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Campus to come together to march for unity, diversity Hannah Pollock Managing Editor
Students and other campus community members will march Thursday to stand up for unity and diversity during the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. “March for Humanity.” The pre-rally program is at 3:30 p.m. in the Old Main Chapel followed by the march. The featured speaker, Keshia Hannam, is a co-founder of Camel Assembly, a women’s movement of activists and artists across the globe. She has spoken for The New York Times, Fortune 500 companies and at the United Nations, according to SU News. According to Kapri Brown, assistant to the director of MSA, the march originally started to honor and remember the legacy of King. “In addition to that, today, to bring the campus together to stand in support of unity and diversity. The march is a time to come together to address the issues that get in the way of us being a unified community,” Brown said. The march originally started in 1987 by students Tyrome Smith and Crystal White, members of the executive board of the Afro-AM Organization, according to Brown. The march will immediately follow Hannam’s address. Both events are sponsored by the African American Organization, ACT and the office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Brown encourages all students and faculty to attend the program not only to hear Hannam’s remarks, but also see and hear why students march. “Together we get a chance to not just talk the talk, but we get to exercise our right to stand for justice,” she said.
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Members of Vigilant Hose Company #1 walk alongside a member of the Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport Team carrying an injured minor. Life Lion transported an injured child to the hospital.
Life Lion lands at SU, transports minor involved in accident to hospital Jonathan Bergmueller Editor-in-Chief
A Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport helicopter touched down outside Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University Sunday afternoon for an emergency. The air EMS arrived shortly after 1 p.m. to transport a twoyear-old child, who was injured in an accident, to Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The minor sustained unknown injuries in the accident and
State grant to improve sexual assault resources at SU Noel Miller
was transported to the field by EMS to be moved to the hospital. Local responders including members of the Vigilant Hose Co. #1, Shippensburg EMS and borough police were on-scene to assist. The victim, whom a family member declined to identify, was carried to the helicopter by firefighters and EMS personnel. Life Lion took off shortly after the child was aboard. The Slate will continue to provide updates as more information is released to the public.
Who is Molly Pitcher? The story behind the popular local namesake
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Shippensburg University received its third “It’s On Us PA” grant to improve sexual assault resources at the university. Gov. Tom Wolf issued the $25,000 grant as a part of the “It’s On Us PA” campaign to help end sexual violence, according to an email from SU President Laurie Carter. The grant will improve the anonymous online reporting system for sexual assault, develop public service announcements and create a peer-education system, according to a SU press release. SU received its first grant from the campaign in 2016 and again last January. The “Ship Says No More” program and the campus Green Dot program were both established using these grants. Ship Says No More works to “continue enhancing a safe environment at SU by centralizing all sexual misconduct education, prevention and resources onto one centralized webpage,” according to its website. The Green Dot program is an “evidence-based bystander prevention program,” according to the press release. The “It’s On Us PA” campaign seeks to build on the momentum of the national campaign by bringing college administration, faculty, staff, families, students and communities together. The campaign’s goal is to help improve and change the conversations surrounding sexual violence. The “It’s On Us PA” website includes a pledge for visitors to take: “Recognize that non-consensual sex is sexual assault, identify situations in
Located on High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is the brewery, Molly Pitcher Brewing Co. While it may seem like an average business, its name of Molly Pitcher, fits a pattern found in Carlisle. It’s not too difficult to see Molly’s name on a stroll around town, whether it’s a brewery, apartment building, plaque or even her large statue found in the Molly Pitcher Cemetery. So, the natural question arises, who was Molly Pitcher? While the answer lies muddied in mostly unrecorded history, historians have reasons to believe that Molly Pitcher was only a slang term used in the Revolutionary War to describe women who carried pitchers of water for the troops and that there were many Molly Pitchers. Steven Burg, a Shippensburg University history professor and the department chair, explained that while there were many women who served in the Revolutionary War, the one most often seen in Carlisle refers to Mary Ludwig Hays, who was a Carlisle resident. “She is someone who is very well documented in terms of she what did,” Burg said. Burg explained that Hays
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The Women’s Center, located in Horton Hall, is one of the on-campus resources that will benefit from the “It’s On Us Pa” Grant. which sexual assault may occur, intervene in situations where consent has not or cannot be given, create an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable, and survivors are supported.” The “Ship Says No More” website has on- and off-campus resources as well as national resources available for stu-
dents. The on-campus resources include the Women’s Center, the Counseling Center, the Shippensburg University Title IX Coordinator Daniel Velez and several others. For more information about the national “It’s On Us” campaign visit itsonus.org.
joined the Continental Army to follow her husband as did many wives during the war. Cara Curtis, the library and archives director at the Cumberland Valley Historical Society, explained that proving the stories of various Molly Pitchers, including the famous story of Mary Hays at the Battle of Monmouth, is extremely difficult. However, by referencing a U.S. government pension given to Mary Hays for “services rendered,” historians can confirm that she was somehow active in the Battle of Monmouth. Burg described a soldier’s diary that mentioned Mary Hays helping man a cannon after her husband, William Hays, went down. Small diary entries and notes are the closest thing historians have to reference besides the pension. The story, which some people debate in its accuracy, tells of Mary Hays’ husband being either wounded or dropping from the fight due to extreme heat. Mary then stepped into her wounded husband’s place and manned the cannon at the Battle of Monmouth when an enemy cannonball flew between her legs, narrowly missing her and tearing her petticoat, according to battlefields.org. See “PITCHER” A2
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Shippensburg receives grant to aid post-secondary students Noel Miller News Editor
Shippensburg University has been awarded a grant that will assist low-income students. The “Gear Up Grant” includes $154,000 to help students’ success in postsecondary education. The Gear Up Grant is “a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education,” accord-
ing to the U.S. Department of Education website. The money will be used to support a summer program for high school students in central Pennsylvania, according to an email sent by SU President Laurie Carter earlier this month. She added that the grant will work with SU’s Academic Success Program (ASP). ASP provides access and support to under-prepared students who have the potential to succeed in higher education, according to ship.edu.
