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Heroin trafficker convicted in court

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Shippensburg — A Baltimore man was convicted in federal court of heroin trafficking. His actions resulted in the death of a Shippensburg man two years ago, according to The Sentinel.

Eugene Stallings Jr., 28, was convicted Friday, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. After a fourday trial, Stallings was convicted of heroin trafficking resulting in death and other charges.

Stallings had distributed 100 grams of heroin to four people between October 2013 and April 2014.

Three of those people had traveled from the Shippensburg area to purchase heroin from Stallings.

The jury returned a guilty verdict to all five counts of indictment after less than two hours of deliberation, U.S. Attorney Peter Smith said.

Stallings’ conviction is in relation to the death of Kyle Golter, 21, of Shippensburg on Feb. 7, 2014.

Harrisburg — Even with the lack of a current budget, Gov. Tom Wolf is ready to unveil his budget proposal for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, according to The Daily Caller.

Wolf plans to propose a tax increase that will serve to raise education funding. He said it meets the state’s standards and continues to restore cuts made to schools.

The current fiscal year’s budget proposal was vetoed in December, causing the state to push for a stopgap. Wolf approved $23.3 billion in emergency spending after shooting down the $30.3 billion budget.

The emergency measure is to keep schools open for another six months and fund medical services and corrections institutions.

Wolf is the first Pennsylvania governor to propose a budget before the previous year’s is still under debate.

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Chicago — Police officer Robert Rialmo, who shot and killed 19-year-old student Quintonio LeGrier, is suing LeGrier’s family for emotional distress, reported the BBC. According to Rialmo, LeGrier attempted to strike Rialmo with a baseball bat, however, LeGrier’s lawyers claim the two were more than 20 feet apart.

Rialmo fired at LeGrier six times, killing both him and Bettie Jones, a neighbor who was outside at the time of the shooting.

Rialmo’s lawyer, Joel Brodsky, said that police are not targets for assault and that they, like all people, suffer emotional damage in times of distress. The lawsuit is for $10 million and is highly unusual, according to a former federal prosecutor.

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World IS moves to Libya for revenue source Libya — Militants loyal to the Islamic State (IS) are taking over oilrich lands in Libya to raise money and possibly create a staging point to conduct attacks in North Africa and Europe, according to the Los Angeles Times.

While the White House refrains from investing military resources into the North African country, The Pentagon sent special operations teams to get intelligence.

Drones and satellites report images of fortifications and training bases that have gathered thousands of new recruits. Secretary of State John F. Kerry said IS could secure a stranglehold in Libya and tap into billions of dollars of oil.

Though IS is losing ground in Iraq and Syria it is rising up in places with little to no government.

Libya has not had a functioning government since 2011, when Western nations helped oust the head-ofstate Muammar Gadhafi.

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SU to offer entrepreneurship program DEREK EVANOSKY

Asst. News Editor The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors approved Shippensburg University’s proposal on Jan. 21 to add an entrepreneurship program to the John L. Grove College of Business.

Entrepreneurship developed into a concentration at SU in 2005 when it became popular. SU has since pushed to expand it to be a bachelor of science in business administration degree (BSBA).

Starting in the fall of 2016 entrepreneurship will be available as a major for business students. However, students in other majors will be able to enroll in the program as well.

“The minor will be available to non-business students. Students in fine arts or engineering or any other major will be able to learn how to develop their ideas through the

entrepreneurship program,” said John Kooti, dean of Grove College of Business.

The new entrepreneurship program is exceedingly distinctive, according to Kooti “There are more than 15,000 business schools in the world. Most of them offer entrepreneurship only as a concentration,” Kooti said. “With the addition of the BSBA in entrepreneurship, we are the only school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s system that offers a major in entrepreneurship.”

Until now, the entrepreneurship concentration offered four core classes: Issues in entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship and small business development. The program will offer a fifth class next fall; new product design and development.

Students must complete all five of these courses to receive a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship.

Four professors currently teach

entrepreneurial courses at SU. Since the program was approved, the department has been searching for an additional professor with entrepreneurial experience.

“Since [entrepreneurship] is so practice oriented, it is important that we hire somebody with significant experience in the field,” Kooti said.

However, the program will offer far more than just a new professor and new entrepreneurship course.

By the fall of 2017, SU plans to open the Charles H. Diller Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation, according to Kooti. The center will provide resources to students that will assist in creating, developing and marketing their entrepreneurial creations.

There are approximately 70 stuPhoto by Derek Evanosky dents enrolled in the entrepreneurship concentration, which Kooti Grove Hall stands across from the Heiges Field House and is heralds as successful. the center for the SU College of Business. Plans are underRead the full story at theslateonline.com way to open a center specifically for the new degree.

Celebrity chef cooks up African-based food at Reisner, illustrates food as historical window MARY GRACE KELLER Editor-in-Chief

A grain of rice can represent the main ingredient in a batch of West African Jollof rice steaming in Reisner Dining Hall — or it can symbolize one chef’s culture and quest for culinary justice.

Rising celebrity and historical chef, Michael Twitty kicked off Black History Month at Shippensburg University on Feb. 2 with the presentation of an African-inspired meal in Reisner and a speech at Memorial Auditorium.

From 4-6:30 p.m., SU students in Reisner lined up to sample Twitty’s food. In addition to the rice, Twitty’s recipes included fried white sweet potatoes, black-eyed pea fritters, spicy collard greens, and seemingly the most popular — Carolina mustard BBQ chicken, served next to an extra pot of yellow BBQ sauce.

About 15 students from Multicultural Student Affairs helped Twitty cook the food featured in Reisner’s kitchen. One of the students,

sophomore Vernon Hadley, came running up to Twitty in Reisner, yelling, “The sauce! It blew my mind,” Hadley said, calling it “decadent.”

“If I had any more adjectives in my vocabulary, I would give them to you,” Hadley said to Twitty.

Twitty’s visit was sponsored by: SU Black Heritage Committee, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Commission on Human Understanding, the departments of English, history/philosophy and sociology/anthropology and the offices of ethnic studies and multicultural student affairs.

The foods Twitty chose to

cook for SU were selected to tell a story of the African diaspora, and to give students’ palates a new experience, Twitty said.

Wherever he goes, he tries to

teach people about the history behind the food.

“For me, it’s about heritage,” Twitty said. He cooks a myriad of foods but enjoys creating his own unique blend of African and Jewish dishes.

During his presentation at Memorial Auditorium, Twitty explained how he has tracked his diverse heritage from the southern U.S. to West Africa. Twitty’s great-greatgreat-great-grandfather, who was enslaved, was bought as a child in Virginia and made to walk to Alabama. He even tried to run, but was caught. Twitty’s great-great-greatgrandfather witnessed the surrender of Robert Lee to Ulysses Grant during the Civil War. Between these connections to the past and more, Twitty has many reasons to cook the way he does — it’s personal.

Twitty trained some of the staff at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia in the techniques of historical cooking. He is a self-taught chef, and has been cooking professionally for about 10 years, though his affinity for creation of cuisine started at a young age.

The need to discover his family history through food propelled

Twitty to tour the southern United States, in what he calls the “Southern Discomfort” tour. He uses ingredients, cooking processes, genetics and pure facts to learn about his own identity, and in turn, that of all southerners.

“Our food is our flag. Our food is a great signifier of where we came from,” Twitty said.

In his presentation at Memorial Auditorium, Twitty spoke of the

enslaved cooks owned by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Hercules and James Hemings. Good cooks were considered to be very valuable during American slavery, second only to blacksmiths, according to Twitty.

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(Above) Students wait in line at Reisner Dining Hall for Twitty’s African-inspired meal. (Left) Twitty talks to students in Memorial Auditorium about how history can inspire food.

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Hundreds rally for fair education Derek Evanosky

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A crowd of university students and faculty crammed onto the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg as the chants of disenfranchised college students echoed from the Capitol building’s rotunda.

