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Senior chosen to participate in Harrisburg internship Jenna Wise News Editor
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SU’s Major/Minor Fair has been held the last four years with the intention of helping students explore the various programs the university has to offer. Every academic department was represented at the fair.
Students explore majors, minors during annual fair Troy Okum Editor-in-Chief
The 4th Annual Shippensburg University Major/ Minor Fair kicked off Thursday in the quad, inviting students and faculty to network and learn about academic programs and classes. “It’s critical for student
success,” said Victoria Kerr, the director of the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC). “It gives an opportunity for students to connect with faculty.” The CCEC partnered with the SU School of Academic Programs and Services to hold the fair. Every academic depart-
ment was represented at the fair, Kerr said. The event, which offered free pizza and prizes, attracted hundreds of students from 3–5 p.m. Denise Yarwood, the Assistant Dean of SU’s Office for Exploratory Studies, and CCEC graduate assistant Jocelyn Chavous were key
individuals in organizing the event, Kerr said. Chavous said the fair is important for students because it lets them know they have a support system for their education. It also helps a student find a career path that includes his or her passion, she said.
A Shippensburg University student has begun an internship in Harrisburg following his acceptance into a 15-week, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) internship program. James Korman of Hanover, Pennsylvania, is a senior Spanish and political science major at SU and is one of 11 students participating in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program, according to a PASSHE press release. Throughout the internship, Korman and his fellow students will be participating in individual research projects James Korman, SU Senior and attending academic seminars to meet the program’s requirements. Korman will be working in the office of state House Speaker Michael Turzai (R-Allegheny). THIS has sponsored the internships of more than 600 PASSHE students since its inception in 1989. In the past, interns have worked for state-sponsored agencies and the offices of the governor, speaker of the House of Representatives and the attorney general. Students interested in learning more about THIS may call the Dixon University Center at (717) 720-4089 or visit the program’s website at www.passhe.edu/this.
SU Communication/ Journalism Department announces new chair Jenna Wise News Editor
Students talk to peers and faculty members about the various academic programs offered on campus.
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Eucabeth Odhiambo is hosting a lecture Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Old Main 206.
The Multi Ethnic Student Association (MESA) is hosting a foam party Friday from 5–11 p.m. in the CUB’s Ship Deck Amphitheater.
Little River Band is performing in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday at 8 p.m.
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The Counseling and Learning Centers are hosting an emoji stress ball and chocolate event Wednesday from 3–4 p.m. in the Learning Center.
The social work department is hosting inclusive basketball Saturday at 11 a.m. in Henderson Gymnasium.
Shippensburg’s men’s club soccer team will be competing against IUP Sunday at noon at the Robb Sports Complex.
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With the start of each semester comes numerous changes, and Shippensburg University’s Communication/Journalism Department was no exception after announcing several personnel changes beginning this semester. On Sept. 1, an email was sent to all communication/ journalism students announcing the departure of department Chair Kim Garris. According to the email, Garris accepted a position as SU’s Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing, and left to begin working in Old Main immediately following the department’s announcement. Moving forward, the department had planned to promote professors Ted Carlin and Stephanie Wit-
mer to interim co-chair positions. However, Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) contracts state only one individual may serve as chair of a department at a time, according to Witmer. Carlin, Ted Carlin, who previDepartment ously served Chair as the department’s chairperson from 2000 to 2008, will serve as the sole interim chairperson for the foreseeable future. Last week, Carlin submitted a request to SU’s administration to formally appoint Witmer as his assistant chairperson, but his request has not yet been approved.
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Your World Today You could be the first link in a chain reaction Commentary
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Eighty-four years ago today, a man named Leo Szilard was walking across a London street when he had an idea that would change the course of humanity forever. While Szilard, a physicist from Hungary, is known for many things, his conception of the nuclear chain reaction nears the top of the list. His persistence over the next few years with finding the right types and quantities of elements to create a reaction inevitably helped bring the Manhattan Project to fruition. American journalist Richard Rhodes chronicled the development of the nuclear research in his book, “The Making of the Atomic Bomb.” He described the moment Szilard conceived his famous idea, saying “as he crossed the street, time cracked open before him and he saw a way to the future.” While Szilard may have seen the future, did he see the irony in his idea? He
patented an idea for a nuclear chain reaction — an idea that would cause a chain reaction for decades, causing devastation in Japan, a worldwide arms race and threats from rogue nations like Iran and North Korea. Arguments can be made on both sides whether the rise of nuclear power is an ugly necessity or an unfortunate mistake, but the debate is irrelevant. What happened to Szilard nearly a century ago is an important lesson for everyone — people’s choices can have devastating outcomes. That doesn’t mean that every choice, or every outcome will cause a butterfly effect that will inevitably threaten humanity, but it does mean choices can threaten the people around you. For example, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and many others have said that choosing to stay in the path of Hurricane Irma is dangerous for yourself, but it also poses a risk to first responders. Now that the storm has passed, emergency personnel are hard at work trying to search for and rescue people caught up in Irma’s mayhem. Some of them may die trying to save those who did not heed warnings to evacuate. You don’t have to be a physicist or a Floridian to
take caution before making decisions though. Even in the peaceful Cumberland Valley, far away from nuclear threats and devastating hurricanes, each person has the power to ignite great change. Anyone could be walking across campus and suddenly have a great idea of their own, such as a way they can organize a fundraiser to help hurricane victims. With the persistence to see your idea to completion you could spark the same chain reaction that ultimately leads to something great, like a multi-campus fundraising campaign that could help hundreds or thousands in need. But bad ideas can happen too. Like choosing to go out drinking with friends without a designated driver. A simple, avoidable mistake can lead to the deaths of innocent people. Just like with Szilard and other atomic physicists, you may never wish to cause harm with your ideas, but they can still create terrible and lasting outcomes. Whether its Sept. 12, 1933, or Sept. 12, 2017, ideas can create chain reactions that change a person’s world. No matter what the idea is, it’s important to take the time to think about how it can affect you and the people around you.
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Police Briefs Naugle and Seavers Hall residents charged with underage drinking Scout D. Knotts, 18, of Naugle Hall, Chase M. Zurawski, 19, of Seavers Hall, and Dalton P. Olafsson-Oates, 18, of Naugle Hall, were charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Aug. 26. Officers patrolling the area of the L-2 storage parking lot observed a group of people walking through the parking lot and saw that at least one of the individuals was in possession of alcohol. The students were all found to have been consumed alcohol, and were in possession of alcohol when they were stopped by the police officers. Citations were later filed charging three individuals with underage drinking.
Hit and run reported outside of the Franklin Science Center A faculty member reported a hit-and-run incident to SU police on Aug. 30. Faculty member Alex Spore parked his gray 2013 Honda Fit sedan outside the Franklin Science Center in the faculty parking area next to the building. During this time, the vehicle was scraped along the right rear bumper and fender area. No damage estimate is available at this time.
