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The Shippensburg University Women’s Center, International Programs and social work students hosted a celebration of women’s contributions to society on March 15. The Office of Social Equity and Commission for Human Understanding sponsored the Women’s World Festival in the Ceddia Union Building. “2016 has been a great year for women internationally,” said Emilee Danielson-Burke, assistant dean of students director of sorority and fraternity life and the event’s emcee. Throughout the evening students and staff were able to enjoy various food and music from different cultures. Some activities included henna tattoos and various student groups teaching about different cultures. “I very much enjoyed this experience. I find it so in-
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“2016 was a great year for women internationally.” –Emilee Danielson-Burke, Director of Sorority & Fraternity Life mission to protect and promote the human rights of women and girls around the world. The non-profit, Ten Thousand Villages, sold products, a percentage of which isgoing to Equality Now. The main event included a poetry reading by members of Reach Out reading in Spanish and a member of German Club reading in German. To follow the reading, Troupe Asherah had the attendees dancing in their seats as they performed belly dancing. The event also held an international fashion show. The show included typical outfits from Japan, India, Rwanda, world soccer
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SU’s chess club wins state championship MARY GRACE KELLER Editor-in-Chief
While some students spent their spring break at the beach, the members of Shippensburg University’s chess club traveled to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where the members won the Pennsylvania Collegiate Championship. The team of six, which is considered large, spent two days battling it out against five other colleges and universities at a hotel in Lancaster. Juniors Anthony Ciarlante and Jacob Painter gained the most points for the team, winning 2.5 and four points, respectively. Competitors had the chance to win five points at the most, one for each match. “You have to be able to zone everything out,” chess club President Ciarlante said. Each person gets 90 minutes to play, and some competitors think for five minutes before making a move. In many ways, it is a game of patience that forces people to think critically. “There’s something real satisfying, mentally,” club adviser Dave Kennedy said. The state championship win was his second since he has been adviser to the club. SU’s last win was in 2012, with completely different players than the team has now, which made Kennedy especially proud. SU first competed internationally this past January in Hungary, where students had the opportunity to meet and learn from a chess master, Tibor Károlyi. The club took lessons with Károlyi, which gave them an edge in the state competition. “I think we all improved, thanks to the little bit of time we got to spend with him,” Ciarlante said of the chess master.
Károlyi and the chess club stayed in touch. He reached out to the students for help editing the English version of his latest book. As a thank-you, Károlyi gave students another lesson, for free, via Skype on Friday. The skills SU students gained from their international experience helped propel them ahead of the competition in Lancaster, which included Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Competitors were matched based on their ranking in the U.S. Chess Federation. Students played against others in the same skill level, winning one point for each win, a half point for a draw and zero points for a loss. The combined scores of the Top 4 students from each team were added together to determine the winner. The tournament also hosted matches for players of all ages and skill levels, including elementary and high school students. In addition to Ciarlante and Painter, the SU team members at the state competition included Dan Brown, Lula Eichenlaub, David George and Chris Owens. To prepare for the competition, SU students studied various strategies in chess literature, and practiced at least once a week. Moving forward, Kennedy is looking at other opportunities for the chess club to compete this semester, possibly in Maryland or Massachusetts. “Every tournament makes you stronger,” Kennedy said, who started playing chess competitively in his 40s and has been playing recreationally since childhood. Anyone is welcome to join the chess club. Meetings are held every Friday in the Dauphin Humanities Center Fishbowl at 3:30 p.m.
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A representative of the state government visited Shippensburg University to discuss how students can learn more about voter registration through the Everyone VotesPA website, ahead of Pennsylvania’s primary election. Everyone VotesPA is a statewide campaign spearheaded by Gov. Tom Wolf and Pedro Cortes, secretary of the commonwealth, and is the next stage of a key initiative that began last August. In this stage, the state is partnering with Pennsylvania Campus Compact and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, after discovering that the largest group of newly registered voters are 17 to 25 years old. Melissa A. Frey, special assistant to Secretary Pedro Cortes, was the key speaker of the evening and said Everyone VotesPA is a website with educational value that anyone on campus can take advantage of, including professors. Having this easy accessibility to register could motivate more people to participate come Election Day, according to Frey. SU student Jensen Gibson said she is not registered to vote and has no plans to do so because she does not believe her vote could change anything. “Your voice is your vote,” Frey said. “Whatever’s happening in your area is really important so it’s good to get involved now and set a habit for the future.” Frey said that voters who did not previously have an interest in voting may feel more confident and willing to participate after having their questions answered. “[Voting] is one of the most important rights we have,” Frey said. “Everyone has the resources to participate in deciding who you want to represent you.”
Frey said that many unregistered voters are not aware that they do not necessarily need identification to vote. They are eligible for a paper provisional ballot as a last resort if they are not registered or are lacking proper identification materials. College students also have the option of applying for an absentee ballot if they cannot make it to their appointed polling place. Absentee ballots are available for members of the military, anyone suffering from a physical disability or illness, or individuals who may have a conflict due to any type of religious celebration.
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After discussing the voting process and the requirements for registering to vote, Frey presented an interactive quiz to test the audience on its knowledge of the rights they have as a voter. Throughout the evening, students could tweet their reactions with the hashtag #ShipVotesPA. At the end of the presentation, Frey opened up the floor to questions from the audience. Read the full story at theslateonline.com
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Scholars examine affects of immigration, U.S. policy Troy Okum
News Editor Researchers and experts tackled complex facets of immigration with Shippensburg University students on Feb. 14, saying that migrating across borders is a difficult process, with possible mental health consequences. Dozens of students gathered in SU’s Orndorff Theatre to listen to Debra Cornelius, SU professor of sociology; Gilberto Lopez, Harvard doctor of science degree candidate; and Robert Shaffer, SU professor of history. “People in Mexico don’t want to go to the U.S.,” Cornelius said, drawing on her experience from sociological research she performed in Mexico and the U.S. “Everyone I talked to said, ‘I have to go because.’” The reasons why Mexicans felt they had to migrate to the U.S. varied from getting better wages to reuniting with their families, Cornelius said. Crossing the U.S.-Mexican border is a challenge for migrants that do it illegally, because human smugglers are expensive and some people think that jobs will be hard to find in the U.S. “A lot of people don’t migrate because they don’t always have the
money to migrate,” Cornelius said. Part of the reason for this is that the North American Free Trade Agreement devastated the Mexican economy, driving some wages down to less than $1 an hour. One problem with migrating legally is that in the past few years the maximum amount of immigrants allowed to enter the U.S. was reached in a matter of days.
“Being separated from your family and not having the resources to go see them — that seems to be the issue there.” –Gilberto Lopez Photos by Troy Okum
Another issue with migration that can serve as a deterrent is mental health problems, Lopez said, who investigated the issue. Lopez was part of a team of researchers that gathered information from hundreds of Mexicans on both sides of the border, and found evidence that supports a correlation between family separation and poor mental health.
