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The race battle continues

Activist Rinku Sen calls students to action MARY GRACE KELLER News Editor

Rinku Sen did not always identify as a woman of color.

When her family came from India to the United States when she was a young girl, Sen felt like she stood out in school.

“Every once in a while, something would happen that would make me feel strange inside,” Sen said.

The white girls did not come to her birthday party. This made her feel strange.

A guidance counselor told 11-year-old Sen that she could skip a grade — complimenting her on her intelligence — but then asking, why are you Asians so smart? This, too, brought up those strange feelings.

I had no racial framework, Sen said.

That child would grow up to become the president and executive

director of the racial justice organization, Race Forward, publisher of the news site Colorlines.com and the keynote speaker at Shippensburg University’s Day of Human Understanding.

On Tuesday, March 24, Sen spoke in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multipurpose room about her life story and social justice.

Sen did not identify as a woman of color until she faced a sort of intervention from her friends at Brown University.

During her sophomore year in 1984, a racial justice campaign started at Brown. A rally was organized and Sen’s friends wanted her to go.

“I don’t think that’s for me,” Sen told them.

Dumbfounded, Sen’s friends tried to convince her to attend. You are a woman, you are a person of color, they told her.

Sen went to the rally and, for the

en to air their grievances.

The speak-out lasted 4 1/2 hours and in the end, the fraternities lost and the women won.

Today, Brown’s campus is very different from the time when Sen graduated, but that does not mean activists are done with their work.

When Sen appeared on Fox News, someone in the elevator asked her what type of work she did. Sen told him she leads a racial justice organization, to which he replied, “You got Oprah, you got Obama. What more do you want?”

The question echoed in the CUB Photo by Mary Grace Keller multipurpose room — what more do Activist Rinku Sen speaks about growing up as an immigrant. you want?

Sen wants a lot of things. More first time in the 12 years since she to sit outside the quad and rate moved to the U.S., Sen felt like she women on a scale of 1 to 10 as they specifically, she wants people to rewalked by. The women put an end alize that the U.S. is not post-racbelonged. ism.

Through the early stages of her to that.

One hundred and twenty women activism, Sen helped get the charters of two Brown fraternities re- at Brown gathered together to creSEE ‘ACTIVISM’ ON A4 ate a campaign to end sexual viovoked.

Some fraternity members used lence, holding a speak-out for wom-

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Asst. News Editor Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) held a “Rally for Retention” on March 26, in the Ceddia Union Building.

The rally, which is an event to inspire students to succeed academically, featured speakers, an award ceremony and refreshments. More than 50 people attended the event between classes.

“It’s a way to keep minority students active and to not drop out,” Madeline Kwarteng, a sophomore who attended the rally, said. The different skills and lessons the speakers shared with students were valuable, she added.

Shippensburg University’s social equity director, Cecil Howard, spoke about how to reach academic P.E.A.C.E., an acronym he used to help guide students in a positive direction while attending college.

“P” stands for getting engaged with your professors; “E” is for being engaged at SU; “A” recognizes the importance of advisers; “C” represents continuous studying, not

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Cecil Howard, social equity director, encourages students at the Rally of Retention to place importance in their studies.

(Cutout) Diane Jefferson, MSA director, tells students that their great accomplishments deserve to be recognized. cramming; and the last “E” is for early warning, which is a way of saying not to wait until it is too late to get a good grade in class.

“It is my desire that you have a very, very rewarding experience

here, and that you take away something from here that’s going to be with you, forever,” Howard said.

“You are in the best years of your life.”

Kapri Brown, a graduate assis-

tant for MSA, introduced Howard as a man who “likes to be down in the trenches.”

“My role here is to make sure all of you have as fair an opportunity to matriculate into the university as anybody else,” Howard said.

He withdrew from the podium to allow Valerie Palmer, an MSA graduate assistant, to present certificates to students who earned a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

More than a dozen students were awarded for their academic success.

“Don’t let anything get in the way with what you have to do,” Diane Jefferson, director of MSA, said.

“Keep pressing.”

Jefferson asked every award recipient to stand up for recognition of their achievements. She stressed that the students’ accomplishments are a serious matter that deserve to be noticed.

Lavell Simpkins, president of the African American Organiza-

tion, gave a short and powerful call to action at the conclusion of the rally to keep students motivated as they went on their way.

“Every generation, we all have a mission,” he said. “We can either live up to it or destroy it.”

“No legislation is coming to save us. No politician is coming to save us. No administrator at Old Main [in SU] is coming to save us. We can only save ourselves.”

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If the U.S. elects a female president in the next election, that will not mean that the country is post-gender, she said. Simply having a black president does not mean that racism is gone from the U.S. People need to redefine discrimination, Sen told the crowd at SU. Sen encouraged student groups to work together to organize events, instead of one group creating an agenda and then asking others for support.

“I liked the fact that she gave us practical ideas for social change,” junior Brooke Crist said of Sen. Spanish professor Rob Lesman came to the event to support Stephanie Erdice, the director of the Women’s Center.

In addition to being at the event for the Day of Human Understanding, Sen came to speak in honor of Women’s History Month.

“I was very interested in the topic and I was very interested in the lecture because it gives me a personal perspective on issues that sometimes I look at more from an academic side of things,” Lesman said

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of Sen’s speech that day.

After graduating from Brown with a degree in women’s studies, Sen went on to work as a community organizer and eventually obtained her master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

When Sen is not busy managing Race Forward and its website, she speaks at universities, like SU, to educate students about the injustices that are still alive in the world.

Before Sen took to the stage in the CUB, SU student athletes spoke about the launch of their “I don’t say” campaign, which takes a stand against offensive words. Posters of athletes were on display in the multipurpose room, accompanied by sayings such as, “I don’t say throw like a girl because my strength is not limited by my gender.”

Recipients of the Gero Award were also announced by Stephanie Erdice and Rebecca Ward, women’s studies professor. The award is given to people who make outstanding contributions toward improving the status and condition of women on campus, according to the Women’s Center.

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SU student athletes launch their “I don’t say” campaign.

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Students learn how to see life through different lenses.

After her speech, Rinku Sen signs copies of her books, “Stir it Up” and “The Accidental American.”

Students honored at scholarship dinner Mary Grace Keller News Editor

Run to work, attend class, complete homework, socialize with friends — repeat. College students have to become masters of this multitasking routine, but there are ways to lighten the load.

Scholarships are a godsend for some students, and the annual Spirit of Generosity Scholarship and Loan Dinner is a way to recognize scholarship recipients and their benefactors.

Tuesday, March 24, the Tuscarora Room in Reisner Dining Hall was packed to the brim with people for the scholarship event.

The Shippensburg University Foundation partnered with the university to present a night of gratitude to those who have supported students through scholarship.

John Clinton, CEO and president of the SU Foundation, told the crowd how scholarship endowments are increasing. Fundraising through the SU Foundation surpassed its goal of $45 million by $17 million, and 20 new scholarships were formed since 2007.

“They truly help students dream big and truly change lives,” Clinton said of the university’s benefactors.

After a dinner of steak and pota-

toes, catered by Chartwells, three seniors rose to the podium to speak about their scholarship experiences.

Joe Bucher, who is graduating from the early childhood education major, benefits from the Anthony F. and Valerie Ceddia Leadership Scholarship. Like many students, Bucher works to pay his way through school.

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Lisa Robbins was one of the seniors to speak. She will leave SU with a degree in accounting and finance.

He said his scholarship helped him to cut back on the hours spent at his three jobs, allowing him more time to focus on his studies.

Bucher left SU after his first year to try out another state school, then decided to return. Volunteering at the Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School helped Bucher discover that he wants to be a teacher.

Bucher is also a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, involved in the Big Buddy program at the lab school and is an orientation leader.

He currently student-teaches at the kindergarten level.

After a round of applause, Lisa Robbins replaced Bucher on stage to share her experience from the John L. Grove College of Business.

Robbins will graduate with a double major in accounting and finance.

She is a recipient of the Michael and Nancy Pinkowicz Business Scholarship and the Shippensburg University Foundation Scholarship.

The accredited business program and the instant connection she felt with campus attracted Robbins to SU. Since starting out as an eager freshman, Robbins has completed the number of credit hours required to take the Certified Public Accountant exam in just four years — a statement met with gasps of sur-

prise from the audience.

Robbins is the president of the Investment Management Program (IMP) at SU, which manages the Wisman Fund, totaling $140,000.

At this level, members of IMP can now start to use the fund to award scholarships to students.

After graduation, Robbins has a job lined up in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Robbins attributes part of her academic success to the support of her benefactors.

“I know you truly make a difference in our lives, because you have made a difference in mine,” Robbins said.

Representing the College of Arts and Sciences, Ryan Spangler stepped up to share his accomplishments and gratitude. Spangler benefits from the Biology Senior Scholarship.

Being a member of the cross-country and track-and-field teams, as well as a biology major, Spangler knows what it is like to manage a hectic schedule.

Thanks to his scholarship, Spangler has been able to spend more time conducting undergraduate research the past three semesters.

In high school, Spangler never went above and beyond, but when he came to SU he decided to seize

the opportunity.

“Over time, I would find that SU had a great deal more to offer me,” Spangler said.

The reputation of the track-andfield team originally drew Spangler to SU, and he credits the team as being the glue that held him together over the years.

“I’ve gotten more than my money’s worth here at Shippensburg University,” Spangler said.

Now that graduation is approaching, Spangler is applying to medical school.

While he waits for acceptance letters, he will be working on Alzheimer’s disease research at Johns Hopkins.

Marian Schultz, former dean of academic programs and services and library and multi media services, provided a benefactor’s perspective.

Schultz shared her love for SU as both an employee and a parent — her three children are SU alumni.

After an evening of many speeches, SU President George “Jody” Harpster brought the event to a close, praising the students and thanking the benefactors.

“This university has earned a great reputation because of our students,” Harpster said.

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Police Briefs Head Start bus damaged

A bus driver for the Shippensburg University Head Start program reported to university police of damage done to one of the buses on March 10. The bus was parked near the Spiritual Center when it was vandalized. Sometime between 4 p.m. on March 9, and 7:15 a.m. on March 10, an unknown person or persons broke the yellow crossing arm off of the front of the bus while it was parked. The arm will need to be replaced and the incident remains under investigation.

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Asst. News Editor “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink,” goes Samuel Coleridge’s poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

The English poem is about three sailors stuck at sea, who are all dying of thirst, but the only water they can find is the ocean’s plentiful and undrinkable salt water.

