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Wintery blast of ice and snow passes through SU campus Nicholas Finio Staff Writer
Snow on top of ice on top of ice on top of snow. A string of winter weather left Shippensburg University fighting to keep roads and walkways clear, and caused the school to cancel classes on two days last week. SU was closed Monday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 5, due to serious weather conditions and icy roads. According to Peter Gigliotti, executive director for uni-
versity communications and marketing, classes were to start at noon on Wednesday, but he eventually announced that the university would be closed all day. “All members of the campus community are encouraged to be prepared for cold, snowy and slippery conditions,” Gigliotti said in an email sent to SU students on Wednesday. Heavy rain started Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. and continued through the night into the early morning. AcAfter two snow days, SU campus was covered in ice and snow. cording to Weather.com, Workers went outside early on Feb. 5 to shovel and plow so stu-
He explained that the traction was becoming increasingly difficult because ice was constantly rebuilding on the ground every 10 minutes. Although the snow has caused a string of missed classes and excited students, the maintenance workers of SU have been hard at work. “Depending on the weath-
er, I could be here from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. if the sidewalks and paths become too icy,” said Doug Stepler, maintenance worker for Naugle and McLean Hall. Stepler said that he has been called in at 4 a.m. on the worst days of the year. He explains that the weather is so unpredictable that anything can happen. One day it could be warm and the next it could be a blizzard, so he constantly has to be on his toes for that phone call.
dents could walk safely across the frozen campus.
there was a low of 20 degrees and this caused an ice storm to hit the area. Roads had been plowed around campus for hours on end by workers through the day and night. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Montgomery County had 340 electrical fires, 1,001 road obstructions, 153 crashes and more than 4,000 calls for police assistance. More than 35,000 customers lost power to LG&E and Kentucky Utilities as rePhotos by Mary Grace Keller ported by FOX 54 News. The Ezra Lehman Memorial Library, along with other campus buildThe weather recently has ings, was closed on Feb. 3 and 5 because of extreme weather. become so severe that SU
has been closed twice in one week. Darrell McKenrick, loader operator for SU, said that he has been called multiple times to plow sidewalks, main roads and pathways for SU’s campus. McKenrick was hard at work on the night shift on Wednesday morning around 1 a.m. “I usually come in at 10 p.m. and my break starts at 7 a.m.,” McKenrick said. “It’s especially tough tonight be- Some students chose to spend their snow days doing homework, while others ventured outside to sled. Billy Jean Lohr, of Presicause there’s so much ice undents Hall, went sledding with her friends behind Kriner Hall. der the snow.”
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SU listed No. 2 for on-campus alcohol arrests William Kauffman
in 2011, but up from 177 in 2010. News Editor Furthermore, there were 12 reports on campus for Every week the police logs driving under the influence come in from Shippensburg in 2012 and 20 reports of University Police. Sometimes drunkenness the same year. there is criminal mischief, theft and robberies, but fortunately such crimes and violent acts are uncommon. “We provide a lot However, one can almost of alternative always count on underage drinking or public drunkenprogramming that ness being in the logs. provides students with SU is known as a “dry campus.” According to page 100 the opportunity to do of SU’s Swataney, “No per- something other than son shall consume, possess or go out drinking.” be in the presence of alcohol beverages on the campus, or in campus housing, despite his or her age.” SU was recently listed secAccording to SU’s annual safety and security statistics, ond on a list for most on-camthere were 182 liquor law pus alcohol arrests per 1,000 arrests on campus and 111 students by a report conductcampus disciplinary referrals ed by Rehabs.com. The report in 2012. Campus disciplinary used data from the Office of Education referrals mean individuals Postsecondary were not arrested but re- from 2011, which was the ferred for possible campus highest recent year for SU for on-campus alcohol arrests. disciplinary action. The university recently reAlcohol-related arrests were down in 2012 from 275 ceived a $40,000 grant from
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the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to cover the costs of an online alcohol education course for all incoming first-year students. This is among the many efforts of SU and its Connection program to combat alcohol and substance abuse. “We think that one arrest for underage drinking or violation of liquor laws is one too many. We do know that students are under a lot of pressure to drink,” said Peter Gigliotti, executive director for university communications and marketing at SU. “Students are a lot of times coming to us already having experience with drinking so it’s not unusual and it wouldn’t be unexpected to think that liquor law violations would occur on campus.” Gigliotti went on to point out all the ways students can enjoy college life without drinking, doing drugs or getting into trouble. “The university has a long history of providing services to students who need help because they have problems
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with different kinds of substances,” Gigliotti said. “We provide a lot of alternative programming that provides students with the opportunity to do something other than go out drinking.” Chief of SU Police Cytha Grissom pointed out that statistics could be misleading as a lot of the actual drinking occurs off campus. “The arrests may have occurred on campus, but that does not mean the drinking is occurring on campus. A
lot of times we have students who go off campus and drink and come back to campus and cause problems. That’s when they come to our attention,” Grissom said. Ultimately, students are responsible for themselves and can get help from the university if they have a drug or alcohol problem. Until SU students drink less and drink safer, state, local and campus police are obligated to do their jobs and enforce laws.
“If you’re 18 years old and you’re coming to school here, you’re considered an adult so it’s your choice,” Grissom said. “If you make that choice to drink underage, then there are consequences that go with that choice.”
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Egypt remains in chaos while Sisi moves to restore order
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Staff Columnist Ever since the Arab Spring began in late 2010, many countries in the Middle East have been in disarray. Chief among them is the nation of Egypt, which has been riddled with riots and led by tyrants. A familiar face to many Egyptians may finally take the helm of the devastated country and attempt to restore peace and order. According to Al-Seyassah, a Kuwaiti newspaper, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is planning on running for president in the Egyptian elections this April. Sisi, who is currently Egypt’s defense minister, grew in popularity ever since last July when he forced President Mohammed Morsi out of office. While Morsi was the nation’s first freely elected president, many citizens were upset with him and began “massive protests demanding his resignation,” according to Al Jazeera. “The decision has been made, and I have to succumb to the people’s demand of running for the republic’s presidency,” Sisi said, after he declared he would be running for the office, according to Al-Seyassah. Sisi also said that he will not let the army take over the country as it has done in the past. Despite the fact that Al Jazeera reports that “Sisi’s
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chances of becoming the country’s next president are high,” another newspaper, Ahram, is reporting Egypt’s army will deny him the office. “What was published in Al-Seyassah is merely journalistic speculation and not a direct statement from Field Marshal El-Sisi,” said Ahmed Ali, Egypt’s military spokesman. Ahram also reported that in the “lengthy interview with El-Sisi” with Al-Siyasa, Sisi stated that he “would fulfill the people’s demands to run for president.” The conflicting reports do not stop in the Middle East either. News sources around the world, including CNN, Euronews, Arab American News and the BBC, have reported that Sisi plans to make a move to become president, but also reported that Ali has denied that any such thing has formally been decided.
Tensions between Islamic extremists such as the Muslim Brotherhood and many Egyptian patriots have been around for some time. Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy was arrested in Egypt this past December on grounds of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood, reports Global News. Fahmy, who worked for Al Jazeera, has been detained for more than a month in Egypt. The Washington Post reports that Fahmy is not alone as there are more than a dozen other Al Jazeera English journalists in prison and facing trial. Sherif Fahmy, Mohamed’s brother, stated they have since been moved to a better prison, but face a trial that could potentially put them in jail for up to 15 years. Sherif also said that evidence proving his brother is not guilty has thus far been ignored by Egyptian courts.
