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SU president to be Man has bad day, formally inaugurated robs pizza shop George “Jody” Harpster, president of Shippensburg University, will be formally inaugurated as the 16th president of SU on Oct. 2. The ceremony is free and open to the public. The convocation will be at 10 a.m. at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Students who wish to attend the reception following the ceremony may pick up free tickets at the CUB Information Desk. Anthony Ceddia, president emeritus of the university, will be the guest speaker for inauguration. Former ABC News journalist Ann Compton will be giving the president’s lecture during the pre-inaurguration celebration on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. in the Luhrs Center. Tickets for the pre-inauguration celebration can be purchased from the box office. A reception and dinner will folow the lecture in the Tuscarora Room. The reception will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. Tickets for both the dinner and lecture can be purchased through the SU Foundation. Source: ship.edu

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Hibbs, Pennsylvania — According to police, a man who robbed a southwestern Pennsylvania pizza shop told the clerk that he was having a bad day. The man entered the Fox’s Pizza shop on Friday carrying a shotgun and a camouflage bag. According to Fox News, he entered the shop in Hibbs at about 8:15 p.m. on Friday. The man demanded cash and at one point threatened the clerk because she was not moving fast enough. He said she had 10 seconds before he grabbed the money and ran away, according to police. The clerk was not harmed. The man was wearing a camouflage jacket, pants, mask and black gloves. The shop is located in Fayette County, which is about 40 miles south of Pittsburgh.

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Pope to visit three Immigration influx U.S. cities this month slams Hungary Hungary — The Hungarian interior minister said the migration pressure in Europe is creating “extraordinary situations” in countries like his and Serbia, according to CNN. On Sunday, the main border crossing station between Hungary and Serbia was reopened. However, the Hungarian government closed the Roszke border crossing which caused thousands of refugees to try to travel through Croatia instead. “We have devised a solution to this extraordinary situation together, and we attempted to resolve it together,” said Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter. According to CNN, nearly 1,600 migrants left the Croatian town of Tovarnik for the Hungarian border. The refuges are trying to make it to Austria with hopes of continuing on to Germany or Sweden. Nearly 475,000 migrants have crossed by boat into Europe so far this year, the International Organization for Migration said which Source: is more than double the number of United Press International people who arrived during 2014.

Washington, D.C. — Pope Francis will begin his first visit to the U.S. on Sept. 22. The pope will be making stops in Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia, according to United Press International. The pope is scheduled to arrive from Cuba at 4 p.m. at Maryland’s Joint Base Andrews airfield. For his trip to the U.S., the pope will be welcomed by President Barack Obama at the White House on Wednesday. He will also address a joint meeting of U.S. Congress and visit the St. Patrick Catholic Church and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. After New York City, the pope will attend an evening prayer at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He is also planning on visiting the United Nations and join a multi-religious service at the Sept. 11 Memorial Museum at One Source: Fox News World Trade Center. The last stop for the trip will be to Philadelphia, where he will arrive on Stay current by following us Sept. 26.

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A3 News Senate freezes rugby team’s budget September 22, 2015

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Hazing allegations forced the Shippensburg University Student Senate to freeze the school’s male rugby team’s budget for the 2015– 2016 academic year. Allegedly, a Shippensburg resident recorded the team engaging in hazing-like practices on Washington Street. The resident then posted the video to social media, where it was seen by SU authorities. The Budget and Finance Committee of Student Senate brought the proposal to freeze the team’s budget to the Student Senate floor, where it passed 14-4. Near the end of the proceedings, an audience member inquired

about the decision. The visibly uncomfortable senators refused to comment, stating that the details of the rugby team’s insubordination were confidential. While he is unable to directly address the alleged hazing that transpired, Student Senate President Dominic Giovanniello aims to establish student conduct as a top priority. “Student Senate will hold true to the fact that we have a no tolerance policy when it comes to violating student conduct, especially when it affects lives of other students,” Giovanniello said. “We will stand for upholding the student handbook and student conduct policies, whether that’s anything from having a candle in your dorm room to plagiarism.” Jameson Barker, a junior at SU

and sitting vice president of the rugby team, admits that the team made mistakes. “We messed up. There was a lot of pressure from [rugby] alumni to continue certain traditions. However, we plan on removing that type of behavior from our club’s culture,” Barker said. Giovanniello was not alone in voicing his disapproval of this type of student misconduct. “Hazing is never warranted and is strongly condemned as it is demeaning and against the values of SU. When made aware of hazing we will and have responded in an assertive manner,” said Roger Serr, SU’s vice president of student affairs. Despite the uncertain future of the team, Barker claims that cohesion is high.

“Things are great,” Barker said. ” We had a lot of great kids come out this year. For now, we are just bonding as a whole and staying positive.” Without a budget, the team will struggle to exist this season. “It’s extremely difficult for us to find ways to continue functioning as a club,” Barker said. Due to high out-of-pocket expenses, the team cannot operate without financial assistance from the university. Rugby members will appeal the Student Senate’s decision this fall. The team hopes to retain a portion of its $4,100 budget to cover vital expenses, such as league and referee dues.

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SU professor publishes novel, instant success People fill Old Main Chapel to hear English professor read from new book, ‘Orphan #8’

After the reading, van Alkemade set time aside for questions from the audience. SU student Angel Barfield was one of the first to speak. She asked van Alkemade for advice on beginning and ending stories. “I want to publish my own books someday,” Barfield said. “So I like to find out how other authors do it. I feel your perception of a story always changes when you hear it by the person who wrote it versus reading it yourself.”

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Public Relations Director Kim van Alkemade, a professor of English at Shippensburg University, recently published her new book, “Orphan #8.” The book proved to be an immediate success, with more than 100,000 copies already in print. The novel has already entered its fourth printing cycle and is in the process of being translated into 10 different languages, including Romanian, Turkish and Italian. Approximately 100 people, including SU President George “Jody” Harpster, filled the seats at SU’s Old Main Chapel on Sept. 17 to hear Professor van Alkemade read from her new book. Van Alkemade began her event with a special thanks to SU professor Neil Connelly for his role in the creation process. Connelly had given her some early advice, such as lengthening certain parts of the story and allowing the reader more access to the main character’s interior. Van Alkemade also gave a warm

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Kim van Alkemade signs Jody Harpster’s copy of “Orhpan #8” after the reading and discussion. Harpster said he is looking forward to reading van Alkemade’s book when he has spare time. thank you to SU for supporting her research financially — SU paid for her to attend the New York Pitch Conference, which ultimately led to her meeting her editor. After a brief introduction, van Alkemade read aloud from her book, employing skills she learned

at an improvisational comedy class she had taken over the summer. In her excerpt, Rachel Rabinowitz, the book’s protagonist, meets the person responsible for conducting horrific medical research on her during her time at a Jewish orphanage. Only this time, years later, the tables

are turned and Rabinowitz is given the opportunity to either exact her revenge or show mercy and forgiveness. Van Alkemade said she chose this scene because it allowed listeners to identify the protagonist and antagonist and it shows how the two come together.

Kim van Alkemade, an SU professor of English, received her degree from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

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Vigilante Security looks out for SU cadets attend land SU students on Richard Avenue navigation training An inside look by . . .

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“We’re here to stop the rapes, the fights, the stabbings.” - Lt. Gary Carter While Oldt expressed pessimistic concerns about the program, retired Shippensburg University police officer and current Vigilante Security employee Jerome Kater believes his presence is vital to the sanctity of the township. Kater said the situation has improved. “Things are worse when we’re not there,” Kater said. “Us being there is having a definite impact on the safety of the students and residents.

“That’s our top priority. Especially because the students aren’t the ones hurting people.” Oldt and Carter share Kater’s conviction. From what they have witnessed, SU students are not the source of these problems. “What we realized is that over half the people causing these problems are not students from Shippensburg,” Oldt said. He, Carter and Kater want to make it clear that out-of-town party vagabonds are not welcome in Shippensburg. Residents of Richard Avenue attended the meeting on Friday to voice their support of the program. Rachel Hefele, a senior at SU and a Richard Ave. resident, says she feels safer with the security guards. “People that don’t attend Shippensburg [University] are walking around intoxicated and they’re looking to cause problems with students for no reason. That’s not right and it feels good to know that people are here to look out for us.” Vigilante Security will continue to survey Richard Avenue during “at-risk” nights, such as during homecoming and after home football games.

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Steve Oldt, a Shippensburg Township supervisor, hosted a forum at the Shippensburg Township office to discuss the effectiveness of the weekend security guards deployed on Richard Avenue, on Friday. Vigilante Security was hired by Shippensburg Township and has worked with the Pennsylvania State Police since April in an attempt to curb the mayhem of Shippensburg’s most ubiquitous party spot. Despite allocating more than $10,000 in taxpayer money on private security, coupled with seemingly unanimous support of the arrangement from residents, Oldt fears the township may have to go to greater lengths to maintain order. “I was sure this was going to help us, now I am not so sure it is,” Oldt said. “The number one priorities for the township are safety, health and welfare. Those three can’t exist with all the fights, drugs and guns.” Officials are prepared to make nuclear changes to keep students and township members safe, said Lt. Gary Carter of the Pennsylvania State Police. “We are ramping up to a

zero-tolerance policy,” Carter said. “Arrests are going to start happening more and more.” However, the types of crimes state police are looking for transcend the status quo of college party debauchery. “Our guys are coming out here looking for people that are causing real problems. We’re not out here every night to stop the parties. We’re here to stop the rapes, the fights, the stabbings,” Carter said.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, there will be a Public Accounting Night in the CUB MPR from 5:30. to 7:30 p.m. Students can come in business professional attire and network with representatives of local accounting firms.

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, APB will hold a do it yourself wooden photo event. The event will be in the CUB Ampitheater from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Thursday, Sept. 24, APB will host Fall Bingo with over $1200 in prizes. THe event will be in the CUB MPR at 9 p.m.

On Friday, Sept. 25, there will be a table outside of Ezra Lehman Library for students to register to vote. Students can come from 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Parents and Family Celebration will be from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. in the CUB. There will also be a pancake breakfast with President Harpster in ShipRec at 9:30 a.m.

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Residents of Richard Avenue expressed their thoughts about stronger security on weekends.

With today’s technology, most have steered away from using an atlas or map to plan the quickest and most efficient way to get to a location. Our generation is dependent on a GPS or Google Maps to generate a route, with little to no thought involved. With this dependency, many do not acquire the skills to navigate, and when technology fails or disappoints, they find themselves unprepared to find their way. The Shippensburg University Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Ranger Challenge team and contracted junior and sophomore cadets began land navigation training in Letterkenny’s mountains on Sept. 13 at 3 a.m. For most, this was only their first or second time applying the skills taught in class. Sophomore Brandon Krehling said he “expected the worst but hoped for the best.” Krehling, like most of his class, was doing this for the first time. The junior class had completed land navigation training in pairs one other time, which was last spring. However, last time was during the daylight and there was little to no vegetation. This made keeping a pace count and direction more manageable. “I feel well prepared with what I learned and experienced from our training in the spring,” junior Mike Rycyzyn said. The sophomores were in pairs and the juniors were by themselves to complete the course. For three and a half hours there was complete darkness, with only cadets red lens lights for visibility. When the cadets arrived at the start point, they were given eight points to plot. They then had to de-

termine the distance between each and the degree of travel. They also had to plan the best route in to take. Despite the darkness, the cadets were doing well with the challenge. The groups of red lights could be seen heading up a road and then dispersing and disappearing into a tree line. What seemed like a somewhat simple, manageable task became nerve-wracking and frustrating for most. As the cadets progressed into the mountain, the vegetation grew thicker and fallen trees became more and more common. In some areas entire tree roots were pulled out, creating massive ditches. Overgrown thorn bushes and vines covered parts of the mountain, making it impossible to avoid them. Cadets hoped that the sound of breaking limbs was made by another cadet nearby. The darkness threw people off course, disorienting some, and as the sun began to rise, cadets rushed to make up for lost time. They recognized places they had been and realized they walked right by a location they had spent hours looking for. As the exercise ended, each cadet returned with mixed emotions. Some did very well or better than they expected and some were very disappointed with their performance. “I can see now that I need a lot more practice,” Rycyzyn said, a thought shared by many others. Sophomore Alex Fata thought of it as “a great learning and bonding experience.” Every cadet gained something out of this training, whether it was the realization of his or her skill level, learning to work with others in stressful situations, overcoming personal fears or keeping composure when challenges arose.

