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The Washington Center offers internships to SU students Colleen Bauer News Editor

Gillian Anthony, a representative from The Washington Center (TWC), will be visiting Shippensburg University this Thursday, Oct. 11. TWC offers several different types of internships, including semester-long internships in Washington, D.C., as well as a combined internship and studyabroad program in London, England. In addition to the internships, TWC offers one- or two-week-long academic seminars. Some of the internship programs it offers include international affairs, media and communications,

criminal justice and science and technology, among others. Internships are an important part of not only a student’s education, but also are a jumpstart to his or her future as well. Internships allow one to learn more than what was already learned in his or her major, and integrate it in the actual business world. According to TWC, a recent survey said 98 percent of its interns said the program significantly strengthened their career prospects. Students who have participated in TWC’s internships have come from more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the world.

Anthony will host several general information sessions on Oct. 11 to inform SU students more of what TWC’s internships have to offer. Anthony will be available in Dauphin Room 206 from 3:30-4:15 p.m., and from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Tuscarora Room. She will also be available in Reisner Dining Hall from 12:301:45 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Rimby at srrimb@ship.du, or visit TWC’s website, www.twc. edu, where you may also apply online for an internship. You may also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TWCInternships, or follow them on Twitter at @TWCInternships.

Speaker to discuss voter ID laws and supression at SU

A faculty member from the George Washington University Law School will give a presentation Oct. 10 at Shippensburg University on voter identification laws and voter suppression. The program, free and open to the public, is at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. It is sponsored by the university’s Black Heritage Committee and Office of Social Equity with support from the university’s communication/journalism, English, history/philosophy and political science departments, and the Office of Multicultural Student

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Spencer Overton will give a presentation at SU on Oct. 10. Affairs. Guest speaker is Spencer Overton and the title of his presentation is

“Voter Identification Laws and Voter Suppression.” Overton, head of President Barack’s 2008 transition team and a member of the Obama Administration’s Justice Department, has been a leader in the fight for voter rights for more than a decade. At George Washington University Law School he is an internationally respected expert on politics and voter rights. For more information contact Dr. John Bloom at jdbloo@ship.edu. - Courtesy of Shippensburg University

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On the campaign trail 2012 Giuseppe Macri

Staff Columnist The title fight for the White House moved from super-PAC sponsored commercials and constituent support rallies to the ring of the first nationally televised presidential debate of 2012 last Wednesday as Republican contender Mitt Romney championed the first round from incumbent President Barack Obama. The president spent the majority of the debate on the ropes as Romney jabbed at domestic issues like the economy and health care reform, dominating the fight in both presence and language, leaving President Obama with a number of missed opportunities. “I’m concerned that the path we’re on has just been unsuccessful,” Romney told viewers and attendees at the University of Denver during his opening statement. “The president has a view very similar to the view he had when he ran four years ago; that a bigger government, spending more, taxing more, regulating more — if you will, trickle-down government, would work. That’s not the right answer for America. I’ll restore the vitality that gets America working again,” Romney said. Targeting the Democratic Party ideals formed the basis of Romney’s arsenal against the president. Starting strong on the issue of taxes, Obama pointed out discrepancies and fiscal impossibilities in the Romney tax code and its pledge to cut highincome taxes and close tax loopholes. “For 18 months, he’s been running on this tax

plan. And now, five weeks before the election, he’s saying that his big, bold idea is ‘never mind.’ And the fact is that if you are lowering the rates the way you describe, Governor, then it is not possible to come up with enough deductions and loopholes that only affect high-income individuals to avoid either raising the deficit or burdening the middle class. It’s math. It’s arithmetic,” Obama said, referencing the widely popular speech former President Bill Clinton made at the Democratic National Convention. However, the president soon lost ground in the key areas of health care reform and the national economy, taking on a passive, intellectual demeanor in contrast to the animated, personable, verb-laden Romney looking for a fight. “That’s why I’d have regulation. But I wouldn’t designate five banks as too-big-to-fail and give them a blank check. That’s one of the unintended consequences of Dodd-Frank. It wasn’t thought through properly. We need to get rid of that provision, because it’s killing regional and small banks,” Romney said, referring to the Obama Administration’s controversial handling of the mortgage crisis. Topics like the economy and social welfare programs left Romney wide open to blows concerning his controversial career as C.E.O. of private equity firm Bain Capital, his remarks about the “47 percent” he cited as the number of people living off government and his private undisclosed fortune invested overseas and outside taxable jurisdiction; none of which were opportunities the

president took to strike back. Virtually every major network gave the victory to Romney in light of Obamt’s lackluster performance, narrowing Obama’s overall poll lead of 47 to 45 according to Reuters. In spite of the victory, Romney’s point bounce did not occur at a loss to the president, and according to the same postdebate poll, 43 percent of voters still believe President Obama has the right values to be president, compared to the 37 percent held by former Massachusetts Govr Romney. The same 43 percent agreed that Obama “understands someone like me” compared to 31 percent who felt the same about Romney. “It couldn’t have been the real Mitt Romney because the real Mitt Romney has been running around the country all year promising $5 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthy, but the fellow onstage last night did not know anything about that,” President Obama said in an attempt to gain media traction as he came out swinging at a rally in Denver last Thursday. “The real Mitt Romney said we do not need any more teachers in the classroom, but the fellow onstage said he loves teacher, and can’t get enough of them,” Obama said. The president’s new combative approach, coupled with a surprising campaign boost as the national unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent last Friday will make for a dramatic debate when Vice-President Joe Biden and V.P. running-mate Paul Ryan take the stage on Thursday, Oct. 11.

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Police Logs BURGLARY / THEFT On Wednesday, Sept. 26, at approximately 10:22 p.m., Steven Daprile and Cortez Covington of Lackhove Hall came to the university police to report a theft from their residence hall room. They reported that Daprile had lost his key to the room on Tuesday, Sept. 25. On Wednesday, both roommates had left the room and went to the CUB for approximately one hour. When they returned to the room they found that things had been moved around, and Daprile discovered that his wallet and its contents were missing. The wallet contained Daprile’s driver’s license, a bank card and a small amount of cash. A witness who was interviewed provided a description of a possible suspect, and the investigation into the incident is continuing. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF On Saturday, Sept. 29, at approximately 12:12 p.m., the university police were dispatched to the Little Red Schoolhouse along North Earl Street for a report of a possible break-in at that location. A witness reported that he was walking by the building when he noticed that the front door appeared to have been kicked open. Officers checked the building and found that someone had kicked the door open, leaving two visible footprints on the door. The door frame was heavily damaged and the dead bolt lock was dislodged from the door. Evidence was collected at the scene and the investigation is continuing. No damage estimate has been received as of this time. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, Sept. 30, at approximately 2:17 a.m., the university police were dispatched to the third floor of Mclean Hall for an anonymous report of an intoxicated person in one of the residence hall rooms. Officers responded to the room in question and located an intoxicated male inside the room who had vomited inside the room. The male was identified as Mitchell S. Burkhart, 19, of New Providence, Pa. Burkhart 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. Burkhart was evaluated and found to not be in need of any further medical attention. Burkhart was issued a citation for underage drinking and was then released at the scene. HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT On Monday, Oct. 1, at approximately 3:37 p.m., Anissa Freeman of Waynesboro, Pa., came to the university police to report damage to her vehicle. Freeman reported that the damage occurred on Friday, Sept. 28, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. while her vehicle was parked in the C-6 commuter parking lot. Freeman reported that she parked her vehicle in the lot and went to class, and when she returned she found damage done to the driver’s side rear quarter panel and driver’s side rear hubcap. No damage estimate is available at this time, and the incident remains under investigation. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA & DRUG PARAPHERNALIA On Monday, Oct. 1, at approximately 9:29 p.m., a university police officer made a traffic stop of a vehicle for a stop sign violation which had occurred at the intersection of Adams Drive and North Prince Street. Upon approaching the vehicle to speak with the operator the officer noticed a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. After completing the traffic stop investigation, the officer performed a consent search of the vehicle. During the vehicle search the officer located and confiscated a small quantity of marijuana and items of drug paraphernalia. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Darian M. Hardy, 18, of Naugle Hall, was taken into custody and was charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hardy was processed at the Cumberland County Booking Center and was then taken to his residence hall where he was released. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, Oct. 6, at approximately 11:43 p.m., university police officers were on routine patrol in the south storage parking lot when they observed a male walking in the lot carrying a can of beer. As the officers approached the male he attempted to conceal the can of beer behind his back. The officers stopped the male, and when asked, he produced an open can of Natural Light beer and turned it over to the officers. The male was identified as Jose V. Monson, 18, of North Prince Street. Monson showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol and was given a portable breath test which did show positive results for the presence of alcohol. Monson, a non-student, was issued a citation for underage drinking and was then released. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, Oct. 7, at approximately 5:33 a.m., several university police officers were investigating a vandalism incident at Mowrey Hall when they located an intoxicated individual sleeping on one of the couches in the lobby area of the building. The officers woke up the individual and identified him as James M. Fielder, 18, of North Wales, Pa. Fielder was found to be intoxicated and admitted to consuming alcohol at an off-campus location. Fielder was advised that he would be charged with underage drinking and was then released to a friend in Mowrey Hall who he was staying with.