Police Logs UNDERAGE DRINKING / PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS On Saturday, Feb. 8, at 12:07 a.m., the University Police were dispatched to the CUB for a report of an intoxicated male who had vomited and passed out in front of the convenience store. Officers arrived and located the male in question seated at a table, passed out with his head resting on the table. After several attempts the officers were able to wake the male. He was identified at that time as Christopher Ryan Manley, 20, of Harrisburg, Pa. Manley showed obvious signs of intoxication and had vomited several times. Due to Manley’s condition, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and Manley was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Manley was cited for underage drinking and public drunkenness in connection with the incident. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10:07 p.m., the University Police were dispatched to a room on the first floor of Seavers Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an incident involving several individuals in a room in possession of alcohol. Officers went to the room in question and spoke with the occupants who admitted to possessing and consuming vodka inside the room. A half full bottle of Burnett’s citrus-flavored vodka was confiscated from the room. As a result of the incident, Gabriela Lavin, 18, and Tara Fritz, 19, of Mowrey Hall, and Lauren Kell, 18, and Kaitlyn Wilson, 19, of Seavers Hall, were all cited for underage drinking. All individuals were cited and released. DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Sunday, Feb. 9, at 12:03 a.m., a University Police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the G-2 parking lot when he observed a male walk through the gate from Sunbeam Court and into the parking lot. The male then unzipped his pants and began to urinate onto the ground while numerous other people were walking in the area. The officer approached the male and identified him as Anthony R. Kuppel, 21, of Milroy, Pa. Kuppel was cited for disorderly conduct and was released to a friend who agreed to take custody of him for the night. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, Feb. 9, at 1:20 a.m., a University Police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the South Storage Parking Lot when he observed a male who appeared to be intoxicated staggering across the parking lot. The male proceeded to the steps leading from the Storage Lot to the Spiritual Center Parking Lot and fell while going down the steps. The officer stopped the male in the Spiritual Center parking lot to check on his welfare and found that he was intoxicated. The male was identified as Robert L. Levine, 19, of President’s Hall. Levine showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol and was given a portable breath test. After evaluating Levine and determining that he was not in need of medical attention for his intoxication or injuries from the fall, Levine was cited for underage drinking and was transported to his residence hall where he was released. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2:03 a.m., the University Police were dispatched to the fourth floor study lounge of Naugle Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated female student. Officers arrived and identified the female in question as Ashley Ann Wilt, 19, of Naugle Hall. Wilt showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol at an off-campus location and she was given a portable breath test. Wilt was issued a citation for underage drinking and was released to her residence hall room in Naugle Hall.
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Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (right) is seeking to run for president of Egypt; a country torn by political turmoil.
Egyptian citizens began supporting Sisi after he “ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi” when large-scale protests began erupting in opposition to him. It is believed the growing popularity of Sisi is to only further aggravate Islamist militants. They have already increased hostile actions against Egypt since Morsi was kicked out of office, reports Reuters.
The future of these journalists is in as much question as the future of Egypt’s government. Egypt itself is in a state of paranoia; it fears Islamic militants, and even its own army taking over the government again. The people of Egypt seem to put their faith in Sisi to bring democracy and order to this chaos-stricken nation.
OPINION Sochi opening ceremony entertains the world
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Russia arguably shocked the world this past Friday night with a stellar opening ceremony performance. According to The New York Times, this opening ceremony cost three times as much as all winter Olympic ceremonies combined. The ceremony opened with tributes to the great accomplishments of Russian history. Small tributes were made to authors like Tolstoy, and musicians like Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. What was great about the ceremony was the national pride that Russia gave off. In a matter of three hours, the world was given a glimpse of what it means to be Russian. The ceremony performances took viewers through a thousand years of Russian history, and paid tribute to the fact that Russians describe themselves as dreamers.
One of the most impressive aspects of this $50 billion Olympics is the architecture. The Olympic complex that was built was designed by Jerry Anderson. According to Hereandnow. org, the complex stretches from the coast of The Black Sea, to the tops of the Caucasus Mountains. Although the performances and pyrotechnics were impressive, there was one little mishap that everyone noticed. During the beginning of the ceremony snowflakes emerged from the ceiling expand and form the five Olympic rings. The snowflakes started out as small, but as they descended further from the ceiling they began to expand to look like the rings for the games. However, the fifth ring never expanded, leaving an incredibly noticeable mistake. The Olympic rings are symbolic to the games, and this was a serious mistake for the first night. I wonder if Vladimir Putin sentenced whoever made this mistake to Siberia? Regardless of this mis-
hap, the rest of the ceremony was tasteful, and made me feel like I should have taken sports more seriously because I now have an incredible urge to be an Olympian. I think by far the best moment of the night was the lighting of the torch. From the moment Maria Sharapova brought the torch into the stadium, the world was on the edge of its seats waiting for the official start of the 2014 Olympic Games. Former Russian Olympic hockey player, Vladislov Tretiak and former Olympic figure skater Irina Rodman, were given the honor to light the torch to start the games. The two ran from the main stadium where the ceremony took place, across the complex concord, to light the flame. The flame itself was impressive. The torch followed a path up a curved incline, to the top of the cauldron to ignite the symbolic start. An impressive fireworks display erupted immediately and I could not help but feel excited for the upcoming events to take place in the next two weeks.
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50 United States (which rarely seem to unite these days); that a lesbian couple featured on a Disney Channel show has people in an uproar; that LGBTQIA community members continue to feel unsafe and unwelcome enough to stay closeted. But in Russia, things are worse. Anti-“propaganda” laws in the country aimed to “protect” children,
support here in the U.S. for gay athletes, such as Google’s search bar logo during the games. Protests in Sochi also demonstrate distaste for the law. But here, in Shippensburg, do we have a distaste not just for anti-gay laws, but anti-gay mind frames? Yes, LGBTQIA people are free to propagandize, but they cannot get married. Sneers and disdain often afflict homosexuals. Rights are not equal. While we are not the lawmakers that can remove the legal suppression, we are the people, and the people that can eliminate social oppression. How? Start with Hilary Duff’s public service announcement, “Think Before You Speak.” The U.S. could use a lot of work in different areas. However, we can only move forward as a nation and better our county if it gets better for everyone, not just heterosexuals.
Sochi 2014 Olympics puts equal rights on the podium
CASSANDRA CLARHAUT Asst. Opinion Editor
The U.S. president and vice president will not be attending the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Officials stated that due to his schedule, President Obama will remain in the U.S., while no specifics were given. Obama was not at the 2010 or 2012 Olympic Games either, so this should not come as a shock. Plus, wavering relations between the U.S. and Russia influenced the decision to send openly gay athletes to the Winter Games. If that is not a provocation in the name of justice and equality, I am not sure what qualifies. Due to her mother’s failing health, Billie Jean King withdrew from the group of U.S. delegates to visit Sochi last week. The openly gay tennis champion’s mother passed
away Friday, the day of the opening ceremony. Instead, Olympic figure skating gold medalist Brian Boitano and Olympic women’s ice hockey silver and bronze medalist Caitlin Cahow represent the U.S., along with a number of political delegates. Boitano came out as gay in December, just a couple of days after Obama announced the delegation team. Talk about timing. “I think Americans know [why we’re here] and we're proud to come from a country who supports tolerance and diversity and we stand strong,” Boitano said in a USA Today article. Openly gay Cahow told The Advocate that the Olympics could potentially change attitudes and perceptions and Sochi offers an opportunity for athletes to make a difference. I could not agree more. It is very sad that the U.S. cannot legalize gay marriage in all
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signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, outline punishments of sliding-scale fines and work suspension for Russian public officials. Anything that promotes or simply displays “non-traditional sexual relations” is punishable by law. I hear “propaganda” and immediately think of Hitler, though the propaganda here is banned and not en-
couraged. I cannot speak for Russia, but Americans learn about the tragedy of the Holocaust in history class time and time again. Still, prejudice pervades our culture. There is fear and an agenda against those who are different. The 2014 Sochi Olympics allow a platform to protest the injustice against Russian LGBT, and there is rallied
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Safety concerns with the Sochi Olympics
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Nicholas Finio Staff Writer With the Sochi Olympics beginning last Friday in Russia, people around the world are excited to take part in such a memorable event. With an extraordinary occasion taking place, though, there are also risks involved while preparing for the world’s most expensive Olympics yet. According to CNN, the Olympics will cost an astounding $51 billion with an estimated 3 billion viewers worldwide. The park in Sochi holds 75,000 spectators and there will be 6,000 competitors from 85 countries participating. Since the event is so monumental, U.S. and Russia have gone the distance to protect the spectators and participants from any outside threats. Though Russian president Vladimir Putin vows the games will be safe, Matthew Olsen, speak-
ing at a House Intelligence Committee hearing, said otherwise. Olsen explained, the primary threat comes from Imarat Kavkaz, probably the most prominent terrorist group in Russia. “It made its intent clear to seek to carry out attacks in the run-up to the games,” said Olsen. The American participants in the Olympics are even advised by Russian officials not to wear the American flag walking into or out of the games, according to CNN. That is not the only precaution that Russia has taken in order to seize terrorists. Even the Sochi airport is under heavy security, fully equipped with guard dogs, barbed wire fences, and lookouts every 100 yards. BBC also said that the U.S. warns of possible toothpaste bombs that could be smuggled onto an airplane and into the country to create explosives. Although this is a legitimate concern, Russia has restricted all liquids,
pastes and gels from entering its airports making the security tighter than it has ever been before. With so much security and defense going into this year’s Olympics, I agree with the U.S. and Russia’s tactics on stopping any terroristics threats. There have been hundreds of claims that terrorists will strike at a moment’s notice, so it is valid that these countries are pushing for such harsh security measures. I believe it is our responsibility to set an example of protection to the good people that attend these events. We should not live in a world where we are afraid of outside parties attempting to commit heinous acts to destroy our freedoms and way of life. The Olympics are a traditional and an international spectacle of amazing events that illustrate such athleticism and there is no reason to fret over idiotic terroristic threats.