These sailors are not alone as people around the world are facing water shortages and often have little option other than to drink contaminated water, if it is available at all. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 1.8 billion people worldwide use water sources polluted with feces, which can lead to death due to water-borne diseases.

2015 marks the end of the International Decade of Action “Water for Life” campaign, a mission to teach communities around the world how to access fresh water and prevent contamination.

The United Nations (UN) -led program started in 2005 and has spawned a multitude of inquiries into the planet’s consumption and usage of water.

Strides have been made in managing water resources in the past decade; however, WHO estimates that in another 10 years, half the world’s population will be living in a water-stressed area, a term defined by the UN as having less than 1,700 cubic meters (approximately 446,000 gallons) of water available per person, every year.

This quantity, though it seems large, dissipates quickly in industrialized nations, where 1,847 gallons of water are used to process and prepare one pound of beef, according to The Huffington Post.

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In October 2010, Lake Mead’s water level was at 1,082.36 feet above sea level, showing the infamous bathtub-like ring.

Water scarcity (approximately 264,172 gallons of available water per capita, per year) affects 700 million people in regions around the world — the southwestern U.S. being one of them.

“The severity of the drought requires us to start now,” Toni Atkins, a Californian state lawmaker, said.

She was referring to putting a $1 billion spending package into action, which was approved by Gov. Edmund “Jerry” Brown last Friday.

Much of the funds are to improve the state’s infrastructure to relieve communities with dwindling water supplies, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

“The severity of the drought requires us to start now.”

–Toni Atkins Brown declared a state of emergency in January due to the drought.

“The state has continued to lead the way to make sure California is able to cope with an unprecedented drought,” the state’s website says.

Seven U.S. states that gather their water from Lake Mead are facing potential water rationing measures, which would be declared by the federal government if the reservoir drops 12 more feet, according to news source WRAL-TV. Amber Phillips, the Las Vegas Sun’s correspondent for Washington, D.C., described the possible action as “the most severe drought-protection program the Southwest has ever seen.”

Water levels in Lake Mead over the past year have reached the low-

est point since 1937, a period when the reservoir was still reaching maximum capacity after it was first operational in 1935, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Records.

The Environmental Protection Agency cites several factors are responsible for the drought in the Southwest, including decreases in both springtime precipitation and snowpack on the Rocky Mountains.

Global climate change is the root cause for water shortages, but it is not the only reason. The increasing population and depletion of aquifers are variables to consider as well.

“This could potentially lead to conflicts,” the EPA’s website states, referring to the increasing competition of water amongst states and tribes and potentially, the U.S. and Mexico.

The decreasing water level of the Dead Sea is also raising eyebrows.

As Israel and Jordan gather increasing amounts of fresh water from the Jordan River, the major contributor to the sea, water levels continue to fall.

Bill Weir, a reporter for CNN, recently wrote an article suggesting decreasing water supplies around the Dead Sea could cause a regional conflict — a thought reminiscent of the Six Day War. “If there is the slightest hope for a path to peace in the Middle East, it will probably have something to do with water,” Weir said.

By 2030, the population of Earth is estimated to have just 60 percent of the water it needs if major global polices are not changed, according to a U.N. analysis reported by Time magazine.

Miranda Payne of Chambersburg came to the university police on March 16, to report to the university police department of damage done to her vehicle. Payne said she parked her black 2005 Dodge sedan on York Drive near Presidents Hall on March 15, around noon. She left her vehicle, and when she returned she found the right side of the vehicle’s hood was damaged. The damage appears to have been caused by someone sitting on or walking on the hood. There were dents and a couple of superficial scratches to the hood. No damage estimate was received as of this time and the incident remains under investigation.

Vandalism in men’s restroom A member of the Shippensburg University grounds crew contacted the university police to report an incident of vandalism on March 21.

Officers found that someone entered the men’s restroom at the student recreation area and broke a plastic light fixture cover and strewn paper towels over the floor. The light cover was smashed on the concrete floor. A preliminary estimate of $50 has been made for its replacement.

There are no suspects at this time, but the investigation is continuing.

Assault in McLean Hall II A male resident of McLean Hall II came to the university police to report he was assaulted in his residence hall room on March 22.

The victim said at approximately 2 a.m. that morning several individuals had entered his room and punched him in the head and face.

This assault was apparently a carryover from a previous incident that occurred earlier at an off campus party at Hot Point Commons. The police are continuing to investigate the incident and charges are pending against any and all suspects identified through the investigation.

Harassment via text messages A female resident of Presidents Hall reported to the university police on March 24, that an unknown person has been harassing her via text message. The victim said she started receiving the messages last semester but is more concerned recently due to a change in the content and tone of the messages. The messages appear to be originating from a series of random numbers, possibly generated by a phone app that attempts to allow the sender to remain anonymous. The incident remains under investigation at this time, and charges are pending if a suspect is identified.

Vandalism in Seavers Hall basement The resident director of Seavers Hall reported to university police that an incident of vandalism occurred in the basement of the building on March 25. The director told officers that sometime between the hours of 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on March 22, an unknown person or persons damaged a pillar. As a result, a hole the size of a dinner plate was found. No damage estimate is available at this time and the investigation is continuing.

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A6 Knowing your resources: Etter Health Center Mary Grace Keller News Editor

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During the first week of college students face orientation. A lot of fun happens, but a lot of touchy subjects are brought up as well — alcohol, drugs, domestic violence and sexual assault.

Generally, people try not to think about the last two, but these incidents do occur. What is important is to know how to take care of yourself or a friend after an assault.

In the basement of McLean II sits Etter Health Center. Dr. Todd Peterson and his team of nurses work to serve the students of Shippensburg University; whether that means treating an illness or helping someone who has been sexually assaulted.

“We desire that any student who has been sexually assaulted, that they go to the emergency room where they can have what’s called a forensic evaluation — an evaluation to collect evidence,” Peterson said.

“Even if they’re not sure how they want to use that evidence or if they want to proceed, you have a limited

time to collect evidence appropriately as possible,” Peterson said.

It is best to have an examination within the first 36 hours of the assault. After seven days it can be difficult to collect good evidence.

However, the choice is up to the student. Etter staff will treat any injuries to the best of the their ability and test for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) as well.

Tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia have to be sent off campus to a lab for screening, and in those specific cases students would be billed.

Etter does have free over-thecounter medication available for some illnesses, but prescriptions can be provided to students who need to buy medicine from a pharmacy.

Naturally, some students are afraid to explain to their parents why they need medicine for an STI. For those concerned with confidentiality, a student can choose whether to have their insurance billed or pay through other means.

Keystone Health in Chambersburg is a federally funded clinic that can provide free testing and treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia,

HIV and syphilis. In Shippensburg, Pregnancy Ministries Resource Center can provide free screening for gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Etter is completely confidential.

Peterson is not going to call the parents of a student that walks in for an appointment.

For students who are under 18, mandated reporting is required in cases of abuse to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

Usually, Peterson sees one or two SU students a semester with injuries relating to domestic violence or sexual assault, but not every case is reported.

“However, people come in with all sorts of stories and we do our best to get the information from the student that they’re willing to give us,” Peterson said.

One in two women and one in five men have experienced some type of sexual violence in their lives, according to nomore.org.

Etter is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Peterson is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week and nurses are also present on weekends. A nurse is available for emergency walk-ins, but other

students should call 717-477-1458 ahead of time to make an appointment.

“You’re going to face a non-judgmental atmosphere and environ-

ment when you come to the health center, so that you can be open and honest about your circumstance and what has happened,” Peterson said.

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Pa lawmakers discuss definition of charity

One dead, two injured at Fort Meade, Maryland

Iran nuclear deal still under, 18 months

Shippensburg — The Shippensburg University Council of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of making minor changes to the Student Code and Conduct Process.

Roger Serr, the vice president for student affairs, said the changes were made in order for the university to better respond to cases of sexual assault.

“Victims of sexual assault or rape will be granted amnesty within the Student Code and Conduct Process for violating rules related to the use of drugs and/or alcohol,” is one of the recent additions to the manual.

The draft will be sent to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors for further assessment.

Harrisburg — Legislators in Pennsylvania are debating a proposal that, if approved, would amend the commonwealth’s constitution in regard to tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations, reported the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The amendment would grant lawmakers more authority over what institutions receive tax exemptions.

Some argue nonprofit organizations may be granted more exemptions, while others say it is not that simple.

The amendment’s language suggests the power to define charities and decide who to tax will be shifted away from the judicial branch and be given to the legislative branch.

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Dr. Todd Peterson is a professional medical physician who has spent two years working at Etter Health Center.

Fort Meade, Maryland — National Security Agency (NSA) police officers at Fort Meade, Maryland, shot at a vehicle after it failed to abide by safety instructions and accelerated in the direction of a police car, according to CNN. Two people were in the vehicle that disobeyed procedures for entering an NSA gate. One of the individuals from the vehicle was shot dead and two others were injured, including an NSA police officer.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced it is working with the NSA and other law enforcement agencies to investigate the incident.

The scene was away from the central buildings of the compound. Terrorism is thus far not suspected as a cause of the incident.

Switzerland — Ongoing negotiations between six nations and Iran, regarding to what degree the latter party can use nuclear power, are struggling to reach a conclusion, according to the BBC. The United Nations Security Council, which includes Russia, China, the U.S., the United Kingdom and France, along with Germany have been discussing a nuclear deal with Iran for a year and a half.

Iran has been developing nuclear facilities for what it claims are for producing electricity and peaceful means, while other nations are concerned about Iran developing a nuclear weapon in secret.

The western governments hope to reach a deal that will allow Iran to continue its nuclear program Source: CNN in such a way that would not provide Iran with enough resources to make a weapon.

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Ted Cruz’s Earth gets warmer Controversial issues this week Cruz considers himself modern-day Galileo Galilei TYLER LAW

Opinion Editor If U.S. senator and now presidential candidate Ted Cruz ever stops being crazy, then I will stop talking about him; but, for now, the crazy rolls on.

Cruz compared people who think that climate change is influencing the Earth to “flat-Earthers,” people who believe the Earth is flat.

The flat Earth theory has not been reputable in hundreds of years, but apparently Cruz has missed that, just like he has been missing massive amounts of climate change data.

In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Cruz described himself as a modern-day Galileo Galilei.

Cruz has finally gone so crazy that he believes he is as influential and important as the man who developed the telescope and discovered Jupiter’s moons. All this because he does not believe the Earth is flat, even though practically nobody else

on the planet believes that.

This is coming from the man who was named the chair of the Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness. It is slightly alarming that a man in that position does not believe widely tested science is true.

