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August 26, 2014
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20 days in China
Students explore modern and ancient culture, A4
Fun times
Big acts come to Luhrs, D2
Dance! Dance! Shaking things up on the boardwalk. B3
Back to school
Ten tips from a former Resident Assistant, C2
Looking Foward
Football prepares for new season, E3
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Dear freshmen
Editor-in-chief says to make the most of college in
Photo by Robyn Woodley As I am sitting here writing this it is hard to imagine that I am a senior. I have been given the honor to work as The Slate’s editor-in-chief for the 2014-2015 school year, something I am very proud of. We are always told that college will go by
the blink of an eye. I remember move in day like it was yesterday. My family loaded a ridiculous amount of stuff I really did not need into our car and we headed up to Shippensburg. My poor father carried box after box up five flights of stairs of the old McLean building and slowly but surely I unpacked everything into my tiny room. Then I blinked and somehow it is now my senior year. With this in mind I would like to dedicate my first message as editor-in-chief to the freshman class. I hope more than anything that your time here at Shippensburg University will be the best four years of your life.
I know that it has been for me. I have learned more here in such a short amount of time that I know I will use and cherish for the rest of my life. I encourage you all to get involved and to make as many friends as you can. Whether they be your roommate or that kid who sits behind you in class, it does not matter. This is an opportunity to show what you are made of. Have fun, study hard and enjoy every second.
SU named a ‘Great College to Work for’
Photo by Robyn Woodley Dear readers,
This summer break has gone by so quickly. Though I’m sad to see summer end,
Celebrating 58 years as Shippensburg University’s student-run campus newspaper. Management Ana Guenther...... Editor-in-Chief Sarah Eyd..........Managing Editor News
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The Chronicle of Higher Education named Shippensburg University a “Great College to Work For” this past summer as a part of its annual assessment. SU received the recognition four out of seven times in the past five years. Ninety-two universities across the country were recognized this year for their achievements. The universities can receive specific appraisal in 12 different categories. SU earned four out of 12 achievements. These categories include compensation and benefits, confidence in senior leadership, professional career development programs and work/life balance. To meet the requirements to obtain these four achieveAna Guenther ments the university had to exhibit many characterisEditor-in-Chief 2014-2015 tics. These include, but are not limited to, the following: fair pay, leaders trained to create institutional success, employees with the ability to progress in their careers and university policies that allow employees to manage their professional careers with their personal lives.
ME excited for another year at SU, to work with new members on The Slate staff I’m eager to get back to work on The Slate. The 2014-15 school year will be my third full year as an editor for The Slate, and my second year as managing editor. I am so proud and lucky to be part of a staff that is able to have a newspaper on stands the second day of school. It was not easy, but through hard work and dedication –which our staff has plenty of –we were able to put this issue together and get it out during the first week of classes. Ana Guenther, formerly The Slate’s opinion editor, is taking on role of editor-in-chief. We also have
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“As a current employee and alumna of Shippensburg Sarah Eyd University, I couldn’t be more pleased that SU has Managing Editor earned this well-deserved recognition,” said professor 2014-2015 Holly Ott. “SU consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to its students, faculty and staff, which is reflective of its dedication to professional development and growth. There is a strong sense of community at SU and I feel blessed to work in such a welcoming environment.” Out of the 92 universities recognized, 42 universities were put on the “honor roll.” The Chronicle of Higher Education conducted an extensive survey, which included more than 43,500 employees from 278 schools of higher education across the country. According to the SU website, the survey was conducted using an assessment process that had two parts. They are “an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff.” For more information, visit The Chronicle of Higher Education website at http://tiny.cc/dz7jjx.
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Students immerse themselves in Chinese culture
Facing 2,000-year-old men of clay in an unfamiliar city, students immersed themselves in the ancient culture of China. The Terracotta Army of Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang was just one of the sites that Shippensburg University students visited during their 20-day field study of China this summer. Professors Jennifer Pomeroy and George Pomeroy of the geography-earth science department and Amy Diehl, director of systems and applications, led the group of 14 students through their cultural experience. SU teamed up with East China Normal University in Shanghai, to travel to Xi’an city to see the 8,000 terracotta soldiers. “I could not wait to get in to see this amazing discovery,” junior Vincent Rink wrote in the group’s blog in June. “We found out that there are still
hundreds upon thousands [of soldiers] that have not been unearthed,” Rink said. Between the history lessons and tours, students and faculty were able to experience the culture of modern Chinese society. They ate authentic
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Wednesday, Aug. 27, there will be a game night in the Tuscarora Room from 8-10 p.m. There will be Texas Hold ‘Em, Blackjack, free food and prizes available.
Photos courtesy of Amy Diehl East China Normal University in Shanghai hosted Shippensburg University students and faculty during their 20 day stay in China.
After climbing 1,000 steps, professor Jennifer Pomeroy and Amy Diehl represent the university at the top of the Great Wall of China.
The 720 acres of the Summer Palace in Beijing are filled with lakes, palaces and flowery gardens. Many visitors to the Summer Palace carry umbrellas to shield themselves from the hot summer sun. In the late 1800s, Chinese empress Dowager Cixi used to visit the gardens, according to Amy Diehl.
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Students visited Tiananmen Square in Beijing to learn about the history of the city. Twenty-five years ago, Chinese troops fired upon civilians protesting in the square. A large portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong still hangs in the square, reminding visitors of the influence he once had in China.
get a glimpse of the chairman’s crystal-encased coffin. Outside of Beijing lies the Forbidden City. Its high walls and moat housed 24 emperors over a period of 505 years. SU students and faculty toured the Forbidden City and learned about its history. After leaving the smog of the city behind, the tour group got some fresh air while exploring the 720 acres of the Summer Palace in Beijing. The group also had the opportunity to visit the No. 25 High School in Shijiazhuang, a sister school to the Chambersburg Area School District. Twelve teachers from the Chambersburg district accompanied the SU students on their trip and were able to meet the students and teachers at the No. 25 High School. Before returning to Pennsylvania, SU students and faculty scaled the 1,000 steps of the Great Wall of China in Mutianya. The forest surrounding the Great Wall was reminiscent of south central Pa., Diehl said in her blog.
Thursday, Aug. 28, there will be a men’s and women’s intramural softball meeting in Grove 101 at 9:30 p.m. This meeting is a prerequisite for participation.
Friday, Aug. 29, comedian Chloe Hilliard will be performing in the Red Zone of the CUB at 10 p.m. Free smoothies, popcorn and door prizes will be available.
Saturday, Aug. 30, a “Story Slam” will be hosted at McFeely’s Coffeehouse at 10 p.m. Free coffee, snacks and $150 in gift card prizes will be available.
