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Sean McClellan Staff Writer

This summer, the Shippensburg Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) will be sending 13 cadets to various countries around the world as part of the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program (CULP).

Cadets will be sent to countries such as Peru, Tanzania, Georgia, Moldova and Bulgaria. Some will go as part of the Cross Cultural Solutions or Humanitarian Aid programs while others will be involved in the Military to Military Exchange.

The program has two main goals: expose the cadets of the Raider Battalion to other cultures and to get them used to working alongside cadets and army personnel from areas outside of SU. Major James Struna, the cadre in charge of the CULP program, likes that it gives the cadets the opportunity to experience the world and remove their ethnocentric lenses.

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SU ROTC cadets will be traveling to several countries this summer.

“You apply your own reality to your understanding of what life is like on other cultures,” Struna said.

“And they have a totally different culture.”

He says it also gives the cadets a new understand-

ing and appreciation of what life in the United States is really like.

CULP has been a part of SU’s ROTC program for two years. Sean Fitzgerald was the first Shippensburg cadet to enter the program.

This year SU is sending the largest number of cadets overseas since the program started.

Cadets Matthew Stohl, Douglas Hamberger, and Sarah Sparks are three of the 13 cadets traveling

around the world this summer.

The program is not available to all ROTC cadets.

Only certain cadets were allowed to apply to participate in CULP. “We had to fill out an application online in the fall,” said Cadet Sparks, one of the cadets involved in CULP. “And only contracted cadets, cadets who already signed saying they’ll be in the military, could apply to go.”

Sparks will be going to Tanzania where she will be involved in Cross Cultural Solutions, a program that provides aid to the locals.

Some of her duties include teaching English, science, mathematics or history while also learning about the local culture and government.

“While we are there, we are also going to be doing a lot of cultural stuff,” Sparks said.

“We are going to be taking classes on the language, which is Swahili. And we are going to be learning about the culture and the way that the government is run and things like that, so we can better understand

the people we’re going to be working with,” Sparks said.

Hamberger is going to Bulgaria as part of the Military to Military Exchange program, which will teach him more about the country’s military capabilities.

Along with meeting Bulgarian soldiers, Hamberger will also meet U.S. Army cadets from different parts of the country.

“Military to Military Exchange increases cooperation, communication and interaction with foreign militaries,” Hamberger said.

Many of the cadets were very excited to participate in CULP. Stohl, for example, was happy just be able to leave the country and see the world for a little while.

“I said ‘Just put me wherever,’” said Stohl, who is going to Peru as part of the Cross Cultural Solutions program.

“I just wanted to go somewhere because I really wanted to go and experience a different country,” Stohl said.

SU student assaulted on High Author presents lecture discussing Ethnic Studies Street Saturday morning Kelly Kozakowski

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Police are still searching for the man responsible for the assault of a Shippensburg University student early Saturday morning.

According to a report by Pennsylvania State Police, at around 1:30 a.m. on March 24, Kane Williams, 21, of Everett, Pa., was assaulted at 230 High St.

Williams reported being punched in the face by an unknown African-American male, who was wearing a white V-neck T-shirt and tan shorts.

Williams said he had been drinking near his home and went outside to take a phone call with a friend. After he set his can of beer on the ground, he was approached by two African-American males.

The men asked Williams where the parties were. When Williams turned away to look, he

was punched in the face.

The suspects fled the scene, apparently taking his can of beer and his keys.

He reported that his keys were returned shortly after, after being found on the ground several yards away.

He was transported to Chambersburg Hospital for his injuries.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle at (717)-249-2121.

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On Wednesday, March 21, Old Main Chapel, Dolen Perkins-Valdez spoke about interracial and interculture relationships during the late 1800s, which is the time period her book “Wench” takes place.

“Wench” follows the lives of three slave women who are taken to Tawawa Springs, Ohio, for the weekends by their owners to have relations at the Tawawa Springs hotel. The word wench has a nega-

tive connotation attached to it, and Perkins knew it would be controversial to name her book after such a word. But, once she got acceptance from the older black generation of women readers, she knew it was not as controversial as she thought.

Perkins wanted to write about stories that were often untold during slavery, such as relationships between slaves, and relationships between slaves and their owners.

Perkins did thorough research on Tawawa Springs and found that this is where

owners took their slaves for the weekend so they could have their affairs.

After Tawawa Springs closed, the hotel was turned into Wilberforce, the “first free school for colored children,” but a fire destroyed the original building, which meant that original documents were also destroyed along with it.

After much research, she found that most history was not documented about slaves, but Perkins was still able to uncover the secrets of Tawawa Springs, and what happened there during the late 1800s.

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Spring has sprung early this year Study abroad fair to be held on campus

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JESSICA WEIBLEY

Normally, spring arrives during the months of April and May, but this year things are a little different. It is March and spring has arrived. The flowers are blooming en masse, the grass is becoming a vibrant color of green and the wonderful smell of cow manure has officially taken over Shippensburg.

As the temperature rises, students and local residents have been wondering why spring has come so early. Sean Cornell of the geography and earth science department at Shippensburg University has the answer — jet streams.

Cornell and many other professionals concluded that the way the positioning of the jet streams, which are the upper level winds that move air masses around and normally go to the south, are working backward.

The jet streams usually move from the south and we get the weather from the north and the west.

However, this year the streams are instead pushing toward the north and it is bringing the warm

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An image of how the jet streams are flowing from this past week. air masses from areas in the south, like the Gulf of Mexico.

Although the jet streams are a proven theory, there have been many other speculations why the weather has been so warm.

A common theory that scientists are investigating, but have yet to prove, is that the early warm weather is an outcome of the 2010 BP oil spill.

The spill spewed millions of gallons of oil and has yet

to be completely cleaned.

People have been blaming the dark color of the oil in the Gulf of Mexico of absorbing the heat.

By absorbing the heat, the Gulf of Mexico has been radiating its warmth and pushing its way up north.

Another theory that is being contemplated is that the solar flares, the quick eruption of the high energy radiation from the sun’s surface, also have an influence on the warm weather.

The argument is the solar winds are affecting the atmosphere causing this early spring weather.

So, although there are many speculations that global warming is occurring, the fact is that Shippensburg is not the only place that is experiencing the ongoing March heat wave.

The jet streams are also causing cities like Chicago and Minnesota to reach record high temperatures.

local residents in creditable numbers.

According to Nick Iula, director of Campus Dining Services, SU dining services employs at least 110 full-time staff members throughout the school year from August to May. SU dining services hires approximately 400 students each calendar year. However, due to students’ hectic lives, only 150 are actually employed yearly. All student staff members are considered part-time.

The negative aspect of this employment includes lay-offs in the summer.

During this time, kitchen staff drops to about 40 fulltime workers, 20 students

and 18 managerial or supervisory employees. According to Iula, staffing for the summer is determined by needs of operation. The entire staff is represented by a union, and summer work is based primarily on seniority.

Most of the associates with lower seniority tend to be the ones who accept work.

“Perhaps one of the best benefits recognized by our associates is the opportunity to take the summers off and spend time with their families.” Iula said. “Many of our associates with higher seniority voluntarily decide to take the summers off.”

These associates claim unemployment during the summer months and still get paid.

“About 50 percent of our staff has six years or more tenure. In our industry, those are admirable statistics,” Iula said.

Other opportunities for these employees to work during summer include serving at multiple occasions at Reisner Dining Hall. Between semesters the university hosts almost 30 sport and liberal arts camps, as well as highprofile conferences. Workers laid off may be called in for these occasions, as well as for SU Alumni Weekend events in June.

When you are attending college in a small town like Shippensburg, there are not many opportunities to experience other parts of the world. Or are there?

Corene Tate, Meghan Rooney, Brittainy Brill and Marie Smith were given the task in their Human Communications course to organize a service-learning project with an emphasis on diversity. They set out to organize an event that is of service to the community and that teaches individuals about diversity as well.

The group planned a Study Abroad Fair that will display information about the Study Abroad Program as well as the International Programs Office on campus. The fair will take place in Room 102 of the Ceddia Union Building (Raider Lounge 5) on March 29 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Students who have studied abroad will be there with their own tables to display and share their experiences from travelling to various countries

through the Study Abroad Program. There will also be information about other countries that can be visited through the program.

The event will be informal and students are welcome to come-and-go as they please.

If you do not think that you would ever be able to study abroad because of a financial situation or a busy schedule, do not worry about it. The group says that studying abroad can fit anyone’s budget. Some trips even cost the same amount as attending SU for a semester.

Students from all majors are able to travel through study abroad trips. The trips range from short lengths, such as a spring break trip that lasts one week, to trips lasting a whole semester.

So whether you are eager to start planning your study abroad trip, have questions about the Study Abroad Program, or just want to expand your knowledge of other countries, the Study Abroad Fair will be an interesting and funfilled event for anyone on campus to enjoy.

SU culinary and utility staff prove to be excellent job opportunities ANDREA STARLIPER Staff Writer

In recent years, Shippensburg University has been making commendable changes on campus to assist students in dining options and better eating habits. The $22 million and 18-month renovation to Reisner Dining Hall and the transformation of the Ceddia Union Building are examples of a few current dining projects.

Besides these new renovations, SU, along with its food service provider Chartwells, has been encouraging employment opportunities to both students and

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SU dining services employ at least 110 fulltime staff members throughout the school year.

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Drugs, Alcohol and U: The Perils of Partying

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Police Logs CRIMINAL MISCHIEF On March 6, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Jared Wentling of McLean Hall came to the university police department to report that his vehicle had been vandalized. Wentling’s vehicle, a red Volkswagen , which had been parked in the South Storage parking lot had the passenger side outside mirror knocked off, and the vehicle had a scratch on the passenger side door. Wentling reported that the damage occurred sometime between March 3 and the time of the report. No damage estimate is available at this time and the incident remains under investigation.

UNDERAGE DRINKING On March 9, at approximately 1:48 a.m., the university police were dispatched to the fifth floor restroom of McLean Hall for a report of an intoxicated male who was vomiting in the restroom. Officers arrived at the building and were told that the male had walked to the fifth floor study lounge. Officers met with the male at that location and at that time he was identified as Zachary Andrew Smit, 18, of McLean Hall. Smit showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol at an off-campus location, and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Smit was issued a citation for underage drinking and was then released after it was determined that he was not in need of any further medical attention.

HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT On March 9, at approximately 2:19 p.m., Mayra Marquez of Shippensburg came to the university police department to report that her 2004 Dodge Dakota truck had been damaged while it was parked in the commuter parking lot near the Student Recreation Center. Marquez reported that she had parked the vehicle in the lot and gone to classes, and when she returned to the truck she found damage to the front bumper, grill and passenger side headlight. No damage estimate is available at this time, and the incident remains under investigation.