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Cornelius explains why Mexican immigrants come to the U.S. instead of other countries. “Being separated from your family and not having the resources to go see them — that seems to be the issue there,” Lopez said. The research involved surveying and interviewing migrants, non-migrants and return migrants to, in part, score them on the likelihood of experiencing mental health problems. Some people will migrate to the U.S. and return to their families in Mexico on a seasonal basis, but sometimes they are stuck on one side of the border, Lopez said. Torn families that experience depression and anxiety often find it difficult to get professional help. In the region Lopez focused on, he said even the closest psychologist and psychiatrist were too far away, and possibly too expensive, for most people to use. Immigration is not only on the minds of Mexicans, but it is a hot-button issue for Americans as well, Cornelius said. U.S. immigration policies under President Barack Obama’s administration are costing the country tens of millions of dollars a year to deport migrants and to build fences and surveillance
equipment. She said the issue extends to Republican presidential candidates, who said they plan to double or triple border patrols and build a wall stretching the length of the border. Shaffer said U.S. immigration policy has dramatically changed over the decades, citing the Immigration and Nationality Act (Hart-Cellar Act) of 1965, as an example. The U.S. maintained strict policies in the beginning of the 20th century that limited the ethnic groups and number of people that could journey to the country. This changed, however, when it benefited the U.S., Shaffer said, citing the Chinese as an example. The Chinese were largely blocked from migrating to the U.S. in the 1900s, until the U.S. wanted to build a relationship with them during World War II. When Congress passed the Hart-Cellar Act, the immigration policy dramatically changed, and it laid the groundwork for modern-day policies. “I think it has served its function of justice in removing blatant racial
discrimination,” Shaffer said, noting the legislation made strides toward equality, but was not perfect. Shaffer, Cornelius and Lopez said immigration is a highly debated topic in the U.S. because of its economic impact on the country. While one claim is that migrants are taking jobs away from Americans and not paying taxes, Cornelius said that is not entirely accurate. “They pay taxes,” she said. “They pay income tax, and when they buy something at the store they pay sales tax.” Additionally, she said migrants take manual labor jobs that Americans often pass up, growing businesses and creating job openings that students want. “Every time you put a strawberry in your mouth,” she said,” somebody from the Central Valley [of California], picked that strawberry with their hands.”
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On Tuesday, PRSSA will be hosting an event-planning workshop in Orndorff Theatre at 6:30 p.m. featuring Christine Cronkright, a director of marketing and communications.
On Wednesday, ShipRec will be hosting a meeting to discuss men’s and women’s intramural street hockey in Heiges Field House starting at 9:30 p.m.
On Thursday, special education professor Thomas Gibbon will be speaking on sexual harrassment in Shippen Hall 250 at 6 p.m.
On Friday, the modern languages department will be performing Eugene Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano” in Old Main 206 from 8–10 p.m.
On Saturday, Kappa Delta Phi will be hosting a spaghetti dinner in the Tuscarora room from 5–9 p.m.
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bring about a Western-led military invasion, what is? A little more than 10 years ago, claims of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq were enough to launch a crippling attack, but now everything has changed. Many Americans are not ready for another full-scale war in the Middle East. Regardless of how or when IS is defeated, the same old problems will still exist — a broken Iraqi government, a civil war in Syria and a power vacuum that gives rise to extremists. IS’s oil supplies can be cutoff, its cities can be retaken and its leaders killed, but no one has presented a plan about how the region can be stabilized. If the old dictators, like Saddam Hussein of Iraq, can provide anything for their people, it is stability. Despite what history has taught us, current presidential candidates offer Americans cautious strategies at best, and tried-and-failed ones at worst. While the Democratic candidates mostly agree to rely on an Arab-led coalition to defeat IS, some Republican candidates vouch to destroy IS with haste. “We’re going to get rid of IS,” said Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. “We’re going to get rid of them fast.” Trump did not go into specifics about how he could accomplish the feat, but neither did Democratic
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A university police officer on bike patrol heard yelling and saw four people having a disagreement in the G-1 Parking Lot on Friday. The officer saw one person punch another person in the head, knocking him to the ground. The officer approached the group and arrested Adam Eugene Villalobos, 24, of Tolbert Avenue, Chambersburg, on a charge of disorderly conduct frontrunner Hillary Clinton, who is in connection with the incident. The victim had a minor injury to the side praised for her foreign policy expe- of the head, but refused medical treatment or to be transported to the rience. The impression from Trump hospital. Tower to Washington, D.C. is that no one really knows what approach is best to defeat IS, or to prevent Money stolen from Chambersburg man’s wallet another similar group from rising up. Brandon Sewell, of Chambersburg, reported to the university police on As Kerry said on Thursday, the March 5 that items from his wallet were stolen. Sewell said that $30 in U.S. plans to continue to take part cash, a $20 gift card and his driver’s license were stolen from his wallet. in coalition airstrikes, but not move Sewell was at the H. Ric Luhrs Perfroming Arts Center on Feb. 25 when on to a ground invasion. A prelude he lost his wallet out of his jacket pocket. The building’s staff informed him to an invasion may be in the mak- that the wallet was turned in and that he could come to the office to claim ing, however, brought forth by dec- it. Once there, he found that there were missing items from his wallet. laration of genocide. Though the U.S. does not have to act based on its determination, if Window smashed at Heiges Field House the United Nations were to agree IS is committing genocide things may University police received a report on March 1 that a large window in change. The exact obligations of the the Heiges Field House lobby was broken. Police checked the area and international community are not found a smashed window with a small amount of blood on the broken glass. set in stone, but the general policy The officers checked with the athletic department staff and local medical is that some nation, or a group of facilities and did not get any information about who may have broken in. nations, has a responsibility to end At the time of the report, there were no suspects or information about how it. the damage occurred. The window was later replaced. U.N. members may never bring genocide in Iraq and Syria up as an issue, and even if they do it Vehicle damaged, walked on could take years for a decision to be reached. But if it does reach a Erin J. Morton reported to the university police on March 4 that his similar decision as the U.S., and IS white 1999 Saturn SL2 was damaged while parked in the R-1 resident is still not defeated, then war may, parking lot. Morton said she went to her vehicle at about 2 p.m. on March inevitably, escalate. 4, and noticed a wavy pattern on the roof. Until then, Americans from ShipCloser examination revealed footprints on the hood and roof, indicating pensburg, Pennsylvania, to San Di- that someone had walked over or jumped onto the vehicle, causing damego, California, will have to decide age. There was no damage estimate at the time of the report. in the coming weeks which presidential candidate, if any, can solve this quagmire. Police find stolen bike
U.S. lawmakers and the State Department said last week that the Islamic State (IS) is committing genocide, but the declaration gave no indication that the U.S. will change its course of attacks on the IS. Secretary of State John Kerry met a congressional deadline on Thursday to determine whether or not the extremist militants are responsible for genocidal acts against religious minorities, according to the State Department. The House of Representatives voted unanimously two days earlier that the IS’s persecutions and crimes of certain groups amounted to genocide, the Washington Post reported. “My purpose in appearing before you today is to assert that, in my judgment, Daesh is responsible for genocide against groups in areas under its control, including Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims,” Kerry said, using IS’s Arabic acronym. Kerry said the decision was based on IS’s ideologies and actions that prove the extremist group is purposefully targeting other groups to slaughter and expunge from the region. The mere declaration of genocide is a powerful marker for how atrocious the IS’s actions are, but in actuality it means nothing about how the U.S. will respond to the group. U.S. officials said there is no law or precedent that requires the U.S. to take further military action, or to change its strategy, Reuters reported. While the current strategy pushed IS out of a number of cities and regions in Syria and Iraq, Photo courtesy of U.K. Department for International Development according to Kerry, it has failed to disable the group. If genocide, Yazidi refugees are receiving aid after running from the continued terrorist attacks and un- Islamic State. Yazidis are an ethno-religious group that live wavering violence are not enough to mostly in Iraq and Syria, and have been targeted by IS.