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The burial place of Mary Ludwig Hays is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Hays’ influence is seen throughout the city of Carlisle, on everything from restaurants to apartment complexes. From “PITCHER,” A1
The story goes that general George Washington then promoted Hays to a non-commissioned officer for her courageous acts, giving her the nickname, “Sergeant Molly.” Following the war, Hays and her husband returned to their home in Carlisle where William later died, and Mary remarried. The exact details of the story are often debated, and as Curtis explained, there are some doubts. “I don’t think a cannon ball went through her legs. I don’t
think she talked to George Washington. She served the country in some way that the Pennsylvania Legislature thought she deserved her own pension,” Curtis said. Currently, there are descendants of Hays who remain in the area and have used her name to join the Daughters of the American Revolution where one must prove connection to a patriot. To learn more about Mary Hays or any of the Molly Pitchers, visit battlefields.org or the Cumberland Valley Historical Society.
Amish man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing girls AP Wire Service Associated Press
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) – An elderly Amish man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing four girls for years is facing 38 to 76 years in prison in Pennsylvania, even though the judge acknowledged Friday that the length of the sentence is
largely symbolic given the man’s age. David Stoltzfus Smucker, 75, pleaded no-contest in December to 20 felony counts, including rape. He chose not to speak in court in Lancaster County on Friday, and Judge Dennis Reinaker said this was his first case in 14 years on the bench where an Amish defendant didn’t admit guilt or ask for forgiveness.
The capacity crowd included Smucker’s wife of 50 years, black-suited members of his church and family and survivors of sexual abuse from Amish and Mennonite backgrounds. The girls told police that Smucker assaulted them when they were between 4 and 9 years old, and told them to keep it a secret, authorities said.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. – With budget season approaching, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is developing a plan to help deal with aging school buildings plagued by environmental problems, including lead paint and asbestos insulation, his office said. Wolf must deliver a budget proposal to the Legislature on Feb. 4, and lawmakers who are pressing for state aid to address what they call a massive and growing problem have asked the Democratic governor to include money in the spending package. Wolf has discussed the need in the past, saying that a sprawling infrastructure plan he floated last year could have been a source of help. But that plan — a $4.5 bil-
lion infrastructure proposal to be paid off by imposing a tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production — never saw a vote in the Republican-controlled Legislature, and Wolf’s office said he will try a new strategy to deal with deteriorating school buildings. “Gov. Wolf remains committed to putting significant resources to protect kids from these harmful contaminants and will be proposing a new comprehensive plan in the near future,” Wolf’s office said in a statement. In the Legislature, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler and Sen. Vincent Hughes, both Philadelphia Democrats, have introduced legislation backed by labor unions, public school advocates and rankand-file Democrats.
‘Who do you love?’ Flyers mascot under investigation for alleged assault Send them a message on Love Lines AP Wire Service Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot, police said. Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met the hairy, googly-eyed mascot at a November event for season ticket holders. Brandon patted Gritty on the head after
he and his father posed for a photo with him at the Wells Fargo Center, Greenwell told The Philadelphia Inquirer. Greenwell said that as Brandon walked away, Gritty ran out of his chair and “punched my son as hard as he could.” Greenwell, who told the newspaper that he only wanted an apology and something special for his son, filed a complaint with police Dec. 21. A police spokesperson
said Tuesday that the investigation is “active and ongoing.” Officials at Comcast Spectacor, the company that owns the Flyers, said it conducted an investigation but couldn’t verify whether the alleged assault happened. “We took the allegations seriously and conducted a thorough investigation that found nothing to support this claim,” a Flyers spokesperson said in an email.
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Shippensburg University police responded to reports of marijuana odors in Seavers Hall on Jan. 21. Officers arrived at 427 Seavers Hall, where they questioned Zachary Day, 18. Day admitted to smoking marijuana and provided officers with a smoking device. Day will be charged with possession of paraphernalia. Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia Shippensburg University police were patrolling Seavers Hall Jan. 25 when they detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from Room 211. Officers questioned residents Regyna Gantt and Cassidy Keilholtz. Both residents admitted to smoking in the room and allowed the officers to search the room. The officers found a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both Gantt and Keilhotz will be charged with possession.
Underage Possession Officers patrolled the South Storage Lot on Jan. 25 and observed a male carrying a box of wine. Officers identified him as 19-year-old Ahmed Abadir and cited him for underage possession. Underage Consumption Officers observed a male staggering across the G-1 parking lot on Jan. 26. Officers identified him as 19-year-old Andrew Hare. Officers smelled alcohol on Hare, so they performed a breathalyzer test which yielded positive results. They cited Hare for underage consumption.
State Police Briefs Burglary and Scam Reminders Pennsylvania State Police would like to remind residents to remain vigilant and avoid being a victim of burglary or theft. One of the well-known crimes occurring are distraction burglaries. The actor(s) play the part of utility company employees, land surveyors or various other job titles in an attempt to gain the trust of the homeowner. Police are encouraging the public to report any suspicious activity that is occurring in their neighborhoods Never allow individuals into your home that you do not know or trust. Whether the point of contact is in person, via telephone, social media, or email, never provide personal information to an untrusted source. If you suspect you re being scammed, refuse further conversation and block the number or contact.
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This Week on Campus Tuesday:
Thursday:
The Catholic Campus Ministry will host a free dinner in the Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center Chapel at 5 p.m.
