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Veteran’s Day ceremony honors service, sacrifices Jessica Knapp Staff Writer Shippensburg University’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) celebrated the service and sacrifices made by U.S. veterans in Old Main Chapel on Nov. 12.

“In times of crisis, America turns to its veterans... America knows exactly where to look,” said Lt. Col. Chris Morton, a military science professor at SU. As the guest speaker of the ceremony, Morton spoke of his experiences in the armed forces, as well as the handful of opportunities that ROTC cadets are given.

According to Morton, “100 percent of ROTC graduates will have a job.”

Although military service differs from a more traditional career path, Morton stressed the importance of normalizing the armed forces

as a valid career choice.

“When you talk to your kids about what they want to be when they grow up, ask about military service,” he said. “Without support from all of you, this would be impossible.”

As a way to honor local veterans, the university’s ceremony recognized Col. Ronald K. Taylor, who currently serves as marketing professor in the John L. Grove College of Business. Taylor’s expertise lies in marketing strategy and brand management, retail and sales management, as well as sitting on both professional and non-profit organization’s boards.

In preparation for service, his training included taking military intelligence officer basic and civil affairs officers advanced courses, as well as attending basic airborne school, air assault school, pathfinder school and more.

Taylor’s academic achieve-

ments include a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business and education, and both a master’s degree and doctorate in business administration.

The combination of advanced training and education prepared Taylor for joint, operational and command tours with deployments in Central America, Eastern and Western Europe and Southwest Asia.

Through his many years of service, he acquired numerous awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.

A special dedication took place during the ceremony, as SU cadet Evan Corman took the stage to share memories of his late grandfather, Ralph Corman, who would be receiving the dedication.

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FYE course teaches skills to carry through college, life Shannon Long News Editor Shippensburg University introduced a new course this semester called UNIV 101: First Year Seminar, which all firstyear students are required to take.

The course is designed to help guide and transition students into college.

Each class has no more than 20 students.

There are 45 faculty members from all over campus teaching 74 sections of the course. Each faculty member chose a topic that he or she wanted to teach during the course.

For example, English professor Laurie Cella is teaching about happiness.

However, students are not paired with specific professors according to their academic major, according to First Year Experience and Community Engagement director Javita Thompson.

“We wanted them to teach a topic, and along with that topic, put in simple milestones that students could learn to help them transition,” she said.

Each seminar course also has a peer anchor who is a student at the university and serves as a step between firstyear students and the faculty member teaching the course.

They help students by providing assistance with assignments in the course.

Peer anchors also help faculty members in the classroom.

SU wanted to create a first-year experience for a while, but officials had to first figure out a few logistics.

The General Education Council had to submit proposals to approve the changes to the general education program that would make the seminar a requirement for students.

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SU President Laurie Carter wanted the course because she had taken a first-year seminar course when she went to Clarion University, according to Thompson.

“With her leadership and some very strong people submitting proposals to the General Education Council and the University Curriculum Committee, they were really very accepting and wanting this to happen too because leadership wanted it to happen. It was the right thing to do for students that we serve,” she said.

More than 1,300 students were registered for the course this semester. The challenge was to make the First-Year Experience last all year. All students are required to take HIS 105: Historical Foundations of Global Cultures. That class has a size of 40 students, which makes for a transition from the 20-student First-Year Seminar course.

This course will feature history anchors who will spend half of their time in the classroom and half of their time in a tutoring lab, Thompson said.

There have also been discussions about having a program called FirstYear February.

“Programming geared toward our first-year students in the month of February to let them know that we weren’t just courting you for the first semester.

We want to be able to do this for the full academic year,” Thompson said. “Ultimately, your success is Shippensburg University’s success.”

English professor Jordan Windholz is teaching his First-Year Seminar course with the topic of poetry and if it is useful to study.

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Cadet Michael Ochoa presents at this year’s Army ROTC Veteran’s Day Ceremony. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. upper level of the chapel for all to see was Ralph’s flag. He was drafted during the Korean War and led a fulfilling life, Evan said.

“When my grandfather passed away I was in total shock because I never lost

anyone before,” he said.

It was not until the funeral service that Evan realized what the future had in store for him.

He would follow in his grandfather’s footsteps in hopes that he, too, would live

a rewarding life.

This year’s ceremony held even more significance, as Veteran’s Day 2018 marked the centennial of the end of World War I.

SU police chief to retire after years of service Hannah Pollock Asst. News Editor Shippensburg University Police Chief Cytha Grissom is retiring after 15 years of service at SU. Grissom has been in law enforcement for 38 1/2 years, including 22 years serving the Gettysburg Borough.

She chose the career path because she wanted to help others.

“It’s corny, but I want-

ed to help and defend those who couldn’t do it for themselves,” Grissom said.

After spending the last 15 years of her career at SU, Grissom said she is looking forward to spending more time with her family.

“I want to spend time with her,” she said, pointing at a desktop screensaver of her great-niece.

Grissom also talked about what life during retirement will look like.

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Chief Cytha Grissom has been working with the Shippensburg University Police Department for 15 years. Grissom will retire in January after more than 38 years in law enforcement.

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“I’m most looking forward to doing nothing. No decisions. No job responsibilities.

I want to travel, without being tethered to my cell phone at all times,” she said. “Sometimes I’m sad because I think ‘I’m not going to be chief,’ and then I’m really happy and think ‘Hey! I’m not the chief!’ I am definitely going to miss it though.”

Grissom’s favorite and least favorite part of her job is the same thing — interaction with students.

