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1904: The Great Baltimore Fire begins. 1964: The Beatles arrive in New York — marking their first time in the U.S. 1968: Forensic evidence solves a crime, and establishes it as a resourceful, crime-solving tool.

Cirque Dreams anticipate visit to SU, D1 Super Mash Bros release new album, D2

1984: Navy Captain Bruce McCandless becomes the first human satellite. 1992: The European Union treaty is signed.

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SU landmark shipped to Alabama for restoration SAMUEL STEWART Sports Editor

The iconic symbol of Shippensburg University, the fountain at Old Main, was taken away piece by piece as part of a restoration project. Crews from the Robinson Iron Comp. dismantled the fountain last week and hauled it to Alabama. Robinson Iron Co. is the only company in the country that could handle restoring a fountain that massive in stature. The total cost of the restoration is $135,000, which is coming from federal stimulus money. Donated by the class of 1896 when SU was still known as the Cumberland

Valley State Normal School, the fountain has stood tall and mighty basking in the shadow of Old Main. However, as years have gone by, the prestige and architectural grace of the fountain has slowly eroded. Cracks and chips in the fountain’s cast iron frame were covered by paint. The fountain lost its intricate detail that has made it prominent throughout the years. “The fountain outside of Old Main is one of the main attractions here at SU, but it also needed to have work done to restore it. You can deﬁnitely see the age to it,” SU junior Chase Crawley said. However, the age has not deterred visitors or

students from using it as a picturesque background for their events. Weddings, graduation pictures and photography projects have used the fountain as the backdrop. It has made the fountain one of the most photographed attractions at SU. “The fountain at Old Main was deﬁnitely a landmark attraction to this campus,” SU junior Brad Grifﬁth said, “It really contrasts with the new construction that keeps developing here. The fountain is that old landmark that will always stand as prominent as ever.” The fountain is scheduled to return in late April, in time for the May 5 commencement.

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The fountain located at Old Main was donated by the class of 1896.

Construction updates across campus:

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The fountain is temporarily dismantled in order to be restored.

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This is what remains until SU’s landmark fountain makes its way back home.

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After four months of active advocacy work to have the Shippensburg Township polling place moved closer to Shippensburg University, Stand with Ship achieved victory on Feb. 2.

“This is a great victory for Shippensburg students and simply a reminder that our voice does matter,therefore make it heard.” The Cumberland County Commissioners, who serve as the County Board of Elections, voted 2-1 to move the precinct from Walnut Bottom Road to the Shippensburg University Foundation Building.

Commissioners Barb Cross, a Republican, and Jim Hertzler, a Democrat, voted in favor of the move while Commissioner Gary Eichelberger, Republican, voted “no.” Eichelberger said he felt the proposed location was “inadequate.” Stand with Ship spent two months gathering signatures on petitions, and appeared before the Board of Elections in December to present its case. Shippensburg Township Supervisor Chairman Steve Oldt had been at the hearings as well, voicing his opposition to the move. Stand with Ship hopes all students and members of the community will vote in the primary April 24. Stand with Ship believes that this move will increase the number of students voting. One of the students who spoke at the Feb. 2 hearing was Shippensburg College

Republican President Erica Williams. “The victorious outcome for our students as well as faculty members today was an amazing feeling. After speaking in front of the Board of Electors, I was very pleased to hear both Commissioners Hertzler and Cross found in favor of the move to the foundation building,” Williams said. The long fight to the finish was finally ended today, Williams said she could not be more proud of her colleagues of all political parties who played very active

of America (MPAA),and Broadcast Music, Inc. The websites were shut down by Anonymous using a newer hacking technique called Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). This crashes the website and makes it impossible to stop the attack. A DDoS attack drains all of the victim servers’ resources. Anonymous posted links in chat rooms and Twitter, when people clicked on the link, it contributed to ﬂooding the sites. Some people were not aware they were donating to the attack. Although the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) deemed DDoS illegal, this has not stopped Anonymous from getting away with it. After the attacks, many politicians from all over the world have backed off on signing such bills. Anonymous will ﬁght against anyone who supports SOPA, even Dana

White, the president of UFC. White is for SOPA because there are websites that stream UFC ﬁghts illegally. In return, Anonymous hacked UFC.com and White’s Twitter account, then published his Social Security number, cellphone number and address, online. Although White was unhappy about this, he showed no fear toward the group. While Anonymous is interested in what White has against the internet, White showed no concern other than the idea that stealing is stealing and hacking is a form of terrorism. Although Anonymous has done a lot to help promote anti-SOPA, some believe that their negative behavior shows why SOPA, ACTA and PIPA should be signed. Either way, Anonymous’ voice was heard worldwide.

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rolls in seeing the process through. “This is a great victory for Shippensburg students and simply a reminder that our voice does matter, therefore make it heard,” Williams said. “This is a historic win, and we are pleased that Commissioners Cross and Hertzler voted to Stand with Ship. We had been met with great obstacles and resistance through this movement, but we never gave up,” said Chuck Black, Stand with Ship coordinator and president of the Shippensburg College Democrats. “I am very proud of all those involved from both political parties who were an active part of this movement,” Black said. Stand with Ship also credits Ship Votes adviser Katy Clay who was instrumental in the movement, as well as the Dickinson College Democrats Presi-

dent Jake Sternberger who attended the hearings to show his support. There were also many letters of support from leaders such as SU President William Ruud that

were distributed to the board of elections. For more information, contact Chuck Black at 570-337-2417. -Courtesy of Stand with Ship

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The SU Foundation Building is now the new location for the voting precinct.

Group of hackers take protest to a whole other level CLARK BARLOW Guest Writer

After several protests against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) that forced Congress to shelve the proposed legislation, there is even more controversy being stirred up. Google, Wikipedia and more than a thousand other websites raised awareness about SOPA by blacking out their websites. However, it was a group of hackers called Anonymous that took the protest to a whole new level. Anonymous became enraged after the U.S. Justice Department took down Megaupload on Jan. 19. The group of hackers crashed government websites that favored SOPA including the Justice Department, FBI, Universal Music Group, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Motion Picture Association

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Police Logs UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, Jan. 22, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the university police were dispatched to the fourth-floor study lounge of McLean Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated female student at that location. Upon their arrival on the scene the officers were advised by the staff that they had heard the female vomiting in the restroom and became concerned for her welfare. The female in question was identified as Kelly E. Brennan, 18, of McLean Hall. Brennan showed obvious signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol, and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in her system. Brennan was issued a citation for underage drinking and was then released to her residence hall room. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Friday, Jan. 27, at approximately 11:53 p.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the Spiritual Center parking lot when he observed a male urinating in public beside one of the Head Start buses that was parked in the lot. The officer approached and made contact with the male who was identified at that time as Jahre Anthony Lame Tisdale, 20, a non-student visitor from Reading. Tisdale showed signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming alcohol and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Tisdale told the officers that he had just gotten off of the RHA escort van, and was urinating outside because he was not familiar with campus and did not know where he could find a restroom. Tisdale was issued a citation for underage drinking and was then released to a group of friends. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, Jan. 28, at approximately 12:13 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol in the South Storage parking lot when he observed a female walking through the lot carrying an open can of beer. When the female observed the officer’s patrol car she placed the can of beer on the ground and attempted to walk away from the area. The officer approached and stopped the female who was identified at that time as Payton Mary Vinson, 19, of Danielsville. Vinson showed signs of intoxication and admitted to being in possession of, and consuming alcohol. Vinson was cited for underage drinking and was then transported to her residence where she was released. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, Jan. 28, at approximately 12:29 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the Queen Street parking lot when he observed a male in the parking lot place a can of beer into the pocket of his shorts. The officer approached and made contact with the male who immediately took the can of beer out of his pocket. The male also informed the officer that he had several more cans of beer in a bag that he was carrying with him. The male was identified as Blake A. Kreider, 18, of Seavers Apartments. Kreider was cited for underage drinking and was released. The alcohol was confiscated and held as evidence. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, Jan. 29, at approximately 4:49 a.m., a university police officer was issuing parking tickets on Dauphin Drive in the area of Lackhove Hall when he observed a male standing in the patio area of Lackhove Hall. When the male observed the officer in the area, he immediately fled the area on foot. Several minutes later, the officer heard someone yelling to the rear of Kieffer and Lackhove Halls and responded to that area where he observed the same male again running from the area. Eventually the officer was able to locate the male again and detained him near Kieffer Hall. The male in question initially told the officer that he was a current Shippensburg University student and that he lived in Lackhove Hall. The officer obtained ID from the male and identified him as Miguel Angel Perez, 18, of Chambersburg. Perez was found to be intoxicated and told the officers that he was attempting to locate a female friend of his because he was concerned for her safety. He told the officers that the female had run toward Kriner Hall, and the officers checked that area of campus but were unable to locate the female. It was later learned that Perez was actually not a student at the University, and a review of the surveillance camera footage of the front door of Lackhove Hall showed that he had used one of his shoes to prop the door open. He ran back to retrieve the shoe when he observed the officer in the area. Perez was found to be intoxicated, admitted to consuming alcohol and was given a portable breath test which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Perez was cited for underage drinking and will be issued a trespass notice barring him from visiting the university in the future.

SU alumnus to speak at Celebration of Student Research Conference A Shippensburg University alumnus and one of the nation’s leading experts in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is keynote speaker at the university’s annual Celebration of Student Research Conference (CSRC). William E. Klunk, a 1978 Shippensburg graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, will present the main address at 7 p.m. April 18 in Old Main Chapel. His program is free and open to the public, as is the research conference April 19 in the Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building (CUB). The conference is one of the academic highlights each spring semester. It will feature an assortment of poster presentations, oral paper presentations, art displays and departmentsponsored sessions by students conducted in conjunction with faculty. Previous programs featured students’ presentations on a variety of subjects and topics, including their own laboratory research, field activities, art projects, written works and computer applications. “One of the things we hope for in higher education is that students

develop sharpened critical thinking,” said Marc Renault, associate professor of mathematics and chair of the SU Council on Student Research. “In undergraduate research, critical thinking skills come into play.” Through the years, CRSC has grown in popularity with both the students and the faculty. “More and more we are creating an atmosphere that understands that student research is valuable,” said Renault. Renault said the Shippensburg University Foundation provides funds for student research projects and those students are required to present at CRSC. “This has been going on for many, many years, but a few years ago, we opened the door to other students who are not funded. Since we have thrown open the door to those who have done independent research we have enjoyed a wide surge of participation,” Renault said. For all of the student researchers, Renault said, CRSC is an opportunity to share their scholarly pursuits. He said that faculty often introduce the idea of undergraduate research in their classes.

