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Spring storm hits SU, totals 14.3 inches of snow
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The snow began Tuesday afternoon and continued Christina Scheetz (left) and Stephanie Buck (right) have a snowball fight in the snow behind the library on on Wednesday. As the snow accumulated, the uni- Wednesday afternoon while classes were canceled. Tuesday marked the first day of spring, but neither versity closed on Wednesday and most of Thursday. the temperature nor the weather reflected that. Students returned to class Thursday evening and Friday.
SU job and internship fair rescheduled for Thursday afternoon • The SU job and internship fair will be held Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CUB Multipurpose Room. • The career center offers express hours to look over students’ résumés on Monday from 2-6 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. The career center is located in the CUB Room 108. • A full list of employers that will be at the fair can be found at www.ship.edu/career/2018JobFair. • If you have any questions, call (717)-477-1484 or email career@ ship.edu.
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SU to host poetry reading and lectures Shannon Long News Editor
Poetry reading by Yona Harvey and Tony Medina Yona Harvey and Tony Medina will be reading poetry on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Main Chapel. Harvey is the author of a poetry collection called “Hemming the Water.” She is also the winner of the Kate Tufts Discovery Award from Claremont Graduate University and a finalist for the Hurston-Wright Award. Harvey’s work has been anthologized in publications such as “A Poet’s Craft: A Comprehensive Guide to Making and Sharing Your Poetry” and “The Force of What’s Possible: Accessibility and the Avant-Garde.” Medina is the author and editor of 18 books for adults and young readers. He has also won the Paterson Prize for Books and Young People two times. Medina was nominated for the Pushcart Prizes for his poems titled “Broke Baroque” and “From the Crushed Voice Box of Freddie Gray.” The event is sponsored by the English department, the Reflector, the dean of the college of arts and sciences and the women’s center. For more information, contact Nicole Santalucia at nmsantalucia@ship.edu.
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Graham Hetrick to speak at SU Graham Hetrick, the Dauphin County coroner, will be hosting the presentation, “A Look At America’s Insatiable Appetite For Drugs: Does Addiction Discriminate?” The presentation will give students and the community a different look at the opioid crisis. He will base his presentation on more than 27 years of determining the cause and manner of death to more than 13,000 medical and legal certifications. Hetrick is a television personality of an Investigation Discovery television show titled “The Coroner: I speak for the Dead.” He says the title of the show is not happenstance. During the presentation, Hetrick will challenge the norm and how people question the opioid crisis. It will look at the connectedness of the mind, body and spirit as well as the impact of diverse cultural groups in America. “In order for successful recoveries and outcomes, a holistic and comprehensive approach needs to be addressed,” Hetrick said. The presentation was originally scheduled for March 20, but was canceled because of the snow. A new date will be announced at a later time.
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The event is open to university members and the community. For more information, contact Ana Moraña at anmora@ship.edu or (717)477-1196. Lecture to discuss substance abuse and older adults SU graduate Kristen Varner will be hosting a lecture about older adults and substance abuse on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Shippen Hall Room 224. Varner is the Recovery, Advocacy, Service, and Empowerment (RASE) Project director of Carlisle programs, training and advocacy and an active member of the recovery community. She facilitates educational trainings, maintains the “In My Own Words” Speakers Bureau and is responsible for advocacy efforts. In 2013, she was appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee for Cumberland County Children and Youth. She serves on the Substance Abuse and Prevention Coalition, the Local Housing Options Team, is a committee member for Swatara Township and the Cumberland County Opiate Overdose Coalition. The lecture is sponsored by the social work and gerontology department. For more information, contact Dara Bourassa at dpbourassa@ship.edu.
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Advising appointments are open doors, not boring college chores Commentary
Troy Okum Editor-in-Chief
As the end of the semester draws closer, faculty members are opening up their offices for advising appointments — an opportunity of which students need to take full advantage. There are many valuable resources available to students at Shippensburg University, but one of the most underutilized resources are faculty office hours. While advising appointments are mandatory, that does not mean they should be treated like a chore. One-on-one time with an adviser can shape and reshape a student’s entire college career. The basic function of the appointment is to find out what classes need to be scheduled, but there is much more to it than that.
It is a chance for students to learn about new classes that can help them meet their career goals and discuss what their career goals are. While the appointments are generally short, between 15 and 30 minutes, they create a great launch pad for future conversations. A good thought for professors and students to have during advising appointments is to remember this saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” A student does not know all the useful classes and student organizations at SU, while a professor does not know what a student is interested in. This is why both parties should create an active dialogue to find that out. If you are a student, make a concerted effort to ask your professor what resources are on campus to advance your academic career. If the professor does not have specific answers, he or she will be able to direct you to the right person. Because advising appointments can be short and sometimes feel rushed,
make a point of scheduling it as soon as possible. This will give you time to think about what classes you are planning to take and make sure they are the best fit. It also leaves you with ample time to talk to your adviser again before the end of the semester to have a more thorough discussion about your career plans. If you are not sure what you want to do with your career, or what field you want to major in, this is the time of the semester to give that more thought. It is not uncommon for students to switch majors, add majors or even enter a different career field than what they went to college for. The catch is, to have a good shot of having a personally and financially satisfying career, you have to work toward something — anything. Take an active step in choosing classes instead of just trying to fill up your schedule quickly for the sake of convenience. Use advising appointments as an opportunity to make sure you are getting the best out of your college experience.