Stolen property reported in the CUB food court Kayla A. Waterman of McCune Hall reported a theft to SU police on Sept. 1. Waterman reported she had eaten in the CUB food court area earlier in the day and when she prepared to leave the building she could not find her wallet or iPhone on the table where she had been sitting. Officers attempted to track the phone through the university’s computer center. According to the tracking device the phone was still somewhere in the food court area, but police officers were unable to locate it. In addition to the missing phone, Waterman is missing her wallet, which contained cash, her SU ID, Social Security card, medical card and her credit card. The total value of the missing items is approximately $790. The incident remains under investigation at this time.
Non-student visitor charged with underage drinking Daniel Thomas Coughlin, 19, of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 3. An SU police officer was on patrol in the area of the old steam plant off of North Prince Street when he observed Coughlin urinating in public along the tree line between the rails-to-trails area of Old Main Drive. When the officer exited his patrol vehicle, Coughlin attempted to flee on foot but was stopped by another officer before he could cross North Prince Street. Coughlin was found to be intoxicated and in the possession of alcohol. He was administered a portable breath test, which confirmed the presence of alcohol in his system. Coughlin was cited for underage drinking and was transported to his residence where he was released.
Outdoor challenge, lectures to be held in coming weeks Jenna Wise News Editor Outdoor Nation Challenge
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Eighty-four years after Leo Szilard’s nuclear research was originally conducted, the world continues to use nuclear weapons as a means of power.
Student Government’s freshman elections will continue through Thursday. Freshmen interested in voting can access the voting portal through their student email accounts.
Beginning next week, Shippensburg University’s Geography/Earth Science Department will be competing against more than 90 colleges in a four-week outdoor competition. The challenge runs from Sept. 18 to Oct. 15 and includes outdoor events such as hiking, bird watching and gardening. Last year, SU placed eighth out of 89 colleges, according to an SU news release. Participants can log their time on a downloadable app, and can accumulate points for prizes for each activity lasting 30 minutes. The entire Shippensburg community is encouraged to participate. “Research shows that people are retracting from outdoor experiences, and it is negatively impacting their health and connection to the environment. This challenge changes that,” said Sean Cornell, associate professor of
geography/earth science in the news release. For more information on how to get involved in the challenge, visit www.oncampuschallenge.org. Novel Lecture A professor of teacher education will be visiting SU Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Old Main Room 206 to provide a preview of her debut novel. Eucabeth Odhiambo’s novel, “Auma’s Long Run,” is inspired by her own life experiences growing up in the Kenyan village of Luo and her studies of HIV/AIDS, according to an SU news release. Odhiambo will also discuss how she became a novelist at a young age and how she wishes to inspire people through her writing. Immediately following her lecture, Odhiambo will host a book signing for those in attendance. The event is sponsored by the teacher education, English, international studies departments, as well as the multicultural caucus and women’s and gender studies
programs. Anyone who would like additional information about thie lecture may email eaodhi@ship.edu. Disability Lecture A series of disability speakers will be visiting SU next Tuesday during the program “Seriously Funny: Disability and the Paradoxical Power of Humor.” The program will be held in Old Main Chapel at 7 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Shawn Bingham, assistant dean of the honors program and assistant professor of sociology, and Sara Green, director of the interdisciplinary social sciences program and associate professor of sociology, will be discussing the ways that humor can be infused into conversations about what it means to be living as a disabled person. During the event, Bingham and Green will be using video clips and interviews from disabled comedians to examine how disability humor is used in today’s society.
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State government to test new budget plan Marc Levy Associated Press The Pennsylvania House of Representatives returned to session yesterday for the first time in seven weeks as a lengthening budget stalemate is drawing warnings by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf that he is out of options to make payments on time. Hanging in the balance is $2.2 billion in program funding — about 7 percent of approved spending — and another downgrade to Pennsylvania’s battered credit rating. At issue is how to come up with the money to keep state agencies, programs, schools and institutions funded at levels supported overwhelmingly by Republican and Democratic lawmakers in a $32 billion spending agreement. A vote is expected this week on the latest plan, pushed by a group of House Republicans. If it fails, the next step is unclear for the House, led by Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny. The Republican-controlled Legislature is averse to the kind of tax increase that would stabilize Pennsylvania’s deficit-riddled finances. Wolf has pledged to squeeze out savings from his workforce, health care costs and prisons, but it’s nowhere
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Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives remains at odds on how to continue financing all of the state’s agencies and programs. near enough, and lawmakers are in little mood for deep spending cuts. This year, they approved what amounted to 3 percent spending increase, including nearly $600 million in annual aid to five universities — Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln and the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school — that is part of the bipartisan spending agreement, but awaiting final votes. Since the fiscal year begin July 1, Wolf’s administration
has borrowed money from other state funds to keep the state’s main bank account above zero. Come Friday, Wolf may need to start postponing payments. The plan, developed by about two dozen House Republicans, would divert cash from reserves or off-budget programs, many of them for public transportation or environmental cleanups and improvements. Wolf opposes it. His administration questions whether the plan is realistic
and warns that it would have dire consequences for a wide range of communities. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority — the state’s largest public transit agency — said it would lose almost 20 percent of its budget in the middle of its fiscal year, forcing harsh cutbacks across all services and a 20 percent fare increase. The Senate’s plan, narrowly passed in July, relies largely on tax increases, borrowing and another expansion of
casino gambling. It is deeply unpopular with House Republicans, and even House Democratic leadership has been silent about it, reflecting rank-and-file discontent. Wolf supports it. It includes $200 million from the prospective sale of new casino licenses in Pennsylvania, although separate legislation authorizing such an expansion hasn’t yet passed and faces long odds in the House. Another $1.3 billion would come from floating bonds. With interest,
that ultimately could cost the state $2 billion or more. It also would increase taxes on consumers’ utility bills — in particular, natural gas service — and impose a production tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling, a key demand of Wolf’s. Meanwhile, changes it carries to permitting procedures for the activities of polluting industries are likely to be challenged in court by environmental groups as unconstitutional.
Student Government hosts SU displays annual 9/11 freshman election speech flag memorial
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SU freshman Meredith Scarr gave her student government campaign speech Sept. 7 in McFeely’s Coffeehouse. Scarr is in the running to become the Class of 2021’s representative. Scarr said she hopes to voice the needs of her class if she is selected. Meredith is the sister of President Madison Scarr.
The academic quad in front of the Ezra Lehman Library was decorated with dozens of flags yesterday in remembrance of the events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The flags are an annual memorial planned by the university.
Student Government Updates The following are updates and briefs from the September 7 Student Government meeting.