THEFT On March 22, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Nicollette J. Dotson of Ickesburg, Pa., came to the university police department to report that her Apple iPhone had been stolen earlier in the day. Dotson reported that she had left her iPhone in the women’s restroom on the first floor of the Dauphin Humanities Center between the hours of 1:45 and 3:15 p.m. When she returned the phone was missing. Dotson reported the theft to her cellular carrier and had her service canceled. The phone is valued at approximately $600. The investigation into the theft is continuing.

UNDERAGE DRINKING / PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS On March 23, at approximately 12:07 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol on Adams Drive in the area of Naugle Hall when he observed a female who appeared to be intoxicated staggering and stumbling while walking in the area. As the officer continued to observe the female she fell onto the ground, rolled onto her back and remained lying on the ground. As the officer exited the patrol vehicle and began to approach the female, she got up and began to run down the Rails-to-Trails area along Adams Drive. The officer followed and was able to detain the female a short time later. The female was identified as Brandi Lynn Benko, 19, of Naugle Hall.

Benko was found to be intoxicated, and because of her condition an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. Benko was uncooperative and combative with the ambulance personnel and with the police officers on the scene. Benko was eventually taken into custody, handcuffed and transported to the University Police Station. At the police station, Benko continued to be uncooperative and combative. She was later transported to the Cumberland County Prison where she was issued citations for underage drinking and public drunkenness and was turned over to the prison personnel.

UNDERAGE DRINKING On March 24, at approximately 12:19 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the Queen Street parking lot when he observed a male individual walking through the lot carrying a can of Natural Light beer. When the male observed the officer he attempted to conceal the can of beer behind his leg, and then later placed the can of beer into his shorts pocket. The officer stopped the male and while speaking with him found that he showed obvious signs of intoxication. The male removed the can of beer from his pocket and turned it over to the officer. The male was identified as Brandon Todd Woodward, 19, of Camp Hill, Pa. Woodward denied consuming any alcohol, however a portable breath test did show positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Woodward was issued a citation for underage drinking and underage possession of alcohol and was released from the scene.

Series Note: This is a part of a series of legal information that college students can use. For more information, please visit www.pabar.org/thelawandu.asp.

Some students think experimenting with drugs and alcohol is a rite of passage; a part of the collegelife experience.

The fact is misuse of drugs and alcohol is illegal and punishment is not only expensive, it can derail a college career and impact the future.

The consequences of illegal alcohol use are varied, but all are expensive.

Arrest for public drunkenness, underage drinking, driving or walking around with an open-container, and using a fake ID can

lead to a fine, jail time and loss of a driver’s license.

Party hosts should know that it is illegal to provide alcohol to someone under the age of 21. The penalty includes fines of $300 to $2,500 and a jail term of up to 1 year.

The use of drugs is met with even stricter punishments, whether a student has drugs for personal use or is found to have drugs for distribution jail time and a hefty fine can be expected upon conviction.

Violators are subject to lengthy jail terms and penalties.

Pennsylvania recently enacted legislation that adds so-called “bath salts” or synthetic drugs to the list of illegal substances such as heroin and cocaine.

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The sale of bath salts can result in five years in prison or a $15,000 fine; possession can result in up to a year in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The bottom line is drug and alcohol misuse is illegal. Conviction can spell the end of your college education and be detrimental to future employment. If a student is in trouble with drugs and alcohol, help is available at college counseling centers.

Disclaimer: This information was compiled and written by Shippensburg University graduate students in the Communication Studies program and is intended for general use and not as a substitute for legal advice.

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Employers begin requesting An apology offered at the applicants’ social passwords expense of one’s own life Katrina Panasiuk Opinion Editor

Many employers are now entering the new “trend” of requesting Facebook passwords from applicants.

The social networking site however, is reportedly warning these employers not to demand passwords from job applicants.

Asking an applicant for his or her password is an invasion of privacy and adds an unfavorable amount of pressure for that person.

A person may feel obligated to offer his or her password while assuming the denied password would hinder the prospective job possibility.

Site officials say that not only is the request an invasion of privacy against the applicant, but it also opens companies to various legal liabilities and further responsibilities.

Legal action could certainly arise, however, if someone is applying for a job that requests his or her password, how likely is itthat a person would report the company for a job which he or she is applying?

Especially in the current job market, many people would go various distances to land the job for which he or she is desperately seeking and applying.

At the same time, however, denying the employer the account information should not alter the probability of that person being hired. It should not effect their chances.

No one should be forced to share that information.

Facebook sources have followed up with the employers, however, and are partaking in the password request trend by threatening legal action against those employers who neglect the site’s privacy policy against the sharing of passwords.

The site contains an immediate disclaimer that users should not offer their account information.

Perhaps due to the blended mix of private and public information, employers do not recognize the harm in requesting such a piece of information.

The Associated Press revealed a series of documented cases where job applicants were asked during interviews to release their Facebook passwords.

The employers similarly defended this action by claiming it was a justified act to check and observe the applicants’ backgrounds.

Though it may be justified to some degree as the proper protocol for one’s background, how will a social networking site reveal any necessary information that will make or break one’s credibility on a job application?

Who is to say that if a Facebook user posts controversial comments on his or her wall, it will not affect the chance of that person being hired by a company disagreeing with the posts made?

If a Facebook user posts promiscuous pictures on his or her site, he or she will certainly be reconsidered for a position in the field of education.

However, it is a very different situation if the pictures were made public or private.

If the pictures were made public, surely that user should already be reconsidering his or her desired field of profession. Though if the pictures were made private, why should anyone have access to the pictures other than the user?

Facebook has followed up with these concerns and will continue its long-standing policy that discourages users from sharing their information.

The issue presented on

the site coincides with many additional concepts.

Credit card information, a debit PIN, even school identification numbers are all considered private information and should not be discussed with a prospective job employer, especially during an interview for a position.

Social Security numbers are touchy subjects and most people are sensitive to sharing this over the phone or in person.

Most applications require this number to validate one’s identity, but a Facebook password does not necessarily identify someone.

Facebook spokesman Andrew Noyes similarly opposes the request and stands by the disclaimer and said that while it is no business other than that of the user, employers should not be requesting applicants to supply their passwords. “We don’t think it’s the right thing to do,” he said.

It is not the right thing to do.

“While we do not have any immediate plans to take legal action against any specific employers, we look forward to engaging with policymakers and other stakeholders, to help better safeguard the privacy of our users,” Noyes said.

The account information for Facebook users is not the business of any company or person, regardless of the business in which the company is involved in.

Unless a Facebook user is entering a field involving computer-hacking, why should anyone be concerned with the account information of anyone other than him or herself?

If companies begin requesting our account passwords for our social sites, will the invasive request ultimately discourage people to use such sites?

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Asst. Opinion Editor What is the cost of a life taken by someone else?

This is a question that I am sure no one could answer because a person’s life is worth more than money.

But to the U.S., after Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales snuck off his base on March 11 and attacked Afghan people, money sounded like a good apology.

As Bales was accused of sneaking off base to two nearby villages, opening fire on families who slept, the White House took precautions.

President Barack Obama sent $50,000 to the Afghan families for their misfortune and $11,000 to those who were injured in the blood shed.

Now, I believe in Obama and all he is doing to help this country inch its way out of the recession, but for a country that is so far in debt all ready, sending out $50,000 seems a little much for an apology.

“But knowing your duty time and your countries money and time is being put to the Afghan people, who are always going to live the same way that they do now, is overwhelming and exhausting.”

As tensions are high I am sure the U.S. thought Afghans were going to retaliate or become violent.

But the Afghan people did not riot nor did they violently protest.

All the Afghan people want is justice.

So I am not quite sure

that the apology of $50,000 was entirely appropriate, especially because we have helped them so much with rebuilding their government and keeping people alive.

Now, U.S. soldiers are sacrificing their lives every single day in Afghanistan, dealing with harsh conditions and living amongst people who have tensions against us, and vice versa.

“I believe that helping other countries find their way is fine, but that is our troops over there spending their time risking their lives away from their families.”

This is a hard enough atmosphere to be living in, but the jail punishment of a fellow Army soldier for killing Afghan people is terrible too.

Bales is facing 17 counts of premeditated murder and could face the death penalty.

Is this worth the death of a U.S. solider?

Though his actions killed many people and six of them were fellow American soldiers, the conditions and anxiety going on in Afghanistan is enough to make anyone act on any negative instinct in which they may have.

Trained as an Army official, you are prepared to deal with anything.

But knowing your duty time and your country’s money and time is being put to the Afghan people, who are always going to live the same way that they do now, is overwhelming and exhausting.

Whether Bales had mo-

tives for killing those people or not, war, tensions and gun power can do funny things to the mind.

Do I think he should be punished for what he has done? Yes. But possibly choosing the death penalty for his fate? I do not think so.

This country’s problems have become a lot deeper than we all thought they would, over time.

I believe that helping other countries find their way is fine, but those are our troops over there spending their time risking their lives away from their families.

That is our money being spent to save someone else’s lives and government, when we do not have enough money to save everyone in our own country.

People here are dying too, people here are without homes and jobs, but as the great U. S., we want to help everyone else.

But everyone in this country did not choose this path; we all need some help too.

They made it as a country for how many years without us, why start helping everyone out now?

Why start now when we have less money than at almost any other time in our country’s history?

It is time to make a change and get our priorities straight as a country, before it is too late.

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In My Opinion: The Price of Basic Mathematics Ashley Price

Staff Columnist Americans pride themselves on belonging to an educated society.

In all 50 states, children are required to attend school.

All of these schools are, to an extent, regulated.

Public, private, online and traditional homeschooling are held to basic standards.

To successfully complete high school, for example, a student is expected to be competent in the subjects of reading, writing and mathematics, with extensive knowledge of history and science.

To be accepted into a college program, whether it be from a private, public or technical school, an applicant must have proven competency in these subjects.

“To successfully complete high school, for example, a student is expected to be competent in the subjects of reading, writing and mathematics, with extensive knowledge of history and science.”

On paper, all members of our society who have graduated from high school have the ability to read, write and do basic mathematics.

Those attending college are expected to be even more knowledgeable in these areas.

Sadly, though, this is not always the case.

While most of us can read and write, basic mathematics are forgotten as we begin focusing on careers in other fields.

For example, as a student of public relations, the only form of mathematics I am likely to rely on is statistics.

I do not need to understand advanced calculus, as many of the equations I would use can be conveniently performed by a computer.