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Doctor says pledge may have lived if help was called sooner Mark Scolforo Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A forensic pathologist testified Friday that injuries that killed a Penn State fraternity pledge last year might not have been fatal if fraternity members had summoned help more quickly. Dr. Harry Kamerow took the stand in a preliminary hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with charges against 11 members of Beta Theta Pi in the death of Tim Piazza of Lebanon, New Jersey. Piazza, 19, died of severe head and spleen and abdominal injuries from falling down basement stairs the night of a pledge bid acceptance ceremony, Kamerow said, adding that Piazza had also consumed a dangerous amount of alcohol, three or four times the legal limit for driving. He said Piazza would have
had a much better chance of surviving had help been called after he was brought upstairs. Instead, fraternity members were shown on camera taking half-hearted and even counterproductive steps to address his condition, and an ambulance was not called until the next morning. “He has a much better shot at survival, if they brought him out of the basement, recognized what’s going on, and called an ambulance,” Kamerow testified. The defendants, among 26 young men accused of crimes related to Piazza’s death, were not in court for the preliminary hearing. Piazza’s parents, Jim and Evelyn Piazza, were in the courtroom as Kamerow described their son’s injuries, which included a fractured skull, brain bleeding, a shattered spleen and bruises. A detective described text messages among fraterni-
ty brothers planning pledge events, and prosecutors showed the judge photos of the house and a floor plan, laying the stage for two hours of excerpts from security footage that is expected to be played in court when the hearing resumes on Monday. Five of the 11 defendants are charged with involuntary manslaughter. Other charges include hazing, reckless endangerment, conspiracy and alcohol violations. The attorney general’s office has said its review of the case is ongoing and has not indicated its plans for other defendants, but court officials said Friday they reserved a courtroom for eight days, starting May 2. During a break in the hearing Friday, the Republican leader of the state Senate announced a proposal to make severe hazing a felony and allow for confiscation of fraternity houses where hazing occurs.
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Burglary reported on Bard Drive A 21-year-old Shippensburg male reported his residence on Bard Avenue was broken into on March 15. An unknown person entered the residence at 8 a.m. through an unlocked rear window and removed various items including a firearm, video game equipment and cash. The person left through the unlocked rear window and fled the area. The stolen property’s value is estimated at $1,150. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police’s Carlisle barracks. Burglaries reported on Bard Drive Residents from two homes in the 300 block of Bard Drive in Shippensburg Township reported break-ins. The actor or actors entered the victims’ residences and stole multiple items from March 9-16 from the hours of midnight to 4:30 p.m. Shippensburg woman arrested for DUI and possession of a small amount of marijuana Maya R. Tyler, 20, of Shippensburg, was stopped at a traffic stop at the intersection of South Queen Street and East Neff Avenue on March 1 around midnight. During the investigation, Tyler was found to be in possession of marijuana and driving under the influence of marijuana. Tyler was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Man arrested for drug paraphernalia Marc J. Moulton, 37, of Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, was stopped at a traffic stop at the intersection of Conestoga Drive and Progress Boulevard in Shippensburg Township on March 12 at approximately 1 p.m. A strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a pipe used for marijuana was found. Moulton was arrested for drug paraphernalia and other traffic offenses. Juvenile charged with DUI and fleeing or attempting to elude police A known juvenile was stopped at a traffic stop in the 1200 block of Baltimore Road in Southampton Township on March 3 around midnight. The juvenile attempted to flee the scene and a brief pursuit began. The accused drove off of the roadway and disabled the vehicle. The accused was taken into custody and is being charged with driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and fleeing or attempting to elude police.
Campus Police Briefs Maryland woman charged with underage drinking Emily G Anderson, 19, of Boonsboro, Maryland, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on March 18 at approximately 1:30 a.m. An SU officer on patrol in the steam plant parking lot off of North Prince Street observed Anderson standing along the tree line just off of the parking lot, and appeared that she was attempting to hide from the officer. The officer approached Anderson to inquire about her behavior and to check on her welfare. Anderson was found to be intoxicated, admitted to consuming alcohol and she submitted to a portable breath test which tested positive for the presence of alcohol in her system. Anderson was issued a citation for underage drinking and was then released to a friend’s custody. McCune Hall resident charged with underage drinking Ryan C. Sholley, 20, of McCune Hall, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on March 23. University police were called to the fourth floor of McCune Hall at approximately 1 a.m. to assist residence hall staff with an intoxicated male student who was identified as Sholley. Sholley showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol and submitted to a portable breath test, which tested positive for the presence of alcohol in his system. Sholley was cited for underage drinking and was transported to Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
This Week on Campus Film Showing
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• The disability studies program is showing the film “Bethel” on Tuesday from 3:30 — 5 p.m. in the Grove Forum.
• The gerontology department is hosting a lecture on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Shippen Hall Room 224.
• The international studies program is hosting a lecture, by Trent Masiki on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Grove Forum.
Poetry Reading
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• The English department is hosting a poetry reading by Yona Harvey and Tony Medina on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Main Chapel.
• The recreation department is hosting an information meeting for its intramural street hockey league on Wednesday in the Grove Forum at 9:30 p.m.
• The Student Government Association is hosting a lecture titled “Creating a Cultural Competent College Culture” on Tuesday from 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. in Old Main Room 206.
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Opinion The Slate Speaks
Student involvement is needed in more than just the general election One of Pennsylvania’s most important elections is taking place Nov. 6 —the gubernatorial election. Despite the fact that midterm elections are typically perceived as less important than the heavily televised presidential ones, the midterm elections hold the most impact on the state’s. Because of the gridlock in Washington, D.C., more and more of law making is being accomplished at the state level. This means that whoever becomes governor in November will affect both Shippensburg University and the citizens of Pennsylvania immensely. Even with this knowledge, the voting in midterm elections is declining. Only 41.8 percent of potential voters voted in the 2014 gubernatorial election, which barely outperformed the results of the 1998 election according to PublicSource.org. Currently, there are four candidates running for the governor’s seat — they include incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf, Republican Laura Ellsworth, Republican Scott Wagner and Republican Paul Mango. With the election rapidly approaching, it is imperative to understand where
each of the candidates stand on state issues, especially those that will have a direct effect on the lives of the citizens of Pennsylvania. Some of the more significant issues today include higher education, job creation/poverty and bipartisanship. Here at The Slate, we implore you to educate yourself as much as possible about these candidates and the issues, as they impact both your life at SU and beyond. Before Wolf was governor, he held the position of Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and previously was the CEO of The Wolf Organization. As governor, Wolf has increased funding to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and has been open about how important education is to Pennsylvania. When it comes to poverty and job creation, Wolf has been trying to intensify support for increasing the minimum wage to $10 per hour but has been unsuccessful so far. Wolf has been ineffective in his quest to work with Republicans and passing bills and budgets have not gone smoothly. Pennsylvania Sen. Scott Wagner is the owner of a
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Governor Wolf signed a lobbying reform bill Feb. 14. Wolf supports state issues that effects citizens’lives.