In an interview with reporter Jay Root, regarding climate change experts, Cruz said, “They brand you a heretic. Today, the global warming alarmists are the equivalent of the flat-Earthers. It used to be [that] it is accepted scientific wisdom the Earth is flat, and this heretic named Galileo was branded a denier.”

Despite the fact that the Earth is still getting warmer, Cruz continues to bash climate change experts.

In a recent interview, Cruz tried to use an article from a 1970s edition of Newsweek that talked about the idea of “global cooling” to debunk climate change.

Even the author of the article from Newsweek has said that it should not be used to try and debunk the idea of global warming or climate change.

This does not deter Cruz’s craziness, though.

During his speech declaring his run for the White House in 2016, Cruz openly bashed “Obamacare,” — the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — and promised to repeal “every word” of the law. The next day, Cruz made the announcement that he and his family were getting new health insurance through the federal exchange created by the ACA. Maybe Cruz is the biggest hypocrite in the Senate, maybe he is hoping the exchange will fail and he can exploit it, or maybe he has just given up.

Nobody really knows why Cruz took this route to get his insurance, but it is obvious that Cruz can afford whatever healthcare he wants. Despite that fact, he and his family are now on the federal exchange.

Time will tell what Cruz’s political stances will be for the 2016 election, but it is certain that he will be a hot topic, as the media tends to flock to outlandish statements and nonsensical attitudes.

Indiana passes “religious freedom” law Indiana legislators passed a law that allows business owners to legally deny service to indivuduals based on “religious views.” This has caused an uproar from the LGBTQ community and other civil rights groups.

Texas debates Confederate flag license plates A group of men in Texas that call themselves, “sons of confederate veterans” have sued the state of Texas for not allowing them to have specialized license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag from the Civil War. Time will tell how state officials rule.

Florida man suing strip club over private rooms A paraplegic man in Florida is suing a strip club after he discovered there were not wheelchair accessable ramps leading to the upstairs private rooms. He was offered a room on the lower floor but refused, his lawyer commented saying, “separate but equal is not equal.”

Chemicals found in major companies’ foods Nestle, McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts are all taking steps to move away from chemical-ridden foods. Nestle is removing artificial flavoring from more than 200 products and Dunkin’ Donuts will be removing whitening agents from various products.

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Clarkson brings ‘Top Gear’ to grinding halt CHRISTOPHER ERICSON Asst. Opinion Editor

To those across the pond, it seems absurd that most in the United States have never so much as heard of “Top Gear,” a wildly popular British television show, focusing primarily on cars. Worse, an even smaller number of Americans have watched the show, and only a fraction of them watch it religiously. Do not let the lack of popularity of “Top Gear” in the United States fool you — it is one of the biggest television programs in the world.

In 2010, “Top Gear” was being watched by about 350 million viewers in 170 countries, every week.

For reference, in its sixth season, “American Idol” was averaging 37.44 million viewers per week, in the United States. This year’s Super Bowl, with a mere 114.4 million

viewers, was the most-watched television event in America, ever. And so it bears repeating: “Top Gear” is mind-boggling popular.

That is what makes the March 25 announcement from the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) that co-host Jeremy Clarkson will not have his contract renewed all the more shocking.

Clarkson is considered, by many, as something of a “first among equals” with his fellow co-hosts, James May and Richard Hammond.

He is wildly popular and, to many, he is one of the main draws of “Top Gear.” Clarkson is completely irreplaceable, at least as far as the show’s legion of fans are concerned, and so the decision to fire him is extremely controversial.

The announcement came as a result of an incident that occurred on March 4. Clarkson had come back to the Simonstone Hall Hotel late,

and was informed that he would not be served a hot meal. He then proceeded to scream and verbally abuse “Top Gear” producer Oisin Tymon for 20 minutes, physically assaulting him for another 30 seconds, before a witness stepped in and ended the attack.

No one is disputing that these are the events as they happened. There were multiple witnesses, and the facts of the story are consistent regardless of who is recounting them.

Many are reflecting on the fact that this incident was not wholly unpredictable. Rumors of Clarkson being difficult to work with have existed for some time, and he has allegedly come close to being fired in the past.

Fans of “Top Gear” have been aware of this sort of behavior for years, but have largely been apathetic to Clarkson’s faults, due to how entertaining he is on screen. James May perhaps said it best: “The man is a

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Unfortunate as it is, the BBC is making the right decision here. Being difficult to work with and assaulting someone, both physically and verbally, are two very distinct categories.

Too often, production companies and celebrities have a habit of forgiving the crimes of its biggest stars.

Director Roman Polanski was arrested in 1977 for raping a 13-yearold girl and pled guilty to the charge of unlawful sex with a minor. He fled from the United States to Europe and continues to direct movies.

He won an Oscar for Best Director for The Pianist in 2002.

Similarly, Chris Brown has maintained his status as a superstar, despite assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. As Seth Rogan said, “You can literally beat the s*** out of a nominee, and they’ll ask you to perform twice at the Grammys.” For

some reason, we tolerate behavior like that in the name of money, or image.

The BBC’s firing of Clarkson makes it absolutely clear that the safety and dignity of its workers are more important than money or image. It will not tolerate behavior like that and neither should the public.

This incident could have very easily been swept under the rug, but instead, the BBC chose to tackle the situation head on, and make the hard decision. For that, it should be applauded.

The future of “Top Gear” is uncertain. The fate of the show rests primarily on Clarkson’s two co-hosts, and many fans believe and hope they will also leave the show and work with Clarkson elsewhere, on a similar program. Only time will tell what they decide to do and what the future of “Top Gear” will look like.

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Car manufacturing company Tesla will soon unveil a line of new cars capable of driving themselves.

“We can, basically, go between San Francisco and Seattle without the driver doing anything,” Elon Musk, Tesla CEO said to The Huffington Post. This new change in how people will get from point A to point B in their everyday lives is exciting drivers, but confusing insurance companies.

In response to fear surrounding the cars’ abilities, Musk commented, “It’s auto-steering in the sense of autopilot, like on an aircraft,” said Musk. “There’s an expectation that the pilot is paying attention.”

We could soon see the day when there are more cars on the road driving themselves than cars being driven directly by humans.

Indiana recently passed a law that allows businesses, when taken to court, to cite religious freedoms as a defense for not serving customers. Opponents of the law noted that it was most likely going to lead to waves of legal discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

So, what we really have here is Indiana giving a free pass to bigots. If a business does not want to serve someone, for whatever reason, now all they have to do is cite religious freedom when taken to court and the matter will disappear.

A number of public figures have already condemned the new law.

Apple CEO Tom Cook, who is openly gay and could be fairly discriminated against by the law, commented that he was “deeply disappointed” by the law.

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Pregnancy Resource Center offers free testing and a dose of humanity HUNTER WOLFE

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RN Cindy Booher performs ultrasounds for patrons at the

Shippensburg’s PMI Pregnancy Resource Center is a little office filled with a lot of love.

When Center Director Robin Kell greeted me at the door, the first thing I noticed was the skip in her step. Enthusiasm trailed in her wake. Even before we sat down to talk about the center’s services, I could tell that helping people was more than a job for her — it was a compulsion.

Shippensburg hosts one of the four pregnancy resource centers in Pennsylvania, and the organization’s services include more than its name suggests. On top of pregnancy tests, PMI offers STD testing, healthy relationship education and ongoing support for expecting Photo by Hunter Wolfe parents. The keynote? All of the services are free.

Chambersburg office.

“Everything is free and confidential to anybody that has need,” Kell said. “If you have a need, we’re here to try and help meet that need.”

Kell sat me down in a quaint room dressed in cozy furnishings and warm lighting. Beckoning my attention were several informational brochures on a coffee table next to me. Education, Kell explained, is PMI’s only agenda.

At PMI, patrons are armed with information so that they are able to tackle a variety of life challenges. Kell and her volunteers use flip charts to inform patrons on STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV/AIDS. Educational videos are used to counsel individuals and couples in healthy relationship strategies.

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Disney princesses surprise kids at annual Children’s Fair NATALIE EASTWOOD

Asst. Ship Life Editor Wearing a butter-cup yellow dress, a little girl teetered into the Children’s Fair and into the arms of Ariel, who sparkled in her fitted green mermaid tail. Ariel crouched down to the girl, Cara Buck, and

wrapped her in a hug.

“I was very excited because I knew she would be,” Cara’s mother, Jennifer Buck, said of her daughter when they walked into Heiges Field House and saw the Disney princesses. Cara became even more excited when she spotted Rapunzel and Cinderella.

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Theater at Shippensburg University dressed up as princes, princesses, Mr. Incredible and as a scarecrow to encourage children to attend their playhouse performances. Their costumes added a sprinkle of magic to the field house, which was crowded with booths, students, community members and the hip-level and knee-ranging children whom the

event catered to.

As the 33rd annual fair, the field house was packed on Saturday, March 28. Organizations from the community as well as SU set up booths with games, prizes and crafts. Children flew up and down in the Frozen-themed moon bounce, punched air-filled bags in the blowup obstacle course, carefully poured

sand into jars for sand art and sat perfectly still for face painting. Admittance and crafts were free, but people could purchase 25 cent tickets to play the games.

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‘CHILDREN’S FAIR’ FROM C1 It is an inexpensive event for families to enjoy, said Kelsey Roman, adviser for the Center of Engagement, Service and Learning (CESL), which hosted the event.

“We just want the kids to go away with something they could not get at home,” Roman said, adding that it is a sad thing to have to say. Not all families can afford to go to amusement parks and expensive vacations, but the fair provides children with a fun experience.

Since this is the first year CESL arranged the Children’s Fair, Roman said they changed some of the events to focus on more sustainable learning. There were more games geared toward education and allowing the children to learn as they played and made crafts, Roman said.

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RN Cindy Booher (left) shows educational literature to center Director Robin Kell (right).

‘PREGNANCY RESOURCES’ FROM C1 Brochures and pamphlets help guide discussions on abortion.

The resource center does not perform or refer for abortions, but it does educate on the matter. Kell explained that making a thoughtful decision, in any situation, means first gathering all the information. Kell and her volunteers want to foster a non-judgmental environment where patrons can get the facts they need to make an informed decision.

“We’re not here to judge. We’re here to be there for people.”

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“We’re not here to judge,” said Kell. “We’re here to be there for [people].” She firmly believes that in difficult situations, sometimes it just takes one person in someone’s life that says “I’m going to be there for you.” Kell wants to be that

person.

I lost track of time during my interview with Kell, because I was so enthralled by her unabated passion to help people.