“I’ve always enjoyed meeting and talking with students. There’s always been a good relationship at SU. We talk about the police doing good things and how our officers have positively impacted their lives. Unfortunately, we also have to sometimes tell students things they don’t want to hear. Most of the time, it’s about a parking ticket. And the paperwork,” she added. “Nobody likes paperwork.”

After a period of relaxation and travel, Grissom said she might start working again but not in law enforcement.

“I recently became [a] certified veterinarian assistant and would like to do that part-time if there’s a place that needs help.”

Grissom’s retirement is effective Jan. 18, 2019. The search for her successor is currently underway.

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Radio adapts to new media, still thrives Nate Powles Sports Editor Radio has long been one of the world’s primary sources for entertainment and news, but it has gone through many transitions, such as the creation of FM radio and SiriusXM satellite radio.

The audience for radio has remained relatively stable over the years, attracting new generations of listeners since its inception in the late 1890s.

The creation and rise of several radio alternatives in recent years, however, raises the question: will radio be able to maintain its influence over the next decade and beyond?

Traditional AM/FM radio reached its peak between the ’20s and ’30s when it became the first broadcast medium in history. Families would gather around a huge radio system in the family room to listen to the news and different programs on air.

The invention of television in the 1940s slowly started to attract radio’s listeners, and overtook radio as the primary medium in the home.

This is not to say that radio died off and became outdated, as the medium still kept a lot of its popularity. The creation of Sirius satellite radio in 2002 gave a big boost to radio listenership and put radio back on the scene in many homes and vehicles. In 2017, SiriusXM brought in more than $5 billion, making it one of the leading names in satellite radio.

General broadcast radio has also still thrived in this century, as a 2018 report by Nielsen found that radio has taken over the top spot as the medium with the widest reach in the United States — reaching 93 percent of adults aged 18 or higher every week in the second half of 2017.

National Public Radio (NPR) is also a huge outlet in terms of its audience, claiming more than 28 million listeners per week over the airwaves

and almost 41 million on its website each month.

There is some reason for concern, however.

Matt Trust — the former program director of WSYC, Shippensburg University’s radio station, and current media coordinator for the Hershey Bears — believes the takeover by major radio corporations like iHeartMedia can damage the diversity and originality that smaller, homegrown radio stations bring to the table.

SU communication/ journalism professor — and WSYC adviser — Ted Carlin sees that appeal still present in the local stations. According to Carlin, traditional radio cannot compete with streaming sources in strictly the music category, but it is the local news and traffic that hometown radio provides that puts it above the rest.

Apps like Spotify and Apple Music have become major players in the audio and broadcast market, attracting nearly 70 percent of listeners in the 15–34 age range in America, according to a study by Spotify and TNS in 2016.

The new generation has largely turned to these convenient and accessible forms of audio entertainment, including podcasts.

Another study by Nielsen in 2017 found that 44 percent of the American population has listened to a podcast, and nearly 50 million people listen to podcasts on a weekly basis.

These new media forms are the biggest threats to radio, but if it was able to withstand the rise of television, there is no reason to believe radio will cave to a new generation of media outlets.

Radio is as popular as ever, and history shows that it will most likely remain that way. Carlin said that as long as car companies continue to provide AM/FM radio in their vehicles, radio will continue to be a constant power in the media scene.

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SU canceled afternoon classes on Nov. 15 and delayed opening on Nov. 16 after a snowstorm dropped 7.4 inches of snow and ice. The most snow ever recorded in November in Shippensburg was 16 inches in 1953.

Students walk across campus and enjoy an afternoon without classes, as snow continues falling quickly through the evening. The earliest Shippensburg snow on record was Oct. 19, 1940, (2.0 inches) and Oct. 19, 1972, (0.8 inches), according to Tim Hawkins of the geography and earth science department.

Deer-related crashes spike in PA Joe Sylvester and Justin Strawser Associated Press SUNBURY, Pennsylvania (AP) — If you live in the Valley and drive, there’s a good chance you’ve struck a deer.

It’s not just in the Valley. More Pennsylvanians have collided with a whitetailed deer, as of June 30, than ever before, based on claims filed with State Farm, the top auto insurer in the state and country.

Travis Lau, the communications director for the Game Commission, said Wildlife Management Unit 4D, which has parts of Union and Snyder counties, and WMU3E, which has parts of Union and Snyder counties and the majority of Northumberland and Montour counties, both increased in estimated deer population in 2017 and 2018. WMU4D was a one-year increase from 63,000 to 100,000 and WMU4E saw a continuing trend from 62,000 to 70,000.

Because WMU4E is showing a trend, Lau said they allocated for more hunting licenses this year.

The numbers are based on estimates as well as what the commission knows about the harvest. The commission believes that only one-third of hunters report their harvest, said Lau. While State Farm estimates deer-ve-

hicle collisions have decreased slightly to 1.33 million, from 1.34 million, nationally between 2017 and 2018, they have gone up in Pennsylvania, to 141,777, from the previous year’s 141,145. The company measures claims between July 1 and June 30 in each fiscal year, so the company could include a true rut, or mating, season.

More than half (58.7 percent) of the drivers who participated in an online poll at dailyitem.com said they have hit a deer while driving on Pennsylvania roads.

“November is usually the number one hit month when it comes to a (deer-vehicle) collision,’’ said State Farm spokesman Dave Phillips. “The average claim is between $4,179 and $4,341. We’ve probably been in the top five for as long as we’ve been doing this study.’’

Officer Bill Williams, of the Northeast Region of the Game Commission, said deer habitats are not shrinking in state or federal lands, but, “We’re always losing habitat on private lands’’ that might push deer out of those areas.