Attendance • Three senators were excused from the meeting. Budget and Finance • A motion was passed to allocate $4,000 to PRSSA to attend the organization’s national conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Education • The College of Education and Services hired Nicole Hill as the college’s next dean.
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Budweiser Clydesdales excite Shippensburg
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Jenna Wise News Editor Bystanders in downtown Shippensburg saw an unusual sight Wednesday as an eight-horse team of the Budweiser Clydesdales paraded through town. The Clydesdales traveled through Central Pennsylvania from Sept. 5–10, visiting areas of Lebanon, Dauphin and Franklin counties. The visits were a part of the more than 300 that are completed by Budweiser’s three-hitch teams each
year, according to Penn Live. After arriving in Shippensburg, the Clydesdales held a staging event on Orange Street at 3 p.m. between Shippensburg Beverage Center and the Cumberland Count District Justice buildings. The parade began with the Clydesdales parading toward South Fayette Street, with a stop for photos at the traffic light outside Arooga’s at 4 p.m. Then, the hitch moved down King and Queen streets while stopping in front of Knute’s Pub and Grill, University Grille and
Sheetz. The Clydesdales continued the parade all the way to Earl Street, where they stopped for photos outside of Hub City Club. Following the parade, the Clydesdales were on display behind Hub City Club until 6 p.m. A pub crawl finished the Clydesdales’ visit. During their final staging event of the day, dozens of members of the Shippensburg community crowded in behind Hub City Club to catch a glimpse of the horses. Each horse wore the signature saddle and bridle of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
At the far end of the parking lot, volunteers of Shippensburg’s Cumberland Valley Hose Co. hoisted a huge American flag over the gathered crowd. A team of the Clydesdales previously visited central Pennsylvania in June, spending several days in York County, according to the Chambersburg Public Opinion. Last year, the Clydesdales appeared at the America’s 911 and Military Tribute Bike and Car Show at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center in August 2016.
“Every year, we get a week allocated to us,” Wilsbach Distributors Marketing Director Crystal Hartz said in a Wilsbach press release. “We share the love every time we get them.” Throughout the remainder of last week, this team of Clydesdales visited Mount Joy, Grantville and Lancaster to complete their tour of the central Pennsylvania area. People who are over the age of 21 may track where each team of Clydesdales are visiting next on Budweiser’s official website.
Florida residents brave Irma Jason Dearen and Tamara Lush Associated Press
REDDINGTON SHORES, Fla. (AP) — Carl Roberts has a stash of Chinese food, a case of water and a million-dollar view in his 17th floor Gulf front condo. And that, he says, is all he needs to hunker down through a massive storm coming straight at him. Authorities have beseeched more than 6 million people in Florida and Georgia to evacuate before Hurricane Irma’s storm surge and fierce winds make leaving — or rescuing — impossible. But some around Florida are choosing to stay, a rite of passage for many in the state who boast about the storms they weathered: Camille, Andrew, Katrina and others. “No. 1, I don’t have anywhere to go,’’ said Roberts, an attorney. “Hurricane damage is primarily water rising. And I’m on the 17th floor. I have security shutters, so I should be quite safe here.’’ All residents of Pinellas County’s barrier islands, like where Roberts lives in Reddington Shores, are under a mandatory evacuation order. But Roberts thinks he’ll only lose power for a day or two. As Hurricane Irma threatened catastrophic damage to Florida, patrons at the most infamous South Beach dive bar tossed back drinks, shot pool and played the jukebox loud. Clouds of cigarette smoke floated in the air at Mac’s
Club Deuce where Miami Beach resident Kathleen Paca, 56, was perched on a stool. She’d just finished spray painting “We’re Open Irma’’ on the bar’s plywood window protections. The word “Irma’’ covered “Wilma,’’ the 2005 hurricane when the plywood last was used. Paca and other regulars at the Deuce, as it’s known to locals, had no qualms about staying home as Irma approached, even with the storm projected to be one of the strongest to ever make landfall in Florida. “Where am I going to go?’’ Paca said. “It’s not going to be that bad. I’m on the second floor and have impact windows. I’ve thrown coconuts at my windows and they don’t break.’’ Despite officials calling for more than 6 million people in Florida and Georgia to evacuate in advance of Irma’s storm surge and fierce winds, some around Florida are choosing to stay, a rite of passage for many in the state who boast about the storms they weathered: Camille, Andrew, Katrina and others. While many of the state’s poor have little choice but to stay put at home or head to a shelter, some people who can choose are opting to ride the storm out rather than risk driving hundreds of miles north with no sure source of gasoline or accommodations. “I have two choices, stay or run north, a bad idea’’ said Michel Polette, 31, who lives a couple of blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in South
Beach. “If you drive to Atlanta or Tallahassee, you’re risking running out of gas and being in your car in a Category 4 hurricane.’’ Residents at the Treasure Village Mobile Home Park in St. Petersburg, about four hours northwest of Miami Beach, said they weren’t leaving either — even though the county called for an evacuation of all mobile homes, regardless of whether they were inland or near the water. “I’m not going anywhere,’’ said 56-year-old Laurie Mastropaolo, who wore a T-shirt
with a photo of the iconic “Grumpy Cat’’ that said, “This is my happy face.” Mastropaolo was talking to a neighbor, 79-year-old William Castor. Castor, shirtless in the 95-degree heat, said he had not yet heard about the mandatory mobile home evacuation. County and city officials had not yet come to the park. “The storm’s 1,000 miles away,’’ he shrugged. ``It could go to Kalamazoo.’’ Castor was raised in Miami, and Mastropaolo said she weathered storms on Long Island, including San-
dy. Neither has lived in the park for a year, and neither was convinced that it was necessary to leave for Irma, at least not yet. “If I lived in Miami, I’d be outta there,’’ said Mastropaolo. “But here, I’ll wait till the last minute. I’m not going to get on the road with the crazy people.’’ Said Castor: “I’m not saying you should ignore it, but it’s gotta get closer for me to decide.’’ Some people in Miami felt mixed about their decision to stay put, but were influenced to do so by special circum-
stances, like pregnancy. Stefani Travieso, 22, lives in a Miami neighborhood that was badly damaged during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. She is eight months pregnant and her doctor told her to stay in a comfortable place where she felt safe. Since Andrew her roof has been replaced, and storm windows installed along with a backup generator. “If I wasn’t pregnant, I’d be in the car headed north with my dog and my husband,’’ she said.
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Two weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas, destroying cars and houses. As Hurricane Irma hits Florida, the state’s residents prepare for the worst by boarding up their houses and stocking up on food.