With this technological advancement came the degradation of our ability to do basic math.

I came to this realization after watching a recent viral video depicting a woman attempting to solve a math problem many would deem as “basic.”

In the video, a man asks his wife how long it will take him to drive from one city to another.

“If you are traveling 80 miles per hour, how long does it take you to go 80 miles?”

Her answer included a comparison between how quickly a car can move versus how quickly she can run and the number of rotations a car tire can make in a mile.

She also considered how much faster an automatic car is against how fast a manual car is.

I, along with many others, found humor in her struggle to solve the equation.

The concept of speed based on how many miles one can go in an hour is a universal equation.

It is one of the first mathematical concepts we learn when working with real-life equations.

The practical example of this concept is if some-

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Asst. Sports Editor one is driving 60 miles per hour, it will take them one hour to go 60 miles.

Simple.

Why, then, is a simple tweak to the numbers, such as 80 miles per hour rather than 60, so confusing?

“While most of us can read and write, basic mathematics are forgotten as we begin focusing on careers in other fields. ”

After finding her answers so humorous, I asked a few classmates the same question.

I had assumed that they would quickly answer the question and laugh at its simplicity.

That was not the case.

Instead, each person attempted to create an even more difficult equation by adding extra details such as how many miles the driver was traveling in a minute.

In fact, not one of the students I had spoken with could quickly answer the question.

These students are either unintelligent or bad at math.

These reactions, due to our reliance on technology, has caused us to forget the simple equations we were taught so long ago.

Next time you pick up that calculator to do a simple equation, or search online for the answer, try solving it the old fashioned way.

You know what really grinds my gears, Rush Limbaugh.

I know I am not speaking for the minority when I say most Americans are probably sick of his sexist, racist and bigamist remarks that he makes through the airwaves.

Limbaugh recently made some remarks in response to Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, whose opinion differed from Limbaugh’s.

So, he decided to call her a “slut” and a “prostitute” because of her liberal views.

Limbaugh, who is a Republican, decided to use what he calls “humor” and attack this girl in a manner that was distasteful.

Now, since he is getting attacked by numerous news outlets, Limbaugh cheerleaders are coming to his side and bashing comedians who use political satire to bash women such as Sarah Palin.

What they fail to see here is that this is not the same thing.

Maybe it would be if Limbaugh had a heart, and knew what comedy was. I mean did we consider the Grinch funny?

Limbaughians, which I like to call his followers,

feel that comedians Bill Maher and Louis C.K are in the same boat as Limbaugh.

Yet, these men are comedians, and the title usually is synonymous to them, quite the same way Limbaugh and Oxycontin are synonymous. So now the far right is attempting to create a war on comedy.

For all the things going on in America I guess the smart thing to do is invest all your time into attacking people whose job is to make people laugh.

When people such as Sarah Palin create a moronic persona for themselves then that is her own fault, not the fault of the comedian. Just because she can see Russia from her house does not mean she is a slut.

Yet, supposedly this innocent democratic law student was a slut.

The definition of a slut to Limbaugh is anyone who disagrees with him, and is of the female gender.

That is not the definition Webster has in its book.

I think that all these Limbaughites need to look in the mirror and realize that this is a waste of time.

You are not going to make people feel sorry for Rush Limbaugh.

He is a poor excuse of a man and should not be allowed to speak on any topic, let alone politics.

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Yes, I feel the Republicans need a voice, but that girl being called a prostitute was not in jest.

It was a blatant attack and he used very low class words to describe her.

Limbaugh has no couth.

He is Howard Stern if Stern was 300 pounds and looked like Porky Pig. Yet, Stern knows what he is doing and is fine with that. Limbaugh, on the other hand, makes mistakes and then leans on his cult to back him up.

There is no way this is going to hold up as a joke.

As I continuously harp about, this country needs to lighten up.

Is there anyone who understands what a joke is?

Sarah Palin made herself out to be stupid and so did Michelle Bachman.

The comedians of the world are now able to take advantage of that for laughs — it has been going on for years.

A student being called a prostitute or a slut for having different views as you is not a joke.

Limbaugh might look like Santa minus the beard, but he does not bring joy to anyone.

He has gone too far.

If his people can get a ban put on what comedians say, then I fear Limbaugh might truly be the AntiChrist.

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Dana Rothermel Staff Writer

The Denver Broncos, deciding that the future is now, dipped deep into their pockets and signed Peyton Manning to a free agent contract.

It took $90 million over five years to lure Manning to Denver.

The Titans, Jets, 49ers, Dolphins, Cardinals and Redskins were among those left wanting. Titans owner Bud Adams appeared to be the most disappointed.

He had envisioned Manning returning to the state where he starred as a collegiate quarterback, at the University of Tennessee. Front office executive, and former star Broncos’

quarterback, John Elway, apparently decided that controversial young quarterback Tim Tebow was not the answer for their current needs.

Tebow was criticized for his erratic passing, completing fewer than 50 percent of his tosses.

Elway, a two time Super Bowl winner himself, must have felt that the Broncos have a better chance of reaching the top spot with Manning.

Manning does have one Super Bowl win on his resume, a 2006 thumping of the Bears. Manning was named MVP of that game.

So, was this a prudent way to spend $90 million?

The answer is not necessarily “yes.”

Manning recently turned

36-years-old. He started 208 consecutive games from 1998 through 2010, throwing more than 7,200 passes.

Imagine the punishment that he has had to withstand.

After never missing a game for 13 seasons, he missed the entire 2011 campaign after suffering a neck injury that required several surgeries to fix.

He did impress the onlookers with his throwing during a recent workout, but will he be able to withstand much more punishment at the hands of ill tempered 300- pound defenders?

In looking at the careers of some of the all-time great quarterbacks, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Dan Marino, and even John Elway himself, their years of good productivity number between 11 and 16 years.

The nearly invincible Brett Favre is one of the very few exceptions, with 19 productive seasons.

This will be Manning’s 15th season. Signing him for that much money for five years seems like a huge gamble.

Elway was considered a gambler as a quarterback, so maybe he has one more winning gamble up his sleeve. He is past his prime as an NFL quarterback and coming off a very serious injury.

That is not to say that Tebow was the answer, because I am not a fan of him as a quarterback.

It just seems like the $90 million could have been better spent, especially in a sport with a salary cap. But you never know, Peyton may have a few good years left in him. If he brings Denver even one more Super Bowl win, it will have been a good investment.

Quarterback Peyton Manning wearing his Colts uniform.

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When I first came to Shippensburg University, I did not know what to expect.

I attended a few orientation events and then spent the rest of my time in my new room, which I later learned I would have to share with two people.

I did not know it then, but senioritis was slowly creeping up on me.

I had to wait a year to find out what senioritis really meant.

Then I had to wait two more years to discover that I would had senioritis most of the time I had been in Shippensburg.

I came to college because I wanted to improve myself.

Getting a job has always been pretty low on my list of priorities.

It is something I can do without much difficulty.

As a result, I evaluate classes in terms of how they help me grow as an individual.

With a major of psychology, I did not find a lot of personal growth.

The entire department is structured around preparing students for post-graduate work.

There might have been a time when I wanted to go to graduate school. How-

ever, that time passed as I discovered how much I disliked reducing human behaviors to numbers, a practice I found quite often in psychology.

There reached a point at which I just did not care about my classes or my grades anymore.

To me, doing well in class felt like just going through the motions.

To some extent, college classes are little more than compliance evaluations.

Each student has to satisfy the instructor's requirements.

But what happens when the instructor is not necessarily a “good” one?

Let us face it ­— not every instructor will be leaving a lasting impression on a student's life.

Some professors are better left forgotten.

Some instructors even abuse their tenure, doing things they would never get away with otherwise.

The result is apathy.

Students like me often lose interest in studying for tests.

Everyone who has been through a four-year undergrad program has had at least one instructor who assigns tests people just cannot pass.

What is the point of doing your best in a class in which you cannot succeed no matter what you do?

By the time senior year

rolls around, many students already have their career in mind.

They are ready to go out and start making some money.

Staying in a university — especially one which faces drastic budget might not make sense anymore.

It certainly does not make sense to me.

So, I have senioritis.

Instead of doing my best in all of my classes, I have dropped most of them.

I now spend my time as I please, seeking future opportunities or writing short stories on my own time.

The stress of group projects, writing papers and studying for tests is behind me — or least for this semester.

For the first time in a while, I am getting a lot of sleep every night.

I do not feel stressed out doing everything at the last minute because I am working with people whose schedule does not coincide with mine.

I do not have to spend hours every day reading textbooks that bore me to tears.

This is my ideal college life.

I am trying my best to improve myself outside of regimented and restrictive programs.

I find my own way.

This, to me, is what college should be about.

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Israel designs a ‘model’ that U.S. should begin to follow Chelsea Wehking Editor- in- Chief

Recently, Israel passed a law which requires super models to all have a body mass index of at least 18.6.

BMI is the calculated ratio of weight to height.

Models will have to provide current documentation that they have met the minimum weight requirement.

The last stipulation states that all advertisements must state if the images of the models have been altered in any way.

Israel has the right idea here. The standards which

advertisements have created are set at an impossible rate.

A study found that the body type portrayed in most advertisements as the ideal is only possessed naturally by 5 percent of American females, according to National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders’ website www. anad.org.

There are too many women and all ones who have severe self-image issues, which in-turn result in eating disorders and other destructive behaviors.

It is sad, really. Women should not be aspiring to

reach those impossible standards, they should be happy with who they are and how they look. With the average U.S. resident being exposed to an average 5,000 advertising messages a day, according to www.nationaleatingdisorders.org, it is almost impossible to escape it.

I was friends with a girl in high school who worked as a model for Teen Vogue.

I will never forget how she would feel fat when she ate two pieces of bread.

When you know someone like that, you honestly wonder why eating disorders are not at an even higher

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“There are too many women and young girls who have severe self-image issues, which in-turn result in eating disorders and other destructive behaviors. ”

rate. Honestly, I think the U.S. should consider enacting a similar law. At the very least, require advertisements to indicate when

the images are altered. Alcohol advertisements are required to state “Please drink responsibility,” and cigarette companies are not even permitted to advertise anymore, all due to the harmful effects their products can cause.

Editing women who are already far beyond normalcy falls into a similar realm.

Companies could argue this could have a detrimental effect on their profits, but I beg to differ.

People are buying their products whether they fit the model quota or not, why would that be any different if people fit the quota?

If anything, I think this could increase profits.

We need to change our ideals and what we chose to idealize in society.

We look to paper thin models, which reflect only a small percentage of society.