APB is hosting Indoor Mini Golf at 9 p.m. in CUB100.
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The International Studies Program will show “Tomorrow” at 5 p.m. in Orndorff Theatre.
Wednesday: The Student Government Association (SGA) has moved its public meeting to 3:30 p.m. in the SGA office. The event is still public.
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McFeely’s Coffeehouse will hold an MLK Day of Service at 7:30 p.m.
The In-Motion Dance Troupe will perform its annual recital Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Auditorium.
Jonathan Bergmueller Editor-in-Chief In yet another egregious act of the executive branch, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made headlines when he allegedly shouted down NPRs Mary Louise Kelly. There seemed to be some dispute over the fairness of the interview between Kelly and Pompeo. Kelly allegedly sent Pompeo’s secretary the topics she would discuss, including Iran and Ukraine, ahead of the interview. Meanwhile, Pompeo said he would not take questions regarding Ukraine and wanted the interview to focus on Iran. When Kelly asked Pompeo whether or not he owes Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, an apology for her ouster in 2019, Pompeo bit back against the question. “You know, I agreed to come on your show today to talk about Iran. That’s what I intend to do,” Pompeo said. However, after the interview, Pompeo allegedly invited Kelly to his private living room. According to Kelly, Pompeo began berating her on her questions. She said he shouted at her for around the same time as the interview itself. “He was not happy to have been questioned about Ukraine,” Kelly said. Kelly said Pompeo asked her, “Do you think Americans care about Ukraine?” Kelly alleged he used the F-word “in that sentence and many others” and asked her to find Ukraine on an unlabeled map. It’s real convenient Pompeo had an unlabeled
map of Ukraine just laying around in his living room especially if he alleged he only anticipate to be interviewed on Iran. This reeks of a setup. Let’s be frank. Journalists should be clear and transparent about their intentions when interviewing subjects. However, journalists are not answerable to public officials. Stretching back to the American Revolution, the role of journalists has always been to bring those in power to bear. It doesn’t work the other way. If Pompeo’s problem was Kelly’s questions, the conflict could have been resolved by talking it out. If we are to assume Kelly is telling the complete truth about the private encounter, then it should be safe to also assume Pompeo’s intent was intimidation and scare tactics. In a world that stretches from Jeffrey Epstein Facebook memes all the way to the vile butchering of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the implications for Kelly are terrifying, to say the least. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say people have been killed for less. As somebody who is on one side of the glass window, however, it becomes very easy to blindly side with journalists whenever they come under pressure or critique. On the contrary, this should not be an age of the executive branch versus all journalists. Maybe Kelly didn’t proof the subjects with Pompeo, and caught him off-guard. Maybe she is not telling the truth, or maybe she even misrepresented the encounter. After all, getting shouted at by the secretary of state would scare the daylights out of anyone, enough to perhaps implicitly bias any future recount of what was said. These are questions the public needs to ask themselves. After all, some journalists are grossly incompetent. Some are dishon-
est. And some work for Buzzfeed and Vox. Society should not group all journalists into a singular class of citizens and presume they all share the same motives — good or bad. Because of its unique position as an institution unanswerable to the government, it becomes very hard to hold journalists accountable. Before the founding fathers penned their protests to King George, “misbehaving” journalists could be shot, hung or executed in whatever way you like. After that, the accountability came from editors, and not governments. In this way, journalism was an industry filled with the young who learned from the tradition-wizened old. But with the rise of digital-native websites that allow anyone with the money and business know-how to start a news media company, it becomes harder to oust unethical journalists from the sphere; especially those who know how to play the social media crowd with clickbait. Journalism, like all institutions, must be able to be critiqued and commented on if it is ever to improve. But it does not fall to people like Mike Pompeo or Donald Trump to critique journalists. It falls to journalists to introspect and be willing to call out the wrongs. I do not think Kelly, in this circumstance, did anything wrong or out of the ordinary. More power to her if she managed to piss off Pompeo with pressing questions that milked an F-word out of him. But I do think we can use this circumstance as a conversation-starting on who should be critical of journalists and how they should be critical of them. Modern journalists and commentators from within the industry should, themselves, lead the way in civil deliberation of the facts and how to improve modern journalism as we know it.
Mayor: Mummers Parade ‘in jeopardy’ for repeated blackface AP Wire Service Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney warned residents he will end the city’s annual Mummers Parade if organizers don’t curtail participants’ inappropriate behavior, including blackface. The mayor sent a letter to the organizers of the four Mummers divisions and requested they meet with officials following another blackface controversy at this year’s event, Kenney spokesperson Lauren Cox said Thursday. “The future of the parade is in jeopardy if Mummers
leadership does not make immediate changes to better control the parade,” Kenney wrote in the letters. The New Year’s Day parade has a long history of racially and socially offensive displays. The parade features ornate costumes and musical performances and attracts thousands of spectators each year. City staffers monitoring the parade route this year saw at least one marcher wearing blackface, officials said. When they reported it, parade officials disqualified the group from competition. The mayor criticized two men at this year’s parade for wearing blackface, calling
their actions “abhorrent and unacceptable.” “This selfish, hateful behavior has no place in the Mummers, or the city itself. We must be better than this,” the mayor tweeted shortly after this year’s event. The men, Kevin Kinkel and Mike Tomaszewski, defended their decision and said it wasn’t racist. They said the group was paying homage to Gritty, the hairy, googly-eyed mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers that is orange all over, face included. Many of the brigade’s marchers wore variations of face paint in the Flyers’ colors.