“In the math department, we [the faculty] meet and discuss ideas for student research. The faculty then bring it up in classes and often a few weeks later, we have students who volunteer to do research,” Renault said. Klunk is co-director of the Alzheimer Disease Research Center at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and is professor of psychiatry and neurology at the University of Pittsburgh. Klunk is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the National Alzheimer’s Association and has published more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. He is principal investigator of several National Institutes of Health and foundation grants and has received a MERIT Award from the National Institute on Aging. His group’s paper on imaging the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, published in January 2004, is the most frequently cited research paper on the disease. -Courtesy of Shippensburg University

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‘One Million Moms’ trash Ellen DeGeneres increases a smoking addiction A new form of cigarettes Katrina Panasiuk Opinion Editor

From chocolate to alcohol, nail biting to tanning, habits both good and bad are spread widely among us. Among many, cigarette smoking may possibly be the most engaging of all. Cigarettesdigest.com sheds light on a wide array of statistics, including that “every eight seconds, someone dies from tobacco use.” In the time that it took to read that sentence, someone has died. In the time it will take for you to clearly conceptualize the depth of that sentence, another will have died. Indoor tanning is also another bad habit, one that many of us conform to despite our own awareness of the long-term effects. Alcohol, tanning, chocolate and cigarette smoking all have one thing in common — addiction. Each of these release endorphins that enhance one’s state of mind to a condition that one finds enjoyable, and thus returns to the substance for another go-round. But where exactly does the addiction come from? For tanners, does the ad-

diction solidify from the sensation created from the warm plastic up against bare skin? For chocolate lovers, though we may despise the weight-gaining outcome, why do we shove the smooth substance down our throats? Is it the momentary bliss that keeps the product on the market and in our stomachs? For cigarette smokers, does the addiction arise from the nicotine’s effect? Similar to that of coffee? Or does the cigarette addiction come from the slow motion of raising your arm and placing your fingers to your mouth with a thinly rolled paper, giving off a warm blazing feeling and a cloudy puff of smoke? When one thinks of a habit, one must consider what aspect of the activity or product is the addictive part that forms the initial habit. For many drugs, it is the high that is produced. Does the same courtesy lend itself to cigarettes, where the release of the drug or nicotine become the addiction? Recently, electronic cigarettes have been marketed. These are much more expensive than traditional cigarettes, but they are

considered a healthier choice. An oxymoron, but the newer product leaves out the harsh chemicals and has a cleaner, water-vapor filter that is intended to again, be much healthier. Because the electronic sticks do not contain the same filter, the gray polluted smoke is also eliminated. This allows people to smoke indoors without the release of smoke. People will now feel compelled to smoke more often with these cigarettes as they are granted the luxury of smoking in their own homes now if they refused to before. Electronic cigarettes defeat the purpose of marketing a healthier option as they are still contributing to the habit of smoking and may in some cases encourage one to smoke. When it comes to smoking cigarettes, there are many different habits involved, including the habit of the motion and the habit of the nicotine release. While a new form of cancer sticks has been marketed, are they ultimately encouraging one to divulge deeper into the habit while allowing more freedom to smoke publicly?

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A lit cigarette demonstrating the addictive habit of smoking.

Samantha Noviello

Asst. Opinion Editor Gay marriage has been legalized in seven U.S. states, with Washington being the most recent. In the world we live in today, people of different race, ethnic backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations walk among us on a day-to -day basis. Although there are many supporters of gay marriage, a lot of conservative groups, organizations and some of the general public, have other thoughts on the topic. JC Penney announced Ellen DeGeneres as their new spokesperson for their department store on Feb. 1. This pushed the conservative group by the name of “One Million Moms,” a project of the American Family Association, to launch a campaign to voice their opinion and get her fired. This is astonishing to me. It is painful to see that a group would go as far as trying to get a multimillionaire celebrity fired, for helping a company and promoting a great store. “One Million Moms” is a conservative group that supports traditional families, the values and practices of God and speak about it freely. The group wrote on their website on Wednesday, Feb. 1, “DeGeneres is not a true representation of the type of families that shop at their store. The majority of JC Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there.” This quote is not only offensive, but wrong. Not everyone who shops at JC Penney is a part of a traditional, middle-class family with all the same cultural norms and beliefs as this conservative group. Ellen DeGeneres won the Golden Globe award

this year for best talk show and has millions of worldwide fans who support her, her marriage and her sexual orientation, every day. So out of anger and support, the “Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Discrimination” have launched a “Stand Up for Ellen” website. In 17 hours, more than 10,000 people signed the petition on their website, supporting DeGeneres and the department store’s decision.

“Not everyone who shops at JC Penney is part of a traditional, middle class family with all the same cultural norms and beliefs as this conservative group.”

Another example of how many people are talking is a poll that shows 96 percent of Los Angeles Times readers support DeGeneres, who happens to be a former JC Penney sales clerk. Conservative groups, as the rest of us, have the right to speak their minds freely under the First Amendment of our constitution. It is our right of freedom of speech to speak freely and openly about how we feel. But they should not be speaking openly about “the majority of JC Penney shoppers,” as a whole, who will be offended and choose to stray away from JC Penney stores. Assuming the majority of shoppers at JC Penney are traditional families, is biased and unrealistic. It is a department store, anyone can and will shop there.

I do not speak for any anti-discrimination groups or other supporters of gay marriage, but I believe that having the right to say what you feel, also means having the respect to not hurt or discriminate people for who they are. Saying that JC Penney will lose customers because of DeGeneres being their spokesperson, is like saying the brand Cover Girl lost costumers, because she modeled and advertised for that also. This is so unrealistic. A company is not going to lose customers because of their choice of a spokesperson, especially DeGeneres with her professional and outstanding reputation. JC Penney has lowered their prices to make things more affordable for consumers also. They see DeGeneres as a great way to bring in more customers and make more money. DeGeneres is a great comedian, show host and person. She donates a lot of her money to schools, children’s homes and other organizations in need. I think DeGeneres is going to make an excellent spokesperson for JC Penney, whether “One Million Moms” thinks so or not. People will continue to be consumers in this company and they will not turn their backs on it, just because an openly gay woman now advertises for it. Gay marriage should not be a privilege in our states, it should be a right and no one should be treated differently, especially a face a company chooses specifically. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day in the month of February, every person is entitled to love and share their life openly with whomever they want. This being said, stay out of their business and keep to your own.

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In My Opinion: The Price of Co-parenting

Ashley Price

Staff Columnist Singles websites are a way to meet new people. Many find new friends and some even find “significant others.” From match.com to christianmingle.com, there are many websites aimed at helping adults find that “special someone.” Some of these websites charge a fee for the boost in one’s dating life, while others allow free personality tests and compatibility quizzes. A new singles’ website is catching fire in the media. The website, based out of New York City is called modamily.com, and it is not your typical online dating search engine. Unlike its predecessors, modamily.com is a website for singles hoping to become parents —no strings attached. Adults log onto Modamily hoping to find a man or woman who can help them have and raise a child. The relationships forged on this match-making website are not based on attraction or sexual interest, but instead, on plans to eventually have children.

“Men and woman are searching online for someone to procreate with, not to share a life with.”

Since its launch in midJanuary, Modamily.com has seen over 20,000 visitors — men and women

hoping to find someone that shares their values and opinions on parenting. Most visitors of the website are single men and women looking for someone to raise a child with while avoiding a romantic relationship. Others are desperate couples who are unable to bear children hoping to find a way to have a family without spending a fortune on adoption or fertility drugs.

“This is a dangerous concept in that children are seen as something one can have simply by searching the Internet.”

Supporters of this new phenomenon claim that the website is an easier way to help them achieve what they would otherwise find in day-to-day life, only much quicker and easier. Some find themselves wanting children but have yet to find that “special someone.” Others have no interest in romantic relationships, but believe that having children would improve their lives. The website offers them a child-rearing relationship with no emotional or marital responsibilities. Those who find compatible “friends” can choose how they want to have children, where they will be raised and how each parent will be involved. To some, this website is the beginning of a new age — a time when men and women can have a career and a child without the

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aim to please viewers added stress of dating or marriage. Or, when women who hear their biological clock ticking, and men, who care about their career too much for marriage but want to leave their mark on the world, can just get together. It is truly a blessing to couples who have spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to have or adopt children. These positives, however, do not reflect how a child would be affected by such an arrangement. Men and women are searching online for someone to procreate with, not to share a life with. This is a dangerous concept in that children are seen as something one can have simply by searching the Internet. Since when is it acceptable to find someone to have a child with in the same way that one would search for a product online? The dangers of online dating are even more severe when dealing with children. When an adult chooses to begin a relationship with someone he or she meets online, that adult takes a chance on the person he or she believes she has met. The risk is his or hers alone. How is it acceptable to put a child in such a risky situation? Online matchmaking has officially gone too far.

Nick Sentman

Asst. Sports Editor You know what does not grind my gears, the Super Bowl commercials this year. I was thoroughly pleased by the humor and premise of each commercial that I saw. However, I was displeased over last year only having a few funny commercials. I was extremely glad to see many commercials, even for cars, being hilarious. It was actually hard to pick one that was better than the rest. I did not literally laugh out loud to any this year as I have in the past, but I felt that there were not any that I really felt were horrible or that left me hanging. I never thought I would get excited seeing an M&M naked, and now I have to wonder if I should be disturbed or left feeling hungry. We got to see Sir Elton John and Flava Flav make appearances in a Pepsi commercial, and there was that little boy who had to pee so bad in the TaxAct ad. I really loved the Mr. Quiggly pug that out ran the race dogs in his Skechers, and who can forget the always hilarious E-Trade commercial. Bobby the baby who was speed dating in the nursery was truly a classic. The Coca-Cola commercials with the Polar Bears were really well done. They always seem to make them perfect each year. The Budweiser ones were only decent. The one with the rescue dog was the best.