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Reach Out program supports education in Dominican Republic Shippensburg University’s Reach Out program is sponsoring a Zumbathon Oct. 19 to raise funds for its project to support education in the Dominican Republic. The program is from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 19 in Henderson Gymnasium. Cost is $3 for SU students with ID, $7 for nonstudents who pre-register or $10 if they register at the door. Cost for a group of 10 or more is $20. Reach Out is a servicelearning project by the university’s Honors Program that provides curricular materials and support for the Pathways of Learning

School in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. Each year, honors students and faculty travel to Santo Domingo to implement new curricular materials and work with teachers and students at the school. To register for the event, go to www.ship.edu/honors/reachout. For more information on the program, follow the program on Facebook here, follow @SUReachOut on Twitter or send e-mail to reachout@ship.edu. - Courtesy of Shippensburg University

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How is a student refunded when he or she withdraws from the university? This is Part 2 of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211’ In reference to refund of charges/billing, the following outline applies: Tuition and fees: If you drop… Through drop period (first week) – you will be charged nothing Through second week – you will be charged 20% 3rd week – charged 40% 4th week – charged 50% 5th week – charged 60% After the 5th week – charged 100% of tuition and fees

For room and board: If you drop… Through drop period (first week) – you will be charged 10% Through second week – you will be charged 20% 3rd week – charged 40% 4th week – charged 50% 5th week – charged 60% After the 5th week – charged 100% of room and board This is now the 6th week of the semester. If you withdraw completely from the term from this point on, you will be charged 100 percent of tuition, fees, room and board. As always, if you have any questions regarding this information or any Financial Aid concerns, please speak to the Financial Aid office directly located in Old Main room 101. - Courtesy of the Financial Aid Office

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Everyone deserves some privacy Samantha Noviello Opinion Editor

If someone followed me around with a camera all day, they would get punched. Paparazzi are something that bother me so much, and I am not even the person they are following. Every day my Facebook and news sites are filled with new celebrity gossip. Now, I enjoy hearing things about celebrities that are not useless, such as Ellen DeGeneres helping schools in need or main actors in their movie reviews. But paparazzi take things too far. From the horrible pictures of Lindsay Lohan drugged out to humilating the unclassy Paris Hilton for wearing no underwear, I am tired of seeing it all. One of the events that has occurred that has really made me heated, was taking a picture of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, sunbathing topless on vacation in southern France. Now, we all know how free France is about such things, so why would anyone feel the need to intrude on her privacy? Privacy is a huge luxury

we have in this country and we all deserve it. I know Middletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is extremely popular and interesting to the world now, but let the woman breathe. No one, and I mean no one, would be OK with sunbathing topless and finding it on an Italian magazine the next day, especially Middleton. Celebrities get followed every day, everywhere they go and their lives are closely monitered. Is this right? Is our country so wrapped up in other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives and business that we actually have people getting paid to photograph people when they are not looking? I think everyone has thought about being a celebrity at least once. The money, the fame, the luxuries and all the attention; sounds great does it not? To me, it does not. I would rather live in a pretty little apartment, food on my shelves, clothes on my back and a wonderful career that I love before I took on the pressures and stress of being a celebrity. And honestly, I do not think many celebrities enjoy this attention. Having Twitter and being able to follow anyone you

want, I have learned that even they get annoyed. I follow Miley Cyrus on Twitter and she never has anything good to say about people watching and taking camoflauged pictures of her when she has no idea that they are even there. And why would she? I do not care about how much money one has, the luxuries one has or what kind of fame one carries around daily; everyone deserves privacy and the ability to get away for a moment. Middleton has become royalty and that is a huge deal around the world. But topless? Really? She is a beautiful woman and most would agree, but she is still a human being who deserves respect. It is not only females who deal with degrading pictures such as these, but let us face it, it occurs more often. Women are caught on camera with a weird look on their face to be made fun of, caught having a wardrobe malfunction or worse, in less clothes than they thought would ever be eopposed to the world. Except, people are being paid to take these pictures so they will never stop. Where are your morals people?

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May I have a seat at the bar? Ana Guenther

Asst. Opinion Editor This past summer, my family and I went on our annual vacation to Canada. We drove from Aston, Pa., all the way to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. We spent two days there, and then drove to Toronto where we spent another two days. The falls were beautiful and Toronto is, hands down, one of the best cities I have ever been to. Another aspect of Toronto that I loved was the drinking age, which is 19. I am 19, so needless to say, I enjoyed drinking legally there. It was not until we crossed the Canadian border into America that I really started to question why 21 was the drinking age in the U.S. I learned that in other provinces throughout Canada, the drinking age is 18. So why is it 21 in America? Does anyone else feel that number is somewhat random? In other countries like Europe, the age is even lower. I learned in my French class this semester that distilled wine is introduced to young children in France to familiarize them with alcohol. So if an 8-year-old can drink, why am I not allowed? Let us go over some brief history for a moment. Prior

to 1984, states in the U.S. were allowed to choose their legal drinking ages, and these ages varied from state to state. When prohibition was repealed in 1933, states set the age to purchase alcohol of 21. These ages remained constant until the early 1970s when states began lowering their purchasing and legal consuming age to 18. This was because the voting age was changed from 21 to 18 with the start of the 26th Amendment. Following me still? This age varied from 19 to 18 throughout the states up until the 1980s. Then Ronald Reagan came into the picture as the president and quite frankly, ruined all the fun. President Reagan established a commission to study drunk driving rates in America. One of the 39 recommendations the commission outlined was that a uniform drinking age be introduced to the U.S. Thus, The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 was born. If a lower drinking age can work in other countries in the world, why would it not work in the U.S.? The government tells me I am allowed to operate a vehicle at 16, which is not just a responsibility, but a liability. The government says I am allowed to choose who runs the country I live in at 18.

This has the effect to change my life for better or worse and the lives of those around me by voting in elections. The government says I am allowed to go off to war at 18. Think about it. At 18-years-old, I could be thrown into combat, handed a gun and be told to defend my country. OK, here is an example. A soldier comes back from Afghanistan, and he or she is still under the age to drink legally. This soldier has been away from home for a while and has no doubt gone through traumatic experiences. Why should this soldier not be able to just sit down at a bar and enjoy a beer? I think that 19 is a perfectly acceptable age to drink legally in the U.S. Most 19-year-olds are in college and are adults who are not planning Senior Week houses, but future careers. Now, I know opposition for this opinion will just tell me I am being bitter. Well, I do not care. I am an adult who manages school work, extracurricular activities and a job, while still pulling good grades. I do not have a criminal record, and I have never been pulled over while driving. I follow the rules. All I am asking for in return is a seat at the bar.

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What Grinds My Gears: “I have a feeling,” said technology N F Celebrity Boxing ICK

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Asst. Sports Editor You know what grinds my gears, Celebrity Boxing. We have heard about all the crazy shows that are on TV now. From fat redneck princesses to scripted Amish people, the shows we are forced to watch are disgusting. Yet, can you believe that America is about to produce something even more offensive than those? In this corner we have Nadya “The Octomom” Suelman, who managed to gain fame by popping out 14 babies and getting her own TV show and the other corner we have Patricia “The Tanning Mom” Krentcil who gained fame for bringing her 6-year-old daughter into a tanning bed. I can just hear Bruce Buffer calling it now, “Let’s get ready to suffer!” Yeah it looks like the two most infamous mothers in America are scheduling a “boxing” match sometime in the near future. Life as we know it is clearly over. Remember when “mom” was the person who took care of you from birth until adulthood and made

the home a real home? Well that “mom” does not exist. You can thank women like this for that. Apparently the “Tanning Mom” has challenged Suelman to a couple rounds in the ring. Now, Suelman, who is always looking for work, has boxed before. In an article by The Huffington Post, it claims she did compete in Celebrity Boxing before but has been banned because she owes money. Suelman tried a career at pornography to make money but was met with what the Post calls “bad reviews.” It is porn, how can anyone get a bad review in porn? There are people who have intercourse with horses and this woman gets a bad review? That is saying something. It just sickens me that the term celebrity is so construed. These women are not celebrities. They should not be famous. Why are we giving these women work? The only thing they have in common is they both could be mistaken for your

