost every drive and came in clutch when necessary. When Brandon Graham forced what turned out to be the game-sealing fumble, Eagles fans around the country erupted in cheers and tears. It all seemed too good to be true. Many fans had been waiting their entire lives to see this moment, like 99-yearold lifer Phil Basser. He had seen the rise of many good teams in seasons past, but was left with a Lombardi Trophy-shaped hole in his heart. This Eagles team did not just feel different — it was different. For the first time in franchise history, it delivered on its potential. The Philadelphia Eagles for the first time are world champions.
“The guys were poised in managing those traps and sticky situations. When you can get out of those, you have an odd man situation when you pass out of it and we were in attack mode in the back end and we made them pay.” In the second half it was all McCarthur as he hit six of his nine 3-pointers in the half. His hot shooting proved to be contagious as SU shot a blistering 72.7 percent from 3-point range in the second half as well as 72.7 percent from the field. The Raiders knocked down eight threes in the second half and 16-of-28 in the game — two shy of the school record set last season against Virginia Union University in the NCAA Tournament. The Raiders led by as many as 33 points in the second half and came away with a dominant win over ESU in a battle of the Top 2 teams in the PSAC East Division. The Warriors won the first
meeting 90-79 in ESU. “That’s a huge win for us,” McCarthur said. “They were second in the East and we needed that win, especially after what they did to us up at East Stroudsburg. I think we are in a good groove right now, both offensively and defensively. We just got to keep it rolling.” SU held the Warriors to 64 points, which is 30 points shy of their average this season, while forcing 21 turnovers. “Our defense was tremendous tonight to hold them down the way they did,” Fite said. “They scored a bunch of points down the stretch there when we were in a soft prevent defense, but I don’t know if there are many teams that have held them to just 27 points in a half.” The Raiders have now won their last eight games and nine of their last 10 overall. SU now shifts its attention to a lengthy five-game road trip that began on Saturday at Mercyhurst University.
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Evan Ramos won all three of his PSAC bouts this week, improving his season record to 17–1. From “WRESTLE,” D1 With only one bout remaining in the match, however, this streak was too little too late for the Raiders to complete the comeback. Derek Bereberick nonetheless fought hard and picked up a major decision victory to narrow the margin to a final score of 25–19. Berberick’s victory was his eighth straight and his third major decision of the season, best on the team. The Raiders tried to shake off the narrow loss when they traveled to Gannon University. For the second straight contest, SU could not get going early and dropped its first three bouts. Blankenship was again the first points for SU, earning a pin victory. Over the next four bouts, two Raiders went up against Top 12-ranked wrestlers in their weight classes, both of which ended in losses. Ramos picked up another victory, a major decision, but the match was once again out of hand and the
win only brought the overall score to 31–10. Berberick could not keep his streak going against the No. 7-ranked heavyweight Nick Budd and dropped his bout to make the final score 37–10. The Raiders did not need to go far for their next match, facing nearby Mercyhurst University Saturday. Mercyhurst was undefeated in dual play going into the tie and came out with the victory. It brought six regionally-ranked wrestlers to the meet. The Raiders’ struggles early in matches continued as they could not get a result until Ramos’s decision late in the contest over another nationally-ranked opponent. Ramos improved his season record to 17–1, 13–0 in dual meetings. SU will look to rebound when it returns home to face No. 11 Pitt-Johnstown. The contest will be the Raiders’ final home meet of the season and will take place today at 7 p.m. All the senior wrestlers will be honored before the match.
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SU boxing club to host annual Henderson event
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Henderson Gymnasium will play host to the SU boxing club on Saturday for its annual home event. William Whisler Sports Editor The Shippensburg University club boxing team is getting set to tap gloves and face off in its annual home meet at Henderson Gymnasium on Saturday night. Boxers from seven different schools will battle the Raiders this weekend in a variety of matches from different weight classes. SU boxing club coach Travis Wylie said there will be approximately 19 matches, with five matches featuring boxers from SU. Of those five matches, Tylik Guilford and Canar Morrison are expected to shine inside the ring, according to Wylie. Guilford has an impressive track record that already includes three trips to nationals. Wylie said that both boxers are standouts, with big aspirations for this season. “Both guys have a shot at winning nationals this year,” Wylie said. “Tylik is a threetime qualifier at 156 pounds and Canar Morrison set a record last year for the most wins as a freshman and is on pace to become the winningest boxer in school history.”