A dog named “We Go“ was a brilliant idea, and so was the fact they promoted rescuing dogs. Each and every car commercial tried to outdo the next. I could not single out any particular one that I felt was the best. With Fiat and its sexy, sexy, oh did I mention sexy Italian woman to the exceptional ads run by Chevy promoting American made cars that last. There was Clint Eastwood and his ominous speech on Chryslers, and a personal favorite to me was the Hyundai Genesis Coupe commercial with the guy and his boss who starts choking. Owning a Genesis Coupe, I know those cars can definitely get the job done. The Kia Optima commercial about the dream car for real life was hilarious. That is what happens when Mr. Sandman sprinkles too much dream dust on men, we tend to go a bit wild. The Audi ad that killed all the vampires was great and it makes me want to own one just in case they make another “Twilight” movie.

“The Coca-Cola commercials were really well done. They always seem to make them perfect each year.”

You cannot say you hated the Reinvented Camry commercial. Yet, the best commercial with the cars was the 2012 Volkswagen ad with

that fat dog that lost all the weight just to catch the car. It was even more special because they brought back a scene from Star Wars just to reference the ad last year with the Vader kid, which was really well done.

“I did not literally laugh out loud at any this year as I have in the past, but I felt that there weren’t any that I really felt were horrible.”

I liked how they used the real Darth Vader this time. The Doritos commercials are always the best and I wish I had a dog that would bring me Doritos. It was humorous how he got rid of Fluffy too. The baby and granny one did not cut it for me though. I truly believe the editor could have done a bit more with it, possibly adding more humor to the ad. There were movie trailers and Go Daddy commercials, but that is an every year thing. So for the most part, it was an amazing group of Super Bowl commercials that definitely made up for the game. Sorry, I am a Cowboys fan. Samsung, thank you for bringing back “I believe in a thing called love.” Man I missed that song. I am already looking forward to the Super Bowl next year, obviously for the game, but for the commercials as well.

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Facebook goes public Religious-themed bill

and increases net worth generalizes and discounts Stephanie Miller Staff Writer

Like: There will soon be a new face on Wall Street — Facebook Inc. The multi-billion dollar business announced on Wednesday that it is planning to make its debut in the world of stocks — a business venture that will help put the value of Facebook into the hands of the public. The official date of the IPO is currently undetermined but is expected to occur this year. Facebook’s IPO (initial public offering) is estimated to gain the company between $5 billion to $10 billion, estimated to raise the value of the company to nearly $100 billion. Facebook, Inc. is working on filing the paperwork with the Security and Exchange Commissions to officially begin the $5 billion IPO. The IPO that is being set in motion by Facebook would be the largest ever by any social media or technological company, surpassing that of rival Internet opponent, Google. Google went public back in 2004 with an IPO value of approximately $1.9 billion.

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and CEO, has written a letter to future investors further emphasizing the company’s mission and its hopes to transform the way the world communicates. In the letter Zuckerberg says, “Facebook was not originally created to be a company. It was built to accomplish a mission — to make the world more open and connected.” Zuckerberg then goes on to claim that society has reached a “tipping point,” and that Facebook, Inc. wants to give people the opportunity to have a share in the way in which they communicate. Facebook has become more than just a way for family and friends to stay connected. It has evolved into a social media empire in which communication can be made possible in the blink of an eye. Already described as a mature company, Facebook Inc. is an ever-increasing business that has made its way into 845 million user’s lives and is expected to hit the one-billion mark in 2012. Although the Facebook IPO is a highly anticipated event, there are critics that say investing in the social media monster may be set-

ting up your company with a risky move. An article on www. forbes.com lists 10 reasons to stay clear of Facebook’s debut on Wall Street and says that there is an apparent “slowdown in monthly/ daily active users.” Another concern is that

“Facebook going public is a big milestone for the company and is expected to continue Facebook’s immense progress in the world of social media communication.”

the increase in mobile Facebook users could affect ad revenue for the company which is a large portion of the social media site’s profits. Half of Facebook’s 845 million users are accessing Facebook via mobile devices. Facebook going public is an enormous milestone for the company and is expected to continue the company’s immense progress in the world of social media communication. Potential investors eagerly await Facebook’s arrival on Wall Street and the big transition from a private business to a public enterprise. Companies and individuals can finally have their own shares in one of the world’s most prominent businesses. Facebook’s upcoming IPO will certainly mean big changes for the company and more importantly its investors.

Winter Trabex Staff Writer

At the end of January, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed HR 535, a bill that expressly declares 2012 to be “the Year of the Bible.” The bill was deemed uncontroversial so it was brought to a vote quickly and passed unanimously. Both Democrats and Republicans voted in favor of the bill. On the surface, I applaud the legislature for committing to a set of principles in an inherently unprincipled system. Lawmakers at any level of government only seem interested in expanding their own power base at any cost. A legislature that relies on a set of guiding principles should, in theory, operate better and serve the constituency more reliably than it has done in years past.

“On the surface, I applaud the legislature for committing to a set of principles in an inherently unprincipled system.”

There is only one problem. The American government, as envisioned by our founding fathers, was supposed to have a separation of church and state. A theocracy — a government guided by the tenets of one specific religion — does not take into account the diversity of its constituents. For instance, in Harrisburg, there is a Muslim place of worship that is

located right near Front Street. A sign outside the building says, “All welcome. None turned away.” By emphasizing Biblical principles, the Pennsylvanian Congress is taking the opposite approach. The resolution states that, “renewing our knowledge of and faith in God through holy scripture can strengthen us as a nation and as people.” I wonder what the effect would have been if the lawmakers had written a similar bill using the Ouran or the Book of Latter Day Saints?

In fact, there are all kinds of people in Pennsylvania. There are atheists, Christians, Mormons, Muslims, Buddhists and so on. What would they say if they were told that they could become stronger through learning more about God? It is no less than the establishment of a Christian government, something that William Penn would have greatly deplored. Penn, as a Quaker, set up a Frame of Government for Pennsylvania in 1693. This served as an early constitution and would later prove the basis for American democracy. Penn’s system granted the citizens of the day trial by jury, freedom of the

press and, most significantly, allowed for tolerance of other religions. This was one of the first systems of government that did not seek to use the state’s power to impose a particular religion upon its people. This is, of course, a far cry from what we see 319 years later.

“There is only one problem. The American government, as envisioned by our founding fathers, was supposed to have a separation of chuch and state.”

In a nation that continues to depart from its original guiding principles, it should be no surprise that states are continuing to do so as well. Separation of church and state is mostly a myth today as various governments are increasingly influenced by religious ideas. Whether the Pennsylvania legislature intends to follow through on HR 535 or whether the bill served as little more than political theater, the message is clear. If you are not Christian, your state government does not consider your personal beliefs to be important. After all, it’s your tax dollars that are providing for elected officials’ salaries. In what world does it make sense for the government to force its citizens to subsidize a belief system with which they do not agree?

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stamp the flyer with an approval date for how long the paper will be allowed to be exhibited. However, there are many groups that leave them up past their expiration date. Walls of Dauphin Humanities Center especially contain these outdated flyers, some of which have not been removed and instead are covered up by a new flyer.

Walking around this campus there are many fliers displayed to show upcoming events and activities that students can participate in and look forward to. Unfortunately, some of these happenings have already passed and the paper remains on the wall because those who put up the papers not taking them down. “Many of these Looking at the sheets, obsolete articles coat one may possibly find one the walls and this that has expired last semester. leaves some students Many of these obsolete asking ‘Paper, paper articles coat the walls and on the wall, which this leaves some students is the most outdated asking “Paper, paper on the one of all?’” wall, which is the most outdated one of all?” Before displaying flyers around campus, people must first receive approval After a long period of in the Ceddia F. Union time, the adhesive that is Building. intended to keep them up CUB personnel will wears out and therefore

the poster falls down to the floor. Custodians and others are left having to pick them up and it should not be their responsibility. Shippensburg University students have also taken notice. History major Nathan Reutlinger said, “It is supposed to be the club or organization’s responsibility to make sure it’s taken off the wall or it gets cluttered.” Elementary education major Briana Stefanelli said, “They’re kind of annoying.” She also suggests “I think someone needs to check this every once and while.” Although flyers are used to get Shippensburg University students and faculty to attend campus events, it is vital to not make extra work for others by keeping them up beyond the expiration date. Through remembering to take fliers down, it will keep the university cleaner and a little more updated.

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VICTORY! SU and Monae Baker dominate in week’s action, E4

Men’s basketball rebounds after tough loss to Kutztown, beats Mansﬁeld, E5 Men’s and women’s indoor track team have successful week at Lehigh and New Balance Invitational, E3

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Asst. Sports Editor Amanda Raudabaugh is this week’s Athlete of the Week. Someone who knows a thing or two about breaking SU track records, Raudabaugh recently broke the 22-year-old women’s mark in the 500-meter for indoor track. Raudabaugh, a senior at SU, has been breaking track and field records for years. This mark just proved to set her over the top. Raudabaugh, racing with just two other competitors in the second of two heats, blazed around the track in 1:16.16. The old mark was held by 400-meter specialist Tina Butcher, who posted a time of 1:16.60 in 1990. A record like that needs recognition, but Raudabaugh has also managed to stack up some other great statistics. On the national scale Raudabaugh is a three time NCAA Division II All-American with two of those nods coming from the 800-meter and a one-time NCAA Division II National Champion in the distance medley relay. Raudabaugh is a four-time PSAC Champion with victories in the 800-meter and 4x800-meter in the past two years. Raudabaugh has taken the 800-meters to new heights for SU. She continues to be successful no matter if it is with her teammates or it is individually.

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Nick Sentman and Sam Stewart Asst. and Head Sports Editors The biggest stage in sports is the Super Bowl, and the biggest stage to play on is the Super Bowl’s halftime show. This year, the Super Bowl highlighted Madonna to perform. Sam and Nick decided to sit down and discuss how great this halftime show was.

Nick: What more can you say about Madonna? I know that this was the greatest halftime show since Janet Jackson, and only Madonna would be able to top it. Her raw sexuality, even at age 53, made me more excited than a little schoolboy with a hot teacher. She decided to remix all of her songs starting with a spectacular entrance to “Vogue” where she came in riding on a chariot acting like Cleopatra. The special effects and the brilliant choreography managed to enhance Madonna’s performance. With guest singers LMFAO, CeeLo Green, Nikki Minaj and MIA the show really went well. Madonna’s music and her style has influenced many of these artists which added

to their experience. Madonna brought it home Sunday night, and I loved every minute of her.