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Royal withdrawal reminds us outsiders are not enemies While international press flocks to cover the exodus of scandal-ridden ex-His Royal Highness (HRH) Harry and Meghan Markle, America, especially Shippensburg, can discuss the issues behind royal exile within the context of its own community. The United Kingdom is embroiled in a political conflict between economic isolationism and globalism. An older generation favors “Brexit” while a younger generation wants to remain apart of the European Union. Underlying this issue is that of xenophobia; most literally interpreted as a fear of that which is alien — or, outsiders. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is very much an outsider to this divided parliamentary monarchy. Sussex is the first biracial member of the royal family, and she is American, to boot. And as much as the royalty and British press covered up Har-
ry’s exploits, they were indisputably critical of foreigners. One BBC host tweeted a photo calling the couple’s child, Archie, a monkey. Meanwhile, another royal wore a racist brooch to meet Markle. This issue harkens members of The Slate back to the community reaction when two Shippensburg residents were shot during an apparent drug deal; one, wounded and transported to a hospital, and another, killed. After the event, many voices in the community looked to drug issues and attributed the cause to “college students who bring drugs from Philadelphia and other urban areas when they come to school.” Meanwhile, when a Shippensburg native overdosed on heroin last May, the community was filled with sorrow as they mourned their friend. And while there may be a disproportionate level of local fame or social pres-
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ence between someone who lives full-time in Shippensburg and college students who spend only part of the year in the town, the difference between the reactions was noticeable. Underlying this attitude is the idea that outsiders, sometimes of a different race but not necessarily so, worsen the community. This is not true. We know that while individuals of different backgrounds, perspectives and ways of life can make us uncomfortable and challenge our own perceptions, they ultimately challenge us to be better versions of ourselves. A nuanced worldview is an enriched one of value, and we cannot achieve that value unless we accept those different than us. Shippensburg may have a college, and the town and university may have two different cultures, but we are one community. To lose
a member of that community is a tragedy, period. Love it or hate it, “outsiders” who come to learn here become part of our community. There is no use in pretending they are not. If appeals to equality, acceptance and equal opportunity do not convince you, perhaps the economic ramifications of encouraging those ideals will. Shippensburg is a small town with a downtown striving for growth, and Shippensburg University itself is a college suffering from budgetary issues and dropping enrollment rates. And it is the growth of “outsiders” to our town that will help us financially recover from the above financial difficulties and bring business to the town. Outsiders are not our enemies, and we must remember this in a time of growing strife and political division.
Senator Klobuchar is the Democrats’ best chance in 2020
Chase Slenker Staff Columnist
Of the 12 remaining Democratic candidates vying for the presidency in 2020, only a select few have an actual chance. Of those with a chance, I believe Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is the best bet for Democrats winning in 2020. Klobuchar is the bestposed candidate to take on President Trump in the November general election. Her experience, pragmatism, personality, political proposals and her core ideology make her a very electable candidate in a field of candidates
with very radical progressive policy proposals. Her political ideology as a moderate Democrat makes her more appealing to traditional Democrats, independents and traditional Republicans who may be put off by Trump. Her views on federal healthcare suggest a non-required public option that is built on reforming Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and forming it as a non-profit public option. On pharmaceutical drugs, she supports bringing in certified drug competitors from foreign nations promoting actual marketplace competition. In regard to energy, she supports an economically sustainable transition to green energy using natural gas as a transition fuel. Klobuchar is substantially more moderate than many other candidates and is more appealing to the electorate in the general election. Additionally, Klobuchar is detailed in all her proposals. She is the only candidate as of now to actually have a
specific plan to combat the federal deficit, a big point for Republicans. Additionally, all of her plans and proposals include detailed outlines on where the money would come from for her proposals. She is prepared and ready for the general election and she is transparent on her goals. Klobuchar is not only a moderate, but is someone who is experienced. She has served in the U.S. Senate for 13 years and has served on many high-level committees including the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. At the end of the 114th Congress in late 2016, Klobuchar had passed more legislation than any other senator, which is an impressive feat considering some of the tenures of many senators (including some of her competitors). She is also a frequently bipartisan senator. The Winona Daily News described her as a “rare politician who works across the aisle.” On the new USMCA
agreement, she will be voting to approve the treaty, saying “moderate gains are better than no gains, Senator Sanders.” Not only is she experienced in a good way, but she lacks a trail of political failures, embarrassing statements and scandalous experiences that many of her fellow candidates have. This overall good appearance and experience will serve her well in a potential battle against Trump. Klobuchar is also a likable and appealing figure to Americans because she is a mother and is a pragmatic person. She presents herself and genuinely seems relateable, caring and more like a normal American than most. Nonetheless, she has the tough and determined mindset appealing to many Americans. Give it a thought: Klobuchar, for the above reasons, is positioned as the best candidate to beat President Trump in 2020.
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Student literary journal establishes creativity, hard work and imagination Chaela Williams
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For over 60 years, “The Reflector” has provided a creative outlet for Shippensburg University students to showcase their literary work and art. “The Reflector,” SU’s student-run literary journal, showcases undergraduate students’ work in poetry, prose and art. Every year students submit pieces to the journal for a chance to be published. Last year, “The Reflector” set a new record with over 250 story submissions. Anna D’Orazio, editor-in-chief, and Angela Piper, associate editor, are in charge of the 30-member club. Together they organize meetings, plan events and heavily promote submission opportunities by creating social media posts and flyers. In the fall, the organization hosted a successful Halloween-themed open-mic. D’Orazio and Piper work to
connect with other campus organizations such as SU’s Shakespeare Troupe, Act V Theatre Co. and the Pride Center by traveling to academic buildings and dorms. During the winter break, the organization’s executive board reads and selects works to be published. According to Piper, the toughest part of the job is the process of elimination and budget allocation for both “The Reflector” and “The Spawning Pool.” “We are in charge of almost a $1,100 budget so we have to navigate how we spend that budget,” D’Orazio said. With the limited budget, it does not leave enough room for everyone’s works to be published. “It can be such a difficult process because we can only accept so many pieces at a time. We can’t publish an 800-page book,” Piper said. Another issue D’Orazio and Piper face is finding students who are willing to
Question of the Week: What are you looking forward to this semester?