When in the rut, deer tend to be less cautious, especially the buck, he said.

“The decrease in daylight increases testosterone in the bucks, so that keys them in to breed,’’ Williams said. “They will chase a doe around until she is re-

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English professor Jordan Windholz splits his UNIV 101: First Year Seminar students into groups to discuss their reading assignment. His section of the course focuses on poetry’s utility in society, which he says is going well so far.

Students discuss the poems in class in relation to topics such as contemporary culture, history and politics. They also do professional development, including resumes and career exploration.

Some students want to know more topics such as note-taking and study skills, but many have said taking time to slow down and analyze poems has helped them in their other courses.

“They’re discovering that they’re getting some study habits and reading habits and thinking habits, that maybe if I lectured on those things they’d know about but they wouldn’t do. They find themselves practicing them because they have to read poems,” Windholz said.

Peer anchors run workshops outside of class to address topics such as working with advisers, and a small amount of time in class is dedicated to those topics.

Windholz said he is supportive of students

ceptive. That could take days. They’ll run across highways and roads.’’

During fawning season from May to June, does are also looking for a place for their young, he added.

“There’s another spike in being hit,’’ she said.

Phillips said 10 percent of all deer collisions with vehicles in the country occur in Pennsylvania.

“West Virginia is number one because of the odds or risk of a collision,’’ Phillips said. “But 10 percent of all deer claims are in Pennsylvania, based on State Farm data and estimates.’’

He explained the odds are based on the number of licensed drivers and deer collisions.

He said drivers can reduce the risk of hitting a deer by being aware and slowing down.

“The main thing always is if an area is clearly marked deer crossing, you need to be cognizant of that,’’ Phillips said.

“The faster you’re going, the more damage you’re going to do to your car.’’

He said that sometimes it’s better to hit the deer head-on rather than to swerve and risk tipping the car or going into oncoming traffic.

“Just slow down,’’ Phillips said.

not being able to pick which First Year Seminar course they are put in, because students would most likely pick topics they are already interested in.

“The learning danger is that if you let students pick their topic, they might not be exposed to something that they would otherwise enjoy,” he said.

Some of his students wanted to drop the course when they first found out the topic is poetry, but now they really enjoy it.

He believes the course is a self-examination for students at the beginning of their college career.

The hope of the course is to apply skills students learn to other classes in a way that does not reduce the course as a pathway to a job.

Another goal is for students to gain allies out of their peers and professors.

“They have a class that is outside of some of their major tracks that they can see that people are here to help them learn,” Windholz said.

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Pierce B. Brosious, 20, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an incident that occurred on Nov. 11 at approximately 2:30 a.m.

Brosious was driving into an area on Dauphin Drive that is posted for authorized vehicles only and is posted “do not enter.” As a result of the traffic stop, Brosious was detained for suspicion of driving under the influence. He was then transported to the Cumberland County Booking Center for chemical testing and was released to the booking center staff.

A criminal complaint was later filed based on the chemical test results, charging Brosious with driving under the influence.

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Criminal mischief reported in Ezra Lehman Memorial Library University police received a report of vandalism on Nov. 15 at approximately 9 a.m. that had occurred at the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library.

Someone kicked a hole in the drywall of Room 112 in the library. The damage is believed to have occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. the previous evening, and was heard by a lab attendant who was working at the time.

A description of a possible suspect was obtained, and the incident remains under investigation at this time. No damage estimate has been received.

It is hard not to love this time of the year.

As Christmas trees are assembled and lights are strung, the air seems to become heavy with the magic often associated with the holiday.

For some of us, the Christmas season starts on Nov. 1 — or sometimes even earlier. These people are often the ones who leave Thanksgiving dinner early to camp in the cold outside their favorite stores in anticipation of Black Friday shopping.

For advertisers and business owners, Black Friday — as well as Cyber Monday — are a huge

18-year-old man charged with defiant trespass Donald D. Quinn, 18, of Mechanicsburg, was charged with defiant trespass in connection with an incident that occurred on Nov. 18 at approximately 9:44 p.m.

Quinn had previously been issued a trespass notice from the university due to his involvement in other incidents, and had been banned from visiting campus.

Quinn came to the university police department to register his vehicle and was advised that he was not permitted to be on campus and would have to leave.

The university police later learned that Quinn had then gone to Seavers Hall and was staying in the room of a resident there. Officers located Quinn in a room on the fourth floor of the building, and he was taken into custody at that time.

Quinn was escorted off campus and released at a residence on High Street.

A criminal complaint was later filed charging Quinn with defiant trespass.

draw. More than $23 billion in sales revenue was accumulated on Black Friday this year, while more than $6 billion was spent on last year’s Cyber Monday, according to CBS News.

While one holiday does not have the thrill of opening packages, the focus of both Thanksgiving and Christmas should be on what you can be doing for the people closest to you.

What the majority of people often need during the holidays is, simply, company. It is easy to get caught up in all the gifts you may receive, or to get excited about all the holiday parties you are going to attend.

Some of your own friends and family, however, may be dreading the upcoming month.

Sixty-four percent of people who suffer from mental illness said their symptoms worsen during the holidays, according to a study by the National Alliance of Mental Illness.

One anonymous surveyor said, “The holiday season beams a spotlight on everything that is difficult about living with depression. The pressure to be joyful and social is tenfold,” according to BP Hope.

The reasons why these people feel that way are mixed. Some said it is because of the financial strain, while 66 percent said they have experienced loneliness during this time of the year.

With finals coming up and the excitement over the holidays growing, the people you care about on campus or back home may not be at the forefront of your mind.