Kell started with PMI back in 2001. Inspired by her son, who had just departed for a missions trip to Romania, Kell was eager to find her own way to help others. A chance TV advertisement pointed her toward PMI. “I called the number, and the rest is history!” Kell said.

Kell’s passion is more deeply rooted than her early days at PMI. At just 19, Kell had her own unplanned pregnancy with her fiancé at the time. She remembers feeling fear, shame and embarrassment, none of which she believed should be attached to the beauty of a pregnancy. It took confiding in a close friend and hearing that word — “congratulations” — that she finally experienced the excitement.

Kell and her fiancé broke the news to their parents who supported them throughout the pregnancy.

Kell married her fiancé soon after, and they have been together ever since.

In her 14 years with the

pregnancy resource center, Kell has thrived off of educating the community about a topic that is close to her heart.

Kell cited one experience that stood out more prominently than most.

“A young lady came into our center, and she had already had three abortions. And here she was — pregnant again.

And she wasn’t sure what she was going to do. And as her story unfolds, you got a glimpse of factors of why abortion was chosen [in her situation]. Her first abortion was at the suggestion of her mother. And that just led to the second and the third, because there was no significant support there.

“When she came in, she came with her boyfriend. He was the father of her third abortion. He just figured she would go have another one. After we talked extensively, she left, and I had no idea what she was going to choose. And here’s where the gift of time comes in: a week had passed, and she called, and she said, “I want to do the right thing this time. Could you schedule me for an ultrasound?”

Kell stressed that she and

her staff are present to assist patrons regardless of their decisions.

“When it feels like there’s no one else out there for them,” Kell said, “I want to be their cheerleader. I want to tell them ‘you can do it!’”

PMI is not just for women — men are encouraged just as much as women to take advantage of its services.

“We had a gentleman come in [for STD testing] and after he had his test, he decided to come back in and go through our healthy relationship development session. He loved it so much, he started inviting some of his friends to come along with him!”

The PMI Pregnancy Resource Center is nestled in Shippensburg at 20 E. Burd St., but it is not uncommon to find them stepping out of their office space and into the community. On Wednesday, April 1, Kell will have a “fun table” set up in the Ceddia Union Building at Shippensburg University to share information about the center and its free services.

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Kids got to let out their “Frozen fever” inside a Frozen-themed bounce house.

The Shippensburg Kiwanis Club and the university’s affiliated club, Circle K, had a joint booth filled with books and board games, which were all donated. Eye-level with the table, one girl dressed in all pink clutched a an equally pink picture book in her left hand as her right hand reached for another.

Students volunteered their help at various stations, such as the popular nail-painting booth.

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Student spotlight: “Fashionista” Rebekah Elbel Laura Binczak Staff Writer

Starbucks at 6:15 p.m. is busier than one would think. The baristas are shuffling back and forth trying to get drinks out to customers as fast as possible. While students patiently wait for their beverages, a Shippensburg University student, Rebekah Elbel walks in. She is wearing a brightly colored pink coat despite the freezing temperatures and dark, cloudy skies brewing outside. As she sits down across from me, a radiant and contagious smile begins to show.

“My absolute dream job would be to be a stylist. I would love to maybe even work for Kate Spade someday.”

—Rebekah Elbel Elbel is currently a junior majoring in business administration with hopes of someday working for a large fashion retailer. Not only does Elbel attend school full-time but she also works two jobs during the school year, manages her own fashion blog and interns with College Fashionista as well as GIANT Food Stores.

Elbel not only has a love for fash-

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ion, but she also enjoys the business aspect as well. Last summer, she worked as a GIANT Food Stores operation intern in Hagerstown, Maryland, where she worked alongside the customer operations manager and non-perishable manager.

Even though the internship did not give her a chance to work with fashion, Elbel was able to learn the ins and outs of the retail industry.

As an intern with GIANT she had the opportunity to meet people from the Netherlands who came to the United States to discuss future GIANT Food Stores and the process in which they go through to open a new store.

When summer ends and the school year begins, Elbel puts her internship with GIANT aside and focuses on her internship with College Fashionista where she talks to students on campus about the latest fashion trends. With the internship, she is not only able to express herself, but she is also able to share her love of fashion with other students around campus.

Elbel has always had a love for fashion but said she has gotten a great deal of her inspiration from the women in her life. She explained that her boyfriend’s grandmother also dreamed of working in the fashion industry when she was younger and urges her to follow her dreams no matter what people say or believe.

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to be a stylist,” she said, “I would love to maybe even work for Kate Spade someday.”

As she talked about her College Fashionista internship, she mentioned her personal blog, which is her biggest inspiration.

In September 2014, Elbel started her own fashion blog called “Beauty is Fleeting,” in which she writes blog posts on life, fashion, beauty and much more.

“I’ve always liked writing, but I’ve come to really love it,” she said with a smile. “Creating this blog was a way for me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.”

Not only has she received positive feedback from her friends about her blog, but she has also received great feedback from other people from around the country.

“Creating this blog was a way for me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.” ­­—Rebekah Elbel So far, Elbel shows no signs of stopping or giving up on her big dreams. She works hard each and every day to balance school, work, a successful blog and her personal life. She takes life one day at a time and proves that the sky is the limit.

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Junior Rebekah Elbel writes her own fashion blog.

Professor spotlight: From SU student to professor Jessica Richardson Staff Writer

Kathryn Shirk, or Dr. Shirk, has been familiar with Shippensburg University since she went to the elementary school on campus when she was a child.

A native to Shippensburg, Shirk began teaching at SU in the fall of 2012. Currently, she is teaching intermediate physics II, quantum I and math and numerical techniques.

“I really like to teach quantum because it’s new and weird to students, but I also like astronomy Photo by Jessica Richardson because the students are a diverse Kathryn Shirk decided to teach group,” Shirk said.

Before teaching at SU, Shirk physics after getting her Ph.D. was a student at the university.

She also attended Penn State, after which she worked for an engineering firm, Booz Allen Ham“I had to teach as part ilton, in Washington, D.C., where of the Ph.D. program and she worked with the Department of Defense contracts with the Na- was one of the few who tional Security Agency. really liked it. When I Shirk then continued her edfinished I wanted to go ucation at Purdue University, where she earned her doctorate somewhere that valued and worked in materials engineer- teaching and Shippensing to make materials that absorb burg does that.” sound. During her time at Purdue ­­—Kathryn Shirk with the doctorate program, she realized she wanted to teach.

“I had to teach as part of the Ph.D. program and was one of the Recently, Shirk with two of her few who really liked it. When I fin- students, Eric Novak and Robyn ished I wanted to go somewhere Collette, attended the Amerithat valued teaching and Ship- can Physical Society to present pensburg does that,” Shirk said. research where they used a 3-D

printer to create micro-fluidic devices.

There were about 9,000 attendees and the abstract of the research had to be submitted and accepted in order to attend.

Shirk said that the fact that they got accepted was exciting, and she wants to get more research done this summer in order to continue to have students present their research.

She likes to encourage herself and her students to do research.

“I think everyone should take physics at some point because it is about how stuff works,” Shirk said.

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Feeling thirsty for a mocktail? UNO: Dominican style at SU TU NGO

Web Director Reach Out, a Shippensburg University honors service group, hosted a Dominican game night on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The night was full of laughter, Dominican music, dominoes and UNO. Everyone who has played UNO should be familiar with the rules of the party card game and how things can get wild with a drop of a card.

In addition to the regular rules of UNO, there are three new rules; stacking numbered cards, stacking draw cards and special action cards.

The rules were explained to the students who attended the event

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by Tori Walls, cultural committee member of Reach Out. Nikki Miller, public relations for Reach Out, described Dominican game night as “a way for students to wind down and learn to play Dominican games.”

Reach Out’s group page on SU’s website says, “Our mission is to support both domestic and international educational programs through establishing local partnerships while emphasizing cultural understanding.”

Once a year, 12 members of Reach Out travel to Dominican Republic to help improve the quality of education.

Superheroes from Stone Ridge Commons are all the rage at the Mocktail Mix-Off.

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Walking into the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multi-purpose room on Thursday, March 26, the first thing many people saw were several rows of tables, all with different themes ranging from “Finding Nemo” to zombies. The dim lights only added to the buzz in the air as the different group members for each table bustled around, trying to get the blenders working, the ingredients sorted and the final touches on each display as the doors opened to the public.

Residence Hall Association’s (RHA) first Mocktail Mix-Off and Beer Goggle Olympics kicked off as students filed in the doors, looking to see what tables had the best mocktails. But this event was not

only for the mocktails.

One of the other reasons was that the Homecoming Committee decided to announce what next year’s theme would be. Many gathered around the stage as a video came on, running through what past year’s themes had been. There was a collective cheer as the opening credits to a Marvel movie were shown, which explained that this year’s theme is superheros.

After the announcement, the focus returned to the different drinks.

Many groups were anxious to see what drinks would win over the judges, but were also excited for the The People’s Choice Award, which was won by the group that raised the most money at its table. The mix-off was held to raise money for The Harbor, a local spot to help keep Shippensburg High School

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The Ship-N-Slide mocktail tied for second place.

students off the streets and give them sober fun.

Nicole Nicholson, RHA president and this year’s homecoming queen, explained that RHA wanted to have an event to raise money for a charity, but were not sure where to start.

When the RHA executive board went to a national conference, Nicholson explained that they kept hearing about other schools putting on mocktail mix-offs and wanted to try it for themselves to see how the event would turn out.

Nicholson also said that many different groups were suggested for fundraising, but once RHA heard about The Harbor, Nicholson said the group thought it would go perfectly with the Beer Goggle Olympics they had also wanted to add to the event.

The Beer Goggle Olympics was a series of challenges that included how fast a student could finished a Mario Kart race and an obstacle course in which a student had to avoid obstacles as fast as they could.

As the night came to a close, it was announced that the total amount of money raised for The Harbor was more than $300.

First place went to National Residence Hall Honorary’s (NRHH) Pacifier mocktail.

Evan Jones, a member of NRHH, explained where the inspiration for the drink came from, “I like weird things and Disney.” He was referring to the fact that the drink was inspired by the Disney TV movie “Quints.” Jones also added, “I wanted to do something off-putting.”

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Steer straight, Mario!

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As the tension grew heavier, the players got wilder in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Red Zone on Thursday night.

The Red Zone is a place for students to gather together and play Xbox, Play Station, Wii, air hockey, fuse ball and other competitive games.

At 8 p.m. on March 26, a Mario Kart Wii tournament took place.

Twenty-one Shippensburg students played for the chance to win a $25, $50 or $75 American Express gift card.