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(From left) Public Relations Chair Luke Hershey, Editor-in-Chief Anna D’Orazio and Associate Editor Angela Piper hold previous editions of “The Reflector.”
Jordon Seig, sophomore
come out of their shells to submit their pieces. The organization recognizes that many students do not feel comfortable with others critically reading their work and the possibility of facing rejection. D’Orazio suggests to overcome the fear and take
I am looking forward to hopefully finding a new home through sorority through Spring Rush week.”
a chance. “The Reflector’s” sister publication, “The Spawning Pool,” releases three short pamphlet-sized books called chapbooks that contain poems, stories and artwork. “The Spawning Pool’s” categories have different
themes each year. The theme for poetry this year is 2 a.m. thoughts, prose is connections and art’s theme is nature.
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Learning Center offers tutoring to all students Justin Hawbaker Ship Life Editor
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The Learning Center reception can be found right inside of Mowrey Hall.
ShipTALKS: How do you go about asking for help?
Now that the semester has started, it is time to think about classes and assignments. College is designed to be a bit of a challenge. That means expecting perfection is probably not the way to go. It is 100% OK to make mistakes for class projects and assignments. Professors do not expect students to be perfect. On the other hand, try your best. Oftentimes, students might go to class and just sit there. This will not help you get an “A” in the end. You need to actively participate and show that you are serious about what you are learning. There are many ways to go about finding or asking for help when you may be strug-
gling with the coursework. The first thing you should do before anything else is to familiarize yourself with the content. Going to the professor before researching on your own shows you do not have any initiative. Taking initiative is a sign of being motivated and will be important in most workplaces, according to successatschool.org. If you are unable to find the information you need yourself then it is best to ask a classmate for help. Your classmates are doing the same exact assignment as you are. If you are struggling with something, then maybe they are as well. Finally, if you have exhausted all other options, go to your professors to ask
for their help. Most professors love when their students come to them for help because it shows they are curious about the work and learning it. Sometimes, most professors have up to 100 or more students in a given semester, which means they have a lot of students coming to them for help. Always try to find a solution on your own before getting help from others. There is no shame in admitting you could not figure something out yourself.
Many students find college gets harder as the years go on. There will be a point at which students might be struggling in a course and need help. However, there is no need to worry. Shippensburg University offers tutoring sessions to all students in Mowrey Hall. The Learning Center hires trained tutors in a wide variety of subjects. Tutors are hired just like other on-campus jobs, such as cashiers and lab attendents through the Career and Community Engagement Center. If students cannot find a tutor in their needed subject, they should contact Zach Grabosky, tutor coordinator of the Learning Center. Students interested in being a tutor can be either undergraduate or graduate students and need a 3.0 GPA or higher. Those who tutor in the Learning Center focus on
helping students find a way to effectively understand the material they are studying. Students who wish to attend tutoring sessions should come prepared. Students are asked to read material ahead of time. They are also asked to try completing assignments before seeking out the tutoring center. Students should utilize their time wisely when it comes to tutoring. The tutoring sessions can only be used twice a week per subject for a student. Sessions for the same subject may not happen simultaneously. To schedule an appointment, students should visit the Student Success Collaborative (SSC) found through each students Ship Portal under the My Student Resources section. If a student has trouble scheduling an appointment, he or she should call the center at (717) 477-1420 or visit the center reception right inside the doors of Mowrey Hall.
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“I am looking forward to ending my junior year as my best year at Ship!”
Alexi Sanderlin, senior “I’m looking forward to finishing preparations for student teaching in the fall!”
Recipe of the Week:
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Perfect for dessert or just a snack, these brownies are easy to make and can be made in the dorm kitchens or at home with few ingredients.
Ingredients: - Pillsbury Brownie Mix - 2/3 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of water - 2 eggs - Bag of unwrapped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom of baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Chop the Reese’s into small chunks. 3. Stir brownie mix, oil, water and eggs in bowl until blended. Add Reese’s chunks into the mixture and stir again. 4. Spread the mixture into pan. Add any remaining pieces on the top. Bake for 35 minutes.
Sincerely, The ShipTalker
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Recipe by Chaela Williams Photo by Jonathan Bergmueller
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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A&E
APB announces Blackbear, Marc E. Bassy to star in spring concert Jonathan Bergmueller Editor-in-Chief
Get “Do Re Mi Fa So” excited for “The Concert Xperience 2020.” Blackbear and Marc E. Bassy are on their way to Shippensburg University’s Heiges Field House to headline SU Activity Programming Board’s (APB) annual spring concert. The concert will hit students Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday and can be purchased at xperience2020.eventbrite. com or at the CUB info desk. The price of tickets is $10 for students and $40 for the general public. After a month of selling tickets, the prices will increase by $10. Early access to the event costs $10 across the board. APB managed to lower student prices from last year by $5 despite its constriction by an income commitment it has to make for SU’s Student Government Association. APB has to return $46,500 of its revenue to SGA every year. Blackbear and Bassy will not perform alone, however. They are joined by singers sophomore Bella Irwin and junior Noah Steinfeldt, who will open the show. Additionally, senior Teddy Cannon
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Blackbear just dropped his most recent album, “Anonymous.” A press release said his previous albums had a wall between him an his music. “The wall’s been torn down for Anonymous... I wanted to make a human album... not hide behind the character of this sad ‘Blackbear’ guy.” will DJ at the event. They au- present his signature blend ditioned against several oth- of pop and R&B. He is a selfer students last November owned musician who has not and members of the public signed with any record label. voted to select them to open. He is well-known for “You & Blackbear hardly needs Me,” “Die Hard” and “Mornany introduction. He has ing.” worked with notable artists Concert coordinator Britsuch as Pharrell Williams, tany Hillbish is spearheading Nick Jonas, Childish Gam- preparations for the concert. bino, Linkin Park and Justin “Our goal is to give the stuBieber, and his streaming dents an ‘xperience,’ somehits, the platinum-selling thing that is much more than “Idfc” and the double-plati- just a performance and we num “Do Re Mi” (“Do Re Mi, hope to achieve that this year I’m so f------ done with you as we continue to grow and girl”), speak for themselves. build off of last year’s show Meanwhile, Bassy will and its success,” she said.