Approximately 500 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) students, faculty and alumni crammed into the rotunda to voice their disapproval of the state’s funding of PASSHE schools.

The current state budget, which was recycled from last fiscal year, provides inadequate funding for PASSHE, according to the protestors. The General Assembly once funded PASSHE enough for it to cover 75 percent of students’ tuition when the state system was founded in 1983. Currently, PASSHE funding only makes up about 25 percent of students’ funding, and universities are taking measures to raise tuition rates.

Legislators slashed more than

$70 million from PASSHE’s budget from 2008 to 2010 and in 2011. The budget has remained stagnant since that time.

Due to the decrease in state funding, PASSHE has resorted to increasing in-state tuition by 28 percent from 2005 to 2015.

Students filled the rotunda stairs, holding signs inscribed with statements like, “Fund our future,” “Don’t be nuts, restore our cuts,” and “Pennsylvania: Where only the rich can learn.”

The event, which was organized by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF), allowed PASSHE students and faculty affected by the lack of funding to voice their concerns to citizens and government employees.

Speakers were quick to criticize the state government for its gridlocked budget crisis and the subsequently decreased funding for public universities in Pennsylvania.

Christian Copeland, a senior at Millersville University, said he was inspired to fight for students’ rights after seeing friends and fellow students drop out of school because of the lack of funding.

“If legislators felt the same pain,

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Sen. Andrew Dinniman, minority chair of the state Senate education committee, addresses the rallygoers, speaking about the importance of higher education in the modern world.

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things would be a lot different,” Copeland said. “They pulled the rug out from under us,” Copeland said, raising his voice before receiving explosive cheers from rallygoers.

Students, however, were not alone in voicing their disdain of the state’s funding of higher education. Among the crowd of students was a group of faculty from Shippensburg University representing the psychology and economics departments.

Lea Adams, professor and psychology department chair, said she was not only disappointed in the state but also the way SU is allocating funds.

“Coupled with the lack of a budget [and] lack of funding, our own administration at Shippensburg Students from 12 Pennsylvania universities filled the stairs of is making disastrous decisions in terms of our own funding trying the Pennsylvania Capitol building’s rotunda with rally signs.

to predict what will happen in the future,” Adams said. “As such, we are not able to offer the number of classes we have, we’re not able to replace faculty [and] we have many students who are not receiving their funding from the state.”

“If legislators felt the same pain, things would be a lot different.”

–Christian Copeland SU student Blake Dennis spoke to the crowd about the challenges of paying for college, citing not only his personal experience but also the experiences of his father. Dennis’ father attended a similar rally in 1974

when the General Assembly decided to impose cuts similar to those PASSHE faces today.

“My dad, he went to Lock Haven University between 1972 and 1976 when he was 20 years old in 1974.

He went to a similar rally here [in Harrisburg] to fight for funding for schools,” Dennis said. “I’ve had to work three jobs getting here, I’ve had to pay for my own education and it shouldn’t be that way.”

Brendan Finucane, APSCUF-SU president and economics professor, said he believes that adequate funding is vital to the welfare of the commonwealth.

“I’m very proud,” Finucane said.

“This is the best statement that students could have sent. This is more important than going to class right now.”

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On Tuesday, sororities will be hosting recruitment events. Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Zeta and Kappa Betta Gamma will be hosting different events. For more information on each event, visit the Greek Life office in CUB 236.

On Wednesday, “Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards” will take place in the Learning Center from 2-3 p.m. Free healthy desserts will be provided to students by the SU Counseling Center and the Learning Center.

On Thursday, APB will be holding a Valentine’s Bingo. The event will be at 8 p.m. in the CUB MPR. It is free to all students.

On Friday, Phi Beta Lambda will be selling wooden roses from 1-4 pm in the CUB. Kappa Delta Phi will be selling candy in the CUB from 10 a.m. to 2:30 pm.

On Saturday, Kappa Delta Phi NAS, Kappa Betta Gamma and Alpha Sigma Tau will be hosting their own recruitment events. For more information on each event, visit the Greek Life office in CUB 236.

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TROY OKUM

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Imagine if you struggled to pay your landlord for seven months’ rent. Would he or she be forgiving?

Or would you be looking for a new place to live?

Thankfully for Shippensburg University students, there are some understanding landlords in the community. Students, however, are not so thankful to have a state government that has failed to pay its rent for more than 220 days. That is more than seven months of operating without a budget, while schools from kindergarten to college are scraping enough money together to keep operating.

SU faces a $1 million deficit until a new budget passes with increased funding. On Monday, faculty and students from across the Commonwealth came together for their “United we Stand, Underfunded we Fail” rally. Hundreds of people gathered on the capitol steps, demanding adequate funding for education.

Appropriations for the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education (PASSHE) are at its lowest point in more than 10 years. From

2008 to 2012 more than $70 million dollars was slashed from PASSHE’s budget, and funding remained stagnant for more than four years afterward. Gov. Tom Wolf’s pledge to increase funding is buried in the turmoil that is plaguing Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania has less than five months to muster up next year’s budget, while hopes of establishing one for the current fiscal year are dwindling. In December, legislators initiated a stopgap — instead of passing a 2015-2016 budget they reinstituted last year’s funding levels. After six months of operating without a budget the best lawmakers and Wolf could do was to revert to a year-old plan. Their action likens to a student procrastinating on a research paper all semester, only to submit one written in high school — a new year calls for new needs.

“Maybe the real world does not apply to the government.”

–Troy Okum Though professors warn pupils about the harsh real world that awaits them if they do not work hard, it is evident lawmakers missed out on that lecture. Apparently, they were daydreaming about the debate club, failing to realize the impact they could have on millions of people if ever elected to office. Or maybe the real world does not apply to the government. Maybe, buried in the Commonwealth’s

Constitution, lies a scribbled clause exempting politicians from being held responsible for their actions.

If that is true it means they are not responsible for PASSHE’s budget remaining at the same low for the fifth year in a row. It means they are not responsible for forcing administrators’ hands to raise tuition or not filling the 120 faculty vacancies at SU. And by no means are they responsible for the students who await thousands of dollars in state grants.

After all, what should the young generation expect? Men and women sitting down together and compromising for the good of the commonwealth? No doubt that is easier said than done — it is easy for people to complain about politicians and blame their problems on them. But it is also easy for legislators, sitting in the confines of massive stone walls, to forget about what happens to the average person in the real world.

A new budget could be passed any day, but the next fiscal year is on the horizon, and this entire fiasco could repeat itself. Like landlords need to ensure their tenants abide by the lease, the electorate needs to ensure their government officials are fulfilling their responsibilities.

To contact your local legislator visit http://www.legis.state.pa.us/ cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/ or search “contact PA legislature.”

To contact the governor’s office visit https://governor.pa.gov/contact/.

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Wolf asked PASSHE to not raise tuition until he can get a budget passed with an 11 percent increase for the state system’s funding, while Republicans are shooting for 3 or 5 percent.

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Police Briefs McLean Hall resident charged with possession of marijuana

University police charged Ashley C. Walther, 18, of McLean Hall with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on Friday. Officers responded to a request to assist residence hall staff at McLean Hall, who were investigating a strong odor of marijuana coming from a room on the third floor of the building. In the course of the investigation a small amount of marijuana and a glass smoking pipe were recovered. Walther admitted that the items belonged to her, and a criminal complaint was later filed, charging her with the above listed offenses.

Female charged with public drunkenness on Adams Drive University police charged Yun Hee Park, 21, of McLean Hall with public drunkenness in connection with an incident that occurred on Saturday on Adams Drive. An officer observed Park and a second female walking east on Adams Drive and observed that Park appeared to be visibly intoxicated.

Park was observed to be staggering badly and was having great difficulty walking without assistance from her companion. The officer stopped Park and found that she was intoxicated. Park showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol and was given a portable breath test that showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in her system. Park was escorted back to her residence hall, where she was cited and released.