waste management business/trucking company. When it comes to his views on PASSHE, Wagner has said that unless PASSHE obtains an extensive overhaul it will not be around in four years. Wagner also believes that Pennsylvania is struggling in job creation because the state is not as business — friendly or competitive as other states. To bring jobs into the state, Pennsylvania needs to cut back on regulations and taxes so that outside businesses are incentivized to relocate. Wagner touts his experience in the state Senate and his work with fellow
Democrats on bipartisan bills as a strong point in his campaign for governor. Laura Ellsworth is an attorney from Pittsburgh. Ellsworth’s stance on higher education is to reward institutions that reduce tuition without affecting student’s education. She advocates that being more transparent is necessary when it comes to how much money is awarded to pensions. When it comes to the issue of job creation, Ellsworth has said it must be dealt with in the private sector. She has said this can be achieved by lowering the
state income tax, which is one of the highest in the nation. Lowering the state income tax would allow Pennsylvania to be more competitive in comparison to other states. During debates, Ellsworth has appeared the more professional of the two other Republican candidates. She continues to stay focused on the issues while her counterparts resort to name-calling. Paul Mango is a former Army officer and was employed at a consulting firm for 29 years. During a gubernatorial debate in March, Mango publicly said he believes that Wagner goes too
to racial disparities in police shootings,” according to Vox. com. “The Clark case serves as a stark reminder that even as national attention has waned, unarmed black men and women continue to experience deadly encounters with police officers.” The Clark case is a reminder to both African-American men and women that this tragedy can happen to anyone, and the amount of stress and paranoia it creates for the average 20-something year old is extremely intimidating. Gun violence is at an alltime high, where students from the Parkland shooting organized and protested at the “March for Our Lives” match in Washington, D.C, and made history.
We must hold police officers accountable who demonstrate police brutality that results in gun violence so there are no more mistakes made. In order for that to happen, we must first show compassion to innocent men like Clark. “He was at the wrong place at the wrong time in his own backyard?” Sequita Thompson, Clark’s grandmother, said to the Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, according to Vox.com. Thompson recounts the night her grandson was killed in an interview posted by the Sacramento Bee, pointing to the exact spot he was killed trying her best to hold back tears. “They took him. They took him, those two officers
they’re going to reap what they sow. You’re going to get it for taking him out of this world for nothing. For nothing,” Thompson said painfully while describing what happened to her grandson. There are many grandmothers, mothers, loved ones and friends who feel the same pain of getting someone they love stripped from them due to police gun violence. What needs to be put into perspective is the fear killing unarmed black men and women instills in black youth. Clark was 22 and black and I am 23 and black, so does that mean I have to think twice about carrying my cell phone, just in case it gets mistaken for a gun?
far when it comes to PASSHE, and said programs only need fixing. Instead, Mango believes higher education can be used to promote vocational training. Mango has similar views on job creation as Wagner, and has spoken about the need to cut taxes. However, bipartisanship is not Mango’s strong point, as he attacked fellow candidate Wagner for being a liberal and for working with Democrats. It is unlikely that these outlandish remarks would be beneficial for a compromise on the state budget.
Unarmed man shot and killed in grandparent’s backyard
Erica McKinnon Co-Opinion Editor On March 18, Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old African-American male, was killed by Sacramento police officers in his grandparent’s backyard. The young son, father and friend was shot 20 times be-
cause his cell phone was mistaken for a gun, and to make matters worse, police officers still handcuffed him after he had been shot. When headlines surfaced on social media, my heart immediately sank because this story happens way too often — an unarmed black man is killed execution-style based on a careless mistake. The question is: Was it really a mistake that Clark was shot 20 times? When a person is shot 20 times, that means the shooter wants to make sure the person they are targeting is killed and remains killed. “And, nearly four years later after the death of Michael Brown sparked the rise of Black Lives Matter and brought more attention
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What about the fear African-American men and women constantly feel when they are presumably seen as a threat? What about the fear African-American men and women feel when they must put away anything that could assumed to be a concealed weapon, whether that be a cell phone, a toy gun or a bag of Skittles? What about the fear African-American men and women feel simply because they are black? Clark was a member of a family and a father of two children. Clark was an unarmed black man. He was a human being. He was not a threat, and if only police officers understood that, he would be alive today. Say his name #StephonClark.
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Olivia Magallanes (left) won second place Sunday, while Courtney Schlusser and Lucas Strayer tied for first place at Colleges Against Cancer’s 5K Color Run.
Colleges Against Cancer’s 5K Color Run gives opportunity to exercise, donate pants, spoke on the club’s role on campus and told the contestants about Colleges Against Cancer’s next event, Relay for Life. “Relay is this semester. It’s two weeks away on Friday, April 6,” Uzzo said. Next, former Colleges Against Cancer president Jason Greenspan explained the course’s route to the contestants and thanked them for participating. Contestants began mingling with one another excitedly as the start of the race drew near. “Can you play the Rocky song?” asked senior Lucas Strayer, dressed in a white T-shirt and bright green shoes. The other participants chuckled at his suggestion. Uzzo and Greenspan steadied their hands, which held containers of bright colored chalk paint, before counting down for contestants.