University police found a stolen bike at Kieffer Hall on March 3, which belonged to Robert Walker, of Naugle Hall. Walker reported earlier that day to the police his Schwinn Mountain Bike was stolen from outside the vestibule area of Naugle Hall. Walker said the theft occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on March 2, and 2:25 p.m. on March 3. An officer was at Kieffer Hall when he located the stolen bike at the bike rack outside of the hall, and it was returned to Walker. Three individuals found intoxicated at Naugle Hall Naugle Hall residence staff called the university police on Thursday to assist them with three intoxicated students. The three students were warned about the noise coming from their room, and when the staff returned again they found the students were intoxicated and there was alcohol. Police cited Kelliann Rodgers, 19, of Naugle Hall; Madison Small, 18, of Naugle Hall; and Nathaniel Winchilla, 19, of Lackhove Hall, with underage drinking in connection with the incident. They showed signs of intoxication, and admitted to consuming alcohol. They also tested positive for the presence of alcohol in their systems, after taking a portable breath test.
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Violence erupts at Trump rally in Chicago Nico Palma
Staff Writer Love him or hate him, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has dominated the political conversation and is continuing to do so. From major news channels, to Comedy Central, to YouTube, it seems that everyone is always talking about Trump in some fashion. Now candidates are even changing their campaign. Focusing it around Trump. For example, Ted Cruz is now urging Republicans who do not like Trump to join forces with him instead so Trump does not become the candidate. On the other side of the aisle, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are using Trump as motivation to get more Democrats out to vote. Even here at Shippensburg University, during my political science course, Trump seems to dominate the lecture material. With all this publicity comes a lot of controversy. This has been seen just recently in Chicago, where Trump canceled a rally because of possible violence. Protestors came to the rally and violence erupted between Trump supporters and Trump protestors. On that night, every news station was airing footage as well as interviews from supporters, protestors and other presidential candidates. Both the other Republican candidates and the Democratic candidates made comments saying that
this is a result of Trump’s speeches, which they think encourage violent behavior. Taking a step back from all the political experts who look at this like a game, what does this mean and what is it showing America? While the argument that Trump inadvertently encourages violence is the most common, I think there is something else going on, which political pundits seem to pass over. Millions of people still support Trump even though what he says offends some groups of people and his supporters are not just “white rich men,” which is what Trump’s opposition likes to make it out to be. People are angry at the political status quo and to them, Trump is a game changer. This is even shown if you add up the supporters of Trump, Cruz and Sanders, the No. 1 reason these candidates are supported is because they are considered outsiders. In other words, they will change the system. Although these men are different ideologically, the fact that people are fed up with the system shows. I think we are witnessing a political revolution. People are angry with political correctness and the current system, where politicians’ No. 1 skill is public speaking. The Trump movement is not one of bigotry or racism, but rather one of change from the political agenda that has been driving our nation. People do not want to have to worry about offending everyone’s delicate feelings, but they want to speak their mind. People are tired of ca-
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Donald Trump’s controversial way of addressing issues is causing people to react strongly. reer politicians and Trump has tak- we should be reading into this situa- The direction of this country is goen advantage of this anger. I am not tion with open eyes, not just putting ing to change vastly in upcoming a Trump supporter, but I do believe these people and their beliefs down. years.
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Legalization of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania Missy Langdon Opinion Editor
Recently the House of Representatives passed a bill that approves the legalization of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. This has been an ongoing debate between members of our government as well as everyday people. The question then becomes: Is this going to be a step forward or a step backward? There are a lot of people who have been fighting for this to be passed for a long time. Parents, especially those with children who are terminally ill or suffer from severe seizures, seem to be a big fraction of those who support the controversial issue. According to www.legis.state. pa.us, the bill was originally directed toward children who suffer from severe seizures. However, now the legislation states others who are “deemed fit” for the drug will be prescribed it as well. There are also three prohibitions within the legislation which only touch on the idea that an individual is limited to what they can and cannot do if they
took medical marijuana. For example, also according to www.legis. state.pa.us, an individual may not operate a vehicle if they have more than 10 nanograms of THC in their system. The legislation seems to have very loose restrictions, which could cause a plethora of problems if taken advantage of by the wrong people. Though it is great that this could help children in pain from horrible seizures or the terminally ill, what happens when everyday people begin to take advantage of the drug? As mentioned before, the legislation does not have very many restrictions as to whom and for what this can be prescribed. Yes, it was originally for sick children, but it has since changed to “anyone who is deemed fit.” So what are the qualifications of being considered “deemed fit” to use this drug legally? Is it a backache? Not being able to sleep? Migraines? If so, one can easily go to the doctor and claim to have those medical issues, simply to obtain the drug they have legalized for “medical purposes.” Though it might be a good idea, I think there needs to be more restrictions put into place than there is at
this point on the legislation. As it is right now, it would be way too easy for someone to go into the doctor’s office, tell their doctor they have migraines and get a prescription simply to get high with their friends. We have seen these kinds of things happen with all kinds of drugs. There are many abused painkillers, such as oxycodone, which is commonly given after a simple procedure, such as getting your wisdom teeth out. Once prescribed, it is then abused more times than not. What would be so different with medical marijuana? My answer is absolutely nothing. Though the drug is “not addictive,” people still seem to make their lives revolve around it. It will be abused and it will become just as big of a problem as any other drug prescribed by the doctor that gives people a high. Our government really needs to think through this one before we have an even bigger problem on our hands. The reality is, though, due to the taxes that will be placed on each dose of medical marijuana that is given out, our state will be making money off of it. So will it care if it gets out of hand? Probably not.
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The legalization of medical marijuana has been an ongoing topic in Pennsylvania, which is now a reality for the state.
Hot or Not Hot: College
Sarah Lecher Asst. Opinion Editor
As a college freshman who is halfway through her second semester, I can say college is not what I thought it would be. The stereotypical college scenes that were constructed in many of the movies I watched growing up is not what I experienced. Instead, I experienced hard classes, roommate issues and the trouble of adjusting to something different from the only thing I had ever known. As the semester went on, I adjusted better and eventually found my classes easier and my roommate issues resolved. Yet I am still not the stereotypical college freshman in the movies. I am not careless and I strive to do my best.
Not: High School I went through four years of high school as an over-involved honors student with a part-time job, and found a way to balance everything. Here, everyone knew who I was, I could not change my image, my friend group, or my ideals without it causing an issue for someone else. I could not wait to leave the small-town, small-minded people and be able to say what I wanted to and be who I wanted to be. Many say high school is the best four years of your life, but I was burned too many times inside of my high school walls to say that they really were.