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dad’s baseball glove; leathery and old. Yet, they are now getting way more publicity than the suffering families in the country or the depletion of jobs. These women have work but families of five are struggling? Thanks America. South Park said it best last week referring to the fact the bar has been lowered. Society fails to see the wrong in this. We look at the Octomoms of the world and say, “I do not know why but I want to see more of you.” We might never get the bar back up to where it was before, so we are going to be stuck with these idiotic shows. America is a giant letdown. Now you wonder why China is beating us. Maybe this fight will never happen, and maybe scallops might fly out of my pants. If people will pay to see it, then it will go down. The hope for humanity will slowly curl up in the fetal position and wait to be curb stomped. Does no one understand that Krentcil is famous for child endangerment? Since when do we congratulate someone for reproducing a football team? I cannot believe that anyone is condoning this and yet, why should any of us be surprised? One day I cannot wait to tell my children about the fight of the century. No, not the “Rumble in the Jungle,” not the “Thrilla in Manila,” not even “Holyfield-Tyson II,” the one with the ear biting. No, the fight I will be referring to is the “Clash of the Trash.” Maybe this is what the Mayan’s foresaw when they ended their calendar in 2012. God help us.

Peter Hartwell, associate of a research and development initiative, focused on the creation of sensory technology, and spoke out to the public about a project of his. This is no ordinary project. In fact, the main emphasis of the scheme is to bring sensory feelings, like the ability to detect odor and be aware of its environment, to computers and other technological devices. Hartwell explains, “It is about bringing awareness to the computer power we have created. Right now, technology is blind, deaf and dumb to its surroundings.” This will change everything we knew or will know about the advances of technology, and how it can affect our communities and societies. When I ﬁrst ran across this article, I thought the idea of a computer having feelings or senses at all was a complete joke. But the more I researched the possibilities, the more interested and caught up

I got in the depths of what could really be in our future. Will machinery become so advanced that, to some extent, it will take the jobs of average citizens in countries around the world? Will technological advances be the best thing to happen to us or the worst? Now that I think about it, never have I even contemplated the idea of a machine being, quite literally, smarter and more capable at average tasks than a human being. Some say that the human mind is the most powerful instrument to ever be introduced to this earth, but is it possible that we may be the cause of our own destruction? Although we have so much machinery and technology surrounding us, we are still blind to how these devices work. Only a handful of professionals can take apart your average iPhone 4S and reassemble it. The notion that we are even remotely capable of ﬁguring out how to improve and rewire any type of advanced technology is out of the question for many. So what does this mean when

the advancements become so far beyond our reach that they exceed our very intellect? Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, I believe that the advancements are important, but I feel that it is going a bit over the edge. If you think about it, the progress we have made in the last 10 years is a little ridiculous. From 2D video games all the way to 3D, high deﬁnition phones that can literally take the place of any camera from before the year 2000. I know the technological era will not come to a halting stop, but I am personally unaware of what is to come next. I am only 19-years-old and I can tell that things will be much, much different for me when I reach my mid-40s and can barely tell what is going on with the generations that will come after me. I feel like technology is becoming more intellectual than humans, but all I can hope is that technology does not “feel” the same way I do. Only time will tell, I suppose.

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Pay it Forward Movement SARAH MONTANNARI & ALLY OPPMANN Staff Writers

“You have a choice. You can either be a passive victim of circumstance or you can be the active hero of your own life.” ~Bradley Whitford It was shaping up to be a long night. I was drained from consecutive nights of spending more time with my textbooks than my pillow. A mountain of homework yet loomed ahead that I did not have the strength to climb. Every second of the day was prerecorded: classes, meetings, observation hours, everything. And now I was stuck in the closing shift at work. Can anyone relate? (I have no doubts; we are all in the same ship). I usually embody a “tackle-the-world” philosophy. But there are always times when all of my efforts seem to lead to the world tackling me. I dwelled upon these thoughts as I sliced pizzas, admittedly wallowing a bit in how miserable my life

has turned out to be. (Did I mention I can tend to be a little melodramatic?) When it was ﬁnally time to start cleaning up, I was feeling pretty discouraged. As I sloshed a bucket of dirty water back to the kitchen, I passed one of the gentlemen who work with me. Distracted by my own histrionic angst, I simply lowered my eyes and just slipped past him. When I later reﬂected upon that interaction, Bradley Whitford’s quotation popped into my head. All that night, I had been a passive victim of circumstance. I was letting all of the circumstances of my life (homework, late shifts at work, commitments for which I volunteered) overwhelm me. When I let these circumstances overwhelm me, I lose my drive to “tackle-theworld.” All of the potential that I have as an individual is dulled because I am no longer allowing myself to creatively and positively control how I interact with the world around me. Instead, like in my encounter with

the gentleman at work, I am reduced to pathetic excuses that serve to just allow me to scrape by. In contrast, Whitford dares me to be the active hero in my life. Inside of this challenge is the call to continuously choose an attitude to live by 100 percent of the time. The choice is not made as a result of my circumstances but, rather, in response to them. That night at work, my attitude was a result of my circumstances: I was discouraging because I felt discouraged. If I could go back, I would change my attitude to a response in spite of my circumstances. Instead of passing the gentleman by, I would offer a smile and a friendly, “How are you doing?” When we act as the active hero in our own lives, we then empower others to do the same. So, I join Whitford and challenge you to be the active hero in your own life – starting right now! It’s what I aim to do. Find us on Facebook: Pay it Forward ShipU.

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he shared some of his orpossum, and students who ange juice with her in a were brave enough got their small cup. picture taken with the large Mindy also caused a lot boa constrictor. of laughter when she deWhen Bill Hoffman, the cided to take off students’ leader and owner of the hats and drop them to the Animal Rentals group, gave floor while sitting on their Mindy a break from posshoulders. ing for pictures he took the While Mindy was the time to give students some main attraction for many interesting information and students, Olivia the oposfacts about her. sum attracted attention He informed students from others. that Mindy is 6 years old, Mark Szafran, anothbut intellectually she is er lead trainer from the that of a 22-month-old group, explained to stuand emotionally that of a dents that he took Olivia 2-month-old. in when she was only 1 He explained that she is Photo by Jessica Weibley month old after her mothtwice as smart as the older was hit by a car. est dog and about as chal- SU students took thier picture with a whiteHe warned students lenging to take care of as a throated capuchin monkey named Mindy, and that if they looked into child. were allowed to hold other various animals. her eyes they would fall When she was not posin love with her, and ing for pictures, Mindy Austin Davis, a freshman der and showed interest in many exclaimed that they enjoyed her waffle and in- at SU, had an interesting his orange juice bottle. teracted with the students encounter with Mindy when Davis was so intrigued by did not want to let her go who stopped by to see her. she climbed up on his shoul- this adorable animal that after holding her for a few

seconds. Szafran also informed students that not all possums are as friendly and docile as Olivia. Also soaking up some attention at the CUB was Jesse James, a Geoffroy’s cat whose breed originates in South America. They are often found in countries such as Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. Students were not allowed to pick Jesse James up and hold him, but they had the opportunity to pet him and take pictures of him as he paced around on a table placed in the Great Hall. This Homecoming event organized by the Activities Program Board definitely proved to be a hit. Students were thrilled to have their picture taken and interact with all of the animals.