Madeline Walsh Ship Life Editor Coated in color, students and community members crossed the finish line Sunday afternoon for Colleges Against Cancer’s 5K Color Run. The 5-kilometer route, which started at the Shippensburg University pavilion across the street from Mowrey Hall and next to the hockey rink, snaked around campus and gave competitors a chance to get some exercise and give to charity. “I’ve always wanted to try the color run and it’s for a good cause,” said junior Olivia Magallanes as she waited at the starting line. “Ever since I lost weight, I thought it’d be a cool idea to try it,” she added. Before the race began, Colleges Against Cancer President Gianna Uzzo thanked the partici-
How to make Easter sugar cookies What you need: Easter-themed cookie cutters (or knife) 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. orange juice Photos by Madeline Walsh/The Slate 2 ½ cups flour Pastel colored icing What you do: Preheat oven to 400 degrees before spraying cookie sheets with PAM baking spray. Melt butter in a small dish until melted. Pour melted butter in a large bowl before adding sugar to the bowl and mixing. Combine orange juice and one egg with sugar and butter mixture. Add flour and baking powder together into the mixture before combining all ingredients. Powder large cutting board with flour. Plop mixture onto cutting board and use the roller to create a thin sheet of cookie dough. Use cookie cutters or a knife to make Easter-themed shapes out of the dough. Place dough cut-outs onto the cookie sheets. Bake for 6–10 minutes, depending on preference. Once out of the oven, allow the cookies to cool in the refrigerator for one hour. Once cooled, spread pastel colored icing on the cookies and serve!
A Raider’s View Raider Muse Staff Columnist On Sunday some of us celebrate a holiday full of commercialized cartoon bunnies, chickens and buy and sell chickens and bunnies. Despite their popularity, some do not realize the work that goes into raising a bunny. Parents buy their children baby bunnies under the impression they only live a few years, but in reality — rabbits live up to 12 years. They are expensive and their vet bills are even more pricey. Rabbits also take a lot of maintenance. Their habitat, if small, must be cleaned twice per week due to their frequent bowel movements and the fact that they are very messy eaters. Once families realize they are not the type of pets that die after a few years with not nearly the same commitment, bunnies end up on the doorstep of shelters or let go into the wild. Once in the wild, they can be put in harm’s way due to their survival instincts dissipating because of their time in
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captivity. They are also susceptible to disease, and wear a red flag for any predators looking for a meal. Chickens are also difficult to take care of due to cost and the need for space. Chickens cannot be kept in cages and sometimes, depending on your location, you may need a legal permit to house chickens on your property. Chickens require a great deal of upkeeping. Their coops get dirty and require cleaning all year. Imagine it is snowing, your chickens still need access to all their basic needs and it would be your job to make sure they have that. If you know that neither you nor your family have the time to keep an animal of this level of maintenance, I would do them a favor and wait until you are financially ready and have the time for such a commitment. Easter is a time of family, food and celebrating religiously if you are religious — if you really want a bunny, there are stuffed and chocolate ones at your local store.
“Three, two, one, go!” the president and former president said in unison, throwing color onto the contestants as they crossed the starting line. An eruption of colored powder burst into the air and the runners were off. Uzzo and Greenspan rode in separate cars with other Colleges Against Cancer officials to ensure the participants were running on the correct route. Sitting in the front passenger seat of a fittingly bright green sedan, Uzzo explained that the club members have spent almost the entire semester planning the color 5K. Club members met the winners at the finish line and recorded their placements before handing out metals. Winners Strayer and senior Courtney Schlusser tied for first place, while Magallanes won second place.
What did you do for spring break? Drew Lovett Asst. Ship Life Editor From exploring the beaches and soaking up rays to taking some much needed relaxation in cozy hometowns, SU students shared an assortment of spring break shenanigans worth remembering.
Devlin O’Connor - freshman “I was able to take a trip down to Sea Isle City, New Jersey, and spend a few nice days at my beach house with friends.” Taylore Chandler - junior “I went to Fort Lauderdale with my roommates for about a week and had an amazing time!” Natalie Winchilla - junior “Friends and I bar hopped in Baltimore for a night and got drunk for pretty cheap at dive bars near our hotel.” Leara Swartz - sophomore “I went to Florida to visit family with some of my friends and enjoy the warm weather.”