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What is on my mind: At the moment, Ethan Couch Adrian Sipes
Staff Columnist At the moment, what is on my mind is the sentencing of Ethan Couch. Ethan Couch, 16, killed four people and injured two others last year while under the influence of alcohol, according to cnn.com. For many readers, you may assume that most of this boy’s life, if not all of it, will be spent behind bars Well, think again. Instead of jail time, Couch was sentenced to 10 years of probation and has recently been ordered by a judge to seek rehabilitation in a lockdown facility, according to cnn.com. That is right, no jail time. Some readers may be wondering how in the world Couch
beat this case. Even more so, what might have influenced his sentencing? Your guess is as good as mine. Many accusations as to why Couch received the punishment he did have surfaced over the recent months, most notably, the term “affluenza.” Affluenza has been coined by a psychologist as a term to describe children whose parents are wealthy and privileged, and have never set limits for their children, according to cnn.com. Basically, the children have the ability to run wild. Other accusations about the parents’ extreme wealth and ability to hire expensive defense lawyers have also surfaced. However, State District Judge Jean Boyd says neither of these alleged factors played any role in her decision, ac-
cording to cnn.com Yet, Eric Boyles, whose wife and daughter were killed in the accident, feels differently. He believes that money played a major factor in this decision, according to cnn. com I hate to say it, but I agree with Boyles. Sure, I feel remorse for Ethan Couch. The boy is only a teenager after all. Additionally, the sentencing he received — 10 years of probation, the loss of driving privileges and the inability to drink or use drugs — is a hefty punishment to bear at such a young age. However, had this been someone of lower class, or other race, what would have been the outcome? That is something that I feel all of us cannot help but ponder.
Photo by Ammordramus The Ethan Couch sentencing has been extremely controversial in the U.S over the past year.
What do you give a Ship about? What do you prefer: The Summer or the Winter Olympics?
Grad Student Samuel Frushour “I like the Summer games because there is more variety in sports.”
Senior Mike Bivens “I like the Summer games because they are more exciting.”
Grad Student Brittany Martin “I like the Winter games because I love hockey.”
Senior Mike Sulat “I do not watch the Olympics.”
Lizzie Munyao “I like the Summer Olympics. They are more appealing to me. I do not like the snow to begin with.”
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Valentine’s Bingo drew a crowd despite the bad weather Wednesday. prizes were given away as students battled it out over bingo cards.
Jessica Richardson Staff Writer
Chocolates and roses are typical Valentine’s Day gifts, and the Activities Program Board offered students a chance to win those and much more through Valentine’s Day Bingo on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Taking place in the CUB, Raider Lounge 6, Valentine’s Bingo offered prizes valued at $2,000 dollars each ranging from $75 to over $100. Prizes included chocolate, gift cards, a giant teddy bear, pampering baskets, date night baskets and an iPad mini. Students could even win flowers through the multiple raffles that were held throughout the night. The APB prepared for the night by planning the decorations and layout of the room, creating a prize list, buying the prizes and putting togeth-
er the bingo cards. APB’s and entertainment chair, Kristina Carey planned Valentine’s Bingo because it is an opportune time to win free prizes. “The event is helpful for us college students because it is a fun way to get stuff for free, for your significant other or even yourself,” Carey said. Many students have other plans for Valentine’s Day but Carey organized the event in celebration because she sees it as an alternative. “I like it because it gives an alternative other than drinking off campus,” Carey said. Despite the snow that canceled classes for the day, many students made their way out to enjoy playing bingo. First-year student Brooke Reeser said, “The last bingos I went to were really fun, and I didn’t win even though I tried really hard.” She decided to come to the event at another chance of winning alongside her room-
“The Lion King.” Other activities included a game of Disney charades in “Neverland,” dinner with the sisters, cupcake decorating and a “Dumbo”-themed circus. Brandi Reisher, the recruitment chair for KDP, said, “I hope that the potential new members had a great time getting to know all of our sisters and getting the answers to anything they were wondering about Kappa Delta Phi NAS or sorority life in general.” Reisher said she chose KDP because of its small size, which makes the sisters in the sorority very close. Averi Hawthorne, a sophomore who rushed KDP last year, said the mission of rush week activities was “leaving it really open” to allow to sisters — both existing and potential — to become well-acquainted. “I wanted to be a part of a group of girls who would make me feel comfortable,” Hawthorne said about her decision to rush KDP during her freshman year. Due to the inclement weather that hit Shippensburg this past week, KDP was forced to reschedule its last event. A handful of pro-
spective sisters gathered at the sorority’s headquarters Thursday night for an evening of popcorn and time shared with friends. Among them was freshman Kaiti Fox, who rushed KDP last semester and aspires to become a sister. According to Fox, the best part of the rush week is getting to know all of the sisters of KDP. “Everyone is really welcoming,” she said. Now that Fox is a second semester freshman — a requirement for pledging — she hopes to move forward with the sorority. Fox cited KDP’s philanthropy as the driving force behind her interest in joining. “It’s awesome because you’re helping someone with cancer,” she said of the MakeA-Wish Foundation. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charity that grants the last wishes of terminally ill children. It began about 30 years ago when the wish of a little boy to become a police officer was granted in Arizona. From there, the organization grew swiftly and now grants the wishes of 14,000 children per year — one every 38 minutes.
Melting snow, budding leaves and blue skies are not the only things Shippensburg University students should expect to see this spring semester. Indeed, recruitment for Greek Life is in full swing on campus once again. Kappa Delta Phi (KDP) National Affiliated Sorority was among the organizations to invite prospective sisters to participate in its rush activities on and off campus this past week. KDP hosted seven events between Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 that gave attendees a chance to get to know the sisters and the sorority. Each event highlighted a famous Disney film, such as “Peter Pan” or “The Little Mermaid.” According to KDP president Alyssa Cartagena, the events stayed in tow with the sorority’s philanthropy, The Make-AWish Foundation. Photo by Jessica Richardson Women interested in joining the sorority were first More than $2,000 worth of invited to a mermaid-themed information session, followed mate and winner of a bubble by an evening of sharing desbath basket, Kelsey McCabe, sert at a hangout based on who said, “They have really cool prizes and it’s always really fun.” Another winner battled it out in a tie. First-year student Alexandra Roles was among those who won at the beginning of the event. She chose three boxes of Valentine’s Day chocolates. “I’m keeping two and giving one away to my valentine,” Roles said. There were many others that battled it out in a tie, including for the biggest prize, the iPad mini. The APB will be hosting another event in celebration of Valentine’s Day. APB invites anyone to join them in do-it-yourself Valentine’s Day cards. The event will be held in the CUB Great Hall on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. For more information on future events Photo by Stephanie Pryor or getting involved, contact Kappa Delta Phi participated in rush week and invited prospective members to get involved with rush APB at apb@ship.edu. activities. The week was Disney themed, focusing on Disney characters and movies.
