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‘Ship’s Got Balls’ raises cancer awareness 235 men self-check for testicular cancer in the Ceddia Union Building Jenna Wise News Editor This year, one in 263 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer, and more than half of patients will wait for their condition to become severe before reporting their symptoms to a doctor, according to cancer.org.

Last week, Shippensburg University student Jason Greenspan set out to break a world record by having more than 208 men simultaneously check themselves for testicular cancer, while also raising awareness of the dangers of the cancer that Greenspan himself beat five years ago.

“Many of you may be just like me,” Greenspan said. “Little did I know, my life was going to change forever. My world stopped, and all I could think about was how my life was going to change.”

While most of his classmates were preparing for prom and graduation, Greenspan was undergoing nine weeks of chemotherapy that left him without hair, a feature he had always loved about himself.

“A lot of people think of chemotherapy patients as weak,” Green-

span said. “I think of someone who is strong and determined to live life.”

Since September, Greenspan campaigned all over campus, seeking male college students to participate in the Nov. 6 event, titled “Ship’s Got Balls.”

Along the way, he received sponsorships from student organizations including SUTV, WSYC and The Slate, as well as SU’s Women’s Center and Summit Health, an organization that provides health services to residents of south-central Pennsylvania. In addition to his on-campus advocacy, Greenspan serves on the board of directors of the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

After months of preparation, hundreds of men lined up at 7 p.m. outside the Ceddia Union Building Multipurpose Room (MPR), where each man was handed a blue wristband and asked to sign a waiver.

For the first hour, the men participated in “Shave the Date,” another event created by Greenspan in conjunction with No Shave November, a national movement where each participant shaves at the beginning of November and lets their hair grow back the rest of the month.

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Participants check themselves for testicular cancer during Greenspan’s world record attempt.

“I thought it sounded fun,” sophomore Jacob Dull said. “It’s nice seeing people here to support a cause.”

Greenspan’s parents, Tom and Wendi Schild, said they were impressed by the amount of work Greenspan was able to accomplish in only several months’ time.

“This is absolutely amazing — it

is unbelievable,” Wendi said. “We are so proud of him.”

Shortly before 8 p.m., the participants filed into the other side of the MPR, where a dimly lit stage was erected and a DJ from WSYC played music. By 8 p.m., all of the participants were gathered in a roped-in area in front of the stage.

To kick off the event, SU’s cheer-

leading squad performed a cheer in support of the participants. Before the world record attempt, two testicular cancer survivors took to the stage to share their experiences fighting the disease.

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sance” and begins to navigate through a redesign that will be occurring in light of last year’s strategic review.

At the end of the review, PASSHE adopted three priorities to guide the redesign: ensuring student success, leveraging the strengths of each university and transforming the governance and leadership structure.

“It took real forethought and courage to do the system review, and it will take equal amounts of innovation and determination from our next chancellor to accomplish the system redesign process,” Shapira said.

“We look forward to getting good candidates and having a chancellor who works for the best interest of all constituents of the universities — primarily the students,” said Kenneth Mash, president of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF).

Brogan retired at the beginning of September after serving as chancellor for nearly four years.

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ROTC cadets stand at attention as the national anthem and “The Army Goes Rolling Along” are played.

Annual ceremony honors veterans Jenna Wise News Editor Shippensburg University’s ROTC battalion hosted its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Friday, honoring those who have served in the U.S. military and raising awareness of the affect American support has on soldiers serving overseas.

The ceremony began at 11 a.m. in the Ceddia Union Building’s Airport Lounge with opening remarks by Army ROTC Cadet Nathan Marks and a prayer

by Cadet Michael Ochoa. Following the prayer, the audience stood in unison as the national anthem began to play.

For the second subsequent year, the ceremony’s featured speaker was Lt.

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Christopher Morton, an SU professor of military science.

“Last year when I had the opportunity to speak to the Shippensburg community about Veteran’s Day, I had only been on the job [for] a few months,” Morton said.

Morton began a new tradition this year of honoring local military veterans in an attempt to combat the misconceptions that veterans struggle to find success after leaving the military.

“There’s a misconception that veterans are broken,” Morton said. “Today I start a tradition [to show] that veterans can come back strong.”

Morton acknowledged retired Cmdr.

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Navy. During his career, Greenburg completed deployments in the Western Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Arabian Gulf, as well as the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black seas. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1995, and previously served as a faculty member at the U.S. Army War College.

The day the U.S. designates to honor veterans, Nov. 11, is no accident, according to Morton. Veteran’s Day, originally called “Armistice Day,” was declared a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson on the first anniversary of Nov. 11, 1919 — the day that World War I came to an end.

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Search begins for chancellor The search for the next Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) chancellor has begun, with a Board of Governors (BoG)’s search committee intent to find a permanent replacement to former Chancellor Frank Brogan by the end of next summer.

The committee, spearheaded by BoG Chairwoman Cynthia Shapira and Vice Chair Harold Shields, has partnered with Wheless Partners, one of the nation’s leading executive search consultant firms, according to a PASSHE press release.

Wheless Partners has previously assisted in the selection of chancellors and university presidents for public and private universities nationwide.

“We were impressed with Wheless’ track record for going beyond traditional methods of recruiting to develop a broad pool of candidates,” Shapira said in the press release.

Shapira said the next chancellor will take over as PASSHE enters a “renais-

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Cultural Connection educates students on mental illnesses Dionna Webster Guest Writer

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An SU student shaves his face as part of “No Shave November.” Participants usually abstain from shaving for the rest of November to raise awareness for men’s health.

“CANCER,” from A1 Former Shippensburg Area High School Principal Bruce Levy was diagnosed in 1995 after experiencing a good amount of pain in his groin area.

Before being diagnosed, Levy received treatment for what doctors believed to be epididymitis, the inflammation of the tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.

After three weeks of treatment, his symptoms worsened.

“Nothing was changing, I wasn’t getting any better,” Levy said.

Levy said in the three weeks he had been receiving treatment for epididymitis, his cancer had metastasized to Stage III testicular cancer, with the mass in his testicle growing to the size of a grapefruit.

Following three months of chemotherapy, Levy’s cancer was completely removed.

Seven years later, Levy and his wife welcomed two bi-

ological sons despite being told by doctors that Levy’s cancer treatments, coupled with his wife’s own medical issues, would make their chances of having children low.

“If [a cancer diagnosis] happens, keep your faith, keep your faith strong, and have a good caregiver,” Levy said.

John Yarwood, a Summit Health physician assistant, said men should be checking themselves approximately once a month, preferably after a long shower.

Yarwood said men should see a medical professional if one of their testicles is exhibiting a difference in size or consistency. If a man does find something abnormal, Yarwood said they should not be too concerned, as only a small percent of abnormalities result in a testicular cancer diagnosis. Testicular cancer diagnoses that are caught early have a 95 percent survival rate, Yarwood said.

SU alumnus Justin Birckbichler said before receiving

his cancer diagnosis he had always thought of cancer as a disease for old people.

When Birckbichler discovered the majority of websites shared medical information about testicular cancer instead of personal experiences, he created “A Ballsy Sense of Tumor,” a blog where Birckbichler and other survivors could talk about their diagnoses openly.

Shortly before 9 p.m., Yarwood led the participants in checking themselves for testicular cancer.

After each man checked himself, Greenspan announced that 235 men had participated in the event, breaking the previous record of 208 men. Though Greenspan’s event unofficially broke the world record, all of the photos and video evidence from the event will be sent to Guinness to determine if the record has officially been broken.

“Everyone did amazing, and we met our goal,” Greenspan said. “I am very proud.”

Shippensburg University’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) held an event in Harley Hall’s Multipurpose Room on Wednesday titled “Mental Health and Disabilities Cultural Connection.”

Cultural connections are held throughout the school year in SU’s residence halls, and are events that celebrate diversity and human understanding by highlighting an issue within the student population, according to the RHA’s webpage on ship.edu.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, also known as, NAMI, is the nation’s largest mental health organization and was the main presenter at the event.

Kaz Sortino, supervisor of the cultural connection, explained that a lot of hard work and dedication went into the program.

“We had meetings once a month and then every week for six weeks prior to the event,” Sortino said.

Junior Alicia Klinger said the group created a banner in support of mental health advocacy.