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Shippensburg trades snow for sand with The Beach Boys Molly Foster A&E Editor The Beach Boys combated the spring snowstorm that coated Shippensburg in more than 14 inches of snow with buoyant tunes — hoping to thaw the frozen memories of salty waves and warm sunrays. Mike Love, an original member of The Beach Boys, told the crowd that the previous day’s show in New Jersey was canceled due to the wintry weather. However, the band still managed to make its trek to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Thursday, and so did the majority of the sold out show ticketholders. The concert commenced with a flashback video that revisited the highlights of the band’s three decades of glory. This reminiscent compilation was appropriately followed by a performance of the song that started everything for The Beach Boys — “Surfin’ Safari.” Throughout the night the group did not hold back momentum, and instead flooded the venue with the pleasing sound of its popular songs, including “Catch a Wave,” “Do It Again” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.” After several songs, Love played “the age card” on the audience as he comically admitted that the perpetual late nights that touring demands is catching up to him. “An intermission followed by a nap sounds good right now,” Love joked. But The Beach Boys delayed the intermission and powered through the inflated feeling of exhaustion with a song that Love dedicated to the ladies in attendance — “Surfer Girl.” During “Surfer Girl” the audience was encouraged to pull out their smartphones, activate their flashlight applications to mimic lighters, and sway their devices back and forth to the song’s fluid rhythm. One by one, several hundred gleaming dots illuminated the dim orchestra and balcony areas. From the stage the starry lights resembled the brilliant Milky Way, Love said. However, the somber aura that “Surfer Girl” emitted was resurged to liveliness, with succeeding songs, “Good to My Baby,” “Darlin’” and “Be True To Your School.” “Be True To Your School,” prompted clamor among the Pennsylvania natives in attendance as The Beach Boys flashed candid pictures of cheerleaders and the logos for Ohio State and Penn State universities on the screen hung behind the stage. The venue fell silent when Ohio State appeared on the screen, but expectedly rose to a roaring frenzy in support of the culture that surrounds Penn State athletics. The Beach Boys wrapped up the first half of the show on a spirited note with hit songs, “Little Deuce Coupe,” “409” and “I Get Around,” before briefly unwinding during the sought-after intermission that Love teased of earlier. The band returned from the break with renditions of The
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Original beach boys, Mike Love, alongside of Bruce Johnston, who joined The Beach Boys in the mid 1960s, lead the band in its cover-all set list. Mamas & the Papa’s “California Dreamin’” and traditional Bahamian song, “Sloop John B,” before jumping back into a series of The Beach Boys’ beloved original hits. While the audience received a taste of fan favorites early on with “Surfin’ U.S.A” and “I Get Around,” The Beach Boys delayed the delivery of others until the show’s wind down, including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows,” “Kokomo,” “Help Me Rhonda” and “Good Vibrations.” In addition to old hits, the band also highlighted the continued artistic growth of Love by incorporating songs from his 2017 solo album “Unleash the Love” into the set list. Some of Love’s personal songs that he introduced the audience to were title song “Unleash the Love,” “Cool Head, Warm Heart” and “All the Love in Paris.” Covering remarkable ground by performing a total of 37 songs throughout the course of the show, The Beach Boys kept the songs rolling and the fans on their toes with bottomless tunes, so that the end was a happily distant uncertainty. Even when the band left the stage to signify the end, it was still not the end. Motivated by the crowd’s generous cheers, The Beach Boys returned bearing more songs in a two-song encore of “Barbara Ann” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.” And with 37 songs chiming in the ears of fans as they headed to their vehicles to embark in the second part of their snowy round-trip, at least they could say that The Beach Boys made the trip well worth it.
‘Cat in the Hat’ from page to stage Sophie Bryant Junior Reporter In the play the “Cat in the Hat,” which was performed at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on March 18, the actors told a story about a cat that wears a hat and makes people laugh. The play was also about two children and their experience while their mother was out for the day. And even if you know the Cat in the Hat story, this play will give you new laughs. Before the play started it was so exciting when I was waiting in the lobby. I was
watching all the kids color and read Dr. Seuss books. I especially loved seeing this because my birthday is the same as Dr. Seuss’s. In the opening scene, the mother of Sally and her brother were in a hurry to leave. The mother kept forgetting her stuff. First she left her purse, then keys and finally her umbrella. Once the mother was gone, the children walked outside to play. They played with a big ball and rolled it back and forth. Then it started to rain! The kids ran inside and looked out the window. It was sunny again
Jay Leno cracks jokes about society issues at Luhrs performance
outside; they went back and forth a lot! Then the Cat in the Hat showed up in the doorway. The cat played a game with the two kids. They played with tennis rackets and an invisible ball. Then they used the rackets as instruments. The violin, guitar and banjo really made people laugh. Next, two mini cat in the hats came out and got supplies for the Cat in the Hat to balance on a ball. Then everything fell down in... slow...motion. Even the fish fell down. Now this was one of my favorite parts of the play.
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Junior reporter Sophie Bryant is a fourth-grade student at the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School. She eagerly dove into many tasks that being a journalist demands by interviewing the “Cat in the Hat” following the play.
Thing One and Thing Two came out on stage! They did a dance where they were supposed to have kites, but they grab tights and lights at first. When they were dancing there was fun music playing and it made people laugh. This next part is crazy. The brother was turned into “Thing Three!” He started to dance and it was really funny. Then his sister Sally freaked out when she saw him. Thing One and Thing Two made a really big mess, and the brother and sister had to try to clean it up before their mother got home. The two kids also had to catch Thing One and Thing Two. So they got Thing One and Thing Two into the box that they came in and the Cat in the Hat got the cleaning machine and cleaned up the mess. The mother came home and asked her kids “What did you do today?” The siblings asked the crowd if they should tell their mother or lie about it, and the people said, “Tell the truth!” So, they told the truth. I think this was a wonderful play. I had a very good time writing this report and seeing the play, but the actors had fun too. “It is very exciting to perform in front of children every day, ’cause children are a great audience and they are very into it and have a fun time watching it,” said Jashawn Lee, who played Thing One in the play.
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Jay Leno puts his political views out in the open by using President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as talking topics for his standup jokes during the Luhrs show. Brennan Jackson Staff Writer Jay Leno, comedian and former “The Tonight Show” host entertained the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center audience through stories and jokes on Saturday. Before Leno appeared, the show was opened by The Towne Singers. The Towne Singers are directed by Blaine Shover, a professor of music at Shippensburg University. After the 15-minute opener, it was time for Leno. The audience was bursting with excitement. As the curtain rose, Leno appeared between two classic cars — the backdrop for the evening. Leno joked that “parking was a premium” and that is why the vehicles were on stage. The cars were a nod to Leno’s current series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” which will return for its fourth season in April on CNBC. The cars were a small part of his hour and a half long set. Leno poked fun at many topics including obesity in America, side effects to medications and politics. He was not shy about politics, specifically Donald Trump. He did have some Hillary Clinton jokes to “please the other side.” Leno also made some timely jokes about sexual harassment in Hollywood. Matt Lauer, former NBC anchor, was the brunt of several jokes. Harvey Weinstein also took a few hits from Leno. A joke that made fun of arming teachers with guns gained a lot of applause. Leno made numerous jokes about how he is an older comedian in a younger business. This made the audience really laugh. Living in Los Angeles, Leno noted how different it is from living on the East Coast. Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. He mentioned how he does not understand some of the job titles people have on the West Coast. He also did some jokes that involved earthquakes. While most of the audience could not personally relate, Leno gave enough background to make the room light up with laughter. Leno ended his set with a few “to go jokes” that the audience could take with them and tell others. These brought perhaps the biggest laughs of the night. The show ended and Leno walked off the stage. The audience was thrilled and gave a standing ovation. It is safe to say that Leno truly has a wealth of knowledge on how to entertain, and make a crowd laugh. After spending two decades as the host of “The Tonight Show” and moving on to other endeavors, he has not lost his charm and personality. Spending his whole set with just a stool, two cars and a bottle of water, all eyes were on Leno.