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Disaster aid requires our help A mere two weeks after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Eastern Texas, another major hurricane — Hurricane Irma — left a path of destruction as it passed through the Caribbean, Florida and the rest of the Eastern Coast of the U.S. Seeing as Harvey was the first major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. since 2005, it is safe to say that two major hurricanes hitting the U.S. in such a short span of time is rare. It’s also very, very expensive. Harvey’s estimated cost alone is $190 billion, according to USA Today, making it costlier than Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy combined. So, we asked ourselves, who should foot the bill and provide aid for disaster relief — the government or its citizens? The answer is both. One of the basic functions of government is to provide for the public’s welfare, and in no other situation is its assistance needed more than in a disaster area. The government’s resources, preparation and ability to
mobilize and communicate in a disaster situation is crucial. It is hard to say, but we doubt that any largescale civilian effort would be able to match that of the government’s. With that being said, though, it is important for citizens to chip in and shoulder what they can regarding these efforts, much like we have seen in the wake of Harvey. If you have a boat and are able, help evacuate those who are stuck. If you can provide a hot meal for your neighbor, do it. Even if you can only spare just a few dollars, give what you can. It helps more than you know. Please do not reserve goodwill toward these efforts strictly during and immediately after the storm hits, either. The cleanup and recovery will inevitably take years, as we have seen in New Orleans where some areas remained damaged from Katrina some 12 years later. It is hard enough for people to deal with the toll that these hurricanes inflict, but it is even harder when these large efforts subside and peo-
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Hurricane Harvey, left, and Hurricane Irma made landfall over two weeks apart from one another. ple are left to fend for themselves. We feel it is the moral duty of citizens to help one another when disasters like these strike. But regarding the government, federally
and locally, we would like to see more preventive measures taken. Why weren’t there more mandatory or even voluntary evacuations and why were there not proper flood
protections in place? Overall, the responses to these storms have been amazing. But we must learn from these experiences, lest we repeat the mistakes.
Misconceptions abound regarding DACA Jamison Barker Opinion Editor This labor day weekend, I was fortunate to speak with immigrants in the Reading, Pennsylvania, area and share their stories as part of a literary project called Writing Wrongs. The project, which aims to shed light on a different social issue each year, allowed me to hear from the former supervisor of the Berks County Youth Center and ICE Family Shelter Care Program, an immigration lawyer and a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient named Carlos Adolfo Gonzalez. This year turned out to be one of the more timely events because mere hours after hearing Gonzalez’s story, Politico reported President Donald Trump planned to rescind the program with a six-month delay, leaving its fate in the hands of Congress. Though all the stories I heard this weekend impacted me greatly, Gonzalez’s did in particular because of the perspective it offered on this decision. There’s a chance you’ve heard of Gonzalez before. He has been featured in The New York Times — among many other publications — and even a CNBC documentary. Orig-
inally born in the Dominican Republic, he 12 more years waiting for a visa through a came to the U.S. with his mother at the age sibling sponsorship (his sister married a U.S. of 11 after his family’s situation deteriorated citizen), according to the Whitt Law Firm. So, following the death of his father. Despite ex- his only other option is the slim chance that celling academically in high school, Gonza- he meets and marries the love of his life in the lez’s financial situation meant affording tui- next six months, which seems unlikely. Effection at community college was a struggle. His tively, if no progress is made in congress reundocumented status also meant he had to garding this issue, Gonzalez will have to leave pay international rates and could not receive the country. financial aid. Eventually, though, Gonzalez What struck me most about Gonzalez’s found a situation that suited him at Amherst presentation was when he mentioned that the College in Massachusetts, and he now has latter has always been an option. He could two master’s degrees have gone to Canada from the University or maybe even Austra“The American Dream of Cambridge and Tslia, but he stays in the is still very much alive inghua, as well, where U.S. because he loves within these communities.” he was a Gates Camthe country — it’s his -Jamison Barker bridge Scholar and home. When I considSchwarzman Scholar, ered this in the context respectively. He now of all the other stories advocates for immigrants with the Pennsyl- I had heard that weekend, I noticed a simivania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, lar thread. All of these immigrants love this is a model citizen and because of President country dearly; all of them would be citizens Trump’s decision, his future is in doubt. if they could; and all of them are willing to For those of you who ask why Gonzalez work incredibly hard to carve out a life for does not apply for citizenship, it’s because themselves here. The American Dream is still he can’t. For one, people cannot apply for very much alive within these communities. citizenship within the U.S. and Clinton-era DACA recipients are not given a free ride. bars mean that if he were to leave the coun- The application alone costs nearly $500, and try, he could not apply to immigrate for 10 getting permission to work just means these years. That’s 10 years in addition to at least folks are contributing to Social Security and Management slate.ship@gmail.com Troy Okum.................Editor-in-Chief
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paying income taxes. The estimated hit to the U.S. economy if DACA workers are deported will be $33 billion over the next 10 years, according to the Center for American Progress. Let’s also keep it in perspective why immigrants come to the U.S. illegally in the first place. Please get over the idea that everyone wants to be an American. Many people who look like me cannot even fathom the level of poverty and violence that occurs in some of the countries these immigrant’s parents fled from. I feel confident enough to say that if many of the people who criticize DACA were faced with a similar situation, they would take the chance to save their children. When I let the weekend marinate, I couldn’t help but feel ashamed. It made me consider all that I take for granted from being fortunate enough to be born here. It made me consider whether my ancestors even came here legally. But most of all, it showed me that a lot of these immigrants were more patriotic than me. I am deeply saddened by this decision to rescind DACA, and hope that Congress can get its act together to protect these dreamers. I implore you to be cognizant of the fact that there are real people and stories behind this otherwise macro issue. Don’t lose the faces within the statistics.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017
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Ship Life
Dear Freshmen, As all raiders know, your first year of college is full of trials and errors in the realms of academics and relationships. To smooth the transition, these upper class men and women have offered their words of wisdom: Tyler Buck second-year grad student, geo-environmental: “Don’t be afraid to go to your professor for help. It is a life-saver when it comes to your grade.” Nahesha Paulection, junior, software engineering major: “It is okay to say ‘I don’t know’, it is better to find out then to never ask.” Giovani Onativia, senior, criminal justice major: “Try joining clubs so you can find people with similar interests and don’t be afraid to talk to someone who is sitting alone.” Emily Noe, junior, art major: “Do your homework the day it is assigned or it all piles up.” Matt Cheng, junior, accounting major: “Develop really good studying skills and budget your time. Make sure you put time aside for studying as well as a little time for fun.” Jonathan Klinedinst, sophomore, supply-chain management major: “Get involved on campus early on because if you push it off you aren’t going to have leadership positions to put on your resume, and that is what stands out in an interview.”
Photos courtesy of Aliyah Mensah
SU junior Aliyah Mensah (second from right) in the Atlantis Project explores the grounds surrounding the Parthenon.
