Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Ship Life
Pie an RA for SCRC Olivia Wilson
Asst. Ship Life Editor
Throughout the past week, resident assistants Alycia LaLuz and David Maldonado travelled across Shippensburg University campus selling $2 shaving cream pies in order to raise money for the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC). The homecoming court announced its selection of the charity on Monday, Oct. 4, and dedicated all proceeds of their sales to the cause. Originally founded in 2010, the SCRC works to provide safe and accessible services and youth programs to communities. The members aspire to help each person in their community see their worth and reach their full potential. Since Shippensburg falls between
Franklin and Cumberland counties, community members can have a difficult time finding resources, and some of these county’s resources do not extend to Shippensburg. The SCRC works with existing stakeholders to meet educational and community needs not currently met. Some of the programs and service activities provided by SCRC include youth summer scholarship programs, youth food security programs, a teen leadership club and a food service called Hound Packs, which provides food-insecure students with backpacks of meals for each weekend. In order to raise money for SCRC, homecoming court members LaLuz and Maldonado have gone across campus holding their “Pie an RA” event. “I wanted to do a ‘Pie an RA!’ event ever since I became an RA in 2019. However, with
getting sent home early my first year and COVID restrictions my second as an RA it wasn’t until this year that I had the opportunity to combine that idea with raising money for Homecoming,” LaLuz said. They went to each dorm selling students $2 shaving cream pies, informing them they can pick any RA working at the table to pie. Though they are RAs for McCune Hall, they went to RAs from other dorms to help with the cause so that students can choose to pie their own RA. As well as selling pies to students, Maldonado set up a gofund.me to raise money. Their goal is to raise $1,000 by homecoming weekend. To support the cause, visit: www.gofund.me/3941c418. For more information on SCRC, visit: www.shipresources. org
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McCune residents pied the RA of their choice outside resident halls on Oct. 4 to raise money.
Recipe of the Week: Austin’s Ribs
Recipe courtesy of Austin Trevino
Ingredients: - Full rack of pork ribs - 1/4 cup garlic salt - 1 cup water - A 2 inch pan
Directions: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350. 2. Wash ribs removing blood, fat, and any excess from the packing process. 3. Rub down both sides with a healthy coating of garlic salt. 4. Add the ribs to the 2-inch pan along with the cup of water. 5. Let the ribs cook in the oven for 3-4 hours. The ribs should have a crispy exterior. 6. Flip the ribs after 2 hours. 7. Serve over rice or with a side salad.
Horoscopes By Two Mean Scorpios
Aries: Give teamwork a try; your sole view is not the only correct answer. As four planets move into your seventh house it may feel better to release the reins a bit. Don’t jump into commitment during the Mercury retrograde (but maybe keep it casual for once). Taurus: This week is even busier for you than last week as four planets move into your sixth house of work. Declutter your unorganized life while the Sun in Libra moves into the sixth house of wellbeing. Mercury retrograde will cause challenges for you to overcome. Gemini: Your ruling planet, Mercury, is in retrograde, so avoid buying new technology until after Oct. 18. However, as the moon moves into Libra, your fifth house of leisure will open you up to new relationships. Mind your boundaries, we all know how you can be (and Mercury is the planet of communication). Cancer: Mercury is retrograding in the area of family and home, don’t be surprised if tension brews in the dorm or at home. Try not to be so grumpy. Stay flexible and you should be fine; expect to finish big projects this week. Leo: October will be quiet. Now that the spotlight is off you (for once), take time to plan a trip in solitude or with a significant other. Your desire to travel will become irresistible as your third and ninth houses of travel. Virgo: Finally, time for the stability (that you crave so badly). The Libra sun moves into the second house highlighting daily routines. Use your money wisely this month while Mercury is in retrograde. Libra: It’s still your season — but not for long. The Mercury retrograde in Libra will bring you many problems. Learn to be deliberate in your actions and try to sidestep the issues that the retrograde brings you. Scorpio: Be sure to take time to rest as you delve into creative projects as the Libra Sun moves into your twelfth house of privacy and isolation. You don’t need to worry much about the Mercury retrograde this month. Sagittarius: Take time to actually relax and accept the new friendships that await this week. The new moon appears by your eleventh house in friendship. Move away from focusing on money and work but try to actually focus on something. Capricorn: Uncharacteristically, the planets are in your favor. The planets in your moon, Sun, Mercury and Mars line up. Your ruling planet, Saturn, is in the second house of income, expect a boost in your career and professional interests Aquarius: Hold off on launching any new ideas you have while Mercury is in retrograde. Pace yourself and don’t rush into those impulsive projects and pipe down the ambition a bit until Mercury is out of retrograde. Pisces: While Saturn, the planet of stability, is in an ideal place for you this week, don’t get too comfortable. New opportunities this week will send your tight and busy schedule awry.