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Asst. Photo Editor Students may have wondered what was going on when they passed by several animals in the CUB’s Main Hall on Thursday, Oct. 4. As part of Homecoming Week, the Activities Program Board invited “Mindy and Friends,” a group from Chicago, to visit SU for a day. Their main attraction, a white-throated capuchin monkey named Mindy, fit in very well with this year’s Homecoming theme. Along with Mindy, there were also other animals such as a Geoffroy’s cat, a chinchilla, a snake and a opossum. Students had the opportunity to get pictures taken with Mindy and Olivia the

Homecoming committee cranks out a successful homecoming week Henry Barrett Staff Writer

Each year, Shippensburg University’s Homecoming Committee stirs it up with fresh new themes intended to set the tone of celebration for Homecoming. Last year, “What Happens in Ship,” the Las Vegas casino-themed manifestations were met with sizeable fanfare. Because of the successful turnout last year, the Homecoming committee’s new theme, “Ship, the Main Attraction,” a carnival-themed week of festivities, was intended to outshine last year’s Homecoming Week theme. On Monday, Oct. 1, the SU Homecoming Committee hosted the first event of many. Monday night’s party, dubbed, “Game Night,” was an entertaining jamboree in which many students enjoyed pizza, games of bingo, milk-bottle-throw games and a wide array of

tossing games an evening that provided of theme dinfun for everyners in the one. dining halls Also, the on campus participants followed by had the opporthe Lip Sync tunity to win affair. prizes from An even succeeding in more excitvarious coming weekend petitions held was ushered at the party. in by the FriThese prices day Spirit varied from Rally. small items, Spirit and such as candy, Competition to larger items Chairpersuch as a digison Kelsey tal camera. Reube said, The Home“I hope that a coming comlot of people mittee made attend the plans to host rally because special events we have prefor the rest of pared quite Photo by Alexa Bryant the week as a show for well. them with The Homecoming Comittee gave students something to do On Wednesour dance day, Oct. 4 every day during their carnival themed Homecoming Week, t r o u p e , in the quad, including their annual Lip Sync Competition. cheerleadthere was a ers and titions fought between Shortly after, a laser battle of the campus. marching band. Our spirit teams of individuals who tag fest took place on the “Battle of the Campus” remains intense as our are formed by university quad in front of the liwas a series of compeRaider football team anticclubs and friends alike. brary. Thursday brought

ipates a strong victory on Saturday against the Long Island University football team. It is important for all students to come out and proudly display our colors before they hit the parties on Saturday evening.” Executive chair of the committee Sam Stambaugh, and Special Events Chairperson Travis Horton expressed their ideas with pride and joy on Monday evening. “We encourage all students to come and partake in this week of festivities,” Stambaugh and Horton said. School spirit and pride are imperative to a happier, more exciting campus life. They are also a vital connection to the communities and organizations off campus too. The proceeds generated by the Homecoming Week festivities were given to Better Days Animal League and Women In Need organizations.

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The Nimble Arts Circus brightens a rainy day at Ship Ashley Stoudnour Asst. Copy Editor

The Nimble Arts Circus flipped into Shippensburg University Tuesday evening and wowed the crowd in the CUB MPR through its skilled, awe-inspiring circus routines. The five-person act is composed of a bow-tie juggler, a fabric-flipping princess, a twisting-pixie acrobat, a canister-rolling businessman and a weightless trapeze goddess. There were three acts, each lasting 20-30 minutes. Each was slightly different, incorporating an alternative talent from the five performers. It felt much like being at a circus with bright colors and silly costumes for each act. The final show began with Alyssa Morar, a New England performer who amazed the crowd with her aerial fabric stunts. During her performance, she did dramatic drops where she would roll out of the fabric and effortlessly catch herself before hitting the ground. The stunts produced loud gasps from the audience

members who watched her flip and fly through the air like it was simple. Following a flawless performance by Morar, the goofy and charming Tony Duncan came out to juggle and roll a red ball on some boxes. He was a bit clumsy and dropped the ball (literally and figuratively), but he was still funny and a good addition to the group. After the clown-like act of Duncan, trapeze artist Aimee Hancock climbed a hula hoop suspended in the air. She flipped upside down and caught the hands of Melissa Knowles; a tiny, pixie-like performer who flipped and flew much like a fairy would. It was a stunning and shocking performance as Hancock held onto Knowles while she bent and contorted herself in the air. At one point Knowles slid down the entire length of Hancock’s body, landing on Hancock’s feet. She then rolled off of her feet and twisted toward the ground. The crowd lit up with gasps and applause. The final act was a comedic performance by Keith Kaplin, who began the act

dressed up in a business suit and tapping a pencil against a desk looking stressed. He resembled the entire campus during finals week. Kaplin’s act involved placing a board on top of a very small cylinder and balancing/rocking on top. He started off on a desk and kept adding cylinders until eventually he was balancing on nothing but stacks of cylinders. Tension built as the crowd watched eagerly to see if he was going to fall or accomplish standing on top of them all. But with a cool demeanor, he stood up on five cylinders, at least six feet off the ground, and did not break a sweat. The Nimble Arts Circus Performance was a variety of acrobatic, aerial, trapeze and balancing acts that made the crowd laugh, gasp and cheer. Although it was a small crowd, the five members of Nimble Arts Circus performed to their best ability with energy and charisma, making SU feel like Cirque du Soleil. It was an unexpected performance that was surprising and entertaining.

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The Nimble Arts Circus entertained SU students with a bow tie juggler, ribbon acrobat and many other circus acts.

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Louis Armstrong and again by Frank Sinatra. Justin pulled up a lucky member of the audience to dance with him during part of the song. Seth Baker slowed things down once more with the Goo Goo Dolls’

Next up was Fab 5, followed by Off-Constantly with their lip-synch of the On Thursday, Oct. 4, Maroon 5 hit “Payphone.” Shippensburg University Act V, the fourth group held its annual Lip Sync act, brought Disney back competition in celebration into the show with “The of Homecoming Week. Nightmare Before ChristThe show opened up with mas’” “Oogie Boogie Song.” masters of cereThe show began mony SU alumnus to wind down with 5 Sam Depree and Ringed Circus’ percurrent student formance of Britney Jean Martinez. Spears’ “Circus.” First up was They ended their Gage and the Lacksong with “It’s Brithove Ladies, who ney, Ship,” a Glee delivered a high reference for those energy perforunfamiliar with the mance of Aqua’s show. “Barbie Girl.” The finale was an By the time Gage excellent mash-up of and the Lackhove Devo’s “Whip It” and Ladies were done Reel 2 Real’s “I Like the crowd was to Move It.” going crazy and The light-hearted ready for Chelsea songs, ridiculous, yet Scomak’s tribute to fun costumes and Michael Jackson. smashing choreograShe gave M.J. phy made In-Motion a run for his monDance Troupe’s finaey as she danced le worth rememberacross the stage ing. while “singing” Two dance offs, along to “Billy one between several Jean.” audience volunteers Photo courtesy of Jessica Weibley and the second beFollowing Scomak was DJ Bark- Students lip synched to their tween members of doll, who slowed favorite songs to raise money for the Homecoming things down with court entertained the The Script’s “Man the Better Days Animal League audience while the that Can’t Be and Women in Need. panel of faculty judgMoved.” es determined the Audience members “I’m Still Here.” His eye winners of each category teared up at his soulful per- patch and pirate boots (solo and group acts). formance as he made his were a shout out to the DisGage and the Lackhove way down the front of the ney film “Treasure Planet,” Ladies and Ben Woodward audience with his sleeping for which the song was both went home with the bag and sign in hand. written. $250 second-place prizes. Following Barkdoll Wrapping up the indiA drum roll was requestwas Ben Woodward, also vidual performances was ed by the MCs before the known as “Ben Yonc.” Otto Wallenmeyer, who first-place winners were He worked the crowd rocked out to George Mi- announced, and the audiwith his “Rocky Horror- chael’s “Careless Whisper,” ence gladly provided one esque” drag show perfor- complete with saxophone for them. mance of Lady GaGa’s and an ’80s club appropriThe In-Motion Dance “Born This Way.” Next ate outfit. Troupe easily won first was Andrew Fleming, who With the soloists out of place in the group categosynched Blessid Union of the way it was time for the ry while Chelsea Scomak Souls’ “Brother My Broth- group acts. won in the soloist category. er.” First up were the Throw- Both left the Memorial AuThe show got a little old backs, who performed ditorium with $500 and school when Justin Mohn “Ain’t No Mountain High bragging rights. performed “Mack the Enough” by Marvin Gaye Knife,” as made popular by and Tammi Terrell.