Raider gains experience in Greece Madeline Walsh Ship Life Editor If you are a science major looking for hands-on experience and an opportunity to study abroad, then the Atlantis Project is the program for you. “It was the best experience of my entire life,” said exercise-science major and Shippensburg University junior Aliyah Mensah reflecting on her three-week stay in Athens, Greece, where she shadowed doctors, learned about Greek’s healthcare system and immersed herself in the country’s culture. The Atlantis Project is a premed fellowship program which sends students to locations across Europe and South America so they can gain experience in the field as well as perspective on a healthcare system which differs from America’s. “They want to make sure that you know what kind of field you are getting into,” explained Mensah. Throughout Mensah’s three-weeks at Attikon Hospital, she shadowed doctors in the gynecological, vascular and surgical departments. During her first week at Attikon, Mensah saw her first C-section. “I saw the baby being pulled out and crying, I was like ‘woah baby,’” Mensah said with a laugh, “‘this is great!’” The SU junior accompanied the doctors as they visited the patients in the surgical department. There she saw many people suffering from gangrene who would inevitably need limbs removed, news which once broken of-
ten left patients in tears. “To be a health professional, that is something you need to see because you are going to be interacting with patients who are going to be very sentimental about the procedure,” Mensah said with her head steady and eyes sympathetic, “but they have to understand that it is for their benefit.” Although many students who take advantage of the program are looking for experience on the floor of the hospital, other students have used the project to gain experience in other related fields. “While I was on the trip we had a student with us who was interested in hospital administration. She actually shadowed the administration of the hospital so she was not there involved with the surgeries or anything,” Mensah explained. The junior’s exploration did not stop inside the hospital, Mensah and her peers
visited the Acropolis, Parthenon and the temple of Poseidon among others. After a few hours of trekking, the group would spend time unwinding on the beach, eating food and talking about what they learned that day. The students had group dinners twice a week at a restaurant chosen by their Greek chaperones, many of which were at real Greek restaurants. Each morning a light breakfast of cereal and fruit was provided. “The chaperones translated everything we needed translated,” Mensah said. “It was the best because they were Greek so they knew where to go.” Although the chaperones were there when they needed them, the students were also given freedom to enjoy the night life of Athens. Mensah spent many of her nights exploring the streets of the city, holding hands with a man she met early on in her three-
week stay. “I guess I could say I thought I found the love of my life,” beamed Mensah, her brown eyes glistening. “We would go out at night to walk the streets of Athens. We would just talk and hold hands. He would show me around and we would get gelatos and just talk about ourselves.” After her nightly rendezvous, Mensah would return to her well-furnished apartment, which she shared with six roommates, whom which she is still in contact. “I have been so connected to these females. They were probably the best people I met on the trip, and we got along really well,” said Mensah. If you are interested in learning more about the Atlantis Project or would like to begin the application process, Mensah welcomes you to reach her at am4732@ ship.edu.
Mensah (third from the right) poses with fellow students in Attikon hospital in Athens, Greece, where they shadowed doctors to learn more about the field.
Students shed stress with Zen gardens Photos by Kayla Brown
Raiders place cacti inside clear bulbs to construct their Zen gardens.
Raiders scoop soil in the CUB MPR Saturday evening to create their unique Zen garden, a process intended to quiet the stress of the day.
Completed Zen gardens serve to calm students’ stress.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017
A&E
New Luhrs director shares her vision for SU
SU students share 2017 spring break photography
Jonathan Bergmueller Guest Writer Shippensburg University appointed Vickie Hubbard as director of the Luhrs Performing Arts Center (LPAC) in July, but now that classes are back in session and campus is filled with students, Hubbard cannot wait to share in the magic of entertainment with SU. Hubbard comes from a long and competent career in the venue industry. She worked many years at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts and has also worked at the Giant Center, Hersheypark Stadium, Hersheypark Arena, Star Pavilion, and with Hershey Bears hockey. Aside from Hubbard’s previous employment with Hersheypark and Hershey’s surrounding areas, she oversaw the Pullo Center at Penn State York and the Modell-Lyric in Baltimore. Hubbard tried her hand at other careers but could not get away from running venues. Hubbard has spent a good chunk of her life working in the venue industry and it is likely that she would not be the same person she is today without it. “Once it’s in your blood, it pretty much becomes your life,” Hubbard said. Hubbard has developed several close ties to Shippensburg University over the years and has always respected the Luhrs Performing Arts Center (LPAC) for what it does. “It’s quite simply, a beautiful state of the art facility that runs like a well-oiled machine thanks to Leslie [the former Luhrs director], her staff and the wonderful volunteers,” Hubbard said about LPAC. Even though Hubbard was content with her job at the time, when the opportunity to become director of the LPAC opened, she said she had to chase it. Hubbard has experience working with venues, but competition is a challenge that all venues face, including SU’s LPAC. Hubbard plans to diligently work to overcome an overwhelming amount of outside competition. “There are so many entertainment choices out there for the consumer dollar so we have to make sure we are staying current and offering folks the best entertainment choices around at a good value,” Hubbard said. “We don’t want you to just come to a show here, we want you to have an entire experience.” On-campus entertainment is an important part of student life according to Hubbard. “Students need a variety of outlets for recreational and entertainment activities while living on campus during their college career,” Hubbard said. “I am hoping to book more shows that the students will want to attend.” Read the full story at theslateonline.com
Molly Foster A&E Editor
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SU students Christy Digiandomenico, Julie Noel and Laura Weikel use photography as a means of self-expression and capturing memories from their 2017 Spring Break Trip to Rome, Italy. All photographs are on sale for $150 and the profits go back to the artist.
The Shippensburg University Art Department sponsored the university-wide spring break trip to Rome, Italy, last spring. Of the 42 travelers who went on the trip, 16 were SU students. While in Rome, SU students and other Shippensburg-affiliated participants explored the historic arts of Italy and witnessed its architectural wonders and popular art museums. Current SU seniors, Christy Digiandomenico, Julie Noel and Laura Weikel captured their trip with still photographs. These students produced digital fine art prints are on display in SU’s Brindle Gallery, located in the Huber Art Center. The group exhibition is available for public viewing through Sept. 17 during gallery hours, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or by appointment. All photographs on display in the gallery are on sale for $150 each. All profits will go directly back to the corresponding photographer. For inquiries about SU’s 2018 spring break trip, or interests in purchasing an art print, contact The Brindle Gallery Coordinator, Dr. Michael Campbell at MECAMP@ship.edu.