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Alpha Phi raises money for women’s cardiac care Kayla Corbin Staff Writer
Laughter echoed through the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) on March 18 as 11 men competed for the chance to be crowned Mr. Ivy. Shippensburg University’s Alpha Phi held its annual Mr. Ivy pageant in the CUB multipurpose room to raise money for women’s cardiac care and prevention. It cost $5 for admission and to enter in a chance to win one of the many different baskets, such as a sports or a spa raffle. Jessica Malick, a sister of Alpha Phi, said the philanthropic event raised $2,328.51 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event also held a silent auction, at which clothing for each sorority and fraternity was available to openly bid on, courtesy of Robert Smith, associate dean of students veterans affairs. “I think Mr. Ivy is a great way to have fun and raise money for a good cause,” said Alpha Phi’s Jessica Richardson. “It’s funny to see what the guys come up with for each sec-
tion of the pageant.” The pageant featured members from each fraternity on campus competing in swimwear, talent, formal wear and interview questions. A member from each sorority’s executive board served as a judge for the pageant. Members competing for the title were Artie Millner, Tau Kappa Epsilon; Chris Bishop, Phi Sigma Kappa; Colin Schmitz, Kappa Delta Phi; Garrett Graybill, Phi Sigma Kappa; Greg Fry, Lambda Chi Alpha; Jay Jackson, Theta Xi; Jimmy Rodgers, Pi Lambda Phi; Kenny Miles, Tau Kappa Epsilon; Nik Romage, Phi Delta Theta; Raul Gonzalez, Kappa Sigma; Travis Dasher, Lambda Chi Alpha. The afternoon started off with a small introduction of each contestant so the crowd could get to know them a little better. From there, the boys brought summertime to the stage in the swimsuit portion. Some tried to spice it up a little bit with an inner tube or other pool toys, hoping to get the most laughs out of the crowd. The talent portion featured contestants giving bad advice, playing
the guitar, showing card tricks and athletic talent, lip-syncing, actually singing, playing the piano and eating chicken wings. The one that got the most positive feedback, though, was Kenny Miles of Tau Kappa Epsilon reciting a poem he had written for the pageant. He talked up each sorority, giving reasons why he loves each one and stating, “no matter the letter, we’re all Greek together.” After the Top 5 were announced, each contestant was asked a formal interview question. Some had lengthy responses and others kept it short and to the point. One contestant, asked what the perfect day would be, recited the famous line from “Miss Congeniality,” saying the perfect day is probably April 25. After some more deliberation, the judges announced Miles as the 2016 Mr. Ivy winner. Garrett Graybill, who wore a wig and jammed out to the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe,” came in as first runner up. Congratulations to all of the contestants and to Alpha Phi for raising more money than they have in previous years.
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The sisters of Alpha Phi join the 2016 Mr. Ivy pageant winner, senior and brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon Kenny Miles. Miles won the crowd over with a poem he wrote for the talent portion of the pageant about each of the SU sororities.
Professor Spotlight: Mark Sachleben
As a young child, Mark Sachleben admired the pictures of colorful Staff Writer flags in his family’s collection of encyclopedias. Today, Sachleben can say he has been to a handful of the countries to which they belong. Sachleben began “traveling” by listening to shortwave radio from other countries and watching foreign films while in college. After graduating with a political science degree from Berea College in Kentucky, Sachleben stepped foot out of the country. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page,” the famous St. Augustine said. These words inspired Sachleben to begin exploring the world. Photo by Marissa Merkt “There’s so much more to see out Professor Sachleban celethere and it gives us a sense of who brated 10 years with SU in we are,” Sachleben said. He added that it is impossible to compare how the fall of this year.
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good or bad we have it if we do not travel. International studies is an interdisciplinary degree with three concentrations: comparative & global cultures, global political relations and global business & economics. “The benefit to international studies is it gives you a broad look at the world and it is one of the fastest growing majors in the country,” Sachleben said. Sachleben explained how often people assume international studies majors obtain a job in politics, but that it is actually good for business since it shows they are diverse. International studies teaches students how to deal with problems, communicate and grasp what is going on in the world. This fall marked Sachleben’s 10th year working at Shippensburg
University. On campus, Sachleben is active in the political science department. Every summer, he takes a group of students on a 23-day study abroad trip through Europe. “Students get a chance to interact with business leaders and government leaders of the continent,” Sachleben said. Sachleben is also involved with the JFK Scholarship Committee, the International Education Council and the Friends of the Shippensburg Public Library. This semester, Sachleben teaches two undergraduate courses: world politics and applied diplomacy. Applied diplomacy is an experience-based class where students participate in a Model Organization of American States and represent a country at a Washington, D.C., conference. He also teaches a graduate
course called communication for the public managers. Apart from his teaching, Sachleben has written four books, the titles of which include, “Seeing the Bigger Picture: Understanding Politics Through Film & Television,” “Scandal! An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Consequences, Outcomes, and Significance of Political Scandals,” “World Politics on Screen: Understanding International Relations through Popular Culture” and, recently, a second edition titled “Seeing the Bigger Picture: American and International Politics in Film and Popular Culture.” Check out our page on Facebook at The Slate- SU Newspaper
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Natalie Eastwood displays swimsuits she owns for her own body type. There are plenty of other styles for women of all shapes and sizes. When I saw this season’s swimsuits in the store, I dashed to the fringe-lined tops and bottoms in bright geometric patterns dangling from the racks. I grabbed a handful of bikinis, not really looking at sizes, and went to the changing room. I didn’t actually buy a swimsuit, partly because I grabbed the wrong sizes and partly because I am trying to save money, but it did get me thinking. There may have been a variety of colors, patterns and styles — do the strings tie around the neck or loop over the shoulders; are the bottoms tied at the sides with string or connected by cutouts — but only for one specific body type. For anyone who has a medium-sized butt, A or B cup breasts and doesn’t mind exposing her stomach, there were plenty of options. The display rack of swimsuits catered to skinny girls and women with butts and breasts not too big and not too small, which to me sends a message that not only is this the right kind of body,
it’s the only kind women and girls should have. I know that there are other bathing suit options, but not many, and these certainly do not take front and center stage in clothing stores. Why are we not celebrating all kinds of bodies? If we were, all different kinds of bathing suits would be displayed. Society often tells us what is and isn’t appropriate, which is terrifying because if people aren’t actively looking for it, they don’t notice. Of course, I wouldn’t judge anyone who wanted to wear a two-piece suit — fat, skinny, busty, flat chested — but like all clothing, certain styles fit different bodies in different ways. This makes sense. There are many swimsuits and clothes in general that simply don’t look good on me but look great on somebody else with a different body type. With that being said, where are the swimsuits for the women who want to look sexy but need more than a triangle flap to cover their nipples and don’t want the elastic bottoms to cut their butt cheeks into crescent moons? Those bathing suits are buried in the back of the store and tucked deep into clothing racks because that type of body is ugly and shouldn’t be seen in a bathing suit — or at least that’s what society wants us to think. I found an interesting article on Buzzfeed about an artist, Carey Fruth, who redefined what it means to be beautiful in her art exhibit, which is called “American Beauty.” She took pictures of women lying on a bed of purple flowers — each woman was completely naked except for a scattering of purple petals across her breasts and crotch. All of the women were so completely different — women with lean limbs and round breasts; women with the edges of collar bones and ribs outlined; women with no hips and pinpoint breasts; women with breasts that spilled to the sides and thighs that smooshed together; women with fat rolling from their sides, stomachs, hips, legs — all were beautiful, none were the same. So why does society try to streamline beauty into a one-size, fits-very-few swimsuit? If society is teaching that in order to be beautiful, everyone should have the same body, at what point do people become manufactured products rolling on a conveyer belt — the perfect ones packed in shiny plastic and the “damaged” ones put to the side?