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March 27, 2018
Answers from the March 20 issue
Luhrs Events •
Shippensburg University Spring Band Concert on April 8 at 3 p.m. Admission is free.
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“Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Showdown” on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $37–$67.
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The Doo Wop Project on April 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20–$34.
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STOMP on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39–$55.
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Shippensburg University Community Orchestra Spring Concert on April 22 at 3 p.m. Admission is free.
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Comedian Brian Regan on April 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39–$55.
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The Piano Guys on May 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $70–$100.
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“Peppa Pig! Live! Peppa Pig’s Surprise!” on May 12 at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $23.50–$43.50.
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John Crist and The Good Medicine Comedy Tour on May 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $24.5o–$41.50.
Kauffman Gallery •
“Senior Exhibit I” runs from March 31–April 6. An opening reception will be held on March 31 from 1–3 p.m.
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“Senior Exhibit II” runs from April 14–20. An opening reception will be held on April 14 from 1–3 p.m.
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“40th Annual SU Student Art Exhibition” runs from April 28–May 9. An opening reception will be held on April 28 from 1–3 p.m.
The Brindle Gallery •
SU student Halle Shank will have a video exhibit open for viewing from April 9–19.
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SU student Emily Erby will have an oil painting exhibit open for viewing from April 23–May 3.
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Movie Showtimes Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, March. 27 and 28 at AMC Classic 7 in Chambersburg
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Times
1. Midnight Sun
7:35 p.m.
2. Pacific Rim Uprising
7:10 p.m.
3. Sherlock Gnomes
7:15 p.m.
4. Unsane
7:30 p.m.
5. Tomb Raider
7:00 p.m.
6. A Wrinkle in Time
7:05 p.m.
7. Black Panther
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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Sports
Lacrosse, E2
Weather, E3
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The SU baseball team mobs Cash Gladfelter (middle) after he delivered a walk-off single in the first game of a doubleheader against Le Moyne College on March 4. Gladfelter is batting .267 this season and was a key contributor last year, as he hit .370 to help the Raiders advance to the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
Gladfelter cashing in on last season’s success William Whisler Sports Editor Coming into 2017, junior shortstop Cash Gladfelter returned as one of the Raiders’ key pieces after graduating star third baseman Ryan McMillen and the slugging Jake Kennedy at first base. While McMillen and Kennedy are not easy pieces to replace — McMillen hit .386 and led the team in hits and runs scored, while Kennedy mashed 22 home runs and a school-record 71 RBIs — Gladfelter is clearly an important piece to the offensive puzzle that includes star catcher Drew Bene and an all-conference selection at second base in Nick Spangler. Gladfelter put together the best season of his career thus far in his sophomore season,
hitting .370 with 19 doubles, two triples, two home runs and 40 RBI to rebound from a .253 batting average in 2016. The biggest part of the change for the shortstop was his approach at the plate. “First, my hitting lessons with coach [Anthony] Renz the last year and a half has helped a lot,” Gladfelter said. “He’s really been like my therapist at the plate. I’ve definitely matured as a hitter. My freshman year I went up just looking to hit home runs. Last year, I went into the three hole and was just trying to hit the ball in the gaps and provide run support for my team.” The maturity at the plate helped Shippensburg University turn around its season after beginning the campaign 12-16-1. With Gladfelter
batting third in the lineup, SU rallied and never looked back, finishing the season with a record of 31-24-1 and advancing to the Atlantic Region Championships in Jamestown, New York. Gladfelter said the turnaround was in large part because of the team learning to win and coming together. “I think the beginning half of last season we were an immature team that didn’t know how to win,” he said. “Once we got that winning feeling we just rolled with that. Now that we know we want to win, and we know how to win and can keep that going on, we should continue last year’s second half into this year.” While the season seemed to rival last year’s start as the Raiders lost seven of their first nine games, SU has
once again found its stride, as SU is 9-7 heading into Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play after reeling off a seven-game win streak. The focus for SU on its winning streak and for this season has been the mantra of “one more.” “We just have been trying to stay focused,” Gladfelter said. “Head coach [Matt] Jones has been pounding that into our heads to focus one week at a time, one game at a time, one pitch. Just one more of everything.” After getting a glimpse of the NCAA Tournament last season, the Raiders are hoping to return this season and use past success as a learning experience after falling to Winston-Salem State University in the regional. The Raiders led 5-1 before
surrendering the lead. SU scored three runs in the final inning but it was not enough, as SU came up just short, losing 9-8. That game, along with the tournament experience, has proved to be a learning opportunity for Gladfelter and the rest of the team as they hope to build on last year. “It was fun, especially coming from my freshman year to make it to regionals. Regionals are a big thing and something we strive for every year,” Gladfelter said. “We didn’t finish last year the way we wanted to, so hopefully we’re able to do that. It was a lot of fun with a great group of guys and we played really well.” Gladfelter has had a decent start to the season at the plate, hitting .267 with three doubles and three triples in
16 games. Gladfelter also has 11 RBIs, including a walk-off single in a game this season against Le Moyne College on March 4. The main goal this season for Gladfelter has been to continue to improve at the plate while helping his team win more games than last year. He said that 35 wins is a goal he would like to see the team reach this season. “I just want to contribute more runs and help my team win more games,” he said. “We’d like to get to 35 wins and just keep playing.” SU begins conference play on Tuesday with a home-doubleheader against Eastern Division foe Millersville University at SU’s Fairchild Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. The second game will begin shortly after the conclusion of the first.