But while you are studying or spending money on Christmas shopping, take a break and shoot a text to someone you have not spoken to in awhile.

In doing so, you are saving yourself a lot of money and connecting with someone in a way that a new pair of Air Pods will not.

Parking Lot Changes • The V-1 visitor lot located between Stewart and Shearer halls is still closed as the Stewart Hall renovation project continues.

• The C-1 commuter lot on Prince Street now serves as a visitor lot.

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• Commuters can park in the R-5 lot located along Earl Street.

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• Americans with Disabilities Act parking is still available in the A-2 lot between Old Main and Horton Hall, at the rear of Old Main and in the F/S-2 lot adjacent to Rowland and Shearer halls.

Criminal mischief reported at Wibs bar Austyn Rodriguez, 22, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was escorted out of Wibs bar for trying to fight individuals on North Queen Street on Nov 9. at approximately 1 a.m.

While Rodriguez was leaving, he punched and broke the driver-side mirror of a parked vehicle. While police were investigating the vehicle, belonging to Dzemal Rovcanin, 48, of Carlisle, Rodriguez returned to the scene.

Rodriguez fled, but was taken into police custody. Charges are being completed. The damage to Rovcanin’s vehicle is $50.

Criminal mischief reported in Shippensburg Township A 32-year-old woman, of Shippensburg, reported damage to her vehicle tires parked on Gardner Drive in Shippensburg on Nov. 4 between 1 and 10:30 a.m.

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This Week on Campus Basketball Game

Film Showing

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• SU men’s basketball will be playing Chestnut Hill on Tuesday from 7—9 p.m. in Heiges Field House.

• “A Fantastic Woman” will be shown on Tuesday from 6:30—9:30 p.m. in Orndorff Theatre.

• The SU Madrigal Singers will be hosting their annual Christmas dinner concert on Friday and Saturday from 6:30—10 p.m. in Old Main Chapel.

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• Joanne Carroll, president of TransCentral PA, will be discussing “Aging within Trans Communities” on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Grove Hall Room 101.

• SU women’s basketball will be playing University of the Sciences on Wednesday from 7—9 p.m. in Heiges Field House.

• APB will be hosting condom bingo on Friday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the CUB MPR.

Black Box Night

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• The history and philosophy department will be hosting a black box night on Wednesday from 6:30—9:30 p.m. in McFeely’s Coffeehouse.

• The global languages and cultures department will be hosting a Haiti holiday bazaar on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Spiritual Center Chapel.

• Celtic Woman will be performing as part of its “Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas Tour” on Thursday from 7:30—9:30 p.m. in the Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

Trespassing reported in Southampton Township Charles Laughman, 61, of Shippensburg, and Cindy Gilbert, 54, of Shippensburg, reported trespassing at their home on Gilbert Road on Nov. 17 between 4 and 10 p.m.

Unknown actors drove a vehicle into the victims’ yard and fled from the scene.

DUI reported in South Middleton Township Roosevelt Godfrey, 46, of Shippensburg, was stopped at a traffic stop on Allen Road on Nov. 16 at approximately 10 p.m.

Godfrey was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

Cleaning The Slate The Slate staff strives to provide readers with the most accurate content, but sometimes we miss the mark. Here, you will find corrections to fact errors we made from the previous week. The Slate staff apologizes for these errors.

In the Nov. 13 issue, on C2, the winner of the Sigma Gamma Rho Miss Diversity Pageant was incorrectly named. The actual winner is Angel Bennett Money, who served as Miss Egypt.

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Florida voting standards create mockery for U.S.

Adam Friscia Staff Writer Another election season in Florida has passed and the outcomes of multiple races hung in the balance for weeks afterward. It’s déjà vu all over again.

Data published by Politico on Nov. 15 showed Republican Rick Scott leading Democrat Bill Nelson in the U.S. Senate race by only 12,609 votes; Nelson later conceded to Scott.

In the race for governor, Republican Ron DeSantis led Democrat Andrew Gillum by just 33,697 votes, but won the election when Gillum conceded on Nov. 17. To be fair, tight races themselves are not a quandary for Florida. Rather, it’s the state’s inability to record votes that is so problematic.

Consider the presidential election of 2000. Florida was unable to determine a winner between candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush, as faulty machines and outdated technology obstructed voter intent. Images of election officials analyzing ballots with magnifying glasses stunned a confused nation.

How could such technical futility exist in America?

The outcome remained in doubt until the United States Supreme Court dubiously intervened on Bush’s behalf. In the end, he was declared the state’s winner by a minuscule tally of 537 votes.

Surely the Florida Election Commission was incentivized to prevent such chaos from reoccurring.

But 18 years after the Bush-Gore debacle, voting irregularities persist. According to an NBC News report, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker recently declared Florida to be “the

laughingstock of the world election after election” and chastised state officials for choosing “not to fix this” recurring problem. Given the circumstances surrounding Florida’s latest recount, it is hard to question Judge Walker’s statement.

Take, for example, the decision-making employed in Palm Beach County, where 175,000 votes had to be recalculated after aging machines overheated. Their election supervisor, Susan Bucher, told The New York Times she declined to purchase new voting equipment due to an impending state law scheduled to take effect in 2020. According to her, the law will render any voting machines purchased in 2018 obsolete. As stated by Bucher, “I don’t think it’s very responsible to spend $11.1 million on equipment that’s not going to be viable in 2020.”