On-campus Pokémon Club has Trading Card Game fun Molly Foster A&E Editor Shippensburg University’s Pokémon Club catches Nintendo fans with free weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game Online’s (PTCGO) and promotion cards, and retains their involvement with fellowship among video game fanatics. SU student Ben Huan created Pokémon Club in 2011 to give individuals who enjoy playing Pokémon a place to meet new people and play together. “There weren’t any other Pokémon leagues nearby [at the time] and from what I’ve seen, other campuses already had one — it was kind of a no-brainer,” Pokémon Club President Emma Starr said. Because SU’s Pokémon Club remains one of the few publicized Pokémon leagues in the area, it attracts both SU students and Shippensburg community member involvement. “We still have a couple non-students come in every week due to this Pokémon league being closer than any others where they reside,” Starr said. The Pokémon Club strives to remain all-inclusive and openly welcomes those who enjoy Pokémon, Trading Card Game and playing vid-
eo games to attend its weekly meetings and events, even if they have never attended a Pokémon Club meeting before. While Pokémon Club is a relatively new organization at SU, its outreach efforts have been recognized. “We won the ‘Best New Student Group Award’ in the Student Life Awards last semester,” Starr said. “We won it against around five other groups that entered for that category, so that has got to mean something.” Pokémon Club meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in
the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Fireside Lounge. Club meetings are informal and consist of discussing and playing PTCGO against one another. Members may leave the meeting whenever they want, but individuals typically play for two to three hours. Aside from members casually playing PTCG or PTCGO against other members, once or twice a year Pokémon Club ups the stakes with an organized tournament where they play against each other for prizes. Read the full story at theslateonline.com
Answers from last week’s King Crossword
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time for the usually outspoken Lamb to be a bit more discreet. You still can get your point across, but do it in a way less likely to turn off a potential supporter. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Good news: All that hard work you put in is beginning to pay off. But you need to watch that tendency to insist on doing things your way or no way. Be a bit more flexible. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to delay making a decision on the future of a long-standing relationship until you check out some heretofore hidden details that are just now beginning to emerge. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your reluctance to compromise on an important issue could backfire without more facts to support your position. Weigh your options carefully before making your next move. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for ambitious Leos or Leonas to shift from planning their next move to actually doing it. Your communication skills help persuade others to join you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Relationships — personal or professional — present new challenges. Be careful not to let a sudden surge of stubbornness influence how you choose to deal with them.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might need more facts before you can decide on a possible career change. But you should have no problem making a decision about an important personal matter. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re respected by most people for your direct, no-nonsense approach to the issues. But be careful you don’t replace honest skepticism with stinging sarcasm. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A newly emerging situation could require a good deal of attention and some difficult decision-making. However, close friends will help you see it through. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family matters need attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Of course you deserve to indulge yourself in something special. But for now, tuck that bit of mad money away. You’ll need it to help with a looming cash crunch. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A temporary setback in your financial situation is eased by changing some of your plans. You’ll be able to ride it out quite well until the tide turns back in your favor. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for understanding people’s needs. You have a low tolerance for those who act without concern for others. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Movie Showtimes Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 12 and 13 at AMC Classic 7 in Chambersburg
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SU’s Pokémon Club meets weekly to battle against one another in the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Game Online.
Times
1. It
4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
2. The Hitman’s Bodyguard
4:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
3. Wind River
4:20 p.m. & 7:25 p.m.
4. Annabelle: Creation
4:45 p.m. & 7:20 p.m.
5. Leap!
4:30 p.m. & 7:10 p.m.
6. The Emoji Movie
5:00 p.m.
7. The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
5:15 p.m.
8. Megan Leavy
7:35 p.m.
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Shippensburg’s Samantha Webber showcased her offensive ability over the weekend, turning in multiple dominating performances on the way to four victories. Webber led SU with 23 kills and nine blocks during Friday’s games. Webber was named the 2016 PSAC Freshman of the Year for her stellar play last season.
Volleyball gets back on track William Whisler Sports Editor Whether it was the 846mile bus ride, or just the feeling out process for a young squad, the Shippensburg University volleyball team struggled in its opening matches at the Flagler Saints Invitational tournament at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, last weekend. The Raiders put the three early losses behind them quickly however, as SU earned four wins over the weekend in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)/ Mountain East Conference crossover, to improve to 5-3 after two weeks of play. SU started the weekend strong with a victory over Urbana University in straight sets (25-14, 25-20, 26-24) on Sept. 8, before wrapping up Friday’s action with a 3-1 win over West Virginia State University (25-17, 25-27, 2520, 25-21). Against Urbana, the Raiders held multiple early leads, including racing out to leads of 9-3, 17-9 and 22-11 to take the second set after a sixpoint run to take the first set.
Urbana challenged SU in the final set before SU rolled out an 8-1 scoring run to earn a sweep. Courtney Malott’s five kills, 11 digs and two block assists proved to be a deciding effort in the win. Later, SU faced West Virginia State, where Webber had one of her best matches of the season thus far. Webber had 16 kills against the Yellow Jackets alone, as well as six blocks. The Raiders’ setter Emily Hangen had a tremendous match, tallying 45 assists and four kills. Webber and Morgan DeFloria led the way for SU on Friday, while Kendall Johnson and Emily Hangen also contributed in the wins. Samantha Webber showcased why she was honored as a PSAC Freshman of the Year last season, registering 23 kills and nine blocks on the day. DeFloria finished the night with 19 kills and 25 digs, while serving five aces. Riding the momentum of Friday’s victories, the Raiders came into Saturday’s match against the College of Charleston and quickly set the tone, on the way to a win in four sets (25-21, 1925, 25-23, 25-15), in which
SU dropped only the second game. SU dominated the Golden Eagles in the final set, scoring nine of the final 10 points to grab the win. DeFloria once again dominated, registering 12 kills, while Johnson led SU with 14 kills in the match. Hangen registered 39 assists in the win. SU wasted no time to finish off its final match of the weekend in style, grabbing another straight-set victory over Notre Dame of Ohio with set scores of 25-22, 2514 and 25-15. SU once again showcased its young talent with a strong performance by freshman Alana Pergine who registered seven kills off the bench, without an error. The Raiders, now winners of five-in-a-row, will travel out of the state once more, as the Raiders will matchup with fierce Atlantic Region opponents in Wheeling Jesuit University and West Liberty University. SU will face Charleston and Fairmont State University over the weekend as well. The Raiders begin the road trip Saturday Sept. 16 at Wheeling Jesuit.
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SU’s Kendall Johnson, center, had a strong performance for the Raiders over the weekend, contributing 14 kills against the College of Charleston Saturday.
Raiders edge Mounties, get clipped by Crimson Hawks Blair Garrett Asst. Sports Editor
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SU’s Taylor Moore, left, scored the first goal of her career last Wednesday against Mansfield University. Moore’s goal was a game-winner in overtime.