Two non-student visitors charged with underage drinking University police charged Carly E. Ohlin, 18, and Melaycia R. Johnson, 18, with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Sunday in the G-1 Parking Lot. Ohlin and Johnson are non-student visitors from Palmyra, Pennsylvania. An officer was on routine patrol in the parking lot when he observed Ohlin and Johnson carrying cans of Miller Lite beer. When Ohlin and Johnson noticed the officer, they both sat the cans of beer on the ground and attempted to leave the area. The officer stopped the individuals and found that they had been drinking in addition to having alcohol in their possession. After obtaining their information the officer released both individuals and filed citations against them.

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A6 Local fire chief shares simple safety tips after small fire in College Park Commons Jessica Richardson Asst. News Editor

A small fire started on Feb. 2 in College Park Commons after an exhaust fan overheated over a stove, according to Fire Chief Clyde Tinner of the Vigilant Hose Fire Co. “Two of the biggest causes of accidental fires are unattended cooking and careless smoking. Students should be attentive when cooking,” Tinner said. “In addition, if they are smokers they should consider smoking outside and properly disposing of cigarette butts.”

To keep SU students safe, Tinner gave some fire safety tips: If a fire occurs, students should dial 911 and only attempt to extinPhoto by Troy Okum guish the fire if it is small and they are comfortable using a fire extinFirefighters from across the region battle to contain a blaze guisher. in downtown Shippensburg last year. With the right condiFor cooking fires, if the pan on the stovetop is on fire, try covering tions, small fires can quickly roar into mammoth problems.

Student Senate prepared to sign $60,000 contract Troy Okum

News Editor The Shippensburg University Student Senate voted in favor of withdrawing about $60,000 from its capital reserves fund, on Jan. 28, to invest in new student group management software.

The motion passed with the approval of 19 senators, with one abstention and three absent from the meeting. Senate is investing in the software to replace the system used last semester, and to help organize student groups, according to Dominic Giovanniello, SU Senate president. The old software, Community, proved to be incompatible with Senate’s needs, and it is being replaced with a 41-month contract with Org Sync for $59,525. “[Community] wasn’t the best fit for the way we run things at SU,” said Giovanniello at an SU Council of Trustees meeting. “[Org Sync] is Community on steroids, for a cheaper price.”

Senate introduced the software to replace written records of student groups. Senate could not be reached to comment about the investment. Visit theslateonline.com for more updates.

Election process underway Senate announced at the Jan. 28 meeting that elections for its Executive Rules Committee for the next academic year are underway. Applications are currently available at the Ceddia Union Building information desk and are due Friday, Feb. 12.

FROM ‘CHEF’ ON A3 Hercules eventually ran away from Washington. Hemings traveled to France, mastered French cooking and then bought his freedom by bringing his culinary knowledge back to Jefferson.

“These chefs took control of their lives,” Twitty said. Many of the foods Americans love are present in North America because of Hemings, though credit is often given to his former master, Twitty said. If you love steak and fries, mac n’ cheese and vanilla ice cream — thank James Hemings.

When Twitty is not speaking at universities, he travels to learn more about his roots, teaches his craft to others, participates in historical reenactments, and recently, speaks with Washington Post reporters. The Post is going to publish a focus story on Twitty, he said.

And in less than a week, Twitty will be doing his very first “TED Talk” in Vancouver, Canada.

More and more attention surrounds Twitty as he works to discover his roots and what he calls, “culinary justice.” To explain this term, Twitty told a story to SU students about African-American children who cannot afford to buy Carolina Gold Rice to eat, yet their ancestors are part of the reason that this rice exists in the U.S. Twitty made it clear that he does not care about who cooks African-based food.

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it with a lid. If there is something on fire in the oven, shut the oven off and keep the door closed.

To practice fire safety, students should have a fire escape plan, on and off campus. It is important for students to have a working smoke detector outside sleeping areas and know how to use a fire extinguisher if one is available.

“Two of the biggest causes of accidental fires are unattended cooking and careless smoking.”

– Chief Clyde Tinner Use caution when using alternative heating sources during winter months. Allow a clearance around all sources of heat so other furnishings do not catch on fire.

Smoke detectors should be pres-

ent and working in all housing.

Smoke detectors should be checked at least twice a year when you change your clock with daylight savings time.

All detectors have a “test” button.

You should press and hold the button until the detector sounds.

As fire chief, Tinner works in operational and administrative work.

“I am very fortunate to have the assistance of many individuals that give their time to our all-volunteer department,” Tinner said. “All the fire departments in Shippensburg are all volunteer. Our members work fundraising events, attend training and meetings and run calls for assistance.”

To figure out fire safety plans in your residence hall or apartment building, talk to your property owner or person in charge of your building.

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John Scott: The NHL’s unlikely MVP Kayla Corbin

Opinion Editor John Scott, a player in the National Hockey League (NHL), was chosen by fans to participate in the All-Star competition from Jan. 3031, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee.

At first glance, this does not seem that absurd. But, according to USA TODAY, Scott, who has been in the league for eight seasons, is a fourthline player enforcer who has only

scored five goals his entire career.

The NHL was not happy when they found out that the fans had voted in Scott. Mostly because Scott is known to be a fighter and is not the typical “All-Star” hockey player they look for.

Not only did Scott win the right to play in the game, but he was also announced as the captain for the Pacific team.

When Scott’s former team, the Arizona Coyotes, suddenly traded him to the Montreal Canadiens, fans were kind of shocked.

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John Scott’s first NHL season was with the Minnesota Wild.

But then the Canadiens sent him down to the AHL affiliate for Montreal, which made him ineligible to participate in the All-Star game.

A lot of fans, including myself, saw this as a ploy to keep him from playing the game. The underdog, who rose from the bottom, was picked by the fans and now could not play in the All-Star game in which he rightfully earned a spot.

Scott is a very likable player and fans sense that. From his sense of humor to his dedication to his family, Scott is an all-around nice guy.

His pregnant wife and two daughters moved from Phoenix to Newfoundland in a matter of days, all while dealing with the Internet going crazy over his spot in the AllStar game.

Scott wrote a personal essay on the past few weeks, reflecting on the whole situation. The Player’s Tribune published the touching essay, giving a glimpse into the head of the suddenly-known player.

In it, Scott said how someone from the NHL called him and asked: “Do you think this is something your kids would be proud of?”

At that point, Scott realized the league was trying to push him from going to Nashville. They were trying so hard that they were bringing his family into it.

Scott, a very modest player who knows he is not the textbook “AllStar player,” reached his breaking point. Probably because it was a low

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The 2008 NHL All-Star rink in Atlanta before the competition. blow that he did not deserve.

But Scott does not even think he deserved to be an All-Star.

“While I may not deserve to be an NHL All-Star, I know I deserve to be the judge of what my kids will — and won’t — be proud of me for,” Scott wrote.

Scott ended up scoring two goals during the competition, helping the Pacific team to victory.

Even though he was not a candidate for the most valuable player of the game, fans awarded Scott the title of MVP. If you were watching, you could feel the other players’ love for Scott.

At one point, Scott and former teammate Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks got into a mock fight.

The Nashville crowd cheered for Scott on both days of the competition, sometimes giving him a stand-

ing ovation. He was full of smiles.

It felt very much like an underdog’s story to the top. The NHL should realize that it has this wonderful player who is both dedicated to the game and has good morals.

But Scott is an enforcer, which the league sees as a danger to other players.

Of course, the NHL completely ate up the heartwarming story­— a story that was Scott’s fight against the league.

It is all about what makes the most money, right?

The league messed up, but the fans helped fix it. It was the most memorable All-Star game I have watched and I am not sure if anything will top it.

John Scott, you are my, and many other fans scattered worldwide, MVP.