But why?

Why do we chose to torture ourselves and compare ourselves to image that, usually, is not even real?

We need to learn to be happy in our skin, accept that we are all different and that that is what makes the world beautiful.

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This week four contestants will return to sing with the all-stars.

With only five girls left in the competition, it only made sense that the sixth week of Ship Idol was diva themed.

The remaining singers showed off their girl power as they chose a hit song from a diva who was assigned to them by the Ship Idol committee.

As the weeks in the competition pass, and the end draws nearer, it is important for contestants to do their best in every performance they give.

Starting the night off on a positive note was the bubbly red-head Emily Keen singing “Don’t Rain on My Parade” by Barbra Streisand.

She started her performance by entering through the back of the room behind the audience.

She hit every high-note and kept the song enthusiastic and energetic.

Judges said she gave them chills, but could use more belting notes.

They said she set the bar very high for the night and

could not wait to see what the other contestants had in store.

Next was Gillian Dolen, dressed the part for her song “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse.

Dolen wore a black wig with a giant poof and a leopard print dress. Her edgy voice was perfect for the song, and her confidence made it more exciting to judges and the audience.

Emily Bentzle brought a sweet vibe to the stage as she sang “Mr. Know it All”

by Kelly Clarkson.

The song was sung very well, but the judges did not seem very pleased.

They said it was an edgy song about being angry at a guy, and her sweet and innocent voice did not fit it.

Slowing the mood down was Briana Blewett, singing “Family Portrait” by Pink.

Although it was a sad and depressing song, Blewett did a very good job at showing facial expressions and matching the somber tone of the song.

Last, but not least, was the tiny girl with a big voice, Alexis Matthews who sang “Over You” by Miran-

da Lambert.

Once again, this was a slow song, but Matthews sang it very well.

Once all of the performances were finished, previous Ship Idol contestants Natalie Kuntz and Jean Martinez serenaded the audience with a song.

Afterward, all of the remaining contestants gathered on the stage, to deliver the elimination news.

A song began to play and the eliminated contestant took the microphone to perform one last time.

Unfortunately for Alexis Matthews, this was her last performance.

It was obvious that she was very upset as tears streamed down her face while she was trying to sing her final song.

The audience felt very bad for her, so they stood and cheered as loud as they possibly could.

Her fellow contestants also cheered her on and hugged her during this sad moment.

Ship Idol will continue this week. The final four return Tuesday, March 27, when they will sing with Ship Idol All-Stars.

Sororities and fraternities battle during Greek Week Kathryn Morrone Staff Writer

Greek Week, a series of annual competitive events between Greeks, will take place on campus next week.

After months of practice and preparation, the Greek organizations are eager to display their talents and fight to be the last organization standing. The theme of this year’s Greek Week is “Survivor,” based on the popular CBS show.

The exciting week of friendly competition will kick off on Sunday, April 1, with the opening ceremony.

Events will begin immediately after the ceremony and continue until Thursday.

There will be a variety of both indoor and outdoor challenges, some of which include tug-of-war, dodge ball, kickball and a timed mile run.

One of the events of this year’s Greek Week is the infamous car pack.

This circus-like event shows just how close sororities and fraternities can be as they quickly compete to have the most brothers or sisters cram into a car.

The week comes to a close with the much anticipated lip-sync competition on Thursday night.

The event is fun, exciting and sometimes unpredictable.

This is a great chance for organizations to express

their creativity and showcase their unique personalities.

There will be a toy drive taking place throughout the week. All toys will be donated to children with disabilities. Toys can be placed in bins that will be set up in Shippen Hall and in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on the third floor of the The Ceddia Union Building.

Will the reigning champions Alpha Phi and Theta Xi be able to defend their title? Students are encouraged to support SU’s Greek community and prepare to watch this action-packed series of events.

Who will be the ultimate survivors?

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This year’s Greek Week theme is Survivor. Sororities and fraternities will compete in different challenges to determine the winner.

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SU Fashion Archives displayed in Hanover, Pa.

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Hanover Historical Society got in contact with Karin Bohleke to help it The SU Fashion Archives were put on display in the Warehime-Myers get a better look into what fashion was like in the 1900s.

Mansion in Hanover, Pa.

Nick Sentman

Asst. Sports Editor Not many students at Shippensburg University know about the Fashion Archives.

The basement of Harley Hall is actually home to one of the greatest collections of fashion on the East Coast.

With director Karin Bohleke at the helm, the SU Fashion Archives and Museum is well known throughout the country.

This is why for a special

Titanic Fashions exhibit the Hanover Historical Society reached out to Bohleke to help people look inside what the world was like in the early 1900s.

I work and interned down in the Fashion Archives, and not just a history lover or a fashion expert would have enjoyed seeing what was on display in the Warehime-Myers Mansion in Hanover, Pa. While I visited the SU Fashion Archives display, I was graciously taken on an informative tour by Mikele

Stillman.

Stillman took me on an amazing look into the history of the mansion, and each individual exhibit throughout the tour.

I not only learned about the wedding dress of Lola Brindle and her husband Willis Shaeffer’s tuxedo, but we were given the back story of this couple.

It was amazing to look into the clothes and picture the people who wore them, and the fact this woman chose to be a little practical in her blue silk satin dress.

Project Prom dress helps with the cost of prom Kelly Kozakowski Staff Writer

On Sunday, the inside of Heiges Field House was transformed into a prom dress boutique for local high school girls, complete with shoes, jewelry and purses.

Tau Kappa, the women’s athletic sorority, has been collecting gently used prom dresses, homecoming dresses and accessories in Heiges Field House since the beginning of March.

The gently used dresses ranged from $5 to $30 depending on the style, and accessories ranged from $2 to $5 dollars.

The women of Tau Kappa collected dresses because they know what a financial stress special events, like prom and homecoming, can be and wanted to help local high school girls by alleviating the cost.

They were able to collect enough dresses to have several racks in all sizes and styles, and two tables of

shoes, purses and jewelry to offer the girls who came to the sale.

Numerous styles of dresses were being offered to satisfy any girls’ taste for any occasion.

There were also signs reminding girls to plan ahead for other dancing in their futures.

Mothers and daughters were able to bond while happily looking over the racks of dresses until they found their perfect one for their special night.

I was told about the certain stitching in dresses that today some find hard to believe that they were done by hand.

It was amazing to hear that even with the technology we have now, people probably could not match the certain embroidery and styles of stitching in the white dresses.

It was nice to see the children’sclothes and learn that boys wore dresses when they were young to help with potty training.

I was told about the dress

of Elizabeth Sheely who had a tragedy happen to her.

Only two weeks after her marriage her husband died on their honeymoon in Niagara Falls.

She wore an orchid dress of silk and had black velvet.

Then she showed us a corset that Martin jokingly told me I should not be allowed to see.

Many women would wear this for their weddings as a way to enhance their support. Stillman was able to inform us about every little detail no matter where we

were at in the mansion.

She effortlessly conveyed each story in its own way and gave life to the clothing.

This was the best tour I have been on, and it was a fabulous exhibit. It was great to see SU work being displayed like it was.

For all the hard work Bohleke does down in the archives, students should be more aware of its significance.

Do not be afraid to stop by, visit and learn about something really amazing in your own backyard.

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Kathryn Morrone Staff Writer

The Shippensburg University chapter of Kappa Beta Gamma International Sorority was founded in February 2009.

It was established after a group of women came together with the vision of being part of an organization that would make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Kappa Beta Gamma International Sorority is an organization that is dedicated to improving its members morally, socially and intellectually and now consists of 45 active members.

Throughout the semester, Kappa Beta Gamma sisters have devoted their Friday nights to volunteer at a youth program in Chambersburg.

They entertain teenagers by talking to them and playing games.

They strive to send a message to the teens that they can have fun on a Friday night and do not need

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Aloha, my name is Lilo and yes, I was named after the “Lilo and Stitch” movie. Even though my name is after the girl in the movie, the name fit my lion-like personality and astrological sign. I had bright green eyes and massive paws, with which I used to play soccer or hockey. I was a loving boy who enjoyed being around my “ohana” or family. In my life of 9 years I also enjoyed watching sports with my sister, Alaina, and I loved playing with my favorite toy, Crabby, even though I ripped him into pieces more than once. I lived in Chambersburg, Pa., and enjoyed basking in the sun in my screened-in patio. I may have been a huge and furry Maine Coon breed cat, but deep down I was a gentle giant. I lived life like a king with my own room, but I always loved sleeping next to my sister every night. I was pampered by my mother, Linda, until the moment I passed away on Feb. 6, but my spirit still lives on.

es and the Shippensburg chapter has been traveling with the international executive board to recruit and manage chapters.

In 2011, it assisted with the establishment of a chapter at Penn State.

Last December, 20 sisters traveled to Frostburg University in Maryland to recruit new members for a chapter that was dwindling in numbers.

The weekend was an overall success and the organization were able to recruit four new members.

The SU chapter of Kappa Beta Gamma International Sorority devotes their time to benefit the campus and surrounding community.

It also assists the International Executive board with the management and expansion of chapters across the United States.

Kappa Beta Gamma aims to form strong friendships and a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime through the bonding of its sorority.

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Texas Tenors trio demonstrate vocal range and public service Grimaldo Berrios Staff Writer

The Texas Tenors, 2009 contestant winners and No. 1 vocal group of “America’s Got Talent,” came to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University Friday night.

The Texas Tenors took

the audience by storm with their incredible vocal voices.

They came, they saw and they conquered with their Southern-country swag.

By simply blending country, gospel, classical and Broadway with a hint of charm and humor, The Texas Tenors made this night a performance to remember.

Audience member Sarah

Glisan said, “I love them! I love them on TV, and I love them in person. They’re excellent.”

The trio, Marcus Collins, pop voice; JC Fisher, country voice; and John Hagen, classical voice; did not only captivate the audience with their beautiful and harmonious songs, but also the interaction that came with the performance.

They started by randomly selecting a lady from the audience and singing to her on stage.

Then they acknowledge all veterans in attendance, a channel 21 event ticket winner and two women who came from Maine to Shippensburg just to see their show.

By doing so, the trio took the concert to a new height by becoming the precedent for all upcoming H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts CenPhotos by Grimaldo Berrios ter events.

Judy Friese, a Shippensburg University alumnus, said, “They are on my Top 3, along with, ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ and ‘Capital Steps.”

The trio sang Italian, gospel, country and even some classical pieces that demonstrated their true vocal talents. And yes, I said Italian.

In honor of Luciano Pavarotti, an Italian operatic tenor, the trio sang “Nessun Dorma,” one of the best-known tenor arias in opera.