While both boxers have been fantastic for the SU squad, one of the boxers will have to change weight classes, as both currently compete at the 156-pound weight class. With the Raiders competing inside their home gym, Wylie is hoping for a strong performance. “I’m expecting a great performance for the Shippensburg boxing team,” Wylie said. “These guys have been training hard, but the reality is you never know until that night because sometimes people just freeze up in the spotlight.” Tickets for Saturday’s matches will be sold at the main desk inside the Ceddia Union Building (CUB), as well as at the door at Henderson Gymnasium. Tickets purchased in advance at the CUB cost $3 for general admission and $5 for ringside seats. Tickets purchased at the door are $6 for general admission and $8 for ringside seats. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the first bout will begin at 6 p.m.
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The 2018 SU softball team looks to pick up where it left off last season when it finished one win shy of an NCAA Tournament appearance. The Raiders won 29 games in 2017 and return their entire starting lineup. Courtesy of SU Sports Info.
The Shippensburg University softball team began its 2018 season this weekend with four games at the UNC-Pembroke Invitational, embarking upon a campaign in which the squad has high hopes after a strong conclusion to the year before. Shippensburg finished with a 29-23 overall record in 2017 under first-year head coach Alison Van Scyoc — the most victories for the team since 2014. The Raiders surged at the end of the season and finished fourth at the PSAC Championships, posting a 3-2 record. SU ended up just shy of the NCAA Tournament, finishing with a Top 10 Atlantic Regional ranking. “Finishing in the Top 4 at the PSAC Tournament, I think that was just a taste for us,” Van Scyoc said of her squad. “I think it’s made us hungrier, but more than anything, I think it’s made us realize how much harder we need to work.” The Raiders were third in the PSAC Eastern Division last season, finishing behind two NCAA Tournament qualifiers in West Chester (PSAC champions) and Kutztown. SU eliminated the Golden Bears from the PSAC Tournament in the midst of its postseason run. “Let’s get that grit, let’s get that fire and let’s build on what we were able to accomplish at the end of the season,” Van Scyoc said. “But let’s not wait until the end of the season to do all that. Let’s find that confidence as we begin, and as we go through.” In 2018, Shippensburg returns its entire starting lineup, along with its Top 2 pitchers in terms of innings pitched. The Raiders have a total of 15 returning players on their 22-person roster. Of the returnees, Shippensburg boasts three All-PSAC players: senior outfielder Tara Bicko, junior pitcher Taryn Wilson and senior utility Chloe Collins. Bicko and Collins are two-time All-PSAC performers. Bicko started every game in left field last season, hitting
.365 with 14 doubles, five homers and 31 RBIs. Collins led the PSAC with 17 doubles, batted a team-best .379 at the plate and also threw 82.1 innings. Wilson was SU’s mainstay in the circle, posting a 14-5 record with a 2.41 ERA and 135 strikeouts (sixth-most in PSAC). This season, Bicko will serve as a captain along with senior catcher Macy Luck and senior infielder Maddie Mulhall. In addition to Van Scyoc returning for her second season at the helm, the team has added Jessica Strong as a full-time assistant coach. Strong arrives after working at Moravian and joins returning coaches Emily Goshorn, Dina Chiappelli and Jim Mullan. “Coach Strong complements me very well,” Van Scyoc said. “She’s energetic, but what it does for our softball program is give us the ability to specialize our instruction. She’s also very dynamic on the offensive end, and brings that killer instinct and confidence to our team.” The road to the start of the 2018 campaign dates back to the fall, when the team engaged in regular conditioning workouts with head strength coach Rob Day during the non-championship season. Among the activities SU committed to were 5:30 a.m. runs that went a long way in establishing character. “I think our real growth happened in the fall, with strength and conditioning,” Van Scyoc admitted. “They bought in. they believed, and established trust in one another.” Another key focus for the team was establishing its collective mindset, working just as hard on mental conditioning as it did in the weight room. “Softball is a perfect game, and we are imperfect people, playing a perfect game,” Van Scyoc said. “Understanding that mistakes happen, it’s about our response. It’s about how we recover, and how quickly we recover.” With standards raised, and goals set high, Shippensburg is eager to begin the process this weekend with its season opener. “I think they’re ready,” Van Scyoc said. “We’ve had a very strong preseason training. Still, we know we have to work. Every day is a building process.”