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meals, got stuck in Shanghai traffic, and bartered at the market for souvenirs. One of the most picturesque places on the summer visit was the town of Zhouzhuang, where waterways take the place of streets. “For me this was a piece of heaven on earth,” Rink said in his blog. Students took a boat trip down the canal and later watched a Peking opera show. The cultural phenomena did not stop there. Painting, Tai Chi, calligraphy, Chinese language lessons and a visit to the Shanghai Museum were all a part of the students’ experience. They visited Tiananmen Square in Beijing, where the Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred just 25 years ago. This summer, SU students stood in the shadow of Mao Zedong’s giant portrait and remembered the history of the city. After going through a security check point, the tour group was able to visit Mao Zedong’s mausoleum and
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Here and Now
Student loan debt causes mental and physical health problems
Troy S. Okum
Asst. News Editor Across the nation there is a growing concern about how student loan debts are affecting mental health. In recent months, there has been a growing number of news articles concerning the potential health risks associated with stress caused by student loans. This problem has grown so large among students that some researchers have referred to it as the “student debt crisis.” Kyle McCarthy, co-founder of StudentDebtCrisis. org, is one person who sees this large-scale phenomenon as a societal crisis. In his article, “10 Fun Facts About the Student Debt Crisis” from the Huffington Post, McCarthy says that more than 40 million Americans hold student debt. While this number is bad enough, he goes on to explain that student loan debt can lead to defaulting on loans (not being able to pay them on time). This turns into a vicious cycle where credit scores plummet and it becomes harder to get a high-income job to pay back loans. Many students are already aware of what McCarthy is pointing out and that is why they have limited their college choices to a more affordable university. Time and time again Shippensburg University
students say they chose SU because of its affordability. The stress of having student loans to pay back to the government or to private banks can be detrimental. According to the Huffington Post, people with debt have a greater risk for health problems. These include ulcers, chest pains, insomnia, heart attacks and high blood pressure. You may ask how this is possible when student debt is said to effect mental health. The answer is that it causes deep mental stress and even depression. Northwestern University conducted a study on this topic in 2013. ABC News reported that NU found adults between the ages of 24 to 32 “who had high debt-toasset ratios.” Or in other words, people who could
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not pay off their debt even if they sold everything they owned, were found to have “poorer health in general” and higher blood pressure. The list of health problems goes on and on for people with student debt. It lowers your immunity, causes depression, increases anxiety and puts a strain on your personal life and relationships. It makes perfect sense, too. From the moment you go to college until many years later you will be indebted thou-
sands of dollars. The stress put on a student’s shoulders to figure out a way to pay off the debt and still live the life they dream of is insurmountable. TIME magazine pointed out that President Barack Obama made attempts through legislation to ease the burden of student loan debts. Unlike many other nations, especially those in Europe, the United States does not offer higher education for free to all Americans. This makes it harder for laws to be passed to diminish student loan debt and help young, poor and middle-class Americans get a college education without having to work for decades just to repay them. This is why many students start to become proactive and find ways to get a degree and not have tens of thousands of dollars to pay back. Students often work a partime job while they are attending college to help ease the immediate financial burden. Others take off entire semesters or years to get a full-time job in order to pay for at least a portion of their tuition ahead of time. CBS reported the American Student Assistance is directing students to an eBook named “60 Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them).” The book focuses on a ways for student loans and debt to be forgiven by the state and federal government. It explains programs offered by the government that will ultimately wipe the slate clean of your debt. The catch is that you have to find a program that works for you, but this just may be the loophole students are looking for in order to get a degree that is paid for by their government. As students become increasingly stressed out with college debt the demand for the government to provide larger forms of financial aid is also increasing.
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New dual certification offered in department of education Mary Grace Keller News Editor
Instead of spending more money in graduate school, students in the department of education can now pursue a dual certification in teaching pre-K to fourth grade and special education pre-K to eighth grade. By completing 135 credits in nine semesters, Shippensburg University students can learn how to teach a variety of students in different grades and with different needs. Special education courses show students how to work with children with emotional, physical, behavioral and mental disabilities. After fulfilling general education and core course
requirements, education majors pursuing this dual certification get to spend 16 weeks student teaching. The time is split between pre-K to fourth-grade classes and special education pre-K to eighth-grade classes. “This particular dual certification is a degree that is in demand,” Kent Chrisman, professor of early childhood education, said on the SU website. “Many school districts have expressed a preference for dual certification in teaching applicants,” Chrisman said online. In order to receive the dual certification students will have to take six extra classes in the program. The Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School on campus
gives SU students an opportunity to observe classroom settings and work with children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Within the college of education and human services, the department of special education has six professors who strive to prepare students for longtime careers after graduating. “Our goal is to provide students at Shippensburg the training they require at the undergraduate level to meet the demands of the market and ultimately to equip them to serve students who attend Pennsylvania schools and beyond,” Christopher Schwilk, associate professor of special education, said online.
Campus construction continues into 2014/2015 school year Troy
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Asst. News Editor Construction at Shippensburg University is still underway to convert the campuses heating and air conditioning system to a newer, more fuel-efficient energy system. According to the recent Ship News and Events email, the
The asphalt on several areas of the roads around campus is torn up. This resulted in many potholes and unpaved sections of road. Drivers should use caution in these areas. Emily Sarver, a sophomore at SU, said the construction causes minor inconveniences, but is ultimately
ous chilled-water systems located around campus are being replaced with a central chilled-water plant, along with a thermal energy storage tank. SU projects financial savings to breach $330,000 and for a 40 percent reduction in the campus’ carbon footprint. Students and faculty are
Photo by Bill Smith The demolition of Harley Hall marked the beginning of the end for several of the traditional dorms at SU. Its debris lay in the shadows of the new suites recently constructed.
constuction involving the new heating systems is expected to be completed in September. The air conditioning and cooling systems are planned to be done in April 2015. The entire construction project is projected to be completed by July 2015. Currently, fences are blocking off large areas around Wright Hall and Kriner Dining Hall. This has made access to Wright Hall limited, as well as the area from Old Main to the Huber Arts Center.
necessary for the good it will provide to the university. “This construction just displays that Ship is trying to better our campus, which I see as positive more than anything,” Jeremy Lafaw, a senior, said. “[The construction] affected me a little bit because of the way I went, yet it does not bother me much.” The university’s old coal-powered steam plant closed last May. Its replacement is a natural gas plant. The previ-
asked not to enter fenced off areas and to be aware of construction vehicles. Updates on the construction project can be found on the SU website. Anyone with questions about the construction should contact the department of facilities by emailing jlbrys@ ship.edu or calling 477-1451. The demolition of Harley Hall endedin July. The demolition was unrelated to the current construction.
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President Harpster welcomes students
Photo courtesy of SU President’s office Interim President Harpster will have open meetings on campus for students to talk with him.