Even though each one of the trio has a different background in music, they were all able to blend their voices in such a way that it almost made these pieces one of their own.

Shippensburg University alumnus Della Claar said after the performance, “We bought the CDs.” “So you know they are good. I like the variety and

the blending of the voices,” said Claar.

Beside the trio voices and audience interaction, one of the characteristics that made the performance so electrifying was how humble and fortunate these guys are.

Once struggling to pay their bills, these guys are the epitome of hard-work, sacrifice and courage.

Since winning the hearts of millions of fans in 2009, they have used their recognition in support of Home for Our Troops, an organization dedicated to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since Sept. 11, 2001.

One can say that they are the Tim Tebows of music.

Overall, the Texas Tenors were known as good but the audience did not expect them to be this good. The

trio went as far as performing their semi-final and final songs that won them the chance to be the No. 1 vocal group of “America’s Got Talent.”

Everyone in the audience loved their performance and most found their performance to be one of the best they have seen at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

American Idol narrows to nine ‘Hunger Games’ stays true to novel Aimee Troutman Staff Writer

After the highly dramatized Billy Joel Wednesday night, “American Idol” audiences collectively were held spellbound last Thursday night when facing the fiercely dreaded weekly voter results.

Following artist, Lana Del Ray’s vocal performance of her nondescript single, “Video Games,” DeAndre Brackensick, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez sauntered to the stage for their Idol moment of reckoning.

Would they make it to the next round? Due to Deandre’s mediocre performance, it was no surprise to see him be delegated to the “bottom three seats;” however, when Sanchez made it through, I found myself disagreeing entirely with “America’s votes.”

The fact that Sanchez’s stardom is evident does not take away from the fact that I thought she sang Billy Joel’s “I Have a Dream” with so much vigor and interpretation that she sang the music out of the song.

Whether too critical or not, Sanchez was criticized

by P. Diddy for not singing the song convincingly enough, which ultimately negatively affect the performer.

She was singing merely for the glory and fame; less focused on dazzling America with her heart, throwing herself into sparkling like a firework show with her extreme talent as an artist.

Moreover, after Haley Reinhardt performed her new single, “Free,” Seacrest encouraged the tension among the audience as the last four starstruck contestants took the stage: Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Philip Phillips and Colton Dixon.

Phillips and Dixon were first declared as the safe performers.

This was honestly no surprise to me, since both of them have proven themselves time and again to America of their passion for music, especially through their Wednesday night performances: Phillips singing Joel’s “Movin’ Out,” while Colton, showcasing his stunning talent, sang “The Piano Man.”

Both of these guys deserve the top nine, radiating through their performances in a way that, honestly, most popular artists on the radio today would covet.

However, as the bottom three contestants stood moments away from either packing their bags for home or for the top nine mansion, Palazzo Foreclozzo, Seacrest declared Heejun Han and Deandre Brackensick safe, while Erika, who drastically cut and colored her hair jetblack for the occasion, was sent home, neglected by the judges who are determined to save their magic “save” for later in the competition.

Over all, the performances Wednesday night were relatively entertaining, but the contestants are expected to leave next week are either Brackensick or Han. The aptitude of the other seven artists, I promise, will be so dramatically intense that you will want to tune in to every millisecond.

This show has the possibility of turning one unknown person with an extraordinary voice and incredible mettle into a superstar with incredible fame.

Nicole Stouffer Guest Writer

As an English major, it is essentially a given that I enjoy reading books. On many occasions, the books I love are converted into movies.

Unfortunately, this conversion has a tendency to massacre my favorite parts of the book and manipulate them into something that is more appealing to moviegoers.

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It is because of this that I was less than optimistic when I walked into the movie theater on Friday night. However, it turns out that “The Hunger Games” is one of the rare exceptions to this rule.

Whereas I have not read the book since early last semester, I frequently found myself thinking, “I remember this part,” as the scenes flew across the screen.

Junior Connor Lacy agreed saying, “The movie did an amazing job of bringing to life both the barren life of District Twelve and the overabundance of the Capitol.

It showed how disconnected those two places are even though they are part of the same country.” “The Hunger Games” takes place in the future, where the country’s capitol forces one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts to fight to the death on national television as both a punishment and a reminder for a past rebellion.

The games will only end when one tribute remains.

Entertainment Weekly’s Lisa Schwartzbaum award-

ed the movie an A-, saying, “This ‘Hunger Games’ is a muscular, honorable, unflinching translation of Collins’ vision.

It’s brutal where it needs to be, particularly when children fight and bleed.

It conveys both the miseries of the oppressed, represented by the poorly fed and clothed citizens of Panem’s 12 suffering districts, and the rotted values of the oppressors, evident in the gaudy decadence of those who live in the Capitol.

Best of all, the movie effectively showcases the allure of the story’s remarkable, kick-ass 16-year-old heroine, Katniss Everdeen.”

It is clear to me that the author, Suzanne Collins, worked closely with the director, Gary Ross, to bring the book to life in such an accurate and wonderful way.

If you have read the books or just want to experience raw emotion mixed with two dozen adolescents fighting to the death, I would unquestionably recommend going to see this movie.

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‘Lord of the Dance’ dances to SU Power of optimism speech comes to SU The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance,” April 4 at 8 p.m. Reserved tickets are $47, $43 and $35 and are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717-477-SHOW (7469) or online at luhrscenter.com.

Ticket availability is limited.

Sixteen years ago, Michael Flatley created and launched “Lord of the Dance;” today, it is selling out arenas and theaters as the world’s highest grossing Irish dance show.

Generations of audiences — more than 60 million people from 68 countries — have seen “Lord of the Dance.” The tour is presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group.

Speaking about the show’s updates, Flatley said, “We have fresh wardrobes and an exciting new set featuring elements from the successful international tour I performed in last year — we sold out more than 20 dates in the UK. Fans will see technological highlights like video incorporated into an LED wall, as well as a number of changes to the overall lighting and set designs.”

Flatley, who retired from dancing in 2011, is artistic director of “Lord of the Dance” and oversees all aspects of the production.

“We are really excited to introduce our fans to the new visual experience that complements our show.”

Flatley added that new interest in dancing sparked

by primetime shows like “Dancing with the Stars” has fans anxious to see more “Lord of the Dance” - style shows. Flatley was a special guest on “Dancing with the Stars” in the seventh season and performed on the show in 2007 and 2008.

A 2012 Valentine’s Day tour launch is merely coincidence, but is fitting since an integral part of the show is a love story between the two main characters. “Lord of the Dance” is a classic tale of good versus evil, based on Irish folklore that brings a romantic and passionate love story to life,” says Flatley. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance.

“Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm,” Flatley said.

“Fans can expect 21 scenes of precision dancing, dramatic music, new colorful wardrobes and state-of-theart staging and lighting.”

Along with dance director Marie Duffy-Pask, Flatley hand picks the cast of more than 40 dancers; each has achieved individual recognition as a national or worldwide dance champion. Lee Marshall, CEO of MagicSpace Entertainment, the tour promoter and veteran of blockbuster entertainment events agrees.

“These championship dancers have captivated a new generation of fans, and manage the impossible every night.

Their collective spirit and energy takes the audience to a time and place that is as imaginative as it is inviting.”

Flatley conceptualized and staged the show in a mere 16 weeks but also paid particular attention to the costumes, lighting and staging which are cinematic in scope.

“Irish dance lovers and music fans alike will experience the engaging, rhythmic adventures that has helped catapult Celtic dance mania and Irish dancing into the global spotlight,” said Flatley.

No wonder “Lord of the Dance” ticket sales exceed more than $800 million worldwide. Described by the New York Post as “fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining,” and by the Los Angeles Times as “a showpiece extravaganza,” “Lord of the Dance” is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance.

For more information, tickets or memorabilia, please visit www.lordofthedance.com.

Find “Lord of the Dance” on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MichaelFlatleysLordoftheDance.

For additional information about the Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” performance, or other performances within the 20112012 Luhrs Center series, please call the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717.477.

SHOW (7469) or visit the Luhrs Center website at Luhrscenter.com.

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Dancing lessons return to campus The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University is offering ballroom dance lessons, beginning Monday, March 19.

Classes take place consecutive Monday evenings through April 23, 2012, on-stage in the inspirational setting of the Grove Theatre, inside the Luhrs Center.

Three different classes are offered, based on experience level; Beginner (5:306:30 p.m.), Advanced (6:307:30 p.m.) and Third Timers

(7:30– 8:30 p.m.). Classes are taught by dance instructor, Frank Hancock.

Classic dance lessons are taught based on skill and experience level. Beginner classes include swing, foxtrot, cha cha cha and tango.

Advanced classes include the waltz, mambo, two-step, rumba and advanced swing.

Third Timers classes include advanced levels of the Junior Waltz, Rumba, Hustle, Merengue, Polka and Cupid Shuffle.

This is a great way to

learn the basics as a beginner or brush up on your skills as a refresher. Both singles and couples are welcome to register.

The cost is $35 per person for the entire six session course. For additional information or to register for classes, contact the Luhrs Center box office at (717) 477-SHOW (7469).

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Shippensburg University presents motivational speaker, J.R. Martinez as the featured speaker of the Shippensburg University Proteus Lecture Series.

Martinez will speak on the topic of “Facing Adversity Head-on with Optimism & Resilience.”

The lecture will take place Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets are $20.

SU students can pick up a ticket at the Luhrs Center Box Office for free, by showing their current SU student ID. J.R. Martinez was born in 1983, in Shreveport, La. At a young age, he moved to Hope, Ark., where he and his mother lived until he was 17.

In Georgia, Martinez played strong safety on the Catamounts, the Dalton High School football team, and went to the Georgia State Championship with his team. Martinez dreamed of playing professional football, but his plan was derailed after an injury during his senior year.

After his high school graduation, Martinez saw a commercial for the Army, which intrigued him. Since then, he has become a highly sought-after motivational speaker, traveling the country to spread his message of resilience and optimism.

He is called on by a widerange of groups, including large corporations, veterans’ groups, non-profits and schools, and has shared the stage with the likes of global self-help guru Tony Robbins and Dave Roever.

Martinez has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, PEOPLE magazine, the New York Times and New York Daily News.

He has appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “60 Minutes,” “The View,” CNN, “Inside Edition,” FOX News, “Good Morning America” and Univision; along with other major national news outlets.

In October 2008, Martinez stepped into another role, when he was cast as combat veteran Brot Monroe on ABC’s Emmy Award-

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winning daytime drama “All My Children.” Most recently, J.R. won this past season’s “Dancing with the Stars” competition, which he balanced with speaking engagements and charity work.