Baseball Voted Second in 2018 PSAC Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll
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SU’s Chloe Collins, above, put together an impressive weekend, tallying six hits, a stolen base and an RBI in SU’s three games. Collins leads SU with a .545 batting average through the Raiders’ first weekend.
SU snags two victories at weekend UNC-Pembroke Invitational tournament Courtesy of SU Sports Info. Feb. 2 The Shippensburg University softball team split its opening games of the 2018 season Friday afternoon, rallying to defeat Winston-Salem State 8-6 after dropping its first game to the host Braves, 10-2, on a cold, brisk day at the UNC Pembroke Softball Stadium. SU (1-1) began the day with a five-inning loss to UNC Pembroke (2-0). The Raiders were within one run, 3-2, entering the bottom of the fifth, but the Braves erupted for seven runs for the walk-off win. SU took the nightcap with a pair of runs in the sixth inning of a tie game after earlier posting a five-run second inning.
Sophomore Kayla Bonawitz doubled and then scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth against Winston-Salem and also hit an RBI-double in the opener against UNC Pembroke. Bonawitz was 3-for-7 on the day with two RBIs and two runs scored. Fellow sophomore Kendall Geis led the Raiders with four hits on the day, including a 3-for-4 effort against Winston-Salem. Sophomore Meghan Klee had two hits, including a two-run single, and a walk on the day. Senior Chloe Collins had two hits, an RBI and a stolen base. Freshman Courtney Coy also had two hits on the day. Senior Maddie Mulhall delivered an RBI-single in the top of the fourth inning
against UNC Pembroke to open the scoring in the opener. Mulhall reached base three times on the day, including a walk and hit by pitch. Junior Taryn Wilson ended up with the decision in each game. She pitched the final two innings against Winston-Salem to record a win after throwing the entirety of the opener. Wilson totaled seven strikeouts on the day. Collins struck out 11 in five innings of work against the Rams. Feb. 3 The Shippensburg University softball team cranked out 14 hits on Saturday, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the top of the seventh inning by freshman Courtney Coy, as the Raiders came from behind to defeat West
Virginia State, 5-4, at the UNC Pembroke Invitational. SU (2-1) got at least one hit from eight of its nine starters in the lineup and a complete-game victory in the circle from Wilson, who allowed three earned runs and struck out six over seven innings. SU had to rally from deficits of 1-0 in the third and 4-3 in the sixth for the win. Collins was 4-for-4 at the plate, while Bonawitz was 3-for-4 with an RBI-single. Senior Tara Bicko was 2-for3 with a sacrifice. Coy also had an RBI fielder’s-choice in the fifth. Feb. 4 Sunday’s softball game at UNC Pembroke was canceled due to inclement weather and will not be made up.