Welcome to the start of the 2014-15 academic year. We are excited and look forward to starting the new year with new programs, new facilities and new opportunities for you. We are continuing to look toward implementing new programs that will provide additional majors that are
in demand. Building on the success of the computer and software engineering programs, this fall we will forward a proposal to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for a new electrical engineering program. I am hopeful that the proposal will be approved by the Board soon and, if approved, we will enroll the first students in Fall 2015. I am also happy to report that we have received the green light to develop and submit a full proposal to the State System for an entrepreneurial leadership major in the John L. Grove College of Business. This program is currently only a concentration. I know that campus is not as organized as it normally is due to the continuing work on replacing our heating and cooling systems. With the fences, trenches and road detours, moving around campus is and will be challenging this year.
As much of an inconvenience as those are, when the project is finished, it will allow us to provide heating and cooling not only more efficiently, but also more cost-effectively with a savings of more than $300,000 and reduce our carbon footprint by about 40 percent. I know it’s not the campus any of us are used to, so I ask that you please bear with us in the coming months. As we start the new year, I encourage you to fully participate in all aspects of campus life, both inside and outside of the classroom. By fully participating in those opportunities, you will enhance your Ship experience. During the year, I will have open meetings throughout campus and invite you to stop by those meetings to ask questions or offer suggestions. It’s great to have you here and I wish you the best.
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Chancellor Frank Brogan, President Jody Harpster help students move in
Aug. 21 marked the first move in day as students flooded the campus. All hands were on deck to help with the endeavor.
The SU football team helps move new students into the suites. They are wearing their jerseys to show team and school spirit.
Photos by Bill Smith New students moved into their residence halls with the assistance of interim president Jody Harpster and chancellor Frank Brogan. Many first year students are living in new buildings this semester. ROTC students at SU are wearing their uniforms as they do some heavy lifting to help new students get moved in with effiency.
Cheerleaders were part of the welcome team that greeted students and helped make the chaotic day run smoothly.
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Robyn Woodley
Multimedia Editor Recently in Ocean City, Md., a pole dancer set up a portable pole on the boardwalk and began dancing for tips. Legally, there is nothing the city can do to stop her. I hope it stays that way. Beachgoers were outraged when Chelsea Plymale, 27, performed these standard pole tricks. An overwhelming amount of people called her “slutty” or said pole dancing is for “trailer park dwelling skanks,” as shown in the comments section of an article at TheBlaze. com. Joe Kroart, owner of an art print shop on the boardwalk, said that the huge crowd Plymale pulled in disturbed the flow of foot traffic. Basically, he is complaining about Plymale bringing in potential business. It is not unrealistic to say that some of those in the crowd might get an urge to check out his gallery. “Do we want this occurring at every street end? Would you want to take your family to a resort that had pole dancers all over the boardwalk? We are talking about respect for human dignity and decency,” Kroart also said. How about respect for human choice? The boardwalk is a desig-
nated area for street perform- Waters said. Do not get out of ers and for freedom of speech, control, though, Ocean City according to Ocean City May- officials. or Rick Meehan. We had better permit 10 seconds of twerking, with a minimum of 30 minutes in “Do we want this between each twerk to allowoccurring at every for the accidental, sporadic butt shake. street end? Would As ridiculous as that you want to take your sounds, people blowing up family to a resort that situations like these could had pole dancers all lead to overly-strict regulaover the boardwalk? tions that do more harm than good. Shielding children from We are talking about pole dancers will teach girls respect for human that they should be ashamed dignity and decency.” to show off their bodies. To me, that is much more offensive. It is also dangerous to the self-esteem of young Without First Amendment girls everywhere. If parents rights, the human race would want their girls to dress in not evolve. parkas their entire lives, We need places like the good luck. What is the real boardwalk that allow people concern. Is it the pole? to express themselves. Do people think that is I noticed news outlets mag- supposed to be some sort of nifying her job as a stripper, innuendo? but she was not at all nude. Using that logic, people She wore a full-coverage bi- equipped with the sickest kini one day, and shorts with minds would have dilemmas a sports bra the other day. over it. If that was the big problem Gymnasts use poles. for people, well, welcome to The difference is they have the beach. horizontal ones. Oh, the blatant irony. Both gymnastics and pole She was not exaggerating dancing require strength and sexual appeal by gyrating or finesse. twerking, but if the governAs a culture, Americans ment makes it illegal for her accept gymnasts while, at the to pole dance, then twerking same time, people ridicule might as well be illegal, too and judge pole dancers. Let — you know, to keep that us begin rethinking these val“family friendly” atmosphere ues and open our eyes to the as city spokeswoman Jessica hypocrisy.
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The Howard J. Lamade stadium in Williamsport, Pa., is where Mo’ne Davis pitched a shutout.
Mo’ne Davis: The rising star of Little League baseball Ana Guenther Editor-in-Chief
Women can always be seen at sporting events. Whether they be spectators or athletes, in the past few decades women have made strides to stand out amongst the crowd in the sports world. You see women playing volleyball, tennis, softball, soccer, field hockey etc. However, you never really see them playing football or baseball. That has recently changed however, after Little League World Series star Mo’ne Davis took the mound this year at South Williamsport. Now some of you may be considering that this is just the Little League World Series and not the MLB, but none the less Davis has grasped the attention of the U.S. and the media. According to ESPN, as one of two girls holding her own in the 2014 Little League World Series, the other female athlete being Kayla Roncinm, Davis has become the first girl to earn a win and pitch a shutout in Little League World Series History. She has also become the first Little League World Series athlete to be featured
on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Davis, 13, plays for the Taney Youth Baseball Association in Philadelphia and is throwing her fastball at 70 mph. Meaning she is throwing one of the fastest pitches in this year’s Little League World Series. Davis has received shout outs from professional athletes like Mike Trout, Marcus Stroman and Kevin Durant. She also been asked to appear on shows like Jimmy Fallon and Rachel Maddow. As a woman I feel an overwhelming sense of pride to see both Davis and Roncin standing out in a tournament that has left them seriously outnumbered in the gender category. Not only did Davis make the team, but she also led her team to a successful tournament. While they may not have won it all, she played a crucial role in keeping her team in the game. More girls like Davis need to step up to the plate — and I mean the baseball one, not the dinner one — to show what they can do. I have heard numerous people comment on Davis’ performance all saying, “She is really holding her own out there.” In a way this bothers me because of course she can
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The ALSA ice bucket challenge Some call it the lowest form of hashtag activism; others say it is a waste of water. However you feel about the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis association’s (ALSA) ice bucket challenge, the numbers do not lie. Since the challenge went viral in July, the association raised more than $41 million. More than $8.6 million of that was in one day. For perspective, the association raised $64 million in all of 2013. Ironically, this icy challenge is pretty hot right now.
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hold her own and it is frustrating to see that while Davis is an outstanding athlete, she is highlighted for being a girl. I feel her baseball talents should take the mound, not the fact that she was one of two female
athletes competing in the 2014 Little League World Series. She is a leader at 13 years old, and is someone who young girls all over the country should be emulating. I wish her nothing but success.