In fairness to Palm Beach, they are not the only Floridian county exhibiting ineptitude. The Times reported multiple counties as being mired in similar controversies. In Broward County, counting was delayed for several days due to voting machines that failed to comply with state regulations. In Bay County, officials “admitted accepting votes cast by email and fax, which appears to be illegal.” And in Manatee County,” election workers had to start over after about five hours of counting, because the elections supervisor forgot to press a button that would identify blank ballots.”

It has been 18 years since the election fiasco of 2000. Why is this still happening?

If Florida officials want to restore faith in their electoral system, they will invest the resources necessary to ensure the integrity of their elections. Until this occurs, Florida will remain the laughingstock of future elections. And there is nothing humorous about that.

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‘Peanuts’ racism debate; an exaggerated interpretation of racial inequality reality For many, “Peanuts” cartoons bring back great childhood memories.

Adults and children alike can recognize the cast of characters — Linus, Snoopy, Lucy and more — as well as holiday specials that feature iconic stories like the “Great Pumpkin.”

But is “Charlie Brown” also racist? A scene out of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” has some believing so.

The controversy stemmed from a scene where Charlie and his friends are seated at a friendsgiving-style dinner, complete with junk food galore.

On one side of the table are Charlie, Snoopy and two other friends — both of whom are white. On the other side is Franklin, the only African-American child in attendance. He is shown as the only child seated on that side of the table; he is also the only child sitting in a folding chair instead of one made of sturdier material.

The scene was re-discovered by Twitter over the holiday, when some users took offense to the fact that Franklin — the only black child — was sitting alone, and in a folding chair no less.

While some were shocked that they did not realize the seating arrangements in childhood, others went so far as to call for a boycott of the holiday special until other children were seated on Franklin’s side of the table, according to The Kansas City Star.

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The scene of Charlie Brown and his friends gathered around a table for a feast is a Thanksgiving icon for many, but this Thanksgiving, the debate of whether or not the “Peanuts” cartoon is racist popped up on social media platforms.

No matter the reaction, Twitter was ablaze with discussion over the scene and whether it is racist.

However, a quick look into the history of Franklin’s character may reveal more information.

Fact-checking site Snopes denied that the Peanuts creator’s decision to put Franklin on a side by himself had anything to do with racism.

Creator Charles Schulz added Franklin in 1968 to encourage racial integration, according to Snopes.

Although it was suggested to him that Franklin could be added as a background character, he was actually introduced as one of Charlie’s full-fledged friends.

The debate over this cartoon’s qualities is troubling.

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Although diversity is something America should be seriously striving for, it seems to be a gross exaggeration to label this scene as discrimination.

By labeling the special as such, Americans are delegitimizing a systemic issue in society.

We acknowledge that more could have been done in 1960s pop culture to encourage integration. But considering that this was during the civil rights movement, it is impressive that a black character had a semi-prominent role in a nationally-syndicated comic.

Racism continues to be one of the most prominent issues in society, but it does not exist everywhere you look. There is not racism in

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every interaction between a white person and a person of color. Saying that there is only causes people to become weary of the racism discussion, instead of invigorated to create change.

Defeating the oppression that still exists in the U.S. means beginning rational, educated discussions with people of all groups. But choosing to ignore Schulz’s advocacy work and jump down the throat of anyone who enjoys the “Peanuts” cartoon series is just as ignorant as someone who chooses to oppress people of color in the first place.

Keep pushing for tolerance, but do not let blinders push you toward intolerance and ignorance on the other side of the spectrum.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Ship Life

SU professors raise puppies for the blind with Seeing Eye Molly Foster Managing Editor It is said that dogs are man’s best friend. This is true for many self-identified dog people, but for some, dogs are more than pets or best friends. And no, I do not mean those who see their dogs as family members, but rather, those who find an outlet to live a more independent life through their companionships with the tail-wagging animals.

In the United States, approximately 500,000 service dogs provide assistance and support to people with varying needs, according to ShareAmerica. As these dogs faithfully become the eyes for the blind, ears for the deaf and the helping hands (technically, helping paws) for those with physical disabilities or disorders such as autism and epilepsy, they often have a life-altering effect on their owners who may be unable to fulfill their daily needs on their own.

Andrea Malmont, a professor in the teacher education department, was a special education teacher before coming to Shippensburg University. Pairing her

knowledge of how dogs can help those with disabilities with her love for dogs, Malmont became a puppy raiser with The Seeing Eye in 2009.

She is now raising her 11th puppy with the organization — a yellow Labrador retriever named Faith.

“There are two things you need to do: love them and make sure they come back with confidence.”

Allison Watts SU Business Professor The Seeing Eye is one of 12 guide dog schools in the U.S., which breeds and raises German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and Labrador-golden puppies to become Seeing Eye dogs. The New Jersey-based organization also provides extensive harness training for the dogs, and instruction for the blind to ensure that they both possess the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve the benefits of a successful guide dog and owner

relationship.

“They’re the oldest and the largest in the United States, so it was kind of an easy draw,” Malmont said of The Seeing Eye. While both puppy raisers and Seeing Eye dog trainers play a critical role in the development of the dogs, they are not to be confused. Puppy raisers are responsible for teaching basic manners and commands from when they welcome home the puppy at seven weeks old, to approximately 16 months old, when it is time for the young dog to return to The Seeing Eye. Seeing Eye dog trainers receive the dogs after the initial puppy raising process and lead them through four weeks of harness training on busy city streets, so they are comfortable navigating busy and potentially hazardous conditions.

The Seeing Eye has very few restrictions on who can or cannot become a puppy raiser for the organization, as it cherishes all volunteers, but it does require those interested to fill out an application where they detail their histories with dogs and their interests in the organization.