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SU baseball hopes to build on last seasons’ trip to the NCAA Tournament with a deeper playoff run. Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The Shippensburg University baseball team was voted No. 2 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Friday morning by the league office. The PSAC Eastern Division Preseason Poll is voted on by the league’s coaches. West Chester, the 2017 NCAA Division II National Champions, were picked atop the East with seven first-place votes. Ranking behind the Raiders is Millersville, East Stroudsburg (with a first-place vote), Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Kutztown and Mansfield. Earlier this preseason, SU was ranked No. 5 in the 2018 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCB-
WA) Atlantic Region Preseason poll. SU went 31-24-1 overall and 19-9 in conference play last season, competing in both the PSAC and NCAA Atlantic Region Tournaments. PSAC East (# of first-place votes) 1) West Chester (7) 2) Shippensburg 3) Millersville 4) East Stroudsburg (1) 5) Bloomsburg 6) Lock Haven 7) Kutztown 8) Mansfield PSAC West 1) Mercyhurst (5) 2) Seton Hill (3) 3) Slippery Rock 4) IUP 5) California 6) Gannon 7) Pitt-Johnstown 8) Clarion
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Women improve own SU records at Susquehanna Open Courtesy of SU Sports Info. Senior Kali Hepner and redshirt-senior Paige Shirk each surpassed their own school records in field events on Saturday to highlight a strong day for the Shippensburg University women’s indoor track-and-field team at the Susquehanna Open contested inside the James Garrett Sports Complex. Hepner entered the day with a school-record indoor clearance and personal best of 12 feet, 3 1/2 inches that was set in the season opener back in December at Bucknell. On Saturday, she crushed that effort by more than six inches — clearing the bar at 12 feet, 10 inches (3.91 meters). The performance ranks her seventh on the NCAA Division II performance list. Shirk entered the day with a school-record weight throw of 57 feet, 1 inch just two weeks ago at Bucknell. On Saturday,
Shirk surpassed that performance by nearly two feet, winning the competition with a throw of 58 feet, 10 inches. She also won the shot put, throwing 46 feet, 1 1/4 inches. Both of her performances are NCAA provisional qualifying marks. Redshirt-senior Danielle Sciremammano continued her excellent work both in the 60-meter hurdles and the long jump – posting NCAA provisional qualifying efforts in each event. Sciremammano won the hurdles finals in 8.74 seconds, just .07 seconds off her PR and season best. She also won the long jump and was just an inch shy of her season best in that event, posting a top mark of 18 feet, 9 inches. On the track, three Raiders picked up conference qualifiers in the 3K. Redshirt-junior Caity Reese finished third in 10:38.86, while senior Bryanna Dissinger placed fourth in 10:40.18. Freshman Natalee Serwatka finished sixth in 10:47. Redshirt-junior Lizzie Manickas, already qualified in the
3K, became the fourth Raider qualified in the 5K. Manickas won the 5K on Saturday with a time of 18:32.59. Freshman Jenna Robbins picked up a conference qualifier in the mile, running 5:24.14, while also running eighth in the 800 meters (2:29.89). Sophomore Sarah Bourdon matched her season best in the pole vault, clearing 11 feet, 5 3/4 inches. Other highlights in the field included junior Olivia Lee notching a PSAC cut of 34 feet, 7 1/2 inches in the triple jump. In the shot put, freshman Ashley Kerr improved her PSAC cut and collegiate best to 38 feet, 8 1/4 inches. Shippensburg will compete on Friday next week and not Saturday, sending contingents to the Ocean Breeze Complex for the Fasttrack National Invitational and to Lewisburg for the Bucknell Tune-Up.
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Chris Craig had one of several qualifying marks for the men’s indoor track-andfield team at the Youngston State Mid-Major Invitational on Saturday.
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Austin Shupp had a strong showing at Susquehanna, earning a first- and second-place finish in the long jump and 60-meter hurdles, respectively.
Youngstown prepares men’s squad Men excel at Susquehanna Open Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The Shippensburg University men’s indoor track-and-field team was represented in competition at the Youngstown State Mid-Major Invitational on Saturday. On the track, junior Chris Craig made his season debut in the 200 meters and finished second with a conference-qualifying time of 21.99 seconds. Junior Calvin Dennis ran 22.51 seconds. Freshman Austin Padmore won the 800 meters, breaking 1:56 again this season with a time of 1:55.59. In the 60-meter hurdles,
junior Ori Rinaman finished second by milliseconds with a time of 8.31 seconds while sophomore Conner Oldt ran a season best of 8.62 seconds. In the 4x400-meter relay, it was Dennis, freshman Austin Howell, Padmore and Rinaman who teamed up to run fifth in 3:20.75. In the field, senior Bryan Pearson placed fifth in the shot put with a NCAA-provisional qualifier of 53 feet, 1 1/2 inches. Shippensburg will compete on Friday next week and not Saturday, sending contingents to the Ocean Breeze Complex for the Fasttrack National Invitational and to Lewisburg for the Bucknell Tune-Up.
Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The Shippensburg University men’s indoor track-and-field team put forth numerous solid performances on Saturday at the Susquehanna Open contested at the James Garrett Sports Complex. Senior Austin Shupp ran second in the 60-meter hurdles, posting a strong finals time of 8.37 seconds to place second. Shupp also won the long jump, posting a top mark of 22 feet, 1 inch. On the distance circuit, redshirt-freshman Michael Urban and junior Sean Weid-
ner picked up Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifiers in the 5K. Urban ran second in 15:42, while Weidner was fourth in 15:48. In the field, sophomore Cam Strohe won the weight throw with a PR throw and an improved conference qualifier of 51 feet, 3 inches. He also placed fourth in the shot, just a half-inch off his PR with a throw of 44 feet, 0 1/2 inches. Shippensburg will compete on Friday next week and not Saturday, sending contingents to the Ocean Breeze Complex for the Fasttrack National Invitational and to Lewisburg for the Bucknell Tune-Up.
Ramos named PSAC wrestler of week Courtesy of SU Sports Info.
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Evan Ramos picked up three more wins this past week to extend his winning streak to 13 matches. He now has a 17–1 season record. Ramos and other seniors will be honored tonight before the final home match against Pitt-Johnstown.
Women’s track and field complete split Youngstown Invitational Courtesy of SU Sports Info.
The Shippensburg University indoor track-and-field team was represented by four women on Friday night as a small contingent of field athletes competed on the first day of the Youngstown State University Mid-Major Invitational. Senior Ava Bonetti finished second in the weight throw with a top mark of 52 feet, 2 inches. The performance is a new collegiate best and moves her to fourth on the PSAC performance list for the event. On the second and final day of the Youngstown State Mid-Major Invitational, the women’s team posted six conference qualifiers. For the second consecutive day, redshirt-senior Ava Bonetti achieved a personal best in a throwing event. Bonetti finished fourth in the shot put on a throw of 45 feet, 2 1/4 inches for an NCAA provisional qualifier. She slides up to fifth on the PSAC performance list this season. Senior Jill Bertino paced the Raiders in the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.92 seconds, while sophomore Mary Ramsden ran a collegiate best and improved her conference qualifier to 8.02 seconds. Bertino also ran 26.22 seconds in the 200-meter dash. Senior Kiana Tucker achieved a conference qualifier in the 800 meters, posting a time of 2:22.70. In the 4x400-meter relay, Tucker, Bertino, junior Laura Kibathi and sophomore Cirsten Kelly posted a time of 4:01.73. Kelly was timed in an anchor split of 59.6 seconds, as she came from behind to edge Duquesne and also hold off Bloomsburg in the relay. Also in the field, redshirt-junior Abby Wagner neared her season best in the triple jump with a top mark of 37 feet, 5 3/4 inches. Shippensburg will compete on Friday next week and not Saturday, sending contingents to the Ocean Breeze Complex for the Fasttrack National Invitational and to Lewisburg for the Bucknell Tune-Up.
Redshirt-senior Evan Ramos was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Wrestler of the Week on Monday afternoon along with Clarion’s Toby Cahill. He is the first SU wrestler to earn PSAC Athlete of the Week honors since Karl Lightner on Feb. 1, 2016. Ramos, ranked No. 1 in Super Region 1 and No. 3 in Division II, went 3-0 this past week to improve his season record to 17-1 (13-0 in duals). One of his wins came against a nationally-ranked opponent, and another came against a regionally-ranked opponent.
The week began on Tuesday, as Ramos notched his sixth pin of the season with a victory by fall over Dan Makagon in 1:19. On Friday at Gannon, Ramos posted a 12-3 major decision against Ethan Budd (No. 6 in Super Region 1). Leading 9-2 late in the match, Budd escaped in the final 10 seconds, but Ramos fired another shot for his fifth takedown of the match to secure a major decision. To conclude the week, Ramos faced off against No. 10-ranked Wes Phipps (also No. 3 in Super Region 1). It was the second time this season the two had faced off, with Ramos posting a 3-1 in December at the PSAC Championships. On Sat-
urday, Ramos posted a 7-2 decision over Phipps on the strength of a pair of first-period takedowns and another in the third period. Ramos extended his winning streak to 13 consecutive matches. During the streak, Ramos has posted eight wins by bonus points – including all six of his victories by fall this season. It is the second time in Ramos’ career he has been recognized by the league, accompanying an award he received on Jan. 11, 2016. Ramos will be one of six SU seniors honored Tuesday night before the team’s final home dual meet. The Raiders will host Pitt-Johnstown at 7 p.m.