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Sharon and Dennis Coons observe William Cotton’s print, “Earrings,” in the Pace Prints exhibit in Kauffman Gallery in the Huber Art Center.
SU welcomes NYC Pace Prints to Kauffman Gallery Zoey Lomison Asst. A&E Editor
The Pace Prints exhibit gave students the sense that a picture is worth a thousand words during its opening reception in the Kauffman Gallery Wednesday. The exhibit showed students the variety of techniques regarding printmaking on different materials. The students and professors alike filled the inner lobby of Huber Art Center. The art department provided snacks and drinks for students who were waiting for the reception to begin. Black-and-white, neon and mixes of primary and secondary colors inked the prints. All prints expressed a different emotion and delivered a theme to observing students. Artists created each print using a different printmaking technique. Zhang Huan, an award-winning artist, created one of the darkest prints in the exhibit. The print is dark to the eye and makes viewers look deep into it to realize it is of a lit ladder in complete darkness. The print, called “Untitled (Woman with Lantern)” created in 2012, is one of Huan’s two prints printed by Pace Prints and put on display in its galleries. “Earrings” by William Cotton dotted campus with fliers advertising the event. Cotton’s print, “Earrings,” shows a woman covered in red candy wrapper twists, holding two candies up to her ears to depict earrings. Her dress and headband are also created out
of the wrapped candies. This print is displayed for students to see right as they walk into Kauffman Gallery. Cotton is well-known for his depictions of utopian landscapes using digital renditions of candy. He creates art for modern pop influencers such as Katy Perry in his 2010 print “Cupcake Katy.” Esther Adler, associate curator for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), will present a lecture at the Pace Prints exhibit in Kauffman Gallery on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Adler is also the associate curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints in MoMA. Adler has organized many exhibitions such as most-recently co-organizing “Betye Saar: The Legends of Black Girl’s Window” (with Christophe Cherix) in 2019. Adler showed the importance of Saar’s printmaking, and how her ability to make art out of anything captures impressions and textures. Pace Prints, founded in 1968, is a contemporary fine arts publisher with prints dating back to the 1960s. Pace Prints offers artists four different printmaking techniques, with 16 overall canvas choices for their prints. The artist’s finished prints are put on display and sale in the Pace Prints galleries in New York. Pace Prints owns two New York City galleries each with its own sub-galleries. The Contemporary Prints gallery is located at 521 W. 26th St. The second gallery is located at 32 E. 57th St. Read the full story at theslateonline.com.
Billboard Top 10 1. The Box - Roddy Ricch
6. Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
2. Life Is Good - Future feat. Drake
7. 10,000 Hours - Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
3. Circles - Post Malone
8. Dance Monkey - Tones and I
4. Memories - Maroon 5
9. Roxanne - Arizona Zervas
5. Lose You To Love Me - Selena Gomez
10. Yummy - Justin Bieber
Movie Showtimes
Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 28 and 29 at AMC Classic 7 in Chambersburg
Shows
Times
1. Bad Boys for Life
7:20 p.m.
2. Dolittle
7:30 p.m.
3. Like a Boss
7:40 p.m.
4. Jumanji: The Next Level
7:15 p.m.
5. Underwater
4:40 p.m.
6. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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Sports
Kobe Bryant, E2
SU alumnus hired by Cowboys, E2
RAIDER OF THE WEEK
Name: Leah Graybill Sport: Track and Field Event: Sprints Class: Freshman Hometown: Lititz, Pennsylvania Graybill broke her own school record in the 200-meter dash Saturday at the Gulden Invitational with a time of 25.49 seconds. Graybill won the event, posting the fastest time among all Division I and Division II runners at the meet. Graybill also tied for third in the 60-meter dash in 7.75 seconds, nearly breaking Ali Wyland’s school record of 7.72 seconds in the event.
Photos by Jonathan Bergmueller/The Slate
The Raider bench reacts to a bucket during SU’s victory over Kutztown University at Heiges Field House. Head coach Chris Fite praised his bench unit after the game, citing the team’s depth and balance as a key reason for its early success.