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“The Commercial Bowl” Josh Torzillo

Asst. Opinion Editor At the time of this writing, Super Bowl season is about to come to an end. The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will have duked it out in the biggest game in the world, with the winner taking home the Lombardi trophy and bragging rights as the greatest football team of the 2015-2016 season.

Will it be the young and upstart master of the dab Cam Newton or the immortal and almighty State Farm spokesman Peyton Manning who hoists the trophy post-game?

Which stalwart defense will have prevailed through the battle? Who will be going to Disney World?

Who cares? It’s time to watch commercials.

The Super Bowl is for everyone in America. Practically everyone in the country watches the game, or goes to a party where the game is on, or at least watches the companion game in the Puppy Bowl.

Companies know this, which is why the Super Bowl is the premier television event for commercials.

Corporations pay millions of dollars for 30-second spots and the best, funniest and greatest of the commercials will forever be immortalized in YouTube infamy. Some people watch the Super Bowl just to see the commercials — they do not even care about the game.

Americans love to take an idea and overdo it to the point of ruin and Super Bowl commercials are no exception. With the reputation expected of these commercials, advertisers must innovate how they are presented and give it their all to deliver a commercial worthy of replaying.

At this point, the whole idea of Super Bowl commercials is absolutely ridiculous.

As I browsed social media or YouTube during the week leading up to the big game, I found myself stuck in a black hole of capitalism.

We now have the ability to watch commercials for Super Bowl commercials. There are literally previews for commercials.

What a time to be alive.

Most companies already released their commercials, or at least one of them, before the game. One could have watched at least a dozen commercials a week before the game. I actually could have written a review of Super Bowl commercials days before the game even happened.

C’mon, man.

Now I love wiener dogs, babies, Coca-Cola and Christopher Walken as much as the next red-blooded American, but this has gone too far.

I do not even have to wait for some football game to come on to get my fill of chuckle-worthy or cute spots. I can watch them beforehand.

With Super Bowl commercials being an institution at this point, I understand that they must be innovated a bit to keep them from going stale and that by releasing them early, companies will make more money because more people will see their spots, but come on.

The sanctity of Super Bowl spots is being ruined by super-corporations that are hell-bent on taking my money for their products and I will not stand for it.

OK, so I watched the game like everyone else and I watched the commercials like everyone else.

Please, just save the commercials for the game next year. How am I supposed to enjoy them if I have already seen them? It just takes the magic away.

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SU senior Alison Vogel is working toward a career in the conservative field of accounting.

She currently holds a position as an intern at an accounting firm and has seven tattoos.

NICOLE JAMES

Ship Life Editor For many years, the stigma surrounding the placement, size and colors of ink on one’s body was negative. Now it may be held to a different standard.

People who have tattoos were thought to be “unprofessional” or looked down on by others and called “trashy” or “tacky.” Comments such as, “What will that look like when you are 80 years old,” or “Why would you destroy your body in that way,” were spewed at those wanting to express themselves.

According to Forbes magazine and a 2011 study by CareerBuilder, 31 percent of employers said “having a visible tattoo” is a leading reason why a person will not be hired by a company.

The outlook on tattoos has rapidly altered within the current

generation. There is no “law of the land” that states employees must have tattoos concealed. The field in which one wants to enter upon graduation from college is more of a deciding factor.

Sarah McDowell, assistant director for the SU Career and Community Engagement Center, sheds light on the topic when students meet with her. Often looking for guidance with graduation concerns along with other future plans they may have, students can learn more about how to apply for jobs as well as stage mock interviews. She explained that the more conservative fields, such as accounting, business and teaching, are stricter with tattoo policies.

“The stigma really is depending on what your job is,” McDowell said. “Are you out there facing the public? Are you going to be working around those who might find tattoos in poor taste?”

As the end of the semester ap-

proaches, many students question whether or not the ink on their bodies will inhibit them from being hired. SU senior Kelsie Paxton is a human communications major, a field that is more open to the idea of

“The stigma really is depending on what your job is.”

–Sarah McDowell expression through body ink.

“The tattoos mean something important to me and add to my personality. I believe the people that I work with should perceive them as nothing more than ordinary,” Paxton said. “From a different perspective, if I worked with an individual with tattoos, it would strike up a conversation and we would get to know each other better as coworkers in the workplace.”

Bert James of Scranton, PA is the vice president/security manager of a local bank. All of his tattoos can be covered.

Entering a different field, SU senior Alison Vogel plans to work in an accounting firm at which supervisors may not be as lenient.

“Currently, all of my tattoos are able to be covered by my clothing, so they will not be visible while I am at work,” Vogel said. “I personally do not feel as though it is necessary, however. People should not have to hide who they are just to get a job.”

McDowell has dealt with students at SU in many different majors, and overall when interviewing for any type of job, she suggests it may be in the best interest to cover up tattoos.

“They’re not necessarily something that means you won’t get a job, but it is something you may want to cover up because it is less professional,” she said.

It is not uncommon for the college students of this generation to be covered in ink representing their culture, symbols of faith, love, fam-

ily, as well as designs they believe are fascinating to the eye. Tattoo policies vary from one field to another as well as one employer to another. Qualifications pull more weight than appearance in some cases and often not in others.

For upcoming college graduates, the SU Career and Community Engagement Center suggests covering up for interviews followed by looking into the policies specific to that job. The stigmas are changing and people are slowly beginning to express themselves in a more open manner, both in the work place and outside of it.

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C2 Chess Club competes Life from a gnat’s eye Reeking confessions Commentary Natalie Eastwood Staff Writer

“I have a confession,” I told my boyfriend of not-yet a month. We were sitting in Knutes, hashing out a game of Bananagrams. “I’m slightly lactose intolerant.”

This would not have been a big deal had it not been for the fact that I had eaten two very large slices of pizza topped with extra ricotta cheese the day before. I don’t know for sure that I’m lactose intolerant, but I do know that dairy simply doesn’t sit well with me — it gives me gas.

Earlier that night, I was alone in my apartment, leaking grade-two diesel fuel and debating whether or not I should call my boyfriend and tell him that I was feeling “ill” and that he should stay home. Ill is such a lady-like term, much less disgusting than “belching hazmat materials from rear.”

But before I could tell him, my phone glowed with a text saying that he would at my house soon. So I went into auto-pilot, first lighting a candle and then starting dinner, which was spaghetti. As I began to mince garlic, I realized how potent it smells. Perfect, I thought, if I can fill the kitchen with “nose-blinding” aromas, I can mask the smell of my own gas.

I also chopped half an onion, its clear juice dripping from its pearled layers and clawing into my eyes, nose and pores. What if, I

thought, I took the other half of this onion and rubbed it all along my body? Thankfully, common sense took over before I fully formed the idea — I didn’t want to reek from my own gas, but I didn’t want to smell like an onion, either.

Then, I saw an orange on the countertop and remembered the lingering smell of citrus after I ate an orange or clementine. So I took a knife and slivered off pieces of orange rind and slipped them into each of my jean pockets. I had made myself into a walking air freshener.

I then perfumed and lathered myself with lotion so thoroughly that I felt like I had just been to the mall and sprayed every single perfume on to my wrist. I was ready — a concoction of garlic, onion, orange, mango, Vera Wang, and Sonoma Weekend Escape.

My boyfriend came, we ate dinner, I frequented the hallway to fart and then we decided to go to Knutes for a few drinks. I thought this was great idea — a public place where there would be plenty of people to blame for my gas. Even better still, we sat next to a door where people exited so there was a nice draft.

Sitting at Knutes, I considered the night a success. Then my boyfriend looked up from his plastic tile letters and told me that for whatever reason, he stopped in the hallway to fart in my roommate’s bedroom. And I had been concerned about disgusting him.

Several minutes later, I told him that I had stuffed orange peels in all of my pockets to hide my own stench.