Cheyney University to drop NCAA status PSAC looks to fill void in East left by Cheyney’s departure Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
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Cheyney’s departure from NCAA status leaves the PSAC with 17 teams, creating an open spot in the East. Cheyney dropped football earlier this year.
The Pennsylvania State Athletics Conference (PSAC) is fully aware of the decision by Cheyney University to exit the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) upon conclusion of the 2017-18 academic year. PSAC membership requires that all members be in good standing with the NCAA. PSAC officials have been in communication and consultation with Cheyney University President Aaron Walton and his staff throughout this deliberative process for the institution. The announcement of full withdrawal from the NCAA and PSAC was inevitable given the financial requirements of membership in the NCAA. “It is a sad loss for our entire PSAC family to have a charter member leave our membership,” noted PSAC Commissioner Steve Mur-
ray. “These are difficult financial times in higher education throughout our nation and particularly in the Commonwealth, and very difficult decisions have to be made at every level.” Murray continued, “Cheyney has been a great member of our conference and we wish their administration, coaches, student-athletes and alumni well. They remain the only member institution to win an NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship (1978) and they have proudly supported our conference throughout these many decades of membership.” The PSAC Board of Directors will take formal action on the announcement from Cheyney during its annual meeting in May. The PSAC will take some time to review its membership options for the future, with every intention to return to 18 full-time members.
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March 27, 2018
Lacrosse suffers setback at Bloomsburg
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SU’s Alana Cardaci, center, scored six goals in the Raiders 17-16 overtime loss on Tuesday. Cardaci’s six goals are the most an SU player has scored in six years. Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The Shippensburg University lacrosse team dropped its second consecutive conference match by just one goal on Tuesday, as the Raiders came up short in a 17-16 overtime loss at Bloomsburg on a cold afternoon at Steph Pettit Stadium. Shippensburg (3-3, 0-2 PSAC) and Bloomsburg (3-2, 1-1) were tied 8-8 at halftime and 16-16 at the end of regulation. Along the way, the two teams played to 12 tie scores and had seven lead changes in a back-and-forth matchup in which neither team led by more than three goals at any juncture. A host of Raiders put forth memorable performances. On defense, freshman goalkeeper KiKi Brasher was credited with 22 saves — the most by a Raider in 14 years. Brasher made five of her 22 saves in overtime to stave off Husky scoring chances, she also made 10 saves in the first half and seven saves in the second half. Freshman Alana Cardaci scored six goals — three in each half — bringing her season total to 18 through six games. Cardaci’s six goals are the most in a single game by a Raider in three years. It is
the most goals scored by an SU freshman in a single game in more than 15 years. Cardaci also had one assist to finish with a seven-point afternoon. Junior defensive captain Valerie Hertz recorded a career-high 11 draw controls — the most by a Raider in two seasons — and just the fifth time in school history a player has achieved double-digit draw controls in a game. Hertz also was credited with three caused turnovers and two groundballs on the day. Junior Morgan Stone recorded her second hat trick of the season and has already achieved a single-season career high with 10 goals this season. Stone added two groundballs, two draw controls and one caused turnover. Freshman Maddy Siejk finished with two goals, an assist, two caused turnovers, two groundballs and two draw controls. Fellow freshman Jena MacDonald also had a three-point day, scoring a goal and contributing two assists to go along with one caused turnover and a groundball. Ten SU players finished the game with at least one point, as eight different Raiders scored a goal and two others added an assist. Senior defensive captain Maken-
zie Magnotta had another stellar game along the back lines, leading the team with six groundballs and also recording two caused turnovers. Brasher also added three groundballs from the cage. All three of SU’s losses this season have been by just one goal. The setback is the second straight for the Raiders in which they were playing down one player due to a yellow card issued in the final minutes. Shippensburg traveled to Erie for a noon matchup on Saturday at No. 22 Mercyhurst, where SU fell, 15-7. SU was led by Jordan Kengor, who scored two goals in the loss. SU, (3-4, 0-3 PSAC) will host Kutztown University on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Notes: Brasher’s 22 saves are the most in a single game by a Raider since Kelby Vanous made 24 saves in a 13-7 victory over Bloomsburg on April 15, 2004 — a span of 227 games. Cardaci’s six goals are the most in a single game by a Raider since Sheila Johnson scored six goals against West Chester on April 14, 2015 — a span of 43 games. Hertz’s 11 draw controls are the most in a single game by a Raider since Max Barkley had 11 on April 16, 2016, against Edinboro.
SU’s Jordan Kengor led the SU offense on Saturday, as the Raiders fell 15-7 to Mercyhurst University. Kengor scored two goals on the day for the Raiders.
Davis recognized for Padmore announced as freshman of the year outstanding season
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Tra-C Davis ended his stellar 2018 campaign as one of the top athletes in the high jump, placing fifth in Division II his final season of indoor competition. Courtesy of SU Sports Info. Shippensburg University senior Tra-C Davis was named the 2018 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year on Thursday afternoon as the annual awards were announced by the league office. Davis earned NCAA All-America First Team honors in the high jump this season, placing fifth at nationals with a top clearance of 6 feet, 9 3/4 inches. He also earned a U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region classification this season. Davis broke the PSAC Championships meet record in the high jump, winning the conference title on a top clearance of 6 feet, 11 1/2 inches. During the regular season, Davis broke the SU school record by clearing 7 feet, 1 inch in the high jump at Lehigh. A Shippensburg student-athlete has been honored as the PSAC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year for five consecutive seasons and seven times overall. Davis joins Alec Rideout (2017), Grant Smith (2016), LeQuan Chapman (2014 and 2015), Donnie Graybill (2009 and 2010). The PSAC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year award was first issued in 2006.