Men’s hoops win streak reaches nine Isaiah Snead
Asst. Sports Editor
The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team kept its hot streak rolling this week, picking up its eighth and ninth consecutive wins over Kutztown and Lock Haven Universities. The Raiders moved to 16-3 (12-1 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) on the season and remain in first place in the PSAC Eastern Division. SU’s first game was a home matchup with Kutztown in which the Raiders prevailed, 94–82. Shippensburg shot 59% from the field and 52% from 3-point range. The Raiders also continued their great free throw shooting, going 88% from the line. Junior Jake Biss led SU in scoring, pouring in 27 points to go along with three assists, two steals and a rebound. Biss also connected on five 3-pointers in the game. Shippensburg head coach Chris Fite discussed the im-
portance of Biss’s scoring after the game. “He’s the guy who makes it go for us. We want him to be aggressive and facilitate for us,” Fite said. “It’s nice when his shots are falling because it can become hard to stop.” Off the bench against Kutztown, redshirt sophomore Dom Sleva scored a career-high 21 points on a perfect shooting night, going 9-of-9 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. Sleva also grabbed eight rebounds. Sophomore Luke Nedrow finished with 11 points and seven rebounds, while sophomore Carlos Carter tallied 16 points with five rebounds and two assists. Junior Kiyon Hardy chipped in nine points off the bench. In their second game of the week, the Raiders defeated Lock Haven 88-70 on the road on Saturday afternoon. The Raiders’ hot shooting continued as they shot 52% from 3-point range in the
win. This game, it was senior John Castello’s turn to achieve a career high in scoring as he scored 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Biss continued his impact on both ends of the floor, tallying 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Carter provided 15 points, while Sleva posted 12 points and eight rebounds off the bench. LHU could not handle the Raiders in the paint as SU finished with a 42-28 rebounding advantage, including 16 offensive rebounds. SU won the points in the paint matchup as well, 36-30. With his team’s current win streak standing at nine, Fite attributed the Raiders’ success to their consistency and depth off the bench. “I’m really pleased with how consistent we have been defensively,” Fite said. “Another factor in our run is the depth and balance we have on our roster that any given
Jake Biss looks to attack the rim against Kutztown University. Biss scored 27 points in the victory. night a guy can step up and have 15 or 20 points or impact the game in a certain way.” The Raiders will remain
on the road for their next game as they take on Shepherd University Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Butcher Athletic Center.
Women’s hoops moves into first place in PSAC Eastern Division Matthew Gregan Asst. Sports Editor
The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team moved into sole possession of first place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division. The Raiders (13-6, 10-3 PSAC) played tough defense and moved with extra energy to defeat Kutztown 76-63 in front of the home crowd Wednesday at Heiges Field House. Shippensburg and Kutztown were part of a three-way tie for first place in the PSAC Eastern Division heading into Wednesday’s matchup. Both offenses got off to a slow start, but the Raiders were able to build up a 16-11 lead after one quarter of play. SU held Kutztown to just 33% shooting and 23 points in the first half. However, the game was close until the Raiders pulled away with a 9-1 run over the final 1:16 of the first half. SU went into halftime with a 14-point lead. Kutztown began the game playing zone defense, a scheme the Raiders have seen this season. Still, the Raiders’ offense struggled out of the gate. Instead of driving to the basket often, the team settled for too many 3-pointers. The Raiders shot only 2-of-13 from 3-point range in the first half as they struggled at times to adjust to the zone defense. However, the team went 3-of-8 from beyond the arc in the third quarter, forcing Kutztown to switch to a man-to-man defense. Kristy Trn, SU’s head coach, spoke about the adjustments the team made at halftime to force Kutztown out of its zone defense. “We came back out, executed a little bit better and hit some 3-point shots which forced them to come out of the zone they were
playing,” Trn said. “Once we got them to play us man-to-man, we started using our dribble motion and they had a very difficult time containing us.” Junior Ariel Jones led the way for the Raiders, scoring 30 points on 9-of-21 shooting to go along with four rebounds, a block and three steals. However, she began the game shooting 4-of-9 overall and 0-of-3 from beyond the arc in the first half. She still had an impact on the game in the first half, going 8-of-10 from the free-throw line. Jones’ 30 points brought her to 1,700 career points, moving past Janette Pieczynski (1,681 points) to reach seventh all-time in Shippensburg program history. In the third quarter, Jones found her jump shot to the tune of three 3-pointers. After the game, Jones discussed her mindset on offense and how it evolved throughout the game. “In the first quarter, my shots didn’t really fall. But coach tells me if they are not falling then get yourself to the basket,” Jones said. “I went to the basket, drew fouls, stayed aggressive and found my shot at the foul line which then led out to the 3-point line.” It was a big win for the Raiders, who moved past Kutztown in the PSAC Eastern Division standings. Jones cited the team’s four-game losing streak to the Golden Bears as well as having first place of the division on the line as reasons why she, as well as the rest of the team, played with some extra energy and intensity on Wednesday night. Sophomore Lauren Pettis also had a key performance off the bench in the Shippensburg victory. She tallied a season-high 14 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five blocks. Her efforts on the offensive boards played a big role in helping the Raider offense against Kutztown.
Photo by Jonathan Bergmueller/The Slate
Ariel Jones attempts a free throw during Wednesday’s home tilt against Kutztown University. Jones shot 9-of-11 from the free-throw line against KU. The Raiders wrapped up another successful week of basketball, and extended their winning streak to five games, with a 71-60 win on the road against Lock Haven University. The Raiders played a sloppy game, committing 21 turnovers and were down at halftime, but the team still managed to hang on for the win. Jones finished the game with 24 points, including going 8-of-8 from the free-throw line, four rebounds, four assists and three steals. She hit a key 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter to give the Raiders some momentum heading into the final quarter of play. Junior Destiny Jefferson began the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer, giving the Raiders a 54-47 lead. Up until that point in the game,
neither team had led by more than five points. Jefferson finished the game with 13 points, four rebounds and three assists. Lock Haven came within striking distance heading into the game’s final four minutes, but the Raiders went on a 7-0 run to extend the lead to 69-58 with 2:29 remaining. SU went on to win the game 71-60. After East Stroudsburg’s loss to Gannon University on Saturday, the Raiders are in sole possession of first place in the PSAC Eastern Division. However, the Raiders are set to square up with ESU (13-6, 9-4 PSAC) on Saturday in a contest that could have major implications on the standings throughout the rest of the season. Tip off is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Heiges Field House.