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SU junior Natalie Eastwood attempts to mask post-dairy gas with foods.

in Budapest, Hungary

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McGarrell gets feedback on his game from international master Tibor Karolyi.

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Shippensburg University’s chess club recently returned from competing in Budapest, Hungary over winter break.

Four students, Anthony Ciarlante of Shippensburg, Lula Eichenlaub of Neelyton, Jacob Painter of Three Springs and Nick McGarrell of Carlisle, along with alumnus Clay Henninger of Shippensburg competed in the Perenyi Memorial Open tournament from Jan. 6-15.

Associate professor Dave Kennedy, the club’s adviser, said the Hungarian players were very strong. “If we got a draw, we considered it a win. If we won, it was a celebration.”

The team members spent most of the tournament near the bottom of the scoreboard.

The tournament played one game a day, so the club spent the majority of the trip sightseeing.

“Hungary was really amazing. It exceeded all expectations,” Kennedy said.

The group visited Buda Castle, the Budapest Zoo, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the famous “lover’s locks” Chain Bridge, and the Szechenyi Bath hot springs.

“Thought about touring parliament, but the guards looked ominous,” Eichenlaub said. “A testament to how important chess is in Hungary, at the hot springs people were bringing chessboards into the water to play on floating platforms,” she said.

The group also visited “The World’s Fanciest McDonald’s.” It is housed in the Western Railway Station, which was built in 1877 by the same company that built the Eiffel Tower.

On Sunday, Jan. 10, the group took a three-hour train ride to Vienna, Austria.

“You couldn’t believe,” Kennedy said, “It was one beautiful building, then another beautiful building and then another. We just walk through the center of it.”

Kennedy believes SU’s chess club was discovered by the Perenyi tournament’s organizers through the club’s website. It won the Pennsylvania State Collegiate Chess Championship in 2012 and has competed in many tournaments from Massachusetts to Washington, D.C. It will also be competing in this year’s state tournament in Lancaster in March.

“I’m looking forward to this year’s tournament,” Kennedy said, “We have a good team this year.”

Kennedy returned to chess 15 years ago after playing it as a child. He became the club’s adviser after he accidently walked past the room the chess club was meeting in and stopped to talk to the students.

Ciarlante and Henninger were taught to play by Ciarlante’s father at the ages of 11 and 12. Ciarlante won his first tournament at 13. He would also play with SU’s chess club in high school before joining the university.

Painter remembers his grandfather teaching him how to play at 5 years old. “It was his favorite board game. We played every time we visited,” he said.

Eichenlaub cannot remember a time where chess was not a part of her life.

“I’ve been playing chess as long as I can remember,” she said. When I was little I was really interested in chess. But my father didn’t know how to play, so he bought a ‘Chess for Dummies’ book and taught himself how to play. I still won.”

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Reach Out travels to make a difference Nicole James

Ship Life Editor Strengthening education programs along with exposing students to different cultures is very important to the student group, Reach Out. Their most recent trip to the Dominican Republic allowed them to do just that.

The group, made up of 12 students and faculty advisers, spent eight days of winter break traveling, learning and implementing numerous lessons to the children at the Pathways of Learning School in Santo Domingo. Reach Out utilized nearly all of the fall semester to prepare for their trip, creating lesson plans as well as studying the Spanish language.

“Our goals were to present two sets of curricula at a teaching workshop, deliver some lessons to the students there and learn more about Dominican culture,” Reach Out adviser Gretchen Pierce said.

“I believe we succeeded in each of these areas.”

While Reach Out is an education-based group, members do not need to be a part of the education

program to participate. The trip provides these students with more life lessons to carry on to the future.

Education majors are a major part of the group, but others benefit from the experience, as well. According to Pierce, many students use this trip as a resume builder and also apply what they learn in real-life situations.

“My favorite part is always interacting with the kids.”

–Gretchen Pierce “Ship students had the opportunity to take what they’d learned in their classes,” she said. “They had to think on their feet, under pressure.

They also came back with a new appreciation for diversity and the ability to function as global citizens.”

The group did many different activities while in the Dominican Republic. A teaching workshop on teaching English as a Second Language, developed by senior Sara Landis, and a scientific inquiry developed by senior Tori Walls were a major portion of the trip. They taught the two lessons to children

from preschool to fourth grade.

In addition to the educational activities, the group spent a lot of time with the students outside of the school. They celebrated Three Kings Day and brought the children to the zoo. Much of the group also took part in some cultural activities as well as exploring some tourist attractions, including churches and historical monuments.

This was Pierce’s sixth trip with Reach Out and she enjoyed reconnecting with the children she has met in past years.

“My favorite part is always interacting with the kids,” Pierce said.

“It’s always really cool when the kids you’ve met on previous trips see you, smile and come up for a hug because they recognize you. That makes you feel really good.”

Dates for next year’s trip have not been established yet and multiple options are being reviewed.

Reach Out meets every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Dauphin Humanities Center, Room 210. Students from all majors are encouraged to come and see what Reach Out can offer.

Reach Out’s adviser Gretchen Pierce worked with many children within the six years she traveled them. She often leads a Zumba class for the children and other participants.

Photos courtesy of Kate Lindsay

SU junior Kate Lindsay traveled with Reach Out for the first time this winter and enjoyed the rewarding experience.

Those in Reach Out develop learning manuals to provide to the school with while they are in the Dominican Republic.

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Downtown Shippensburg celebrated the arts on Friday night with the SHAPE Gallery’s 2016 art sale and membership drive fundraiser.

While walking through the gallery’s door, a bell softly jingled. A guitarist stood in the corner, strumming and serenading the large crowd that wandered about the room. They sipped wine and chatted happily under dimmed lights, deeply invested in conversation about the artwork surrounding them.

Kurt Smith, a founding member of the gallery for 17 years, stood at his post at the door to greet everyone with a smile and a flyer.

Smith founded the SHAPE Gallery with local artists and businesspeople when he noticed a strong lack of artistic representation in the town.

“There was never anything like this at all. There wasn’t any art presence in downtown Shippensburg,” Smith said.

The gallery was created alongside the Annual Solstice Arts Festival, which will be celebrating its 11th year this June. Designed to let people celebrate art with music, dance and creativity, it was the fuel for creating the art gallery that stands in downtown Shippensburg today.

SHAPE had been forced to move out of its previous building, but the move became a blessing in disguise.

The new facility boasts 2,500 square feet, enough to house a main exhibit gallery, a classroom, a boardroom office and even a small kitchen with plenty of room to spare. Complete with long glass windows, passersby can easily gaze into the gallery and see the featured artwork.

Tony Diehl, an alumnus of Shippensburg University and longtime supporter of the arts, was happy to explore what the new building had to offer.

“I’m excited to see the new space that SHAPE has and meet other art enthusiasts,” Diehl said, “It’s going to provide extra opportunity for them to expand.”

Visitors were encouraged to go on a self-guided tour around the gallery to explore all of its features. A map on the back of a flyer guided guests throughout the establishment and people could be seen exploring even the remote corners of the gallery with excitement.

The tour began in the exhibit gallery, the large entrance room of the building.

A long table of raffle items sat along the right wall, topped with donated items from various businesses.

Musical performers took turns singing and playing instruments near the table, providing entertain-

Visitors gather and discuss the displays at SHAPE. They were also treated to musical performances throughout the event.

Photos by Sylvia McMullen; Cutout photo by Mary Grace Keller

Art is displayed in the front window of the SHAPE Gallery. Shawn Richardson, a founding member, said that the new location on King Street allows passersby to easily observe artwork. ment and setting the mood for the event.

Most of the artwork on sale was also located in the exhibit gallery.

Donated by local artists, the pieces were sold at an affordable price and directly benefited the gallery. While some guests talked happily with others over the artwork, others took the solo route and gazed at them in silent observation.

Among the artwork was a mixture of pottery, photography, paintings and sculptures. The pottery ranged from large dishes to small jugs and every size in-between.