Austin Padmore won the PSAC championship in the individual 800 meters in his debut at the event. He also contributed to several successful relay teams. Courtesy of SU Sports Info. Shippensburg University’s Austin Padmore was named the 2018 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Men’s Indoor Track-and-Field Freshman of the Year on Thursday afternoon as the annual awards were announced by the league office. Padmore won the PSAC Championship in the 800 meters this season in his debut individual race at the conference championships — running 1:54.03 to beat reigning champion Khai Samuels of ESU by 0.86 seconds. He becomes the first SU champion in the event since Tom Kehl in 2013, and the first PSAC freshman to win the event since Kehl did it in 2012. Also at this year’s PSAC Championships, Padmore contributed to a pair of relays,
running the anchor on the second-place 4x400-meter relay and the 4x800-meter relay that finished fourth. Padmore earned two U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region classifications — one for his 800-meter run at the PSAC Championships and a second for his role as the 800-meter leg on the distance medley relay that ran 10:20.65 (10:12.34 adjusted) at the Bison Open. Thursday’s honor marks the fourth Shippensburg University student-athlete in history to be named the PSAC Men’s Indoor Freshman of the Year. Padmore joins Steve Waithe (2012), Herman Kirkland (2011) and Andrew Batula (2009). The PSAC Men’s Indoor Freshman of the Year award was first issued in 2005.
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March 27, 2018
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Winter storm leads to cancelations
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Several athletic events were postponed after a large snowstorm hit Shippensburg University. Baseball and softball were both canceled and moved to today. Courtesy of SU Sports Info. The winter weather has wreaked havoc on many athletics schedules, and Shippensburg’s is no different. There have been numerous postponements and cancellations, and now, many re-scheduled games in order to try to accommodate the missed contests. As a result, we are sharing the Shippensburg University Athletics schedule for this week, as it has drastically changed from its original form. Home games are in italics, and game dates are bolded. Tuesday, March 27 Baseball hosts Millersville University, 1 and 3 p.m. Softball hosts the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, 1 and 3 p.m. Lacrosse hosts Kutztown University, 4 p.m. Tennis is at Kutztown, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28 Track-and-Field is at York College, 4 p.m. Thursday, March 29 Lacrosse is at Georgian Court, 3 p.m. Friday, March 30 Tennis hosts Fairmont State, 2 p.m. Baseball is at Bloomsburg, 1 and 3 p.m. Track-and-Field is at Richmond, 12 p.m. Saturday, March 31 Baseball hosts Bloomsburg, 1 and 3 p.m. Softball hosts Kutztown, 1 and 3 p.m. Track-and-Field is at Richmond, 12 p.m. Monday, April 2 Softball hosts Lock Haven, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Full calendar at http:// shipraiders.com/calendar. aspx.
Former Red Raider competes at Penn State Pro Day William Whisler Sports Editor
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Former Red Raider Ryan Zapoticky threw to several Nittany Lion draft prospects at Penn State’s Pro Day. Zapoticky is also working toward being drafted.
Former Shippensburg University quarterback Ryan Zapoticky took the next step toward a career in the NFL last Tuesday by participating at Penn State University’s Pro Day. Zapoticky threw 100 passes to Penn State NFL hopefuls DaeSean Hamilton and Mike Gesick, since Penn State did not have a quarterback on hand to throw passes. After hearing the news that the Nittany Lions were in search of a quarterback, Zapoticky made a few phone calls, sent over some film and was given the opportunity, according to Derek Levarse of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. “I knew Penn State didn’t have a quarterback for today, so I reached out and just asked if they had anybody,” Zapoticky said to Levarse. “Sent a nice email with my highlight film and everything, and the coaches got back to me.” Zapoticky found out he received the chance to throw passes at the Pro Day when Penn State strength coach Dwight Galt gave him the job, according to Levarse. To prepare, Zapoticky
spent a week throwing passes to Hamilton and Gesicki, and was grateful for the opportunity. “It was crazy,” Zapoticky said to Levarse. “More than I expected coming in. I had about 12 minutes of work, but it felt like an hour. Lot of footballs, a lot of work and it was good work today. Just happy to be here.” Zapoticky left SU second on the all-time passing list behind only Zach Zulli, who had a short stint with the Seattle Seahawks after graduation. Zapoticky finished his career with 7,102 yards and 62 touchdowns, to just 15 interceptions. He also became the first quarterback in school history and ninth in conference history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a career. Zapoticky finished his career with 1,259 rushing yards. Zapoticky was able to throw in front of representatives from each of the 32 NFL teams, which is something he told Levarse he will not forget anytime soon. “It was huge,” Zapoticky said to Levarse. “Penn State, growing up, that’s the school you want to go to as a Pennsylvania kid. It didn’t work out that way, but to be able to come here and help their
guys out on Pro Day and them help me out, it was great.” Zapoticky also expressed his appreciation for Hamilton and Gesicki, who have had their draft stocks rise considerably from the start of the 2017 season. “They were a huge help,” Zapoticky said to Levarse. “Down-to-earth guys, they’re not egotistical or anything. They were here to work all week long, and I respect that. That’s going to get them big places, too.” Zapoticky has spent the last few months preparing for the NFL Draft with quarterback coach Tony Racioppi, who has worked with multiple quarterbacks from lower divisions to prepare them for the NFL. Racioppi has called Zapoticky one of “The Top 10 arms in the draft.” Zapoticky has showcased a strong form of preparation and put together an incredible college career at SU, and is looking to break new ground in the NFL. According to NCAA.com, just 90 players from the Division II level were on NFL rosters at the beginning of the 2017 season. Of those 90, not a single one was a quarterback.