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projects are major accomplishments of art and conStaff Writer sist of multiple techniques that Feller has mastered The SHAPE Gallery, lothroughout the years. cated in the heart of downThe art displayed at the town Shippensburg, is SHAPE Gallery can only be hosting the Zen exhibit, feaexplained as a unique experience. With her ability to heat glass and manipulate it into different shapes, textures and colors, Feller continues to study and to create art with glass to this day. Feller said, “Glass has taught me a new type of patience which carries over into other aspects of my life.” Zizzi’s art works of wood and photography are demonstrated through the manipulation of light, and are done through meditation in Photos by Charles Mitchell Jr. natural settings. His abArtists showcase their pieces at the SHAPE Gallery stract art, which has gotten

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turing the works of artists Deborah Feller and Tony Zizzi. Feller started creating art with glass in 1982 and opened her business “The LeTort Glass Studio” in 2002. Each of Feller’s

him major notoriety across the country is creatively displayed also in the exhibit. In his pursuit of special moments, Zizzi creates his art through the light around him which can only be achieved at certain times of the day. Zizzi finds the perfect combination of Kelvin temperatures of light with correct shutter speeds to create optical perfection in his portraits and artwork. The result can only be explained as breathtaking photography and woodwork. Zizzi was quick to point out his process of becoming one with the nature around him by always meditating before taking his photos or starting a project, and by using museum-grade materials to complete his artwork. The art displayed by each

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artist is a feast for the eyes free to the public and will be and should not be missed. on display now through Oct. The SHAPE Gallery hours 26. are from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Zen exhibit is open and

Christopher Cross and LRB sailed to Shippensburg Charles Mitchell Jr. Staff Writer The H. Ric Luhrs Performance Arts Center continued its concert series with Christopher Cross and the Little River Band on Saturday night. These two artists played to a semi-packed audience that remained spellbound for both performances. The Little River Band opened the show by bringing people to their feet, starting with the classic rock tune “Man on Your Mind,” followed by “Happy Anniversary” that allowed the crowd to get involved and turned the tune into a sing-along. The Little River Band then greeted the audience, congratulated Shippensburg University on its Homecoming football win and continued at a slower pace, bringing the crowd to the mellow ballads “Take it Easy on Me” and “Remi-

niscing,” a hit for the band from 1978. After an acknowledgement to all military personnel providing service for this country, the band started with timeless classics “Hang On” followed by “The Night Owls” that turned the concert into a celebration. The energy that came from the audience made the night shine as the band continued to get the crowd involved by singing to the tune “Lady.” By the end of their set, Little River Band had taken the audience on a ride through the ’70s and ’80s musically and ended with the song, “Lonesome Loser,” that left the crowd cheering for more. As the night progressed, the five-time Grammy winner Cross and his five - piece band took the stage humbly. Starting with the hit “All Right” he then addressed the crowd. Cross comment-

ed on how he finds his music mostly at flea markets and yard sales now and he thanked the audience for their attendance and also thanked The Little River Band for opening. It was obvious that the LRB had the crowd hungry for more, but Cross had something up his sleeve during his performance. Cross then played an acoustic version of the tune “Lemon’s Theme,” while having a video clip from the television show masterfully setting the tone for a backdrop. The crowd was simply amazed as Cross continued with his critically acclaimed tune, “Sailing” that everyone was waiting for. The tunes “Swept Away” and “Think of Laura” were recognized as the theme from the daytime show “General Hospital” soon followed. The hits continued as Cross spoke to the crowd between songs and gave homage to

writers and co-producers, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen, as he played “Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You

Can Do).” The night ended with Cross playing “Ride Like the Wind,” another Grammy hit. Both performances

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had their special moments and at night’s end, it was clear why these two artists are still adored by audiences around the world.

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Entertainment icon Liza Minnelli to perform at Luhrs

The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents An Evening With Liza Minnelli on October 19, at 8 p.m. Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special “Legends” Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy, is one of the entertainment world’s consummate performers. In film, on stage and in television, Liza has won critical acclaim, a multitude of fans, and recognition from her peers in show business, giving new dimension and credibility to the word “superstar.” Considered one of America’s true legends, Liza began her professional career at an early age, 16, in 1963, in an Off-Broadway revival of the musical “Best Foot

Forward,” for which she received rapturous notices and her first award, the Theatre World Award. It would be the first among many show business honors. She had been seen earlier on movie screens in films that showcased her superb acting abilities, including her first film role opposite Albert Finney in “Charlie Bubbles,” followed by “The Sterile Cuckoo,” which won Liza her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In 1972 her movie career peaked when she played Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.” The film won eight Oscars, including Best Actress for Liza. The role also earned her a Golden Globe and a British Film Academy Award. The unqualified success of “Cabaret” put Liza

on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week. In 1981, she co-starred with Dudley Moore on the big screen in the classic “Arthur,” going on to make the sequel “Arthur 2” in 1988. Liza starred in the first concert ever filmed live for television in 1972. The seminal “Liza with a Z” produced a Top 20 album and won the Emmy for Outstanding Single Program and the prestigious Peabody Award. In between her many TV and film roles, Liza has never stopped touring and has long been considered one of the most exciting concert performers, electrifying audiences around the world and setting records at the most prestigious venues, from the Palladium in London and Opera House in Sydney, to the Olympia

Theatre in Paris and New York’s historic Carnegie Hall, where one of Liza’s greatest triumphs was her unprecedented three-week concert engagement in 1987. One of the greatest and most acclaimed show business triumphs of all time was Liza’s record-setting in-concert engagement at Manhattan’s famed Radio City Music Hall in 1991, where Liza played to packed houses for three weeks, followed by a return engagement. The show was called, “Stepping Out,” after Liza’s film of the same name, which was released around the same time. She stunned audiences around the world, including London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall, with the sold-out show. In 2010, following a much

talked about cameo in “Sex Billy Stritch. The CD deand the City 2,” Liza re- buted to great reviews. leased “Confessions,” which -Courtesy of H. Ric Luhrs was recorded with her long- Performing Arts Center time collaborator, pianist

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Counterpoint rocks Georgia through the weekend Erin Towsen Staff Writer

About four months ago I discovered Counterpoint Music Festival online and instantly decided I was going. Counterpoint is located in Fairburn, Ga., which is about a 12 hour drive from Shippensburg, including stops. The 2012 Counterpoint festival is the first of what will become an annual production by MCP Presents.

The festival started on Thursday, Sept. 27 and ran through Saturday, Sept. 29. Festival attendees were allowed to enter the venue starting at 10 a.m. The venue was located back a long, winding, rural road, where you would get in line to receive your wristbands and have your cars searched. Cars were directed to a camping location and attendees would set up there

ed at the Beat Tent and Stokeswood started at the Backbeat Tent. After Abakus was Nobody Beats the Dum, Adventure Club, Beats Antique and Big Gigantic; who finished off the night around midnight. At the Backbeat Tent after Stokeswood were Trench, ABDECAF, RUN DMT, and a performance by Up Until Now. Friday started off with Rhythm Monks at the Beat Tent. During the day, Counterpoint was hit with rain and had to cancel some shows. After the rain cleared big name electronic acts like MIMOSA, Atmosphere, Crystal Castles, M83, Feed Me, Excision and AVICII were on. EDM legend Bassnectar was on the Point stage from 10:15-midnight and the night ended with acts like R3BAH, Treasure Fingers, A-Trak and Alesso. On the final day of the Photo by Erin Towsen festival, Saturday, acts Music Festival started at noon. Atlanta na-

tents. The venue had an east and west camping areas, one located on each side of where the stages were located in the middle of the venue. The venue had four performance areas the Point Stage, Counterpoint Stage, Beat Tent and Backbeat Tent. On Thursday, artists only performed at the Beat Tent and the Backbeat Tent. At 5 p.m. Abakus start-

Concert goers rock-out to live music at Counterpoint

tive Big Boi (known as the better half of the tag-team OutKast) was at the festival and played classic hits like “Ms. Jackson,” “The way you move,” “Shutterbug,” and “New daddy fat saxxx.” Steve Angello of the Swedish House Mafia took over the Point stage a few hours after Big Boi and played hit songs like “Save the World,” “Antidote” and “Don’t you worry child.” Zeds Dead played at the Beat Tent for over an hour and dropped hits like “Coffee break” and his remix of “Mercy.” The duo even dropped a classic of the ’90s called “Song 2” by Blur. Skrillex brought a huge crowd to the Counterpoint Stage at 8:45p.m. He hypnotized his audience with a light and laser show and bursts of hundreds of glowtsicks were being thrown from the crowd during drops. Near the end of his set he asked everyone to raise their lights while playing

songs like “Cinema” “Kyoto” and “My name is Skrillex.” Directly after Skrillex was Pretty Lights on the Point Stage, which was connected to the Counterpoint Stage. Pretty Lights calmed the crowd after an intense performance by Skrillex. He played his new songs like “You Get High” and “So Bright” as well as old hits like “Finally Moving,” and “Still Night.” His set was finished with fireworks that seemed to last forever, which made for a perfect ending of the shows on the main stages. The final shows at the tents on Saturday included performances by Ghostland Observatory, Alvin Risk, Laidback Luke and Zedd. Aside from the artists Counterpoint supplied many other things for the festival-goers to do. Art installments, a ferris wheel, shops, small pond and various food vendors encompassed the rest of the festival grounds.