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‘Then & Now’ exhibit teaches the importance of past, present Molly Foster A&E Editor
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Karaoke Night Meghan Schiereck Asst. Multimedia Editor Karaoke has a certain ‘je ne sais quoi,’ or indescribable quality, about it. People willingly get up on stage and belt out popular tunes — sometimes embarrassing themselves — much to their friends’ delight. You can live out your dreams of being a rockstar, for as long as your song lasts. Activities Program Board (APB) hosted a karaoke night in McFeely’s Coffeehouse on Feb. 1. A party-like atmosphere came to life with full-size candy bars, chips and microphone stands when APB volunteers took the stage for the debut performance with a spirited rendition of “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. Following APB, students continued to impress with their singing voices and song choices. From Broadway show tunes to animated Disney movie relics, music filled the air.
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Sophomore Elijah Ellias (left) gave a soulful performance of John Legend’s song “Ordinary People.” The crowd adored his first performance so much, he gave an encore of “Can You Stand the Rain” by New Edition. Sophomore Sarah Nagy (right), performed “Safety Dance” by “Men Without Hats” for her cheering friends in the audience. Her gnarly dance moves brought everyone back to 1982.
The fluidity between past and present was encapsulated by Shippensburg University’s Art and Design Department in the “Then & Now” faculty exhibition, which held its opening reception in the Kauffman Gallery on Jan. 31. SU art professors constructed the exhibit with a threepart progression. The professors who partook in the exhibition include Michael Campbell, Benjamin Culbertson, Steven Dolbin, Kathryn Keely, Mark Moilanen, Cookie Redding and William Whitely. Each individual displayed a piece of art that was created during their undergraduate and graduate studies, and a current piece of artwork. The selected artworks varied in medium depending on the artists’ preferences, including stoneware, silk-screen, graphite on newsprint and terra cotta. The collaborative timeline of art on display at the “Then & Now” opening ceremony was witness to the time, practice and ambition that the artists invested in their crafts to achieve a strong and visible sense of artistic growth. Opening up to gallery goers, the faculty artists in attendance revealed the backstories of their artworks and how their selections — along with all of the art they created during their lives — are each a noteworthy part of their journey as an artist and a person. “This show isn’t necessarily about us,” Moilanen said. “It’s about [the students]. Where are you at in your life if you’re currently an undergrad? What works are you creating?” Using their own experiences and art as a roughly sketched template for their students to follow, many of the faculty artists emphasized the importance of accepting constructive criticism and flexibility. Similar to the unpredictable turns of life, the vast possibilities of art has led multiple SU art professors to a form of art that strayed from how they originally envisioned themselves as an artist. While all three of Whitely’s artworks in the exhibition were silk-screen, digital print variations, he confessed during his presentation that he is actually a painter turned graphic designer. This same sense of diversification was also revealed in the works of Campbell and Dolbin. Contrary to Whitely, Campbell began as a graphic design student, later pursuing the medium of paint, and Dolbin gave life to his still life sketches by experimenting with sculpture. “[As an artist] you want to create work,” Dolbin said. “And your work will point you in the direction you are meant to go.” Sometimes the direction may be fogged, but for many “Then & Now” artists, art has remained a constant, with an ability to document growth and give memories an extended life. With tears clogging his voice, as Dolbin presented his acrylic on canvas brush drawing, “Father Napping: Premonition,” he shared that his father died from Alzheimer’s disease during the fall semester. During the time of his graduate studies he secretly sketched this piece of his father as he was napping on the couch, Dolbin said. While the portrait was not crafted during the onset of his father’s Alzheimer’s, for Dolbin it captures a familiar image of his father, as he often slept during the tail end of the disease. Campbell also faced a physically and emotionally taxing situation last year when he underwent triple bypass surgery. In his piece “Waiting…2.0,” Campbell documented the time leading up to and following his surgery through the marriage of digital print and watercolor in inset images. While waiting for the day of surgery to come, Campbell said he took photo-
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Steven Dolbin’s sculpture titled “Grandfather,” captures the essence of his now dead grandfather with the use of exaggerated details and texture.