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“I’m excited to finally get done with my unnecessary classes and finish my major and minor.” -Sean Fennell, Asst. A&E editor
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Trolling Zelda Williams Social media users shed a collective tear on Aug. 11, when the shocking news of Robin Williams’ suicide was released. It was not long before his 25-year-old daughter, Zelda Williams, was harassed on Twitter by Internet trolls, people who post inflammatory statements online to intentionally upset someone else. The trolls, who Zelda identified as @PimpStory and @MrGooseBuster, sent her digitally-altered images of her father with bruises around his neck. Zelda’s last tweet following the harassment was on Aug. 13, stating that she is deleting Twitter from her devices for “a good long time, maybe forever.”
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SU’s latest dining option adds the sprinkles on top of a new school year Sarah Eyd
Managing Editor The first day of classes for Shippensburg University students just got a lot sweeter, thanks to the addition of Dunkin’ Donuts in the Ceddia Union Building. Dunkin’ Donuts, which opened on Monday, does have a slightly limited menu compared to other Dunkin’ Donuts, due to space limitations. SU’s Dunkin’ Donuts has more than one dozen varieties of donut flavors, which change seasonally. Currently, there is a manager’s special donut, featuring SU colors. Dunkin’ Donuts also serves muffins, croissants, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. According to Dunkin’ Donuts manager Jermaine Smith, all bread products are baked fresh two times-
daily. “Bakers come in every morning at 4 a.m. and again at noon,” Smith said. Smith hopes to provide students, faculty and staff with great customer service and a quality product, along with efficiency to meet the demands of a busy schedule. “This is a great grab-andgo place for anyone who wants to grab something quick to eat in between classes,” he said. “I think it’s a great addition,” SU junior Brandon Moist said. Moist also noted he liked the affordable prices at Dunkin’ Donuts. Dunkin’ Donuts’ food selection is not its only selling point. One thing many students are looking forward to is the coffee and beverages. Cold beverages include iced lattes, sweetened and unsweetened iced teas and Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature
frozen beverage, the Coolatta. The Coolatta will be available in a variety of flavors from fruity Watermelon and Strawberry to sweet Oreo Vanilla Bean and Frozen Caramel Coffee. Pre-sweetened flavor shots are also available to add to drinks. Sophomore Angie Mason described her French Vanilla Coffee Coolatta as delightful. “It [Dunkin’ Donuts] is all I have at home, so this is wonderful,” Mason said. Nationally, Dunkin’ Donuts sells more than 30 cups of coffee every second. The chain also boasts Fair-Trade Certified espresso beans used in all its lattes and cappuccinos. Dunkin’ Donuts will be open Monday through Saturday. Its hours on Monday through Thursday are 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Photo by Kyle Keevill The new Dunkin’ Donuts, located on the first floor of the Ceddia Union Building, opened on Aug. 24.
On Saturday the hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cash, credit and flex will
be accepted as payment. Currently, Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards are not accepted
but will be later in the semester.
Electronic cigarettes: a potentially dangerous fad that’s sweeping the nation Hannah Wolfe
Ship Life Editor For a device designed to replace smoke, electronic cigarettes are catching fire. “They’ve definitely skyrocketed recently,” said Nathan Gantt, manager of the Puff N Snuff tobacco store in Shippensburg. Electronic cigarettes, battery powered devices that convert liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor, hit the market in 2007. Sales ignited recently when e-cigarette manufacturers like Blu began running advertisements. According to Gantt, current smokers who are trying to quit make up a large part of the market.
“The majority of [e-cigarette purchasers] are just using them in an attempt to quit. Because you can get the nicotine content levels in different varieties; so you can start off on extra high nicotine and wean yourself down to lower nicotine, and then eventually no nicotine at all” Gantt said. This use of e cigarettes is an example of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which, according to cancer. org, can help with cravings. NRT also includes methods like nicotine gum and patches that can help cut nicotine withdrawal symptoms. However, NRT only treats the physical part of the addiction. Part of what triggers a smoker’s desire for a cig-
arette is imbedded in the smoker’s psyche. Environmental stimuli can cause cravings. An important part of quitting is to identify these stimuli and eliminate them as much as possible. The benefits of quitting are innumerable. The list of carcinogens found in cigarette smoke is extensive--many of them can also be found in batteries and paint. According to the center for disease control and prevention, cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 toxic chemicals. According to a 2009 study by the FDA, replacing traditional cigarettes with electronic versions may not be any safer.
The study analyzed the two leading brands of e cigarettes, finding that the vapor contained dangerous amounts of carcinogens and other harmful chemicals. Currently, electronic cigarettes are unregulated by the FDA, and could even be purchased without proof of age in many places throughout the country, including Pennsylvania. The devices can also be purchased online. On April 24, the FDA proposed strict regulations on the devices, including prohibiting sale to minors. Right now, the only tobacco products handled by the FDA are cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco.
Photo by Hannah Wolfe It is common knowledge that cigarettes contain harmful chemicals. But what about electronic vapor cigarettes?
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Former RA gives life tips Photographer shows dark 1 . Stop thinking of your RA as a warden. Speaking from experience here, the last thing I want to do is write you up. Seriously. That is a lot of paperwork, does little to foster relationships, and does not look good on either one of us. I am not saying go wild. You still need to respect and follow the rules set forth by the university. However, please understand that I am here to help you and guide you. 2. I ca not stop you from destroying things, but I can charge you to replace or fix them. I honestly cannot prevent you from lighting a couch on fire, but trust and believe that during end-ofyear room inspections, I have to document the damage. That couch may look and feel like it cost $100, but that will not stop the university from charging you far more than that to replace it. 3. You are jointly responsible for everything that goes down in your room. Pot found in your room during room checks, but it is not yours? Does not matter. You share the room, you share liability. If you know about illegal things in the room before hand, meet with your RA. If you let someone know before anything happens, you are less likely to be held respon-
sible for the paraphernalia. I am not saying this will completely absolve you, but it is worth a shot. If nothing else, you may have a sympathizer on your side if anything happens to go to trial. Side note: If you are going to drink in your room, please at least recycle the cans and bottles. 4. Do not draw attention to yourself. We know you drink. We all did it when we were freshmen. Likely, if you have your door closed and you are keeping it down, we will not even know you are drinking in your room. The second you start getting loud and not listening to our quiet hours warnings is the second you are just asking for that alcohol documentation. Be smart — have someone stand outside your door to see if they can hear the music or pong game. If they can hear it, so can we. 5. Understand what medical amnesty is and how it applies to you as a college student. Do not worry about me being upset that you are drunk — get your friend the help that he or she needs. 6. If someone writes on your whiteboard with Sharpie marker — and it will happen (especially if your whiteboard is on the outside
of your door) — draw over the Sharpie marker with an Expo® marker, then wipe it off. It will come clean. 7. If you are set on having a candle in your room, use a hot plate candle warmer. Residence halls typically have a fire rating of anywhere from three to 10 minutes. For everyone’s sake, do not have an open flame in the building. 8. You do not have to come to programs, but sometimes we give out awesome prizes. Just off the top of my head, I have given out gift cards to Walmart, a Netflix subscription, movie packages, sweatshirts from the bookstore, and, of course, lots of free food. 9. Yes, I can smell it when you smoke pot. Towels stuffed under doors do not hide it, and neither does running a fan with dryer sheets taped to it. I agree that it should be legalized, but right now it is not, and I have to take action against you. 10. I have no power to punish you. I can document you all I want, but the ultimate punishment is handed down by a dean or someone else in student affairs. I just tell them what I saw; they make their own judgments. Couresy of a former Residence Assistant
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Presidents Hall, one of the suite-style residence halls completed during phase I of the housing project.