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GOP leaders tripped over one another at the Ronald Regan Presidential Library last week, each one trying to stand out as the best choice for the next president of the U.S. The candidates ﬁred shots, shook hands and used every chance they received to steal the limelight. For three hours on Sept. 16, 10 men and one woman touched on nearly every major issue facing the nation. CNN, which broadcast the second Republican debate, organized its questions carefully to have candidates talk about important topics in a sequential order. Despite their attempts to maintain a ﬂow to the debate, the 11 candidates often went on tangents to attack each other. Billionaire Donald Trump took center stage and made it evident who his friends and enemies were. “Rand Paul shouldn’t even be on this stage,” Trump said of the senator from Kentucky, who stood at the

Sen. Marco Rubio is a native of Miami, Florida, with a Cuban ancestry. If elected, he would be one of the youngest U.S. presidents. Rubio is currently 44 years old and is turning 45 in May 2015.

end of the stage. “He’s number 11.” Former neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former Gov. Jeb Bush stood on either side of Trump, and despite some heated debates Trump respected the two as more legitimate candidates than Paul. Interruptions were common and polite debate soon turned into fiery argument. One thing several candidates agreed on was that Trump’s mere presence at the debates is exactly what made immigration an important topic. Sen. Ted Cruz said Trump forced the mainstream media to focus on immigration. The GOP frontrunner talked time and again about his plans to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico to keep illegal immigrants out. As the leading candidate, his views on the topic carry some weight, given Europe’s migration crisis. The U.S. will inevitably have to choose how, or even if, it will help its allies across the Atlantic. Under a Trump administration it is doubtful many refugees will find a haven in America. Paul and Trump did have the same views on birthright citizenship, which is a current policy that allows anyone born in the U.S. to be given automatic citizenship. Trump would move to end the policy because he said that it encourages soon-to-be mothers to enter the country illegally so their children can stay in America. “I hate to say it, [but] Donald Trump has a bit of a point here,” Paul said. The senator is a strict constitutionalist and said the 14th Amendment was never meant to allow for the current birthright policy. America’s immigration problem is only going to get worse before it gets better as the crisis in Syria grows, causing refugees to flee to safer nations. According to CNN, Russia is sending troops into Syria to support the government in a three-way war with rebels and the Islamic State. Though it is not clear why the Russians are in Syria, the U.S. plans to find out. “We are engaged in further conversation about answering those questions and about de-conflicting the Russian activities from ours,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Productive and positive communication with Russian leaders is key to ensuring the security of

American interests — something Trump said he can do. “I’d get along with a lot of leaders,” he said, lacking an answer as to how he would do so. Though the Russian military actions were only reported after the debate, Trump did mention Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, as someone he would “get along with.” Trump may feel conﬁdent tackling some of America’s growing threats, but he is not the only one. Carly Fiorina, a former business executive, made bold claims during the debates that worked in her favor, based on the outcome of a recent CNN poll. Fiorina narrowly surpassed Ben Carson in the poll, moving from third place to second with a margin of 1 percent. The only female GOP candidate received rounds of applause after she said Trump cannot be trusted to run the American economy. Trump, while still in ﬁrst place by 9 percent, lost 8 percent from early September. Sen. Marco Rubio, a young and determined candidate from Florida, thrust his way into fourth place. He jumped from 3 percent to 11 percent in a matter of two weeks. As the Republican primaries draw near, it is becoming harder to tell who will push through as the party nominee.

Police Briefs Flag stolen from Presidents Hall

University police received reports on Sept. 11 of a stolen flag in Presidents Hall. Joseph Devlin, 21, reported someone stole his blue and gold Notre Dame garden flag that hung on the outside of his residence hall door. Devlin noticed the flag missing at 9 p.m. on the date of the report. The flag is valued at approximately $20. Hit-and-run incident, white Cadillac left with green paint University police received reports Sept. 12 concerning damage to a vehicle while parked in the C-7 commuter parking lot. Emily Chafik of Williamsburg, Virginia, reported her white 2000 Cadillac Deville was struck at the rear bumper, leaving green paint. The damage is believed to have occurred between 6 and 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 11. No damage estimate is available at this time. Columbia resident charged with underage drinking University police charged Brittany N. Germer, 20, of Columbia, Pennsylvania, with underage drinking on Sept. 11. Officers observed Germer staggering on Adams Drive with assistance from another female. When stopped, she was found intoxicated and with an injury to her right knee. She was transported to Chambersburg Hospital for further treatment and cited. Underage drinking and public urination near Naugle Hall University police charged Derek J. Hendricks, 18, of Naugle Hall, with underage drinking and disorderly conduct on Sept 12. During a routine patrol, officers observed Hendricks urinating against a fence to the rear of Naugle Hall. When approached, officers found he had consumed alcohol prior to the incident and he was cited. Hendricks was released at the scene to his residence hall. Lock cut, bicycle stolen University police received reports on Sept. 15 of a stolen bicycle lock from outside Presidents Hall. Jeremy Spangle reported he locked his bike on the rack outside of his residence hall on Sept. 14. When he returned the next day, he discovered his Onguard brand lock had been cut off and removed. It is valued at approximately $30. Underage drinking at Lackhove Hall University police charged Ashentay Kearse, 18, of Lackhove Hall with underage drinking on Sept. 19. Residence hall staff observed Kearse stumbling when entering the building and later found her laying on the floor of a third floor hallway. Police were notified and performed a portable breath test on Kearse, which showed positive results. Kearse was cited and released at the scene. Three charged with underage drinking, possession of alcohol

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Former Gov. Jeb Bush dropped from ﬁrst place to ﬁfth in the GOP presidential race. The CNN polls began in late June, with the most recent ending last week.

University police charged Samantha Sproul, 20, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Nicholas Roefaro, 20, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Rylan Little, 19, of Hagerstown, Maryland, with underage drinking. The incident occurred on Setp. 19 in the G1-parking lot. A university ofﬁcer was on a bicycle patrol in the area when he observed a male taking cans of beer from a cooler in the back of a parked pick-up truck and loading them into a backpack. The ofﬁcer approached the male who was unaware of his presence and continued to observe his actions. In addition to the beer in the cooler, alcohol was found inside the vehicle. All three individuals were given portable breath tests, which did show positive results for the presence of alcohol in their systems. The inviduals were also charged with possession of alcohol, in addition to underage drinking.

Professor speaks on LGBT rights on Constitution Day Yvette Betancourt Staff Writer

Shippensburg University professor Steven Lichtman discussed various court cases that addressed the constitutional rights of those in the LGBT community at a lecture in Grove Hall at SU. Lichtman mingled with students while he patiently waited to present his lecture on LGBT rights on Sept. 17, Constitution Day. One of the more important cases he discussed was Obergefell v. Hodges. This case was the most recent of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) cases to make its way to the Supreme Court. Obergefell v. Hodges is the case that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to make homosexual marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015. Although the case is considered a milestone for the LGBT community, there are still some issues at hand. “People are still regarding homosexuals as second class,” Lichtman said. “Brown v. Board of Education teaches us that the court can be a source of attitudinal adjustment. “The court can be a source of moral leadership. The court can say, ‘the way we think is wrong and needs to change.’ This court, on this issue, in this constitution has come close, but has not said that, yet. In my opinion, I think they should, because by not saying it we still have some serious problems.” Though the Supreme Court’s final decision was to legalize samesex marriage, there are no federal laws criminalizing discrimination against those in the LGBT community.

Other cases Lichtman discussed were Bowers v. Hardwick, Romer v. Evans, United States v. Windsor, and Lawrence v. Texas. Each of these cases made it to the U.S. Supreme Court and paved the way for James Obergefell to win his case and change the game for all members of the LGBT community. Many students were in attendance and enjoyed Lichtman’s lecture. “My favorite part was the connect he made between the past and present cases and the evolution process for the LGBT community,” said Tatiana Purnell, a first-year student at SU. Lichtman hopes that students understand that constitutional provisions and decisions are important to everyone. “I want them to fully understand what did and did not work in this opinion and the journey that LGBT rights took to get to this opinion,” Lichtman said. Lichtman opened the eyes of students and raised awareness that although this fight has been won for the LGBT community, the battle is not over yet. Lichtman is a professor of political science and has been teaching at SU since 2006. Prior to SU, Lichtman taught at the University of Vermont for one year and Dickinson College for two years. Lichtman also worked at what he likes to call “various adjunct positions” in Boston, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Brandeis University in 1990 and a law degree in 1993. In 2004 Lichtman returned to Brandeis for his Ph.D. in political science.

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Passersby stop on their way to and from class to listen to students of GBLUES recite the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. With the children is SU President Jody Harpster.

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The Shippensburg University community celebrated Constitution Day to recognize the efforts and bravery of the framers of the document Beautiful weather graced the campus for this year’s annual Constitution Day celebration, which was held last Thursday. The morning kicked off with a celebration held in front of the Ezra Lehman Library. SU students, faculty and staff, along with those from Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School (GBLUES), gathered around the front doors. The chair of the library faculty, Kirk Moll, welcomed the crowd and acknowledged the day’s importance in history. In 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign

the document they created with the hope of contributing to a stronger country for centuries. The event is held to celebrate these brave men’s efforts. The university has held an annual event each year since 2004. Under a federal law, all educational institutions that receive federal funding are required to hold an event commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17. “This day tells the story of our country and it is important to learn about it. Schooling is not just to get you smarter, it is not just to get you a better job or more money,” Moll said. “It is to make you a better person and, in doing so, a better citizen.” The celebration was organized around SU President George “Jody” Harpster and the fourth- and fifthgrade students of GBLUES. The tradition of their reading of the pre-

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amble was the focus of the morning. The students crowded together and recited a key part in the U.S. Constitution loudly and with enthusiasm. The event was followed by GBLUES students as well as university students visiting the lower level of the library for an exhibit created by the elementary school students. All of the work reflected the students’ view on Constitution Day and citizenship in the U.S. Professor Chantana Charoenpanitkul, the organizer of the event, was proud to have been involved with an important activity for young children as well as for those attending SU. “It is a good habit to practice good citizenship, especially for the new generation of Americans,” she said. “We want to continue that legacy of those brave men who changed history.”

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A7 SU Foundation honors scholarship recipients Mary Grace Keller Editor-in-Chief

On the second floor of the Luhrs Performing Arts Center, students and university staff mingled between tables at the “Spirit of Generosity” New Scholarship Recipient Reception on Sept. 17. The Shippensburg University Foundation organizes several events throughout the year to honor students who receive scholarships and to thank those who donate. SU President George “Jody” Harpster encouraged students to get involved with the campus and continue their success. “I believe this is one of the best institutions in this part of the country,” Harpster said of SU. John Clinton, CEO and president of the SU Foundation, reminded students of the generosity of their benefactors. “They don’t even know you and they gave money to help you,” Clinton said. Many of the students in attendance were freshmen recipients.

“It definitely takes my mind off the worry of having a bunch of debt when I graduate,” freshman Luke Hutchinson said. Hutchinson is an economics major and the recipient of two scholarships. Being able to rely on scholarships often gives students greater peace of mind when looking toward the future. Senior Brielle Arch, a mathematics major and business minor, hopes to attend law school after graduating from SU. In Clinton’s opinion, the best way for students to honor their benefactors is to perform the best they can on campus, both academically and socially. The SU Foundation has raised approximately $63 million and contributed to 55 undergraduate student-faculty research opportunities, reaching 118 students, according to Clinton. To keep numbers like these growing, the SU Foundation encourages students to thank their benefactors in a personal way. On Nov. 4 and 5, scholarship recipients will have the chance to write thank-you notes to those who have donated to the university. Pat-

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Student scholarship recipients and SU faculty listen to SU President Harpster’s remarks. ti Savoulidis, of the SU Foundation, will have a station in the Ceddia Union Building for students to stop by and write letters. In the spring, the SU Foundation will host its annual scholarship and

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If Arch and Hutchinson get to loan dinner, where recipients and benefactors sit side-by-side for an meet their benefactors this spring, evening of recognition. they both know what they would “Not only are we student-cen- say to those people — thank you. tered, we are a family,” Clinton said.