Benjamin Culbertson speaks to students and community members about his porcelain piece, “Scorpion Teapot.” For Culbertson, a majority of his undergraduate artwork stemmed from him questioning existence after taking several philosophy courses. graphs of his surroundings, and then picked up a brush and pen to finish the piece once he regained his strength post-surgery. The opening reception for “Then & Now” figuratively took the artworks off of their wall mounts and removed them from their stands, as the artists turned their hands over to reveal what prompted each piece’s creation. This left gallery viewers with a valuable lesson that extends well past the creation of art — respect the past, cherish today and make tomorrow even better. “Then & Now” will remain on display in the Kauffman Gallery through March 21. The exhibit can be viewed during gallery hours from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday, or by appointment.
SU sculpture classes emphasize nature’s natural beauty with environmental art Olivia Riccio Copy Editor Two basic sculpture classes at Shippensburg University left their mark on the local rail trail with environment art created during the fall semester. Steven Dolbin, a professor of art and design at SU, and his classes partnered with the Rails to Trails Organization last December — working until finals week to complete the sculptures found along the trail. The reason Dolbin wanted his students to participate in this kind of project is because of how important environmental art has been throughout the years, and it still continues to be important. “Environmental art is one of the most vital forms of sculpture today,” Dolbin said. “It has been practiced for millennia, literally tens of thousands of years. Stonehenge, the great chalk drawings in Britain, the Nazca Lines in Peru. I could go on and on.” Through this project, anyone who visits the rail trail will be able
to see and appreciate the sculptures, which Dolbin said is another important reason why he chose this project. “It connects our students to the great earthwork of the past and it connects all who see it — such as those in our community — with issues of the earth. And of course it demonstrates how we as artists and citizens can work with and for the environment,” Dolbin said. “The works are temporary and will degrade back into the earth. So we are not dominating the environment but working with it.” The students also enjoyed being a part of this new project. Working in groups helped complete the project faster, but also offered a new experience for some of the student artists involved. Lydia Westre-Stith, a junior at SU, learned how to work with a group and the l a n d around her. “ W e were moving timbers that weighed more than me, and we all kind of worked as a unit. It’s not very common in art,” Westre-Stith said. “I learned a lot
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SU students in Steven Dolbin’s fall 2017 basic sculpture course place rocks in the dirt to create an environmental sculpture that extends from the roots of a tree on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. Dolbin plans to have students create more eco-friendly art on the trail in future semesters. about going with the flow and letting the materials direct you, especially in an environment where you can’t go get a wrench or weld things together when they break.” Collin Dolbin, an SU freshman who participated in the project, enjoyed the aspect of leaving a piece of artwork behind for others to see. “I liked that we could reach a new audience artistically and people are going to be cycling and walking past the art and seeing it every day,” Collin said. “We are very detached from the environment, and this brings attention to it.”
A major idea formed through these sculptures was to use the elements of nature that the students were provided. “Everything we used was from the site, or the area relative to the site. We didn’t bring anything with us,” Westre-Stith said. Another student participant, Anna Snee, found this to be important in the project. “The purpose of our environmental art was less to create but more to put emphasis on what nature already made,” Snee said. “So I think it’s important to just showcase what
nature does daily without us noticing.” The art department plans to work with Rails to Trails in the future to create some semi-permanent sculptures along the trail near town. This will be a revolving outdoor exhibition-type venue for visitors. “My hope is to not only contribute to the sculptural learning of my students but to engage and enlighten the campus and town communities,” Dolbin said. “We hope to excite and delight all that see the sculptures and bring new visitors to the trail.”
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Locally-shot feature film to tell tragic ‘Shane’s Story’
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“Afraid of the dark” Molly Foster A&E Editor
I hope that one day my daughter is not born into a world where fear of the dark is evoked by vulture men lurking in an ill-lighted alleyway. I hope her fear of the dark is only bred by imaginary boogey men hiding in the abyss of her bedroom closet. And that she shuts the door on these monsters around the age of eight when she proclaims herself a big girl.