For lecture tickets and information, call the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717.477.SHOW (7469) or visit the Luhrs Center website at luhrscenter.com.

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HBO reigns supreme with ‘Game of Thrones’ Christina Pooler Asst. PR Director

“Have you ever seen Sunday night programming on HBO? It’s spectacular.”

Peter Klaven, Paul Ruud’s character in 2009’s “I Love You, Man”, could not have been more correct. Although the premium cable network has had some flops in the recent year, (2011 saw the cancellation of their original series’ “Hung” and “Bored to Death”) it has found a veritable cash cow with its adaptation of a George R.R. Martin saga in “Game of Thrones”, which achieves the modern rarity of successfully adapting a book series to television.

The original series, which premiered last April, is rooted in the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire”, by American author George R.R. Martin. Martin has often been compared to “Lord of the Rings” creator J.R.R. Tolkien, and aside from the

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appreciation they share for their initials, the two also share the ability to shape and create inspiring fantasy worlds.

Martin’s writing engages the reader as well as disgusts them from the first lines, “The morning had dawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer. They set forth at daybreak to see a man beheaded, 20 in all, and Bran rode among them, nervous with excitement.”

With writing as eloquent as Martin’s, the network certainly has a lot on its plate with avid fans of the book series pointing out possible misconstrued details, but the fact that writer and executive producer David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had the full support of Martin, who worked with them closely on Season 1, should serve as a comfort to fans of “Fire and Ice.” Within a few minutes of viewing, we are treated to action, fear, creepy scenes of

the undead and soon after, recurring themes of family, honor, tradition and courage. In addition to the writing, the series showcases beautiful scenes of fantasy landscapes.

Filmed in both Northern Ireland and Malta, the crisp snows and dark shadows created from extreme sunlight in both filming locations allow the effect of the visual representation of The Seven Kingdoms to be all the more hauntingly beautiful.

These qualities make accessibility to the show for those who have not read Martin’s novels a strong point of the series. Its unexpected juxtapositions in both the thematic elements of the writing as well as the visual effects of the landscapes that give viewers an accurate sense of life in the fictional territory of Westeros.

In Westeros, several houses have fought for generations, each from their

separate part of the fantasy “country” until one powerful family, the Targaryens, united The Seven Kingdoms.

Now, several years after their invasion, there is a complication over contention for the great Iron Throne, which sits in the Kings Landing. The pace and organization of the show allows many story lines to function without causing viewers to feel as though they are losing sight of the many characters’ moods and motivations.

Although the series can get fairly complicated at times — there are normally close to five storylines functioning at once — the writing often lends itself to unanticipated and even comical sub-plots. This type of writing allows viewers to feel truly connected to each of the characters and form their own house allegiances — something that Martin also assures in his literary versions.

No music? No problem for Ball in the House Kayla Derstein Guest Writer

What do Cool Whip and a capella music have in common?

The answer is Ball in the House.

Gaining notice in 2001 for writing and recording the Cool Whip commercial jingles, this Massachusetts-based a capella group has been taking the musical world by storm.

Appearing on “The Today Show” and performing with artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Jessica Simpson, KC and the Sunshine Band, Blondie and many other artists, this no-instrument-nonsense band has been amazing audience members with their talented vocal stylings for years.

Made possible by its Activities Program Boards, Shippensburg University recently hosted one of Ball in the House’s 250 plus yearly performances.

On Thursday, March 9, at 9 p.m., Ball in the House was the third guest to perform in the Ceddia Union Building’s newly opened Red Zone.

The casual atmosphere of the performance area with its plain walls, dim lighting and

its assortment of small couches was a good choice of space for the event.

The group performed in close proximity to the audience members, giving the show a casual, relaxing air.

Ball in the House consists of five members: John J. Ryan and Ryan Chappelle make up the “vocal percussion” section of the band with John J.’s talented use of beatboxing and Ryan’s astoundingly low vocal baselines.

Patrick McCarthy, Nels Urtel, and Dave Guisti take turns in the roles of lead singer and back-up harmonizers, opting not to define a single person as the band’s front man.

Ball in the House’s selection consisted of original work and covers by well-known artists.

They incorporated oldies-butgoodies such as Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” KC and the Sunshine Band’s “That’s the Way (I Like It),” and “One More Chance” by The Jackson 5.

They also performed more recent songs such as King’s of Leon’s “Use Somebody,” B.O.B.’s “Nothin’ On You,” Gavin DeGraw’s “I Don’t Wanna Be,” and Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are.”

Hearing these well-known songs a capella gives audience members a fresh take on them, while also showcasing the singers’ talent.

One song in particular that received positive feedback from the audience was their cover of Montell Jordan’s “This is How We Do It.” The No. 1 song on the Billboard for seven weeks in 1995, this mid-90s anthem was greeted by a warm response from the SU students, many of whom remember it from their childhoods.

The five group members utilize polyphony throughout most of the song, but come together homophonically to declare “this is how we do it.”

Such use of homophony blends well with the delightfully cheesey feel of the ’90s apparent in the song, and the presence of the multiple group members adds that boy band nostalgia kids of the ’90s can relate to.

Another highly appreciated part of Ball in the House’s performance was the incredible beatboxing solo by John J. Ryan.

Ryan started out the solo by mimicking the sound of a train chug-chugging along down the tracks, then built on this rhythm

to showcase his masterful beatboxing skills, which the audience enjoyed.

He fluctuated the rhythm throughout the solo, but kept the beat of the varying tempos consistent by tapping his foot.

The solo’s tempo ranged from very fast to very slow; the slower tempo being the more impressive because it showed the amazing consistency and accuracy of Ryan’s beats.

Throughout the duration of this solo, I was struck by how amazing it was that so many sounds could simultaneously be made by a single person.

Ryan’s beatbox solo was so complex that, if I had not seen him perform it directly in front of me, I would have thought that at least three people were utilized to make such sounds.

Needless to say, Ryan’s solo astounded the audience, and remains one of the most memorable parts of Ball in the House’s performance.

Ball in the House is a great group for anyone to see. With songs from varying eras and genres, there is something for everyone in their performances.

No matter what kind of music you like, you are sure to have a ball with Ball in the House.

Although, it is hard to point out the strongest aspect of the series’ adaption, credit should be given to HBO for even attempting to adapt a saga of this magnitude (the first book alone is almost 900 pages long).

The acting in the series also should be praised, as it seems to distinguish itself from that of similar fantasy series.

Peter Dinklage, who won a 2011 Emmy for his portrayal of Tyrion Lannister, does a particularly fantastic job at lending some comic relief to the story line, while also shaping a well-rounded and complex character, and that is just the tip of the iceberg.

While many of the actors in the series are well seasoned, especially overseas, (Lena Headey, Sean Bean and Michelle Fairley to name a few) it is really the inexperienced and child actors who carry the series in their portrayals of the ageold loss of innocence.

However, their acting is anything but cliché. Martin himself sings their praises.

In an April 2011 interview, he said, “Some of the people who really impressed me the most were the kids.The children are required to do a great deal more [than a typical child actor].

They have to convey fear, grief, love and yearning in parts that would be challenging for even an adult actor with 10 or 20 years experience. All of them are great,” he said.

“Game of Thrones” successfully accomplishes joining the worlds of literature and television, even successfully enhancing some aspects of the written work through its spectacular visualizations of fantasy landscapes.

I will rarely make such a bold declaration of support, but if you have not watched this series, you should..

“Game of Thrones” returns April 1 at 9 p.m. on HBO for Season 2.

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Who’s Hot? Canadian pageant “Miss Universe” contestant Jenna Talackova was removed from the competition for not meeting the requirements to compete.

The transgender participant strives to raise awareness about this case and tweeted, “I’m disqualified, however I’m not giving up.” She is truly an inspiration.

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Who’s Not! Pop icon Madonna has “glamorized” the use of ecstasy during one of her recent performances, sources say. The philanthropist has also released a new album titled “MDNA,” playing off of “MDMA,” the key ingredient in ecstasy. Great role model.

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Nick:

I know that for me, I chose Kentucky, Syracuse, Kansas and Missouri. I was in the same boat as others who felt the crushing defeat of Missouri by Norfolk State in the second round, but I still had two of the Final Four teams predicted.

It was hard to determine Syracuse because without their big man Fab Melo, they were really hurting without that big 7 foot 1 inch presence.

Kentucky is just a physical team. They are young, fast, and they know how to get the job done under Coach John Calipari.

Louisville is on a hot streak right now after winning the Big East tournament, quite like what the University of Connecticut did the previous year when it won it all. Louisville is a smart club with Coach Rick Pitino, but I see them los

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So, it looks like March Madness is coming to a close. The Final Four is now set and for a lot of college basketball fans your team is probably out of the running.

Many of us filled out brackets this year, and as usual we were all stunned with some strange upsets.

The last four teams are very convincing and there were probably a good amount that chose Kentucky, Ohio State, Kansas, and Louisville. Yet, we decided that with our luck with March Madness, we would discuss the Final Four and talk about our teams we chose. So, for this edition of the Hot Corner we will debate the last four teams vying for that national championship.

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ing to Kentucky, who is just stronger with big Anthony Davis down low.

Also, I like Ohio State to beat Kansas. I just think that with Jared Sullinger attacking down low and Michael Buford’s shooting they will handle the Jayhawks.

Ohio State point guard Aaron Craft will shut down Tyshawn Taylor from Kansas and lead them on to face Kentucky.

Yet I just think this year is Kentucky’s year and they will finish off Ohio State with their surplus of talent such as Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Davis.

Sam:

I,too, have felt the pain of the bracket busters. Trying to be the next Nostradamus, I envisioned New Mexico making a series of upsets to reach the Final Four. There has to be at least one Cinderella team right? North Carolina, Florida State and Kentucky wrapped out the rest of my dreadful Final Four predictions.

Going one for four gives me no hope in winning my tournament pool but who would have believed the upsets that arose surrounding Duke and Missouri.

My bracket was only 50 percent right so all of the upsets that I chose clearly did not come into fruition.

Murray State to the Sweet 16? Florida State climbing to the Final Four? What in the world was I thinking?

This Final Four pits the best against the best. We will not be able to see Shaka

Smart and his Virginia Commonwealth team vie for a shot at the title, nor will we be able to see Butler defy all odds and make it to the championship game not one, but two consecutive times.

With four of the best teams in college basketball in the mix, it is harder than ever to decipher a winner.

All of these teams are extremely strong with their styles of play. All teams have one go- to player that can take over a game during crunch time.