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aware of the aid that exists. As a college student who relies Opinion Editor on aid to keep me at Shippensburg University, it kills me to think some people are not attending college President Barack Obama ansolely because they think they cannounced positive revisions to the not afford it. Free Application for Federal Stu“No young person in America dent Aid (FAFSA) form on Sept. 14 should be priced out of an educaat a town hall meeting in Iowa. tion,” Obama said, according to the Students who have already enQuad-City Times. rolled in college and have filed for Obama has already made valuaid know how difficult the applicaable changes in the years he has tion process can be. Not only is it served as president. According to time consuming, but the application Cecil Daily, Obama and his admincan be hard to comprehend. istration have added a feature that Starting in 2016, high school stulets those filing the form to retrieve dents pursuing college in 2017 will tax information electronically inbe able to file their FAFSA form in stead of having to add it manually. October instead of having to wait Obama also said the form is until January. “time-consuming and confusing” Hopefully, the change to the form and forces students to “leave money will spare unnecessary stress for fuon the table in a 21st century econture college students. omy where education is the key to When I was a high school student success,” the Quad-City Times refiling the FAFSA for the first time, ported. I remember being overwhelmed and With a simpler form, getting aid panicking over the deadline. to get you through college should be easier. If you are not filing for aid, I would suggest you start doing so. There are tons of options to help you pay for college and you should not feel alone in this process. Obama is working on trying to make college more affordable for students. He has already doubled some scholarship awards and the Pell Grant. He has also tried to improve other aspects of paying for college, like interest rates on loans. Applying for aid to go to college should not be a stressful thing to have to go through. I expect to see even more improvements to the FAFSA form, and even making colPhoto courtesy of Flickr user Gage Skidmore lege more affordable in the remainder of Obama’s presidency. Obama speaks to a crowd at an event in Arizona in January. Obama also touched on making changes to the tax year that you may use on the form. Instead of having to use the previous year’s information, families will be able to use tax forms from the past two years. For example, students who are filing in 2016 and who will be going to college in 2017 will be able to use their parents’ tax forms from 2015. This will eliminate having to estimate your family’s income and then going back to fix it once you have the tax information for the year. Instead of having to revisit the form to revise information, students should be able to complete the form in one sitting. To me, this is a step in the right direction for college systems. According to the White House website, around 2 million students currently enrolled in college could have been eligible for the Pell Grant, but did not even bother applying. It also mentions that many do not even pursue college because they are un-

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Guest Writer It is very disheartening to me that some people in this world seem to exist solely to criticize and hurt people. I believe, at our core, people all just want to be accepted. To be heard. To be respected. There is a name for the group of people who do not understand this. Children. Bullying and shaming are downright ignorant and childish behaviors that, unfortunately, can leak into some adults’ lives. It cannot be a coincidence that people are most commonly bullied for what makes them different — in elementary school. Perhaps YouTube “comedian” Nicole Arbour should pay a visit to Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary to learn some manners. Arbour recently uploaded a video titled, “Dear Fat People,” in which she expresses her views and lists her complaints regarding overweight people. It is easy to tell that the material is supposed to be comedy, but instead the video just seemed crass and unintelligent. From the time I pressed play, Arbour’s comedy was very lewd, with her comment regarding her hair, saying, “I don’t know if this is hairspray or semen.” She then proceeds to antagonize and belittle overweight people. Then she discusses the issue of “fat-shaming.” Fat-shaming, according to the Macmillan dictionary, is deﬁned as unkind and usually public criticism of someone for being overweight. She insists that fat people made up “fat-shaming” as a way to seem dis-

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criminated against, and then backs up her claim by comparing it to pulling “the race card.” Arbour even says in the video that she encourages fat-shaming. She says that if the constant ridicule is what ﬁnally motivates fat people to lose weight, then she is doing a good thing. She added that she would sleep well at night knowing that she is helping people. Unfortunately, there are some people in this world who agree with Arbour. While her video was met with overwhelming disapproval, there are some who think she is completely correct. This could spark an increase in fat-shaming and other forms of harassment. Arbour was aware the entire time of the hole into which she was digging herself. She said at the very beginning of the video that the majority of the audience would be offended. She then made the assumption that nobody would do anything about it. Most people who saw the video took to social media to express their general disgust for Arbour’s views. Overall, the body positivity movement reigns supreme and most people realize that this video was just crass and distasteful.

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Comedian lies, was not in twin towers on 9/11

Steve Rannazzisi under fire for lying about escaping death in 2001 Josh Torzillo

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the people that love me that I ask for forgiveness,” Rannazzisi tweeted. He went on to say that it was immature and wrong, and that he could never really be sorry enough. The social media outrage was strong as many ridiculed and scorned Rannazzisi for lying. “Saturday Night Live” cast member Pete Davidson had the best tweet, ironically ridiculing Rannazzisi by joking about his own father who actually died as a first-responder in the 9/11 attacks.

have turned offensive comedy into an art form, garnering much success along the way. The tweet from Davidson even showed that even he, who was personally affected by the attacks, could still have a sense of humor about it. This situation was not comedy, however. Rannazzisi relayed his story multiple times in interviews and podcasts, not on the stand-up stage. It was not a part of his act and therefore does not merit any comedic advantage.

Comedian Steve Rannazzisi has a lot to make up for after his recent announcement. Rannazzisi, a stand-up comedian and star of the FXX show “The League,” has said in multiple interviews since Sept. 11, 2001, that he was in one of the twin towers when a hijacked plane hit and changed the world forever. His story was inspiring: he worked for Merrill Lynch on the 54th floor, escaped to the street mere minutes before his building was struck and then had an epiphany soon after. He decided he would quit his day job and move to Los Angeles to pursue an entertainment career. Rannazzisi continued on to success with “The League” and multiple Comedy Central shows. He also did stand-up routines around the country. However, reports have recently surfaced showing that Rannazzisi Photos courtesy of Twitter was never employed for Lynch. He also never worked in either of the Davidson later tweeted this, seemingly forgiving Rannazissi. twin towers. His story, elaborate and well-thought-out as it was, was It is difficult to forgive Rannazzisi He was simply being a terrible completely fictional. for such a lie. One can only imagine person and lying to millions, seemhow the families of 9/11 victims feel ingly to further his career. He sinabout a man lying about surviving gle-handedly insulted 9/11 survithe 9/11 attacks for his own person- vors and the families of victims for “His story, as elaborate al gain. more than a decade. There is no jusand well-thought-out as It is right that Lynch outed him. tification for such an act. it was, was completely Such a lie needed to be brought to It remains to be seen how this the attention of the public. He does will affect Rannazzisi’s contracts fictional.” not deserve to get away with it. with Comedy Central or other en-Josh Torzillo Many people joke about 9/11. dorsements, but I am sure this Some find the humor funny, but will put his career in jeopardy, as some find it distasteful and disre- it should. He will have to live with spectful. Personally, I believe com- this decision for the rest of his life. “I don’t know why I said this. This edy should push boundaries and For now, he will have to endure the was inexcusable. I am truly, truly maybe even offend the audience. Twitter-storm and try not to fabrisorry...It is to the victims of 9/11 Many comedians, such as Louis cate such elaborate lies anymore. and to the people that love them and C.K., Jeff Ross and Daniel Tosh,

Davidson’s tweet in response to Rannazzisi’s ousting. Davidson’s father was killed on 9/11.

Controversial issues this week: Teen arrested for bringing clock to school Ahmed Mohamed, 14, was arrested at his Irving, Texas, high school after bringing a homemade clock into the building. The clock, made completely by Mohamed, resembled a suitcase bomb, resulting in the detainment and suspension of Mohamed from his school. Many on social media believe Mohamed was a target of Islamophobia. Support, in the form of internship offers and invitations from President Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg, poured in for the boy. Mohamed’s family pulled him from the school and are currently looking at other schools. The clock was eventually returned to Ahmed.

Georgia high school under fire for mass baptism Villa Rica High School in Georgia is being ridiculed for allowing students and coaches to be baptized before a football practice. Critics say the baptism on a public field breaks constitutional rules and should not have been allowed. Those who partook in the baptism say it was completely voluntary and took place after school let out. The school says the experience brought the community closer together and was never intended to offend or hurt anyone of any religious affiliation.

Photo of military mothers goes viral Photographer Tara Ruby photographed 10 mothers breastfeeding their babies in uniform, and the photo quickly went viral. Ruby, a military mom herself, hopes the photo sheds light on the plight of mothers who need to breastfeed while on active duty, an issue she experienced herself. The original photo was taken down from Facebook, but after being reposted and spread around, it remained on social media. Ruby says the photo is the first picture ever taken of mothers breastfeeding in uniform and will go down in history as controversial but groundbreaking.

#Damonsplaining criticizes film industry Matt Damon is under fire for a comment made on “Project Greenlight,” his new show with Ben Affleck that focuses on up-and-coming directors in the film industry. The season premiere featured Effie Brown, an African-American producer. Damon ignited a social media firestorm after interrupting Brown and making a comment that was potentially insensitive. Damon was accused of being ignorant, as his comment reflected the underutilization of women and minorities in Hollywood. “Project Greenlight” is now under scrutiny for having a cast that is not diverse enough.

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Matt Damon waves to fans during a movie festival in France.

September 22, 2015

Nurses unite in support of Miss Colorado JESSICA RICHARDSON Asst. News Editor During the talent competition of Miss America 2016, Miss Colorado broke the norm by performing a monologue. What she probably did not expect was to be criticized by a group of women on a talk show. The talent competition ranged from violin playing to opera singing to baton twirling, but Kelley Johnson of Windsor, Colorado, decided to perform a monologue about her dealings with an Alzheimer’s patient as an ICU nurse. “Every nurse has a patient that reminds them why they became a nurse in the ﬁrst place. Mine was Joe,” Johnson said. She furthered her monologue by discussing her experiences with Joe — from holding his hand after his night terrors to connecting on a personal level. Johnson ended her monologue by explaining how she told Joe he was not just an Alzheimer’s patient and Joe responded by saying that Johnson is not just a nurse. Going up on stage and revealing a personal experience takes courage. Johnson revealed her emotions and talent by performing the monologue, instead of doing a typical talent to try to win the title of Miss America. On “The View,” during the segment of Hot Topics, two hosts made the mistake of criticizing Johnson for her choice. According to the Tribune Media Wire, Michelle Collins compared Johnson’s performance to “reading her emails out loud — and shockingly did not win.” Collins also stated how the audience should look for the monologue if they did not see it because, “I swear to God, it was hilarious.”

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To join in on the criticism, Joy Behar questioned why Johnson had a “doctor’s stethoscope around her neck.” Collins and Behar seemed not to have thought before they spoke. Instead of embracing something different and congratulating Miss Colorado on winning second-runner up, the duo decided to make fun of what Johnson had to reveal. After such an occurrence, two advertisers for The View — Eggland’s Best and Johnson & Johnson — pulled their advertisements. Johnson & Johnson released a statement on its Facebook page, using the trending hashtag #NursesUnite.

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According to its Facebook page, Johnson & Johnson appreciates nurses and disagrees with the comments made on the daytime television show, so it has paused advertising accordingly. Many nurses also came out against the criticism by posting their stethoscopes on social media and showing pride in their profession. The two companies that pulled their advertisements reacted in the correct way. Supporting “The View’s” opinion would cause an even bigger uproar for nurses across the nation, and those in support of nurses. As a reaction to advertisers pulling their funding, Collins and Behar decided to make an apology on another episode of “The View.”

Behar admitted that she did not even know Johnson was a nurse. Collins made the argument that she was not talking about nurses, but was talking about the talent competition as whole. In support of her, Raven Symone asked if people who were criticizing Johnson had even heard what she was saying at all. My response to Behar, Collins and Symone is this: did they even listen to what Johnson had to say? Johnson, in the ﬁrst 10 seconds of her monologue, stated that she was a nurse. She was dressed in a modern-day uniform and had a stethoscope around her neck because it is needed to check patients’ vitals. Even if Collins was simply discussing the talent portion of the competition, she was still humoring herself with someone’s personal experience and passion. Johnson was brave enough to go against the norm, to show what she was truly passionate about and to reveal an experience that was so personal. Yet Collins still decided that this was something that was hilarious compared to the other competitors. I believe that Johnson’s talent surpassed the others because of the personal touch that it had to it, and being awarded with second runner-up has to show that the judges agreed she was a great representation for a Miss America competitor. Nurses around the nation took a stance against what the women on “The View” had to say, and I stand behind them fully. It was not simply that Collins and Behar had mocked Johnson’s talent, but also that they seemed to disregard the words that she was saying. I praise Johnson for her bravery, not only in doing something different for the competition, but for her service as a nurse.