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The date is also significant because of its juxtaposition to Election Day, according to Morton.

“At times when people find themselves at opposite sides of the political spectrum, they then come together in unity to honor veterans,” Morton said.

Morton guided the audience’s attention to a photo on display to his left of the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains in Asia.

He proceeded to tell the

and place it on the banner to spread awareness,” Klinger said.

A video about mental health was played during the event. The presenters, who had each been affected by mental illness, talked about their dark days, acceptance, treatment, coping skills, success, hopes and dreams.

NAMI presenter Wanda Miller was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2014. She said she has dealt with suicidal isolation, and her family has a history of depression and anxiety.

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“I didn’t do anything and I lost the will to live at times.”

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a person heavily thinks about suicide but never attempts or succeeds in killing themselves.

“I did a lot of isolating, had nightmares and just felt worthless. I didn’t do anything and I just lost the will to live at times,” Miller said.

“I think that having people from the NAMI organization was eye-opening. Overall, the story of a group of American soldiers whose job it was to serve as a rescue team to soldiers on patrol in the mountains, either by delivering supplies or assisting with helicopter breakdowns.

The rescue team received the nickname “Pathfinders” because the mountains do not have any kind of road system, making it sometimes difficult to locate soldiers within the foothills.

Morton said he and his soldiers were able to better focus on their own assignments knowing that the Pathfinders

program was well-rounded and engaging,” senior Bailey Welch said.

NAMI educates, advocates and leads millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The organization also encourages the public to fight the stigma against mental illness by educating themselves and others.

Mental Health Facts • One in five Americans have an experience with mental illness in their lifetimes.

• One in 10 young people go through a period of major depression.

• One in 25 people live with a serious mental illness.

• People with mental illnesses are 10 times more likely to become victims to violent acts than other people.

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were nearby if anything went wrong.

“You are America’s Pathfinders. Soldiers are able to be deployed over there because they know they have your support over here,” Morton said.

At the end of the ceremony, the audience stood and joined in singing “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” signifying a sense of unity between Americans and past and present members of the military.

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Lack of climate change action leaves millenials in a state of confusion Commentary

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Scientists believe climate change is slowly causing glaciers in Denali to recede and melt. month, the U.S. is now the only nation on Earth to not participate in it.

By not pursuing more regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and participating in the climate deal, Americans get the perception that climate change is not as big a problem as it actually is. This could explain why Yale researchers found such low percentages of people who find it to be a concern.

Millennials should not be confused about the importance of tackling climate change. They cannot afford to be confused. Whether climate change is happening is not open for debate. Just because political leaders like U.S. Rep. James Inhofe, who brought a snowball to the House floor to prove climate change was a hoax, tout their disbelief or wariness in science does not mean millennials should follow suit.

Climate change has somehow turned into another political topic to debate like gun control or healthcare.

But even as more and more

American political leaders are agreeing with the vast majority of scientists, the debate rages on. Instead of debating the existence of climate change, they are debating whether anything should be done about it.

That is what is important to understand about President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement. It was not done because Trump thinks it is a hoax, but because he thinks being a part of the agreement will put too high of an economic strain on the American economy.

The final failure of American leadership lies with media outlets. Editors and producers are the gatekeepers to information and every time they shift focus away from the science and onto climate change as a political issue they are doing a great disservice to the American people.

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Climate change is a scientifically recognized problem that will haunt millennials for decades.

fundraisers at restaurants and a Gertrude Hawk Chocolates fundraiser.

They also raised money at campus events including the Activities Program Board’s trivia night, according to co-president Kelly Sourwine.

The event came full circle when Four Diamonds Fund families told stories of how their familities had been helped by the Four Diamonds Fund.

Marsha Bonn, director of Campus Activities and the Ceddia Union Building, introduced herself and her son, Owen Bonn, who is battling retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer.

Owen was diagnosed two years ago when he was 2 years old. Only 300 children are diagnosed with retinoblastoma a year, so Owen and his family must travel to Philadelphia for his treatment. The Four Diamonds Fund helps to pay for gas and food, according to Marsha.

“Four Diamonds is still a really big piece of our life,” Marsha said. “They still help us out in little ways, but they actually mean really big things to Owen.”

For many in attendance, the topic hits close to home.

Bard said she joined SU’s Mini-THON committee because cancer runs in her family.

“Once I got to college and found out about this organization, I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” Bard said. “I just want to be able to put effort into something that’s going to make a difference for someone else.”

For SU freshman Averie Bye-Dickerson, this was the first Mini-THON she has ever attended. Her high school did not have a Mini-THON, but she always wanted to attend one.

Bye-Dickerson’s close friend had childhood cancer, and she said the Four Diamonds Fund really helped him.

“It’s a really good cause and I’m really glad people see that,” Bye-Dickerson said.

The goal for this year’s Mini-THON was to raise $10,000. That goal was met and surpassed when it was revealed at the end of the night that $13,047 were raised.

“It means a lot to us to raise money for kids who need it the most,” Sourwine said. “We want to help as much as we can.”

SU raises money for families of pediatric cancer patients Shannon Long Asst. News Editor Shippensburg University students came together for a night of music, games and dancing at the sixth annual Mini-THON Friday in order to raise money for pediatric cancer.

The theme of this year’s event was “dreaming for a cure.” The ShipRec courts were filled with balloons, a stage and tables with various stations that included making cards for Megan Hart, an SU student battling leukemia.

Throughout the night there were activities including raffles, games and contests. At around 8 p.m., there was a performance by the SU marching band’s drum line.

The money raised from the event went to the Penn State Hershey Medical Center and the Four Diamonds Fund.

Both organizations financially support families that are affected by childhood cancer, according to Cara Bard, one of the co-presidents of SU’s Mini-THON. On the weekends, members of SU’s Mini-THON go canning. Throughout the year, they also have various

State congressional districts map deemed unconstitutional Mark Scolforo Associated Press

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Millennials are the first generation to grow up in a world where global climate change is recognized as a very real phenomenon that threatens the world, but when it comes to taking action they are met with confusion.

In the past two decades politicians, scientists and every day folk wrangled over several important questions: Is the climate changing? Is the change caused by humans? Will the change have a significant impact on human existence as we know it?

“Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals show that 97 percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists” believe that global climate change is occurring and that it is caused by human activity, according to NASA. Despite the global consensus on this problem only 70 percent of Americans believe global warming is happening, only 53 percent think humans are causing it and only 58 percent are worried, according to a 2016 Yale University study.

What makes matters worse is that the U.S. is backing out of the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015, which is the largest and most ambitious international agreement to tackle climate change to date. With Syria and Nicaragua joining the agreement in the past

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Legislature’s two highest-ranking Republican leaders were ordered Thursday to turn over documents related to development of the state’s latest congressional districts map, which a lawsuit claims has given the GOP an unconstitutional edge in elections.

A federal judge in Philadelphia gave the leaders a week to produce communications they or aides had with the Redistricting Majority Project, or REDMAP, the party’s national redistricting effort after the 2010 census, as well as information used to develop the map.

House Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati had fought disclosure, citing legislative privilege and other claims. Neither they nor their lawyers responded to requests for comment.

The order concerns one of two pending legal challenges to the congressional maps, a federal case that argues Republicans improperly used their role

in administering elections to achieve partisan objectives. It is scheduled to go to trial on Dec. 4.

“We need to show that the people who drew the maps used partisan data,” said Alice Ballard, a lawyer for the Pennsylvania voters who sued. “We think these facts and data will get us very close to our goal.”

The outcome of the case, as well as a similar state court case that was fast-tracked Thursday by the state Supreme Court, could have a seismic effect on elections in Pennsylvania.

Republicans won 13 of 18 congressional seats in the 2014 and 2016 elections despite earning a little more than 50 percent of the vote.

The federal judge’s order said the “legislative privilege” that Scarnati and Turzai had asserted “is a qualified privilege that may be pierced and which at a minimum does not shield communications with third parties associated with REDMAP nor protect facts and data considered in connection with redistricting.”

She said they must also produce documents from

2009–12 over which they are not claiming any type of privilege.

It’s unclear whether the two Pennsylvania cases could result in new congressional maps in time for next year’s races, starting with the May 15 primary.