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With Valentine’s Day on Friday, it is time to start thinking about that perfect outfit for a night out with your girlfriend, boyfriend or best friends. As for the ladies, what is cuter than a simple dress for a night out on the town? Sometimes you do not need a lot to create that perfect outfit. Just add a necklace, some cute shoes and a clutch purse and you are all set. Obviously you can not go wrong with pink or red on Valentine’s Day, so start out with a dress of either color. Choose from a smart pencil dress or vintage cocktail dress, which is appropriate for any occasion. Add some
silver or gold bling, but not too much, and finish off the ensemble with a cute pair of shoes. A comfortable pair of flats or some elegant high heels will complete any outfit for a night out. These outfits can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the type of night out. If you are going to a club or a fancy restaurant with your boyfriend, then definitely dress to impress and choose a more fashionable outfit. If you are going to a more casual place for dinner or just hanging out with friends, keep it simple. As for the men, is there any better feeling than seeing your girlfriend’s smile when she sees you dressed up to take her out to dinner? If you are serious about treating her to a great dinner, then take your outfit serious-
ly as well. Red is the perfect color to wear for a night out on Valentine’s Day. Depending on where you are going, you can either dress up or down like the ladies. A fancier restaurant means nicer clothes, such as a sophisticated tie, dress pants, a belt and dress shoes. If you’re going somewhere more casual, still stick with a dress shirt for the special Valentine’s Day occasion, but you can get away with a nice pair of jeans or khakis. As much as a nice outfit can make Valentine’s Day more fun and exciting, the whole point of the holiday is to spend it with the ones you love. Enjoy it with friends and family or boyfriends and girlfriends and wear whatever makes you feel amazing on this special day.
The Shippensburg University CUB welcomed comedian Nore Davis with open arms Feb. 7 in the CUB’s Red Zone for its bi-weekly Friday night CUB programming event. The event began at 10 p.m. and also offered door prize opportunities for those who attended. Additionally, the CUB has recently started to offer free smoothies and snacks in the snack bar where Freshens used to be. Davis, originally from Yonkers, N.Y., has made appearances on MTV’s shows “Yo Momma” and “Kiss and Tell: The Do’s and Dont’s of Dating.” He also made his most recent TV feature on “Nick Cannon Presents HATIN on ‘09.” Making his second appearance at SU since performing at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center event a couple years ago, Davis said he was pleased to be back at SU for another opportunity to make students laugh and to give them a break from reality. Davis, who prides himself
on his website, noredavis. com, for being able to connect with all walks of life when it comes to laughter, proved that with his performance Friday night. There was not a single time his jokes fell on deaf ears during his performance, and at times, there was not a dry eye in the house due to the laughter Davis was able to produce with his hard-hitting jokes that students were able to connect with. He also got students involved by including them in his jokes and talking to them during the performance. His jokes, which poke fun at certain issues, also strive to be a positive reinforcement for students when it comes to the reality of life during and after college. “I just like to plant that seed. That’s why I like doing colleges,” he continued, “I might talk about adult stuff, and maybe they want to have a great time and act like everything is nice and everything is happy, but it’s not. It’s real.” Davis also had some advice to offer to the students. “They always used to say what do you want to be when
you grow up? This is actually the time to answer that question. Answer that question and see if the classes that you are taking get you to that goal,” he said. “Answer that question. What do you want to do? What do you want to contribute to the world? Don’t fall for the hype.” Redzone events, which are supervised by Danielle Krebs, Red Zone manager and student manager at the CUB, are here solely for the students. Krebs also believes that by having these events in the CUB, students have a chance to interact with one another and it also allows students to become more involved with the university. Lastly, but most certainly not least, Krebs added that these events also offer a safer alternative for students rather than going out and drinking. Red Zone events are held every other Thursday in the CUB and Game Zone events are held every other Saturday. For more information about these events, like or follow the CUB on Facebook and Twitter.
Resume boot camp kicks business butt at SU Andy Dixon
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Walking toward the CUB MPR for “Resume Boot Camp” I was not sure what to expect. I had my two-yearold resume that I found in my piles of documents, and hoped for the best. I was able to get to a table right away because of my flexible major, while others waited in seats for their specific interviews. I had the unfortunate time of having to cross out all of my activities before college, but I left the event knowing
that I would have a professional resume for the future. The boot camp is an annual event and is a collaboration between the Career Development Center and University Relations office. It allows students to network through face-to-face interaction with employers. This type of interaction is priceless because it provides students with advice and guidance on their degrees and the paths they can take. Many students were pleasantly surprised and gave positive feedback about the event. As a matter of fact, students were waiting with anticipation for their sessions
even before the doors opened. The same employers come every year because they like to recruit on campus, with some of them being alumni of Shippensburg University. When I asked the staff, who helped facilitate the boot camp, if they had any advice, they responded by telling students to, “Take advantage of the opportunities on campus.” These opportunities will help the students gain exposure which correlates to increased chances of getting a job after graduation, which is why events like these are held, with student’s futures in mind.
Photo by Andy Dixon Resume Boot Camp helped students focus on their future and become more competitive.
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Restaurant Review: The Century Cafe Stephanie Pryor Staff Writer
I hate to admit it, but I’m one of “those people.” When I find something I am passionate about, I rave relentlessly until my friends concede that a show is awesome, or yes, that Tom Hanks is the greatest of all time. That being said, when it comes to food, I really do not mess around. So sit back, relax and get ready to find out why the Century Café is the greatest place to eat on campus. Every time I encounter a Shippensburg University student who has never eaten at the Century Café, I die a little inside. Nestled cozily in Old Main, the best-kept dining secret on campus boasts a solid range of breakfast and lunch choices that can quell any craving. Omelets made from fresh eggs (not the mysterious powdered eggs of dining hall lore), homemade soups, topnotch deli sandwiches and personalized salads are just a few of the mealtime offerings of the Century Café. If you are looking for a
bite to eat before class in the morning, stop by Old Main and check out the impressive list of breakfast sandwiches. If you want some lighter fare, grab a bowl of fresh oatmeal or grits, or simply have the workers at Century toast a bagel to your liking. For fellow coffee-lovers, be sure to try the blends at this café when you’re not in the mood to wait in line at Starbucks. Try a powerful caffeine boost and delectable flavors are sure to come your way. When lunch rolls around, the options at Century become even more enticing. Choose from two sandwich specials at the deli bar, or simply create your own. All of the ingredients are arguably tastier than those of the deli bar in Reisner Dining Hall. To spice it up even more, order a slider of your favorite sandwich and pick up a 12 oz. cup of homemade soup to eat on the side. Move about three feet to your left and you can order the homestyle meal of the day. Ranging from baked tilapia with wild rice to sloppy joes with au gratin potatoes, the Century is guaranteed to hit the mark with its lunch-
time offerings. I like to consider myself an expert on the Century Café, I eat there, on average three times a week, and I am the reigning mayor of that glorious place on Foursquare. The workers at Century are always a pleasure to see and they never skimp out on portions or forget to ask you if you would “like a pickle with that?” It is usually not too crowded — hence the whole “bestkept dining secret” thing — and the dining area is relatively quiet — making it a great place to meet for lunch with a friend. If you have never eaten at The Century or heard of it, you had better try it. In all seriousness, eating random meals at Reisner everyday or wasting all of your flex at Chickendippity is great, but the Century Café is hands down the best place to eat on campus. For every one of the reasons I listed above, there are at least five more that make the Century Café stand out so brightly among the dreariness of campus dining. Whatever those reasons may be, you will just have to discover for yourself.
Directions: Spread can of refried beans in a 10 X 10 inch dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and microwave for two minutes. Enjoy!