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there is a large sitting area that works well for large parties. The sitting area is shared CORIE MCCLELLAN by The Tracks and The Doh-Nuh T Co., which Guest Writer was an easy compromise since Kalathas’ uncle owns the neighboring diner. The workers at the shop are quick and very friendly if you have any questions about the food served. The store claims that no donut goes more than a mere few minutes without being served and proves it by taking only three minutes for the workers to fry and pull out fresh donuts to decorate. The donuts served at the shop are cake based and very light on the inside with a crisp exterior, unlike most cake donuts. Unlike places such as Dunkin’ Donuts, where you have to list off what you would like to order, The Doh-Nuh T Co. gives you a check off list of how many specialty donuts you would like. If you are not interested in eating any of its 15 specialty donuts, you can always design your own. If you are interested in what specialties the shop has, there is a menu on their website, www.dohnuht.com. The website also gives you the option to order donuts online if you want them ready to go. There was a lack of parking outside of the building and jelly and cream filled donuts were missing from the menu. Prices were also $1 more than a certain chain’s prices and the Photo by Corie McClellan store is closed on Mondays and open until 2 The donuts at the Doh-Nuh T Co. p.m. the rest of the week. Even with some isrange in flavors, toppings and can fix sues, the shop makes up for it through the anyone’s sweet tooth. quality and taste of the donuts.
If you enjoy fresh treats made to order, The Doh-Nuh T Co. in Chambersburg is the place for the sweet tooth. The store offers a variety of glazes and toppings for all donuts. The glazes range from fruity flavors to more traditional flavors like chocolate, while toppings go from sprinkles to pieces of cheesecake. Bill Kalathas and Benmont Locker recently opened the shop in Chambersburg. This is not the only restaurant that Bill Kalathas runs, as his family owns and runs various other restaurants in the area such as The Orchards. They were founded on the idea that food should be “fun, enjoyable, affordable and memorable.” The main inspiration for the sweets came from other gourmet donuts around the country. When a new location opened in Chambersburg at 108 Lincoln Way West, I was enticed to try it. The shop lies behind The Tracks diner and has very little standing room where you order your donut. Even with the little space the store is painted a bright blue and has the menu on a TV screen for customers to look at. On the wall of the side booth, in chalk, is the drink menu in bright colors. Past the counter
“If you are not interested in eating any of its 15 specialty donuts, you can always design your own.” –Corie McClellan
Many of the pastries have peanut butter as a main part of their flavor. The company uses glazes instead of icing, making the taste distinct but not strong for those who may not enjoy peanut butter as much. A favorite donut was the Hangover, which has a maple glaze and topped with bacon bits. It was a mixture heard of often at other bakeries and the hype for the flavor combination was worth it with the salty and sweet flavors playing off one another. Kalathas confirmed that the Hangover is one of their best sellers at the shop. While the shop appears to be a hole in the wall, its sweet and fresh flavors dish out something one would have to eat to believe.
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SU students work diligently to get back into school mode.
As spring break’s bliss wears off, many Shippensburg University students are waking up from a coma and realizing how much school work they have piling up. One resource that often gets forgotten here on campus is the Writing Studio, which is a part of the Learning Center. It is located behind Starbucks in the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library. The Writing Studio has 22 tutors who provide assistance for papers across all subjects. Each tutor specializes in either Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA) and has knowledge of other citation styles. Students do not need to have a
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completed draft before they come to their appointment. The Writing Studio assists students in every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and organizing to revising and editing. “Sometimes we get so close to our own writing that we don’t recognize the mistakes we are making and the Writing Studio is a safe place to come and have someone look over your paper,” tutor and senior human communications major Deah Atherton said. The overall goal of each session is not to deliver an “A” paper to the student, but rather to help the student improve his or her writing skills and style. Writing tutors do not just edit a paper for the student, but help guide the student in the right direction through conversation and collaboration. In order to become a tutor, stu-
dents must be at least a sophomore and have a 3.0 GPA. New tutors go through extensive training at the beginning of the semester and all writing tutors have monthly workshops on topics such as APA style and how to work with diverse populations. “My experience of being a writing tutor has completely changed my thoughts about tutors. I always thought writing tutors were meant for people who had really bad writing, but I have realized that it is for everyone,” tutor and senior human resource management major Julie Stump said. The Writing Studio is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 5-9 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 717-477-1420 or stop by the receptionist desk in the library.
Social Work Organization aids in community outreach Kayla Inzone
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What can I do to help someone today? That is what the people of the Social Work Organization (SWO) at Shippensburg University often ask themselves every day. SWO has undergraduate social work majors come together to participate in community-based projects. Charlene Lane, the assistant adviser of SWO, has been a part of the organization since arriving at SU more than two years ago. SWO is involved with various forms of community outreach. SWO works extensively with Homeless Connect, which is a state-wide organization that helps homeless people know of different services that are available to them. Other volunteer work that SWO does includes helping out at the local senior center, taking part in the AIDS walk and cleaning up the community. Being involved in SWO is not
only very important for social work majors, but also gerontology minors. “It serves as a clearing house for the service learning project,” Lane said. The service learning project is a project that all gerontology minors have to take part in. Each student has to volunteer with someone 65 years or older and then write a reflection about their experiences with them. Students also have to volunteer with each older adult for a certain number of hours, typically ranging from 12-15 hours. Students usually volunteer at local places in Shippensburg, but can branch out to Chambersburg and Harrisburg. SWO not only helps students fulfill their required volunteer hours, but also helps them form relationships. It helps them get more familiar with and meet new people who are also social work majors. Natalie Scherfel, the president of SWO, is working with other members to plan a fundraiser. They are planning to sell Gertrude Hawk chocolate to raise money and host a
bingo night for the fall that would be open to all students and the community. Scherfel said the organization made T-shirts and is selling them to students within the major. Social work majors are automatically members of SWO, but other students are welcome to get involved. The next SWO meeting is in Shippen Hall in Room 370 on Thursday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m.
“SWO not only helps students fulfill their required volunteer hours, but also helps them form relationships.” –Kayla Inzone Photo by Kayla Inzone
(Left to right): Pricylla Derosier (vice president), Paige Bankhead-Lewis (treasurer) and Natalie Scherfel (president) prepare for upcoming fundraisers and events to help SWO.
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Move Ship, get out the way for Ludacris Justin Lee
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On Sunday, rap sensation Ludacris stepped onto the scene at Heiges Field House. The “frontin’” mic master, known for his laugh riots weaved between bumping beats, made every fan of hip-hop jump uncontrollably at Heiges. Ludacris was at the height of his popularity during the early 2000s, with songs like “What’s Your Fantasy?” “Rollout (My Business)” and his famous, “Move Bitch.” But in recent years, he moved into mainstream acting, even having a lead role in the more recent “Fast and Furious” films. Audiences today have a tendency to look backward, back to what they consider the golden days of music. Whether that falls under the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s (and now even the 2000s), fans tend to pay attention to what captured the spirit of young people back then — rock and rap music alike. Ludacris falls into that category of nostalgia. “Rollout (My Business),” and especially “What’s Your Fantasy?” was engrained in the zeitgeist of young people during the last decade. And his comedic edge helped his material branch outward into collections of people who would not even consider listening to rap.
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(Above) Ludacris extends his arm to the crowd and moves with a beat. The rapper recaptured the energy of his previous work and the response from the audience proved his staying power. (Bottom left) Rakim “PnB Rock” Allen spits a fast rhyme. (Bottom right) Bassist from Shippensburg group, Balmour, plucks a heavy bass line, setting the tone for the event. Ludacris took his time back stage warming up, while bands and DJs set the tone. The first performance was the rock and funk group Balmour, consisted of Shippensburg students
both current and graduate. The band succeeded in getting the crowd excited. Balmour wonderfully laid down grooves, with semi-technical beats and funky guitar riffs. It is safe to say Balmour deserved more stage time. After playing a handful of songs, Balmour finished up and PnB Rock took the stage.