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Hip-Hop Happenings

Rappers Murs and Fashawn create a sound as unique as they are. Britton Kosier

Staff Columnist Although it has been attempted numerous times in hip-hop, creating a successful collaboration album with two established artists is rare. So when Murs and his manager were discussing the idea of teaming up with another artist on his next project, they knew they had to find a complimentary partner. Enter Fashawn. On “This Generation,” Murs assumes the role of savvy veteran. Fashawn sets the tone for the energy in most of the songs, at the same time holding his own aside his lyrical-heavyweight counterpart. Even though Murs had already been in the game for 10 years before Fashawn released his first studio-recorded mixtape, the left-coast duo mesh tremendously well together. On a majority of the tracks, they take a back-and-forth approach that takes their music back to the essence of hip-hop. Murs and Fashawn decided to name the album “This Generation” because of their agreement on Generation Y’s uniqueness. The two wanted to capture their mutual feelings of the current state of hip-hop and how hip-hop has become a melting pot of sounds. The twosome take your ears straight to classic Cali rap with the track “64 Impala,” but take you across

the country throughout the entire album. Murs said in an interview that hip-hop does not sound like the particular place an artist is from anymore. His and Fashawn’s goal was to just make music that represented our generation, not just the West Coast. By all means, do not mistake Murs and Fashawn’s admission to a blended sound with lack of WestCoast pride. Murs has pulled so many important strings behind the scenes for a lot of California artists, like Pac Div and now Fashawn. Murs is known for putting up his own money to support independent West Coast rappers. In 2009, Fashawn’s first studio album was also a collaboration. Like the Blu album I wrote about last week for “Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them,” Fashawn released “Boy Meets World” with production done completely by L.A. producer, Exile. We live in a time period in which you can be around the entire world in minutes without leaving your seat. Our generation knows less mystery and has a thirst to expand. Murs and Fashawn have expanded from their West Coast based music on this collaboration and have appropriately named the project after what they believe to be the cause for expansion, “This Generation.”

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October is in the air, and baseball season is starting to heat up. As we are in full swing into the MLB playoffs, it is time to look back on a year of surprises and disappointments. We will look back at our preseason picks and find out where we went wrong. Then we will pick and choose our outcome from this postseason and find out who is going to go all the way. No one could have thought up the postseason picture that we have now, but as we did in the beginning of the year, we will try our hand at predicting what happens. NL East: Sam’s pick: Philadelphia Phillies (104-58) Nick’s pick: Philadelphia Phillies (97-65) Nick: The Phillies could not get into any sort of groove this season. Injury after injury plagued the defending NL East Champs, and with Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay not pitching up to par the Phillies succumbed to the young Nationals. NL East Winner: Washington Nationals: Nick: The young crew in Washington really got things done. With key additions to their pitching staff with Gio Gonzalez and Edwin Jackson, the Nats took over. Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg proved that patience is a virtue as the Nationals finally can taste postseason baseball. NL Central: Sam’s pick: Cincinnati Reds (88-74) Nick’s pick: Cincinnati Reds (91-71) NL Central Winner: Reds Nick: The Reds simply brought in Matt Latos and slowly destroyed the competition. With big bats Joey Votto and Jay Bruce and a

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THE HOT CORNER: PLAYOFF EDITION

Nick and Sam take a gander at their season predictions from last February

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fireball closer in Aroldis Chapman, the Reds took the NL Central easily. Injuries could have caused a problem but Todd Frazier came up huge to fill in when Votto went down and the Reds can now see October again. NL West: Sam’s pick: San Francisco Giants (86-76) Nick’s pick: Arizona Diamondbacks (93-69) NL West Winner: San Francisco Giants Sam: I wrote back in February that Buster Posey was going to have a critical role in building this team back into a playoff contender. Look what he did. It just goes to show how critical Posey is to this team. AL East: Sam’s pick: New York Yankees (98-64) Nick’s pick: New York Yankees (98-64) AL East Winner: Yankees Sam: Nick and I both had inklings that the Yankees would crush the AL East. We just did not expect that the Yankees would be fighting for the AL East title with a game left in the season. Whatever the case, the Yankees will be making an impact in the post-season. AL Central: Sam’s pick: Detroit Tigers (94-68) Nick’s pick: Detroit Tigers (95-67) AL Central Winner: Detroit Tigers Nick: Miguel Cabrera. That is all you have to say here. The first Triple Crown winner since Carl “Yaz” Yastrzemski in 1967 says a lot. With Justin Verlander leading the pitching staff and Cabrera and Prince Fielder leading the offense the Tigers showed why they de-

served to be division champions. AL West: Sam: L.A. Angels (96-66) Nick’s pick: L.A. Angels (9270) AL West Winner: Oakland Athletics Nick: This was such a depressing pick. None of us had any idea that the big spending Angels would not win the division, let alone not even make the postseason. Adding Albert Pujols and C.J Wilson should have been all they needed. Yet, the Angels struggled from beginning to end. Coming close but never passing the Rangers or the Athletics. Mike Trout proved to be an MVP caliber player, but you cannot rely on just one guy. NL Wild Card: Sam’s pick: Washington Nationals Nick’s pick: Washington Nationals Sam: We take half credit for this pick because we had the Nats in the playoffs. However, the collapse of the Phillies this year paved the way for the St. Louis Cardinals to claim this spot. Who knew that without Albert Pujols that this team could still contend. AL Wild Card: Sam’s pick: Toronto Blue Jays Nick’s pick: Texas Rangers Sam: I had the Rangers winning the Wildcard but I just wanted to point out that I had the Blue Jays advancing to the wildcard playoff. I figured that a new uniform and logo would translate into more victories — I just never thought that would happen with the Orioles. To join in on The Hot Corner debate email us at slatesports@gmail.com

Volleyball Oct. 12 vs. EAST STROUDSBURG 7 p.m. Oct 13 vs. LOCK HAVEN 1 p.m. Oct 13 vs. CHOWAN 5 p.m. Field Hockey Oct. 8 vs WEST CHESTER 1 p.m. Oct. 11 vs SLIPPERY ROCK 4 p.m. Men’s Soccer Oct. 9 vs EAST STROUDSBURG 5 p.m. Oct. 13 at Bloomsburg 2 p.m. Women’s Soccer Oct. 9 vs. EAST STROUDSBURG 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. Cross Country Oct. 13 Gettysburg Invite 10 a.m. Tennis Oct. 13 vs MOLLOY 12 p.m. Oct. 13 vs WEST VIRGINIA STATE 4 p.m.

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E3 SU welcomes new members to Hall of Fame Swimming Nine new alumni, including Heather Rosenberg, were inducted successful at invite into the SU Sports Hall of Fame on Friday afternoon

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Shippensburg University held its 27th annual Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday, Oct. 5 in the Tuscarora Room. Nine new alumni were inducted this year. After a lunch, Timothy M. Ebersole, executive director of Alumni Affairs and Government Relations, welcomed attendees, acknowledging current athetes and coaches, along with current hall of fame members,and inductees. Ebersole also recognized the late Jane Goss, former Chair of the Hall of Fame, who passed away in June. “Her heart and passion or Shippensburg University, especially athletics, was the best,” Ebersole said.

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He shared personal stories of Goss as both a friend and a mentor to him. Following Ebersole’s speech, SU President William Ruud spoke. “This annual event is one of the many exciting events of Homecoming weekend,” Ruud said. He recognized the outstanding records of SU football, field hockey and women’s volleyball. He encouraged alumni to visit the alumni memorial collection Bob Smith put together, which is in the Ceddia Union Building. Following Ruud’s speech, the inductees were introduced and presented their awards individually. Heather Bankert Rosenberg, class of 2000, played softball. She was a threetime all-PSAC selection, three-time National Fast-

pitch Coaching Association all-region selection and she ranks third in SU history for at-bats, runs and hits. She now lives in Winchester, Va., and is a juvenile probation officer. “This is by far one of my greatest accomplishments,” Rosenberg said. The next inductee was Courtney Colbert, class of 1995. Colbert played lacrosse and was a four-time Brine/WLCA Division II AllAmerican, a three-time allPSAC performer, and SU’s all-time leading goal scorer with 210 goals. She now resides in Conshohocken, Pa., and Bridgewater, N.J. Kurt Dunkel, class of 1998, threw javelin on the track-and-field team. He was a two-time NCAA allAmerican and two-time PSAC place-winner. He also continued on for 15

years as a throws coach for SU’s track-and-field team. Dunkel now is an interim program counselor for SU’s Academic Success Program. “The thing that I am most proud of is being part of something bigger than myself for 20 years,” Dunkel said. The next inductee, Tom “Legs” Harbert, class of 1963, was on both the wrestling team and the trackand-field team. He was a 1961 PSAC wrestling champion at 115 pounds and was one of just six SU conference champion wrestlers. He now coaches women’s cross-country at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. “I am a very proud individual to have graduated from Shippensburg,” Harbert said. Jason McMullen, class of 1997, also was on both the wrestling and track-andfield teams. He was a threetime NCAA All-American in javelin, two-time PSAC champion in javelin, and won best performance-forplace effort in Division II Championships history. McMullen now lives in Harrisburg. Since graduation, he still competes in javelin at the annual Paul Kaiser Classic at SU, where he finished in second place in 2011. Ken Pickett, class of 1992, played on the football team. He was an Associated Press All-American second team in 1991, two-time all-PSAC West First team in 1990 and 1991, and All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference first team in 1991. Pickett now lives in Ocean Township, N.J. Melissa Swartz, class of