Resiliency has been the storyline for the Shippensburg University women’s soccer team this season. Wednesday, the Raiders grabbed their first win of the season, taking home a 2-1 victory over Mansfield University in overtime. That resiliency made its return in the second half, when the team fell behind after allowing a goal early in the second half. The team kicked into action, evening the score at 1-1 after Isabella Weigel created some separation at the top of the box and picked a corner for her second goal of the season. The Raiders continued to hold possession in the Mounties’ defensive third, forcing Mansfield to turn away shot after shot. SU secured 16 corner kicks throughout the course of the game, while allowing only two for the Mounties. SU’s persistence down the
pitch had Mansfield reeling for an answer, but SU freshman Taylor Moore had other plans as overtime got underway. Less than two minutes into the first overtime, Moore slipped past the Mansfield defense, using her speed to slip a shot between two defenders as the opposing goalie helplessly watched the ball trickle into the net. The goal marks Moore’s first in a Raider uniform, notching a game winner in the team’s second Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) game of the season. SU looked to build on its first win against Indiana University of Pennsylvania Saturday, but fell just short, dropping the PSAC match, 1-0. SU’s offense had trouble gaining traction in the offensive zone, only managing three shots on net against the Crimson Hawks. The team fell behind off a corner kick in the first half, which deflected off a head and found the twine behind freshman
goalie Delaney Shifflett. The Raiders came out slow to start the game, but settled in over the course of the second half to turn the tides for some offense. After allowing six corners in the first half, SU picked up five of its own in the second, allowing just one for the Crimson Hawks. For the rest of the game, Shifflett stood tall, registering seven saves to keep the Raiders within striking distance of IUP. SU hung tough up to the very end, securing a corner kick in the last minute to swing in a chance on net. Shippensburg was unable to convert, though, dropping its second game of the season and first of its four-game road trip. The team turned away 15 of IUP’s 16 shots, but only managed to put three of its own on net against a tough Crimson Hawks defense. The Raiders will hit the road once again to take on their fourth straight PSAC opponent. SU and Clarion University square off Saturday at 6 p.m. in Clarion.
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“FOOTBALL” From E1 “Fortunately, Nase fell on it and it worked out well for us.” Nase, alongside teammate Austin Rosenberry, gave Phillips headaches all day, as they each sacked the Gannon quarterback once, and teamed up for a third sack. “There was good and bad in the fourth quarter,” Maciejewski said. “The bad part was we let some scores up and struggled offensively, but in the end, we faced that adversity and came out on top. We fought through adversity and stuck together and I’m really proud of that.” Overall, it was a great day for the Red Raider offense, as Zapoticky finished the day 17-of-31 for 267 yards and three scores. Eubanks again demonstrated great chemistry with Zapoticky, hauling in six passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. “We have quite a few weapons on offense right now,” Maciejewski said. “Zap is throwing the ball really well and making good decisions. Winston is a tall receiver with some speed and great hands. Cole continues to run hard and is a threat catching the ball as well.” Chiappialle finished with 94 yards on the 31 carries — the most an SU running back has had in a single game since John Kuhn did so in 2004. Chiappialle finished with 189 all-purpose yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Red Raiders finished the game with 401 total yards of offense. SU struggled to contain Gannon’s star running back Jones at times, but limited him to 150 yards and two touchdowns, after he ran for more than 200 yards and three scores last week. “We are still making some mistakes out there, but we just have to plug up the holes and as long as our guys keep getting better and continue believing, we will be in good shape,” Maciejewski said. After a challenging road test at Gannon, the Raiders will now continue on the road for the next two weeks, traveling for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) crossover match with Clarion University on Saturday, before opening PSAC East Division play next Saturday at East Stroudsburg University. The Red Raiders will travel to Memorial Stadium Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff vs Clarion.
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SU’s Eric Dzieniszewski intercepts a pass last week against American International. He tallied his second interception against Gannon to become the first player with a pick in the first two games since 1999.
“HOCKEY” From E1 That spark came in the form of Rebecca Bouyea, who scored two goals in less than 10 minutes to stun Bloomsburg, marking her fourth and fifth goals of the season. Bouyea’s goals gave life to a Raider squad that had struggled to find the back of the net recently. That momentum continued into the overtime frame, where SU continued to pour on the pressure. Four of the past five matchups between these two teams have required overtime to decide a winner. Just eight minutes into the first overtime period, Emily Barnard once again found herself burying the game winner, capping off an impressive finish over a Top-10 Division II team. Shippensburg finished the game with an 18-4 advantage in shots, including a 6-1 advantage in overtime. After finishing up the team’s first road trip of the season on a high note, SU will head back to Shippensburg to take on another Top-10 team, Millersville University. The two teams face off today at 4 p.m. Upcoming home games
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Head coach Tara Zollinger addresses her team to try to turn the tide of the game in the Raiders’ favor.
Millersville University (2-0)
9/12 at 4 p.m.
Slippery Rock University (3-2)
9/16 at 1 p.m.
East Stroudsburg University (4-0)
9/27 at 2 p.m.
Bloomsburg University (3-1)
9/30 at 12 p.m.
Raiders tie Bobcats in tight game Nate Powles Asst. Sports Editor
After an undefeated start to the season, the Shippensburg University men’s soccer team took on West Virginia Wesleyan College Bobcats at home on a cold Tuesday night, looking to continue its hot streak. As the pattern had been through the first two games of the season, the Raiders got off to a quick offensive start. Forward Cole Kropnick continued his blistering form, scoring within five minutes off an assist from Patrick Luebben. The Wesleyan goalie Alessandro Armenia decided to attack the through ball and came out very aggressively, giving Kropnick an angle to shoot the ball underneath him and into the open net. The game was very scrappy early on, with both teams running into each other and committing six fouls combined within 15 minutes. Shippensburg had most of the possession and chances in the first half, with Wesleyan’s major chance coming off a cross into the box and the forward redirected the ball just off target in front of
the open goal. Raider goalie Matt Harder was frozen, so had the player put the ball on target, Wesleyan would have tied the game. Wesleyan had a few other dangerous chances that were saved by Harder. The Raiders scored their second goal off a free kick after a tackle just outside the box with five minutes left in the first half. Kropnick stepped up to take it and fired a beautiful curved shot into the bottom-right corner, Armenia getting a hand on the ball but unable to keep it out. The second half started with pressure from both sides, but both defenses were up to the task. Wesleyan took control in the second half, earning most of the possession, with the Raiders stuck on defense for a large part of the half. Wesleyan found its first breakthrough with 25 minutes left in the match after a through ball found its way behind a Raider defender and landed at the feet of Wesleyan forward Juwon Akintunde, who slotted the ball neatly past Harder to make it 2-1. Less than 10 minutes later, the Bobcats were awarded a
corner. The ball went directly into the net off the kick after Harder was surrounded by one of his defenders and a Wesleyan player, blocking him from having a good angle at stopping the ball. After the goal, the Bobcats continued to dominate possession with the Raiders having to clear the ball downfield or out of bounds every time they touched the ball. Regular time ended at 2-2, so extra time was necessary for the second game in a row for SU. A great chance came for the Raiders not long into the first half of extra time when they were awarded a free kick far outside the box. Kropnick took control and swung the ball into the box, finding Jan Striewe open in the box but he was only able to head it directly at the goalie. The rest of the half was fairly uneventful, with both teams trading possession. The Raiders ended the game with 23 fouls, but Shippensburg University head coach Jeremy Spering was pleased with the result as it was only the fifth time since 2008 that the team had finished the tie with a positive result. “Every single one of these
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SU midfielder Patrick Luebben fights off a defender to control possession. games is really preparation to get ready for October 22 against Gannon. That’s the
bottom line,” Spering said. “It’s all about the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic
Conference).” SU plays Chowan University today at 3 p.m.