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Presidential candidate this week: Republican Jeb Bush admits to smoking weed when younger

During the GOP debate on Thursday, Republican Jeb Bush admitted that he smoked marijuana in high school. The presidential hopeful was cornered when opponent Rand Paul brought up the “hypocrisy” some candidates bring to the table when it comes to drug laws. “There is at least one prominent example on stage of someone who says they smoked pot in high school,” said Rand (via Washington Post.) Bush then interrupted and said simply, “Me. He was talking about me.” Although Bush’s weed history has already been exploited in the past, this seemed to be more of him owning up to his past and not having any regrets. The only thing Bush was sorry for was admitting he smoked marijuana on national television and maybe embarrassing his mother. He tweeted during the debate, “Sorry Mom.” Paul claimed Bush was hypocritical because of Bush’s views on drug laws and the legalization of marijuana. He does not support medical marijuana, considering it a step to legalization, which he is fully against. Bush also is in favor of mandatory prison sentences for all drug offenses. The Internet went crazy after the debate, making memes of the Republican senator as Bob Marley, and calling him “Kush Bush.”

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September 22, 2015

Question Loretta Sobrito to leave Shippensburg University of theWeek? “What would it take for you to be a live nude model?”

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Asst. Ship Life Editor A pair of tie-dye sneakers tuck themselves under a desk chair in an ofﬁce in Rowland Hall, but come spring, these psychedelic shoes will not be the only thing missing in the communication/journalism department. Loretta Sobrito, department secretary for the communication/journalism department since 2002, will be retiring at the end of the fall semester after 25 years of working at Shippensburg University. Before becoming the department secretary, Sobrito worked in the Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research Department, which is housed in Horton Hall, where she kept records and statistics. Then she worked in the graduate assistant admission ofﬁce in Old Main prior to becoming the departmental secretary for the communication/journalism department. “Honestly, when I think of the comm/journ department I think of Loretta. She’s really the glue that

holds everything together,” said junior Ashley Grecco, an office aide for Sobrito. Junior Courtney Kokonos, also an office aide for Sobrito, said that Sobrito does so much for the communication journalism department — from the small details of making coffee to helping organize events and sending newsletters and emails to students. “She’s always running around doing more than she has to [do] to help,” Kokonos said. For every person who entered Sobrito’s office with a question or a problem, Sobrito responded with a solution and a smile that stretched to her brown-green eyes just behind a pair of glasses. The interaction with students is what Sobrito loves most about her job and is what she will miss most, she said. Sobrito helps students override classes, work through scheduling and answer any questions about the communication/ journalism department. “When they come in upset or looking distraught, I like when they’re able to leave and I know

that they’re feeling much better and the world is not over,” Sobrito said. Sobrito takes the time to talk with students and tries to direct them in their school program and career path, said Carrie Sipes, a communication/journalism professor at SU. “Every time I see her interacting with students it’s always positive. It seems like she has a lot of energy toward helping students and encouraging them,” Sipes said. Sobrito not only helps students with the technical part of scheduling, Sipes said, but also acts as an “ambassador” for the communication/journalism department by telling students what their futures might look like as journalists, personal relations people, broadcasters or video producers. Because the communication/journalism department is a skill-based ﬁeld, Sobrito said that she gets to see students develop their skills and apply them in a career. “It’s just really neat to see them go from having a dream to making a dream happen … “That’s one of my favorite questions to ask a new

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student: what’s your dream job?” Sobrito said. It is exciting to watch students achieve their goals, Sobrito said. Because all three of her children are now adults, she said her students have now become her children. For the past two years that Grecco has worked as Sobrito’s office aide, Grecco said that every morn- “Not very much. It would take realing she walks into the office, Sobrito ly good pay — that’s all.” greets her by saying, “Have you had breakfast yet?” Sobrito was always prepared for Grecco’s reply of “no” with coffee and blueberry bagels, Grecco said. Grecco never had the heart to tell Sobrito that she really did not like blueberry bagels. However, after two years as Sobrito’s office aide, Grecco said she now loves them. “I actually buy the same kind [of “[It would take] a lot of money, like bagels] that she does now, and [I] at least a couple ‘mil.’” eat them all the time,” Grecco said. Sobrito has become a mentor for her, Grecco said, and has given advice concerning her career, relationships and family. “It’s been from one end of the spectrum to the other — from professional to personal advice,” Grecco said. For Kokonos, Sobrito has also been a mentor and a second mom, “Nothing would make me be a live Kokonos said. “She’s a very trusting and com- nude model. It’s my body — it’s not forting person and she’s very easy something I’m just ready to show anyone.” to talk to … “She always goes out of her way to make sure you’re having a good day,” Kokonos said. Sobrito said she is very close with her students and keeps in contact with them even after they graduate. If it were not for her three children and eight grandchildren living in California, Sobrito said she would keep working at SU. As it is, the bulk of her family lives in Cal“[It would take] a lot of money, so I ifornia and New Mexico, and she could pay for the house and car of wants to move closer to them to be my dreams. I just wouldn’t be coma bigger part of their lives, Sobrito fortable with that.” said. Sobrito grew up in California and moved to Shippensburg with her husband, who was originally from Chambersburg. Sobrito’s advice to students before she and her tie-dyie sneakers slip out of Rowland for the last time is to live for themselves and focus on making their dreams happen. “How you live today determines how you live tomorrow, so make “[It would take] decent compensasmart choices,” Sobrito said. tion for all the pain and suffering.”

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Sheer skin and pure perception Personal account from a nude model Natalie Eastwood

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A girl stood in the middle of a fluorescent room with fingers untying a purple, magenta bathrobe — eyes on the gray floor where feet pressed naked against the cool surface. Who was that girl, I wondered, as she pulled her shoulders back and let the robe slide from her shoulders so that air slapped bare skin. Wearing only my pearl earrings I became a girl I never expected to be.

I stepped into the middle of the room, and 13 students circled around me with their pencils and blank paper clipped to their easels. The professor gave me the OK to begin the lesson. The subject for that day: me. I began with six, 30-second action poses so that the students could draw legs crouched in a lunge, arms bent like tree branches and muscles braided into twists. The sketches unfolded into quick lines and rough scribbles that captured nothing more than the shape of each pose. I watched the students as much

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(Above) A student drew a two-minute drawing of Natalie Eastwood from the figure drawing class. (Right) The same student drew three 30-second sketches of Eastwood.

as they examined me, their gaze never meeting mine. Wondering what they saw, I occasionally glanced at my body, and in those few glances, the word I thought was “smooth.” My skin — uninterrupted by a bra strap cutting across my shoulder, a short’s hem dividing my legs or the bunchy fabric of a T-shirt falling in folds — was simply smooth. Shades of brown slid into white and whiter still as the only disruption across my bare canvas. Once I was naked, it became a way of being — like wearing a skin-colored stretch suit. The transition from naked to clothed and back again, however, was the challenge. For each brief break, I was allowed to put my robe back on. The few steps from the center of the circle to the edge, where my purple robe lay draped over a chair, were arduous. With each butt-jiggling step I was reminded of my nakedness. Because although I had splayed my body — legs, arms, torso going in different directions — the full extent of my vulnerability washed over me as soon as I had the option to cover it up, to hide. Then I slipped the robe off again, the process of unwrapping it from body more difficult than standing there naked. Throughout the class the poses

“One student gave me a giraffe neck and a pudgy-looking stomach while another drew droopy breasts outlined like slices of pizza.” — Natalie Eastwood became longer — from 30 seconds to two minutes to 10 minutes. The time cramped my neck and made me more aware of the chemical assault of Sharpie and my own lingering scent of sweat mixed with deodorant. I could hear frantic pencils and markers scribbling across the paper with the occasional squeak of a Sharpie that took an abrupt turn too fast. The longer sketches began to take shape into something human-looking, but not quite Natalie-looking. My favorite sketch outlined curvy hips, thighs pressed together and full breasts in loopy, loose strokes

— it looked nothing like me. One student gave me a giraffe neck and a pudgy-looking stomach while another drew droopy breasts outlined like slices of pizza. Some of the other students had the beginnings of my left leg and the twist of my torso, but regardless of how accurate or precise, their drawings would always be influenced by their own perceptions and the creative twitch of their fingers. I wanted to know how they saw me — beautiful, ugly, misshapen. But then I realized, regardless of their perceptions, they were never really drawing me.

Ship Life Meet your homecoming court September 22, 2015

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Tyler Garrett is a senior majoring in computer engineering and minoring in mathematics. He is active in the Honors Program, Kappa Sigma, is a member of the math honors society, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and Order of Omega. Garrett also expresses interest in history and astronomy, and aspires to work for NASA someday. He wants the crown because of the positive impact Shippensburg University has had on his life, and he wants the chance to give back to the university everything he has gotten from it.

Seth Baker is a senior psychology major and the vice president of both the Pokémon club and the multi-ethnic student association. He is a member of the orientation team, the Martin Luther King Jr. Retention Program and Psi Chi, the psychology honor society. Formerly, he was involved in the Residence Hall Association and was a member of the Little Princess Playhouses, which perform plays at Shippensburg University. He wants to be homecoming king because he loves SU and the experience he has had here. He considers SU his home and he feels that running for king is the best way to show his love for the university.

Jeremy Flick is a senior psychology major. He is the president of both the psychology club and the psychology honor society, Psi Chi. Flick is also a chairperson for Dance Troupe, and previously participated in Mini-THON, Filled-Up Sent Equipped (FUSE), DiscipleMakers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and intramural sports. Flick says many people from Shippensburg University had a positive impact on him, and he believes earning homecoming king would allow him to honor and represent all of those people who made him who he is today.

Nathan Rosenberger is a senior studying mid-level education with a concentration in math and science. He is sponsored by the Red Raider marching band, in which he plays the bass drum and serves as a section leader to the drum line. Rosenberger is also a campus tour guide, a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an international education honors society, and serves on the DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship’s leadership team. His goal as a candidate on homecoming court is to raise awareness and support for Reins of Rhythm Riding & Horsemanship. Even though homecoming king is a temporary title, he strives to leave an everlasting impact on the community.

Hunter Wolfe is a junior majoring in communication/journalism and minoring in art. He is a brother of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, the Ship Life editor for The Slate, works as a caller at the Shippensburg University Foundation and is a New Student Orientation leader. In his free time, Wolfe has volunteered time at King’s Kettle, worked closely with the Extra Life campaign to organize fundraisers and helped clean the streets of Shippensburg with the Career and Community Engagement Center. Wolfe wants to be homecoming king because he wants to share his school pride with the entire SU community.

Jaelin Smith is a senior majoring in criminal justice with minors in psychology and anthropology. She interns with New Visions Inc., which is a community-mental health agency, and she works in the Learning Center as a criminal justice tutor. She also serves at the vice-president of the African-American Organization, actively participates in many peer leadership groups throughout Multicultural Student Affairs and is a member of the National Criminal Justice Honors Society. She wants the homecoming crown because she believes it represents the opportunity of being more than just a member of the student body.

Michelle Schultz is a senior and majoring in exercise science. Currently, she is one of the undergraduate interns for New Student Orientation, a peer mentor for the Biology First-Year Interest Group Living Learning Community, and works in the Career and Community Engagement Center. She is running for homecoming queen because she is interested in representing SU’s student community, and it is something she never suspected herself of doing. She loves Shippensburg University and feels this is her chance to try something new and have fun and show students how much one can accomplish during one’s time here.

When Kendall Ohrwashel was in fourth grade, she was diagnosed with rheumatic fever, which is a disease that affects one’s heart, muscles and joints. She spent hours in hospitals for treatments, and she decided to raise money for other children in similar situations through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since she started, she has raised more than $40,000 and granted wishes for about 11 children. Orwashel is also the vice president of Orientation Team and a desk assistant. She would love to be homecoming queen because she wants to spread her love for the school to all of her fellow Raiders.

Kelly Monaghan is a senior studying biology with a concentration in pre-medicine. Monaghan is involved in Greek organizations on campus, such as Order of Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, Tri Beta and she serves as the president of recruitment for Alpha Phi. Monaghan says that joining these organizations gave her the opportunity to serve the community by participating in street clean-ups, raising money for the American Heart Association and volunteering at a nursing home. Monaghan wants to be homecoming queen because she wants to give back to the community.

Nicole James is a senior communication/journalism major with an English minor. She serves as In Motion Dance Troupe’s director and also serves as the assistant news editor for The Slate. Throughout her Shippensburg University career, she has been involved in the Red Sea, the Residence Hall Association for Naugle Hall and was the editor-in-chief for the Cumberland Yearbook. She wants to be homecoming queen because she believes she is a positive representation for SU and because she strongly supports the organization homecoming is fundraising for this year.