Evan Landauer was the head chief of the tournament and provided great enthusiasm with the

students. Landauer provided tickets for students who attended to get free smoothies and soft pretzels.

While many were sipping on their raspberry and wild berry smoothies, the final three leading players competed for first, second and third place.

Maurice Costello, Austin Davis and Luke Strayer were in the final round. The excitement was outstanding in the game room. Everyone was hovering around to see who would be the winner of the $75 American Express gift card.

The competition finally paid off.

Strayer came in first winning the $75 gift card. Davis came in second and Costello came in third.

The night was a win for everyone, but Stayer is the Mario Kart champion.

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Reptiles invade The Thought Lot SARAH EYD

Staff Writer The Thought Lot swapped out its usual artwork and live music to host Shippensburg’s 2nd Annual Reptile and Small Animal Expo.

The expo was held in the morning and afternoon on Saturday, March 28, and attracted reptile lovers and curious minds of all ages.

The event featured approximately 20 reptile and reptile supply vendors, a face paint station and live educational demonstrations by Nic Bugg of Black Rock Reptiles.

Bugg did several demonstrations in intervals throughout the expo.

Bugg let audience members pet his reptiles. For many adults and children alike, it was their first time touching and learning about reptiles.

Adam Kuhn, the event’s orga-

nizer and owner for Timber Hill Reptiles, said he was very adamant about having a live demonstration at the expo. This is Kuhn’s second year organizing the event: However, he has set up as a vendor at similar expos all over the state.

“There’s a misconception that all snakes are slimy,” Kuhn said. “It was important to me to have an interactive component.”

Many visitors went home with a new pet. Two new reptile owners, Darrien Jenkins and Michael Diehl, both of Shippensburg, adopted a Lavender Corn Snake and a Pastel Ball Python. Jenkins had attended the event last year with her family but did not make a purchase until Saturday.

While some varieties were affordable, others can cost upward of $600. Vernon Kitchen Jr., owner of Genetics Lab Reptiles, had a $650 Banana Lemon Blast snake

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for sale. “It’s all about the different mutations,” he explained. “The rarer they are, the more they cost.”

Blake Truax, of Williamsport, Maryland, also purchased a reptile on Saturday. Truax took a heavy interest in reptiles and amphibians several years ago and has been a proud owner ever since. Saturday he purchased a Tegu lizard, which he named Tank the Tegu. Tank was actively shedding skin during the expo, a characteristic common among his breed.

The expo also doubled as a fundraiser. A portion of the entry fees were given to Shippensburg’s King’s Kettle Food Bank. Attendees were also encouraged to bring non-perishVendors show able canned off snakes for goods to donate. purchase at the

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Making a mountain out of Molehill Sarah Eyd

Staff Writer Peter Manhart, lead singer of the Chicago-based alternative band Molehill, stood on top of a table and chairs singing to a mesmerized crowd at The Thought Lot on Saturday, March 27. Just a week prior, Manhart and his band were in Austin, Texas, performing at debatably one of the hottest music festivals of the year, South by Southwest (SXSW).

While Shippensburg may seem like a drastic change of pace for Molehill, a band that has one ASCAP Plus Songwriting Award under its belt, is not new to The Thought Lot. Saturday was actually the band’s fourth time playing at the local venue. In addition to performing, the show doubled as the band’s release party for its newest EP “Tin God,” which was released in February.

The night started around 7:30 p.m., with opening solo act Evan Crider of Chambersburg. Crider is experienced in the local open mic scene and has played at The Thought Lot once before. His sound was reminiscent of emotional ’90s era alternative bands, but done on an acoustic guitar.

Moody lyrics like “dreaming of a place where I belong // a place

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Chambersburg’s Indie rockers, B-Sides, open Saturday night. to call my own,” accompanied by warm guitar-playing, were a stark contrast to the high-energy bands following him. This made Crider’s coffeehouse-esque vibes the perfect start to the evening.

Following Crider was Chambersburg’s self-proclaimed indie rock band, B-sides. Followers of the local music scene recognized B-sides’ lead singer and guitarist, Daniel Lemus. Lemus is also no stranger to the Thought Lot. He has accrued a following in the local scene through B-sides and through performing as a solo artist at The Thought Lot. B-sides’ opening riffs included a rock rendition of Johann Pechelbel’s famous “Canon in D.” The upbeat band had a great on-stage

presence. Lemus and Spencer Bowers, who played bass, often bounced and jumped up and down on stage, which would be hard not to do with the energy they had.

Drummer Jorge Menchu provided a strong backbone for the songs, solidifying the band’s rock ‘n’ roll sound. Songs like “In The Back Of Your Car,” featuring the lyrics “I want to give it to you baby, I want to give it to you right now,” got the crowd on its feet.

While the two opening acts would have satisfied most live-music lovers, the night was just getting started. When Molehill took the stage, the atmosphere in The Thought Lot quickly changed from a local-neighborhood music venue to a

full-blown rock stadium. Equipped with colored, vertical stage lights and powerful guitar riffs, audience members soon realized they were in for a treat.

Molehill’s influences, such as Muse, shined through their music. Audience member, Steven Brenize, who had seen Molehill at The Thought Lot before, said in his opinion Molehill is better than Muse. Brenize even went as far to say that, “Molehill is the band Muse wishes they were.”

The band’s set was an emotional rollercoaster. There were moments that borderlined on tear jerking, like during the song “February” — a sensitive, heartfelt ode to the band’s friend who committed suicide. Other songs like “A Thousand Fires,” elicited a warmer feeling in listeners. With a chorus consisting of lyrics, “I’ll burn the whole world down ‘til you feel warm again,” and slowpaced instrumentals, it was hard not to get entranced by the music.

The song ended with the band singing a cappella, in unison, which produced an amazingly whole-hearted feeling.

The warm fuzzy feeling did not end there. Near the end of the set, the band stopped to wish a fan in the audience a happy birthday. Like Brenize, Darin Robillard, the birthday boy had also seen Molehill before and is a self-proclaimed “huge

fan.”

While Molehill’s music and lyrics are remarkable enough, it was the band’s stage presence and performing skills that secure its spot as a great American rock band. It was clear that Manhart and the rest of the band have a bullet-proof relationship on and off stage and sincerely enjoy performing. The rest of the band is comprised of drummer Devin Staples, bassist Trevor Jones and keyboardist Greg Van Duiden.

The night ended with another song off Tin God, “Ghost Town,” which ended in a big slow clap from audience members.

After the show, the band stuck around to chat with fans and pose for photos. The band was staying overnight in Gettysburg, before heading to play in Washington, D.C. the next evening.

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Tame Impala keeps listeners guessing with its brand new single Joshua Torzillo Staff Writer

“Tame Impala makes psychedelic hypno-groove melodic rock music,” the band’s official website boldly states. If one were to take the word “rock” out of that sentence, Tame Impala’s latest single, “Let it Hap-

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pen,” would be summed up in one sentence.

Tame Impala, the musical project of Australia’s Kevin Parker, producer and instrumentalist for the band, made quite the splash with its first EP and full-length album “Innerspeaker.” It was Parker’s sophomore effort, “Lonerism,” that nabbed the band a Grammy nomination and was hailed by critics as one of the best albums of 2012.

Known for crunchy guitar riffs, infinitely-groovy basslines and laidback drumming, Parker surprised fans by adding layers of synthesizers to “Lonerism,” which gave the album a more developed sound than previous efforts.

“Let it Happen,” the first song released off of Tame Impala’s untitled third album, throws another curve-

ball at fans. Parker dabbled with electronic dance music when he collaborated with Mark Ronson in early 2015, but many thought he would save the more pop-sounding music for one of his other side projects.

However, “Let it Happen,” a sprawling eight-minute track full of minimalistic drums and synths-galore, shows that Parker is headed away from sounding like The Beatles to a sound more like Michael Jackson or Earth, Wind & Fire. The track is so different from Tame Impala’s earlier work that some fans might not have recognized Parker made it, if it was not for his highpitched, almost nasally voice.

With a straightforward groove, the song is easy to dance along to, but Parker adds a bit of melancholy to it with his voice and lyrics, sing-

ing, “If my ticker fails, make up some other story, but if I never come back, tell my mother I’m sorry.”

The song’s pop sound could give it the crossover appeal needed to climb the charts, but Tame Impala fans know the style of Parker’s writing and how it is more introverted and thoughtful than a club-banger.

The song takes a turn in the second half, promising eager fans a taste of old Tame Impala, mixed in with the new sonic-landscapes Parker is creating. Synth solos are thrown in, Parker’s voice changes to a Daft Punk style and a guitar hook is even thrown in.

It is hard to imagine Tame Impala making music without guitars, as it is a part of its signature sixties sound, but it seems Parker, while gravitating toward synthesizers,

still wants to incorporate the instrument into his music.

Parker, who writes his own music and plays every instrument for Tame Impala, will hit the road with his touring band this summer to support the release of the upcoming third album. With a departure from his classic ’60s-style rock into a more modern, dance-style track, Parker may alienate some of his fans, who may think he is selling out.

However, to the ears of a trained Tame Impala fan, “Let it Happen” has its own signature flair to it that only Kevin Parker can produce.

Soon to be armed with an arsenal of dance songs to play live, Tame Impala will have an eclectic set list for fans that will keep them moving, grooving and letting it happen.

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Luhrs Auditorium filled up well in advance of the 8 p.m. start of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) show Saturday night. The ever cheerful volunteers helped the steady stream of patrons to their seats as the sound system played classic country and country-rock songs.

The March 28 show was a triumphant return for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The band last appeared at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts center in October of 2013.

The opening act was JD and the Straight Shot. They may not yet be familiar to all, but a lot of people have heard their music. The song “Hard to Find” was in the Bill Murray movie “St. Vincent,” and the band has toured with The Allman Brothers Band and The Eagles.

Fans of the AMC TV show, “Hell on Wheels” recognized the song “Can’t Make Tears.”

It was a five-piece band — a double bass, a fiddle player and three

guitars — formed in 2001. Everybody but the bassist sang, and the vocals shined when they performed “White Bird” by It’s a Beautiful Day, and Little Feat’s “Let it Roll,” which ended their part of the show.

After a brief intermission, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band took the stage for a nearly two-hour performance. The band’s hits include “Mr. Bojangles,” “Bless the Broken

Road” and “Fishin’ in the Dark.”

The latter two were also hits for Rascal Flatts.