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We shall overcome – ‘MEMPHIS The Musical’ comes to Luhrs Chris Ritter Staff Writer
Every so often, it’s the ’50s all over again. “Grease,” “Happy Days,” “M*A*S*H” — we never really let go of that decade. This turns out to be a good thing for the H. Ric Luhrs Performings Art Center, which hosted the touring company of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical “MEMPHIS” on Thursday evening. “MEMPHIS” is a somewhat fictionalized version of a real-life Memphis DJ named Dewey Phillips. Phillips was one of the earliest white DJs in the nation to play what at the time was labeled “race records” — music recorded by black artists.
At that time, white music was played on stations listened to by white people; black music on black stations; and there simply was no crossover allowed. Phillips broke the rules, at some career and personal risk, to make good music available to anyone who wanted to listen. In the stage version, the Phillips character is named Huey Calhoun. Calhoun, played perfectly by native New Yorker and experienced National Tour actor Joey Elrose, breaks barriers on the radio and in person by bringing the black music he loves to a white audience. Teenagers love it; their parents, the radio stations, and the public not so much. His love interest (every good story has to have one) is a talented black singer
named Felicia, portrayed by national/international tour actress Jasmin Richardson. Huey hears her sing in her brother’s club and he promises he will get her on the radio. She, her brother, and the other club regulars cannot believe it will ever happen. Felicia really brings home the issue of race when she tells Huey that as a white man, he does not understand level of awareness blacks must keep in mind at all times in the American South in the ’50s. The audience can feel the pain of racism expressed by Richardson. The difference between black-and-white music is captured perfectly in the opening moments. A DJ from a white music station intros the white music of the era in a bland, boring
and totally safe way; this is contrasted by the sheer exuberance of the black DJ announcing the next song on his station. This sets the tone as quickly and simply as nothing else could. They really are two very different worlds. By sheer belief in himself and the “Music of My Soul,” Huey makes things happen, and ends up on TV as the “MEMPHIS” version of Dick Clark. Things happen for Felicia as well, leading the two of them to face the challenges and choices that their very different lives and opportunities put in their paths. The other members of the cast are every bit as amazing and memorable as the two leads. All of the major cast members connect with the audience so quickly and be-
lievably because the actors instantly show the depth and humanity of their characters. The cast’s powerful Broadway caliber singing and dancing, highlighted — literally — by flawless stage lighting gives the audience the opportunity to connect visually as well. Considering the rigors of touring and potential monotony of performing the same show over and over, the entire cast demonstrated nothing but sheer joy and enthusiasm for the audience. One fairly minor technical glitch after intermission demonstrated this professionalism. It was not only accepted calmly by the crowd; the resumption of the show, with a tongue-in-cheek reference seamlessly integrated into the dialogue, brought some of the loudest applause of the
evening. What is a musical without music? The live band is located on the stage in the back, partially hidden by screens and scrims and the clever lighting, but the talent is apparent. Their deep groove makes the music of this era work. Live music paired with live vocals simply cannot be matched by a pre-recorded alternative. Bringing this show to Luhrs during Black History month may have been a coincidence, but the timing really brings home the harm racism in the past, and sadly, even today, can do to people. The point the musical “MEMPHIS” brings home is this – racism can be overcome by finding something we can all share in common.
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“MEMPHIS The Musical” stunned the Luhrs audience with a Broadway-style performance that brought the classic story to life with talented singers, a live pit band and great stage lighting.
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Oscar reviews: ‘Her ’ David Yearwood
Asst. A&E Editor It has been a while since a script with such a simple concept based on the most basic human emotion, love, has been able to capture hearts of both average moviegoers and critics alike. Director and writer Spike Jonze has taken the human side of love and turned it on its head in an incredibly creative, futuristic yet realistic way in his newest film, “Her.” “Her” is the story of a regular guy in the near future. Theodore Twombly is an early adopter of a new artificial intelligence program called OS1. In the film, OS1 is a high-tech operating system that creates a personal artificial mind in the device that helps you with everyday life. The film focuses on the relationship between Twombly and his OS1, Samantha, and his love that develops for her.
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With an awesome cast of today’s top actors including Chris Pratt, Rooney Mara and Amy Adams, “Her” has an amazing ensemble that centers around Twombly ,played by Joaquin Phoenix and Samantha voiced by Scarlett Johansson. Johansson who is never actually seen in the film is amazing as the voice for Samantha. Her voice acting was top of the line and really made the relationship with an AI very believable. Phoenix, who has played so many great roles in multiple films, I think has found his best role in “Her.” His performance, which is mostly just him talking to something that technically is not even there, is outstanding. He grabs your attention from his first interaction with Samantha and his character’s growth through the film just shows his range and expertise as an actor. Going into the film, the idea of a guy falling in love
with an operating system seemed completely ridiculous. But from the start of the film I was entranced with Phoenix and the story of a future not so far off that is completely possible. “Her” has also gained much praise from critics along with other Best Picture nominees. It has been nominated for five Academy Awards including best picture and best original screenplay. I loved the film and to my great surprise, it might have been my favorite film of the season. I recommend seeing this film to everyone. I give this film a 5 out of 5. With the 86th annual Academy Awards approaching, I wanted to let people know about the films and give a college students opinion on the more well regarded films of the past year. Check back next week for my review of “American Hustle.” “Dallas Buyers Club” will be on theslateonline. com soon!
Was Keith Urban’s ‘Cop Car’ stolen? Jozalyn Gregor Staff Writer
Sam Hunt is becoming one of Nashville’s most popular up-and-coming talents. He has co-written with some of the biggest names in country music and currently has two songs on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts, including Keith Urban’s newest single “Cop Car.” He also has a rising career as a solo performer. Recently, Hunt has been making headlines by voicing his opinion on Urban’s “Cop Car” via his personal Twitter page. The 56th Annual Grammy Award Ceremony took place Sunday, Jan. 26. Among the performers on music’s biggest night was country artist Keith Urban performing his most recent hit “Cop Car.” The following day, Sam Hunt took to his Twitter page to share his feelings on Urban’s performance.
“I worked hard on “Cop Car.” Everything I poured into that song was stolen from me. I unfortunately can’t celebrate it being on the Grammys,” Hunt said on his Twitter account, @SamHuntMusic. Hunt did receive writer’s credit on “Cop Car” along with Zach Crowell and Matt Jenkins, making many question why he is so upset. Hunt has not clarified exactly what his tweet means. Many speculate that it is the way Urban sang “Cop Car,” changing it from Hunt’s original version, which has been released online. Keith Urban and his team have not released any statements in regards to Hunt’s tweets. “Cop Car” is the third single from Urban’s studio album “Fuse.” The album was released on Sept. 10, 2013. Hunt signed with MCA Nashville in January 2014. Hunt will open for country music singer and previous winner of “The Voice” Cassadee Pope at Shippens-
burg University on March 28. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for SU students with ID and $25 for all others at the CUB Information Desk and at www.ticketweb.com.
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The Olympics are upon us; what competition will you be watching this year?
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Apparently officials had to bring snow into Sochi because it is a beach town, and in my opinion, probably the only part of Russia not covered in snow. Reporters were also reporting that they did not have any running water in their hotel rooms and that there are stray dogs having to be removed from the town along with big security risks surrounding the event. So when I watch this year’s Winter Olympics not only will I be watching all the worldclass athletes, I will also be watching to see if everything goes off without any issues.
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With the 2014 Olympics just beginning, a lot of different competitions will be going on and some will get more attention than others. Some of the sports many people do not know exist, but when they are discovered they become a personal favorite. Ryan, Bryan and Cale tell which events they will be watching this year.