In a court filings, the plaintiffs in the Pennsylvania federal lawsuit said Scarnati and Turzai asserted legislative or First Amendment privilege regarding details of what they said was a 2011 meeting about redistricting at the Harrisburg Hilton to which all of the state’s Republican congressmen were invited, along with then-Gov. Tom Corbett’s chief of staff. Corbett, a Republican, signed off on the maps.

The plaintiffs said the meeting also included consultants to help them draw congressional district maps, but no Democrats.

Congressional district maps are also being challenged in Maryland, North Carolina and Texas. Along with Wisconsin, state legislative districts are under challenge in North Carolina and Texas.

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Event aims to end disability stigmas Melanie Llinas Guest Writer

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A film presented by SU professors discussed the social stigmas of disabilities that exist in today’s society. Both the film and panel that spoke after the film provided ways to end these stigmas by starting conversations about them.

“The Stigma Project” was presented at Shippensburg University on Thursday to educate, spread knowledge and eliminate social stigmas surrounding people with disabilities.

“The Stigma Project,” a documentary that discusses stigmas and stereotypes of people with disabilities, was presented in the Grove Forum by professor Allison Carey, director of the disability studies minor, and professor Dara Bourassa, director of gerontology.

The event began with the presentation of “What Are You Thinking?,” an informative documentary that discusses current social stigmas about disabilities and the importance of education on the topic. It began with an interview of people stating current stereotypes, includ-

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ing the misconception that people with disabilities are abnormal.

The documentary touched on several other societal issues in regard to disabilities, but it mainly focused on the lack of knowledge in our community. While there are many negative stigmas, positive stigmas can be just as hurtful.

The term “inspirational porn” was used in the film, which means people celebrate others for simply living their everyday lives. While some of these celebrations were held with good intentions, many of the people featured in the documentary who live with disabilities said they were never asked to be celebrated for getting up and going to work in the morning, because they are just doing what everyone else is doing.

The documentary ended by explaining the best way to

gain knowledge about people with disabilities is by asking the person about themselves.

Instead of assuming what they need or what, the documentary recommended asking them and getting to know each individual as a person.

Following the documentary, a panel discussion was held that included SU students Kaz Sortino and Nathan Helwig, SU alumna Angie Pickle and two military veterans who shared their personal experiences with stereotypes in today’s society.

The event ended with the question “How can society begin to educate students at a younger age?” Sortino said the best way to do so was to start the conversation.

“People can’t accept something they don’t understand,” Sortino said. “It is important to be appropriately inquisitive.”

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in my history class, “Historical Foundations of Global Cultures,” so I’m interested in learning more about it tonight,” SU student Shannon Peterson said.

Kraus stressed how important Bhutan’s neutrality is when it comes to keeping the peace between India and China. The country’s ability to remain neutral during conflicts is a crucial part in keeping the peace among Bhutan’s neighboring countries, according to Kraus.

Thinking back to his time in Bhutan over the last several years, Kraus shared some of his favorite memories and experiences with the audience. A smile crept onto his face the moment he began talking about the college students he taught in Bhutan.

Kraus said it took a while to earn his co-workers and students’ trust, but after a few weeks of getting to know everyone he felt quite welcomed. One of the biggest differences between Shippensburg and Bhutan is the drastic change in altitude, with Bhutan around 8,000 feet above sea level, according to Kraus.

At the end of his lecture Kraus left the audience with a final question — “Can faith sustain this little nation?”

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The Pi Lamda Phi fraternity built a “Wall of Prejudice” to eliminate the stereotypes and comments written on it. From Nov. 6-9 students were encouraged to write hurtful comments or names they have been called on the wall. On Nov. 9, the fraternity allowed students to knock down the wall by hitting it with a hammer or bat in order to physically destory the hateful words students wrote earlier in the week.

Memorial held for former coach, dean Jenna Wise News Editor Family, friends and Shippensburg community members gathered in Shippensburg University’s Old Main Chapel on Friday to mourn the loss of former head football coach and Dean of Students David “Dave” Dolbin Jr. Nearly every seat in Old Main Chapel was filled, and attendees included former SU presidents Anthony Ceddia and George “Jody” Harpster.

The service’s speakers ranged from Dolbin’s children to his colleagues, each one sharing personal stories

about Dolbin’s character and personality.

Dolbin died Oct. 3 at the age of 85 after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Dolbin grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was preceded in death by his sister, Joann, and his brother, Michael.

In high school, Dolbin played football, basketball and baseball. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1955, but chose to pursue a career in education instead of playing football.

He received his undergraduate degree from West Chester University and a master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University

before being drafted into the U.S. Army, during which time he completed a tour of duty in Keflicjk, Iceland.

Prior to his retirement in 1992, Dolbin worked at SU in several different capacities beginning in the early 1960s.

In addition to serving as dean of men, Dolbin served as SU’s first dean of students and stayed in the position for nearly 20 years.

As head coach of SU’s football team, Dolbin led the Red Raiders to win the Central Pennsylvania Conference Championship in 1961 with an undefeated 10-0 season.

He was named Coach of the Year in 1960 and 1961.

In 1992, Dolbin was in-

ducted into the South Central Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into West Chester University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994.

Dolbin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; his children, Beth and Steven; his daughter-in-law, Robin; and his grandchildren, Trent, Reece and Collin; all of Shippensburg.

Memorial contributions can be made to the David and Margaret Dolbin Educational Scholarship through the Shippensburg University Foundation.

“Pick a destination and go there. The world looks different once you have,” said Shippensburg University counseling professor Kurt Kraus during his presentation, “Scaling the Heights of Happiness in the Kingdom of Bhutan.”

The lecture, which was held Wednesday in Grove Forum, was sponsored by SU’s Counseling Department, Campus Fulbright Committee and the International Studies Program. Kraus was able to visit the South Asian country of Bhutan three times since 2008, including his experience in 2015 teaching at a university in Bhutan as a Fulbright scholar.

The lecture was mainly focused around Kraus’ personal experiences in Bhutan while also answering common questions about the country.

The Bhutanese people pride themselves on their devotion to Buddhism above everything else. Since Buddhist culture is so intertwined with Bhutan’s culture, it is nearly impossible to mention Bhutan without discussing the country’s faith.

“We’ve been learning a lot about Buddhist culture

SU administration changes announced Jenna Wise News Editor In an email sent to Shippensburg University students on Monday, SU President Laurie Carter announced that David Lovett, current dean of students, will now serve as the interim vice president for enrollment management and student success as a part of the university’s reorganization process.

Carter said Lovett will remain in this position until the university has found someone to permanently fill the vice president position. She said she expects the search to conclude by the beginning of 2018. When the position has been perma-

nently filled, Lovett will assume the role of associate vice president for student success.

Donna Gross , associate dean of students, will now serve in a dual capacity as both the associate dean, dean of students and director of new student orientation until a new dean of students can be hired. Carter predicts that a new dean of students will be selected by the end of January.

“I appreciate your patience and flexibility as we continue to build a stronger Ship,” Carter said in the email. “Change can be uncomfortable, but this reorganization process is important in making the best environment for students and prospective students.”

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SU history professor Jonathan Skaff introduces Kurt Kraus, a counseling professor and Fulbright scholar.

Kraus described his experiences teaching in Bhutan.

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An SGW CAR-AR. Though Kelley did not use the specific weapon above, he did use an AR-style rifle to carry out his murders at the small Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

It is hard not to feel powerless after yet another mass shooting Daniel Norton Columnist

The story of the recent shooting in a Texas church, while still tragic, is nothing new to Americans.

It had barely been a month since the previous mass shooting in Las Vegas claimed 58 lives and injured hundreds when Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 people in a small town’s congregation.

After the initial shock and sadness that these shootings bring, questions always arise. People want to know how we can prevent shootings like this happening in the future, and answers to these questions are never easy to come by.

Tighter gun control would be an obvious answer to fighting gun violence. Stricter background checks and banning more dangerous weapons are suggestions that have been brought up as solutions to prevent tragedies, such as those in Texas and Las Vegas, from happening.

Of course — like many things in life — stopping these shootings may not be as simple as implementing stricter gun laws.