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Indoor T&F opens strong at Bucknell’s Gulden Invitational Abigail Lee Guest Writer
Photo courtesy of kobebryant/Instagram
Kobe Bryant embraces his daughter Gianna after winning the NBA Finals in 2009. Bryant and his daughter were among the nine passengers who died Sunday in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies
Sam Fegan Staff Writer
The sports world came to a screeching halt Sunday when TMZ reported that basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, 41, had died in a helicopter crash in Southern California. The world lost an NBA legend, a father, a coach and an entertainment icon all in one. Gianna Bryant, Kobe’s 13-year old daughter, was killed in the accident, too. The former Los Angeles Laker was traveling to a youth basketball game with Gianna and several others when the helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California. Bryant, a Philadelphia native and son of former 76er Joe Bryant, spent much of his childhood living in Italy as his father played professional basketball overseas. Bryant returned to the United States
following his father’s retirement in 1991 and played basketball at Lower Merion High School. After Bryant entered the 1996 NBA draft at just 17 years old, the Charlotte Hornets drafted him 13th overall and subsequently traded him to the Lakers. In his 20-year stint with the Lakers, Bryant won five NBA Championships, was named league MVP in 2008 and made 18 All-Star teams. Bryant famously scored 81 points — the second-most in a game in NBA history — against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. On an international stage, Bryant won gold medals with the USA Basketball team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics. Bryant grew basketball among an entire generation of fans; his ascent to greatness was synonymous with the NBA’s spike in popularity in the early 2000s.
Bryant is the only player to have two numbers retired by the same franchise. He donned No. 8 for the first half of his career and No. 24 during the latter half. Following Bryant’s career on the court, he ventured into the world of entertainment. In 2017, he wrote, narrated and directed his own animated short, “Dear Basketball,” for which he won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Bryant had managed his multimedia company, Granity Studios, which produced the series “Detail” on ESPN+ and “The Punies” podcast. Bryant also coached Gianna’s basketball team over the past two years, a hobby for which he showed great passion. Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa and their daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri.
The Shippensburg University men’s and women’s track-and-field teams competed well against Division I, II and III competition Saturday at the Gulden Invitational at Bucknell University. This was the first meet of the season for many of the athletes competing. A select few Raider athletes who competed once before winter break already had one meet under their belt, however. There were many good performances by the Raiders, who set the tone with good season openers. The highlight of the meet came when freshman Leah Graybill and redshirt sophomore Aaron Arp both won MVP of the meet with their 200-meter dash school records. Graybill won the women’s 200, running 25.49 and beating her previous school record from the first meet of the season. Arp placed second in the men’s 200 with a 21.81, which is good enough for an NCAA provisional mark. There were a number of other strong Raider performances in the 200, including senior Charles Bowman, who placed fourth at 22.27, and sophomore Roland Miles, who ran a 22.36. Senior Connor Oldt ran a 23.08, sophomore EJ Dorwil posted a 23.17, and junior Michael
Lingard notched a 23.19, all performances good enough for a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifier. Miles and Dorwil also hit NCAA provisional marks in the 60-meter dash. Miles placed second in the meet with a time of 6.80 and Dorwil finished third with a 6.85. Bowman also hit the NCAA provisional mark with his performance in the 60-meter hurdles, running 8.02 seconds and winning the event. As for the field events, redshirt sophomore Shamar Jenkins also hit an NCAA provisional mark in the long jump with a jump of 47 feet, 7 1/4 inches. The Raiders ended the meet with a flash, winning the men’s 4x400 meter relay — the final track event of the meet. The Raiders pulled through in a close finish, running 3:18.29 for an NCAA provisional mark with a relay team of Arp, freshman Eric Kirk, freshman Stephan Brown and Bowman. By the end of the meet, the Raiders had racked up 16 PSAC qualifiers on the women’s side and 26 on the men’s side. The Raiders will be split next weekend, as some will head back to Bucknell for the Bison Open & Multi while others compete in the National Invitational at Penn State University.
Shippensburg alumnus named Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach Rob Davis, class of ’92, played 12 seasons in the NFL Courtesy of SU Sports Info.
Shippensburg University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and Red Raider football All-American defensive lineman Rob Davis ’92 has been hired by the Dallas Cowboys as an assistant head coach. Davis played for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears before retiring on March 26, 2008. The first modern Red Raider to play in the NFL, Davis took over as
the Packers’ long snapper in 1997 and played 167 consecutive games — the third-longest streak in Green Bay history behind Brett Favre (255) and Forrest Gregg (187). Davis was also the first Red Raider to play in a Super Bowl on Jan. 25, 1998 as the Packers were defeated by the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII. Before making it in the NFL, Davis spent 1995 playing for the Baltimore Stallions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has the distinction of playing in a Super Bowl, Grey
Cup and NCAA playoff game; Davis and the Stallions won the 1995 Grey Cup after defeating the Calgary Stampeders, 37-20. After retiring as a player, Davis spent 11 seasons as the director of player development with the Green Bay Packers. He has also been a staunch advocate for community efforts in Wisconsin and worked as a life coach and motivational speaker. Davis was a standout on the defensive line for Shippensburg from 1988-92. He was a two-time All-Pennsyl-
vania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division selection, earning First Team honors in 1991. He is a two-time American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American who set the university record for most tackles by a lineman (353). A native of District Heights, Maryland, and a 1986 graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Prince George’s County, Davis went on to receive his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2014.
Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.
Rob Davis was hired onto Mike McCarthy’s staff in Dallas after spending 11 seasons as the director of player development for the Green Bay Packers.