Sam: Bring back Bruce. What has the Super Bowl come to with these Super Bowl performances. Not only has Madonna passed her prime, but when did she turn into Lady Gaga? Lip sync central was on full effect. LMFAO, Nikki Minaj and CeeLo Green felt out of place when they made their appearances. The fuse of old and new did not mesh well at all. The Super Bowl needs to follow in the footsteps of the NBA and the MLB and get acts that can actually play music, not lip sync to songs they sung 20 years ago. Bring back Springsteen. Even the decrepit Rolling Stones showed more enthusiasm than Madonna did last night. I am a fan of hip-hop and all the above but this was terrible. Good thing I watch the Super Bowl for the game, and not the halftime show, otherwise I would never watch it again.

It is always a great moment when your career can be summed up by a trip to the Hall of Fame. That is the case for long-time SU field hockey coach Bertie Landes. Landes will be inducted into the Zag Field Hockey Tours National Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2011. She is the first SU head coach to be inducted into a national hall of fame. Landes achieved her 400th career victory in SU’s final regular season game of 2011, a 5-1 win at Seton Hill. Landes became the 11th head coach in NCAA history to reach 400 career field hockey coaching victories and is just the third coach to do so with 10 or more seasons spent at the Division II level. Landes has been involved with the sport of field hockey since the early 1960s. As a player, Landes was a member of the U.S. national field hockey squad for seven seasons as a defender. She toured Europe, South America, Rhodesia and South Africa before retiring from the squad in 1975. Over her 32 year coaching career Landes has a record of 401-116-17. In 13 seasons at the helm of the Raiders, Landes has won more than 78 percent of her games posting a record of 217-60-1. SU has won at least 12 games and never lost more

than eight in any season under Landes. Before SU, Landes coached 19 seasons at Philadelphia Biblical University, where she posted a record of 184-56-16. Landes has been named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Coach of the Year six times: 1999, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010 and 2011 while earning National Field Hockey Coaches Association South Region Coach of the Year honors three times: 1999, 2005 and 2010. SU has had 24 AllAmericans under Landes’ direction and 35 total AllAmericans since 1999. SU has qualified for the PSAC Tournament in 11 consecutive seasons. With the induction into the Hall of Fame, Landes will join three other coaches at the ceremony. Steve Jennings of American University, Maurene Polly from Villa Marie Academy and Patricia Provost of Notre Dame Academy. Landes has been recognized for continuous wins on the field but the affect she has had on all the girls she has coached. This year, SU went undefeated in conference play under Landes.

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Women’s Basketball Feb. 8, 2012 at Bloomsburg 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2012 at E. Stroudsburg 1 p.m. Men’s Basketball Feb. 8, 2012 at Bloomsburg 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2012 at E. Stroudsburg 3 p.m.

Indoor Track and Field Feb. 11, 2012 at Bucknell Winter Classic TBA Baseball Feb. 11, 2012 at Catawba (DH) 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2012 at Catawba 12 p.m. Wrestling Feb. 8, 2012 at Delaware Valley 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2012 Anderson (SC) 7 p.m.

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Breski sets pole vault record at New Balance Collegiate Meet

Raiders achieve 14 PSAC qualifying marks at The Armory, set three NCAA provisional marks Junior Megan Breski improved her school record in the pole vault on Friday inside The Armory in New York City as the women’s indoor track contested at the two-day New Balance Collegiate Invitational. Breski placed ninth among a talented field after clearing 12 feet 1 1/2 inches, an NCAA provisional mark that slots her among the nation’s Top 10. She cleared both her second jump and her recordsetting jump on the first attempt. Breski was unable to clear the next height which was 12 fet 5 1/2 inches, a feat accomplished by just six Division II athletes this season. Freshman Lauren Ellsworth led a group of three women who set new season personal records in the 400-meter dash with sub 60-second times. Ellsworth crossed the line in 59.02 seconds, while senior Lindsay Bingaman ran a time of 59.11 seconds and freshman Bri Fells posted a time of 59.49 seconds. Bingaman’s

mark is a new indoor personal record. The day began with the Eastern 3 kilometer, an event that featured season personal records from three Raiders. Senior Sarah Strayer led the SU contingent with a time of 10:27.38, while redshirt freshman Heather Weiss finished in 10:34.81 and sophomore Emma Shank in 10:45.39. Weiss and Shank achieved new indoor collegiate personal records with their performances. Junior Courtney Martin joined freshmen Yaneshia Gaston and Danesha Butler with PSAC qualifying times in the 200 meters. On the second day SUposted four NCAA provisional qualifying marks and three PSAC qualifying marks on a stellar second day of competition at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational from The Armory in Manhattan, N.Y. In the 800-meter, senior Amanda Raudabaugh posted a time of 2:14.57 that is

a NCAA provisional mark and stands as the current benchmark in the PSAC. Raudabaugh’s effort ranks eighth in Division II. Later in the day, she was the anchor of the 4x400meter relay that featured Ellsworth, Fells and Bingaman. The quartet posted an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 3:53.89 that ranks 11th in Division II. Sophomore Allison Constant and Weiss both recorded personal records in the indoor mile. Constant ran a time of 5:10.79, while Weiss finished in 5:13.57. Both marks are among the top five efforts this season in the PSAC. SU returns to action next Saturday at the Bucknell Winter Classic. They will then travel to two more events before the PSAC championships which will be held Feb 25. and Feb. 26 in Edinboro, Pa. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

Lyndsay Barna has standout performance setting collegiate best in the indoor long jump at Lehigh Lyndsay Barna recorded a collegiate best in the indoor long jump and a season best in the 60-meter hurdles to highlight a total of 12 PSAC qualifying marks for the Shippensburg University women’s indoor track-and-field squad from Lehigh University’s Rauch Field House. Barna finished second in the long jump with a mark of 17 feet, 8 1/4 inches the best by a Raider this season. The leap ranks fourth in Division II. She also posted the fastest time in the 60-meter hurdles, crossing the line in 9.47 seconds. Also on the track, Ally Herr set an indoor personal record in the 60 meters with

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a PSAC qualifying time of 8.27 seconds. Lauren Redington achieved a team and season personal record in the triple jump, leaping 36 feet 2 1/4 inches. Her mark stands fifth in the PSAC. Erin Flick cleared 5 feet, 3 inches in the high jump to win the competition. It is the biggest clearance in the event by a Raider this season and ties her for fourth in the conference. Kayla Mantush also hit a PSAC mark by clearing 5 feet, 1 inch. Barna was not the only long jumper to have a memorable day. Ashley Nicola,who started out the year as a hep-

tathlete, began her transition to focus solely to the long jump by landing a stellar personal record of 17 feet, 6 inches that ranks her fifth in the PSAC. Damaris Schrum hit a lifetime personal record of 16 feet, 11 1/2 inches and Redington rounded out the quartet of Raiders that hit PSAC marks. At the throws area, Sarah Brotzman recorded a season personal record in the shot with a put of 37 feet, 10 3/4 inches. Brotzman and Carenna Neely picked up PSAC marks in the weight throw. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

Men’s indoor track team has successful weekend in New York

Eight PSAC qualifying marks were achieved this weekend by a small contingent of the Shippensburg University men’s indoor track-and-field team that competed at the two-day New Balance Collegiate Invitational held at The Armory in northern Manhattan. Freshman Andrew Kujawski also broke 50 seconds, posting a time of 49.68 seconds, while redshirt freshman Robert Bales crossed the finish line in 50.45 seconds. Bales also picked up another PSAC qualifying mark in the 200-meter dash while sophomore Matt Kujawski set a season personal record in the event with a time of 22.25 seconds. In the 60-meter hurdles, senior Tyrek Nelson just missed his season personal record with a time of 8.48 seconds. Fellow senior Terrence Topping-Brown ran the sprint hurdles in 8.71 seconds. Graduate Bryan Beegle

shattered the indoor school record in the mile on Saturday with a NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Beegle bested a field of 62 runners that included some of the best from Villanova, Clemson, BYU and Texas A&M. His time of 4:06.70 is fastest in the PSAC and currently ranks third in Division II. The old SU benchmark of 4:10.54 was set two years ago by Ed Buck. Junior Matt Gillette also recorded an NCAA provisional mark in the mile, posting a time of 4:12.59 to finish 18th overall. That effort ranks third in the PSAC behind Beegle and senior Stephen Schelander is 11th in Division II. Freshman Ryan Spangler and junior Brian Quintrell both set convincing PRs in the mile. Spangler crossed the finish line in 4:17.19, while Quintrell recorded a time of 4:18.48. SU now has the top four milers in the PSAC and five of the Top 6 times to date this season.

Schelander nearly earned top honors in the 5-kilometer, posting a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 14:26.87 that is well ahead of any other effort in the conference and ranks sixth in Division II. A veteran of the 5K outdoors, Schelander ran the 5K indoors for the first time in his Raider career on Saturday and bested top runners from Iona, American, Xavier and VCU. The 4x400-meter relay of redshirt freshman Robert Bales, senior Tyrek Nelson, freshman Andrew Kujawski and senior Eric Wolfe posted the unit’s fastest time since 2008. The quartet finished second in the AllPennsylvania race with a time of 3:19.76, four tenths of a second behind Villanova but ahead of Lafayette, Lehigh and Kutztown. SU returns to action next Saturday at Bucknell. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

NCAA/PSAC provisional marks

Women’s 800-meter (College) Amanda Raudabaugh 2:14.57 (NCAA P) Mile (College) Allison Constant 5:10.79 (PSAC) Heather Weiss 5:13.57 (PSAC) 5K (College) Lara Crofford 16:51.75 (NCAA P) Katie Spratford 16:56.45 (NCAA P) Caitlin Perry 18:49.77 (PSAC) 60-meter 1. Ally Herr 8.27 (PSAC) 60 Hurdles 1. Lyndsay Barna 9.47 (PSAC) High Jump Erin Flick 5’ 3” (PSAC) Kayla Mantush 5’ 1” (PSAC) Long Jump Lyndsay Barna 17’ 8 ¼” (PSAC) Ashley Nicola 17’ 6” (PSAC) Damaris Schrum 16’ 11 ½” (PSAC) Lauren Redington 16’ 5 ¼” (PSAC) Triple Jump Lauren Redington 36’ 2 ¼” (PSAC) Shot Put Sarah Brotzman 37’ 10 ¾” (PSAC) Weight Throw Sarah Brotzman 47’ 3” (PSAC) Carenna Neely 40’ 4 ¾” (PSAC) Courtesy of shipraiders.com