Many paintings featured forest and meadow landscapes, while some depicted still-life portraits of flowers and fruit. A large sculpture fashioned from tree branches sat in the middle of the floor, attracting curiosity from passersby.

A second exhibit gallery, which also acts as a classroom, held a buffet to guests. Pita bread, hummus, meatballs and a vegetable tray were among the array of cuisine.

Visitors picked their way among the snacks throughout the evening.

A cash wine bar was also available

and many guests could be seen enjoying a glass to pair with the elegant evening.

A long hallway led visitors to more rooms. The hallway was deemed, “The Hall of Needs.” Along it hung an assortment of framed certificates asking for specific donations. Some of the donations listed art supplies, while others listed building fixtures, such as track lights and folding tables. Guests were invited to pick a frame off the wall and make the donation at the cashier.

Shawn Richardson, another founding member of the gallery, wants the gallery to be a place where people can freely express themselves.

Having experienced art only through school programs in his youth, Richardson wants to give the community another opportunity for artists to bloom.

“We really wanted to focus on offering more classes for kids and adults,” Richardson said.

Although they have always of-

fered classes, SHAPE now has the room to expand upon them. This will be the first time the gallery has a designated classroom for its visitors.

As the evening came to a close, raffle winners were announced.

Guests cheered happily when their names were called, rushing to the table to claim their prize. Others could be seen with their newly purchased artwork in hand, ready to display it in their homes.

With new funds for the gallery, SHAPE is off to a wonderful start in its new location, shining light on a bright future for the arts in Shippensburg.

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Brass shines at Luhrs

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Scottish conductor James Gourlay speaks to an audience at H. Rick Luhrs Performing Arts Center last Thursday night. Gourlay often told jokes and stories between River City Brass performances.

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River City Brass (RCB), hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, played at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center last Thursday. An all-male band with a wide range in age, RCB walked onto the stage wearing tuxedos, sat down and blew into their brass instruments.

First, the audience was treated to what sounded like nostalgic Fourth of July music, the kind you would hear watching a parade with family and friends, eating hot dogs under the sun and waving tiny American flags.

The band catered to other universal cultural memories. The audience, consisting mostly of senior citizens, was invited to visualize scenarios in conjunction with the power of brass sounds.

Similar to memories of the Fourth of July, the song “American Patrol” captured the atmosphere of a casino in Las Vegas, as if you just won big at a blackjack table.

RCB went across all different types of sounds, from Chicago brass, to the theme song of the

movie “Pink Panther,” to “Strike up the Band,” originally composed by George Gershwin for the movie “An American in Paris.”

Although this may simplify the great night and the performances, there is one word that encompasses it all: Fun. RCB put on a fun show.

While it is not the most descriptive way of putting it, it is not a bad thing when you just have fun.

Audience members bobbed their heads along, an elderly woman tapped her hand on her lap in rhythm to the tempos. Everyone was enjoying themselves.

Then things got interesting. After the intermission, RCB decided to tug on the heart strings a little harder.

The classic song, “Ruby Tuesday,” famously written by the Rolling Stones, was translated for a brass composition. It was captivating immediately. Perhaps the best part of it was when theband played the refrain — so fine in execution that its sharpness chilled your spine.

Soon after, RCB featured vocal solos for both “Circle of Life,” originally by Elton John and “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood. For “Circle of Life,” cornetist Shawn Wilson provided the vocals and per-

cussionist Philip Webster played a djembe — an African drum.

For “God Bless the USA,” Drew Fennell, who played the flugelhorn, powerfully provided vocals. Members of the audience began to stand up in tribute early on. By the end, it was met with a standing ovation.

Unlike other covers of this song throughout time that have often lazily strutted through, Fennell and the rest of RCB correctly transitioned from note to note.

It reflected an on-going component of RCB. Every song they band played was spot on, even for those that were re-imagined through brass accompaniment. The band consists of professionals, playing fun and light music.

On the band’s website, rivercitybrass.org, there is information about the band, its mission and individual biographies for the members. RCB’s next performance will be at the Englewood United Methodist Church in Englewood, Florida.

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From hip-hop to jazz to tap and everything between, Shippensburg University’s In-Motion Dance Troupe put on a show in Memorial Auditorium for its 30th annual recital.

In-Motion Dance Troupe took over the weekend of Feb. 4 to showcase the team’s abilities, with many of the team members having more than 10 years of experience.

Some of the performances included a contemporary piece to “Moments” by Imogen Heap, a jazz number to “Pity Party” by Meanie Martinez and a lyrical piece that will be used in competition to “Hello” by Adele.

“If I had to pick a favorite I would say our competition jazz dance, ‘Sail,’” said In-Motion Director Nicole James. “It was choreographed by an alumnus and a very powerful piece.”

Most of the pieces were choreographed by members of the team, showcasing not only their moves but also their creativity.

One of the numbers that stood out for its creativity was a hip-hop piece performed to KJ Remix 3 by various artists. The piece was choreographed by Kate Lindsay and Jeremy Flick.

The piece had members dressed

in black and camo as they split in half and battled it out with their popping and locking to flipping.

None of the dancers held back from showing how tough they could be.

The piece also included lighting effects like strobe lights.

Another piece that stood out with its originality was the tap number choreographed by Chelsea Moyer and performed to “Tough Lover”

by Christina Aguilera. The ladies of Dance Troupe moved their feet to the precise beat to create accompanying sounds to Aguilera’s voice. Each member was in-sync with the next as they kicked and tapped their way through the number.

For some, the moment was bittersweet since it was one of the last performances. Seniors on the team are Flick, James and Alison Vogel.

Flick, James and Vogel all serve on the In-Motion executive board beside Lindsay, Jessica McDowell, Carly Smakulski and Stephanie Arcadia.

“I have spent countless hours with these people for the past three years and it is truly heartbreaking to think I won’t be sharing the stage with them anymore,” James said. “Dance Troupe has given me so much and it’s allowed me to do what I love with some of the best people I have ever met.”

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(From L-R) Cassie Price, Paige Arensmeyer, Nicole James, Kate Lindsay, Megan Marquart and Kelly Smith pose at end of the third performance.

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A ‘Golden City’ with ‘Modern Love’ and ‘Wolves’ MANUEL ORTIZ Guest Writer

Late summer nights, long walks on the beach and summer love.

These are the things that could be experienced when listening to Coasts, the five-member rock outfit from Bristol, England, consisting of Chris Caines (vocals), Liam Willford (guitar), James Gamage (bass), David Goulbourn (keyboard) and Ben Street (drums). The band’s 16-song debut LP, “Coasts” could be defined as modern day alternative pop (altpop) with a heavy dose of love and adventure.

Back in 2014, Coasts released “A Rush of Blood,” a single that would soon be on the band’s debut LP, as well as a music video to the song.

The video follows a group of rebellious souls that live for travel and adventure as well as for experiencing the greatest things that life has to offer. The upbeat instrumentals played by Willford, Gamage, Goulbourn and Street, alongside Caines’ modulated vocals makes the viewers and listeners feel as if they are on their own adventure.

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After a few years of releasing singles, Coasts built up a collection of songs that was included on its debut album, “Coasts.” It was released in January of this year and is available to buy on iTunes. as another music video to go along with it. “Oceans” not only gives the viewer and listener a sense of adventure but also a sense of love and drama as one watches Caines fall in love with a mystery woman by the beach and follow the adventure and drama that occurs in their lives.

Furthermore, these two songs are just a little taste of what the band and their LP have to offer. Other great tracks on this 16-song LP include “You,” which has instrumentals similar to that of Metro Station.

“Stay,” another great track, almost feels like listening to “Shots” by Imagine Dragons and makes whoever may be listening to it feel buoyant.