1998, played women’s basketball. She was a two-time all-PSAC first-team selection, two-time Women’s Basketball Coaches Association all-district first team/honorable mention all-America, 1996 PSAC tournament MVP, and PSAC single-season leader in free-throws made (219) and free-throws attempted (27). Swartz also holds an SU record for most games in double figures in a season (32 in 1995-1996) and SU record for most assists in a season (215 in 1995-1996). Misti Underwood Demko, class of 1991, ran for track and field and the crosscountry teams. She was the 1990 PSAC track and field Athlete of the Year, NCAA outdoor All-American in 3K, seven-time PSAC place-winner and two-time PSAC champion. Demko now works as a school counselor at Infinity Charter School in Harrisburg. John Trail was inducted as an honorary. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1971, but was a head coach and assistant coach at SU for almost 10 years in the 1970s and early 1980s. He established softball as a club sport and was its head coach. SU won second place in the 1982 PSAC tournament. Trail also was a women’s basketball assistant coach. He is now a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association softball official. The ceremony ended with congratulations to all hall of fame members, and closing remarks from Roger Serr.

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The Shippensburg University men’s and women’s swimming teams finished their season-opening dual meet at West Chester on Saturday morning with six PSAC cuts in the competition against the host Golden Rams and Southern Connecticut State University. Junior Julie Brown won the 50-yard freestyle with a PSAC qualifying time of 25.53 on Saturday morning as the SU women’s swimming team wrapped up its season-opening dual meet at West Chester against the host Golden Rams and Southern Connecticut State. In addition to Brown, the Raiders’ also achieved a PSAC cut in the 200yard backstroke with senior Julia Brownrigg swimming a 2:14.35. Senior Eddie LaNoue qualified for two PSAC cuts, including a fourth-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.26 to go along with a 49.81 in the 100-yard freestyle. Sophomore Brennan Wolter finished third in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a PSAC-cut time of 18:04.04 while sophomore Jeff Mikitka swam a 2:07.15 in the 200-yard butterfly for another conference cut. Seniors Eric Naylor and Sean Minford also satisfied the conference standard with Naylor’s swim in the 200-yard backstroke (2:06.54) and Minford’s in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:16.20). Minford just missed out on a second PSAC cut in the 200yard IM with a fourth-place finish of 2:04.41 — falling just short of the cut. The Raiders return home on Oct. 16 with a 5:30 p.m. dual meet against Bloomsburg University from the Donald N. Miller Pool in Heiges Field House. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

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Tailback Mike Frenette and the Raider squad overcome sluggish first half, overpower LIU in the second half to net a 36-20 victory over the Pioneers Sam Stewart

Sports Editor Fans at Seth Grove Stadium gazed at a Homecoming spectacle as tailback Mike Frenette and the No. 16 Shippensburg University football team overcame a mistake-prone first half to capture a 36-20 victory against LIU Post on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. Over 6,200 fans, aided by the Red Sea student section, provided an electric feel to Seth Grove Stadium as the homecoming crowd witnessed a slugfest through three quarters until the Raiders finally pulled away in the fourth. Frenette, winner of the Offensive Most Valuable Player award, accounted for 130 all-purpose yards as the Raiders ground-and-

pounded their way in the second half to secure their first victory in four tries against the Pioneers. “We really got the running game going in the second half,” Frenette said. “The offensive line did a great job at opening up holes and it was a good collective effort to put up points.” Coming in as the nation’s No. 1 offense averaging 564 yards per game, SU nearly kept pace with that mark, amassing 506 yards in Saturday’s win; however, numbers do not always tell the whole story. The Raiders, facing heavy pressure from LIU, were plagued by miscues and turnovers early on. “We shot ourselves in the foot a few times,” SU head coach Mark Maciejewski said. “We can’t afford to not score in certain situations when we have

the ball at the one-yard line.” The Pioneers, coming in as the league leader in turnover differential, caused mayhem in the backfield and on special teams. LIU scored 14 points in the first half off of turnovers — a Zach Zulli fumble in the first quarter and a blocked punt in the second quarter. Unfortunately, that was the only offense that LIU could muster. SU’s defense, led by Corey Hunt and Defensive Most Valuable Player James Cooper, kept the Raiders in the game by disrupting any rhythm that LIU could create, and limited star quaterback Steven Laurino throughout. “We really kept [Laurino] in check today,” linebacker Cody Fleming said. That defensive effort in the first half translated into an offen-

sive outburst in the second half. Coming out of halftime, the Raiders turned to their run game and Frenette to get the ball rolling. Frenette steamrolled defenders throughout the first drive leading to a critical score that put the Raiders up 24-14 early in the third quarter. “We had to establish something and we thought we could establish the run in the second half and that’s what we did,” Maciejewski said. It proved to only be the beginning of the offensive show as the Pioneers quickly showed why they have let up an average of 27 points per game. LIU’s defense looked overmatched and fatigued as the Raider offense ran through, around, and over the Pioneers. Zulli took advantage of Fren-

ette’s strong running throwing one of his two touchdown passes early in the fourth quarter. “Mike helped us out running the ball tough. Mike opened up everything for the passing game,” Zulli said. SU outscored LIU 19-6 in the second half — only allowing a Laurino rushing touchdown with 43 seconds left in the game. Laurino finished the day with two touchdowns, one in the air and one on the ground. The Raiders earned a critical win before they head into a PSAC East clash against Kutztown University on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. However, the players will be able to celebrate this win for tonight. “We’re 6-0,” Maciejewski said. “It’s a great Homecoming win and I’m excited for our kids.”

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SU looks for its second PSAC title since 2009, but faces formidable PSAC foes in upcoming month

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The Raiders, led by Zach Zulli (18) are putting up points at a record pace and are now 6-0.

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Sports Editor The Shippensburg University football team has exploded onto the national scene as it continues to climb up the national rankings — holding onto the 16th ranking in the NCAA Division II polls. The Raiders, picked to finish fifth in the PSAC east, have garnered recognition among other PSAC schools as it builds on its undefeated season. What is more impressive, however, is the way the Raiders are winning. Since the second half onslaught against Shepherd University in which the Raiders scored 24 unanswered points to win the game 38-28. SU has kept the train rolling, putting up points at a frenzied pace. In fact, SU is second in the nation in points scored behind Henderson State University, and leads the nation in total offense with 554 yards per game. Throughout the six games, the Raiders are dominating their opponents, outscoring them 302 — 116, leading in first downs

163 — 93 and outgaining them 3,325 yards to 1,583. Quarterback Zach Zulli remains the catalyst of the offense. Zulli is having a career year in his second year at the helm, throwing for 2,142 yards (third in the nation), 24 touchdowns and only three interceptions. Zulli is also second in the nation in passing efficiency posting a gaudy 185.18 passer rating through six games. Tailback Mike Frenette and receiver Jacob Baskerville have been stellar throughout the six games as Baskerville leads the team in receiving yards (567) and touchdowns (5) while Frenette offers a dual threat in the backfield. Frenette leads the team in rushing (512 yards) and offers his services well as a receiver and a run blocker. The defense, led by Corey Hunt and Cody Fleming, has jelled together since its first half debacle against Shepherd, with its best performance coming last week against LIU Post. The defense held LIU’s star quarterback, Steven Laurino, to under 200 passing yards and limited the Pioneer offense to just 14 points

when the offense struggled. The Raiders will need a collective effort when they enter their three-game gauntlet against formidable PSAC foes: Kutztown University, West Chester University and Bloomsburg University. KU is led by quarterback, Kevin Morton. Morton, coming off of a stellar 2011 campaign has been injured throughout this year, but has still posted gaudy numbers. His 20 to 4 touchdown to interception ratio ranks as one of the highest in the nation. Morton has the ability to run, netting him 111 yards so far this season. His presence on the field has been crucial for KU, as it comes off of a 56 — 7 thrashing of Cheyney University. With Morton on the field, KU remains a formidable opponent despite its 3-3 record. The Golden Rams and the Huskies will challenge the Raiders the most this month. WCU, coming off of a loss against East Stroudsburg University in the final minutes, boasts a high-octane offense, yet suffers in the defensive department. The Golden Rams rely on tailback Rondell White

to get the chains moving, which could present problems for the Raider defense. The Golden Rams’ defense has had an up-and-down season thus far, yielding 35 points to ESU on Saturday. The defense allows an average of 27.5 points per game and 300 yards per game. SU will come home to close out its gauntlet against the Huskies — an undefeated team that remains the Raiders’ biggest threat for the PSAC East crown. The Huskies, at 6-0, moved up to No. 6 in the American Football Coach’s Association rankings, and will likely be undefeated by the time they visit SU. The Huskies will travel to perennial underachiever, Cheyney before they battle with the Raiders — providing an excellent warm-up game to fine-tune their game plan. These three teams are the biggest road-blocks in the middle of the Raiders’ path to a second PSAC title in four years. The Raiders travel to Kutztown next Satuday. The game is slated to begin at 1:05 p.m with live stats being posted at shipraiders.com.