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September 22, 2015

Equestrian club races to SU

New club recognized by Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

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(Above) The SU equestrian club practices every week at Swan Lake in Littlestown, Amanda Trievel (far right) is the president and founder of the equesPennsylvania. Coach Mary Bast teaches members how to hone their horses’ skills. trian club. She cites it as a great stress reliever for students, and she is looking for new members to get involved with the organization.

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Horseback riding is about passion and connection between a horse and a human. One simple movement by one can cause a current that inﬂuences movement in the other. “People say it’s not a sport, but I would love to see someone else get on a 1,000-pound animal and communicate with something that can’t talk,” equestrian club founder Amanda Trievel said. Trievel recalled a visit to Shippensburg University while she was still in high school; the representative at the clubs and sports table only gave her confused looks when

she asked if there was an equestrian club. “In the back of my head, I was always like ‘I should do this,’” Trievel said. This is the ﬁrst semester that the SU equestrian club is up and running. “My horse trainer back home inspired me because during my lessons, the athletes from the Penn State Berks [equestrian] team would practice at the same time, and my trainer said I should start a team at Shippensburg,” Trievel said. Launching the equestrian club was a long process that started last academic year. Trievel had to ﬁnd people interested in the sport and

then, from those people, form an executive board for the club. The last step was filling out the necessary paperwork, which needed to be approved by Student Senate and the club sports department. This year, the team is recognized by the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The club is for those who are just riding for fun as well as those who are looking to compete. The team rides every week at Swan Lake in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, with its coach Mary Bast, Trievel said. The first competition is quickly approaching. The first event is on Oct. 4 at Hickory Runs Stable in Newtown, Pennsylvania, where the members

will be riding English style. In horse riding, there are two riding styles: English and Western. The Western style includes barrel racing and the saddles used are unique. The club only practices English style which includes teaching the horses how to gallop, trot and jump. In order to compete, club members must take a placement test with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, after which they are put in a class to compete. Being involved in such events is a little difﬁcult because clubs do not get budgets from Student Senate until after their ﬁrst year of operation. Right now, the club is relying on member dues and fundraisers.

“It’s a little harder [without a budget] because we pay for the lessons and everything,” sophomore and club secretary Rebecca Masterson said. “We are still in the beginning processes and trying to make it as cheap as we possibly can.” According to Masterson, the club is welcoming to anyone. She describes it as a kind of therapy where you think about nothing but you and what you want the horse to do. “It’s a fun club,” Masterson said. “You’re not made to do shows and you can make your own schedule of how much you want to ride. It’s also a really good stress reliever.” For more information on the equestrian club, contact Amanda Trievel at at4136@ship.edu.

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The 67th annual Emmys kicked off Sunday night with celebrities strutting down the red carpet, anxious and excited for the evening’s award ceremony. The award ceremony started with a video-musical skit. Host Andy Samberg joked about how he had never seen any of the shows that would be highlighted that night. The video featured prominent actors and actresses, including Jon Hamm of “Mad Men,” who would win an Emmy later in the night for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. The night was full of newcomers and past Emmy nominees and winners. Among them were “Veep,” with a total of 26 nominations over the past four years and “Game of Thrones,” which had more than nominations this year alone.

The “Game of Thrones” cast and crew walked away with 12 awards, more than any other show has won in the Emmys’ 67 years. “Game of Thrones” spearheaded the charge for HBO, which took away 43 Emmys; more than any other television network. Samberg joked during the ceremony that “Game of Thrones” writer George R. R. Martin was turning 67 years old, along with the Emmys. Winning 12 awards in one evening is certainly a splendid birthday present for the writer of such an important television series. Among the veteran crowd of nominees were Jon Stewart and his crew at “The Daily Show.” All together, the cast of writers and crew won three Emmys, shutting out other talk shows hosted by Stephen Colbert and DaPhotos courtesy of ﬂickr users Mangus Manske, Lady Lotus and David Shankbone vid Letterman, who also left the air this year. (Above) Andy Samberg with Seth Meyers who teamed up for a The night was not without the quick sketch during Sunday’s show. (Bottom left) Julia Louever-present quips of Samberg, who joked about everything from Donald is-Dreyfus clutches an Emmy at the 2014 Emmy awards cere-

mony. (Bottom right) Tracy Morgan made a triumphant return to the stage during Sunday’s ceremony after being in a coma. Trump’s presidential campaign to Paula Deen’s appearance on “Dancing With the Stars.” “[If] I wanted to see an intolerant lady dance, I would have gone to one of Kim Davis’s four weddings,” Samberg said.

“I’d like to dedicate my performance and this award to the transgender community.” — Jeffrey Tambor This was also a good year for women of color after last year’s whitewashed award season. Viola Davis made Emmy history by being the ﬁrst woman of color to walk away with the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work in “How to Get Away With Murder.” “So congratulations, Hollywood, you did it. Racism is over! Don’t fact-check that,” Samberg said. Samberg’s remarks were meant as a jab at Hollywood for being criticized for not including people of color at an acceptable level.

Uzo Aduba also won for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series with her work in “Orange is the New Black” and Regina King won for “American Crime.” Along with other prominent actresses, King celebrated the creativity and power of women in television. King celebrated being a woman in the industry by thanking her mother and grandmother who taught her “the power and blessing of being a woman.” The night was full of celebrities

advocating for human rights, with many of them wearing green ribbons on their jackets and dresses to raise awareness for mental illnesses. Others, such as Davis, spoke elegantly on the topic of race in the media and Jeffrey Tambor dedicated his win for “Transparent” to the transgender community. In “Transparent,” Tambor plays Morton/Maura Pfefferman, whose children have become aware that their father is transgender. “Transparent” won ﬁve awards Sunday, including Tambor’s Outstanding Lead Actor award and Outstanding Directing. “I’d like to dedicate my performance and this award to the transgender community. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your stories. Thank you for our inspiration. Thank you for letting us be part of the change,” Tambor said during his acceptance speech. The night was full of inspiring and impactful speeches from actors and actresses all the way up to the very end of the show. The ﬁnal presenter of the evening, Tracy Morgan, made a triumphant return to the stage after suffering a traumatic brain injury, which put him in a coma. “Last year, Jimmy Kimmel said on stage, ‘We’ll see you back here next year, Tracy Morgan.’ Well, Jimmy, thanks to my amazing doctors and the support of my family and my beautiful wife, I’m here standing on my own two feet,” Morgan said.

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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

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“In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me, over that line. But I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line.’ That was Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. And let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there. So here’s to all the writers, the awesome people that are Ben Sherwood, Paul Lee, Peter Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes, people who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, to be sexy, to be a leading woman, to be black. And to the Taraji P. Hensons, the Kerry Washingtons, the Halle Berrys, the Nicole Beharies, the Meagan Goods, to Gabrielle Union: Thank you for taking us over that line. Thank you to the Television Academy. Thank you.” — Viola Davis on being the first African-American to win in the lead actress category.

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Music and sermons come to Shippensburg Izzy’s View Uprise music festival brings rock and religion to audience of all ages JOSH TORZILLO

Asst. Opinion Editor Uprise Festival, the annual Christian music festival that draws thousands to the Shippensburg Fairgrounds at the end of every summer, put on a solid 2015 show this past weekend. With three stages and acts from all around the world, fans were in for a treat of diverse music and fellowship. The ﬁrst night started late and slowly, as the volunteer crew worked tirelessly to prepare the massive stage for each band. Once the music started, though, the crowd grew progressively larger, until the fairgrounds’ hillside was packed with thousands of fans. Notable acts included For King and Country, an Australian band that focuses mainly on percussion to enforce their music, Skillet, one of the most popular Christian rock bands, Crowder, a “swampy” worship band led by David Crowder,

and Casting Crowns, which headlined the first night. Day two started at 9 a.m., with three stages — the Main Stage, the Rockstar Stage and the Wired Stage — each offering different bands throughout the hot day. The Wired Stage featured a few local acts and was the smallest stage, offering some new up-andcoming bands like Pabrael, Backstage Royalty and The Protest a chance to get their music out to a small but eager crowd. The Rockstar Stage was home to various heavy metal and hard rock acts, and was no stranger to mosh pits and fists in the air, thanks to Silent Planet, War of Ages, Demon Hunter and others. The Main Stage, of course, held the most popular acts, including Family Force 5, Relient K, Jeremy Camp, and Switchfoot as the headliner. The festival had a few technical hitches. On the first night, the large screen on stage right had to be lowered and fixed as it kept turning off during some of the bands’ sets.

Skillet had some microphone issues, and overall sound checks tended to take longer than expected, but this was mostly due to the lower number of volunteers at Uprise 2015. Practically all the stage hands and workers at the festival are volunteers, and though they experienced some issues, many bands took the time to thank them, and the fans appreciated the hard work. The organizers of the festival also constantly reminded the audience to stay hydrated during the long hot day. There were activities and bounce-castles for children, a few merchandise tents and a decent array of food from which to choose. Almost every band from the two smaller stages took the time to visit the merchandise tents and hang out with fans, while the larger acts had a meet-and-greet tent. Fan-favorites were Skillet, who plays at Uprise every year, Demon Hunter, who easily had the most intense mosh pit at its only show in 2015. Other favorites included Re-

lient K, whose return to music and Uprise was accepted and enjoyed, and the headliners Casting Crowns and Switchfoot. Many of the bands traveled for hours to play at Uprise, which is one of the most popular Christian music festivals in not just Pennsylvania, but the whole country. Each band took the time during sets to talk about their personal faiths, and many took time to preach mini-sermons to the crowd between songs, a practice that is unique but appreciated at Christian music festivals. With such a diverse backdrop of musical tastes, Uprise delivered a great show at a relatively low price. After the dust from the large crowd literally settled, the stages were taken apart and the Shippensburg fairgrounds returned to its normal state. Uprise brought energetic, eager and well-known Christian acts to put on a spectacular show for the local scene, something they have a knack for doing almost every year.

The Orchestra set to rock Luhrs Center SYLVIA MCMULLEN

Asst. Web Director The Orchestra, consisting of former members of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) and ELO Part II, will be performing on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Formed in 2000, The Orchestra was created to keep ELO and ELO Part II’s classic hits alive for audiences to enjoy. The group’s travels have spanned across multiple continents over 15 years, allowing them to team up with dozens of symphonies for their spectacular live performances. Fans rave of their uncanny ability to replicate all of the Electric Light Orchestra classics on stage, making every performance a joyride from beginning to end. ELO formed in 1970 in Birmingham, England, and quickly became a smash hit, deﬁning the 70s with songs like, “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” and “Evil Woman.” The band’s career lasted for nearly 20 years before Jeff Lynne, the lead singer and songwriter, left the band. Afterward, some of Lynne’s

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Past and present members of ELO perform their greatest hits and fan favorites at Hyde Park in London, England, in 2014. bandmates decided to keep the spirit of the group alive by creating ELO Part II. Finally, in the wake of the new millennium, members of both bands joined together to form The Orchestra. Both ELO and ELO Part II were well known for its unique progressive rock sound, which combined

pop with hints of classical music and rock. The Orchestra continues to keep this iconic sound alive by utilizing orchestral keyboards alongside electric guitars in its performances. With an upbeat spirit shared between the members, they live up to ELO’s famous reputation for unforgettable stage presence. Some per-

formances even include a full-sized, live orchestra to back them up on stage. Audiences can be assured that The Orchestra will play every one of their favorite ELO and ELO Part II songs with the same style and sound that they remember from their records. Many fans agree that a highlight of seeing The Orchestra is witnessing Mik Kaminski in action. A member of the original ELO, Kaminski is a musical prodigy who astounds audiences with his blue electric violin. By giving his classical instrument a rock-infused soul, he stands out both on stage and in rock and roll history. The Orchestra’s performance is sure to take lifelong fans back to the good old days and introduce younger fans to a one-of-a-kind musical group. The night is sure to end not only with happy memories, but a standing ovation. The event begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets prices range from $39 for upper balcony seats to $55 for front orchestra seating.

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No one was safe in M. Night Shyamalan’s new comedic horror ﬁlm “The Visit,” which was released last week. The movie focuses on two teenagers who are staying with their grandparents, whom they have never met, for a week in a secluded house. The two start to notice strange behavior from their grandparents as the week progresses. Hoping to ﬁgure out their grandparents’ mysterious behavior and rules, the kids set up cameras around the house and hope to reach their mother before it’s too late.