origins of fairy tale classics
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from the camera. Robyn Woodley Axe in one hand, he had Multimedia Editor the other wrapped around the girl’s neck. It read: “And as she was so beautiful, the The artist straightened the huntsman had pity on her. – frame of “The Little Match Snow White.” Girl,” a photograph displaying a solemn-eyed child holding matches between her little fingers. Shippensburg University interdisciplinary arts major, Carrie D’Agostino, created a series of photographs that depicts scenes from various fairy tales such as “Cinderella” and “The Little Mermaid.” Her works were shown at The Enchanted Photo Gallery held from April 25 to May 8 at the Lehman Library. “It combined portraits and Photo by Robyn Woodley my love of literature and fairy tales,” she said. One photograph features a Many Disney movies were girl wearing a bright red hood sweetened and suppressed and flowing cape in a gloomy versions of fairy tales that forest. were published in the 1800s. The description read: “She They were written by did not know what a wicked Danish author Hans Chriscreature he was, and was not tian Andersen and were also at all afraid of him. –Little found in the Brothers Grimm Red Riding Hood.” collection. “I actually worked for DisThe raw, uncensored forms ney World two years ago, so of these stories contain gruein a way that kind of inspired some and ghastly happenit,” she said, “but I decided to ings. For example, a few tidtake a darker route and do bits Disney chose to leave out the originals. They’re defi- of their version of “The Little nitely more creepy.” Mermaid” were Ariel’s tongue Another shows a girl wear- being cut off as part of her ing a corset and white dress deal to become human and sitting on a bed of dead her newly formed feet causleaves. ing her to feel like she was A man dressed in dull col- walking on knives. ored clothing with black boots Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm had his face turned away were German scholars who
collected over 200 spoken tales from various storytellers throughout Europe. They included stories that children worldwide can recite, such as “Little SnowWhite” and “Cinderella.” Disney excluded details of death, dismemberment and cannibalism to keep it family friendly. Many of the Grimm Brothers’ stories take place in the woods. The fantastical forests of Louisiana called to D’Agostino as best fit to capture the scenery. “I always felt like the landscape there is really whimsical and fairy tale-like,” she said. “If you remember the one with frog prints, and there’s all these cypress leaves and moss.” Wielding a Nikon D3100 DSLR camera, she paced through the woods with specific images in her mind, and recreated her interpretations through her subjects. She never used the same person more than once, including herself. D’Agostino obtained many of the puffy-sleeved dresses and corsets reminiscent of the time period from Etsy, a website where users sell homemade or vintage items. “I want them to kind of remember when they were little reading the fairy tales,” she said, “and it kind of makes them jump off the page. They actually have a visual to put to it.”
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Aussie rockers discuss bringing style worldwide Sean Fennell
Assistant A&E Editor The band Cloud Control, recently released an unplugged, stripped down version of their 2013 sophomore effort, Dream Cave. They now embark on a tour alongside fellow London based band Metronomy. I recently caught up with lead singer, Alister Wright before their show at Union Transfer to discuss, among other things, writing, touring, and where one can find a veggie cheesesteak. Q: Can you tell me about a little bit about you all came together to form Cloud Control? A: “We formed a really long time ago. None of us really knew how to do music very well. We hadn’t played in bands, I hadn’t sung before. Heidi just entered a band competition at the University of Sydney and she kind of roped us all in. I was really good friends with her little brother, who’s the drummer. Then Jeremy was another guy who just also grew up in the same area, The Blue Mountains. Then we entered the [competition] and it was fun, but we sucked and got
kicked out. But we kept practicing. For like a year we didn’t play any shows while we were just learning to write songs and stuff. The next year we came back and we won the band competition.” Q: What would you say personally influenced you when you were young? A: “Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, CCR, just classic rock. I guess that’s what my parents listened to, still listen to.” Q: There is a lot of harmonization throughout the record. Does the songwriting come from a similar collaborative effort as well? A: “Everyone pitches in. Different songs usually have one person who is kind of in control, kind of puts it all together. Some songs will be one person’s song and then they will bring the whole thing to the band; other ones will be more of collaboration.” Q: Tell me a little bit about what went into the idea to re-record an unplugged version of Dream Cave? A: “Well we actually recorded it before Dream Cave had come out. It was just a one day session in the studio. The idea was that when we were writing the songs we actually spent a lot of
time playing them like that in my living room in London. Practicing them and trying to get them to work in a small setting. Often I find it easier to write songs like that because in a studio it can be so loud that it’s hard to hear the structure and everything. The way the song fits together. So we already had it all done so it seemed like it’d be silly not to just put it down because we already put in all the work. Q: Do you like some of the songs better or worse when listening to the unplugged version over the remastered version? A: “Yeah, that’s interesting. We actually just did a whole tour in Australia that was acoustic shows. Sometimes it does work. To be honest, I don’t know which one is better. Because I think you could put a bit more time into it and make an album that is really special. There is some sense of authenticity you get from hearing people just play it. I get annoyed by a lot of singer-songwriter musicians because I think there’s a lot of stuff that doesn’t really move me. Things are being too pretty. I really think we could do another acoustic tour like
that in the future. We had crowd surfing and stage invasions it felt like a rock show, even though the volume was half of what you usually play at. I think you can still have the same kind of feeling if you are putting out the energy and you get people really involved. But rather than beating them over the head with volume it’s more like you are inviting everyone into the room. You really bring them together and it gets a bit more of a hippy vibe and can feel more intimate or authentic.” Q: What has changed for you as a band since the release of Dream Cave in 2013? A: “In America our profile is a bit better. It feels kind of the same. It is definitely good to release an album, tour it for a year, then finish touring. Whereas last time we put out Bliss Release and toured for like three years. That was too long.” Q: You have been on tour with some pretty notable acts, what do you think the most memorable tour moment has been? A: “Arcade Fire was really good when we played. Interestingly, the stage caught fire during sound check in Milan. They have like really bad wir-
ing, just really dodgy.” Q: Do you think you learned anything from those bands? A: “You know I think I’ve actually learned more from playing with smaller bands because once a band is at that level they have so much production and all this other stuff that makes it so the audience is pretty much guaranteed to get a good, consistent show. I learned a lot touring Australia and playing with some of our friends’ bands. We were supporting them and saw how people could really take control of a space and really dominate it completely with personality. I have always really admired that. I have learned more from seeing small shows cause maybe that related more to what we do.” Q: What are some of the more difficult aspects of a long tour away from your home like this? A: “Definitely, you miss home. I miss my girlfriend. Just hanging out with my mates that kind of thing. I’m pretty used to it I think, we have been traveling a lot the past few years.” Q: What cities you are excited to revisit or visit for the first time during this tour?