Band founders, Jeff Hanna and Jimmy Fadden, were on guitars and drums. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter also sang, and came up front to sing a few songs. John McEuen, who replaced Jackson Browne in 1966, did not sing, but his performances on fiddle, guitar, lap steel and ban-

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jo provided some of the show’s best music and humorous moments. Although music has worked out quite well for McKuen, standup could certainly be Plan B for him.

NGDB also covered some hits by other artists, but put their own recognizable stamp on them. The Beach Boys’ “Coconut Grove,” Michael Nesmith’s (from the band the Monkees) “Some of Shelley’s Blues,” and the American classic “Jambalaya (Down on the Bayou)” all got the NGDB treatment, to the delight of the audience.

Jimmy Fadden sang and played harmonica on “Goin’ up the Country,” a huge hit by Canned Heat, who performed it at Woodstock.

The band then performed “Working Man,” which Fadden wrote after touring with Willie Nelson for Farm Aid ’85.

JD and the Straight Shot returned to the stage and joined NGDB for the encore. The bands performed “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” a well-known folk song.

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is sure to return to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center in the future. In the meantime, plenty of other fantastic acts are already scheduled. You can check out upcoming shows at luhrscenter.com.

Links to JD and the Straight Shot and NGDB are: http://www. nittygritty.com and http://www. thestraightshotmusic.com/

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D3 BBC drops popular host after altercation Christian Bahnweg Staff Writer

Fresh on the heels of his suspension on March 10, “Top Gear” presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been removed from his position on the show. Clarkson was suspended on the recommendation of Danny Cohen, the BBC’s director of television.

Cohen asked that an internal investigation be launched after Clarkson reported himself to the BBC, following an incident on March 4 in which

he allegedly punched “Top Gear” producer Oisin Tymon.

The incident took place at the Simonstone Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire, after Clarkson was denied hot food at the end of the day’s filming. The hotel chef had already gone home.

According to Ken MacQuarrie, the director of BBC Scotland and the man who led the internal investigation, Clarkson physically attacked the producer, resulting in Tymon’s lip swelling and bleeding.

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Jeremy Clarkson, the now former host of “Top Gear.”

In addition to the physical assault, Clarkson verbally attacked Tymon, swearing at him and threatening to have him fired.

On March 25, Lord Tony Hall, the BBC’s director-general, announced that Clarkson’s three-year contract, which expires at the end of March, would not be renewed. Following the director-general’s statement of Clarkson’s dismissal, the North Yorkshire Police asked to see MacQuarrie’s report, stating that they would take any necessary actions.

It is unclear whether Clarkson’s co-stars, Richard Hammond and James May, will remain on the show, since both of their contracts are up for renewal at the end of the year. James May has even updated his Twitter profile to read “former TV presenter.”

The BBC has not decided whether it will broadcast the last three episodes of the season, which were pulled following Clarkson’s suspension, and Hall has asked BBC Two controller Kim Shillinglaw to handle the challenge of how to renew the show for the 2016 broadcast season.

Several candidates have been brought up as potential replacements for Clarkson, such as model and former racer Jodie Kidd, comedian John Bishop, Formula 1 reporter Suzi Perry, sports broadcaster Adrian Chiles or road tester Vicki Butler-Henderson, who counts Clarkson as a personal friend.

In addition, while Clarkson has been fired from “Top Gear,” that

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The popular BBC program must search for a new host. does not discount his return to the BBC, said creative director Allen Yentob.

“Top Gear” first began as a TV show in 1977. It was presented by television journalist Angela Rippon for its first two seasons, with a multitude of different presenters filling in during later seasons. The original Top Gear lasted for 45 seasons (a total of 515 episodes), until its cancellation in 2001.

In 2002, Jeremy Clarkson and

original series producer Andy Wilman convinced the BBC to reverse the decision to cancel the series.

The original presenters for the new seasons consisted of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and Jason Dawe, who only presented for the 2002 season, before being replaced

by James May. The trio of May, Clarkson and Hammond presented for another 21 seasons, totaling 174 episodes.

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James May (left) and Richard Hammond (right) must now decide their fate after losing co-host, Clarkson.

Angelina Jolie makes bold choice in cancer prevention Matthew Kline Staff Writer

Angelina Jolie recently announced her choice to have her ovaries removed to prevent cancer, sending the Internet and female community into a whirl.

Jolie is very much considered a sex symbol in today’s society, so her choice to remove her ovaries has a very positive effect on women. Dubbed “The Angelina Jolie Effect,” her decision has encouraged other women to have the surgery to help prevent ovarian cancer.

A large obstacle for many women to not opt for such a surgery is that they do not want to lose their

identity as a woman. They feel as if removing certain parts of their body will effect their womanhood.

Jolie has proven such a position false.

She recently did an op-ed piece for the New York Times, writing, “I feel feminine, and grounded in the choices I am making for myself and my family. I know my children will never have to say, ‘Mom died of ovarian cancer.’”

Research has shown that more and more women have been getting genetically tested to see if they are at risk for cancer. Many of them cite Jolie as the reason.

In the U.S., ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death for women.

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Actress Angelina Jolie.

Jolie has said a good portion of her decision to have the surgery has come from losing her grandmother, aunt and mother to cancer. When she received a blood test, she found that she carried the BRCA1 gene, a genetic mutation. This put her at 87 percent risk for breast cancer and a 50 percent risk for ovarian cancer.

The Internet made Jolie one of the trending topics on Twitter, making her decision and usually private medical procedure a more open topic. Many women have become more open to talking about it and taking preventive measures.

In sharing her decision, Jolie has inspired women in a positive way.

With more people coming out about these types of health and

medical issues, via social media, testing and similar treatments could become a trend and more common practice.

With the Jolie and others’ actions, it is easy to imagine that there will be more public conversation about ovarian and breast cancer and what preventive steps can be taken to help save more lives. Her strength and attitude will certainly be an inspiration for all women.

“I will not be able to have any more children, and I expect some physical changes; but I feel at ease with whatever will come, not because I am strong, but because this is a part of life. It is nothing to be feared.”

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Zayn Malik leaves One Direction in wake of scandal Fans come to his defense while Zayn says he wants ‘to be a normal 22-year-old’ Laura Kreiser A&E Editor

Zayn Malik, the second most popular band member of One Direction, has decided to leave the band.

On Wedensday, March 25, the band released a statement saying that while the band will continue as a four-piece for its world tour and fifth album, the band was saddened to see him leave.

“We’re really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him out love for the future.” This was part of the official statement posted on Facebook Wednesday.

Malik explained his reasons for leaving in the statement as well. “I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.”

Simon Cowell even commented, “I have seen him grow in confidence and I am truly sorry to see him leave.”

But this announcement came after Malik quit the One Direction tour, saying that it was stress that caused him to leave. Also, he left the tour just a day after photos were released of Malik with his arm around a woman, who was not his fiancé, Perrie Edwards of Little Mix, while partying in Thailand. He denied cheating on Edwards, going

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DailyMail said that these pictures were the breaking point for Malik, “He did nothing wrong but the amount of criticism he received was simply too much. He needs to get away.”

Although Malik gave an interview to The Sun, saying that being in One Direction did not make him happy. “I only ever tried to do it for the fans, it was only ever for them.

And, basically, I’m only upset I feel like I may have let them down in some sort of way.”

Malik said that the next step was “going to write, relax and chill.” Although, Malik was spotted heading off to a London studio. This has started rumors that Malik was going solo but Naughty Boy, a.k.a.

Sahhid Khan, said, “Zayn is going to feature on my next album.”

And while many fans worldwide are making their opinions known, Malik has dismissed cheating rumors and made known there are no hard feelings between the band members. Only time will tell if this will harshly impact One Direction’s or Malik’s careers.

Gillian Flynn has another hit with “Dark Places” Catherine Amoriello Staff Writer

Gillian Flynn, author of “Gone Girl,” has managed to write yet another intriguing novel. “Dark Places” chronicles the life of Libby Day, the sole survivor of a massacre in her own home, which claimed the lives of her mother and two sisters.

Similar to “Gone Girl,” the novel bounces back and forth between the past and the present. The story is centered on the Day Massacre and its sole survivor, Libby. The story everyone believes is that Libby’s brother, Ben, was a Satan worshipper and killed his mother and two young sisters in a satanic ritual.

Ben was accused of molesting a young girl just days before the massacre. As a young child, Libby testified against her brother and ul-

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timately sent him to prison.

Twenty-five years later, Libby visits her brother in prison for the first time and discovers that he does not blame her for falsely accusing him. Libby notices that Ben seems to be comfortable in prison, serving his time for another reason that he does not reveal.

Libby has lived off of donations from other people her whole life and begins to run out of money.

She finds an easy pay roll when she meets Lyle, a man who runs a “kill club.” This club is obsessed with famous murders and killers and some members go so far as to solve cold murder cases.

Lyle pays Libby for information and artifacts from the massacre, but as they both dig deeper into the life of her mother and brother, they find information that leads them to suspect that it was not just a planned set of murders carried out

by a serial killer.

Flynn has a gift for writing novels with unpredictable plot twists.

Her characters are so detailed that you feel as if you know them and have them completely figured out.

“Dark Places” is narrated by many different characters and switches between the past and present. Knowing this, you would think it would be easy to get lost along the way or even become bored. Instead, the constant change in timeframe and characters keeps the reader interested.

Once again, Flynn waits until the very end of the novel to reveal the truth, and only then is the reader able to put all of the pieces, woven throughout the story, together.

I would recommend reading “Dark Places” when you have a lot of spare time, because it is a book that is definitely hard to put down.

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Top 20 Billboard Artist

1. Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars 2. Maroon 5 3. Ed Sheeran 4. Ellie Goudling 5. Rihanna 6. The Weeknd 7. Taylor Swift 8. Fetty Wap 9. Pitbull & Ne-Yo 10. Flo Rida 11. Taylor Swift 12. Hozier 13. Natalie La Rose/Jeremih 14. Nicki Minaj 15. WALK THE MOON 16. Ariana Grande 17. Meghan Trainor 18. Sam Smith 19. Usher/Juicy J 20. Nick Jonas

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Uptown Funk!

Sugar Thinking Out Loud Love Me Like You Do FourFiveSeconds Earned It Style Trap Queen Time Of Our Lives G.D.F.R. Blank Space Take Me To Church Somebody Truffle Butter Shut Up And Dance One Last Time Lips Are Movin Lay Me Down I Don’t Mind Chains

Top 10 Movies Movie

1. Home 2. Get Hard 3. The Divergent Series: Insurgent 4. Cinderella 5. It Follows 6. Kingsman: The Secret Service 7. Run All Night 8. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 9. Do You Believe?