After filling out the application, Malmont said it typically does not take more than a few months to hear back from the Seeing Eye on its decision, but wait times vary based on the number of applicants and the number of returning puppy raises, as they receive priority. “[Once you become a puppy raiser], the requirements are that you are supposed to go to the monthly meetings and expose your dogs as much as possible, not only for the socialization but to make them work and learn the commands that they will use for life,” Malmont said.

While puppies inherently demand a significant amount of time, care and attention from whoever is raising them, Seeing Eye puppies can present a new set of challenges.

Because Seeing Eye puppies need to be heavily socialized and well-behaved in public, the raisers need to be persistent and patient. These skills are further put to the test when they begin to teach their puppy basic commands, as temperament can vary from breed to breed, and the raisers must be flexible with their training strategies.

Photo courtesy of Allison Watts

Seeing Eye puppy Herman hugs the Red Raiders’ mascot, Big Red, during an SU football game.

“People always ask me: ‘Is there a difference with the breeds?’” Malmont said.

“I think Shepherds are very serious, and easy to train — you can practically do it with your eyes closed — but they are very vocal dogs. I think golden retrievers are just

clowns for a while, but I love the challenge of the clown, and labs are in-between the two. Labs tend to be knuckleheads and live by their stomachs.”

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Recipe of the Week: Easy SU welcomes new weekend series event gourmet mac-and-cheese Justin Hawbaker Asst. Ship Life Editor

Shippensburg University will be holding “Where’s Big Red,” a monthly weekend collection of programs, beginning this Thursday.

“Where’s Big Red” is expected to become a once-a-month weekend program that is similar to homecoming and family weekends.

This weekend, free T-shirts will be given away at the women’s and men’s basketball games on Saturday. A new Big Red T-shirt is also expected to be unveiled at the games.

A half-court shooting contest will be held during the men’s basketball game. The winner will receive a textbook scholarship. If no one wins, there will be a drawing. Red raffle tickets will be handed out throughout the week.

Throughout the weekend, SU students will also have the opportunity to win prizes such as flex bonuses and gift cards. Students/group organizations must use #SUFindBigRed at events in order to be entered to win the prizes. There will be various other events held throughout the week and weekend, as seen below.

Thursday: • Disney Trivia in McFeely’s Coffee House from 8–9 p.m.

• Zen Garden in the Ceddia Union Building Multipurpose Room from 9–11 p.m.

Friday: • Winter bingo in the CUB MPR from 10 p.m.–1 a.m.

• Cereal crunch lab in the Raider Room from 11:45 p.m.–1 a.m.

Saturday: • Kwanzaa celebration in the CUB MPR from 3:30–6 p.m.

• Seavers Weekend Program at 9 p.m. in the ShipRec. • Midnight crafts in the Harley Hall MPR at 11 p.m.

• Women’s and men’s basketball games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Sunday: • Women’s and men’s basketball games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

• Cookie baking with President Laurie Carter in Kieffer Hall from 1–3 p.m.

A Raider’s View Raider Muse Staff Columnist As the season becomes more festive, it becomes a time to start thinking of what you may want Santa to bring you for Christmas.

There are many options such as the PlayStation 4, a coffee maker or a new Lego set for those who are still living out their childhood dreams. Although, some may look at Christmas as a time to bring another member into the family, a dog.

Christmas is one of the top times of the year when dogs get bought or adopted out of shelters —especially puppies. Not only do puppies make great companions, but shelter puppies

get a chance at a life beyond the cage. Puppies also grow with the family as well as growing in size, and admittedly some families cannot handle the growing of puppies into adult dogs.

Dog breeds like shepherds, hounds, bully breeds as well as even bigger breeds, all start out small and easy to handle. These dogs, surprisingly grow up to be full size animals that, without proper training and attention, can be much harder to handle. It seems as if that aspect of getting a dog escapes the minds of those who may be working under good intentions but are missing the point that getting a dog is bringing a family member into their home, not just a Christmas gift that will find his way back into the pound by the New Year.

Enjoy an easy gourmet mac-and-cheese recipe that costs under $5. It is a perfect solution for any hungry college student.

Ingredients: -1 cup of water -1/2 cup of elbow macaroni -1/2 cup of any cheese What to do: 1. Put the macaroni in a mug and add water (use enough to completely cover the noodles).

2. Microwave for 8 minutes on high, stopping at the 5 and 2 minute mark to stir and add more water if necessary.

3. Cook until done.

4. Add the cheese to pasta mixing with a small amount of water still at the bottom of the mug.

5. If cheese does not completely melt, put the mug back in the microwave for an additional 30-60 seconds.

6. Stir and enjoy your easy mac-and-cheese in a mug.

Photos by Hannah McMullan/The Slate

All puppies are not presents Another gift that some families find make great presents are kittens. Coming from my own experiences with cats, they are not as easy as non-cat owners perceive them to be. Their litter boxes require weekly cleaning, even with the best litter and no matter how cuddly they may be as kittens, there is considerable doubt they will be the same helpless kitten when they get older.

So, when the kittens become boring or too much to handle — cleaning their boxes and all — they end up alongside the Christmas puppies in the shelter, waiting for their forever home to accept the fact that animals take responsibility.

They take time and patience. They require a lot of attention that sometimes children, college

students and even working adults do not have to put toward those animals.

I’m not saying all situations are the same, so I’m merely speculating on the bases of experience. My only hope for this season is to not fall under the same stipulations that owning a pet will be a walk in the park and end up taking those animals to the shelters or letting it go.

The feral cat epidemic in Shippensburg is horrendous, due to owners letting their cats into the wild where they can contract feline immunodeficiency virus or feline leukemia.