However, for the first time in the Hot Corner debate, I agree with Nick on one of his predictions. Louisville is riding a severe hot streak but the size of Kentucky is too much. The man-child of Anthony Davis will wear down the smaller Louisville centers down low.

The similarities end there, however as I deviate from Nick’s road and take the road not taken. Nick backs his predictions of the Ohio State game with fact, I back mine with a little fact and a little hope that OSU gets knocked off.

Jared Sullinger of Ohio State has been itching for his chance to win an NCAA Championship but his dream will have to wait.

Both Kansas and OSU have highly respected defenses but I see Tyshawn Taylor from Kansas breaking loose in this game.

That leaves Kansas versus Kentucky in my championship game. Kentucky wins by 12 in a blowout.

team played hard in two matches over spring break but ultimately fell,6-3, in a decision to the Lions of Georgian Court University on Saturday, March 17, and 9-0 against the Lightning of Goldey Beacom College on Sunday March 18 from the Robb Sports Complex tennis courts.

Against the Lions Daniela Delgado and Hannah Wolfe picked up SU’s first point of the day with an 8-3 win at No. 3 doubles. Cassie Sidone and Lisa Snader won four games in a hard-fought match at No. 2 doubles.

In singles play, Laura Babetski won a marathon at No. 5 singles, earning a 7-5,

earned a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 6 singles. Julia Saintz won the second set in her match at No. 2 singles but ultimately fell, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.

Against the Lightning, Delgado and Wolfe won two games at No. 3 doubles. Individually, Delgado won two games at No. 4 singles while Wolfe earned a point in her match at No. 6 singles.

SU returns to action today when it begins PSAC Eastern Division play at Kutztown. The match against the Golden Bears will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Softball March 30 at Kutztown (DH) 2:30 p.m. , 4:30 p.m March 31 at Bloomsburg (DH) 1 p.m, 3 p.m.

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SHEPHERD 4 p.m.

March 30 at Edinboro 3 p.m.

March 31 at Slippery Rock 3 p.m.

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March 30 CHEYNEY 3:30 p.m.

March 31 at Millersville 11 a.m.

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SU falls to Indiana University of Pa., SU overcomes overtime loss earlier 16-14, in overtime showdown Tuesday this week, drubs Wheeling Jesuit, 17-0 Sam Stewart

Sports Editor The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team made a dramatic comeback late in the game, but ultimately fell in overtime to PSAC foe Indiana University of Pennsylvania 16-14, in Tuesday afternoon’s contest at Robbs Sports Complex.

Down by two goals with less than three and a half minutes in the second half, SU would stage a comeback capped by Lauren Hauck’s goal with 30 seconds left in the final period. However, SU faltered in the overtime period.

The Raiders and Crimson Hawks vied for a com-

manding lead throughout the game, but both teams were unable to garner any kind of sustainable momentum. The largest lead in the game was three, held twice

by IUP in the first half.

SU was able to carry a 9-7 lead into halftime after a goal by Lindsey Kennedy in the waning seconds of the half.

However, IUP scored three straight goals to open the second half and kept it close throughout the game.

The game seemed to be over when IUP scored four straight goals late in the second half to hold a two- goal lead.

However, SU would stage its comeback thanks to Hauck, Kayla Dalzell and Sheila Johnson. Ali

Cross made key saves to keep the game close for SU. After an injury to longtime goalkeeper Meghan Kearney in the first half, Cross was thrust into the position. Cross, who had not manned the net since her freshman year, provided a solid effort for SU. The contest sparked a heated moment late in the closing seconds of the second half as a controversial call gave SU a free shot with less than 30 seconds remaining. The free shot ultimately led to the tying goal, forcing overtime. This was a crushing loss for SU , as IUP manged to pull out the win in the extra session, 16-14.

The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team scored 11 first-half goals on a sunny Thursday afternoon en route to its second shutout of the season, earning a 17-0 victory over first-year program Wheeling Jesuit from the James LaRosa Athletic Fields.

Lauren Hauck scored the first goal of the afternoon just 44 seconds into the match and then proceeded to set up her teammates, recording a career-high six assists in the contest.

The school record for assists in one game is seven, set by Joan Dotzman

in 1979. Hauck now has 11 assists in five games.

Lindsey Kennedy and Bennett Widlake each recorded hat tricks. It is the second straight game in which Widlake has had a hat trick. Kennedy also had an assist, while the two ladies combined to win seven draw controls.

SU won 17 of the 19 draw controls in the match.

Kayla Dalzell was a steady force on the field with two goals, a careerhigh three assists and three groundball pickups. Roxanne Brown and Courtney Kennedy both scored two

goals, with Brown also assisting on Hauck’s gamewinner in the first minute.

Liz French contributed a goal, three draw controls and two groundballs.

Garrie Grenfell, Amanda Krok and Sheila Johnson also scored in the contest.

Ali Cross achieved her first career shutout by making two saves.

SU will host Shepherd at 4 p.m. Tuesday from Robb Sports Complex.

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SU’s Sarah Burkarth carries the ball out of trouble against visiting IUP.

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SU has Jekyll and Hyde outing against PSAC foe IUP on Tuesday afternoon

Game 1: SU 3 IUP 1

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Sports Editor The contrast in play was evident as the Shippensburg University baseball team split a doubleheader contest against PSAC foe Indiana University of Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon at Fairchild Field.

After a steady pitcher’s duel in Game 1 led to a 3-1 SU victory, fans were treated to an offensive slugfest in Game 2, as SU and IUP combined for 24 runs and 23 hits in SU’s 13-11 loss.

SU’s pitching staff came through in the clutch in Game 1 as Shawn Patterson showed his dominance on the mound going five innings and allowing only one

run. Reliever Austin Bartley pitched shut out ball while Kody Kibler picked up his second save of the season.

After an error helped SU score a run in the bottom of the third inning, left fielder Simon Beloff added the insurance run with a homerun to deep right. The tworun lead would prove to be enough as SU held on 3-1.

With a stellar pitching outing by SU in Game 1, the Raiders were looking for more of the same in Game 2. However, starting pitcher Josh Scott struggled to keep runs off the board and SU made key errors in a 13-11 loss in the nightcap.

After a scoreless first inning, Scott allowed four runs on six hits over the next two innings and was

Game 2: SU 11 IUP 13

pulled without recording an out in the third.

IUP would go on to score seven runs in the third inning. Ted Williams doused the flame but let up three runs in the fourth.

SU strived to keep it close throughout the game. Austin Bartley held the Crimson Hawks hitless in his three innings of work but SU could not dig itself out of the hole.

With the split, SU remains above .500 with a 1410 record but only holds a 2-4 record in the PSAC east.

The Raiders look to rebound this Friday as they host Millersville University in a day-night doubleheader at 1 p.m. at Fairchild Field.

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SU first baseman Pat Kregeloh attempts to tag out an IUP runner.

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After giving up an early run in the first, the Shippensburg University baseball team backed a strong pitching performance from Dan Umberger with an early offensive barrage to beat Millersville University in Game 1 of its double-header, 5-2 on Friday from Fairchild Field.

In the first inning, MU was able to work a walk and two singles to score the first run of the game off SU pitcher Nick Umberger.

SU quickly responded in the bottom half of the inning with a walk and single followed by a two RBI double by center fielder Cody Kulp. Later in the inning, Tyler Shover drove Kulp in with a sacrifice fly.

Leading off in the top half of the second, MU got its last run with a homerun

by Chris Edgar. Edgar was the offensive star for MU, going 3-3 in the contest.

SU added two more insurance runs with one coming in the second credited to a single by Jimmy Spanos that scored Eric Herman.

Pat Kregeloh added another run with an RBI single in the sixth.

Umberger completed his third complete game by staying out of trouble with two ground-ball double plays to end innings. Umberger improved his record to 5-2. The Raiders will look for Umberger to provide more stellar performances in PSAC East play.

Things continued to go in favor of SU after it completed a doubleheader sweep defeating Millersville University, 7-4 in Game 2, Friday afternoon from Fairchild Field.

Starting pitcher Jimmy Miller got roughed up in the first after a quick Evan King strikeout.

Miller would surrender a double from MU’s Chris Edgar followed by an RBI single from Mike August to put SU in an early 1-0 hole.

SU returned the favor with the help of Spanos, as the Raiders tied it up at 1-1 at the end of the first inning.

After a scoreless second inning, SU’s bats fired up in the third. SU went on a run with Eric Herman’s bunt single and Spanos’ double. Runs from Herman, Spanos Kulp and Beloff in the third gave SU a 5-1 lead and a safety net of runs.

In the fourth, MU cut into SU’s lead, when Dan Johnson homered, but the rally would be short-lived.

In the bottom half of the frame, Spanos manufactured a run after singling them subsequently stealing second and third. He was

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SU pitcher Nick Umberger delivers in early inning action against MU. driven in by a Kyle Hollingsworth base hit, extending SU’s lead to 6-2. SU added one more run to pad its lead. Johnson dented SU’s lead one more time with

a homerun in the sixth, however MU was unable to bring any more runs across the plate.

Beloff was 3-for-4, while catcher Tyler Shover was

2-for-4. Seven of the nine SU starters had at least one hit in the game. The team tallied 11 hits in the game.

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SU softball splits double header against East Stroudsburg on Friday

The Shippensburg University baseball team picked up its first series sweep in conference play since its 2009 shift back to the PSAC Eastern Division by winning both games of a Sunday doubleheader at Millersville, taking the opener 5-0 and the other 4-3 from Marauder Park.

SU has now won six of its last seven games and continues to excel when it gets solid production from its pitching and defense. In 18 of the team’s 19 victories thus far, the Raiders have yielded four runs or less. Its Game 1 shutout marked the fourth time the team has blanked an opponent this year.

SU’s last PSAC Eastern Division series sweeps came in 2001 over MU and East Stroudsburg.

On Sunday, Tom Bush had his best outing of the season with six shutout innings. He allowed just three hits, all singles, and two

The Shippensburg University softball team scored seven runs in the final two innings of Game 1 at East Stroudsburg on Friday afternoon to cement an 8-4 victory en route to earning a doubleheader split from Zimbar Field in the team’s PSAC opener. The Raiders dropped Game 2 by a score of 11-3.

Emily Estep earned her second victory of the season with an 11-strikeout, sixhit performance in the first five innings of Game 1. Liz Parkins closed out the final two innings, allowing two hits and striking out two to earn her first career save.

Catcher Meg Lehman was stellar at the plate in Game 1, going 4-for-5 and smacking a three-RBI double to center field in the top of the seventh inning to plate SU’s final three insurance runs.