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Ryan:
Personally, I am excited to watch the snowboarding competition. Being a novice snowboarder myself I like to see what the men and women bring to the table. The big air and crazy tricks just grab my attention and I can never get enough of it. Another event that I will make sure to tune into is the bobsledding competition. Watching those teams race upwards of 90 mph is simply amazing. All of the Olympic athletes are interesting to watch because they are the best at the sport they compete in. They
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The snowboarding halfpipe event in the Olympics is always a crowd pleaser due to the high-flying impressive tricks that the riders perform.
all train for years with the hope of coming home with an Olympic gold medal. The Olympics are an exciting time for many sports fans because of the wide range of sports that are covered. You have everything from cross-country skiing to curling. There is a little something for every fan at the Olympics.
Bryan:
I definitely enjoy watching all of the events that are a part of the Winter Olympics, but there is something more interesting happening outside of just watching the best athletes compete. The added variable is if Sochi will be able to hold for the entire stretch of time the athletes will be there.
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The Olympics have such a variety of events that every viewer can find something to watch on any day.
Personally, I am not much of a fan of the Olympics, but I do enjoy the men’s Olympic hockey. These teams are competitive and mostly comprised of NHL stars that suit up for their home nation and try to bring home a medal. When athletes are playing with pride and for their country, it produces an entertaining performance that is amazing to watch. Hockey players are gritty enough — imagine when they are playing for their home nations. Twelve nations will compete in group play that helps determine seeding for the later rounds of the tournament. There are some usual favorites, such as Team Canada and Team USA, each of which is completely made up of NHL players. However, teams such as Sweden, Russia, Finland and the Czech Republic will be competitive in this tournament, so it is best not to count anyone out. The games will begin Wednesday, Feb. 12, and will conclude with the gold medal game on Sunday, Feb. 23. I hope Team USA can bring home the gold, and provide an exciting, entertaining brand of hockey for the Olympic audience. Whichever Olympic event you watch this year it is going to be fun to watch because the athletes are all top notch. The Olympics are a special time for viewers around the world and they are great to watch.
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SU Sports Upcoming Schedule HOME GAMES IN CAPS
Women’s Basketball Feb. 12 vs. EAST STROUDSBURG 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at West Chester 1 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Feb. 12 vs. EAST STROUDSBURG 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at West Chester 3 p.m.
Indoor Track & Field
Feb. 12-13 at Golden Bear Mulits (Kutztown) TBA Feb. 14 at Bucknell Tune-Up TBA Wrestling Feb.13 vs. UPJ 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Kutztown 7:30 p.m. Baseball Feb. 15 at Barton (DH) 12 & 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at Barton 12 p.m. Softball Feb. 16 at Catawba (DH) 12 & 2 p.m.
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The Raiders have been working hard offseason, hoping to return to the championship series BRYAN OBAROWSKI
Asst. Sports Editor With baseball season right around the corner, the Shippensburg University baseball team is gearing up to begin the 2014 season when it hits the road and travels to Wilson, N.C., and Belmont, N.C. The Raiders have been ranked No. 1 in the Atlantic Division and No. 10 among Division II teams. The Raiders are coming off an Atlantic Region Championship season, as well as an appearance in the NCAA Division II College World Series.The Raiders finished the season 32–23 overall and 1113 in the PSAC. Even though the Raiders did not win the division last year, the Atlantic Region championship and their appearance in the Division II College World Series has propelled SU to the top of the divison and makes it the favorite in the PSAC East. Newly named First-Team
All American Pat Kregeloh is returning for his senior season and will be a big part of the Raiders this year. Kregeloh finished last season with a .355 batting average while leading the team with nine homeruns and 60 RBI. Along with the bat, Kregeloh will also continue to be a part of the pitching staff of the Raiders. Kregeloh was 9–5 on the season with a 3.47 ERA in 93 innings. Kregeloh is going to be the Raiders’ ace come the start of the 2014 season. Cal Hogan, also entering his senior season, hit .312 on the season with 59 hits, which placed him sixth on the team. Two of the three top pitchers on the team are returning for the 2014 season. Senior Shawn Patterson who posted a 4.27 ERA last season in 65 innings pitched. In 12 starts, Patterson went 5–4 on the season. SU will begin the season
on Feb. 15-16 with games at Barton College along with Belmont Abbey College. The Raiders begin PSAC play on March 1 when they travel to California University of Pennsylvania to play a three-game series. The first home game for SU is on March 8, with a double header against Slippery Rock followed by a four-game series with Le Moyne College on March 14-16. SU kicks off PSAC East play when they host Mansfield University for a double-header on March 21. SU has a lot of young talent this season but they are more than prepared for a challenge. The Raiders have been working hard this offseason and have used outdoor practice as much as possible despite the tough winter weather. Head coach Matt Jones and the rest of the SU squad hope to repeat last season’s playoff magic as they defend its regional title.
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Jimmy Spanos (pictured) will hold down the middle infield this season along with Mike Marcinko.
Senior right-handed pitcher Shawn Patterson will take the hill for the Raiders again this season.
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After inclement weather forced the cancellation of a match on Feb. 5, the Shippensburg University wrestling team will return to the mat for the last time at home this season on Feb. 13. The Raiders will take to the mat against University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, just the fourth time that the Raiders will wrestle at Heiges Field House. SU is currently on a sixmatch losing streak and will look to gain momentum heading toward a possible spot in the NCAA East Super Region Championships. The Raiders’ last win came against Anderson University at the Super Region Two Duals. During the Super Region Two Duals, Dave Calambas, Evan Ramos and Kyle Barnes were key factors in the wins
on the weekend. Ramos went 5–0, Calambas was 4–1 and Barnes was 3–1 during the weekend. Along with these three wins, SU also picked up wins from Dante Steffenino, Mark Lentz and Jacob Nale. Barnes, who is currently 13–5 in his first season as a Raider will look to keep on the winning side of the mat come Wednseday night. Ramos, who is ranked third in the PSAC at 184 pounds, is 21–6 overall. Ramos did not wrestle in the Raiders’ last match against Mercyhurst University. Calambas, SU’s 125-pound junior wrestler, is 16–8 overall. Calambas also did not wrestle against the Lakers so he should be well rested to take on a tough UPJ squad. The Raiders will have to put all the pieces together to gain momentum entering the end of the season. SU is ranked fifth in the PSAC standings and still has a good
shot at making the East Super Region Championships but it starts with solidfying a victory against the Mountain Cats. SU has juggled around lineups throughout the season, trying to find the right combination for success. The Raiders have a lot of wrestlers certified at different weight classes so they have a lot of options. UPJ, who currently holds the second-place position in the PSAC division and is ranked No. 12 in Division II, is currently on a nine-match winning streak and looks to keep the ball rolling against the Raiders. SU will have to look out for UPJ’s 125-pound wrestler, Dave Fogle who is currently fourth in the Division II coach’s poll. Thursday’s match is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. while the Raiders final match of the regular season is set for Feb. 14 at Kutztown University.
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The Raiders’ Emily Estep will look to dominate in the circle again during the 2014 season.
RYAN TREXLER Sports Editor
After a more than impressive regular season and an early dismissal from the playoffs last season, the 2014 Raider softball team is ready to avenge a tough ending to the 2013 season. SU posted an impressive regular season record of 30–8 before posting a disappointing 1–4 playoff record last year. The Raiders are ready to put last year behind them as they hold the third spot in the 2014 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Coaches Poll, which was announced Thursday afternoon. Kutztown University and Bloomsburg University are the teams ranked above the Raiders. The Raiders are returning
16 total players from last season to go along with eight of nine starters. The Raiders have their top two pitchers returning this season in Liz Parkins and Emily Estep. The duo combined for a record of 23–8 while Parkins notched an ERA of 1.49, good enough for second in the PSAC while recording 70.1 innings pitched. Estep ranked right behind Parkins last season with an ERA of 1.53 in 137 innings pitched to go along with 156 strikeouts. Accompanying Parkins and Estep in their return is Tyler Thompson. Thompson batted .338 while starting all of the Raiders 44 games. Thompson provides speed on the bases. The junior notched 31 stolen bases on 33 attempts, ranking her second in the PSAC. The Raiders get the season
started when they play at Catawba College on Feb 16. SU will then partake in the Shaw Tournament in Raleigh, N.C., where it will play five games in three days against tough Division II competition. SU then travels to Clermont, Fla., and will play eight games in four days as part of the NTC Spring Games. The Raiders will then head to Salem, Va., and compete in the West Virginia Wesleyan Tournament before they kick off PSAC play with a double header against Seton Hill University on March 18. The game against the Griffins is the only PSAC Western matchup that the Raiders have on their schedule for 2014. The Raiders hope to start off strong once again and make it back to the PSAC and regional playoffs for a second-straight season.