A: “Well this is our first time here in Philadelphia. We went to a vegan restaurant called “Vedge” last night. So good. We have had a good time here. But that’s the thing; you only get to spend 48 hours in places.” Q: Is there anything coming up as far as plans to write or record new music? A: “I find it really hard to write on the road but we were in Australia recently and we have already started demoing some new songs. We have never been a band who can just go right into the studio and write songs so we will write as fast as we can but we would like the turnaround to be faster this time rather than the three years it took before.” Q: My last question was going to be the obligatory, have you had a Philly cheesesteak but I guess since you are all vegans that didn’t happen. A: “Do you know if there is a Veggie one somewhere where you can get like the fake meat? There must be. I’m going to look that up on the Internet because I would like to try that. I used to eat meat so I can imagine it’s delicious.” Contact us at slateae@ gmail.com
Terry Fator Brings The Greats to Luhrs for a Great Cause Chris Ritter Staff Writer Singer, comedian and celebrity impressionist, Terry Fator brought his show to the Luhrs Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Aug. 23. It was an evening of not just comedy and music, but inspiration as well. His act was ventriloquism with a wonderful twist. The puppets, with eerie accuracy, performed songs by impersonating the original artists who made those songs famous. Winston the Impersonating Turtle was the first ven-
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Terry Factor brings in laughs with his ventriloquism skills. triloquist’s puppet to appear, singing a duet as Kermit the Frog, with Fator taking the part of Louis Armstrong. OK,
technically Fator was singing both parts in turn, but you get the gist. They performed “What a Wonderful World,”
one of Armstrong’s most enduring hits. The artists came rapid fire. Ozzy Ozbourne rode the “Crazy Train”; Randy Travis promised to love “For Ever and Ever Amen”; ZZ Top, with the assistance of DJ Harris, brought their spinning guitars (one of which lost the air that inflated it); Garth Brooks told us about his “Friends in Low Places”; Tony Bennett “Left His Heart in San Francisco”; and Roy Orbison was “Crying.” Lounge singing puppet Monte Carlo brought Las Vegas smooth with Tony Bennett, and Elvis impersonator Maynard Tompkins, who does not actually know any
Elvis songs, gave the crowd Paul Anka singing “My Way.” One of the many highlights of the evening came when puppet Emma Taylor, the 12-year-old with the big voice, performed “At Last” in the deep, rich, soulful voice of the great Etta James. It was also one of the Fator’s performances on America’s Got Talent, and it stunned the judges, as shown on one of the clips Fator has projected on the large screen behind him. The projection screen played a big part in the show, which summarized Fator’s rise from a teenager with a dream to becoming a headliner in Vegas, where he now
has a 5-year contract as a headliner at the Mirage. Early photos and many clips of his performances helped him tell his story. But even this night of fun was not without helping others. The receipts from all merchandise sales during his tour go to help veterans and their families. One of the organizations he supports is the Snowball Express, which serves the children of fallen military heroes. Comedy, music and supporting a good cause – hard to find a better or more memorable evening. For a more in-depth version, go to www.theslateonline.com
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H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 2014-15 Season Highlights:
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Trace Adkins: September 12 Beach Boys: October 25 RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles: February 18 STOMP: February 24 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: April 9
Phillip Phillips Taylor Dayne Last Comic Standing Tour Ernie Haase Ron Suskind
Pilobolus Shippensburg University Community Orchestra
Terry Bradshaw Lisa Williams The Lightning Thief Foreigner Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Celtic Thunder Jack Hanna Luhrs Circle of Friends Gala Mnozil Brass
Josh Turner Teacher from the Black Lagoon & Other Storybooks Billy Gardell Oak Ridge Boys
Wil Haygood The Hit Men Jackie Evancho Johnny Rivers Rhythm In The Night
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Artist Song 1. MAGIC! Rude 2. Meghan Trainor All About That Bass 3. Sam Smith Stay With Me 4. Ariana Grande feat. Zedd Break Free 5.Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX Fancy 6. Nico & Vinz Am I Wrong 7. Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea Problem 8. Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora Black Widow 9. Sia Chandelier 10. Jessie J, Ariana Grande, & Nicki Minaj Bang, Bang 11. Charli XCX Boom Clap 12. Maroon 5 Maps 13. Disclosure feat. Sam Smith Latch 14. Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne Rather Be 15. Enrique Iglesias Bailando 16. John Legend All Of Me 17. Becky G Shower 18. Jeremih feat. YG Don’t Tell ‘Em 19. Pharrell Williams Happy 20. Jason Aldean Burnin’ It Down
Top 10 Movies
Movie Weekend Gross 1. Guardians of the Galaxy $17,631,000 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles $16,800,000 3. If I Stay $16,335,000 4. Let’s Be Cops $11,000,000 5. When The Game Stands Tall $9,000,000 6. The Giver $6,730,000 7. The Expendables 3 $6,600,000 8. Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For $6,477,000 9. The Hundred-Foot Journey $5,562,000 10. Into The Storm $3,800,000
Billboard information from www.billboard.com Movie information from www.boxofficemojo.com Movie schedule from www.carmike.com Fall Series scheduele from www.tvguide.com
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Movie Showings Tuesday, August 26 Expendables 3 6:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy 7:05 p.m., 9:50 p.m. If I Stay 7:20 p.m., 9:55 p.m. Let’s Be Cops 7:15 p.m., 9:50 p.m. Teenage Muttant Ninja Turtles 7:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. The Giver 7:45 p.m., 10:05 p.m. When The Game Stands Tall 7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 27 Expendables 3 6:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy 7:05 p.m., 9:50 p.m. If I Stay 7:20 p.m., 9:55 p.m. Let’s Be Cops 7:15 p.m., 9:50 p.m. Teenage Muttant Ninja Turtles 7:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. The Giver 7:45 p.m., 10:05 p.m. When The Game Stands Tall 7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Thursday, August 28 When The Game Stands Tall 7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m. *Movie showtimes are for Carmike 7 Theatre located inside the Chambersburg Mall
Our Picks: Fall Series Premires Sunday Night Football (NBC) Sept. 7, 8:00 p.m. New Girl (Fox) Sept. 16, 9:00 p.m. The Mindy Project (Fox) Sept. 16, 9:30 p.m. The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Sept. 22, 8:00 p.m. Scorpion (CBS) Sept. 22, 9:00 p.m. Sleepy Hollow (Fox) Sept. 22, 9:00 p.m. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC) Sept. 23, 9:00 p.m. Awkward. (MTV) Sept. 23, 10:00 p.m. Law & Order: SVU (NBC) Sept. 24, 9:00 p.m. Bones (Fox) Sept. 25, 8:00 p.m. Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) Sept. 25, 8:00 p.m. Once Upon A Time (ABC) Sept. 28, 8:00 p.m. Castle (ABC) Sept. 29, 10:00 p.m. The Vampire Diaries (CW) Oct. 2, 8:00 p.m. The Flash (CW) Oct. 7, 8:00 p.m. Supernatural (CW) Oct. 7, 9:00 p.m. Arrow (CW) Oct. 8, 8:00 p.m. American Horror Story: Freak Show (FX) Oct. 8, 10:00 p.m. The Walking Dead (AMC) Oct. 12, 9:00 p.m. Grimm (NBC) Oct. 24, 9:00 p.m. 2 Broke Girls Oct. 27, 8:00 p.m. Two and a Half Men (CBS) Oct. 30, 9:00 p.m. Elementary (CBS) Oct. 30, 10:00 p.m.