Men’s 800-meter (college) Matt Kujawski 22.25 (PSAC) Robert Bales 22.97 (PSAC) 400-meter (College) Eric Wolfe 49.55 (PSAC) Andrew Kujawski 49.68 (PSAC) Robert Bales 50.45 (PSAC) 60-meter Hurdles (Championship) Tyrek Nelson 8.48 (PSAC) 60- meter Hurdles (College) Terrence Topping-Brown 8.71 (PSAC) 800-meter (College) Joel Flott 1:56.17 (PSAC) Dan Dreeman 1:56.85 (PSAC) Pio Mandato 1:58.39 (PSAC) Mile (College) Bryan Beegle 4:06.70 (NCAA P) Matt Gillette 4:12.59 (NCAA P) Ryan Spangler 4:17.19 (PSAC) Brian Quintrell 4:18.48 (PSAC) 3K (College) Jake Sitler 8:30.54 (PSAC) 5K (College) Stephen Schelander 14:26.87 (NCAA P) 4x400-meter (Pennsylvania) Robert Bales, Tyrek Nelson, Andrew Kujawski, Eric Wolfe 3:19.76 (PSAC) 4x800-meter (Championship) Shippensburg ‘A’ 7:50.25 (PSAC)

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Baker follows career-high night by leading team in points on Saturday, SU goes 2-0 SHIPPENSBURG 73

Senior Monae Baker scored a SU career-high 34 points on Wednesday night to propel the Shippensburg University women’s basketball team to a 73-57 victory over Kutztown University from Keystone Arena. Baker went 13-of-22 and 8-of-11 from the free throw line to score the most points in a game by an SU player since Lauren Beckley scored 38, also against KU, nearly two years ago, on Feb. 20, 2010. With a season-high 16 rebounds, Baker also registered her seventh doubledouble of the season. Her 16 boards are the most by a Raider since she pulled down 18 in last season’s opener at Shepherd on Nov. 13, 2010. Baker has registered 20-point double-doubles in back-to-back games, and over the last three contests, is averaging 25 points and 10.3 rebounds, dominating opponents in her games.

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Baker also added two steals and three blocks, which are the most by a Raider in a game this season. Sophomore Sarah Strybuc scored in double figures for the fourth consecutive game, finishing with 15 points, three assists and three steals. Strybuc has scored at least eight points in 10 straight games. Junior Shawna Wert went 6-of-8 from the free throw line and scored 12 points in addition to a game-high four steals. The Raiders led for a majority of the first half and led by as many as 11 points, 27-16, with 4:14 left in the half. The Golden Bears closed the half on an 11-2 run to close SU’s margin to just 29-27 at the break. Baker nearly finished the first half with a doubledouble, going into the locker room with 11 points and eight rebounds.

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After a fast Golden Bears start in the second half, SU would regroup and go on a 12-2 run to grab a 45-39 lead with a Baker layup at the 10:50 mark of the half. KU would chip the SU lead down to just one, 4746, with a pair of KU free throws at the 8:39 mark, before SU again responded with ﬁve consecutive Baker points to go back up six. SU would open up a 12-point lead at the 3:56 mark, and with under a minute left. Free throws from Strybuc and Dana Wert, as well as another Baker layup, would extend the winning margin to a game-high 16 points. With strong efforts from Baker, SU is in prime position to compete in the PSAC playoffs. SU needs a strong effort in the rest of their games to gain momentum for the playoffs. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

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Sports Editor Senior Monae Baker is contributing to her team at a high level recently, leading a group of four players in double ﬁgures on Saturday afternoon as the Shippensburg University women’s basketball team defeated Mansﬁeld University 73-60 at Heiges Field House. Coming off a career night on Wednesday, Baker continued her dominance in the paint by scoring 18 points and securing seven boards. She is now just 23 points shy of 1,000 for her career.

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Baker was the one who got the ball rolling after a sluggish start by SU. After falling into a 10-0 hole early in the ﬁrst half, Baker and company went on a 13-5 run to make things even. With a consistent performance throughout the half, SU was able to head into the locker room with a twopoint lead. Once the second half started, SU exploded out of the gate. A barrage of jump shots allowed SU to open up a 10-3 run and put things out of reach. It would be the last time they felt any pressure from the Mounties. Throughout the rest of the half, the lead never got any less than 10.

The Raiders were also led by a strong free throw shooting effort by junior Shawna Wert who went 9-9 from the stripe. In all, SU went 23-26 from the line, its best effort of the season. With the victory SU remains two games ahead of East Stroudsburg in the playoff race. The Raiders are currently in the fourth and ﬁnal spot in the PSAC playoff standings. SU will travel to Bloomsburg Wednesday in what could be a potential one seed vs. four seed matchup. The winner will get the conﬁdence boost it needs heading into the PSAC playoffs.

SU in fouth and ﬁnal spot in PSAC standings SCHOOL East Bloomsburg West Chester Millersville Shippensburg E.Stroudsburg Mansﬁeld Kutztown Cheyney

12-4 11-5 10-6 8-8 6-10 4-12 4-12 0-16

18-4 15-5 13-7 11-9 9-11 7-13 6-16 0-20

SCHOOL West Edinboro * Gannon Indiana (Pa.) California (Pa.) Mercyhurst Lock Haven Clarion Slippery Rock

16-0 14-2 13-3 9-7 8-8 6-10 5-11 2-14

20-0 17-3 17-3 12-8 10-10 7-12 6-14 5-15

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The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team was unable to find any offensive rhythm on Wednesday night as it fell to PSAC East-leading Kutztown University, 8356, from Keystone Arena. No player scored more than 10 points for SU as the Raiders struggled to keep up with a 31-point performance from KU’s Micah Fraction, as well as a 17-point effort from Devon McBride. The 56 points were the second-fewest SU has scored this season. Sophomore Dylan Edgar who was 4-of-7 from the field finished with 10 points off the bench and senior Will Royal had a teamhigh 11 rebounds.

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Freshman Sam Pygatt scored eight points off the pine for the second consecutive game. Senior Craig Van Scyoc also contributed eight points in addition to six rebounds. Senior Dane Lauber scored nine points to go along with seven rebounds and senior Jordan Stasyszyn scored seven points and added a team-high four assists. SU fought from behind for the majority of the first half, as KU led by as many as 12. The Golden Bears went into halftime up 3524. KU scored the first six points of the second half to extend its dominating lead to 17.

The Raiders would answer with six straight points of their own, two free throws from Stasyszyn, a fastbreak layup from Van Scyoc and a Royal layup, to bring the deficit back to 11, down 41-30 with 16:44 left. SU would not get any closer, however, as it was all Golden Bears the rest of the way, culminating in a 29-point KU lead with 41 seconds left. SU would rebound on Saturday. SU is still looking for the momentum that it needs in order to compete for the fourth and final position in the playoff race.

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After a disappointing loss to Kutztown University on Wednesday, the Shippensburg men’s basketball team looked to bounce back against opposing Mansfield University. Things got started when Shippensburg sophomore forward center Dylan Edgar laid up a field goal, giving the Raiders the first two points of the game. MU would respond when junior guard Cory Hen-Courtesy of SU neghan sank a three-pointSports Information er to give the Mounties a quick 3-2 lead. The Raiders took a 4-3 lead when Jordan Stasyszyn put up the first two of his total 17 points in the game. MU struggled from the field for over four minutes during the first half. The Raiders were able to take advantage of that, putting up a 21-11 lead at one point. SU kept extending its lead, thanks in part to a pair of layups by Reggie Charles and Edgar, giving SU a ,31-19, lead. The Mounties put together a rally late in the

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half, hoping to go into halftime only down by a few points if not with the lead. After a short scoring drought by both teams, MU’s Charles Becoats sank a 3-pointer, cutting SU’s lead to five, 31-36. Then, Henneghan shot another three to cut the lead to two. Thanks to two free throws completed by Van Scyoc and a Charles 3-pointer at the buzzer, SU finished the first half with a 41-34 lead. The start of the second half would start with SU’s lead shrinking once again. Dylan Edgar fouled MU’s Chuck Harper, and Harper completed one of two free throws. Then Joe Bell put up a field goal, and the Raiders’ lead was cut to four when Josh Dupuy put up a lay-up. The Mounties rally continued, SU found its lead chewed down to just two, 48-46. That did not faze Stasyszyn, Charles and Van Scyoc, who were the three biggest players for the rest of the game. Working together and playing solid offense and defense, SU regained the lead and put up its largest lead of 14.

SU began to finally pull away to victory with two minutes to go. Charles was fouled and completed both free throws. Shortly after, he was fouled again by Henneghan, and completed two free throws once again. The Raiders led 86-76 with just under a minute to go. SU closed it out when Stasyszyn was fouled by Harper, and he sank two free throws. MU’s Dominic Oliver was able to put up a final layup for MU at the buzzer, but it was not enough. SU would win the game 90-78. Van Scyoc led the Raiders in scoring, putting up an impressive 34 points. Cory Henneghan scored 36 points for MU. MU also out-rebounded SU 39-38. The Raiders begin a twogame road stretch, starting Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Bloomsburg at 7:30 p.m., and a rematch with East Stroudsburg next Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. SU’s next home game will be against West Chester University. SU could move up to fifth with wins this week.

SU sixth in PSAC standings

SCHOOL CONF OVERALL East Kutztown 11-5 14-6 Bloomsburg 11-5 15-6 East Stroudsburg 10-6 14-8 West Chester 8-8 11-9 Millersville 5-11 7-13 Shippensburg 5-11 8-14 Mansfield 4-12 7-13 Cheyney 2-14 3-17 Photo courtesy of Jennifer Shimandle

Freshman Sam Pygatt drives to the net during Saturday’s game

SCHOOL CONF OVERALL West Indiana (Pa.) 14-2 17-3 Mercyhurst 12-4 14-6 Slippery Rock 10-6 13-7 Clarion 10-6 14-8 Edinboro 9-7 11-9

California (Pa.) Gannon Lock Haven

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11 players commit to play for Stank increases record to 6-0, SU football for 2012 season SU goes 1-1 in week’s action The Shippensburg University football program has announced its initial list of new recruits who have signed to play for the Red Raiders beginning in the 2012 season. A productive group of 11 players have signed national letters of intent (NLIs) or institutional letters expressing their desire to play football at Shippensburg under head coach Mark ‘Mac’ Maciejewski.