Be smart this season, and if you are interesting in having your own pet, make sure you check out the local animal shelters for your new best friend.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

A&E

Act V brings murder mystery to SU with ‘Clue: Onstage’ show Michael Donegan Asst. A&E Editor

The Act V Theatre Co. cast and crew for “Clue: Onstage” brilliantly performed their opening show on Friday, Nov. 16.

The show was supposed to open Thursday, Nov. 15, but had to be postponed to Friday because of inclement weather. It was well worth the wait.

Based on the popular movie and even more popular board game, “Clue: Onstage” gave the audience a fresh spin on the classic trope of the murder mystery. It not only kept the audience laughing with its heavy humor, but also kept people guessing as the show went on due to the many twists and turns in the plot.

“I’m ready to see the audience react, have them laugh and gasp along,” Director Hannah Famulare said. “I’m really excited to see [the audience’s] interaction through the performance.”

Famulare, a junior interdisciplinary arts major with concentrations in theater and music, could not have put on the show without her cast.

The actors kept the audience laughing and on the edge of their seats for the duration of the show.

“[The actors are] perfectly cast, I wouldn’t have asked for anything more from them,” Famulare said. “It’s been an honor working with them and seeing them work and grow as actors.”

One of the actors was senior Avery Quinn. Quinn, a communication/journalism major and theater minor, played the professional yet relatable butler who goes by the name of “Wadsworth.” “[Wadsworth’s] the butler.

He’s the host of the party that all these guests are invited to.

When things start to get chaotic, he becomes the leader of the group trying to discover the mystery, trying to figure out who the murderer is, what’s going on in this house and why,” Quinn said.

“It’s exciting to play someone at the very start of the show who’s very uptight and proper. Then at the end of the show it’s almost like they’re going crazy.”

Quinn was glad to be a part of such a great show, and he met a lot of new people along the way.

“I made a lot of new friends within my cast, and the assistant directors have been great and Hannah’s been awesome,” Quinn said.

“This has been an awesome experience for me.”

The show offered a very

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“Clue: Onstage” brought the murder mystery to life and earned many laughs from the audience during its humorous parts. Pictured from left: Travis Houtz as Mr. Green, Bernadette Schneider as Mrs. White, Luke Lyman as Professor Plum, Madeleine Davis as Miss Scarlet, Ethan Scalese as Colonel Mustard, Avery Quinn as Wadsworth and Francesca Yaukey as Mrs. Peacock. fun dynamic, with each character getting more paranoid and nervous as the night went on. Freshman Alena Dobbs was among the many students in attendance to

watch this occur.

“I think it was very entertaining,” Dobbs said. “It was definitely accurate to the movie.”

While Famulare’s main

goal is to pursue singing and acting on a bigger stage, she enjoyed directing and is open to continue doing it.

“I had my vision, and to see it come to life has been

amazing,” Famulare said.

“It’s been a great experience and I would love to do it again.”

Bazzi feat. Bryce Vine tickets on sale now The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will welcome Bazzi and Bryce Vine to Shippensburg University on Feb. 2. SU’s Activities Program Board announced the spring concert’s peformance on Nov. 15 as part of its “Concert Experience.” Student tickets went on sale Nov. 19, and for the general public on Nov. 21.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.luhrscenterboxoffice.com.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Sports

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Field hockey faces West Chester Thursday

Field hockey advances to Pittsburgh Matthew Gregan Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University field hockey team advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinals with a 4-1 win over Merrimack College on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Robb Sports Complex.

The Raiders dominated the game from the very beginning by using an aggressive offensive attack combined with excellent defense all along the back end. SU scored three goals in the first half to shut down Merrimack and get a comfortable lead that it would never relinquish.

“It was part of our game plan to come out in a really aggressive press defensively,” SU coach Tara Zollinger said. “We knew that we wanted to get at their backs early on and put them on the hot seat and under a lot of pressure.”

The Raiders grabbed the first goal of the afternoon on a shot by sophomore Jazmin Petrantonio in the 11th minute of the game. The goal was Petrantonio’s 24th of the season and came from a good corner entry pass.

It took only four more minutes for the Raiders to add another goal. This one came from freshman Valen Alonso. She received the ball in the corner of the field and made a couple of good drib-

ble moves to get past Merrimack defenders before tipping the ball past the goalie to score her fourth goal of the season.

SU’s offense came out aggressively and never let up. The Raiders outshot the Warriors 7-0 overall and 3-0 in shots on goal.

The team’s offense was not the only group that had it going on Sunday afternoon.

The Raiders defense did a tremendous job throughout the game to shut down a Merrimack team that was averaging more than three goals per game heading into the contest. What made it even more impressive was that they were playing with a limited effort from bangedup junior defenseman Mikayla Cheyney.

“The person that came on the field for her, Caitlyn Wink, she started and played in the national championship game last year, so she came in and was able to fill that role very quickly,” Zollinger said.

“We have been working through a couple injuries with our backline, and the good thing is we got a solid backline squad. We know that if someone gets injured, someone can step in and they can get back to work right where they left off.”

Cheyney played only 35 minutes in Sunday’s win over Merrimack. Howev-

er, as Zollinger mentioned, Wink was able to come and step right in to fill the void.

The defense never missed a beat, as Merrimack was held to only three shots (two shots on goal).

The Raiders did a good job of coming out of halftime and not taking their foot off the pedal. Right when a desperate Merrimack team was trying to get back in the game, the Raiders put their foot

down and kept a comeback from ever coming close to happening.