Take the church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, as an example. The gunman had been court-martialed by the Air Force in 2012 on two charges of assault — one against his wife, and one against her child. Unfortunately, the Air Force failed to report this, which would have made it illegal for Kelley to obtain a gun, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Kelley’s troubled past does not end there. In 2012, he escaped a mental health facility after making death threats against his superiors in the Air Force. It is obvious that Kelley was not mentally well, and pro-gun advocates have attributed this as a reason for this and other mass shootings. However, it is important to remember that most people with mental illnesses are no more prone to violence than those without, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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The fact of the matter is, he should not have been able to buy a gun in the first place.

So where does the blame for this incident lie? What can we do to prevent tragedies like this in the future?

Sadly, this will probably not be the last time we ask these questions.

For starters, some blame has to go to the Air Force for not entering Kelley’s domestic violence case into a database which would make it illegal for him to purchase a gun. If the U.S. is serious about preventing those who should not own guns from purchasing them, then we have to be more vigilant. In a nation of millions, mistakes can easily be made by those who have the power to prevent potential tragedies like this from happening, but these oversights have proven to be deadly.

Of course, the Air Force is not the only one at fault here. About 310 million non-military firearms were in the United States in 2009, according to figures from CNN in 2009. While this data is almost 10 years old, it is hard to imagine there has been too big of a shift in these figures.

The scary thing is, in a country filled with firearms, obtaining one — whether legally or illegally — is not difficult. It is easy to be frightened by the notion that a future mass shooter may have military grade weapons in his or her possession right now.

It is easy to feel powerless in this world we live in, especially with the amount of violence and terror we see in the headlines and on our televisions on a daily basis.

Fortunately, there are things we as citizens can do to help. However, it will not be easy.

Devin Patrick To prevent gun violence, we Kelley must stay vigilant and keep in contact with those who govern us. As American citizens, we have the privilege of easily contacting those with power in government, whether it be members of congress or our local officials. It’s our job to make our voices heard by letting our government know that we demand change and the right to feel safe.

If we imagine the holiday season in the form of dramatic structure, the days preceding Halloween are akin to the exposition, while immediately after would have to be the rapidly rising action. Candy is put on sale and Christmas decorations take its place. Stores start advertising layaway plans, and your favorite radio stations already have Christmas music on loop.

Each year we become older, our dread of the holidays — no matter how minute — grows more and more. What was once sold to us as a time to reflect, slow down, help those in need and spend time with family now feels simply as if it is being sold to us.

Each season seems to begin earlier with each passing year.

This may be amplified by daylight savings and the rapid change in temperature (Seriously, did fall weather even happen?), but it most likely has more to do with the fact that, as we grow up, we grow more conscious of the commercial interests at play in our holiday experience.

Everywhere you turn someone is competing for your last dollar. It is hard to blame retailers for capitalizing on the gift-giving season, but we do resent when these interests are put in front of their employees.

Take the infamous Black Friday for example. In 2007, the average store opening was at 5 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving. In 2014, the average store opening was happening by 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, according to JP Griffin Group.

That is an extra 11 hours that are taken away from employee’s time with their families so that retailers can take every single inch of the profitable day that consumers will allow.

Not only do these practices hurt the holiday experience of their employees, but it also encourages behavior that is antithetical to the holiday season. The day after we spend time giving thanks for the things we have, the deal hunters among us (we all know one) are put into a queue where their greed will later be encouraged, and their impatience and selfishness are merely a byproduct.

Beyond just Black Friday, the whole season feels contrived when we as consumers buy into the commercialized version of it. It breeds an environment of stress and lack of appreciation for our American values and culture. Businesses used to always be closed on Sundays and especially on holidays.

While we understand buying patterns have changed over time, there is no reason we cannot make an exception for the holiday season. Customers will always go to stores or websites to purchase products when there is a sale regardless of the date. It is time to reconsider current practices so that we can reinforce the values of the season.

But, with that said, some of the blame must fall on the consumer for getting caught up in the materialistic aspect of the holidays. The only way to let retailers and other businesses know that we do not wish to have our holidays succumb to commercialism is to vote with our dollars. And we have. Sales and store traffic to brick-and-mortar stores during Black Friday have steadily decreased from year to year, as more and more people are choosing to purchase online or in different ways, according to Business Insider.

Patronize the stores who prioritize their employees; skip one of those can’t-miss deals and wait until a different day.

Chances are it probably was not all that great of a deal, anyway.

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November 14, 2017

Does the punishment fit the crime for Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill?

Erica Mckinnon Columnist

Philadelphia native and rapper Meek Mill was sentenced to two-to-four years at the Graterford State Correctional Institution for a probation violation on Nov. 8. When headlines of his sentencing hit the internet, every Meek Mill fan, supporter and friend had something to say about it.

What caused the uproar is that he violated his probation stemming from 2008 gun and drug charges for riding dirt bikes.

Being a Philadelphia native myself, I know riding dirt bikes in Philly is a tradition whether it is in the summer time, at night or throughout the day. It was created into a

positive community. When I would see guys popping wheelies down the block until they could not anymore, that would always amaze me. That is what got Meek Mill locked up.

Riding ATVs and dirt bikes in the Philadelphia streets is technically illegal but, if it is so prolific and resulted in a positive community, what is the harm in that?

Meek Mill has been on probation for almost 10 years and is constantly being reminded of his mistakes. Once you have something so daunting hanging over your head, people will never allow themselves to see you as the person you are today. That is the case with Judge Genece Brinkley who handed Meek Mill his harsh sentence on Nov. 8 against the recommendation of the assistant district attorney and Meek Mill’s probation officer. He could not see past the man who made those mistakes to the man who is now making progress.

Where is the slap on the wrist that some police officers get when they kill innocent people of color? Why is that luxury granted to people like Brock Turner, who received a lesser sentence than Meek Mill after being convicted of rape?

This is why his sentencing is unjust. It is because there are many examples that show people committing heinous and unforgiving crimes, but when it comes to a successful black man from the hood, he deserves punishment for a decade-old case. Now don’t get me wrong, he is a grown man on probation who should have been more mindful of his actions as far as the drug testing goes. But, he didn’t deserve the sentencing he received.

Jay Z tweeted that Meek Mill’s sentencing was “unjust and heavy handed,” which I completely agree with. It does not matter what you have or what city you represent — a black man is overlooked in this unjust world.

Society sees the black man needing punishment because of the misconceptions against him but, all he needs is some compassion. Fortunately, Meek Mill received a large amount of compassion on social media from celebrities like Kevin Hart, Nipsey Hussle, Isaiah Thomas, Rick Ross, T.I and fans from all over expressing their support and feelings about the injustices a black man faces in America.

Meek Mill’s album “Wins and Losses” that dropped this year not only reflected the wins and losses he faced through his life, but are reflecting them right now. Right when he was winning, he is forced to face this loss of time.

This is just a minor setback, and he is going to bounce back even harder because he simply has no other choice. #FreeMeek

Sexual abusers should not have a legacy Mackenna Angert Columnist Woody Allen has won three Oscars, 10 British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

Casey Affleck has won one Oscar and one Golden Globe. Kevin Spacey has won two Oscars and one Golden Globe. Harvey Weinstein is an American film producer and film studio executive with numerous top-ranking films in the industry and a net worth of $300 million, according to Everyday Money.

These men are in some of the top ranks of the entertainment industry. None of them have a net worth of less than $10 million, and all of them have been accused of sexual assault.

Their legacy still lives on.

Allen was accused by his ex-girlfriend of sexually abusing his 7-year-old adopted daughter; Affleck has been accused of violently grabbing and using lewd comments towards multiple women; Spacey has been accused of forcing himself on a 14-year-old.

Eight “House of Cards” employees have also stepped for-

ward accusing Spacey of creating a toxic environment at work, according to The Guardian. The Spacey and Allen allegations have all been handled in court with unknown settlements and no penalties to their careers.

Spacey apologized to the world for his misdeeds by coming out as gay. Weinstein has been accused of sexual assault by 86 actresses in the last month, with the alleged offenses stretching back over decades, according to Vox. All of the cases listed are all cases that took many years for the victims to speak out against because of the power dynamic that Hollywood producers have over the little guy. Disregarding the allegations solely in Hollywood, sexual violence and assault is present in everyday life. According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network, every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.