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Tennis begins Saturday
Field hockey splits Top 10 matchups Blair Garrett Asst. Sports Editor
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Emily Barnard, (left), scored her fifth goal of the season on a golden goal against Bloomsburg. Barnard currently paces the PSAC in goals with five.
An old rival bites the Raiders once again. Shippensburg University field hockey hit the road Wednesday to face off against familiar foe, East Stroudsburg University, in the team’s first in-conference match of the season. In a battle of the top two ranked Division II teams in the nation, the Raiders ended up on the losing end for the first time this season, dropping the game 2-0. Last season, the Raiders and the Warriors faced off three times, with SU dropping two of the matchups in overtime, but winning the most important one, knocking ESU out of the NCAA playoffs. For this season, the
first match between the two titans of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) is an important one for setting the tone for the rest of the season. SU got off to a rocky start, allowing the first goal in the game for the first time this season. Chances were hard to come by for Shippensburg in the first frame, with both teams playing it safe to avoid conceding the first goal. However, in the second half, Shippensburg created the majority of the opportunities on goal, but the team was unable to break through to the Warrior’s net. SU senior Brooke Sheibley led the team with six shots on goal, as the Raiders closed the game with a 13-5 advantage in shots in the second half. ESU provided SU with its
toughest challenge so far this season, and the team needed to respond in the right way from its first loss of the year. The Raiders quickly recovered from their stumble against ESU to take down the Huskies of Bloomsburg University in overtime, 3-2. Senior Emily Barnard potted the golden goal for the second time in four games, banging home her fifth of the season on a two-on-one feed from Mary Spisak. After shelling the Huskies’ goaltender over the first 35 minutes, Shippensburg found itself down 2-0 early into the second frame. The team needed a spark to kickstart a comeback.
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XC strong in opener Nate Powles Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University men’s and women’s cross-country seasons got off to a good start at the Piper Alumni Open at the SU recreation fields. The men had four runners place in the Top 15. Harrison Schettler led the way for the Raiders, placing sixth with a time of 19:41, followed closely by teammate Sean Weidner in seventh with 19:42. Dominic Stroh rounded out the Top 10 finishers for the Raiders, finishing ninth with 19:54. The team finished tied for second with the SU alumni team, led by former standout Matt Gillette who won the race with a time of 18:40. His finish was a new five-second record for the course. Chris Mullin also represented the alumni well, placing third with 19:26. The team from Dickinson College claimed the title with all five of its runners finishing in the Top 13. The SU women’s team also finished second with 54 points. Three Raiders finished in the Top 10, led by Bryanna Dissinger in third with a time of 15:00. Two freshmen impressed with their times, as Jenna Robbins and Isabella Marchini finished fifth (15:05) and eighth (15:10), respectively. The SU alumni team was led by Mary Fuller in fourth with 15:01. The alumni finished fifth overall with 112 points. Dickinson claimed the crown again with 44 points and four of its runners taking the ninth through 12th place spots. In the preseason, SU head coach Steve Spence said that the team would be training hard through the first few meets, meaning that they did not plan on having peak performances in the first few races. “Our goal is to peak when it really counts at the end of the season for the PSAC, Atlantic Region and the NCAA Championships,” Spence said. Both teams will be back in action this weekend for the Division II/III Challenge hosted by Kutztown University.
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Shippensburg’s Cole Chiappialle (right), rushes the ball against Gannon University in last season’s matchup with the Golden Knights. Chiappialle had a huge game on the ground this week for the Red Raiders, racking up 189 all-purpose yards and two scores in the win.
Raiders hold off Golden Knights William Whisler Sports Editor After building a 21-point lead on a third quarter touchdown reception by wide receiver Kyle Haines, Shippensburg University’s football team was well on its way to its first road win of the young season at Gannon University. In the fourth quarter, Gannon (1-1) came charging back. The Red Raiders (2-0) held on for a 41-33 win, but it did not come easy. SU got things rolling early in the first quarter, when linebacker Tyler Emge intercepted a pass and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown, giving SU an early 7-0 lead. Later in the first, quarterback Ryan Zapoticky connected with redshirt-freshman wide receiver Winston Eubanks for a 30-yard touchdown, to put the Red Raiders up 14-6. The Red Raiders dominated the second quarter as well, adding two more touchdowns on a 3-yard rush by running back Cole Chiappialle and Zapoticky once again connected with Eubanks, this time from 38-yards out, to put the Red Raiders up 27-13. Haines’ touchdown put the Red Raiders up
21 points in the third quarter. The Golden Knights still trailed by 21 with more than nine minutes remaining in the game, before Gannon answered with a touchdown, as the dangerous Golden Knight running back Marc Jones broke off a 53-yard run to cut SU’s lead to 41-27. Less than two minutes later, Gannon scored again after blocking an SU punt, which Gannon’s Jeremiah Brennin recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point was no good, making it an eight-point game with a little more than six minutes to play. The Red Raiders went three-and-out on the ensuing drive, giving the Golden Knights a chance to tie the game. Gannon drove the ball all the way to the Red Raider 17-yard line, but the drive was ended by a clutch interception by Eric Dzieniszewski to end the Golden Knight scoring threat. The interception was Dzieniszewski’s second in as many weeks. “D.Z. (Dzieniszewski) did a great job on that play when they got the ball in the red zone to act like he was pressing and backed out of it when they threw the fade,” SU head coach Mark “Mac” Maciejewski
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said. “It was a great job by him.” SU once again took over on offense, but Gannon stood tough once again, forcing another Billy Deane punt to give Gannon one last chance with 2:41 remaining. Led by a poised quarterback in Zach Phillips, the Golden Knights marched right down the field after Phillips hit four-of-five passes to drive Gannon deep into SU territory. Phillips then connected with wide receiver Brendan Klemensic to back the Red Raiders up to their own 3-yard line with a minute remaining. On the next play, SU got the break it needed. Phillips struggled to control the snap, losing the football, allowing junior defensive end Richard Nase to recover the ball and ice the victory for the Red Raiders. “When they got the ball down to the 3-yardline late, we changed some things up and allowed Nase to go down hard inside and he struggled to decide if he was going to give the ball or keep it and he ended up dropping the ball,” Maciejewski said. See “FOOTBALL,” E2