10. The Gunman

Weekend Gross $54,000,000 $34,610,000 $22,075,000 $17,515,000 $4,021,000 $3,050,000 $2,205,000 $2,185,000 $2,150,000 $2,045,000

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WSYC Top 20 music information from WSYC. Movie information from www.boxofficemojo.com.

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Album Artist I Love You, Honeybear 1. Father John Misty Vestiges and Claws Turn 2. Jose Gonzalez 3. Colleen Green I Want to Grow Up 4. Buxton Half A Native Guitars and Microphones 5. Kate Pierson Archives Volume No. 1 6. Iron and Wine Conversationalist 7. In-Flight Safety 8. Parquet Courts Live At Third Man Records 9. Diamond Rugs Cosmetics What Happens Next 10. Gang of Four 11. Emile Haynie We Fall Interscope 12. Elwins Play For Keeps 13. American Spirit Season of Violence Should the Light Go Out 14. Twin River 15. Crook and the Bluff Down To The Styx 16. Sonny and the Sunsets Talent Night At Ashram 17. Drug Cabin Yard Work 18. Dutch Uncles O Shudder Comb the Feelings Through Your Hair 19. Grooms Sunday Dinner 20. Keath Mead

Movie Schedule Movie Showings Evening Showings

Divergent: Insurgent 2D

6:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m, 9:20 p.m.

7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

Divergent: Insurgent 3D

7:20 p.m., 10:00 p.m.

Get Hard

7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m.

Home 2D

7:20 p.m.

Home 3D

9:45 p.m.

Run All Night

9:50 p.m.

Cinderella

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 6:50 p.m.

The Gunman

9:35 p.m.

Movie showtimes are for Tuesday at the Carmike 7 Theatre located inside the Chambersburg Mall on Black Gap Road.

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Dave: I am going to look to the American League East for the AL’s win leader this season, as the pennant race in this division is almost always a classic. Last year it was the Orioles atop the division, sporting 96 wins.

The Yankees, who always seem to contend, failed to make the playoffs for the second year running. I expect that to flip-flop this season, for several reasons.

The starting rotation put up a solid 3.77 ERA last season that was missing key pieces like C.C. Sabathia, Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda for a good portion of the year. With those three back, and a bullpen that sported a 3.70 ERA, the Bombers should be well on their way to putting up 90-plus wins again.

The key to the team’s success is offense; opponents scored 31 more points than the Yankees could produce throughout last season. With Alex Rodrigues, Carlos Beltran and Mark Teixeira back and healthy, and Brian McCann and Stephen Drew in their second year, this is an of-

Baseball is back.

The major league is gearing up for opening day, and teams across every division are putt i n g the finishing touche s on their lineups and starting rotations.

Teams like the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners have revamped their lineups and look to move up in their respective divisions, while perennial powerhouses like last year’s World Series Champions, the San Francisco Giants, Harper, 22, returns to and American the National’s lineup League West- healthy in 2015. ern Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals, look to continue recent success.

The Nationals have the potential for a historically dominant rotation. The lineup has no holes...a 100-win season is possible.

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fense that is poised to take off and ners will have a chance to be one of the best teams in the American put up some impressive numbers.

League.

For the National League, I am goThe X-Factor for the ing to have to go with the Nationals team will be its pitching as my top team in 2015. staff, which may This is not a knock finally have the on the Dodgers, who depth necesare sure to be a challengsary to comer with Yasiel Puig’s energy pete over the and Adrian Gonzalez’s pop course of a long season. at the plate. Nor am I disYoung pitchers Taijuan counting the Cardinals Walker and James Paxton are or Giants who always hoping to rebound with healthy seem to hang around seasons, and have each shown late in the season. that they have the potential to be However, after solid major league pitchers.

Washington picked If the Mariners pitching up Max Scherzer its holds up, their offense starting roster looks should be able to caras formidable as any. ry this team deep into It would be tough to imOctober. prove upon last year’s 96 On the other hand, wins, but if there is any the Washington Nateam that could do better tionals appear to be the in 2015 it is the Nats. team to beat in the National League. The team has the best starting rotation in baseball, as any of Bumgarner finished the starting 2014 with 18 wins pitchers could and a 2.98 ERA for the be a team’s World Series Champion best pitcher if they were on Giants. another staff.

That depth should allow the Nationals to conserve their bullpen, allowing them to play the match ups throughout the season.

Cale: On offense, the Nationals are hopThe MLB offseason provided ing that young star outfielder Bryce a lot of player movement around Harper can put together a complete the league, and I believe it will season and be the team’s best hitmake for more parity amongst ter. While the team has depth on ofthe successful teams. Obviously, fense, many of itsplayer’s contracts the Royals and Giants were the are expiring after the season, which best teams in their respective puts the pressure on the players to leagues but I don’t believe that perform well.

The X-Factor for the Nationals will be the case this season.

After adding last year’s will be the bullpen, which often home run leader, outfielder plays a big role in the postseason.

Nelson Cruz, the Seattle Yes, their starters will be able to Mariners appear ready to carry them for the majority of a take the next step as a game, but it is still unknown if closgroup and make a deep er Drew Storen can always be the run into the playoffs. reliable option with the game on the With Robinson Cano line.

Strasburg boasts a 3.02 career ERA for Washington.

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Raider boxing to send 6 fighters to nationals upcoming Guilford, Appleman repeat as national qualifiers, 4 make tournament debuts DAVE BARTH Sports Editor As anyone of the six Shippensburg University boxers will tell you, it all comes down to the trip to Sunrise, Florida.

Twelve meets throughout the season and a solid performance two weekends ago at regionals brings the Raider squad face-to-face with the best college boxers in the United States on April 10-12 at the Collegiate Boxing Association’s National Championships in Florida.

“We need to dig deep,” Shippensburg coach Travis Wylie said of the mentality his fighters need to bring to the event. “Everyone’s tough at nationals; there’s no such thing as an easy fight at nationals. It’s who wants it more, and who has the bigger heart.”

Two different Raiders made the trip last year and look to improve in 2015. Senior Emily Appleman finished last year as national runner up at 139 pounds and sophomore Tylik Guilford qualified for the tournament at 156 pounds.

This year Appleman finished the regular season with a 15-6 record, beating Shannon Reilley of West Virginia University, a 2013-14 national champion in a higher weight class, on Feb. 15.

She ran into some trouble at regionals against Coast Guard’s Mary Hazen in a fight that Wylie de-

Self (right) trades blows at the Feb. 15 home show. scribed as uncharacteristic.

“I definitely could have performed a lot better at regionals,” Appleman said. “I lost the fight and there are so many things that I would do better. I’m definitely more motivated to win now though. I’m going to get that belt.”

Guilford got a taste of the national stage last year and looks to improve his performance in 2015.

Having compiled a 9-5 record during the regular season, he fell in his first match at regionals to the eventual 156-pound champion but rebounded in his second fight to a 1-1 record.

“The Rice fight went much better than the day before,” Wylie said of Guilford’s second fight. “He came prepared to fight, in a do-or-die situation, and he came through when it counted. He’s fighting in the hardest weight class in my opinion.”

“I feel like I did OK at regionals, but I could have done better,” Guilford added. “I need to get back to the basics and get back to what I know I can do.”

The remaining four Raiders are making their national tournament ring debuts and hope to leave their mark.

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Brett Pastore (right) finishes his debut season at 3-2. Here, he wins at 165 pounds.

Freshman Haziz Self has picked up a number of impressive knockouts in his 4-2 debut season for Shippensburg, and looks like a true contender at 119 pounds.

“Haziz Self fought the former national champ at 119,” Wylie said.

“He lost the decision, but I think it proved to him that he’s at that level. I am hoping it will give him that extra spark and motivation to push himself in these next few weeks heading in to nationals.”

Sophomore Brett Pastore has compiled a 3-2 record on the year, during which he also wrestled for the Shippensburg Division II squad.

He is in his first year with Raider boxing, and has a background in Jiu-Jitsu, having won a white-belt international title at a New York show in 2014.

At regionals Pastore impressed in his first fight, beating Lock Haven University’s Tahari Gravesande by unanimous decision at 165 pounds.

He ultimately fell in the final round against Army’s highly-ranked Will Estes.

“There were some mistakes I made at regionals, but I’m going to work on them in the next four weeks,” Pastore said. “My fight against Army was a tough match, but I’m going to break that down and I think I can come back and beat him at nationals.”

Senior Ada Ibe gained valuable experience in her first season at Shippensburg. She took the mat at 132 pounds in her first regional appearance for the Raiders, ultimately falling to Coast Guard’s Kiana Keoka, whom she beat on Feb. 28 for her first ever win.

Sophomore Nate Sanders has also put together a solid season for the Raiders at 147 pounds, winning a highlight fight in the home tournament against a tough West Virginia University opponent. The tall boxer ran into trouble at his regional matchup, and looks to redeem his performance at Florida.

The national tournament holds its quarter and semifinals on April 10 and 11 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sunrise, Florida, starting at 1 p.m.

Championship night will take place at the BB&T Center, home to the Florida Panthers, on April 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the BB&T Center box office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

The cost is $20 for floor seats and $10 for seating in the lower bowl.

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Apr. 3 vs. Kutztown Apr. 4 at Kutztown

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Raider baseball’s offense prevails in first game, pitching dooms in second

Austin Allison hauls in a fly ball in deep center field.

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totaled 16 runs to go along with 23 hits on the day.

Staff Writer Due to inclement weather, Friday’s double-header marked the The Shippensburg University 12th and 13th consecutive home baseball team split a double-header games for Shippensburg. on Friday against the East Stroudsburg Warriors, winning the opener Game 1: 10-3 and dropping the evening-game 19-6 in a pair of showdowns at FairThe Raiders got seven strikeouts child Field. and another complete game from The Raiders (10-14, 6-4 PSAC pitcher Marcus Shippey as they deEast) smacked five home runs and feated East Stroudsburg 10-3 in the

3rd-baseman Ryan McMillen notches an RBI on a sacrifice fly in a 6-run 6th inning. first half of a double-header.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, Right Fielder Cody Ezolt erased the deficit with a 2-run home run over the left-field wall.

First Baseman Jimmy Spanos added a two-run single in the third inning with a base hit into left-center field. The Raiders then exploded for six runs in the sixth inning, a bulk of those runs coming from Catcher Jake Kennedy’s three-run home run.

2nd-baseman Nick Spangler singles to the right-field hole, extending the 6th-inning.

Game 2: The Raiders began the game in an 11-0 hole and were unable to bounce back as they were defeated by East Stroudsburg University 19-6 in the second game of a double header.