“Most of you were 1-year-old when I wrote these songs.” –Ludacris
Led by Rakim Allen wearing a purple jacket with a dinosaur on it, he and a collection of supporting rappers sprung out fast-paced spit rhymes about life on the streets as a hardcore hustler. A quote from his group’s website reads, “I didn’t watch cartoons, I didn’t play sports, I just liked music, money and girls.” Allen and his group provided a sufficient buffer between Balmour and Ludacris, and he showed Ship-
pensburg University his unique skill of mixing bebops and smooth movements. Next, DJ RL had a solid half hour to take things to the next level. He showed off his skills of scratching and sampling. In order to once again energize the crowd, DJ RL had a back-andforth with it, setting up time for the
audience to scream the words he wanted it to. And after that, the crowd got quiet. Ludacris shuffled out in an American-starred Playboy jacket, large sunglasses and a comb in his hair, with the biggest smile on his face. The crowd went bananas. At one point, Ludacris explained how surprised he was that the crowd knew his material inside and out. Ludacris has the rare of talent of making his fans laugh hysterically. On Sunday, he did not tell jokes or long stories between his songs, but it was the connection between audience reactions and his setup that had great pay off. Setting up for songs like “Move Bitch” and “What’s Your Fantasy?,” he joked about how young the audience would have been in the early 2000s. “Most of you were 1-year-old when I wrote these songs,” and despite that, the audience immediately recognized his hits. Before you knew it, the show was over. Ludacris came, stunned the crowd and left. But there is something to reflect on. The Activities Program Board (APB) for SU pulled off an amazing feat. One can only imagine the arduous task of contacting Ludacris and arranging to have him perform here.
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Iconic ’60s singers put on timeless show Joey Ketchem
Asst. Multimedia Editor The seats in H Ric. Luhrs Performing Arts Center were packed to capacity Friday night. The reason? Fans sat buzzing in their seats with anticipation to listen to classic pop music displayed by the performances of Jay and the Americans, The Happenings and Dennis Tufano. The evening’s soundtrack reeked of the 1960s, a particular sound of music backup singer Sandy Deanne of Jay and the Americans said “kept him young.” The first pop group, The Happenings, opened the show with a powerful presence. A pop music group formed in the 1960s, hailing from Paterson, New Jersey, The Happenings is comprised of Bob Miranda, George Rizzi, Bob Kulik and Bob Payne. The group sang hits like “See You in September,” “Til” and other hits they described on their website as worldwide favorites. With its tremendous energy and powerful synchronicity, The Happenings sang “God Bless the USA,” a tribute song to the veterans attending the show. The ending song earned the pop group a standing ovation and applause that followed them off the stage. Dennis Tufano is the original lead singer for the 1960’s rock group The Buckinghams. Since the 1980s, Tufano has been performing solo. On
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(Above) Jay and the Americans come together on stage to sing one of their many classic hits. The group consistently captured the spirit of the ’50s and ’60s, bringing vocal and instrumental grooves to Luhrs. (Below) Dennis Tufano belts out a high note as he is supported by the brass section of The USA Band, which backed all three of the acts Friday night. Friday, he performed many hits of Bobby Darrin such as “Dream Lover” and “Beyond the Sea” with vocals that echoed the classical voice of the original singer. Tufano also had a charismatic stage presence,
resembling the dancing style of a young James Brown. When Jay and the Americans took the stage, they were sporting matching leather blazers, red slacks and red shoes. Jay and the Amer-
icans is an American pop group founded in late 1950s and held together by three original band members: Howie Kane, Marty Sanders and Sandy Deanne. The fourth member and the newest Jay of Jay
and the Americans, Jay Reincke, is the third Jay to sing lead vocals for the pop group. The band frequently acknowledges the newest Jay as “Jay #3” and refers to him as the best of the three Jays. Marty Sanders performed backup vocals and played acoustic guitar, while Howie Kane and Sandy Deanne assisted with cymbals and backup vocals. They performed many of their top hits, such as “Cara Mia,” “She Cried,” and “Up and Over.” The band also covered iconic songs of the time like “Pretty Woman” and “Splish Splash.” “We were born at the best time in music,” Deanne said to the audience Friday night, which responded with cheering applause. The event on Friday drew a crowd with its timeless appeal. The three acts together on one stage shows the long lasting appeal of pop music from the ’60s and ’70s. Each opening show had the help of The USA Band, a musical ensemble including a three-piece horn section, drums, bass, guitar and electric piano. Friday night’s lineup of pop musicians brought a taste of the 1960s to the campus of Shippensburg University, and the fanbase of this group does not seem to be diminished by any means.
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Guest Writer YAMATO The Drummers of Japan put on a performance at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center last Tuesday that was as much a performance piece as it was a musical concert. The performers kept the audience captivated with their unique movements, style, sound and high energy. They provided a sound that was not only energetic, but also a sound that you could feel, literally, in your chest and feet, even from the top seats of the upper balcony. It was an amazing performance and a great way to learn about Japanese culture in a way that will stick. YAMATO originally formed 20 years ago, using traditional taiko drums to create its unique sound. Taiko drums are its main instrument. The drums they used on tour were beautiful. Some were decorated with small brass knobs, but all were traditional taiko, with the oldest of them dating at more than 400 years old. This drum was expertly crafted and made of one piece of wood wrapped to form a barrel, with cowhide stretched over the top and bottom. The group uses other traditional Japanese instruments as well to create melodies or bring comedy to a piece. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, YAMATO is doing something that it has never done before. It us allowing a younger generation of drummers to tour. These and the other performers in the ensemble train every day, performing both strength and cardio exercises along with practicing the compositions. To practice these pieces, they
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The YAMATO Drummers show their strength and intensity while pounding the drums at Luhrs. memorize written scores and make vocal beats to help them memorize the music as a group and keep the rhythm steady throughout the song. Through these exercises, they are able to beat the drums with their full strength but they are also able to carry the large drums around the stage while jumping, dancing and playing them all at once. The performance itself was an amazing sight to see. The YAMATO drummers create music and a story with just their instruments and movements around the stage. The
drummers danced with ease while keeping their drums secure on their chests with straps slung over their shoulders. YAMATO also brought comedy into the performance. At one point, a line of four artists started swaying together to the beat of the song. While this was happening, one player started swaying the wrong way only to have everyone stop and look at him until he started swaying to the beat, picking up where they left off. In the third and final number, the
audience was urged to join them in clapping out the beat, which made the number come to life. Audience participation in both numbers was amazing. Seeing everyone join in to clap out a beat or to stomp and yell together made the show feel more personal and alive. The YAMATO drummers did an amazing job of making their art come to life. The show is unlike any other. Be prepared to clap, yell and stomp, because you will want to do all of it as you feel and hear the music.