Out of all of these men, only two of them have had consequences for their actions. Netflix has suspended filming of one of their biggest shows, “House of Cards,” which Spacey starred in. The Weinstein Co. has fired Harvey Weinstein after the allegations went public.

The list could go on. Hollywood is filled with those in power taking advantage of those below them. The influence that the top-ranking producers and actors have is indescribable.

The issue at hand is that — even with these pressing allegations — these men are still going to have a place in Holly-

wood and in the hearts and minds of millions of people. These charges do not stop the fact that people still have access to watch “House of Cards,” “Manchester by the Sea,” “Annie Hall” and the 329 movies produced by Weinstein.

These men are still glorified for the work they have done.

The fact that their films will still be major components in our culture proves that a person with sexual assault charges can still maintain their power and influence.

This does not relay the proper message to the world. How is the country supposed to grow and fight against sexual predators when their work is still presented as art?

By stopping movie theaters, streaming services and schools from using films and TV shows with those accused of sexual assault, the message can be relayed that unwanted sexual advances and assault do not create or earn power.

Those who disagree with this idea present the issue that their work should be separate from them as people. According to some, their work should still be accepted for its talent because the role that they are portraying is not who they are in real life.

Once we stop presenting the idea that economic and political power make it acceptable for sexual assault to occur, then the safer the world can become.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Ship Life

Sociology class aims to help homeless people

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A Shippensburg University student paints on canvas during the SU Women’s Center event.

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Students bond, raise awareness over crafts Meghan Schiereck Asst. Multimedia Editor

SU sociology students set up boxes for people to make donations that will benefit the Franklin County Shelter in Chambersburg.

Austin Stoltzfus Staff Writer Students from professor Phillip Broyles sociology senior seminar class have placed donation boxes throughout campus for “Ship’s Night Without a Home Campaign” in an effort to collect goods for the Franklin County Shelter in Chambersburg.

The donation campaign will last until Nov. 17. Donation boxes can be found in Naugle, Harley, Kieffer, Shippen, MCT, Rowland, Gilbert, Grove halls and the Ezra Lehmen Memorial Library.

“Our goal is to make people aware of hunger and homelessness as a national problem,” said Rebecca Crown, a senior in the participating class.

“And in the process, we are trying to raise donations for the Franklin County homeless shelter.”

Two students, Crown and senior Diamond Hill explained that they are looking for donated items such as toiletries, non-perishable foods, diapers, blankets and cleaning supplies.

They also explained that with each donation box, a poster can be found giving directions on what and when to donate.

The Franklin County Shelter, run by the South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP), is currently underfunded and overlooked, according to Broyles, who is helping guide the students through their campaign.

The shelter not only provides necessities such as a bed to sleep in and food for the less-fortunate, but it also addresses the underlying problems of being homeless such as mental health issues.

The shelter offers counseling services that deal with anything from drug and alcohol problems to teach-

ing basic finances.

According to Broyles, obtaining fresh food is a real problem for the shelter. Since nearly all food served at shelters is canned, there is a lack of fresh produce. To combat this, the shelter is currently partaking in what is referred to as gleaning. Gleaning is the donation of leftover crops and fresh produce not harvested from a farm.

“Part of the campaign is to dispel myths of homelessness and inform people of things such as 40 percent of homeless people once served in the military,” Broyles said. “These people are good people who are misunderstood and often just have a lack of resources.”

The campaign takes place during the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week which spans from Nov. 11-19.

Along with collecting donations, “Ship’s Night Without a Home” featured guest speaker Trudy Wesley, the director of the Franklin County Shelter, who spoke about the homelessness crisis in the area in Grove Forum Hall 101 on Monday evening.

Her presentation focused on facts about homelessness and its impact in the area, according to Broyles.

Broyles emphasized the importance of helping the homeless and strongly encouraged donating.

“It’s important to support each other in a time that our country is so divided and helping others is a good way to bring us together,” Broyles said.

If you would like to support the campaign financially you may purchase $1 buttons sold in the CUB on Wednesday from 12–4p.m. and Friday from 12–4 p.m.

A Raider’s View A Raider’s View Raider Muse The concept of emotions behind music is an interesting thing, considering it is used widely to elicit emotion in movies, songs and especially live performances like plays and speeches.

Emotionally, music can be the No. 1 thing that affects someone’s mood.

Personally, it seems that listening to sad music while I am already in a slump, only adds to the slump, but if I am in a slump and listen to upbeat music that is meant to excite a crowd or audience, I feel as if it is an easy way to push past the slump and at least

Students gathered in McFeely’s Café on Tuesday night to raise awareness and donate items for Distributing Dignity, as well as make a variety of crafts such as ornaments, paintings and sock snowmen.

The Women’s Center at Shippensburg University sponsored the event in the hopes of raising awareness and receiving donations for Distributing Dignity, a women’s charity that has 70 partners across the United States, all of which are non-profit health facilities or shelters.

Distributing Dignity collects new bras, pads and tampons for women in need. To participate in the event, Raiders brought new bras, boxes of pads or tampons and $3 donations.

“The goal of this event was to spread awareness

about Distributing Dignity and the need for feminine products,” said Chelsea Ksanznak, graduate assistant for SU’s Women’s Center.

Snacks, drinks and cake were available for participants to munch on, pop music played on the stereo and there were several craft stations to try out.

Students huddled together laughing as they crafted their sock snowmen. Participants could decorate their snowman with jewels and sequins or draw designs with markers.

Attention shifted from crafts to animals when a dog and two kittens arrived from the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter.

Students were excited and hurried over to hold one of the kittens. The dog made many new friends quickly, rolling over for belly rubs and climbing into student’s laps.

Students decorate crafts while enjoying refreshments as part of the Distributing Dignity campaign.

Does music change your mood?

feel better about my day.

Scientifically, two researchers and philosophers Thomas Shäfer and Peter Sedleimer in 2009 “collected 17 functions of music from the literature and found functions related to the management of mood and arousal, as well as self-related functions,” according to an article published by the U.S. National Library of Medical Institutes of Health (NLMIH) It has also been argued that we as human beings use music as a coping mechanism. Have you ever had a rough day and turned to music to relax yourself before bed? Philosopher Ellen Dissanayake argued that “humans have used music to cope with

awareness of life’s transitoriness.

In a manner similar to religious beliefs about the hereafter or a higher transcendental purpose, music can help assuage human anxiety concerning morality,” according to NLMIH. Basically, this is saying that we all have a reason for music, even if it seems like a common thing for all of us to turn on the radio. Although it is interesting to look at the actual dynamic of how the music allows individuals to cope.

Have you ever gone to a party, wedding or could not find a radio station that was playing good music at the time? How did that effect your willingness to stay at the party, wedding or not change the station? It is as

if we are subconsciously judging the music choice to how we want to internally process the information or experiences we may still be holding onto in that specific situation.

Essentially, music has shaped history, prehistoric to modern day individuals have been looking to music to feel a sensation that they would not necessarily get without it, especially in movies and plays to further impact the emotional standpoint that the movie is trying to convey.

So my challenge for you is to go to the gym without listening to music, or when you are in a bad mood listen to happy music, just to see the true effect that music has in on our lives, without us even knowing about it.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

A&E

McCartney, Grammer mix throwbacks with new music for SU Molly Foster A&E Editor Shippensburg University students and locals lined up outide SU’s Heiges Field House Sunday night in near freezing temperatures until warmth and music greeted them on the inside —making their momentary feelings of misery a rewarding strife.

Primarily female fans contrasted by the stray male, packed themselves like sardines as they loyally awaited the star many college-aged adults were crazy about in their pre-teen years — Jesse McCartney. As could be predicted, McCartney was hugged with a plethora of blood-curdling female shrills that meshed together in unison as he strutted on stage.

“It’s been awhile,” McCartney said. “But I’m excited to be back.”

McCartney roused the audience after he announced that he will be releasing new music within the new year, and he let the jolt of high energy lead the way to the beginning of his set list.

Fans were pleased to hear McCartney play songs from the early 2000s including “Leavin’” and “Body Language,” rather than focusing solely on promoting his new music.

The time lapse of more than a decade did not faze the audience as they chanted the lyrics of nearly all of McCartney’s old songs by heart.