In essence, I would rate Coasts’ debut LP five out of five stars. This LP offers various sounds that anyone can jam out to or listen to whenever they need a little pick-me-up when they are feeling down. From the adventurous sound of “A Rush of Blood” to the romantic sound of “Oceans,” Coasts offers a song for

any mood.

You can purchase Coasts’ debut LP, titled “Coasts,” from the iTunes store for only $10.99, starting Jan. 22.

For everything Coasts related, you can follow them on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram: http://twitter.com/coastsband http://facebook.com/coastsband http://instagram.com/coastsband

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FX premiered its new show “American Crime Story” on Wednesday to eager viewers. The show, created by “American Horror Story” creator and exective producer Ryan Murphy, covers the trial of football player O.J. Simpson for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

The premiere begins on the night of June 12, 1994, when the bodies of the victims were found. Simpson, Nicole’s ex-husband, is then arrested and questioned for the murders before hiring a strong team of lawyers, including Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian. The episode ends with a suicidal Simpson taking off in the infamous Bronco.

While the world already knows the outcome of the case, the television depiction makes viewers eager to know what will happen next. After all, Murphy promised an accurate look at what was happening outside of the courtroom.

The show features an all-star cast, with John Travolta as Shapiro in his return to television and Sarah Paulson as prosecutor Marcia Clark. David Schwimmer plays an eager-to-please Kardashian and Courtney B. Vance is the ruthless lawyer Johnnie Cochran.

The weakest link in the cast was Cuba Gooding, Jr. as O.J. Simpson.

His portrayal of the ex-football player was so over-the-top, to the point of near ridiculousness. While no one outside of friends, family and lawyers knows what he was like behind the scenes, it is a little hard to believe that this was his personality.

The episode was a wonderful lead-up to next week’s portrayal of the car chase in which fans and family begged Simpson to give himself up. The writing is some of Murphy’s finest, which is a common theme for first seasons of his shows.

According to “Variety,” the premiere brought in a record 5.11 million viewers on the first night alone.

It is a wonder if viewership will stay this high, which is likely since this is one of the most talked-about shows in 2016.

“American Crime Story” airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m. on FX.

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Love Yourself Sorry Stressed Out Hello My House Roses Hands to Myself Same Old Love Work Here Stitches Me, Myself & I In The Night Hotline Bling Like I’m Gonna Lose You Don’t What Do You Mean?

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2. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

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3. The Finest Hours

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4. The Choice

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5. The Revenant

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6. Ride Along 2

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7. The Boy

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Men’s basketball stays hot, E3

Women’s basketball wins three straight, E3

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Morgan Griffith has been an offensive force, averaging 17.5 points and 11 rebounds per game on the season for SU.

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The 1,000-points scored mark is something that very few people are able to accomplish in high school and collegiate careers, and the plateau of 1,000 points is often associated with the best of the best.

On Saturday, Morgan Griffith made Shippensburg University women’s basketball history.

In a PSAC matchup with Kutztown University, SU women’s basketball player Morgan Griffith tallied her 1,000th point in an 86-81 road victory that brought the team to 18-4 on the season. With 7:41 left in the third quarter, Griffith made a three-pointer, her second of the quarter, to score her 1,000th point.

“It definitely meant a lot, especially as a junior. My coach mentioned that not a lot of juniors get to reach that mark,” Griffith said.

“I definitely couldn’t have done it without my teammates. It was nice to have all my family there who made the trip up, and it definitely meant a lot to me,” Griffith said.

For the game, Griffith tied her career high of 27 points in the victory at Kutztown.

Griffith became the 20th player in SU history to reach the 1,000-point mark. The fact that Griffith is only a junior made the milestone all the more impressive. Over her threeyear career at SU, Griffith has averaged a double-double, tallying 12 points and 10 rebounds per game.

This season Griffith has shown a big uptick in scoring, moving her

scoring average from 11.7 points per game as a sophomore, all the way up to 17.5 points per game as a junior. Griffith has dominated the competition her whole career, and this year has been no exception.

“Leading the team is awesome, and I come in and I work hard every day and I try to make everybody else better and try to make sure we are all on the same page and as successful as we can be,” Griffith said.

At the start of the season, Griffith emerged as a natural leader on the court with the ability to will her way to the basket, and shoot nearly 40 percent from three-point range.

Griffith can beat teams in a number of ways, and has truly become a versatile weapon for the Raiders.

Griffith has been unstoppable all season, and with another season of

eligibility left for her, the sky is the limit for her and the SU women’s basketball team, moving forward.

“These last few games are important even though we have secured a playoff spot. We are not taking that lightly, and I think we are looking to improve,” Griffith said.

“We know we need to win out the rest of the way, and I think we are starting to lock down and realize this is the fun part of the season and we’re going to come together now more than ever.”

The Raiders are now 18-4 (14-4) in PSAC play, and look to gain momentum headed into the postseason.

The Raiders can clinch a first-round bye with a win on Wednesday.

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Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University wrestling team traveled to West Liberty University in West Virginia on Saturday to wrestle off against Super Region I opponent West Liberty.

In what was the team’s 10th victory of the season, SU took down West Liberty, 31-12 in tremendous fashion. Now sitting high on a 10-6 record, the Raiders devastated West Liberty with seven wins in the last

eight bouts to cap off the great evening. Not only did the Raiders win most of their bouts, but they did so with two pins, one major decision and one forfeit.

Now 4-11, West Liberty was ahead 9-0 before the initiation of the third bout of the night. Junior Karl Lightner, sophomore Cody Blankenship and freshman Adam Martz all picked up victories in three consecutive bouts to bring their squad above West Liberty, 10-9, before the Raiders’ final loss of the evening at the 165-pound weight class.

In junior Colton Rebert’s first

match since Nov. 21, he wrestled hard and fought to obtain a pin for the Raiders, which was one of the key victories leading to Shippensburg’s win over West Liberty.

Sporting a 12-10 deficit, Shippensburg won four straight matches, beginning with the 174-pound weight class, including a clutch forfeit at heavyweight and a pin from Rebert and redshirt freshman Shane Springer, leading to the team’s 31-12 victory.

Once again, Evan Ramos proved to be the most dominant force in Division II, defeating his opponent at

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the 197 pound weight class, 10-3.

At 165 pounds, senior Mark Lentz battled against the No. 5 ranked 165-pounder in the Super Region I, being unable to defeat him with a 7-6 loss.

Lentz, who has fought hard all year and has had a great year, almost beat the impressive adversary and proved his worth and his prowess within the Super Region I and PSAC. The Raiders will host University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown in Heiges Field House on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7.p.m.

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Lauren Gold had a season-high 21 points in Saturday’s victory over Kutztown University. This was SU’s 18th win on the season, and 14th in the conference.

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Asst. Sports Editor Shippensburg 68, East Stroudsburg 65 Overtime The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team was able to redeem itself from last week’s two losses with a strong win against East Stroudsburg University on Monday, Feb. 1.

The game proved to be a close one with the Raiders and Warriors having to face off in overtime. The teams were tied with 25 seconds re-

maining in overtime when SU was able to pull ahead with a two-point lead.

ESU closed the gap by one point by making one-of-two free throws, but then fouled SU and allowed the Raiders to successfully make two of their own free throw shots.

SU came out victorious for the night with a final score of 68-65.

With this win, SU is back on top of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division beside rival West Chester University.

Junior Colleen Young was a huge contributor to SU’s win, racking up 17 points, eight rebounds, one assist

and two steals. Young made the final two free throws of the game to take the win.

Other key players include junior Logan Snyder who scored 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and sophomore Kristin McGeough, who scored seven points, five rebounds and a career high four blocks.

Shippensburg 86, Kutztown 81 SU traveled to Kutztown University on Saturday, Feb. 6, to wrap up a victorious week.

The Raiders came out on top with a win, 86-81. Junior Morgan Grif-

fith played a superb game, tying her career high with 27 points. She also had eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block, all within her 40 minutes of playing time. With an already impressive performance, Griffith made it a truly memorable night by becoming only the 20th player in school history to reach 1,000 points.