“No one was safe in M. Night Shyamalan’s new comedic horror film ‘The Vist.’” — Isabella Angelone “The Visit” is most likely Shyamalan’s best movie since “Signs” in 2002. He tried to go over the top in too many ways in his last few films, but has brought it all back to a distinctive form with “The Visit.” One of the film’s worst qualities was the “found footage” aspect. It has been done over and over for years now. This movie, however, would not be as effective without it because it truly adds into the jump factor. There was a pretty big plot twist at the end because Shyamalan stayed true to his style that he has used for almost all of his movies. The twist was not as shocking as the one the director used in “Sixth Sense,” but it was pretty close. Adding to the quality of the film as a whole. The movie was enjoyable overall, with many obvious scares that make you laugh at yourself for jumping. The acting was good as well, with both of the teenagers being just melodramatic enough. The film really showed Shyamalan cutting loose and playing with different aspects of film. Shyamalan uses the perfect combination of tension and laughter to create the perfect atmosphere for the film. “The Visit” was, all in all, ridiculous, but in the best way possible.

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D4 Local musician spotlight: The Positronic Cats Local progressive-folk duo takes classic folk music to new heights and originality TYLER M. LAW A&E Editor

The duo of Jim Taylor and Waylon K. Smith, otherwise known as The Positronic Cats, is a local group out of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. The duo is known for its post-apocalyptic progressive-folk sound and Taylor’s abstract, allegorical lyrics. Together for two years, the duo travels up and down the East Coast playing shows in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, to name a few. Taylor, who switches between classical mandolin and electric mandolin for the duo’s live shows, describes his style of playing as “kind of odd,” a phrase that ﬁts the band’s persona well. “I wanted to develop something different,” Taylor said of the group’s

sound and his own playing. For a mandolin player, Taylor’s inspiration comes from an unlikely source — James Hetfield, of the legendary metal band Metallica. “I want to go where his [Smith’s] chords weren’t,” Taylor said. With songs such as “A Waltz for the Sentient” and “Love is Impossible,” The Positronic Cats have a sound that Smith, vocalist and guitarist, describes as “songs about love, revenge and the future.” The duo’s sound is hard to place in any tried-and-true genre, but will turn the heads of music lovers because of the incredible originality which it displays. The source of Smith’s eerie, cinematic lyrics is in science fiction books, of which Smith is an avid Photos by Darin Robillard reader. Taylor (right) and Smith (left) performing “Love is Impossible” “[I am] a huge reader of science fiction, [I] think it tells deeper stoat The Thought Lot in Shippensburg during Bearding Man.

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ries than regular ﬁction,” Smith said. It is obvious that Smith is keenly aware that his lyrics are strange to some and even jokes before songs about the “robot apocolypse.” Smith creates scenes and stories from his “cinematic style [of] story telling,” to generate songs that play out like pictures in the listener’s mind. The Positronic Cats’ album, “Love is Impossible,” is currently available on iTunes and Spotify. Key tracks off the album include “Heart of the Sea” and “Love is Impossible.” The duo will return to Pennsylvania in October, after a string of dates in New Jersey, to play the John Allison Public House in Smith and Taylor’s hometown of Greencastle on Oct. 30 at 9 p.m.

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3. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 6:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:45 p.m. 4. Sinister 2 5. The Perfect Guy 6. The Transporter Refueled 7. The Visit

7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:55 p.m.

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CHRIS COLLYMORE Asst. Sports Editor In the past decade, the NFL has been arguably the most controversial and intriguing sport in America. From all the different scandals such as Spygate to Deflategate, criminal activities like Ray Rice’s vicious attack and Ray McDonald’s domestic violence, the NFL has a habit of making big headlines. However, there have been a number of amazing storylines on the field, such as the Patriots’ continued dynasty and the rise of the Seattle Seahawks franchise. Overall, the NFL runs on headlines, and they can dominate the tone that is set for the season. Your sports editors debate their top NFL storyline for the year. Chris After missing all but one game last season due to a suspension, Minnesota Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson finally made his return to the NFL last week in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Peterson was suspended without pay last season after being indicted for child abuse charges against his son in May 2014. Peterson pleaded no contest in a court of law in Texas back on Nov. 4, 2014. After a lengthy appeals process and a fight with the NFL in court, the league finally reinstated Peterson on April 17, 2015. After missing almost a full calendar year without playing football, many expected Peterson to look a little rusty Monday night against the 49ers. Those theories would prove to be correct since Peterson rushed for only 31 yards on 10 attempts Monday night with no touchdowns. Now, while Peterson himself did not play well, neither did the rest of the Vikings’ offense. The team ended up losing 20-3 on Monday night against the 49ers. The team never looked in sync offensively. For example, the Vikings had a total of 71 yards rushing the ball on Monday, and that is including Peterson’s 31 yards. Now, even though the Vikings did not play well this week, one has to keep in mind that it is only Week 1 of the season. The NFL season just started, so both the Vikings and Peterson have plenty of time to fix the team’s problems on offense. Peterson is arguably the best running back in all of football and

despite his great talent it will take him some time to readjust to the NFL’s style of play. Once Peterson and the rest of the offense have some time to mesh and get to know one another the team should be able to turn things around. As long as Peterson can keep himself healthy and stay out of trouble off the ﬁeld, both he and the Vikings should have a very good season, one that hopefully ends with the Vikings in the playoffs and competing for a Super Bowl. Cale

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles are off to a surprising 0-2 start, I believe that the biggest headline of the NFL season could be the dismantling of the team and the fall of the NFC East. After Chip Kelly received total control of player personnel this offseason, he made several unprecedented and surprising moves, such as trading the franchise’s leading rusher, LaSean McCoy, and signing the reigning rushing leader in DeMarco Murray. With the promotion and following moves, the expectations on Kelly and his Eagles team grew to the point where many were predicting them to be Super Bowl contenders. Now, off to an 0-2 start, I believe the top storyline for the Eagles will be when Kelly is removed from the team and the consequential rebuild of a team that will have to take place. The team is dysfunctional as of now, with absolutely no flow to an offense that has proven itself to struggle in the NFL, as it produces the quickest three-and-outs in the league. While the defense is a strong unit, it is on the field way too much because of how Kelly’s offense runs. All in all, I believe this adds up to failure and a lost season for the Eagles. In terms of the entire NFC East, with injuries weakening the Cowboys and the Eagles looking like a last-place team, the division is now the worst in football. Despite the Cowboys being 2-0, no one expects them to finish .500 with quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Dez Bryant out for extended periods of time. Now, the 1-1 Redskins and the Photo courtesy of Flickr 0-2 Giants are in the best position field after missing 15 games. to take the division crown. What a crazy NFL season.

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Cale Ahearn is a communication/ journalism major at Shippensburg University. He is a senior and plans to enter the sports journalism ﬁeld when he graduates. Ahearn boasts 10 years of experience with fantasy football, winning four championships and ﬁnishing within the top three in his leagues nine times.

NATE POWLES Staff Writer Shippensburg University men’s soccer came into this game at an even 2-2, having lost last week away at Slippery Rock University in a double overtime game that saw them give up two goals in the last 3 minutes. SU (3-2) returned home looking to get back on track against the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (0-5) on Tuesday. The Raiders brought the pressure early and often and they scored at the 9-minute mark on a breakaway. Forward Robert Furfaro crossed the ball in to midﬁelder Jeff Ballard, who ﬁnished it with a beautiful shot into the bottom left corner past UPJ keeper Nate Kleya. Shippensburg dominated the shot count for the whole game, leading 20-10 in regulation. The team was just unable to convert one of those 19 other shots into a second

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The men’s socccer team fought hard to come back Tuesday. goal. The team was punished for its inability to convert in the 88th minute. UPJ used a fantastic long through ball to ﬁnd striker Matt Kinney, who went around Raider keeper Evan Raimist to ﬁnish the move and tie the score. The game would need to go on to extra time, where SU would get the goal it needed. It came in a last min-

ute attack during the ﬁrst period of overtime when Colten Arnold found a rebound in the box and passed it back to defenseman Tyler Whitehead who once again shot it into the bottom left corner to end the game. Shippensburg will now travel to Shepherd University on Saturday before returning home against Lock Haven University on Wednesday.

Starting or sitting the right players every week is often the difference between winning and losing in fantasy football. A number of factors go into deciding whether or not a player will perform well that day, such as the opponent he faces, the teammates he has or even if the game is home or away. Your sports editor will break it down week by week and here are his top starts and sits of the week: START QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots – When isn’t Brady a fantasy starter, right? He stands out this week especially because of a favorable matchup against the lowly Jaguars, who have gotten off to a rough start this season. Essentially, all of Brady’s top receivers and playmakers should be starts on Sunday.

Men’s soccer dominates against Shepherd NOLAN MCGRAW Staff Writer The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team scored four times in its Saturday win against Shepherd University, setting a new season high for goals. The Red Raiders started early, putting up its ﬁrst goal early in the game when junior Robert Furfaro scored on a rebound. The play

started after senior James Connor missed his shot. The ball bounced in Furfaro’s favor, giving the Raiders a second attempt. Despite going into half time with a small 1-0 lead, the Red Raiders scored three more times in the second period. Freshman Joey Gallucci got things going by scoring his ﬁrst career goal. The shot came off of a pass from fellow freshman Justin

Blumberg and gave the Red Raiders a 2-0 lead. The games’ ﬁnal two goals were scored by Furfaro and Connor. Furfaro scored his second goal of the day in the 81st minute while Connor tallied his team-leading ﬁfth goal of the season to cap off a 4-1 victory for the Red Raiders. The team will return home on Wednesday to host Lock Haven University in a PSAC matchup.

Seattle’s D/ST – The Seahawks will face off against an inept Chicago Bears team whose only real weapon is running back Matt Forte. Quarterback Jay Cutler is turnover prone and should produce a few against the stout Seattle defense, which should accumulate a high scoring week.

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RB DeMarco Murray, Philadelphia Eagles – The Eagles are a run-oriented team but they are facing possibly the best defensive line in the NFL, in the form of the New York Jets. The defense should be clogging all the holes all day and I do not expect Murray or any of the Eagles’ backs to be able to ﬁnd running room all day.

RB Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints – After struggling early this season, Ingram is making the Saints look foolish for resigning him this offseason. That being said, I believe his struggles continue against a tough Carolina Panthers’ defense that should stop him from gaining many yards on the ground this week.

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Linebacker Holman steadies the team, sets charge on defense CALE AHEARN

Sports Editor A linebacker is one of the most critical parts of any defense. They are in the middle of the ﬁeld and are relied upon to make plays and lead the team. More often than not, it is the linebacker that is responsible for making sure that defensive plays run successfully. During the 2014 season, the Shippensburg University Red Raiders had tremendous depth at the linebacker position. However, after losing seniors to graduation, the team entered 2015 much thinner than before. Despite this, a leader was able to step up during preseason training camp and games, resulting in junior line-

backer Allen Holman being voted a team captain and being thrust into a starting role. Holman has always earned his role, beginning with his high school career at Bishop McDevitt, a school known for its powerhouse football teams. With such a deep team, Holman did not even get a chance to start until he was a junior in high school, but his impact was immediate and impossible to miss as he finished third on the team in tackles. As Holman finished his high school career in 2012, he decided to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania to continue playing football for the Crimson Hawks. After redshirting his first season, Holman appeared in all 11 games for the Hawks in 2013, registering

15 tackles, despite playing with a torn labrum. After that season, Holman decided it was time to make a move and transferred to Shippensburg University, an institution that had recruited him heavily out of high school. It did not take long for Holman to make his mark as he became an impact performer for the Red Raiders in 2014, playing every game and amassing 52 tackles. “I knew I could come here and play, so I came here and did my thing to rotate in,” Holman said. After a year in the system, Holman entered this year’s training camp on a mission to help improve the team’s defense and help lead the younger guys. The team and the coaches rewarded him by voting Holman a team captain, de-

spite only being with the group for a little over a year. “He’s a team captain because of his work ethic,” head coach Mark Maciejewski said. “He’s a hard-working young man who wants to be successful, and he’s a great leader.He leads by example. He doesn’t talk a lot, but when you see him working in the weight room or on the ﬁeld, you know he’s here for business, and that is a great quality.” “I’ve only been here a year and to be voted team captain, it makes me feel very good,” Holman said. “I appreciate the coaches giving me the opportunity.” Holman has adapted to his new role quite well, opening the season with a strong performance in the Red Raiders’ 64-14 win over

the Seton Hill Grifﬁns. He totaled seven tackles, including four that went for a loss of yards, while also adding an interception. He had another 14 tackles and a half tackle for a loss in the comeback victory over Edinboro University earlier this sesaon. The hope is that a dominant ﬁrst showing can set the tone for the rest of the season for Holman and the Red Raider defense, who have high expectations for how far they can go. “We are a young team, but we have a lot of good players and I see us hopefully winning the PSAC Championship,” Holman said. The Red Raiders hit the road for an important out of conference Week 3 matchup against California, Pennsylvania.