Six films to stream for this Halloween Season Katie Huston
Asst. Ship Life Editor
Halloween season is officially upon us, and there are many activities for students to look forward to this year to celebrate. While planning trips to the pumpkin patch and deciding what candy to hand out this year, individuals can enjoy the horror and thriller media available at their fingertips. This year, streaming services developed a lengthy repertoire of films and television for your enjoyment this month. Here are six Halloween films for the season: 1. “Fear Street” The “Fear Street” trilogy came out on Netflix this past July. The three-part series follows stories in 1994, 1978 and 1666. Through all three movies viewers can get their fill of teen drama and campy frights. Check out these movies featuring a diverse cast and a leading LGBT relationship. The first film, “Fear Street Part 1: 1994,” follows a group of teens after they disturb an unleashed old evil in their town. They desperately try to evade and defeat the evil through the duration of the film. The second film, “Fear Street Part 2: 1978,” takes place at a summer camp and recounts a massacre that occurred there. A group of teens band together in order to survive the murder spree of a possessed counselor. “Fear Street Part 3: 1666,” the third and final film, follows both the roots of the evil in
the town as well as the survivors of the group in 1994 trying to put the curse to rest for good. It is highly recommended for those who crave ’90s quality horror at modern quality. These films are a necessary trilogy for those looking for a five and half hour Halloween binge. 2. “Hocus Pocus” If one has not been forced to watch “Hocus Pocus” every year at Halloween, they should watch it as soon as they can. The movie can be found on Disney+ to stream at any time. Taking place in the haunting town of Salem, a boy accidentally awakens three truly mischievous sister witches from the 17th century. As the Sanderson sisters wreak havoc on the town, a group of kids embark on putting them to rest and saving the children of Salem. This film is a classic Halloween watch since the ’90s. Let the magic into life this Halloween season and stream “Hocus Pocus” with friends and family. 3. “The Houses October Built” This terrifying film will fill all horror needs. It can be found on Hulu. The horror film follows a group of friends as they road trip to find haunted houses across the country. As the group attracts attention from a disturbed group of individuals, the trip begins to go sideways. Some may find this film a bit traumatizing. It’s light on the gore and heavy on the psychological trauma. This film is a twisted concept horror movie — perfect for twisted holiday needs.
4. “Halloweentown” The movie “Halloweentown” is another witchy watch for this Halloween. Marnie discovers that she is from a family of witches and that her grandmother lives in a town where everyday is like Halloween. Her mother raised her and her siblings away from it all, but when evil threatens the lives of her mother and grandmother — Marnie and her siblings must save the day. This Disney Channel Original was a staple in many childhoods, and perfect for a Halloween watchlist. On Disney+ all four movies about the Cromwell family’s adventures can be found this season. 5. “The Conjuring” The first two films of “The Conjuring” trilogy can be found on HBO Max. Both films are required binges for any horror fiend. Legendary actress of the horror genre, Vera Farmiga, stars as a paranormal investigator that is followed by a spirit. “The Conjuring” takes place in the 1970s as two paranormal investigators discover the dark history of the Perron home as they investigate a supernatural presence there. In the second film, “The Conjuring 2,” the paranormal investigators travel to London to help a single mother when her daughter is possessed by a demon and the investigators targeted by a spirit. The third film in the series is not currently on any streaming service. This series also includes films such as “Annabelle” and “The Nun” that are fan favorites in the genre. This
haunted series is another perfect fit for Halloween activities. 6. “The Witches” The final recommendation for this season is a nostalgic film for many. Both the 1990 and 2020 version of this film is found on HBO Max. “The Witches” plot is based on the Roald Dahl book by the same name. In both renditions of the film, an orphaned boy and his grandmother encounter real life witches at a convention. The boy quickly becomes a target of the children-hating witches. Every witch fanatic will find interest in this movie. Both films cast talented stars, Anjelica Huston and Anne Hathaway, respectively, as the Grand High Witch. While playing the villain, both take different angles to make and keep the character iconic. A tame film to close out these Halloween recommendations. This film is cute, but a must watch for someone wo hasn’t already watched or read the story this season. Be sure to give these movies a watch during regularly scheduled festivities this month. Halloween enthusiasts won’t regret these spooky films. For those who live on campus, be sure to check out how to sign up for Xfinity to stream more Halloween films and movies.