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2014 Raider Football Schedule Sept. 4 at Seton Hill Sept. 13 vs. Edinboro Sept. 20 vs. California Sept. 27 at Bloomsburg Oct. 4 vs. East Stroudsburg Oct. 11 at Lock Haven Oct. 18 at West Chester Oct. 25 vs. Cheyney (Homecoming) Nov. 1 at Millersville Nov. 8 vs. Kutztown Nov. 15 at Mercyhurst
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Young Raider football team aims for playoffs in 2014 Underclassmen battle to fill record-setting quarterback Zach Zulli’s role
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Sports Editor The 2014 Shippensburg University Raiders football team knows it needs to come out strong this year in order to improve on an impressive season last year. After starting 0-2 in 2013, the team went on a tear to finish 7-4, but it was not quite enough to make the playoffs. In the 2014 PA State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Preseason Coaches Poll picked Ship at fourth in the Eastern Division. This is despite a record breaking 2012 season in which the Raiders went 11-2 and made the second round of the playoffs; the Raiders have been voted outside the top three spots in the poll for three out of four years. Ship’s current Head Coach, Mark “Mac” Maciejewski, who is an SU graduate himself, is returning to lead the team for his fourth season. Coach Mac holds a 25-10 record over his first three seasons, which is the most wins by any head coach in Raiders history. The team has flourished under Coach Mac, who believes that he can improve the team every season they step on the field. “We are so much better right now offensively than we were at this time last year in preseason camp.” Said Coach Mac, reflecting on his expectations for this year’s high-powered Raiders offense. “Our offensive line is doing a great job of protecting, and I’m gonna tell you, our running backs, with Blaire Brooks and Justin Pyle, they are flying around,
Athletes To Watch
Chris Lawshe Junior QB James Caldwell High School, NJ 2013: 11 gp, 32 attempts, 13 complete, 0 int’s, 115 yds, 1 TD
Ryan Zapoticky First Year Student QB Dallas, Pa 2013: N/A
Trevor Harman Senior WR Cumberland Valley, PA 2013: 1,421 yds, 22 TD’s, 129.2 yds/g
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and they can run, and they are tough runners. Our wide receivers, we are deep at wide receiver. You got Trevor Harman and you got Sheldon Mayer. Plus we got some young guys that nobody has really seen yet, some tall guys, some lanky guys that can go up and get the ball. So I am very excited about our potential on offense. Things will be shaken up a little bit on defense this year, with five strong defensive players not returning, including two defensive ends and two safeties. Most notably, the Raiders
will be without Jake Metz, PSAC East defensive player of the year in 2013, who led the team with 11 sacks. His fellow defensive end Dainen Green graduated as well; Metz is 6 foot 6 inches and Green is 6 foot two. The defensive line will be losing some height this year, but according to coach Mac, younger players have stepped up this spring and summer, and he is confident the line will be as strong as ever. “We have got to find the right combination of people to put on the field, whether it’s offense, defense or
special teams,” said Coach Mac. “That’s why we’re here right now doing all the preseason preparation.” The Raiders are excited for this upcoming season; they look good in practice, and younger players are stepping up and learning the offense and defense well. With a good combination of returning experience and young talent, the rest of the PSAC East is in for a tough year with the Raiders in town. Shippensburg’s first game is away at Seton Hill in Greensburg, Pa. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 pm.
Brian Sourber Senior LB Manheim Township, PA 2013: All-PSAC team, 3 sacks, 79 tackles Cortlin Dell Junior LB Spring Grove, PA 2013: 84 tackles, 3.5 sacks
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2014 Men’s Soccer Schedule Sept. 5 vs. Chestnut Hill Sept. 7 vs. Georgian Court Sept. 10 at Wilmington, DE
Sept. 17 at West Virginia Wesleyan Sept. 19 at Washington Adventist Sept. 24 vs California, PA Sept. 27 at Slippery Rock Oct. 3 vs. Mercyhurst Oct. 4 vs. Gannon Oct. 8 at Millersville Oct. 11 vs. Alderson-Broaddus Oct. 14 vs. West Chester
Men and Women’s Soccer looking to improve on outstanding 2013 seasons Team made conference playoffs last year, voted sixth in PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll Dave Barth Sports Editor
An eventful 2013 season for Shippensburg men’s soccer saw the team improve their overall record by three wins from the previous year, finishing 9-7-2. The record got them fifth seed in the conference and qualified them for the PSAC quarterfinals. Shippensburg scored 35 goals last year to its opponent’s 22. The Raiders hit their stride last year in weeks five and six, posting back-toback 6-0 shutouts against the University of Pittsburg at Johnstown and Bloomsburg. Twenty-one of 29 players currently in camp returned from last year, and the experience will be key for SU in the upcoming season. Redshirt senior Derrick Roy scored 11 of the team’s 35 goals last season, including four assists and four game-winners. Senior defender Gregg
Whitcomb anchored a tough defense that posted five shutouts, limited the opposition to six first-half goals and ranked fifth in the league in goals allowed. Whitcomb and Roy are two of three All-PSAC performers to return this year. Midfielder Oli Templeton, who graduated this spring, was the third. Captains for this year will be Whitcomb, Roy and senior Fred Lucas. Sixth year head coach Jerry Spering will return for his seventh at the helm of the Soccer team. In three of the last four seasons Spering has guided the Raiders to nine plus victories, qualifying for two PSAC and NCAA Tournament berths as well. The Raiders soccer team is set on improving on last year’s winning record, and with all of the returning talent they have a real shot to return to the playoffs. Come out to see Raiders Soccer in their home opener at David See Field on Friday, September 5 at 7 p.m.