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Volleyball rebounds at PSAC crossover The Shippensburg University women’s volleyball team defeated Slippery Rock University in four sets before winning a back-and-forth five-setter against Indiana University of Pa. on Friday at SRU during the first of two days of road PSAC crossover action this weekend. Set scores were 21-25, 2624, 25-19 and 25-19 vs. the Rock and 25-11, 23-25, 2516, 21-25 and 15-12 against the Crimson Hawks. Junior Jill Edwards finished the day with 34 kills (17 in each match) and 26 digs. Senior Rachel Smicker had 16 total kills with just one hitting error on the day as well as 10 total blocks. Freshman Faith Athey made her presence felt on the block, leading the team with seven total blocks in each match. Against IUP, Athey accounted for 11 kills, just two errors and a team-high .429 hitting percentage. Freshman Cristen Harris totaled 20 kills and 29 digs, while freshman Taylor Gottshall had 21 kills and five block assists. Senior Andrea Heimsoth posted 44 and 47 assists along with 32 total digs. Senior Lauren Murphy finished with 38 digs. After a sweep at the hands of Clarion University on Saturday morning,

the Raiders rebounded in Game 2 and snapped a 16-match losing streak to California University of Pa., with a four-set victory in road PSAC crossover action from Clarion. Set scores were 18-25, 23-25 and 15-25 against the Golden Eagles and 2518, 27-25, 13-25 and 2522 against the Vulcans. The Raiders’ losing skid to California dated back 13 seasons to 1999, with SU’s last victory before Saturday coming on Sept. 27, 1996 in four sets. The victory is just the sixth over Cal dating back to the inception of the SU women’s volleyball program in 1980. Edwards led SU on the day with 26 kills, 21 digs, six block assists and five service aces. Freshman Gottshall finished with 22 kills and just five errors to go along with six block assists. Freshman Athey was stellar as a blocker, finishing with 12 block assists on the day. The Raiders return home next weekend for three matches: against East Stroudsburg University at 7 p.m. on Friday before hosting Lock Haven University at 1 p.m. and Chowan University at 5 p.m. on Saturday. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

Field hockey wins 2-0

A first-half goal from senior Taylor Jones and a late strike from junior Katie Shoop was all the No. 2 - ranked Shippensburg University field hockey team needed on Saturday afternoon in a 2-0 shutout at No. 10 Slippery Rock University. The Raiders led the Rock in shots, 15-6, with SRU goalkeeper Courtney Lee accounting for five saves. Ciarra Delost earned the start on the other end of the field and made two stops in the shutout victory.

Jones scored the first goal 17 minutes into the contest on a shot off of a corner deflection. The game remained 1-0 until there were 12 minutes left, when Shoop scored off of a turnover for her second goal of the season. The Raiders return home on Tuesday with a 2 p.m. PSAC West matchup against No. 3 Indiana University of Pa., which dealt SU its first loss of the season on Sept. 19 with a 3-1 home victory. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

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Women’s soccer faces tough tests The Raiders face PSAC foes East Stroudsburg and Bloomsburg this week Bryan Obarowski Staff Writer

Coming off two straight wins, the Shippensburg University women’s soccer team looks to take down PSAC rivals East Stroudsburg University and Bloomsburg University this week. SU currently has a record of 5-4-3 and sits in ninth place in the PSAC conference with 11 points. SU is riding a two-game win streak with wins over Slippery Rock University and Mansfield University. SU halted a winless streak that lasted three games, as well as a five-game scoreless drought against The Rock and brought that momentum into a, 5-1 slaughtering of MU, where

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SU matched its highest goal total in two years. The Raiders are looking to bring that momentum into key games against the Warriors of ESU and the BU Huskies. The Warriors (5-2-3) sit three spots ahead of SU in the conference standings at No. 6 with 14 points. ESU is undefeated at home, but has struggled when playing on the road. In its last two games, ESU tied against Lock Haven University, and defeated Clarion University. Against LHU, Warriors’ goalkeeper Brittain Wagner recorded a season-high eight saves in a 1-1 draw. ESU carried on the defense and goalkeeping into its match with CU, winning 2-0.

The Huskies (4-6-1) have dropped their last two games and currently sit in 11th place with six points. The Huskies are .500 at home, but have struggled on the road with an away record of 1-3. The Huskies are coming off a 0-0 draw against LHU and are 0-2-1 in their last three games, including a dismal performance against IUP where they were ousted 5-2. SU is 10 points behind conference leader West Chester University, but will look to climb up the standings and make it back to the playoffs for the third time in the last four years. The Raiders host ESU on Tuesday at David See Field at 7:30 p.m. They travel to BU on Saturday to face the Huskies at 7:30 p.m.

This week in history...

— Oct. 14, 1862: Baseball player James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting HR, dies Oct. 18. — Oct. 8, 1939: New York Yankees sweep Cincinnati Reds in 36th World Series, fourth straight World Series win. — Oct.9, 1986: Buffalo Sabres’ Gilbert Perreault becomes 12th NHL player to score 500 goals. — Oct. 10, 1964: 18th modern Olympic Games open in Tokyo. — Oct. 11, 1964: Ruth Jessen wins the LPGA Hillside House Open.

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— Oct. 12, 1992: Washington Redskins’ Art Monk sets NFL record with 820th reception. — Oct. 13, 1993: Anaheim Mighty Ducks win their first NHL game. — This week in SU history: Oct. 8, 2011: Ashley Vellucci scores first goal of the game in win for women’s soccer over Mansfield. —Courtesy of todayinsport.com and shipraiders.com

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This poster is now proudly displayed in the TV room in Seavers Complex.

SU students excited to see the O’s in the playoffs for the first time since ‘97 Michael Shipman

Asst. Sports Editor We have all seen this before. The Orioles have plenty of optimism going into the season. Fans are excited to see how far their Birds will go. But the excitement and electricity only lasts one or two months before the all too familiar smell of déjà-vu sets into place in even the most die-hard, hopeful Orioles fans. The Orioles’ temporary momentum, as well as the fans’ hope, completely dissolves for yet another disappointing, yet predictable, season. But now, playoff baseball has returned to the city of Baltimore. Camden Yards is seeing more sellout crowds than the previous 15 seasons combined. Seeing the crowds flocking to Oriole Park this season, you would think that you had gone back in time to the early 1990s, in the days of Cal Ripken, Jr. Do not pinch yourself. This is not a dream. The

Orioles have skyrocketed from the cellars of the AL East, finishing in second, just two games behind the Yankees, and clinching a wild card spot. The excitement and celebration is not limited to the city of Baltimore, as Seavers apartment resident assistant Morgan Livingston will tell you. The day after the Orioles had clinched their playoff berth, Livingston had sent out an email to Seavers Complex residents proposing an O’s playoff viewing party and had put up posters all over the building, encouraging all O’s (and Texas Rangers) fans to attend the party. “I’ve been an O’s fan for as long as I can remember, since I was a young kid, so to finally see them make the playoffs after 15 years, how they turned the season around, was pretty cool to see. So, I wanted to celebrate it,” Livingston said. Other students were seen proudly representing the Birds on campus. Senior Kayla Arigl is proud and amazed at what the O’s

have done this season entering the playoffs. “I think it’s awesome that they’re finally able to pull together. They’re a good group of guys,” Arigl said. When asked about her thoughts on Baltimore’s manager Buck Showalter, Arigl had only one thing to say about him, “He’s crazy.” The party was held in the Seavers’ TV lounge last Friday night at 8:30. There were drinks and snacks provided, trivia games for prizes, and even the design of a poster to celebrate the O’s playoff run that now hangs proudly on the wall in the lounge. The Orioles continued working their magic by defeating the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Friday night to advance to the American League Divisional Series. The defeat left Rangers players, coaches, fans, and the game commentators in total shock and disbelief. The Orioles will look to continue their improbable playoff charge when they face AL East archrival New York Yankees in the ALDS.

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