The Shippensburg University wrestling team had a tale of two nights this weekend with a win and a loss against two tough opponents. On Friday night, SU picked up three pins and had sophomore Kenny Stank earn a one-point decision at 149 pounds over the No. 5-ranked wrestler in Division II to achieve a statement victory over Gan-Courtesy of SU non, 27-17, from the HamSports Information mermill Center. SU, which was able to employ a full lineup for the ﬁrst time in a dual meet this West Chester/West Chester East season, took the lead after Summerhill/Forest Hills the second bout and never Scranton/Abington Heights relinquished its advantage. Orwigsburg/Blue Mountain The Raiders entered Friday Clifton Heights/Monsignor Bonner night’s outing having lost Somerset/Somerset Area four consecutive dual meets Garnet Valley/Garnet Valley against the Golden Knights, Stoytown/North Star falling by at least 16 points Hawley/Wallenpaupack in each contest. Lansdale/North Penn Sophomore Cody Myers Harrisburg/Susquehanna got the Raiders going in the right direction with a victory by fall over Adam Weinell just 23 seconds before the ﬁnal horn. Myers, ranked No. 4 in the region, remains undefeated in dual meets this year and now has a team-high six pins. Two key decisions helped establish the momentum for the Raiders. Junior Simon Rice earned a 5-4 decision at 141 pounds over Scott Bulzan to improve to 11-10, setting the stage for Stank’s clash with Swope. Stank wrestled courageously and got his turns

“We are truly excited that these quality student athletes are joining our football family here at Shippensburg University,” Maciejewski said. “These young men will be a great asset on and off the ﬁeld to our program and to our university.” The Raider coaching staff continues to aggressively recruit as it has since the end of the regular season last year.

“Our coaching staff has done a remarkable job during the recruiting process and continues to do so,” Maciejewski said. “The staff has put in countless hours to help recruit new members to the Red Raider family. I credit them for the exemplary work they have done.”

CONFIRMED 2012 RECRUITS:

Mike Brown DJ Burkey Joe Dolan Will Foster John McGilligan Mitch Merryman Justin Pyle Hayden Rigo Caleb Vogler Shayne Watson Brandon Wallace

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in against an opponent who was 10-0 in dual meets this season. Ultimately, Stank won the decision by a 9-8 margin to achieve his seventh consecutive victory. He is 5-0 at 149 pounds since shifting down one weight class before the ESU dual meet on Jan. 26. SU maintained a 12-8 lead heading into the bout at 165 pounds, where freshman Neil Grudi stepped onto the mat and notched his second victory by fall this season. Grudi’s pin came in 1:57 over Gannon’s Adam Greenman. It was the ninth victory of the season for Grudi, who has won five consecutive bouts and six of his last eight. Senior Tyler Zittle clinched the dual meet win at 184 pounds with a victory by fall in 2:46 over Gannon’s Bret Terry — who was wrestling up one weight class but entered as the region’s No. 6-ranked wrestler at 174 pounds. Zittle has 14 victories this season, five of which are pins. In the final bout of the night, junior Dan Estricher picked up a 3-2 decision over Gannon’s Christopher Boyd. Estricher, ranked No. 4 in the region, bumped his record up to 12-5. On Saturday, SU was unable to hold onto its twopoint lead, falling to No. 10 Mercyhurst, 31-9, from Mercyhurst Athletic Center.

The Raiders dropped their final five bouts, including three by pins, to the Lakers who were celebrating their Senior Day. Sophomore Cody Myers, the region’s No. 4 seed at 133 pounds, earned SU’s first points with an 8-4 decision over the regional No. 5 wrestler, Kody Young. Myers ran his record to 16-2, including an undefeated 15-0 mark in dual meets. Sophomore Kenny Stank increased his record to 6-0 at 149 pounds this season after earning a 7-5 decision over Michael Griffith. Stank has now won eight consecutive bouts. In the next bout, senior James Reilley earned his fourth win of the year and his first since Jan. 12, as he used a 4-2 decision over Anthony D’Urso to give SU a 9-7 lead in the match. Wrestling a three-time All-American and the No. 3 wrestler in the country at 165 pounds, freshman Neil Grudi dropped a tight decision to Josh Shields, as a riding time advantage helped Shields to a 6-4 win. The loss snapped Grudi’s five-bout winning streak SU travels to Delaware Valley on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. dual meet. The Aggies are ranked No. 23 in the country in Division III. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information

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A SU wrestler tries to pin down his opponent at a match early this season.

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Part 2 is never as good as NFL season over, NHL Part 1, well, until yesterday season starting to heat up SAM STEWART

Sports Editor

Part 1: David Tyree brings down a miraculous catch that Super Bowl enthusiasts will be talking about for years to come. Part 2: Mario Manningham, a standout receiver at the University of Michigan and not a stranger of coming up in the clutch (ask Penn State fans), hauls in a 38yard pass from Eli Manning and gets both feet down in picturesque fashion. It could not be happening again. Part 2 could not be as good, if not better than Part 1. It never works out that way. Ask “The Hangover” franchise how their second movie fared. Ask the “Scream” franchise. Part 2’s can never be as good. Guess again. Déjà vu struck again as the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday night. Not only did this game live up to the hype generated from a constant storm from ESPN, but it also surpassed it. For the last two weeks, the media conglomerate ESPN and every other sports network played this game up. It had to be special, and it did not disappoint. The Giants and the Patriots both had strategies that needed to be executed in order to win. Going into the game it was simple, keep Tom Brady off the ﬁeld or else

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the Giants were going to lose and lose big. Mission completed. Despite being outplayed in the second and third quarter, Eli Manning was able to control the Giants and sustain long drives when they needed it the most. Keeping Tom Brady off the ﬁeld was key No. 1 to their success. Also, the Giants needed to get a strong performance from Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs. Again, mission completed. The Giants offensive line was able to get key pushes on tough third downs to keep the chains moving, especially on their last drive in the fourth quarter. The Giants, needed to get pressure on Tom Brady early and often to rattle him like they did earlier in the season. Mission completed, sort of. Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora had wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines throughout the playoffs but they were not able to get sustained pressure on Brady until the fourth quarter. The Giants defense did their job throughout the game and did not let up any big plays to Brady. It was very vital. The Giants needed to slow down Rob Gronkowski and Wes Welker. This was almost too easy for the Giants. It was laughable on the impact Gronkowski had. The Patriots could not have used him as a decoy either. He was slow. He could not plant, cut or do any of the things that make him dangerous. Mission completed. The Giants did most of the things right and made the least amount of mistakes to win this game. Granted, the Patriots played an awesome game. With a successful last second heave to the end-zone, this game could have been marked down as the greatest Super Bowl in its his-

tory. Also, Tom Brady did break a Super Bowl record in the game with his 14 straight completions. He had the ball rolling in the second and third quarters but it all came down to making the plays when the team needed it the most. Brady’s interception turned out to be huge. Shades of Eli Manning in 2008, Brady heaved up a pass for Gronkowski but because of his inability to jump, it was picked off. Welker’s missed catch late in the fourth quarter also hurt the Patriots. It is a catch that he makes 100 out of 100 times. This time was 101. With those plays made, the Patriots are sitting in the throne as World Champions. However, Brady and company will have to wait until next year to prove that they are the best in the game. For now, it is the Giants’ time to shine. With this win, Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin are hall of famers. Eli Manning has done his job to cement himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in the game. Coughlin has brought his team back from the abyss and has had his team ready to play when it needed it the most. This Super Bowl will rank high as one of the most exciting games to have been played but still will not eclipse Pittsburgh and Arizona a few years back. The win might be even sweeter for Jason Pierre Paul. His father, who recently turned blind, was in attendance for the ﬁrst time. What a game to show up to. Congratulations New York for a well-played season and playoff run.

DAVE BROWN

Staff Columnist

With the Super Bowl decided, and the celebrations underway, many sports fans are often brieﬂy stunned when the season ends. Thankfully, the sports universe is kind to the fans, and many sports run simultaneously with another. So for those who have been watching football all season, I’d like to welcome you to the NHL hockey season. This week begins to sketch the playoff picture around the league, but it is a very rough sketch indeed, as every team has between 28-32 games left, and any-

thing could still happen. As teams continue the push toward the playoffs, and others look to rebuild and make possible personnel changes, it appears to be now or next season for some teams. With fan favorite Sidney Crosby still on the bench but making efforts to return, it will remain with Evgeni Malkin to continue to ﬁll the void in Pittsburgh. With 28 goals, and 32 assists, Malkin is certainly making a convincing statement to be a potential MVP candidate. Coming off a loss to New Jersey over the weekend, the Pens should handle the last place Canadians on Tuesday, by a pair of goals or better. Also on Tuesday night, the Capitals will look for redemption, as they face division rival Florida for the second time in eight days. With Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green out for some time now, the Caps will be glad to have Ovechkin back after he was suspended for the last game.

However, Washington has been sliding, and Florida has been playing well, going with the Panthers in this one, 3-1. For Wednesday, the Ducks meet the Carolina Hurricanes, in a meeting of two non-contenders at the moment, as both have struggled and are already looking to next season: Ducks edge Carolina here 3-2. Thursday, look for the Blues to shut down the recently surging Devils, 2-1, as well as the Blackhawks to take down the Sharks at home on Friday night in a physical game, 4-3. Finally, looking ahead to the weekend, the Flyers have it rough with another against the Rangers and then traveling to Motor City on Sunday, expect two close games, and for the Flyers to potentially drop two games to two of the league’s best. Dave’s record from last week was 3-2.