SU outshot Merrimack 18-3 and 10-2 in shots on goal in the second half. Freshman forward Jenna Sluymer had a good game and scored the team’s fourth goal of the day in the 47th minute. Sluymer led the way in terms of the offense’s aggressiveness, totaling seven shots and two shots on goal.

The next matchup for the Raiders will be a difficult one.

They take on Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rival West Chester University in the semifinals of the NCAA DII tournament on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Pittsburgh.

The Raiders have not been able to beat West Chester this season, falling 4-2 on Oct. 9, and most recently, 3-1 in the PSAC tournament final.

“We will make some tactical adjustments, because what we did last time didn’t work,” Zollinger said when asked about what the team can do to get over their struggles against West Chester.

“We will make those adjustments and I think that the team will respond really well to that, because it is change and they really embrace change and see it as an opportunity to grow.”

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

The field hockey team celebrates scoring one of its four goals in Sunday’s playoff victory over Merrimack.

Men win second game of break over CalU, 61–58 The team follows up big win over Wilmington with narrow Vulcan victory.

Noah Shatzer Staff Writer

Photos courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Jake Biss leads the Raiders with six assists against the Vulcans, after scoring 11 in the win over Wilmington.

Antonio Kellem claims a team-high 24 points against Wilmington, but could not get much going against CalU.

Despite subpar shooting from beyond the arc and the free throw line, the Shippensburg University men’s basketball team ended the Thanksgiving break with a gritty 61–58 victory over the California University of Pennsylvania (CalU) on Sunday.

With the team struggling from the floor, the rebounding dominance that had been a key contributor to Shippensburg’s undefeated start to the season was once again a crucial element of the Raiders’ comeback against the Vulcans, as the team out-rebounded CALU 47 to 36, grabbing 21 offensive rebounds that led to a staggering 27 points.

The team ended the night shooting just 22 percent (7of-32) from deep and finished with a below average mark of 43 percent from the charity stripe (6-of-14).

While the team struggled on offense, the Raiders were locked in defensively, which ultimately ended up carrying them to their fifth victory of the season. Over the final 4:37 of the game, SU held the Vulcans to a measly three points, allowing the Raiders

to pull off a gutsy comeback win.

Leading the way for the Raiders were junior guard Lamar Talley and junior forward John Castello. Talley grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds and pitched in 13 points — posting his first career double-double — while Castello produced 13 points along with six rebounds.

Sophomore guard Jake Biss dished out a team-high six assists while contributing nine points in the victory, including a timely three-pointer that gave SU the lead with 1:45 remaining in the game.

Redshirt-freshman Dom Sleva continued his stellar play off the bench, pitching in 10 points and grabbing eight rebounds in 22 minutes of game time.

Senior Manny Span scored nine points and grabbed eight rebounds — six of which were on offense — during his time on the floor and senior Antonio Kellem chipped in seven points and five rebounds.

The Raiders look to continue their hot start to the season today at 7 p.m. as they play host to Chestnut Hill College in Heiges Field House.

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Women rebound with win over West Virginia Wesleyan

Ariel Jones’ 26 points lead the way in team’s second win of the season Nate Powles Sports Editor The Thanksgiving hangover was nonexistent for the Shippensburg University women’s basketball team, as it rebounded from a disappointing loss in its last outing against Jefferson University to claim an impressive 78–60 win over West Virginia Wesleyan College on Sunday night.

Although students were gradually arriving back to campus after the holiday break, a number of supporters came out to Heiges Field House to cheer on the Raiders in their non-conference matchup. SU outscored the Bobcats in every frame except the final one on the way to its second win of the season.

Sophomore Ariel Jones was exceptional, dropping a game-high 26 points and leading the squad to an eight-point lead going into the second quarter. Jones was all over the court and added five assists and five rebounds. She even had two blocks.

Her effort was complemented by freshman Aunbrielle Green’s first career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The rebound mark was a new career-high. She was efficient, going 7–11 from the floor.

The Bobcats were constantly in foul trouble, putting the Raiders at the free-throw line an astonishing 37 times.

Wesleyan had success on the offensive boards — reeling in an impressive 21 offensive rebounds — but were very inefficient, only earning eight points from those opportunities.

The Raiders picked up a couple other crucial performances from sophomore Kryshell Gordy and freshman Lauren Mills. Gordy had 11 points with five rebounds and three assists, adding four steals. Mills had a career-high 14 points along with three rebounds.

The team is so young, with only one player owning junior status or higher (Gianna Locker — junior). Almost all of the players have had early contributions this season and are making progress in every game.

SU put the game to bed in the third quarter, outscoring Wesleyan 23–13 in the frame after a 15–2 run. Jones was dominant and continued her rise to Raider stardom.

She is averaging just less than 25 points a game so far this season and has become the main offensive threat for SU. She will continue to be a crucial part of the team’s success as one of only a handful of returning players from last season, making her a leader in the locker room.

The Raiders are back in action tomorrow at 7 p.m. from Heiges Field House when they take on the University of the Sciences.

Lauren Pettis has a poor scoring night against West Virginia Wesleyan, totaling only one point in the team’s win. However, she finished second on the team in rebounds with eight, and is averaging 6.3 rebounds and 6.8 points per game.

Photos courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Raiders’ sophomore guard Ariel Jones continues to lead the way with 26 points, five assists, five rebounds and two blocks in Sunday night’s victory.

Kryshell Gordy finishes with 11 points and five rebounds on a perfect 5-of-5 shooting night. Gordy has come into her sophomore year a much better player and is averaging a solid 12.8 points and 11 rebounds per game this season.