Midway throughout his time on stage, McCartney searched the crowd for a lady to serenade on stage and every female in sight flailed her arms, practically begging “Pick me, Pick me!” A lucky SU student was crowned as the sole victor and trembled with disbelief as she sat onstage and claimed the once in a lifetime prize of being sung to by McCartney.

Fan favorite throwback “Beautiful Soul,” concluded McCartney’s performance on a nostalgic note that was hard for Andy Grammer to supersede. Some departed the venue as McCartney departed the stage, but a majority was blithely buckled in for the two-in-one show.

Grammer monopolized the stage from the moment he stepped foot on it and commenced his share of the show with hit-songs “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me.” As he trailed his opening songs with a strong set list of “Fresh Eyes” and “Honey I’m Good,” Grammer caught fans by surprise by jumping the barricades separating him from the sea of fans and becoming a part of the audience.

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Jesse McCartney rejuvenates the feelings of an SU student’s childhood by bringing her on stage to sing to her.

Cheap Trick raises fans on gritty rock n’ roll

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Cheap Trick fans amp the band up with their festive checkered apparel, excited shrills and dance moves. band members Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander and guest drummer Robin Taylor Zander, strummed, smacked and belted the set list with vigor.

Black-and-white checkered apparel glutted the H. Ric Playing a variety of songs throughout the night, Cheap Trick Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday as Cheap Trick en- recapped its last three decades and showcased its ongoing life thusiasts emerged from different walks of life and united in as a band with 1988 song “The Flame,” “Long Time Coming” the name of rock n’ roll. from its 2017 album “We’re Alright” and late 1970 fan favorite The front row housed a slew of Cheap Trick super-fans — “I Want you to Want Me.” one of whom proudly draped a license plate that read “Trik Induced by the playing of “I Want You To Want Me,” fans Fan” around his neck like a lavish gold chain, and others who seated further back in the venue trickled down the isles to thrashed their arms and bodies about like they were fighting form a blob of swaying bodies before the stage — so they could off an opponent twice their size. fully cherish the band’s gift of a twoOne of Cheap Trick’s youngest, and song encore. arguably biggest fans, 7-year-old Lila “Nielsen and his band mates Surging his way through final songs Hawkins, claimed her spot in the front tossed handfuls of guitar picks “Surrender” and “Dream Police,” guitar row with enthusiasm that bubbled like fanatic Nielsen stunned the audience into the hungry crowd, a carbonated beverage. Decked in a by strumming a five-necked yellow and and fans shamelessly dove black and white checkered fedora that black checkered guitar with ease. Nielto the ground like children was belted with a red ribbon, Hawkins sen and his band mates tossed handfuls collecting candy chucked hurled the rock n’ roll symbol during of guitar picks into the hungry crowd, to them at a parade.” songs with her small, child hands, and and fans shamelessly dove to the ground captured the attention of both the audilike children collecting candy chucked Molly Foster ence and the band. to them at a parade.

A&E Editor Despite the entirety of fans towering After Cheap Trick vacated the stage over her in height and age, Hawkins and the seats of the Luhrs Center twirled around unbothered — unveiling the compelling mes- flapped up in emptiness, stage crew and other personnel assage that rock n’ roll, and music in general, possesses the pow- cended Hawkins to the stage and let her have a field day as she er to unify all regardless of age or gender or race. collected the remaining guitar picks and loose money tossed Tapping into Hawkin’s youthful persona, guitarist Rick on stage during the show. She demonstrated an admirable Nielsen told the audience the reason the band is still perform- willingness to share her good fortune by handing out the picks ing and creating new albums is because “[They’re] too young she collected in her checkered fedora to stray fans. As for the to quit.” money, maybe she will treat herself to an ice cream, or save up Cheap Trick’s performance was not for the gentle-eared as for a new Cheap Trick CD. Molly Foster A&E Editor

SU Woodwind Ensembles Perform in Old Main Chapel Jonathon Bergmueller Staff Writer The Shippensburg University Woodwind Ensembles blew the crowd away with the performance of its autumn repertoire Sunday afternoon in Old Main Chapel.

The ensemble performance consisted of the Flute Choir directed by Suzanne Thierry and the W8 Duo and Saxophone Choir, which were directed by Christopher Ritter.

The Flute Choir took the stage first and opened with a solemn Native American soliloquy full of wonder called “Echoes in the Wind” by Phyllis Avidan Louke. The piece featured several solos by various members of the ensemble and was accompanied by a light drumbeat.

“Echoes in the Wind” was followed by the “Festive Overture,” an upbeat and cheery piece by Dmitri Shostakovich and arranged for the flute by Shaul Ben-Meir.

The flutists then played “Libertango,” an Argentine

piece with a very sly and cunning jazz feel to it and “Ave Maria,” a beautiful choral piece with cascading melodies and angelic harmonies.

The Flute Choir ended its performance with the Steve Sample arrangement of “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers”

by Leon Jessel. This piece had a definite swing but was also march-like in mechanics and could almost be compared to the theme of a Saturday morning cartoon in some passages.

Thierry explained that the music was selected from locations from around the world — from America, to Russia, to Argentina, to England, and finally Germany.

Following the Flute Choir was The W8 Duo, which was named after the time that director Chris Ritter and student Shae Wawro met to rehearse. The two began their selection with the “Legato Duet” by J. E. Skornicka, which was then followed by the mournful yet not unhappy “Autumn Bender.”

The duo then continued

with Franz Anton Hoffmeister’s “Minuetto,” which was followed by two canons. Both the “Canon in Unison” and “Canon a Tone Lower,” were pieces that Wawro and Ritter played off each other and alternated melodies.

With the performance of “Musical Curiosities,” the music became more peculiar..

“I’m reading what she is playing backwards,” Ritter said, referring to the notes on the staff and how he was reading an alternate version of the same rhythm Wawro was playing to great artistic effect.

The Saxophone Choir began with three jazzy “Bop Duets” by Bugs Bower, which were edited by Steve Bulla.

The first, “No. 4,” was played exclusively by the highpitched soprano saxophone, the second, “No. 2,” was performed using only the lower tenor saxophone and the final, “No. 6,” was a combination of all the pieces.

The saxophones retuned their instruments between

each song. “We tune because we care,” Ritter joked, quoting Jimmy Hendrix.

Following the “Bop Duets,” the saxophones switched to a fuller ensemble of instruments for the sweet and serene “String Quartet, Op. 11,”

by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, which was translated by Larry Teal.

This was followed by a jazzy piece that bounced from an aggressive and bombastic approach to a slow and creeping style, titled the “Vignette”

by Harold L. Walters.

The Saxophone Ensemble closed the concert with Mitushkin’s “Quartet Movement.”

Ritter sent the audience off by sincerely thanking them for coming.

“It’s wonderful that there are students who came here just to play,” Ritter said. Ritter further explained that SU does not have a music major, which means that the performers partake in the ensembles in their own volition, instead of just to fulfill a graduation requirement.

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Suzanne Thierry, director of the SU Flute Choir, leads her student musicians through a variety of sounding music from countries around the world including America, Russia, Argentina, England and Germany.

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November 14, 2017

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SU students get exposed to world music, culture

Answers from last week’s puzzles

Jonathan Bergmueller Staff Writer Members of the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College brought a little Balinese beautiful sound to Shippensburg University’s Old Main Chapel last Tuesday night.

The Gamelan Gita Semara, which is the world music ensemble from Gettysburg College, performed two gamelan songs and gave a small lecture about the culture and history of Bali.

The group was directed by Gettysburg College associate professor and coordinator of music education Brent C. Talbot and accompanied by Nyoman Suadin, a special guest from Bali, Indonesia.

The style of the Gamelan Angklung revolved around the cycle of the same rhythm at different paces. Each sound of the gong offset its iteration of the original melody. This cycle is representative of the Dharma and the cycle of life within Agama Hinduism, which is the majority faith of the Balinese people.

The Gamelan Gita Semara prefer to learn their songs aurally by listening to recordings as a group. They do not formally notate anything, and do not have sheet music in front of them — everything is performed from memory.

The group also does not practice individually. Like most things in Balinese culture, the group rehearses and learns together and helps each other. This creates a cohesive group bond and a collective investment for all of the members.

The group entered the chapel in surongs, which are genderless skirts underneath blue performance jackets. They wore gold sashes around their waists to “cut the body in half” by separating the feet, which are considered unholy, and the head, which is holy. The men also wore orange “Udeng” headdresses.