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Activities Program Board saves SU students from boredom Natalie Schwind

glow in the dark. On Thursday, Feb. 23, an Asst. Ship Life Editor artist will be coming to the CUB MPR from 11 a.m. to “WTF? Where’s the 3 p.m. to draw caricatures Fun?” Many students on of students on an iPad. the campus of ShippensLater that evening, pop burg University often find violinist Josh Vietti, will themselves sitting around be performing in the CUB in boredom asking this Room 023. Vietti plays the very question. violin to famous hip-hop From organizing consongs. certs, comedy shows, bus To keep up with all APB trips, various game nights, events, be sure to check out movies and more, the Acthe event listing calendars tivities Program Board, which can be found in all also known as APB, is the residence halls and in the cure to relieving students CUB. who have nothing to do. Promotional posters and APB is a student-run flyers also hang in every organization that is combuilding around campus. prised of 13 board memAPB is always welcombers, three advisers and ing new members and enseveral general members couraging students to join. who work their hardest to The organization procreate programs that will vides leadership opporbring fun and entertaintunities for students that ment to SU students. complement the classroom Some of the most popular experience, in addition to APB events in the past indeveloping team-building clude: RaiderFest, Parents skills while working with and Family Day, Statewide Photo courtesy of Natalie Schwind the administration faculty Stepshow Competition, and fellow classmates. Battle of the Bands, Jason The Activities Program Board creates programs to entertain SU students. They organize conWhether you want to Derulo and B.O.B concerts, cersts, comedy shows, bus trips, game nights, movie nights and more in order to make sure staff an event, plan an New York City trip, amuse- students are never bored. event, advertise the club ment park trips and comeand its events or just make while creating friendships ous types of events. chairpersons. Later that evening, mendians. new friends, there is aland several entertaining These committees are All of these positions are talist and illusionist Wayne APB is comprised mainly ways a spot open for you in programs and memories for concerts, entertainment, very unique and different, Hoffman will be performof general members with APB. the students at SU. multicultural affairs, and each board member ing in the CUB Multipurleadership provided by four With eight committees, The club is led by the performing arts, special works hard to fulfill his pose (MPR) at 9 p.m. Later executive student officers there is something for evboard members who hold events, travel and recre- or her duties to keep APB this month, on Wednesday, and eight committee chairery student to join no matvarious positions that ation. running successfully. Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the persons. ter what your interests or keep the club running as a These six committee This semester APB has CUB MPR, the travel and APB was recognized as skills may be. whole. There is the execu- chairpersons try to provide several events lined up to recreation and entertaina student organization in If you are interested in tive board, which consists the campus with events provide fun for everyone. ment committees will be 1983, where its main fojoining APB, call (717) 477of the president, vice presi- and activities that corre- Thursday, Feb. 9 from 11 sponsoring a black-light cus was to improve social, 1747, or send an email to dent treasurer and mem- spond with their purposes a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CUB mini-golf party. cultural, recreational and apb@ship.edu. bership chairperson. and objectives or their com- Great Hall, there will be This will consist of a coueducational programs for Also, come to the general In addition to these four mittee titles. the novelty event, “Deco- ple golf courses in the CUB, the university and the surmeetings every other Tuesleaders, there are six proAlong with the program- rate Your Own Door Hang- but it will be played under rounding community. day at 4 p.m. in the CUB gramming chairpersons mers, there are the graphic er,” in which students can a black light. Since then, the club has room 119. The next meetthat each run different design, marketing and pub- add a little decoration to The balls, clubs, course maintained these goals ing is Feb. 7. committees to put on vari- lic relations and historian their rooms. and decorations will be

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SU student gets displayed in the Baseball Hall of Fame Cara Shumaker

Managing Editor Shippensburg University student Sam Stewart had his name proudly displayed in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. because he was recognized as one of the best youth league players. Stewart, 21, is from Collegeville, Pa. Stewart is a communication/journalism major with a minor in sociology. “I love learning about the inner workings of people and seeing how they interact with society. It will really play well into my future goals,” Stewart said. Although Stewart likes seeing how people work on the inside, he has gained a knowledge of how people work on the outside from watching others play sports his whole life. He played sports dur-

ing his high school years at Perkiomen Valley High School. There, he played both football and baseball. He was a receiver and a corner in football and a righthanded pitcher in baseball.

“Stewart said he was one of seven picked from his team. He was also one of about 1,000 in the nation chosen for the book.”

Stewart grew up playing little league baseball. His team, Central Perk, won both the district and state championships when he was between the ages of 9 and 13.

Although the team never made it to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., it received a lot of recognition for its accomplishments. When Stewart was 12, he was mentioned in “Who’s Who in Youth League Baseball.” Stewart said he was one of three players on his team who received the honor. He was also one of about 1,000 in the nation chosen for the book. “It was cool to see my picture in the book when it was on display,” Stewart said. “The point [of the book] was to identify the best little league players in the country.” Stewart said he would take a career in sports journalism “It [being included in the Who’s Who book] really shaped my love for sports, being a part of something like that, “ Stewart said.

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Sam Stewart is an SU student majoring in communication/journalism with a minor in sociology.

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On Monday, Jan. 30, Susan Spicka was the guest of honor at the Shippensburg University’s College Democrat’s weekly meeting. Spicka, a resident of Shippensburg Township, is running for the 33rd Senate District. This is Spicka’s first time running for office, but she says she has the drive and commitment to run what she promises to be an “upbeat, issue driven, peoplepowered campaign.” Along with the commitment, she definitely has experience being a leader. She serves on the executive committee of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Grace B. Luhrs

Elementary School, has led many fundraisers for numerous schools in the area and was a high school teacher for Marion-Franklin High School, which earned her Teacher of the Year in 2001. Since Spicka has two children currently enrolled in Shippensburg public school and has been teaching high school students since 1998, she has witnessed first-hand the power of education and how much state funding helps the schools. In the spring of 2011, Spicka became concerned

with Gov. Tom Corbett’s new budget for education. Being a mother and teacher, Spicka decided to do something about it — run for ofﬁce. One of Spicka’s main goals is to regain support from the state for funding for colleges, universities and public schools. Spicka strives for equal

opportunities in education for every student in Central Pennsylvania. Another platform of Spicka’s is making sure that there is tax fairness. Spicka said she will accomplish this by ensuring that corporations and wealthy people pay their taxes just like everyone else.

She hopes to go back into the Pennsylvania tax code and close loopholes such as the “Delaware Loophole” that allows corporations and wealthy people to pay little to no taxes to the state. Spicka feels that if they are not paying for taxes, someone else will. Spicka has many ideas and qualiﬁcations that make her a viable candidate during this election season. Before she left the meeting, she left everyone with a fact. The average voter in the Shippensburg area is 50

years old. She urges students to become more involved with the election as it is students’ education for which she is ﬁghting. Spicka is urging all students, especially in the Pennsylvania public education system, to stay tuned for the release of the new budget on Tuesday, Feb. 7. She is also encouraging students to register to vote if they have not already done so. If you are a SU student who has not registered to vote, feel free to contact Catherine Clay, adviser for Ship Votes, in the Dauphin Humanities Center 203. For more information on Susan Spicka, please visit spickaforstatesenate.com and read all of the things she stands for.

The Thought Lot hosts Vinyasa yoga to the public DANIELLE HALTEMAN

aged to bring their own yoga mat. Ship Life Editor Sessions are led by Sarah Taylor, a graduate of ShipHaving a hard time deal- pensburg University and a ing with the stresses of certiﬁed yoga instructor. school? Meditation sessions are The Thought Lot Con- also offered on Mondays temporary Arts Center may be able to help with its Vinyasa yoga. Vinyasa yoga is a type of yoga that emphasizes breathing and stretching simultaneously. The point of this type of yoga is to tone one’s body but also to relieve stress, enhance ﬂexibility and improve mental health. The Thought Lot hosts Vinyasa yoga on Mondays from 6 to 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. immedip.m. and on Tuesdays from ately after yoga. 7 to 8 p.m. These sessions are led by Monday sessions are for Bryan Hammond a gradubeginners and Tuesday ate student at SU who has sessions are for the more been practicing meditation advanced. for 10 years. There is a $5 admission The point of meditation fee to join the session and is to focus one’s thoughts participants are encour- and energy.

One should not stop thinking, but produce productive thoughts and self reflection. Overall, meditation is to help one detach ones self from the stresses of everyday life. “Monday’s meditation and yoga are a perfect combination for people that are interested in learning the basics of Eastern philosophy,” said Aaron Treher, The Thought Lot’s arts director and curator. Treher believes that having yoga and meditation in the contemporary arts center is fitting, considering both could be seen as an art form because of the mental well being yoga and meditation can create. “Yoga is a perfect way to keep your body fit and your mind healthy,” Treher said. For more information on events happening at The Thought Lot, visit www. Facebook.com/TheThoughtLot.

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Pet of the Week

Hi my name is Sadie. I am a German shepherd border collie mix. As a puppy, my owner saved me by adopting me from a shelter in Georgia. The ride from Georgia to New Jersey was very scary. I am so happy that my owners adopted me because I get spoiled all the time. I love to hide behind the couch and in the laundry room. I also like herding deer in the backyard, and playing fetch with my football. In my spare time I like to watch the New England Patriots on TV. My favorite player is Tom Brady because our names rhyme. I also have lots of fun talking to my friends on Facebook. It is a good way to stay in contact with my owner when she is at Shippensburg. My favorite time of the day is dinner time because I love eating my food. I can also do many different kinds of tricks. I can high five, roll over and pound it. I do not like going for walks on my leash. I would rather use my ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treadmill to get my exercise. I also love tricking my owners into giving me many treats.

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Cancer kids redeﬁned in ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ LAUREN CAPPUCCIO Chief Copy Editor

The world is not a wishgranting factory. Never is this as true as it is for the characters of John Green’s latest book about a young woman living with cancer. Green’s newest novel, “The Fault in Our Stars,” features 16-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster, who is dealing with the daunting task of living and subsequently thriving with Stage 4 thyroid cancer. The cancer has metastasized in her lungs and left her unable to breathe without an oxygen tank that she carts behind her. Through her “cancer kid” support group meetings, she meets Augustus Waters, who lost a leg due to bone cancer. Together, they share a love of the novel “An Imperial Afﬂiction,” discover the

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impossibly indie band, The Hectic Glow, and comically and tragically share the experience together of being a “cancer kid.” As a large fan of Green and his work, I had very high expectations for his newest novel. His debut novel, “Looking for Alaska,” has remained my favorite

book for a long time. This book was the ﬁrst he had ever written with a female primary character and narrator for the entire book, which originally had made me hesitant. I was afraid that Green would not do a young woman justice in her portrayal. He was an excellent writer, but I was afraid he would not live up to the high expectation that I had for him. When I read the book, I saw bits and pieces of myself in Hazel and her sarcastic nature. It was so easy to understand her that at times, I forgot that a woman had not written it. Green did it again. The story itself is both touching and heartbreaking at the same time. It is easy to go from laughing at Hazel or Augustus one minute, then choking back tears the next. With the certainty Photos by Lauren Cappuccio that comes with cancer, it’s

hard to see that this particular story is not as simple as it seems. Green worked as a hospital chaplain at a children’s hospital for a period of time before he decided to go into literature and experienced the ins and outs of daily life for them.