After not releasing a solo album for 10 years, one of the original queens of pop is returning to the charts. Gwen Stefani released her third solo album, “This is What the Truth Feels Like,” on Friday, after previously releasing two singles in October and February. The album is inspired by Stefani’s divorce with Gavin Rosdale and her new relationship with “The Voice” co-star Blake Shelton. Compared to work that Stefani has done in the past, this album does not really stand out above the rest. The album is simply ordinary — the songs are not badly written, but they could be so much more. Each song sounds like Stefani tried to specifically write for radio play and the songs are not dripping with any sort of emotion, which Stefani has proved she can do. While the album as a whole is supposed to be about her personal life, even in the “sad” songs, it is hard to tell the emotion. Highlights on the album are the songs “Send Me a Picture,” likely about Shelton, and “Asking 4 It,” with guest vocals by rapper Fetty Wap. These are two of the more experimental songs on the album. However, the two singles, “Used to Love You” and “Make Me Like You,” along with song “Naughty,” sound like they are not connected to Stefani’s emotions and could be sung or written about any pop star’s relationships. Stefani is usually a stand-out on the music scene, dating all the way back to 1995 when her band No Doubt broke through with its album “Tragic Kingdom.” Sadly, this album falls flat, though it could have been some of her best work. “This is What the Truth Feels Like” is available now.
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March 17, the spectacle that is March Madness began, as 64 teams gathered around in hopes of moving on in the tournament. No team was safe, as high-seeded teams looked to avoid upsets by mid-major schools that at any moment, could turn into a Cinderella story. The tournament tipped-off with Duke taking on the University of North Carolina Wilmington. UNCW quickly tried to stake their claim as a Cinderella. The Seahawks led the Duke Blue Devils 4340 at halftime, but a 53-point second half propelled Duke over North Carolina Wilmington, 93-85. The contest was the first of many close calls for top-seeded teams. The University of Miami played a tightly contested game against the University of Buffalo. Miami was able to survive a late surge by Buffalo to advance to the round of 32 with a 79-72 win.
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Deandre’ Bembry scored 23 points, grabbed six rebounds and five assists in Saint Joseph’s University’s first round victory over Cincinnati. Bembry was 8-14 from the field in the game.
courtesy of Arkansas-Little Rock University. Arkansas Little Rock came into the tournament sporting a No. 12 seed as the champions of the Sun Belt conference. Its matchup was with the No. 5 seed and Big Ten powerhouse, Purdue University. The Trojans of Little Rock came out swinging and captivated the nation with a thrilling 85-83 overtime victory over Purdue. Purdue was a team that was highly favored in the tournament to make the round of Photo courtesy of Chris Brashers 32, with 86.9 percent of more than 13 million brackets on ESPN.com Josh Hagins hit a clutch shot picking the Boilermakers over the to send Little Rock’s game Trojans in the first round. against Purdue into overtime. March 18 marked the first major bracket-busting upset. Tom As Thursday came to an end, Izzo — head coach of the Michigan two Cinderella teams would reveal State Spartans — had never lost in themselves. The Yale University the first round of the NCAA tourBulldogs battled Baylor University nament as a No. 2 seed. Unfortuin a thrilling game. Yale — making nately for the Spartans, records its first tournament appearance are meant to be broken; especially since 1962 — held a 39-34 lead over when they are held in March. The Baylor at the half. The second half Spartans played a bad game, and proved to be just as shocking as the Wooden Award candidate Denzel first, as Yale hit enough big shots to Valentine never found his stroke. propel the No. 12 seeded Bulldogs All this culminated in the Middle over the No. 5 seeded Bears. Tennessee Blue Raiders pulling off The other shocking finish came one of the most spectacular upsets
in the history of March, topping the Spartans 90-81. March 18 had multiple incredible finishes as well. Friday night saw Syracuse University come out to prove they belong with a 70-51 trouncing of Dayton University. Other mesmerizing finishes included Iowa University pulling out a 72-70 overtime victory over Temple University. Hawaii University also found a favorable matchup against California University, which was without its top scorer who was lost because of a broken hand earlier in the week. Hawaii was able to beat down the Golden Bears, which struggled with foul trouble throughout the game and were defeated, 77-66. The best finish of the night came from West Region, where Northern Iowa University matched up with Texas University. The Longhorns put together a strong season in the Big-12 conference and were rolling under new head coach Shaka Smart. The teams traded buckets all game, and then Cinderella put on her glass slipper. Northern Iowa inbounded the basketball with very
little time left and Paul Jesperson knocked down a half-court shot at the buzzer to send the Panthers of Northern Iowa to the round of 32. Another noteworthy upset was Stephen F. Austin’s 70-56 rout of West Virginia University. The Mountaineers were a team many brackets had deep in this year’s tournament. Thomas Walkup led the way for the Lumberjacks with 33 points, nine rebounds and four assists. The round of 32 began on Saturday with Cinderella teams trying to prove that they belonged in the big dance. The University of Kansas continued its stellar play under coach Bill Self, who willed his players to victory. Perry Ellis had an incredible game for Kansas in the 73-61 victory over The University of Connecticut. Ellis had 21 points, eight rebounds and an assist in the win. The loss was UConn coach Kevin Ollie’s first loss as a head coach in the NCAA tournament. The Bulldogs of Yale found themselves down early, but refused to go away. Duke led 48-25 at halftime, but Yale came battling back. The Bulldogs held Duke to just
23 second half points, but their effort was not enough to close the gap entirely. Grayson Allen was sensational for Duke, scoring 29 points in the 71-64 win. Arkansas-Little Rock was also sent home in the second round after falling to Iowa State 78-61. Georges Niang and the Iowa State University Cyclones did not want to go home early again this season after falling in the first round last year to the University of Alabama Birmingham. The University of Virginia was tested by Butler University, but Virginia was able to advance behind a 22-point performance by Malcolm Brogdon. Virginia knocked off the Bulldogs of Butler 77-69. On Sunday, the final tickets into the Sweet 16 were punched. Incredible finishes were once again the story of day, as Wisconsin University and the University of Notre Dame both advanced on baskets at the buzzer. Northern Iowa fought hard against Texas A&M University and held a 12-point lead with 30 seconds remaining. The Aggies then went on a turnover-forcing rampage, causing the Panthers to make multiple mistakes, to erase the deficit in regulation and eventually send the game to double-overtime. The Aggies came away with the improbable 92-88 victory. Oklahoma University was tested by Virginia Commonwealth University, but the Sooners were ultimately able to show they were the better team and knock off VCU, 8581. The Sooners were led by Wooden Award candidate Buddy Hield. Hield scored 36 points, grabbed seven rebounds and hit numerous three-point shots to keep Oklahoma on top. Villanova showed that it is finally done with the hiccups and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since its 2009 Final Four run. The Wildcats dominated the entire game and won 87-68. After the first weekend of madness, the Sweet 16 is set. So what can be expected for the rest of the tournament? Buckets, dunks, buzzer-beaters, heart-breakers and drama, but most of all, madness.
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E3 SU football star Grimes signs with Tampa Bay
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Brent Grimes was a star on the field at Shippensburg University before transitioning to the NFL in 2006 as an undrafted free agent for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Asst. Sports Editor The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Shippensburg University football star, Brent Grimes, to a two-year deal worth about $16.5 million on March 11, shortly after free agency began. Grimes quickly found a home in Tampa Bay after being cut from his former team, the Miami Dolphins. He joins an already changed de-
fensive secondary that includes cornerback Jonathan Banks, cornerback Josh Robinson, Alterraun Verner and a great selection of draft picks in a draft class ripe with defensive talent. The Miami Dolphins released Grimes in order to make space in the salary cap for the entrance of Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso who were acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the NFL, Grimes recorded 49 tackles and four inter-
ceptions last season with the Miami Dolphins. He was also a dominant defensive leader on a team that is desperately trying to mold their team into a playoff contender. Over three seasons, The NFL reports that Grimes intercepted 13 passes over his short stint with the Dolphins. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive secondary has struggled in recent years, so it is their hope that Grimes’ presence will bring stability to a struggling unit.