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SU assistant professor of music Fred Dade sits with a member of the Gamelan Gita Semara to discuss gamelan music and its culture.

The ensemble played two songs: The “Bapang Selisir” and the “Tabuh Angklung Klasik.” The “Bapang Selisir” was a five-minute song and was because it is traditionally accompanied by the Legong dance. The Legong dance tells a story of a female attendant of the village court and two legongs who portray the royals of the court.

The nearly 13 minute-long “Tabuh Angklung Klasik” is performed at special ceremonies such as cremations in Balinese culture. This song stood out becuse Suadin, who drummed in the center of the circle, controlled the dynamics of the song and signaled when the group would move on to the next iteration of the rhythm.

The ensemble meets every Sunday afternoon at Gettysburg College, and welcome new members into the group regardless of musical experience.

Viewers take stage with actors during ‘An American Daughter’ Meghan Schiereck Asst. Multimedia Editor Showgoers gathered quietly in Shippensburg University’s Memorial Auditorium on Saturday evening and were whisked into the world of Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes during SU’s Theatre Department practicum performance of “An American Daughter.”

The audience was seated in an intimate fashion — up close to the performers and on the stage. Murmurs chirped in the audience before the show started since many never experienced viewing a performance on stage before.

As the show commenced, violin orchestra music filled the air and the lights were dimmed low.

A mere 2 feet away from the front row, a living room scene was prepared and transported viewers into the foreign yet familiar world of the play.

“An American Daughter” followed the life of Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes and her husband, Professor Walter Abrahamson, as Hughes

fought to keep her nomination of U.S. Surgeon General.

The couple’s friends Dr. Judith B. Kaufman and Morrow McCarthy made appearances throughout the show to support and also tear down Hughes. Quincy Quince, a budding author and former student of Abrahamson, threatened the stability of Hughes and Abrahamson’s marriage in the form of a scandal.

“An American Daughter” managed to give audience members a woman’s perspective in politics. Double standards rattled Hughes’ brain and forced her to play the wicked game of politics as it meshed with the eye of media. Hughes had to fight for her validity as a candidate, while still remaining true to what she believed in when a small mistake and remark became public.

The timeless nature of this play made it seem like it could have been taking place in present day or 20 years ago.

The banter between characters was strong and fiery and the actors played up

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SU theater students exhibit a strong sense of character as the audience watches them perform at a close distance.

their unique characteristics.

Sparks flew on stage between Hughes and Abrahamson, despite Hughes being in the dark about what Walter was really feeling.

Quince fired off cold retorts at Hughes — one after another — trying to tear her down where it hurt the most.

Quince also flaunted her beauty and brains in front of Abrahamson and questioned the validity of Abrahamson’s happiness as a husband and a father — driving an ironclad wedge between Hughes and Abrahamson’s marriage.

Abrahamson, a seemingly supportive husband, wavered in his faith and support for Hughes throughout the show. In the beginning the chemistry between the two was undeniable, but chemistry was simply not enough when Abrahamson made Hughes’ plummeting reputation about him.

Kauffman’s persona as a dedicated oncologist and faithful Jewish woman was exceptionally raw and emotional, particularly when she faced her infertility issues head-on with confidence and resilience.

Charlotte “Chubby” Hughes, the wife of Hughes’ father, was a sliver of sunshine. Chubby offered advice dripping with sincerity to Hughes and her darling Southern accent was a source of unwavering goodness.

The quote “Our task is to rise and continue,” becomes Hughes’ mantra near the end of the show.

When the lights came on to signal the end of the production, the audience cheered with pride. Leaving the stage, those in attendance chatted with their family and friends — raving about the excellence and professionalism they witnessed in a practicum course performance.

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Shippensburg University will have a chance to defend its 2016 national title, as it heads to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2017 field hockey championships.

Survive and advance Field hockey moves on to national semifinals after dominating Stonehill Blair Garrett Asst. Sports Editor The title defense is on.

Shippensburg University’s field hockey team took its first step toward its pursuit of back-to-back national championships Saturday, demolishing the Skyhawks of Stonehill College in an NCAA quarterfinal matchup, 6-1.

The Raiders put forth a total team effort in the win, with four different players cashing in to stamp the team’s ticket to the next round.

Shippensburg came out with energy to start the game, and that jump kicked the Raiders’ offense into overdrive in the first half, garnering 12 penalty corners over the first 35 minutes.

Freshman Jazmin Petrantonio came out flying to start, putting the Raiders up early on a clean feed from Brooke Sheibley’s corner

pass. Petrantonio’s goal came just six minutes into the contest and gave fans an early precursor of what was to come on the evening.

Barely a minute later, Stonehill’s Kacie Smith scored on a wicked shot into the corner of the net, breaking the single-season NCAA Division II goal-scoring record with her 41st of the season. Smith’s goal was the last that Stonehill managed to slip behind the Raider defense, with SU’s defense bullying the Skyhawks’ forwards in the defensive zone.

Just as she did last season, Shippensburg’s PSAC Field Hockey Athlete of the Year Emily Barnard stepped up on the biggest stage to bury Stonehill’s chances of moving on.

Barnard began the onslaught picking a loose ball off the goal line and roofing it, giving the Raiders a lead they would not let go of for the rest of the game.

Barnard’s goal was paired with another by the senior, scoring a demoralizing goal

against the Skyhawks, juggling the ball on her stick between several defenders and blasting a mid-air shot into the far corner. Barnard’s highlight-reel goal is her 20th of the season to lead the team.

“It was momentum I had coming in the circle, and Sheibs (Sheibley) fed me the ball [when] she saw me coming in hard,” Barnard said. “I think I touched it twice in the air [and thought] I’m swinging on it and honestly, I really didn’t think it was going to go in, but the next time I saw it, it was in the back of the net.”

Senior Lauren Zengulis added another on a delayed whistle before half to give the Raiders a commanding 4-1 lead. The Skyhawks were tasked with collecting themselves before the start of the second half and correcting the defensive mistakes that Shippensburg was capitalizing on, but the ball just kept rolling for the Raiders as the second half commenced.

SU’s Madison Scarr buried a Raider frenzy in front of the net just two minutes into the second frame, solidifying Shippensburg’s pressure. The Skyhawks struggled to maintain any sort of possession, with each attack being thwarted and immediately transitioned into offensive chances for Shippensburg.

The Raiders were particularly successful attacking Stonehill down the wings, punishing the Skyhawks’ defense in one-on-one situations. Barnard again made Stonehill pay late in the game, drawing a penalty stroke that Petrantonio sent upstairs for her second and final goal of the game.

“All week long we’ve been preparing, we knew exactly what we had to come out here and do and we had a game plan and stuck to it,” Barnard said.

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Red Raiders rout Seton Hill on Senior Day William Whisler Sports Editor

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The Red Raiders celebrate with SU’s Mike Cassidy (No. 34) after he scored his first collegiate touchdown in the fourth quarter of SU’s win over the Griffins.

Shippensburg University’s football team wrapped up the 2017 regular season in convincing fashion with a 51-13 thrashing of the Griffins of Seton Hill University on Saturday in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference crossover game at Seth Grove Stadium.

The Red Raiders (10-1, 6-1 PSAC East) totaled more than 500 yards of total offense for the third time this season, including 326 rushing yards. Both senior running back Cole Chiappialle and graduate Colin McDermott rushed for more than 100 yards.

SU celebrated its 12 seniors in style, as senior quarterback Ryan Zapoticky threw for 256 yards on 19of-26 passing with three touchdowns. Zapoticky added another two scores on the ground. Senior fullback Mike Cassidy scored his first collegiate touchdown in the win.

“Senior Day is a special day and a special memory,” SU head coach Mark Maciejewski said. “These guys have done an absolutely tremendous job for this family and my hat goes off for them. It’s an emotional day for the guys and they just handle themselves and do such a great job. I’m so proud of them.”

SU wasted no time mounting an insurmountable lead, as Zapoticky threw touchdowns to wide receiver Charles Headen III and fullback Luke Durkin, while also adding a score with his legs to give the Red Raiders a 20-0 lead at the break.