Center fielder Tyler Thompson went 3-for-5 from her leadoff spot in the victory, scoring two runs and driving in one. Maddie Justice, playing right field in Game 2, went 1-for-3 and drove in two of SU’s three runs in the loss.

In Game 1, Estep came out dealing, striking out three batters in the first inning before fanning the side in the second. She allowed a solo home run from Warriors catcher Alex Schubert in the fourth inning before allowing three singles and one more run in the fifth.

SU answered right back in the fifth and sixth innings. After leaving seven runners on base through the first four frames, the Raiders reached home in the fifth when designated player Jessie Trammell singled home Lehman to tie the game at 1.

SU took the lead with two more runs in the following inning. After junior right

walks while striking out a career-high eight hitters to run his season record up to 3-2.

Austin Bartley relieved Bush in the opener and earned the victory in Game 2 with 1.1 shutout innings of relief, working out of a jam in the fifth inning.

Bartley has not allowed a run in his last four appearances, extending his scoreless streak to 6.2 innings.

Against PSAC opponents this season, Bartley has allowed one earned run in 13.1 innings of work, striking out seven.

Pat Kregeloh made his second career start in Game 2 and was replaced in the fourth by sophomore Shawn Patterson. Kody Kibler pitched a scoreless seventh inning for his third save of the season.

Jimmy Spanos and Kyle Hollingsworth each had four total hits in the doubleheader. Hollingsworth went 3-for-3 in the opener

and had a pinch-hit double in Game 2. Spanos had two hits in both games.

In this weekend’s series against MU, Spanos was 9-for-16 at the plate with five extra-base hits, two RBIs and six runs scored from the leadoff spot. He struck out just once. Hollingsworth, despite starting in just three of the four games, was 5-for-9 with four RBIs against the Marauders.

MU, the defending Atlantic Regional champions, was swept in a series for the first time since 2010 and has now lost as many games this season as it did all of last year.

The Marauders managed just eight hits in 31 at-bats this weekend with runners in scoring position and had just seven RBIs as a team in the four-game set.

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Another hit for SU as the Raiders won 8-4 on Friday. fielder Kiersten Darhower and Thompson reached on singles, freshman shortstop Taylor Weisman singled home Darhower and advanced Thompson to third.

Then, with Justice at the plate and Thompson and Weisman at the corners, Weisman attempted to steal second but got caught in a rundown on a throw from Schubert to second base. Weisman managed to escape and slide safely back into first base, but not after Thompson had scored from third to put SU up 3-2.

The Raiders padded their lead in the final inning as a Trammell walk, a single from sophomore left fielder Hilary Lyons and a Liz Parkins hit-by-pitch loaded the bases with one out.

Game 2 played out differently as Chelsea Kendall earned the start in the circle but was touched for four earned runs on six hits in one and one-third innings before freshman Makenzie Lynn came in for three innings of relief. Lynn struck out two but also allowed six hits and four earned runs in her appearance. The four

run deficit pitted SU in a hole early.

After going down 4-0 in the second, Shippensburg nearly earned it all back with a three-run third inning. First baseman Jenna Allen led off with a walk and Lynn singled. Lehman later walked to load the bases, allowing Weisman to walk in a run in the next at-bat.

Justice then smoked a shot to center field that found the grass after the center fielder misjudged the flight of the ball. The error resulted in two RBIs for Justice as Lehman and freshman pinch runner Jess Harding scored.

Emily Parkins and Justice combined to pitch the last four outs of the game, just before an ESU single with two outs in the bottom of the sixth gave the Warriors an eight-run advantage that ended the contest by virtue of the mercy rule.

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SU coach honored as 2012’s Men’s and Women’s track PSAC Indoor Coach of the Year enjoy successful invitational Shippensburg University men’s and women’s indoor track & field coach Dave Osanitsch was named the 2012 PSAC Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Coach of the Year on Friday afternoon by the league office. It is the second consecutive year that he was won both PSAC indoor coaching awards.

In his seventh season at the helm of the Raiders, Osanitsch has now won 13 PSAC Coach of the Year awards. This is fourth time he has been honored for women’s indoor track & field and has now been recognized for three consecutive years.

Both of SU’s track and field/cross country programs are ranked among the Top 10 in Division II per the latest update of the United States Track and Field Cross Country

Coaches Association Division II Program of the Year Standings. SU is one of just six schools to have both its men’s and women’s programs ranked in the Top 10.

The SU women are ranked sixth while the SU men are ranked eighth.

On the men’s side, SU established a meet record at the PSAC Championships with 213.5 points, besting the second-place school by nearly 130 points. SU won eight event championships to complement 14 All-PSAC finishes and 34 PSAC placewinners.

The SU men’s squad finished the regular season with a No. 18 national ranking and just one point behind the perennially strong St. Augustine’s program for top honors in the Atlantic Region. At the national championships, SU received two All-American

performances from Herman Kirkland.

On the women’s side, SU is the only women’s program in the PSAC this season to have held a national ranking and finished the year as the top-ranked team in the Atlantic region, leapfrogging Johnson C. Smith after the 2012 PSAC Indoor Track & Field Championships.

The Raiders won their third straight PSAC women’s indoor title and leaguebest, fourth overall by scoring 166.5 points.

At the national championships, SU received AllAmerican performances from its distance medley relay squad as well as individual finishes for Amanda Raudabaugh and Katie Spratford.

Raudabaugh and Nelson headline SU’s strong performance this weekend.

The Shippensburg University men’s and women’s track and field squad enjoyed a successful weekend as they finished up the VMI/ W&L Track and Field Carnival from Foster Stadium.

The men’s team finished with victories in two individual and two relay events, achieving 25 additional PSAC qualifiers to bring its two-day total to 44.

Tyrek Nelson won the 400-meter hurdles with a strong season-opening time of 53.87 seconds. He was one of five Raiders to post a PSAC qualifier in the event: Eric Bologa was the only other competitor to break 55 seconds and finished sec-Courtesy of SU ond. Nelson and Terrence Sports Information Topping-Brown finished the day with PSAC qualifiers in both hurdle events.

Herman Kirkland won the 100-meter dash in 11.09 seconds and also anchored the 4x100-meter relay that was victorious in 42.53 seconds.

Robert Bales was the Raider pacesetter in two events, posting PSAC qualifiers in the 200-meter and the 400-meter.Treese also picked up his conference qualifier in the 400 along with Andrew Kujawski and Eric Wolfe.

In the field, Tyler Kerstetter and Chris Nelson picked up PSAC qualifiers in both the shot and the hammer.

Kerstetter’s best shot put flew 45 feet, 3 3/4 inches.

Travis Nye was the SU pacesetter in the hammer with a throw of 162 feet, 6 inches.

Austin Strine and Leland Tate completed the grueling decathlon on Saturday, with Strine posting a total score of 5,888 points and Tate accruing 4,993 points. Strine set a new outdoor personal record by 440 points, surpassing his previous best total set at last year’s conference championships.

Meanwhile on the women’s side, Amanda Raudabaugh and Lindsay Bingaman each posted NCAA provisional qualifying marks in the 800 meters.

Both ladies broke the previous meet record with their impressive times.

Raudabaugh crossed the finish line in 2:11.74 while Bingaman was just behind in 2:12.21. It was the first time in her collegiate career that Bingaman had run in the open 800 meters during the outdoor season.

Caitlin Stuetz continues to excel in the hurdle events, winning both the 100 and 400-meter events on Sunday. Stuetz finished the high hurdles in 14.88 seconds and the intermediate hurdles in 1:02.50, setting a meet record with the latter performance.

Three other Raiders picked up PSAC qualifiers in the 100-meter hurdles while Rachel Haupt did so in the 400-meter hurdles.

Danesha Butler was the

SU pacesetter in the 200 meters with a time of 26.21 seconds. Butler was one of five conference qualifiers in the event, with freshman Yaneshia Gaston just behind in 26.22 seconds.

Courtney Martin crossed the line in 26.41 seconds and was the only Raider to hit a PSAC mark in the 100-meter dash after posting a time of 12.90 seconds in that event.

Martin anchored the 4x100-meter relay squad that featured Monique Clemons, Lauren Redington and Butler and broke the previous meet record with a first-place time of 47.93 seconds. Redington also attained her conference qualifier in the triple jump.

Bri Fells won the 400-meter dash with an impressive season-opening time of 58.05 seconds. She also qualified in the 200 meters.

In the field, junior Erin Flick won the high jump with a clearance of 5 feet, 4 1/2 inches.

Sara Wagner set a new personal record in the heptathlon by six points, totaling 3,843 this weekend. She achieved a new personal best javelin throw of 86 feet, 4 inches. Katie Slonaker completed her first collegiate heptathlon in two years with a personal record of 3306 points.

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Move over Sanchez, Tebow is coming in

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Tebow is taking his circus show on the road: next stop, the Big Apple Alaina Rodriguez Staff Columnist

Tim Tebow is going to the New York Jets? Upon hearing the trade of Tim Tebow to the New York Jets, I was shocked and confused.

Why would the Jets want to have two legitimate starting quarterbacks? Then I was reminded of Mark Sanchez’s performance last season.

Sanchez failed to take the team to the playoffs and was inconsistent the entire season.

Sanchez jeopardized his team’s success as he coughed up too many turnovers and not enough touchdowns. Thus leading to controversy between himself and his teammates based on whether he was the leader that the team needed.

However, the biggest piece of the puzzle that confused me is why the Jets gave Sanchez a contract extension less than three weeks ago? I know the Jets may not have been fully aware of the possibility that Denver would be getting rid of Tim Tebow and signing Peyton Manning, but there was speculation. If they were going to have interest in Tebow, why did they bother to sign Sanchez so promptly?

I do not think the move was necessarily bad for ei-

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ther the Jets or Tebow. With the acquisition of Tebow, the team now has more strategic options. Tebow runs the read option, which is different from the wildcat, an offense that failed after a year in Miami. Tebow will also help Sanchez improve and work harder, thus helping his relationship with his teammates.

Tebow may not have as much experience in the league, but has had success.

Sanchez has been successful at times for the Jets, but Tebow is now moving to a team with a better offensive line. Many fans do not like the idea of having two quar-

terbacks, especially when two quarterbacks have the intangibles these two have.

However, this may be good for both Sanchez and Tebow. All of this is happening in New York, a city where it is Super Bowl or bust. Just because Sanchez is the poster child of the Jets, does not mean he will not improve by this move. He has to. The first sign of trouble for him will mean that Tebow will get his shot to become the starter. There is no question the New York Jets are the team to watch in 2012.

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