Grimes went to the NFL Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons in Miami, and continually showcased his talents that were honed at SU’s Seth Grove Stadium. Grimes was named an All-American three times while playing college football at Shippensburg University. He holds the PSAC record for 27 interceptions over his career at SU. He also holds honors such as being a six-time All-PSAC Western Division selection.
During Grimes’ time as a Raider, the team witnessed its greatest finishes in SU history. After not being drafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Grimes signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Atlanta Falcons. He played in Atlanta for a couple of years before shipping off to Miami, and now Tampa Bay. His arrival in Tampa Bay marks a turning point for the entire team, which looks to be finally bouncing back toward being competitive.
Women’s lacrosse opens season on a high note Kathleen Mirgon Staff Writer
Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse has implemented many changes in an effort to improve on last year’s season, and ultimately, make the playoffs. The Raiders started off their season on Feb. 27 with an 11-9 win on the road at Shepherd University. The team’s strong start to the second half led to the victory. Freshman Madi Newman scored
four goals in the game. Junior Amanda Frank scored three goals on the day, and sophomore Jordan Kengor also contributed two goals for the team. Ali Harclerode and Allison Fugate each tallied one goal as well. Two of the 11 goals scored were scored on assists by TJ Johnson and Kelley Dietz. The team headed down to Hickory, North Carolina, for its spring break trip. SU played in two games against Catawba University and Lenoir-Rhyne University. SU was
1-1 for the weekend, with a 12-4 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne and a 13-11 victory over Catawba. The team had many contributions both offensively and defensively from numerous players throughout the games. The Raiders headed home going into their home opener with a 3-1 record to start their season. SU’s home opener was on Saturday, March 12, against West Virginia Wesleyan University. This was the team’s last non-conference game of the season. Freshman Kyra
Shank came out strong scoring her first four collegiate goals throughout the game. Junior Amanda Frank had a hat trick in the matchup, and freshman Bridgette Morrissey, junior Annemarie Cericole and sophomore-captain Makenzie Magnotta contributed several forced turnovers and ground balls. SU dropped its first conference game of the season to Kutztown University 12-7 on Tuesday, March 15. Senior Ally Fry had a good game in goal with nine saves in
the loss. Junior Mackenzie Barkley was back in the lineup after being out with a concussion, and Kengor suffered a knee injury during the game. Seven different players scored goals on the day for Shippensburg. Cericola achieved five ground balls and two caused turnovers in the game, while Magnotta had three caused turnovers and four ground balls. SU looks for its first conference win of the year on the road Wednesday at Lock Haven University.
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SU baseball falls to West Chester in doubleheader Bob Murray
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The Shippensburg University men’s baseball team had back-toback doubleheaders this Friday and Saturday, as they took on West Chester University in a home-andhome series. Game 1 - Friday, March 18 In the first game of the four-game series, the Shippensburg Red Raiders fell to West Chester 14-9. The high-powered offense of West Chester accumulated 13 hits in the game. The Raiders matched the Rams’ 13 hits, but were only able to generate nine runs. The Raiders committed two errors, as opposed to West Chester’s three errors. For the Raiders, Ryan McMillen went 3-for-5, with one RBI and one score. Grant Hoover went 2-for-5 with one RBI two runs. Game 2 - Friday, March 18 In the second game and final game of the day, the Red Raiders triumphed at last over their Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
foe, West Chester University. Shippensburg defeated West Chester on Friday 12-3. The Raiders accumulated 15 hits, which featured 12 runs batted in, in contrast to West Chester’s seven hits and three runs batted in. Dalton Hoiles performed well for the Raiders by going 3-for-5 in batting, scoring twice and forcing three RBIs. Nick Spangler also showed up on the weekend, as he was 3-for-4 at the plate, causing one RBI and scoring once. Shippensburg baseball coach Matt Jones also picked up his 400th career win in the victory.
score again for the entirety of the game as they lost 6-4. Shippensburg scored one run in the first inning, three in the second and were scoreless for the remaining five innings. West Chester slowly battled back after going scoreless in the first inning, scoring one run in the second, third and fourth innings, then finally three runs in the fifth inning to secure a Rams’ victory. Grant Hoover impressed again as he went 2-for-3 at bat and crossed over the plate once, scoring for his team. Tommy Baggett played well going 2-for-3 at the plate and scoring once. The Raiders worked together ofGame 3 - Saturday, March 19 fensively and fought for a victory but could not overcome the close In Game 3 of the weekend series deficit by the time the game ended. against West Chester University, Game 4 - Saturday, March 19 the Shippensburg University baseball team was unable to close out an early lead as they fell 6-4. In the final game of the douThe Raiders had four runs batted bleheader between Shippensburg in off of six hits, while West Chester University and West Chester Unitotaled six runs off nine hits, along- versity, the Raiders fell 9-5 to West side three errors. Chester. At Fairchild Field in ShippensThe Raiders scored early, taking burg, Pennsylvania, both teams the lead in the second inning after wore shirts for Vs. Cancer Day to scoring one run both in the first and raise awareness and funds for can- second innings. cer. At the beginning of the third inThe Raiders took an early 4-1 ning, West Chester scored five runs lead after two innings, but did not to Shippensburg’s one run.
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Senior Mike Marcinko is met by his teammates at home plate. West Chester then went on to score two runs in the sixth and seventh innings, while Shippensburg scored one run in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings. The offensive barrage by Shippensburg was not enough as the Rams had 13 hits that drove in nine runs. Shippensburg had only eight hits that drove in five runs and unfortu-
nately could not overcome the fiverun inning by West Chester. After the weekend series, Shippensburg University’s record falls to 8-13. West Chester jumps up to 12-4, taking hold of the PSAC early in the season. Austin Allison went 2-for-4 and scored once, alongside Nick Spangler, who went 2-for-3, and also scored.
Women’s basketball wraps up successful season Cat Amoriello
Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team had a successful 2015-16 season and wrapped up with a strong presence in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament. SU began its PSAC play with a first-round bye after locking up the second seed in the east. SU faced-off against Millersville University in the PSAC Quarterfinals held at Heiges Field House and emerged victorious with a 58-56 win over the Marauders. Junior Morgan Griffith led the scoreboard with 18 points along with 16 rebounds. Junior Lauren Gold contributed 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. SU moved on to the PSAC Semifinals competition to battle against California University of Pennsyl-
vania. The Lady Raiders fell to the Vulcans 78-62. Junior Colleen Young had 18 points, two assists and two steals in the game. Gold also played well, ending the night with 12 points, five assists and four rebounds. The loss to Cal U put an end to SU’s PSAC play and post-season. The Lady Raiders finished with a 21-7 record. Along with a successful season, SU also had a few notable individual performances. Griffith had an outstanding season individually with many achievements. Griffith became the 20th SU women’s basketball player to reach 1,000 career points. She was also named PSAC Eastern Division Athlete of the Year. Griffith was most recently named to the Conference Commissioners Association All-Atlantic Region Second Team. Junior Logan Snyder also received recognition and was named to the All-PSAC East Second Team.
Morgan Griffith scored her 1,000th point of her collegiate career at Kutztown University.