Image courtesy of the “Shane’s Story” Trailer
Shane, played by Anthony Alessia, prays on a park bench in isolate desperation. Jonathan Bergmueller Asst. A&E Editor A young boy has a secret that will destroy his relationships with his friends and family forever – he is tormented by who he is. Shane is gay, and his story is being told through a feature film. “Shane’s Story” is an indie feature film directed by Blake Clark that tells the struggle of a gay teenager who is on the cusp of suicide. The movie opens with Shane praying in church, asking God for forgiveness for his ultimate act of sin — suicide in response to harassment for being gay. Before he does so, Paul, a middle-aged man who knows all-toowell the torment Shane faces, approaches the boy. The two develop a relationship that strays from platonic as Paul saves Shane’s life. There are currently 20 to 25 people involved in the project, according to Alleman. Though the project has a trailer on their website at https://alimoe4.wixsite.com/shane, the cast will be re-filming the segments with their new budget beginning next autumn. The film was originally going to be shot in California, but has since moved east. All of the actors are from the local Shippensburg area. Filming will begin in August 2018 and will continue for four weeks. The film is set to be released in December 2018, with a runtime of 120 minutes. The film investigates many unconventional topics and themes. It delves into the backstory of the bully. It also explores the comingof-age element behind Shane being a minor who is eventually emancipated from his parents, which he uses to justify his relationship with the middle-aged Paul, who is reluctant toward the idea at first. The movie touches on many dark and controversial topics, but also has a light side embedded with natural humor. The feature film, written by Blake Clark and Kevin Corsini, began development almost 11 years ago. This was until the funders who backed the project pulled out due to disagreements about the direction of the project. The movie stopped filming, and “Shane’s Story” sat unattended for years until Clark was re-inspired to finish the film, said actor and cast director Lane Alleman.
“This film resonates with what is going on today,” said Clark in a video posted to their website. He told the story of a Nevada father who shot his 14-year-old son. The boy’s former foster mother, Sonja Jones, told police that she believes the murder was motivated by homophobia. She said, “I’m sure that inside of his mind, he would rather have a dead son than a gay son.” Blake Clarke has a very personal connection to the subject of homosexuality, which influenced his story writing, according to Alleman. “He grew up as a gay kid. His father was an ex-marine, and was not OK with it,” Alleman said. “He very recently was able to talk to his father. Blake is fifty-something now.” Alleman also has a strong tether to this story. His older brother, Russell, originally played Shane before the funding was pulled from the film. “It is a great way to memorialize my brother — to kind of take over where he left off, and get this film done,” Alleman said. Russell passed away in 2016 due to an accidental overdose. Alleman expressed concern for suicides within the LGBT community. “If we can save one life, then this is all worth it,” he said. “Suicide should not be an option. There are resources, and there are people willing to help you.”
My closet is occupied only by a family of pressed clothes, and below my bed lay shoes and dust bunnies, but I am still afraid. My fear is not imaginary. Phone in hand I walk fast down the never-ending, curving, bending, remote road until I reach the safety of my dead bolted apartment door. One door and four walls shelter from the luring dead of night, which my bedroom multiplies— now two and eight. With layered shelter I wait sleepy eyed for the rousing relief found only in the sun’s sweet kiss.
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Lane Alleman, a 2017 SU graduate, plays the character Troy in “Shane’s Story” and spearheaded the casting for the production of the film.
Image courtesy of the “Shane’s Story” Trailer
Shane’s father kicks his son out of his house and into the street as he angrily shouts, “You’re dead to me. I hope you can live with yourself.”
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Movie Showtimes Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 6 and 7 at AMC Classic 7 in Chambersburg
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Times
1. Maze Runner: The Death Cure
7:00 p.m.
2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
7:30 p.m.
3. Winchester
7:10 p.m.
4. Hostiles
7:10 p.m.
5. 12 Strong
7:30 p.m.
6. Den of Thieves
7:15 p.m.
7. The Shape of Water
7:15 p.m.