“We just kept focused and kept to the game plan,” Zapoticky said. “The running game was hitting and the pass game will complement that. We just did a great job overall on offense.”

The SU rushing attack proved to be too much for the Griffins to handle, as the Red Raiders punished Seton Hill with big runs all day, including 11 rushes of 10 or more

yards. The ground game wore out one of the PSAC’s weaker teams, as Zapoticky ran for an 18-yard score and threw a 14-yard touchdown to pass to Kyle Haines to increase the lead.

Haines was SU’s leading receiver on the day, catching seven passes for 69 yards and the score.

“Colin and I have been a 1-2 punch all year and Marcus Lominy got in there as well,” Chiappialle said. “Offensively running the ball is what we do. It’s our bread and butter and Zap did what he does. We knew they’d play tough, but they couldn’t compete with us.”

The Red Raiders pushed the lead to 44-0 with 12:51 left to play after a rushing touchdown by Chase Yocum.

Cassidy’s 2-yard plunge with 4:54 remaining sealed the deal, and SU improved to 10-1 for just the fifth time in school history.

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Men’s basketball sweeps Wolf’s Bus Lines Classic William Whisler Sports Editor

The No. 8 ranked Shippensburg University men’s basketball team began its 2017-18 season with two big challenges in Shaw University and Virginia Union University, but the Raiders used strong second-half shooting performances and stingy defense to remain unblemished.

The Raiders scored a combined 92 points in the second half and overtime in the two victories in the annual Wolf’s Bus Lines Classic.

SU began the season on Friday against Shaw, and the Raiders struggled offensively for most of the first half, but used a strong second half to push by the Bears, 65-53.

Shots were not falling early for the Raiders, but they still held a five-point lead at the half despite just a 4-of-16 mark from 3-point range.

“It was one of those games where you never really felt comfortable,” SU head coach Chris Fite said. “I never felt like we had turned a corner or figured it out. Fortunately, we were able to string together some stops and our guys made some big plays on the offensive end.”

SU never trailed from the 2:32 mark of the first half after senior guard Justin McCarthur knocked down a 3-pointer before halftime.

McCarthur had a strong opening night, scoring 17 points in his 36 minutes.

Preseason All-American Dustin Sleva was also sharp,

grabbing a double-double in the win, scoring 16 points and snagging 11 rebounds.

Clay Conner and Antonio Kellem also scored in double figures for the Raiders, scoring 11 and 13 points respectively.

Perhaps the best performance of the night came off the bench from junior forward Manny Span, who added eight points and seven rebounds. Span’s presence on the offensive glass helped the Raiders earn second and third opportunities, and his lockdown defense was key in the extremely physical contest.

“It looked like we needed it,” Span said. “I just went in there and played my game and the other guys helped me out and it just clicked. It all worked out and we got the W.” “It was a game about toughness, and that’s right up Manny’s alley,” Fite said.

“He was the right man for the job tonight and he did a tremendous job defensively as well as a great job on the glass.”

The Raiders clinched the game with 2:16 left to play when Sleva rebounded a missed 3-pointer by Conner, and put the ball back up for a basket to push the lead to double digits.

“I feel like every first game we start out slow,” Sleva said.

“We stayed resilient and if we get down it’s not a big deal, we just get right back in the game.”

SU’s second game of the tournament featured an

From “FOOTBALL,” E1 “It’s a goal and our guys have worked very hard to get to that goal,” Maciejewski said.

“I’ve been involved in four of the five, whether as a player or a coach, and I’m pretty proud of that of that aspect of it. These guys really do a great job and it’s something that they really wanted.”

SU’s defense also refused to give an inch, as the Red Raiders held Seton Hill to just 117 yards of total offense until the Griffins’ final two possessions. Seton Hill came into the game boasting one of the best passing offenses in the PSAC, and it was neutralized in large part to a stout defensive line and a strong secondary that refused to allow the Griffins to get any sort of momentum.

SU senior defensive back Chavez Cheatham intercepted a pass in the game — the eighth of his career, while Josh Lister recorded his first collegiate sack and Tig Spinelli recorded a career-high four tackles for a loss.

“They just work hard,” Maciejewski said.

“They’re just blue collar workers out there giving everything they’ve got every play. To

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

SU’s Antonio Kellem drives to the hoop for a layup in the Raiders’ 65-53 victory over Shaw University.

NCAA Tournament rematch from last season between the Raiders and the Panthers of Virginia Union. The Raiders sank a school record 18 3-pointers in a 79-59 win in the tournament last season, but struggled to pick up where it left off last year.

SU once again struggled to find a rhythm offensively in the opening half, especially from deep, sinking just 1-of17 3-pointers in the opening half for 18 total points, but still emerged victorious, 7872, in overtime.

“You have nights like that,” Fite said. “Our defense kept us in it by holding them to 20 points in the first half

and we scored 60 points in the second half and overtime.

We just found a way.”

The Raiders relied heavily on Sleva in the second half, who scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half and overtime on 7-of-11 shooting.

“He played like the leader that he is,” Fite said. “His play carried us along but he was also very vocal in encouraging our guys and not letting anybody not believe.”

Both teams heated up in the second half in what was truly a back-and-forth contest, especially in the overtime period. With 56 seconds remaining, SU held a sixpoint lead before the teams

began trading shots.

The Panthers’ James Paige hit three 3-pointers in the last minute alone, but the Raiders cashed in on their free throws, to close out the victory. SU shot 25-of-29 from the charity stripe.

“As bad as we were from three, we were that good from the line and it made all the difference in the game,” Fite said.

Sleva finished the game with 30 points and 15 rebounds, and was named the Wolf’s Bus Lines Classic MVP. McCarthur, Kellem and John Castello each scored in double figures in the win.

Sleva (46 points, 26 rebounds), McCarthur (28 points, six assists) and Conner (19 points, nine assists) were named to the All-Tournament Team.

“I’m really proud of how the guys handled both games this weekend,” Fite said. “It didn’t go as smoothly as we hoped it might. We were coming out here wanting to set the world on fire and it doesn’t work like that.”

SU begins its conference schedule next weekend with a trip out west to face Slippery Rock University on Friday and Edinboro University on Saturday.

keep them scoreless for three quarters was great.”

With the win, SU advances to the NCAA Division II playoffs and will face the Golden Rams of West Chester University in a rematch of an epic clash at Seth Grove Stadium earlier this season. The Red Raiders’ only loss this season came in that 37-27 game on Oct. 7.

Maciejewski alluded to what it means to the program to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

“It’s special,” Maciejewski said. “I tell our guys they’re making memories every day.

We’re going to treat it with respect and work really hard to make sure that we do our part in this.”

Zapoticky also described the feeling of finally getting to reach the playoffs in his senior season.

“I haven’t been able to get to the playoffs in my time as a Red Raider, so to be able to get there is a huge deal,” Zapoticky said.

SU will host the Golden Rams at Seth Grove Stadium on Saturday. The game will kickoff at noon.

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SU’s Jazmin Petrantonio scored two goals in the Raiders’ playoff opener.

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SU’s Marcus Lominy carries the ball against Seton Hill in Saturday’s victory.

Shippensburg finished with a staggering advantage in shots, outshooting the Skyhawks 37-8. Despite the one-sided scoreline, Stonehill goaltender Sara Freedman made 19 saves, including several point-blank bombs sent by Raider forwards.

For Shippensburg, every player in uniform contributed in the preparation for Saturday’s game, ultimately leading to SU moving on in the bracket.

“The biggest change coming into this week was our bench,” Barnard said.

“They’re the best team we play against, and in practice during the week they really stepped it up and mimicked how Stonehill would play.”

The Raiders prepared throughout the week, and the results were crystal clear over the final 45 minutes of the game.

“Our No. 1 goal this week was staying true to our game plan, and all week we did it in practice and we wanted to be able to do it here when it matters,” head coach Tara Zollinger said. “We still feel like we have work to do.”

SU’s dominant victory should carry confidence into the team’s most important match of the season against a familiar opponent. The team now faces off against its top Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rival over the past two seasons, East Stroudsburg University, in an NCAA semifinal showdown.

The Raiders split the season series, dropping an away game against the Warriors and earning a timely home win against ESU in the rematch.

The match begins at 10 a.m. on Friday at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Streaming of the games will be available on NCAA.com.