Senior receiver Sheldon Mayer looks to capitalize on ﬁnal season CALE AHEARN

Sports Editor Red Raiders’ senior wide receiver Sheldon Mayer has seen it all in his tenure with the team. From the high of an 11-2 record during the 2012 season to the low of a 6-5 season last year, Mayer has endured it all in his time at Shippensburg University. Now, as a senior, Mayer is a team captain and the top option as receiver, and is ready to lead the team to a deep playoff run. It was not until high school that Mayer saw the potential to be an impact performer in himself. Playing tailback for the Norristown Eagles, Mayer began making big plays. “My sophomore year of high school was when I started getting time and contributing a lot, and that was when I realized football is something that I love to do and could be very good at,” Mayer said. Mayer’s college career began with a twist in 2011 when a major injury ended his season prematurely. In minimal game action that season, Mayer had shown glimpses of the playmaker he could become. This prompted coaches to give Mayer a look at wide receiver next season, where he completed the transition in 2012. Appearing in 12 of the team’s 13 games, May-

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Wide receiver Sheldon Mayer takes his position at the line, ready for the next play. er caught 26 balls for 243 yards and three touchdowns in his ﬁrst season at his new position. The momentum carried into next season, where Mayer moved up the depth chart into a starting role as a receiver while also making an impact in the return game. Named as an All-PSAC First Team player as both receiver and returner in

2013, Mayer totaled 897 receiving yards with eight touchdowns and 303 yards on punt returns. His role was growing and Mayer was thriving, despite All-PSAC receiver Trevor Harmon getting a majority of the looks. Mayer followed up 2013 with another All-PSAC selection as receiver in 2014 as a junior. He led

the Red Raiders with 1,099 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns while still maintaining his role as the team’s primary punt returner. With Harmon gone to graduation, Mayer has entered the 2015 season as the undisputed top option for the team on offense, as experience is what separates him and many of his counterparts as receiver.

“A lot of us have been playing football since we were younger, but a lot of our receivers don’t have college game experience,” Mayer said. “Last year, it was Trevor and I, and we had been playing together since we were freshmen.” Being at the top of the depth chart and having so much experience usually dictates a leadership role, which Mayer has gladly stepped up and taken a liking to. His teammates voted him a team captain this training camp and he relishes the role. “Personally, I like it to have my peers and my mentors look at me as that leader and push me to be that leader,” Mayer said. “I like to lead anyway, so it doesn’t stress me anyway.” So far this season, Mayer has totaled seven catches for 90 yards and a touchdown while also adding 19 yards on the ground. In what will be his ﬁnal season with the Red Raiders, Mayer is hoping to put the ﬁnishing touches on what is an otherwise fabulous career. When asked what his goals for this season are, he had a clear, one word response. “Championship,” Mayer said with a grin. The Red Raiders look to stay unbeaten when they travel to California, Pennsylvania to face the Vulcans on Saturday.

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Red Raiders comeback falls short at Cal Cale Ahearn

Sports Editor Despite a furious second half comeback, the Red Raiders’ rally fell short on Saturday as they lost to the California University Vulcans, 34-26. SU (2-1, 0-0) came up empty despite shutting the Vulcans (2-1, 0-0) out in the second half and outgaining them in total yards. Senior receiver Sheldon Mayer gave the team the spark it needed as he returned a punt for an 82-yard score with 6:38 left in the third. Less than five minutes later, the Red Raiders capped a drive, with Mayer receiving a 3-yard pass from quarterback Ryan Zapoticky for the score, cutting the Vulcans lead to 34-23. After adding a field goal with 6:40 left in the game, the Red Raiders only trailed by eight and had possession on the final drive. After crossing midfield with less than two minutes left, Zapoticky scrambled to the right and forced a throw that was intercepted by Aaron Terry with

1:15 left in the ball game. “We made so many mistakes in the first half. We settled down in the second half, and we knew we could wear them down,” Red Raiders coach Mark Maciejewski said. “We started making some plays and I’m very proud that those guys showed a lot of heart today and didn’t quit after halftime.” Zapoticky finished the game 33for-50 with 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Smith led the Red Raiders with 80 yards and a score on the ground, while Mayer was the team’s leading receiver, finishing with 10 catches, 73 yards and a score. The teams combined for 217 penalty yards. The Vulcans scored early, beginning when running back John Franklin III was able to power his way into the end zone for a 2-yard score with 10:56 left in the first quarter. However, the Red Raiders were able to recover, scoring their own rushing touchdown from 2 yards out on a run by Andrew Smith late in the first quarter. SU kicker Billy Deane gave the

Red Raiders a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter, and then the momentum shifted the Vulcans’ way. On the ensuing possession, California drove 73 yards in four plays, capping the drive with Franklin III’s second touchdown of the day and giving the team the 14-10 lead. The Red Raiders’ offense came to an abrupt halt as the team struggled to move the ball. The Vulcans took full advantage, and extended their lead to 13 when quarterback James Harris fired an 8-yard score to receiver Devin Lomax with 5:51 left in the first half. After halting the Red Raiders’ offense again, Harris lofted a beautiful 32-yard arch to receiver Luke Smorey to take a 27-10 lead. On the final play of the first half, the Vulcans’ Terry returned a punt for a 97-yard score to put an explanation point on the quarter, and give the team a hefty 34-10 lead. However, the second half was completely controlled by the Red Raiders. Unlike the first half, SU was able to stonewall the Vulcan offense, not allowing them to score in

Half back Justin Pyle escapes a tackle in the loss Saturday. the second half. Despite the loss, the team should be able to improve and learn from a tough game on the road. “We challenged them to play with some heart and do what they’re supposed to do, and they responded. I think that the adversity we faced to-

day will pay dividends for us down the road.” The Raiders resume their season next week when they return to Seth Grove Stadium to face the Bloomsburg Huskies in the first PSAC matchup of the season.

Running back Smith looks to make his presence felt on field Cale Ahearn Sports Editor A running back’s path to the end zone is usually on the ground and takes more time than a pass that sails through the air. Any given run play can have a change of direction, a broken tackle or become an awe-inspiring play. The same can be said for Red Raiders’ senior back Andrew Smith, whose football career and journey can be compared to a wild and crazy run down the field. Smith’s playing career began as many did, joining youth football at the age of 6 in his home state of Virginia. As he progressed to his high school career, it was obvious that Smith was an impact performer on the field. At Battlefield High School, Smith was a part of teams that won three regional championships and a state title over his four years. Fresh out of high school, Smith wanted to stay local and be able to have his family attend his games, inspiring him to enroll at DIII Shenandoah University in the fall of 2012. In his freshman season with the Hornets, Smith played in all 10 games and led the team in all-pur-

pose yards while scoring nine touchdowns. Smith followed his performance up in 2013 by totaling 1,607 all-purpose yards, a Hornets record. Following that season, Smith felt it was time to make a change and transferred to Shippensburg University for the 2014 football season. “After my sophomore year, I decided I wanted to get a better experience and face better competition, and here I am today,” Smith said. Despite moving up a division in competition, Smith showed that he could still produce in his first season with the Red Raiders. As a return specialist, he broke a pair of 31-year-old school records by returning 36 kickoffs for 977 yards. However, Smith found himself behind senior running back Blair Brooks on the depth chart, that did not take away from his production on the ground, as he totaled 405 yards with five touchdowns. In total, Smith added 1,499 all-purpose yards, which ranked second on the team last season. Now, fresh off a season of experience and placed at the top of the depth chart, Smith is ready to make his mark for SU. “The exciting part of our offense is the up-tempo speed and being

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The Red Raiders have a number of leaders on their team, including the playmaking Smith. able to fly around and get in open space,” Smith explained. “It puts the defense on their toes because they don’t know what can hit them at any time.” Over his career, Smith has amassed impressive numbers. Yet even he knows that numbers are not as important as the team’s record. “As a senior, you want to win,” Smith said.

“When you’re a freshman or sophomore, you are thinking that you want to put up this number or that number. When you get to your senior role, you just really want to win.” Over his collegiate career, Smith has never had the opportunity to play in a playoff game, which is something for which he strives. “One of my goals is to help lead

the team to the playoffs and get us to play in that playoff atmosphere,” Smith said. By being at the top of the depth chart, the dynamic Smith should get every chance to make an impact this season, both through the air and on the ground. Thus far, Smith has totaled 251 yards and three touchdowns in 2015.

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Women’s soccer wins, loses another late into second half SHAREIK FLOWERS

Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team split its game this week, defeating the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 1-0 and losing 2-1 to Kutztown University. For the weekend, SU tallied two goals, 32 shots and 15 shots on goal. Despite suffering two tough losses, the season is still young for SU. Tuesday, Sept. 15 The Raiders scored in the 14th minute and maintained that lead as they defeated UPJ 1-0 in a home matchup on David See Field. Casey Rightmyer scored the lone goal of the game when she snuck a loose ball through a crowd and into the net. Rightmyer nearly scored minutes earlier but had her shot bounce off the goalpost. Sophomore Leah Roy recorded her first career shutout, finishing the game with two saves. Roy recorded her first save just 17 seconds into the match.

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Women’s soccer has struggled thus far, but the team is trying to turn the tide on its season. Saturday, Sept. 19 In the game, SU outshot UPJ The women’s soccer team was un24-7, marking the ﬁrst time the Raiders outshot their opponent this able to secure a 1-0 lead on Saturseason. The Raiders also had a 11-2 day and fell 2-1 to Kutztown in an away matchup on Keystone Field. advantage with shots on goal.

Shippensburg (2-3-1) captured the lead in the 18th minute when sophomore Bailey Bzdak launched a score into the left corner of the goal off an assist by junior Casey Rightmyer.

The goal was Bzdak’s team-leading second goal of the season. SU maintained the lead deep into the second half until the Golden Bears’ Alaina Curry tied the game in the 69th minute. Kutztown scored another goal nearly 10 minutes later to take a 2-1 advantage and then held the lead for the duration of the game. The Golden Bears’ aggressive schemes affected the Raiders’ play all day as they were outshot 26 to 8 by Kutztown — including an 8 to 4 disadvantage with shots-on-goal. SU has been outshot in five of its six games this season. Goalkeeper Leah Roy finished the game with six saves. Roy is fifth in the PSAC with 37 goals on the season. The team continues its season when it returns home to take on Shepherd University on Sept. 23. The Raiders’ contest against Shepherd is the first meeting between the two teams since the 2011 season. SU won that game 2-0.

Field hockey posts back-to-back shutout wins this week SHAREIK FLOWERS Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University field hockey team continued its on field dominance, recording a 5-0 victory over Slippery Rock University and 1-0 double overtime victory over Bloomsburg University. SU is ranked No. 2 in the country and has three shut out victories this season. Tuesday, Sept. 15 The Red Raiders dominated on both sides of the ball and cruised to a 5-0 victory over in-conference opponent Slippery Rock University. Sophomore Emily Barnard recorded two goals and an assist — with both goals just 3 minutes apart in the second half. Barnard leads the team with six goals. Morgan Gantz recorded her first goal of the season when she dribbled past defenders and planted the ball in the net, giving SU its first score of the game. SU outshot Slippery Rock 31-8, including an 18-7 advantage with shots-on-goal, dominating the offensive side of the game. Saturday, Sept. 19 SU fought evenly with Bloomsburg University for the duration of match, which resulted in a double-

overtime stroke off where the Raiders grabbed a 1-0 victory. In the stroke off, SU’s Katelyn Grazan and Morgan Gantz each recorded goals. Bloomsburg was unable to find the net in the extra period. Goalkeeper Taylor Webster continued her impressive season as she recorded eight saves and claimed her fifth win of the year. The Red Raiders already have three shutout victories this season, which is a testament to their solid goalkeeping, tough defense, and taking advantage of their offensive opportunities. The Red Raiders’ victory over Bloomsburg was the first SU field hockey game decided by penalty strokes in more than 10 years. Overall, the team’s record stands at 5-1 through its out-of-conference schedule. The team will begin a stretch of seven straight PSAC games. The Red Raiders return to action when the team travels to Kutztown University on Sept. 23 to battle the Golden Bears at 7 p.m in their first PSAC match of the season. SU went 11-3 in conference play last season, including a 2-1 vicory over Kutztown. The Golden Bears boast a 4-2 record, including a win over sixth ranked East Stroudsburg University.