Oct. 18 at East Stroudsburg Oct. 22 at Lock Haven Oct. 25 vs. Bloomsburg Oct. 31 at UPJ Nov. 1 at Seton Hill Photo by Ryan Trexler
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Lady Raiders made history in 2013, look to repeat It took 20 years, but the Shippensburg women’s soccer team finally made the NCAA Tournament playoffs after an impressive 2013 season. The Lady Raiders hope to build off of their record-breaking campaign in which they not only made the playoffs but also won their first playoff appearance, a 2-1 victory over Slippery Rock. The team returns 19 players from 2013, and their success this past year has brought some new faces to the squad. Twelve new players have joined the team, including recruits at every position including goalkeeper. Notable returning senior players include forward Brooke Clippinger, midfielder Carolyn Smith, and defenders Alyssa House, Rachel Friend and Mackenzie Neal. In the PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll last year Shippensburg was ranked ninth, and went on to pick up a first round playoff victory.
This year they have been ranked seventh, ahead of Bloomsburg and IUP, but two positions back from Edinboro against whom they went 1-1-1 in 2013. The 2013 PSAC Coach of the Year, Rob Fulton, begins his ninth season with the Lady Raiders. He is excited to coach a group of new players, as well as to see the development of some of his returning stars. “The new recruiting class will join a very impactful returning senior class who are anxious to build on their first NCAA Tournament appearance,” Fulton said in an S.U. sports release this summer. “The senior class has worked hard to establish a winning culture and they are eager to welcome the incoming very talented 2014 class.” Ship’s first game is at home on David See Field on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m.
Sept. 27 vs. Clarion Oct. 3 vs. Mercyhurst Oct. 4 vs. Gannon Oct. 8 at Millersville Oct. 14 vs. West Chester Oct. 18 at East Stroudsburg Oct. 22 at Lock Haven Oct. 25 vs. Bloomsburg Oct. 27 vs. Alderson-Broaddus Oct. 31 at UPJ Nov. 1 at Seton Hill
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Field hockey looks to repeat as champs Brian Dankulich Staff Writer
Shippensburg field hockey delivered the school its first ever national championship in any sport in 2013, and hopes to build off of an incredible season. After an offseason which saw nine key seniors graduate, the Lady Raiders are set to get back to business with a young but talented team. The Lady Raiders have become a Division II field hockey powerhouse. This season they will not only defend their title, but will look to return to the national tournament for the seventh consecutive season. But keeping up the success will not be easy, as opponents are sure to bring their best against Shippensburg every time they face off. Despite the youth at some positions the Lady Raiders will return 16 players from last year’s championship team, including a pair of talented seniors in Lucy
Kauffman and Ari Saytar. Kaufmann was part of the 2013 NFHCA (National Field Hockey Coaches Association) All-America Second Team and Saytar was part of the All-PSAC (PA State Athletics Conference) Second Team. The voters in the PSAC preseason polls were not very kind to the defending national champions, selecting the Lady Raiders third in the preseason behind Millersville and West Chester. Millersville handed the Lady Raiders their only loss of the 2013 season but Shippensburg got its revenge in the national semifinals. Returning to lead the Lady Raiders for her 16th season is head coach Bertie Landes. Landes is the reigning NFHCA coach of the year and enters the season as the winningest active Division II field hockey coach. The Lady Raiders begin their championship defense Doubletree Fall Classic in New Haven, CT, when they face St. Michael’s University on Saturday, Sept. 6, beginning at 11 a.m.
2014 Field Hockey Schedule Sept. 6 vs. Saint Michael’s Sept. 7 at Southern Connecticut State Sept. 9 vs. Millersville Sept. 13 vs. East Stroudsburg Sept. 20 VS. Mercyhurst Sept. 23 at Slippery Rock Sept. 27 at Bloomsburg Oct. 4 vs. IUP Oct. 5 vs. Limestone Oct. 11 vs. West Chester Oct. 14 at Millersville Oct. 18 at Mansfield Oct. 22 vs. Kutztown Oct. 25 at Mercyhurst Oct. 28 vs. Slippery Rock Nov. 5 at East Stroudsburg
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2014 Women’s Volleyball Schedule Sept. 5 vs. Chestnut Hill Sept. 5 vs. Goldey-Beacom Sept. 6 vs. Stonehill Sept. 6 vs. Holy Family Sept. 12 at David & Elkins Sept. 12 vs. Urbana Sept. 13 vs. Concord
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Shippensburg enters the 2014 season coming off its second consecutive NCAA Tournament berth (third overall) and an appearance in the PSAC semifinals. The Raiders went 29-10 in 2013 and won the PSAC Eastern Division regular season championship. The team was voted second in the 2014 Pennsylvania State Athletic Con-
ference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Monday afternoon by the league office. SU does not have a true senior on the 2014 roster (Casey Hawbaker is a senior academically but a sophomore athletically) yet returns 10 players from last year’s squad. The Raiders will be without the services of PSAC East Player of the
Year Jill Edwards, who has graduated after her historic four-year run with the team. Three of SU’s four AllPSAC players from last year are back, however, as the Raiders will seek their eighth consecutive appearance in the conference tournament. Junior blockers Faith Athey (Gettysburg/Delone Catholic) and Taylor Gottshall (Allentown/Central Catho-
lic), along with sophomore setter Maura Nolan (Wexford/North Allegheny), figure to make a strong middle for the Raiders this season. Back-to-back reigning PSAC East Coach of the Year Leanne Piscotty returns for her 11th season at the helm of the SU volleyball team. Piscotty has guided Shippensburg to six PSAC semifinals appearances in 10 years.
Oct. 4 vs. East Stroudsburg Oct. 10 at Edinboro Oct. 10 vs. Mercyhurst Oct. 11 at Slippery Rock Oct. 11 vs. Gannon Oct. 17 at Lock Haven Oct. 18 at UPJ
Sept. 13 vs. Glenville State
Oct. 24 vs. West Chester
Sept. 19 vs. Seton Hill
Oct. 25 vs. Cheyney
Sept. 19 vs. California
Oct. 25 vs. Chowan
Sept. 20 vs. Clarion
Oct. 28 at Millersville
Sept. 20 vs. IUP
Oct. 31 at East Stroudsburg
Sept. 23 at Shepherd
Nov. 1 at Kutztown
Sept. 26 at Cheyney
Nov. 4 vs. Point Park
Sept. 27 at West Chester
Nov. 7 vs. UPJ
Sept. 30 vs. Millersville
Nov. 8 vs. Lock Haven
Oct. 3 vs. Kutztown
Nov. 8 vs. Winston-Salem State
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