Junior Lauren Gold had a great game, as well, bringing in a season-high 21 points, five assists, four rebounds, one steal and only one turnover. Snyder made 16 points and had five rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Junior Haley Scullion contribut-

ed seven points, six rebounds, two steals and had a career high of five assists. Both Young and sophomore Vicky Tumasz made game highlights as well, with Young scoring six points, three assists and two rebounds and Tumasz making a pair of three-pointers.

SU’s record is now 18-4 and 14-4 (PSAC). The Raiders will play the Marauders of Millersville University on Wednesday, Feb. 10 in Heiges Field House. *SU won Wednesday Feb. 3, 8566 over Mansfield University. The men’s team also won against Mansfield University, 99-89.

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Asst. Sports Editor Shippensburg 74, East Stroudsburg 69 The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team came out strong this week with a win over East Stroudsburg University on Monday, Feb. 1.

SU worked hard for its win, especially in the last few minutes of the game. The Raiders were leading by 18 points, but the Warriors were able to catch up, the score differing by a meager two points with 27 seconds left in the game.

SU was able to make one-of-two free throws to lead by three, followed by two more free throw shots made by sophomore Dustin Sleva

after he was fouled. The win over ESU is Shippensburg’s 13th win of the season, which ties last season’s win total.

Sleva had 11 points overall, with an additional eight rebounds. Senior Tony Ellis produced both the same number of points and the same number of rebounds as Sleva.

Sophomore Justin McCarthur totaled 13 points and junior Abe Massaley contributed 11 points, eight assists and three steals.

Senior David Craig had career highs in both points and rebounds, with nine and seven, respectively.

loss against Kutztown University on Saturday, Feb. 6.

The game featured a total of six ties and 15 lead changes, but KU was able to close the game with a 10-0 run.

The Raiders’ current record is now 14-8 and 11-7 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Despite the loss, many of SU’s players had a great game. Sleva totaled 26 points and 13 rebounds.

Freshman Antonio Kellem had a career high 23 points, four assists, four rebounds and two steals.

Although SU’s point guard Massaley only scored four points, he still Shippensburg 78, had a large offensive role with 10 Kutztown 81 assists and three steals.

The Raiders will take on MillersUnfortunately, the Raiders were ville University next in Heiges Field unable to continue their winning House on Wednesday, Feb. 10. streak for the week due to an 81-78

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Antonio Kellem puts up career-high 23 points, four assists, four rebounds and two steals in loss to Kutztown, 81–78.

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E4 Baseball ready to build off last year’s success Matt Trust

Staff Writer Pitchers warming up their arms by shoveling snow. It may sound like a routine to prepare for a winter baseball league, but it is the current reality for the Shippensburg University baseball team, days removed from the opening to its regular season.

Raiders baseball will migrate south and begin the 2016 season with a 10-game road stand in North Carolina against Belmont Abbey University, Wingate University, Catawba University and the University of North Carolina.

Remaining focused will be key for SU as the team prepares for the season’s start in the snowy conditions of the northeast. “We’re going to find out if shoveling is a good, functional activity for baseball,” joked manager Matt Jones.

A club with youth, talented hitting and average pitching finished with a 25-25 overall record in 2015.

The Raiders also posted a 17-11 record against teams in the PSAC East Division. Expectations and anticipation surround the clubhouse,

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SU baseball is preparing for its 2016 season despite the recent cold weather conditions. as last week, Shippensburg was ranked third in the PSAC preseason coaches’ poll.

“If we can improve a bit on the mound and maintain what we did offensively, we should be in better shape,” Jones said.

The team earned run average in 2015 totaled 6.71, which Jones continued to stress needed improve-

ment.

“I think if we go about a run-and a-half lower we win at least 10 more games and that would get us to 35 wins and probably second or third in the region,” Jones said.

The team’s offensive expectations will remain high with the lineup batting a collective .329 average last season. Once more, Jones touched

on his specific numerical targets.

“Our goal is going to be to score five runs a game, so if we could be south of that on the mound, on average we should be in good shape,” he said.

With every successful batting lineup in any given league, a power hitter is needed.

Catcher Jake Kennedy shattered myths of a sophomore slump in

also ended the night with win No. 200, which surpassed recent Hall of Fame inductee Brett Favre for most wins in NFL history.

With so many records under his belt, including the most passing yards in NFL history, the most passing touchdowns in NFL history and now most wins by a starting quarterback in NFL history, Manning can walk away from the game as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game.

The Super Bowl itself was a battle of the top two defenses in the league and that is exactly what it was. There were only two offensive touchdowns in the entire game, one for Denver and one for Carolina.

Denver’s defense was absolutely dominant. They did not give Newton any opportunities for big plays, other than one or two in the whole

game, keeping the league MVP under control. Newton was just voted MVP the previous night at the NFL Honors, but Denver came in with a great game plan.

Carolina’s entire offense depended on Newton. The Broncos prepared to pressure Newton all night, and that is exactly what Denver’s defense did. Newton was sacked seven times, fumbled twice (one of which was recovered for a Denver touchdown) and threw one interception.

The elite defense that Denver played all season, is arguably one of the best seasons a whole defense has had in NFL history. The Broncos defense seemingly revived the “Orange Crush” defense that terrorized offenses in the ’70s and ’80s.

Manning most certainly did not have a perfect game by any means,

as he did not have any touchdowns, threw an interception and fumbled twice.

He was also going against the second best defense in the league and he did a good enough job to put his team in a position to win, which is a player’s most important job.

Despite his dealing with significant injuries all season that limited his time on the field, Manning often made the correct adjustments at the line of scrimmage to help his team come away with victories, even when he was struggling.

The Denver defense was always on top, however. Defense can win championships and that is what helped propel Manning to his second ring.

On the other hand, the Panthers were a team rebounding from a rough season in 2014, after they

2015 by leading the roster in home runs (19), runs batted in (49) and slugging percentage (.721).

“It is all about working hard regardless of whether we are in the gym or out in the cold,” Kennedy said.

Last season’s breakout star from the pitching mound was Gabe Mosser, who earned a 6-2 record his freshmen year, starting seven games. Mosser, a Parkland High School graduate, averaged more than a strikeout per inning pitched and used an unconventional tool rarely seen today by baseball pitchers.

The biggest weapon in Mosser’s arsenal is speed. Not the speed of his fastball, but the speed between pitches.

“I’ve always been a fast worker and trying to move the game along and get the hitters off balance,” Mosser said. “Working quick has just been something that came natural to me. I don’t think much about it.”

The Raiders will open the home portion of the season on Saturday, March 5, against Le Moyne College.

Denver Broncos defeat Carolina Panthers in sloppy Super Bowl 50 Nate Powles Staff Writer

Sunday night possibly marked the end of an era. At Super Bowl 50, Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos defeated MVP Cam Newton’s Panthers in a game that was all about defense with a final score of 24-10.

Manning had dropped many hints that this could be his final game, but after the game, he remained noncommittal. He said he just wanted to relish the moment and go home to his family and thank God for the opportunity to play in the 50th Super Bowl, rather than making an emotional decision.

We will probably hear within the next couple months as to whether or not Manning will be returning for the 2016 season, but most people believe that he will retire. Manning

went 12-4 in the 2013 season, where they were the two-seed in the NFC. In 2015, they were one win away from a perfect regular season. They defeated the two best teams in the NFC, (Arizona and Seattle) and seemed like the favorites to win the Super Bowl.

In the end though, it was Denver’s outstanding defense that just proved too overwhelming for the younger Panthers to handle.

Carolina is in good position to challenge for the championship for years to come with Newton at the helm.

For Manning and the Broncos, they held the Lombardi Trophy for the third time in franchise history. Manning won his second Super Bowl, and if he ultimately decides to retire, his next stop will be Canton, Ohio.