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SU ﬁeld hockey has begun the year strong using tough defense to start out with a 5-1 record.

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Looking for boxing’s next star after Mayweather reign ends SHAREIK FLOWERS Asst. Sports Editor

The crown for the king of boxing has been officially vacated. Floyd Mayweather’s recent retirement marks the end of an illustarious career for one of the greatest fighters to ever enter the ring. Mayweather (49-0, 26 KO’s), perhaps the greatest fighter since Sugar Ray Leonard, dominated every fighter in front of him on the road to boxing glory. His defense is hailed as “mastery,” rivaled only by Willie Pep and Pernell Whitaker. Mayweather’s retirement opens the door for boxing’s next poundfor-pound king — a true champion and exciting fighter the sweet science so desperately needs. It’s a well-known secret that many of Mayweather’s fights lacked excitement. His defense first, counter-punch and never-take-chances style was extremely un-fan friendly and alienated many viewers. While Mayweather was an art at his craft to boxing experts, he was a snoozer to watch for the casual fan.

The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, one of the most anticipated bouts of all time, was a disaster for boxing and put salt into the wound of a sport that some consider is dying. While no boxer today will match the riches Mayweather earned as a fighter, or perhaps match the skill he reached, there are a few supremely talented and far more exciting fighters who are prepared to carry the torch as the pound-forpound best boxer in the world. The first name everyone should know is Román González. González is the consensus best fighter in the world now that Mayweather has retired and for good reasons. He boasts a 43-0 record with 37 knockouts and always puts on a show. He boasts unusually spectacular power for a fighter his weight (112 pounds) and has no flaws in technique. He applies consistent pressure to his opponents and jumps on them the second they have been startled or appear vulnerable. González is such a tremendous talent that he signed a television contract with HBO, who has not

broadcasted a flyweight fight in nearly 20 years. González’s next fight on Oct. 17 is must-see matchup against former titleholder Bryan Viloria on the undercard of the Golovkin-Lemieux pay-per-view fight. If González gets past Viloria it sets up the oppurtunity for a fight with junior bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue, an exciting fight that would feature two fighters in their prime. Gennady Golovkin, the man headlining González’s next fight, is the most electrifying man in boxing today. ESPN and HBO personality Max Kellerman rightfully refers to him as “the surest thing in sports, today.” Golovkin truly has hands of stones, which is evident by his 90.9 knockout percentage, the highest in middleweight championship history. Golovkin has knocked out his previous 20 opponents and is the most avoided fighter in the world today. He punishes his opponents, using his tremendous footwork to cut off fighters in the ring and land series after series of devastating blows to

his opponents’ head and body. Golovkin does not just defeat his opponents, he brutally beats them. He is the heaviest puncher today — Martin Murray described his fight with Golovkin as torture. If Golovkin wants to be boxing’s biggest draw, he needs to secure fights with the other pay-per-viewfighters who are reluctant to step in the ring with him. Golovkin has been ducked by all the elite 160 pound fighters today, but seems destined to earn a unifactation fight soon. If Canelo Álvarez defeats Ring Magazine champion Miguel Cotto in their Novemeber bout, it appears he will possibly square up with Golovkin in a megafight sometime in 2016. Both González and Golovkin are capable of carrying the torch as boxing’s next megastar. Their fights are action-packed and they both look to score a knockout victory,which is a delight to fans everywhere. The hope is that they will be able to revive the sport in a way that Mayweather could not; providing a fair and unbiased competition with new and exciting fighters.

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Román González laces up his gloves before a ﬁght. González is ranked No. 1 in the Ring Magazine rankings.

SU weightlifting clubs takes off at Crossfit in Chambersburg CALE AHEARN Sports Editor Shippensburg University offers a number of sports, club sports and intramural activities. Of course, even students who do not participate in those activities can still engage in sport. Many people utilize the weight room on campus as their form of exercise, and many are very good at the skill, style and technique that comes with weightlifting. Now, for the first time, weightlifters at SU have can be part of their own club led by SU’s own Kyle Fields. Fields has been leading the charge to get a group together for weightlifters, as many are just as passionate about it as he is. He says that getting a club will help raise awareness of the sport itself, while also promoting the teaching of proper weightlifting technique. Currently, the group meets at Crossfit in Chambersburg, where Fields interns and holds meetings. All participants vary in their level of commitment and activity. “When we start off, everyone will learn what weightlifting is about. They will learn the movements and

how to get that stuff down,” Fields said. “I do all the programming for everyone, and we want to set goals for each individual athlete.” Despite Fields’ best efforts, the group will not be meeting on campus but still will be recognized as an SU club. In fact, Fields suggests that some lifters who are more competitive and experienced are good enough to compete at national weightlifting competitions, and could compete while representing SU. “One of the biggest competitions for a college athlete is University Nationals, and all the bigger schools, such as West Virginia and Penn State attend,” Fields said. “Now, when an athlete would go on stage to lift that weight, they would be representing Shippensburg University.” However, this should not discourage non-competitors or even just casual weightlifters away from this club. In fact, Fields encourages anyone to join. “Weightlifting is a great thing to learn, and not everyone has to be competitive about it. I have friends that just like to lift weights, and they get enjoyment out of it and en-

A weightlifter from Kazakhstan strikes a move during competition in the 2012 Olympics. joy getting better. I would suggest to anyone to give it a try,” Fields said. The SU weightlifting club meets at 4 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday and resumes meetings on Friday and Saturday.

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PSAC SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL School

Standings East Division II W-L

MEN’S SOCCER Pct.

Shippensburg.....................2-1 .667 Bloomsburg........................1-2 .333 East Stroudsburg...............1-2 .333 Kutztown............................1-2 .333 West Chester.....................1-2 .333 Cheyney..............................0-3 .000 Lock Haven........................0-3 .000 Millersville..........................0-3 .000

School

West Division II W-L

Pct.

Clarion................................3-0 1.000 Gannon...............................3-0 1.000 Mercyhurst.........................3-0 1.000 Slippery Rock.....................3-0 1.000 California............................2-1 .667 IUP.......................................1-1 .500 Seton Hill............................1-2 .333 Edinboro.............................0-3 .000

Sept. 12

West Chester 35, Mercyhurst 37 Shippensburg 20, Edinboro 13 Cheyney 6, Gannon 44 Bloomsburg 20, Califronia 13 Lock Haven 10, Seton Hill 27

Sept. 19

Lock Haven 13, IUP 38 Shippensburg 26, California 34 Seton Hill 38, West Chester 48 Cheyney 6, Clarion 59 Edinboro 12, East Stroudsburg 56 Gannon 66, Kutztown 31 Mercyhurst 20, Bloomsburg 14 Millersville 0, Slippery Rock 75

School

Standings Division II W-L

WOMEN’S SOCCER Pct.

Bloomsburg........................6-1 .857 Millersville..........................5-0-1 .833 Slippery Rock.....................4-2 .667 Mercyhurst.........................2-5 .286 East Stroudsburg...............4-2 .667 Lock Haven........................2-3-1 .333 Shippensburg.....................4-2 .667 California............................3-3 .500 West Chester.....................2-3-1 .333 Ganon.................................2-4 .333 Seton Hill............................2-4-1 .285 Pitt-Johnstown...................0-6 .000

Sept. 15.

Califronia 1, Slippery Rock 3 East Stroudsburg 0, Millersville 1 University of DC 1, Mercyhurst 0 Pitt-Johnstown 1, Shippensburg 2 Lock Haven 0, Bloomsburg 2 Daemen 2, Gannon 3

Sept. 16

NYIT 3, West Chester 3 Seton Hill 0, Charleston 3

Sept. 17

Mercyhurst 1, Alderson Broaddus 2

Sept. 19

California 0, West Chester 1 Shippensburg 4, Shepherd 1 Millersville 2, Slippery Rock 1 Wheeling Jesuit 2, Pitt-Johnstown 1 Gannon 1, Lock Haven 2 Bloomsburg 1, Seton Hill 0 Mercyhurst 2, East Stroudsburg 1

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Standings Division II W-L

Pct.

Gannon...............................6-0 1.000 California............................4-1-1 .667 East Stroudsburg...............4-2 .667 West Chester.....................4-2 .667 Ediboro...............................4-2 .667 Slippery Rock.....................4-2 .667 Kutztown............................4-2 .667 Bloomsburg........................3-3 .500 Mercyhurst.........................2-2-2 .333 IUP.......................................2-3-1 .333 Clarion................................2-3-1 .333 Shippensburg.....................2-3-1 .333 Millersville..........................2-4 .333 Seton Hill............................2-4 .333 Mansfield............................2-3 .400 Lock Haven........................1-4 .417 Pitt-Johnstown...................0-6 .000

Sept. 15

Kutztown 0, West Chester 1 Califormia 1, Slippery Rock 2 Edinboro 7, Seton Hill 3 Gannon 3, IUP 1 East Stroudsburg 2, Millersville 1 Pitt-Johnstown 0, Shippensburg 1 Mercyhurst 2, Clarion 2 Lock Haven 0, Bloomsburg 4

Sept. 16

Daemen 1, Mansfield 3 Seton Hill 0, Charleston 3

Sept. 19

Edinboro 3, Roerts Wesleyan 4 Clarion 2, Millersville 1 Shippensburg 1, Kutztown 2 California 1, West Chester 0 Mansfiled 1, Pitt-Johnstown 0 IUP 0, Slippery Rock 4 Gannon 3, Lock Haven 1 Bloomsburg 5, Seton Hall 2

FIELD HOCKEY School

Standings Division II W-L

VOLLEYBALL Pct.

Kutztown............................4-2 .667 Millersville..........................5-0 1.000 West Chester.....................6-0 1.000 Shippensburg.....................5-1 .833 Bloomsburg........................4-2 .667 East Stroudsburg...............4-2 .667 Slippery Rock.....................3-4 .429 Mercyhurst.........................2-4 .333 Seton Hill............................2-4 .333 Mansfield............................0-6 .000 IUP.......................................2-2 .500

Sept. 9

West Chester 3, Shippensburg 2

Sept. 10 Mansfield 0, Slippery Rock 4

Sept. 12

Seton Hill 1, Shippensburg 6 Slippery Rock 0, West Chester 3 Mercyhurst 1, Bloomsburg 4 Kutztown 1, East Stroudsburg 0

Sept. 15

Slippery Rock 0, Shippensburg 5 Seton Hill 0, Bloomsburg 6 East Stroudsburg 0, Millersville 1 Mercyhurst 6, Mansfield 1 West Chester 1, Kutztown 0

Sept. 16

IUP 1, Kutztown 3

Sept. 19

Shippensburg 1, Bloomsburg 0 West Chester 6, Seton Hill 0 East Stroudsburg 2, Slippery Rock 1 Lindenwood 1, Mercyhurst 2 Millersville 3, Mansfield 0

Sept. 20

Lindenwood 1, Slippery Rock

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Standings East Division II W-L

Pct.

Millersville..........................6-0 1.000 West Chester.....................11-0 1.000 Shippesnburg.....................9-2 .818 Pitt-Johnstown...................6-2 .750 Lock Haven........................7-3 .700 East Stroudsburg...............5-5 .500 Cheyney..............................1-4 .200 Kutztown............................2-8 .200

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West Division II W-L

Pct.

Edinboro.............................9-1 .900 Gannon...............................7-2 .778 IUP.......................................7-2 .778 Seton Hill............................9-3 .750 Slippery Rock.....................7-5 .583 Mercyhurst.........................4-6 .400 Clarion................................3-5 .375 Californi..............................2-7 .222

Sept. 18

Shippensburg 3, West Liberty 1 Shepherd 1, Kutztown 3 Concord 0, IUP 3 Clarion 3, Saint Rose 1 West Virgina State 0, Gannon 3

Sept. 19

Wheeling Jesuit 3, Shippensburg 0 Notre Dame (Ohio) 0, Mercyhurst 3 Lock Haven 3, Felician 0 Nyack 0, West Chester 3 Kutztown 1, West Liberty 3

Sept. 20

Dominican (at Wilmington) 0, East Stroudsburg 3 East Stroudsburg 2, Wilmington 3