Junior Jessie Trammel will look to provide some pop in the Raiders’ lineup this season.
Photos by Ryan Trexler
Maddie Justice recorded a perfect fielding percentage in 2013 and looks to do the same in 2014.
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Men’s basketball: Huskies sink the Raiders theslateonline.com/section/sports
SU suffers another tough loss in search of its first PSAC victory of the 2013-14 season RYAN TREXLER Sports Editor
It is hard for a sports team to stop a losing streak when tough competition keeps coming its way. The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team added another loss to its streak on Saturday afternoon, falling to Bloomsburg University 78–53. The Raiders are currently on a 10game losing streak and there seems to be no answer as to why SU cannot pick up a win. A depleted Raider squad held tough in the beginning of the first half against the No.2-ranked Huskies. SU and BU went back-andfourth, trading one-and-two point leads until the Huskies went on a 17–9 to round out the first half of play.
BU went into half with a comfortable 38–25 lead. The second half was dominated by the Huskies. BU managed to accumulate a lead of 31 points on two separate occasions in the second half. The Huskies dominated all aspects of the game against the Raiders. BU capitalized on the Raiders mistakes, converting 18 Raider turnovers into 22 points while SU only managed 11 points off BU’s turnovers. The Raiders struggled off the bench, notching just 12 bench points while BU finished with 34. Keelan Adams, one of SU’s players to come off the bench against the Huskies, notched a career high nine points and tied his career high in rebounds with four. All of
which occurred in 16 minutes of play. Sam Pygatt finished the afternoon with 11 points on 4–8 from the field. SU’s Mark Wilmer tallied a season high 10 points to go along with four rebounds. Jay Hardy was the only Raider to play all 40 minutes on Saturday afternoon and finished with nine points and four assists. The Raiders will now face PSAC powerhouse East Stroudsburg University. The Warriors currently hold the No.1 spot in the PSAC East with a record of 21–1. ESU lost its first game of the season on Feb. 6 to Lock Haven University. The Raiders look to take down the Warriors and capture their first PSAC victory Photo by Ryan Trexler on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Raider Mark Wilmer (23) recorded a season high of 10 points and started his first game, against the Huskies.
Women’s basketball: Uncharacteristic play leads to a Raider loss
SU drops its eighth loss this season but remains in a good position to secure a playoff spot The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team exchanged the lead four times with host Bloomsburg University in the final 70 seconds of its Saturday afternoon PSAC Eastern Division clash but could not tie the game on its final possession, falling 68-65 to the Huskies at Nelson Field House. Shippensburg (13–8, 7–4 PSAC East) got double-doubles from both of its starting post players, as freshman Morgan Griffith scored a career-high 20 points on 8-of14 shooting and added 11 rebounds, while sophomore Stephanie Knauer contributed 13 points and 13 rebounds. BU (19–3, 10–2 PSAC East) began the game on a 23–8 run over the first 12 minutes of play, holding SU to a 2-of-20 rate from the field, before the Raiders embarked upon a 15-2 run that made the score 25-23 with 3:22 to play before the intermission. The Huskies held a sixpoint halftime lead, 31-25. Griffith entered Saturday’s game just 3-for-5 from threepoint range on the season but was 2-for-3 from long range in the game; her second
three-pointer with 12:03 left in regulation gave the Raiders their first lead since the opening minute of the game. The Huskies answered with a 10–1 run to lead 51–43 with 8:55 to go before the Raiders began to benefit from some secondary scoring. Sophomore Caitlyn Deeter scored SU’s next five points to chip into the Husky advantage — she finished the game with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. A layup by Brianna Dudeck gave Bloomsburg a 6256 lead with 3:21 remaining but the Huskies would not make a field goal for the remainder of the contest. Senior Sarah Strybuc drained a three-pointer with 3:02 to go before freshman Logan Snyder sank two free throws at the 1:57 mark, making it 62–61. With 1:08 to go, Strybuc stepped inside of her defender and drilled a long jumper to put the Raiders ahead, 63–62. Jocelyn Ford was then sent to the free-throw line with 52.2 seconds left and made both of her attempts, giving the lead back to the Huskies.
Following a missed layup by Deeter, Knauer grabbed the offensive rebound and made a put-back off glass that made it 64–63 in the Raiders’ advantage and setup a pivotal possession. Ford drove to the hoop for the Huskies and made contact with her defender, but a block was called and she made two more free throws at the 24-second mark that put the home team back on top. SU had the ball down just one point and with the shot clock turned off, but lost control of it in the paint with nine seconds to go. After two Dudeck free-throws extended the Bloomsburg lead to three points with 5.5 seconds to play, freshman Lauren Gold got a look at a potential game-tying three-pointer but it was too strong off the back iron as the horn sounded. SU, the most prolific freethrow shooting team in the conference, was limited to a 12-of-16 performance at the charity stripe — earning just six attempts in the second half. BU, meanwhile, made six free throws in the final minute to twice re-take the lead.
The Raiders dominated the glass, posting a 49–32 rebounding advantage that included 13 offensive rebounds (six by Knauer). SU’s 49 rebounds marks its third-highest total of the season and its most in one game since grabbing 57 against NYIT in the third game of the season. Snyder totaled a career-high eight rebounds in the contest. The loss dropped the Raiders to fourth place in a tight PSAC Eastern Division race. West Chester (16–6, 11–1 PSAC East) has clinched a playoff spot, while Bloomsburg (19–3, 10–2 PSAC East) affirmed second place with its 12th consecutive win. East Stroudsburg (13-9, 8-4 PSAC East) moved up to third place after defeating Millersville on Saturday, 5754. Shippensburg returns home Wednesday night for a 6 p.m. Eastern Division contest against ESU from Heiges Field House. The Warriors defeated the Raiders earlier this season, 71–62 on Jan. 11. Photo by Ryan Trexler - Courtesy of SU Sports Information Lauren Gold was held to a season low one point by the BU defense.
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Men’s 4x400 relay team sets new school record this weekend theslateonline.com/section/sports
Raiders split squads once again and dominate the competition at Youngstown State and in the Armory Invite Joseph Marinelli Staff Writer
For the second week in a row the Shippensburg University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams split squads to compete against tough Division I and Division II teams. The Raiders broke a few school records en route to another successful weekend.
Men
The 4x400 relay team of Eric Bologa, Andrew Kujawski, Kevin Shaw, and Robert Bales crushed the school record on Saturday afternoon to highlight the men’s team at the Youngstown State University National Invitational in Ohio. The relay time was broken just a week ago at Penn State and the team finished nearly three seconds ahead
of Slippery Rock University this weekend. Matt Kujawski won the 60-meter with a time of 6.95 and placed second in the 200-meter with a time of 21.82. His brother Andrew Kujawski, won the 400-meter, with a time of 48.71. Other top finishers that competed at Youngstown State include, Ja’Que Munger who placed fourth in the high jump and Zach Pressel who notched a sixth-place finish in the high jump. Adam Phillippi notched a seventh-place finish in the pole vault with a height of 14 feet, 5.25 inches. The rest of the men’s squad traveled to the Armory Invitational in New York City, three athletes for SU competed in the field and five competed on the track. Chris Nelson broke the school record in the weight
throw with a mark of 62 feet, 11 inches that now ranks fifth in Division II. LeQuan Chapman and Matthew Terry each posted NCAA provisional qualifiers in the triple jump and now rank first and second in the PSAC. Nick Libbi ran a personal best time in the 5k and a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 14:42.86.