Poor-pitching performances hurt the Raiders as they were forced to rely on seven different pitchers for the game. Shippensburg pitchers surrendered 20 hits and allowed 14 earned runs during the game.

Right fielder Cody Ezolt finished the game 3-for-3, including a solo home run in the fourth inning. Second baseman Nick Spangler finished the game 2-for-3 and added an RBI in the fourth inning after infielder Dalton Hoiles’ double to right field.

Kennedy drilled another home run in the fifth inning. Kennedy leads the Raiders this season with 11 home runs.

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Shippey tosses a complete-game win with 7 strikeouts.

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Softball sweeps West Chester in Friday double-header Parkins pitches 2-hitter, Weisman and Justice homer for Lady Raiders Dave Barth Sports Editor A 13-4 run differential through two games against PSAC’s No. 2 team in winning percentage could be considered a statement.

The Shippensburg University softball team rode strong pitching from senior Liz Parkins and four runs off of homers to sweep 18-8 West Chester University in double-header action on Friday afternoon from Robb Field. SU won the first matchup 7-1 and the second 6-3.

The Raiders’ 13 runs came against a Golden Ram’s lineup that had allowed three runs over its last eight games and four runs in conference play on the season. The PSAC East matchup guarantees Shippensburg (8-5, 3-3 PSAC East) a series sweep against West Chester at minimum, a year removed from losing 3-of-4 to the Golden Rams.

Parkins, 3-1, 2.02 ERA, finished the day with a win and a save, allowing two hits and picking up four strikeouts while walking two in a complete-game start in the first con-

Justice each homered for the Lady Raiders in Game 2, the former with a solo shot in the fifth inning and the latter with a three-run bomb in the second. Weisman finished with five RBI’s on the day, demonstrating clutch situational hitting, and Justice went 3-for-4 at the plate with two walks, a sacrifice, a stolen base and four RBI’s.

Senior Tyler Thompson came into the game with five hits on the season, but put together a solid day as the leadoff hitter, totaling four hits, four stolen bases and scoring twice.

Lewis improved her record to 4-1 and her ERA to 3.11 in her Game 2 victory, pitching 4.1 innings while earning a strikeout and giving up four walks.

The Lady Raiders showcased impressive defense at a couple of points in the matchup, including a highlight-reel catch by freshman Chloe Collins as she crashed into the left-field fence, and an all-out sliding catch by freshman right Weisman singled up the middle to pick up two RBI’s in the third inning of game 1. fielder Eryn Caragein.

Shippensburg returns to action on test. In the second game she took outs in her fourth career save. Par- ERA and 29 strikeouts against the Sunday as the team travels to Millover for junior Quincy Lewis in the kins now holds a 3-4 record against Golden Rams. ersville (8-11, 0-4 PSAC East) for fifth inning and retired the final West Chester through 41.1 innings Senior shortstop Taylor Weisman agames at 2:30 and 4:30 pm. eight batters, totaling three strike- and seven starts, sporting a 2.88 and senior first-baseman Maddie

Pattillo and Giovenco score on Weisman’s single.

Freshman Chloe Collins readies to throw after a catch.

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Liz Parkins whiffs a Golden Ram in her dominating, two-hit performance in Game 1.

E6

Women’s lacrosse: Johnson scores her 100th goal in tough loss to SHU

Junior Ally Frymoyer recorded eight saves in the loss.

RYAN TREXLER Staff Writer The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team took on PSAC powerhouse Seton Hill University on Friday afternoon, and despite an early goal the Raiders fell to the Griffins, 17-5.

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Sarah McLeod notched her lone goal just less than seven minutes into the game.

The Griffins (6-1, 3-0) scored six unanswered goals before SU senior Shelia Johnson scored a free-position goal to cut the Griffins lead to 6-2.

Johnson’s goal marks the 100th of her career and her 20th of the season. She is the 12th player in SU history to score 100 goals and is cur-

rently tied with Angela Massimo for 11th on SU’s all-time scoring list.

Just 46 seconds after Johnson’s goal, the Raiders pulled within three goals after sophomore Ali Harclerode recorded yet another free-position goal.

The Griffins responded with six straight goals to close out the first half.

The second half was a struggle for SU. The Raiders gave up six goals while only scoring two.

Senior Courtney Kennedy recorded both of SU’s goals. Kennedy recorded four shots and three groundball pickups to go along with her two goals.

Sophomore Annmarie Cericola led the Red Raiders with six groundball pickups and four caused turnovers.

SU junior goalkeeper Ally Frymoyer recorded eight saves.

SHU’s Emma Simmers scored six goals and Renee Kania tallied nine assists.

The Red Raiders return to play on Saturday when they travel for a PSAC game at Slippery Rock University.

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Draft week fantasy baseball outlook Nolan Mcgraw is a communications/journalism major at Shippensburg University. He is a freshman and plans to enter the sports journalism field when he graduates. Mcgraw boasts three years of experience with fantasy baseball, placing within the top three in his 10-team leagues each Photo by Eldon Graham season.

Spring time is here, the birds are chirping and the snow is finally gone, which means a new fantasy season is about to begin.

Every week you will be seeing updates from me about some players to look out for. However, I’m not looking at the Miguel Cabrera’s or Clayton Kershaw’s that are obvious starters. This is strictly for under-the-radar players that you can find lurking in free agency.

Good luck in your draft, I hope you find these picks to be useful and be on the lookout for more updates throughout the year. To start the season, here are five players that you can find in the late rounds of your draft.

Melky Cabrera, OF – The former Blue Jays outfielder is always a threat to hit one deep. There was a setback in 2013 after some steroids issues, but in 2014 he hit .301 in 139 games. I can’t explain why he is ranked so low, maybe it’s because he left Toronto. If you can get him as one of your last picks, a steal would be an understatement.

Wil Myers, OF – Last year’s batting average was around .220 with only 6 HR’s. However, with a new team, this season could be a breakout year for Myers.

The Rays had him starting almost every day, giving him enough experience. With a new home in San Diego, expect Myers to boost those numbers. If you are in need of an outfielder or a solid bench player late in the draft, don’t overlook Myers.

Michael Wacha, SP – He was the young ace that pitched for the Cardinals in the 2013 World Series.

So why is he ranked in the mid hundreds? A shoulder injury suffered last year will put him under the radar for this year’s draft, but Wacha will most likely return to the starting rotation this year with a chance to win 15-plus games. He an ERA of 1.76 through four games.

Matt Wieters, C – Wieters will not start this year on opening day due to a setback in his Tommy John recovery. If you have a decent catcher already and are looking to make an upgrade in the near future, Wieters is the guy. When he returns in early May, expect him to become your starting catcher.

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Johnson has 20 goals on the year. She is the 12th Raider to reach 100 in a career.

Martin Prado, 3B, 2B, OF – Prado might just be one of my favorite fantasy players because of his versatility. Playing infield and outfield makes him a great bench player to move around when others are injured. Oh yeah, and his numbers are pretty good too. Going into his 10th season, Prado is still hitting around .280 with 60 RBI’s.

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Outdoor track impresses at Maryland Invitational Throwers, 4x4 athletes highlight Saturday action for Raider men and women CALE AHEARN Asst. Sports Editor Men: The Shippensburg University men’s track-and-field team set several league-best marks when it competed at the Maryland Invitational at the University of Maryland on Saturday.

Senior Grant Smith made his season debut after redshirting during the winter campaign, and threw for a mark that is currently Top 3 in the NCAA in shotput. In addition, Smith was able to record a career-best hammer throw, launching it for a total of 173 feet, 6 inches, which puts him at the No. 2 spot in the PSAC rankings at this point in the season.

Junior Ryan Hart also jolted to

the top of the league standings, recording a discus throw of 161 feet, 10 inches, with senior Charlito Iwuagwu not far behind at 160 feet, 5 inches.

On the track, the Red Raiders were also very competitive. The 4x4 relay team gave the host Maryland Terrapin team a run for its money but ultimately fell short of capping the race with a win. The Terrapins had a time of 3.22.03, while the Red Raiders finished with a time of 3.22.72.

Freshman Austin Shupp turned in his season-best time in the 110-meter hurdles, completing the race in 15.19 seconds.

Freshman Alexandria Hamill ran an 18:29.68 in the 5K, qualifying her for PSAC competition. Senior Bri Fells was able to improve upon her PSAC-leading 400-meter time, reducing it to 57.84 seconds. Fells also ran a blazing 26.54 seconds in the 200 meters.

Senior Liz Ross led the way for the throwers, completing a PSAC-leading throw of 43 feet, 6 inches in the shot put. She was also able to compile a new personal record in the hammer throw, launching it a total of 152 feet, 9 inches. The personal record beats her previous best mark by more than 30 feet, and currently has her third in the PSAC rankings.

Overall, the SU men and women’s track & field squad will split up next Women: week, with some competing at the SU’s women’s track-and-field Colonial Relays at William & Mary team had achievements in both while others will represent the Red track-and-field events competing at Raiders at the Millersville Metrics meet. the Maryland Invitational.

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Eric Bologa [right] and Jordan Jones [left] competed in the 4x4, but have found success in the hurdles as well.

Raiders recognized this week

Junior LeQuan Chapman was named the 2015 PSAC Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year on Wednesday afternoon.

Chapman was the 2015 PSAC Men’s Indoor Championships Field MVP and Overall MVP after winning the long and triple jump competitions at the conference championships. He was also an indoor All-American in the long jump this season, with 23 feet and 4 3/4 inches.

It is the second consecutive year that Chapman has received the honor, and he becomes the second Shippensburg athlete to claim the title in back-to-back seasons. Former Red Raider Donnie Graybill was the first, earning the award in both 2009 and 2010.

Senior Liz Parkins was named PSAC Eastern Division Softball Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon.

Parkins played a role in both of Shippensburg University’s wins over West Chester. In Game 1, she threw a two-hit complete game while striking out four.

She entered Game 2 in the fifth inning and retired all eight batters she faced for her fourth career save.

All in all, Parkins only allowed three earned runs in 15 1/3 with 13 strikeouts this past week.

Shippensburg University’s Dave Osanitsch was named the 2015 PSAC Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track-and-Field Coach of the Year on Wednesday afternoon.

Ostanitsch was able to lead both the men and women’s team to a league championship this season, and coached 13 athletes to the NCAA Championships.

Overall, Ostanitsch is in his 10th season as the head coach of all four Red Raider track-andfield teams. He has led SU to 25 PSAC Championships, while the rest of the conference has combined to win just 13 titles in that same time span. This is Osanitsch’s seventh Coach of the Year honor, including his sixth in the last seven seasons.

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