Women
The women’s team also split squads this weekend and competed in the Youngstown State Invitational along with the Armory Invitational. Megan Lundy won the 400 meters with a time of 56.71 seconds, 0.78 seconds ahead of second place finisher Shannon Marchant of Detroit Mercy at YSU. Lauren Ellsworth finished fourth in both the 60 meters and the 200 meters.
Top finishers at the Invitational include Lyndsay Barna, who placed seventh in the 60-meter hurdles. Raider Lauryn Solt also had a good day for the Raiders when she notched an eighth-place finish in the high jump. Only three competitors traveled to New York City to compete in the Armory Invitational for SU. Casey Norton and Patty Reis competed in the mile while Allison Marella competed in the 5K, where she finished in 18:21.58. The Raiders return to action next week with the Golden Bear Multis hosted by Kutztown on Thursday and Friday before Saturday’s Bucknell Tune-Up.
- Information from shipraiders.com was used in this article.
SU Women’s 200-Meter Finishing Times at Youngstown State Runner Lauren Ellsworth Yanie Gaston Megan Lundy Danesha Betler Khaddisha Arnold
SU Men’s 400-Meter Finishing Times at Youngstown State Runner Time Andrew Kujawski 48.71 Robert Bales 49.21 Eric Bologa 49.62 Kevin Shaw 50.19 Jordan Jones 50.80 Andrew Latchford 51.43 Dominic Raguz 52.19
psac scoreboard Wrestling School
Standings Division II W-L
Mercyhurst............... 16-1 Pitt-Johnstown ........ 12-1 Kutztown.................. 10-4 Gannon . ................... 6-4 Shippensburg........... 8-9 East Stroudsburg...... 5-8 Millersville................ 4-7 Seton Hill.................. 3-13
School
Pct.
.941 .923 .714 .600 .470 .384 .363 .187
Wednesday
Mercyhurst 33, Gannon 6
Thursday
Millersville 24, Lycoming 12 Mercyhurst 42, University of Findlay 3 Pitt-Johnstown 27, Gannon 8 Seton Hill 38, Alderson Broaddus Univ. 9 Ohio University 21,Clarion 16 Kutztown 41, Sethon Hill 6 Kutztown 38, Alderson Broaddus Univ. 6
Sunday
Clarion 30, Cleveland State Univ. 16 Bloomsburg 36, George Mason Univ. 3
Basketball
W-L
.904 .708 .636 .590 .571 .545 .428 .409 .210
Pct.
W-L
Thursday
Saturday
East Stroudsburg 57, Millersville 54 Gannon 70, Mercyhurst 56 Bloomsburg 68, Shippensburg 65 Pitt-Johnstown 76, Slippery Rock 60 IUP 81, Seton Hill 60 California 73, Mansfield 62 Kutztown 65, West Chester 81
Swimming Pct.
.863 .727 .619 .523 .590 .333 .190 .190 .000
Men Feb. 1
Bloomsburg 206, IUP 169 Pitt Invitational 237, Clarion 47
Upcoming Events
Feb. 15
West Chester, University of Deleware
Feb. 19-23
PSAC Championships at Bloomsburg
Pct.
.956 .761 .714 .667 .545 .428 .363 .285 .181
Bloomsburg 89, Cheyney 49 West Chester 85, Millersville 82 Kutztown 67, Mansfield 60 East Stroudsburg 60, Lock Haven 57
Saturday
*Bloomsburg............ 19-3 *West Chester........... 16-6 Shippensburg........... 13-8 Millersville................ 11-10 East Stroudsburg...... 13-9 Kutztown.................. 7-14 Cheyney.................... 4-17 Lock Haven............... 4-17 Mansfield.................. 0-22
*Gannon................... 22-1 *Edinboro................. 16-5 IUP............................. 15-6 California.................. 14-7 Seton Hill.................. 12-10 Clarion....................... 9-12 Pitt-Johnstown......... 8-14 Mercyhurst............... 6-15 Slippery Rock............ 4-18 * Clinched PSAC Tournament Berth
Wednesday
East Stroudsburg 93, Millersville 64 Gannon 56, Mercyhurst 54 Bloomsburg 78, Shippensburg 53 Slippery Rock 88, Pitt-Johnstown 77 IUP 77, Seton Hill 51 Edinboro 69, California 67 Mansfield 67, Cheyney 64 Kutztown 73, West Chester 70
School
W-L
Clarion 89, Pitt-Johnstown 75 California 79, Mercyhurst 65 Gannon 71, Slippery Rock 39 Edinboro 65, Seton Hill 53
Women
.954 .681 .667 .619 .500 .333 .272 .142 .095
West Division
Shippensburg 101, Cheyney 65
Bloomsburg 62, Cheyney 56 Lock Haven 82, East Stroudsburg 80 Mansfield 82, Kutztown 80 West Chester 86, Millersville 74
Standings East Division
School
Feb. 1
Wednesday
Mercyhurst 63, California 56 Seton Hill 73, Edinboro 61 Gannon 59, Slippery Rock 56 Pitt-Johnstown 78, Clarion 67
Men
*East Stroudsburg.... 21-1 West Chester ............ 15-7 Lock Haven .............. 14-7 *Bloomsburg ........... 13-8 Millersville................ 9-11 Kutztown.................. 7-14 Mansfield.................. 6-16 Cheyney ................... 3-19 Shippensburg........... 2-19
Pct.
Thursday
Saturday
School
W-L
*IUP........................... 19-2 *Slippery Rock . ....... 17-7 *Gannon................... 14-8 Seton Hill . ................ 13-9 *Mercyhurst ............ 12-9 Pitt-Johnstown......... 12-10 Edinboro .................. 9-12 California.................. 9-13 Clarion . .................... 4-15 * Clinched PSAC Tournament Berth
East Stroudsburg 19, Millersville 18
Standings East Division
West Division
Time 25.79 26.16 26.16 26.67 27.89
Men’s 400-Meter Dash
March 12-15
NCAA Division II Championships
Women
Upcoming Events
Feb. 9
Clarion Diving Invite - (PSAC)
Feb. 15
West Chester, University of Deleware
Feb. 19-23
PSAC Championships at Bloomsburg
March 12-15
NCAA Division II Championships in Geneva, Ohio
indoor Track & Field
Youngstown State National Invitational Feb. 7-8, 2014 Women’s 400 Meter Dash SU athletes in all CAPS
Runner Lundy, Megan Marchant, Shannon Greene, Jasmine Abraham, Shannon Shiley, Jen Vanwright, Alteeka Fells, Briana Nowakowski, Lexie Letang, Alani Bennett, Chrisitian Martin, Creanna Pettaway, Elyse Papili, Laura Bolger, Delaney Morgan, Nadiya Clarke, Nicolette Horner, Jennifer Haupt, Rachel Swartzbaugh, Cassandra Girardot, Elizabeth Kibathi, Laura
Time 56.71 57.49 57.57 58.16 58.19 58.47 58.90 59.44 59.66 1:00.03 1:00.08 1:00.18 1:00.47 1:00.68 1:00.74 1:00.83 1:00.95 1:01.04 1:01.06 1:01.23 1:01.31
Runner Kujawski, Andrew Bales, Robert Parris, Khalil Hall, Robin Bologa, Eric Williams, Hunter Shaw, Kevin Helms, John Ashkettle, Jacob Foley, Trevor Raffin, Joseph Jones, Jordan Williamson, Marquis Dallago, Frank Joyce, Zack Helfferich, Nathaniel Latchford, Andrew Wirgau, Colton King, Jordan Pirilla, Tyler Morgan, Aaron Spadaro, Chris Harmon, Joseph Raguz, Dominic Casterlow, Antonio VanHouten, Jacob Peluso, Anthony Donald, Anthony Faith, Liam Johnson, Jeremy Jawanda, Harry Strein, Mike
Time 48.71 49.21 49.28 49.58 49.62 49.86 50.19 50.20 50.29 50.55 50.60 50.80 50.95 50.98 51.16 51.25 51.43 51.50 51.52 51.63 51.66 52.06 52.11 52.19 52.52 53.14 53.20 53.49 54.53 55.50 55.79 1:07.93
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