He was also inspired and dedicated his novel to Esther Earl, a young woman and reader of his books, who lost her ﬁght with cancer in 2010. I got the opportunity to meet Green and his brother at a book signing and show early in January along with three other friends of mine who attend Shippensburg University. The crowd of people was fantastic and all as enthusiastic and touched by his work. Being able to speak with him and talk about his work has become a highlight of my life. And the book has moved me in a way that I would never have imagined it would. “The thing about pain,” Green wrote in the novel, “is that it demands to be felt.” And for his characters, pain does demand it, but it does not mean that it is the only thing left.

Pictured above is John Green, Michael L. Printz award-winning author of “Looking for Alaska.” At the particular event in Bethesda, Md., he gave a lecture and read from his newest novel.

Cirque Dreams puts a twist on ‘Pop goes the rock’ The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents “Cirque Dreams Pop Goes the Rock,” Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Reserved tickets are $44, $39, $34 and $29 and are now on sale. A group discount is available for groups of 20 or more. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Luhrs Center Box Ofﬁce at 717-477-SHOW (7469) or online at luhrscenter.com. “Pop Goes The Rock” is the newest musical stage spectacle from Cirque Dreams and the mind of Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” and the

famed Cirque Dreams entertainment brand. This one-of-a-kind variety show unites generations through a mash-up of celebrated pop and rock tunes that will entertain family audiences of all ages. Cirque Dreams’ daring aerialists, gravity defying balancers, powerful strongmen and an array of edgy awe-inspiring acts are accompanied by a hip dance crew, cool singers and a jammin’ band performing over 20-chart topping hits live on stage. Goldberg’s stage wizardry blends an international cast of Cirque Dreamers who transform a carnival funhouse into a rock ‘n’

roll party that’s movin’ and groovin’ to an original live band. Music and fantasy ignite the funhouse when Jack pops out of his box and catapults the artists into feats of impossibilities, mayhem and uncontrollable sensory spectacle that never stops until…Jack is back in the box. The songs for “Pop Goes The Rock” are presented and performed live through special arrangements with Sony ATV/Music Publishing and accompany over 14 variety acts, more than 100 costumed characters, elaborate lighting, special effects and more. Song titles include “Call Me Irresponsible,” “King of the Road,” “Womanizer,” “Beautiful,” “Zoot Suit Riot,” “She Bangs,” “The Heat is On,” “In the Summertime,” “Let it Ride,” “Apologize,” “No More Mister Nice Guy,” “Never Gonna Let you Go,” “Like a Prayer,” “Right Round,” “Jump (For My Love),” “Rapper’s Delight,” “I Love the Nightlife” and more. Since 1993, the Cirque Dreams brand has entertained more than 50 million people worldwide

franchise includes a growing number of popular Cirque Dreams brand shows nationwide including the afore-mentioned “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” as well as “Cirque Dreams and Dinner” onboard Norwegian Epic, “Cirque Dreams Illumination,” “Cirque Dreams Pandemonia” and the recent multiple company tours of “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” including a ﬁrst time ever engagement at The Kennedy Center. “Cirque Dreams 2012 World Tour” for Armed Forces Entertainment recently launched from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, to entertain U.S. service members and their families in 17 military bases throughout 10 countries. For additional information about this Cirque Dreams, a physically demanding and performance or other very active performance, anticipates their fuperformances within the 2011-2012 Luhrs Center ture show at Shippensburg University. series, please call the Luhrs Center Box Ofﬁce at 717under the artistic direction garnered critical acclaim 477-SHOW (7469) or visit of Neil Goldberg. Cirque from USA Today, the New the Luhrs Center website at Dreams shows have York Times, The Associated www.luhrscenter.com. appeared in theaters, Press, CNN, the Today -Courtesy of the H. Ric casinos, theme parks, at sea Show, Fox & Friends and Luhrs Performing Arts and on Broadway. more. Cirque Dreams has The Cirque Dreams Center

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Filmmaker and author to speak at Diversity Program at SU Shippensburg University presents talented ﬁlmmaker and lecturer, Spike Lee for An Evening with Spike Lee, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Lee will speak on the topic of “The Cultural Diversity in America,” as part of the Shippensburg University H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) Diversity Scholarship Program. Reserved tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling the Luhrs Center Box Ofﬁce at 717-477SHOW (7469) or online at luhrscenter.com. A reception and dinner are offered preceding the lecture. The reception begins at 4:45 p.m. and takes place in the Orrstown Bank lobby of the Luhrs Center. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. and takes place in the Tuscarora Room, Reisner Dining Hall, adjacent to the Luhrs Center. The reception is $80 and includes the dinner and lecture. The dinner is $55 and includes the lecture. For tickets to the reception or dinner, call 717-477-1738. The deadline for the reception and dinner reservations is Feb. 10. Spike Lee is a writer, director, actor, producer and author who revolutionized the role of Black talent in cinema. Widely regarded as a premiere African-

American filmmaker, Lee is a forerunner in the “do it yourself” school of independent film. An avid sports enthusiast, Lee recently completed a one-day 18– camera documentary shoot focusing on NBA standout Kobe Bryant. Produced for ESPN, the unique piece is titled “Kobe – Doin Work.” Another current project Passing Strange — the critically acclaimed Broadway musical — follows the travels of a young African-American musician in search of himself. “Passing Strange” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. His most recent theatrical release is “Miracle at St. Anna.” Set in 1944 it chronicles the story of four black American soldiers who are members of the U.S. Army trapped behind enemy lines in Tuscany, Italy, during World War II. The film comes on the heels of “When the Levees Broke,” a groundbreaking documentary focusing on the plight of Americans stranded in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Other critical and box office successes have included such films as “Inside Man,” “25th Hour,” “The Original Kings of Comedy,” “Bamboozled” and “Summer

of Sam.” Lee’s films “Girl 6,” “Get On the Bus,” “Do the Right Thing,” and “Clockers” display his ability to showcase a series of outspoken and provocative socio-political critiques that challenge cultural assumptions, not only about race, but class and gender identity as well. His debut film, the independently produced comedy “She’s Gotta Have It,” earned him the Prix de Jeunesse Award at the Cannes Film festival in 1986 and set him at the forefront of the Black new wave in American cinema. His second feature, the very profitable and critically acclaimed “School Daze,” helped launch the careers of several young Black actors. Lee’s timely 1989 film, “Do the Right Thing,” garnered an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay, and best film and director awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Lee’s “Jungle Fever,” “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Clockers,” and “Crooklyn” were also well received by critics and fans alike. His epic drama “Malcolm X,” starring Denzel Washington, received two Academy Award nominations. Born in Atlanta, Ga., and raised in Brooklyn, Lee

returned south to attend Morehouse College. After graduation, he returned to Brooklyn to continue his education at New York University’s Tisch School of Arts in Manhattan, where he received his master of fine arts degree in film production. He founded 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, based in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, where he has resided since childhood. In addition to his film achievements, Lee has produced and directed numerous music videos for diverse artists including Chaka Khan, Tracy Chapman, Anita Baker, Public Enemy, Bruce

Hornsby and Michael Jackson. His other music videos include work for the late Miles Davis and Phyllis Hyman, Naughty by Nature and Arrested Development. Lee’s commercial work began in 1988 with his Nike Air Jordan campaign. Collaborating with basketball great Michael Jordan on several commercials, Lee resurrected his popular character, Mars Blackmon from “She’s Gotta Have It.” He has also completed a PSA for UNCF titled “Two Michaels,” which also features Michael Jordan. Lee is also well known for his Levi’s Button-Fly 501, AT&T and ESPN television commercials. His other commercial ventures include TV spots for Philips, Nike, American Express, Snapple and Taco Bell. Lee has also directed several art spot shorts for MTV and a short ﬁlm featuring Branford Marsalis and Diahnne Abbott for Saturday Night Live. Lee is also involved in documentaries and sports programs. He completed the Emmy - and Oscarnominated documentary “4 Little Girls” for HBO and received an Emmy Award for his piece on Georgetown’s Photos courtesy of the H. Ric John Thompson for HBO/ Luhrs Performing Arts Center Real Sports.

Additionally, Lee has authored six books on the making of his films. The fifth book, “Five For Five,” served as a pictorial reflection of his first five features. He then followed up with “Best Seat in the House,” authored with Ralph Wiley. Lee coauthored a children’s book titled, “Please, Baby Please” with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee, and most recently authored a retrospective book about his film career titled, “That’s My Story and I’m Sticking To It.” For lecture tickets and information, call the Luhrs Center Box Office at 717477-SHOW (7469) or visit the Luhrs Center website at luhrscenter.com. For reception and dinner tickets, call 717-477-1738. -Courtesy of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center

New album released by Super Mash Bros EDDIE CONTRERAS Staff Writer

Full-time students and super group, Super Mash Bros, released their third album last Thursday, called “Miley High Club.” The California college students have grown to be masters at the genre that is mash-up, which is the blending of two or more songs into a seamless track. It is something that needs to be listened to before judged. Last year, I was doubtful until I went to a show. It is your favorite playlist mashed up into a seamless album. The closest thing in describing it would have

to be “dance music on steroids.” There are many people who mash-up their favorite tracks into a dance anthem hoping to get noticed, but Super Mash Bros have deﬁned their sound with this album. Of all the mash-up artists out there, they have been easily identiﬁable by their song choices. They want to do one thing with each album — make you dance. Their live performances are no different. They will take things a step further in their shows, mixing songs live, so that no two shows are the same. They have taken things to another level with this

album, that has entertained many already. Their previous two can be a bit choppy and unsettling but with “Miley High Club,” they found a way to make it ﬁt together perfectly. “On That Lean (Pocket)” meshes The Killers, Fatboy Slim, Kanye West, Sleigh Bells and Soulja Boy all in about 45 seconds. It works well. The last track requires a little bit of digging but is worth it. I will not spoil it for you but it is without a doubt their best ending. Queen would agree. If you are on board, test it out. Any fan of music should take in a mash-up once in his or her lifetime. They are creative, thoughtful and require a lot

of patience to put together. Maybe you will end up dancing in the car on the way to school after you take a listen. This is their best album to date. It has been a long time since they have released some new material and “Miley High Club” delivers. Not only is this a controversial genre of music, but it is fun to listen to if you’re into dance, club, rock or any of the above. It is worth a listen to and remember, it is free. They do not want your money. They want you to listen. And if you hate it, which you will not, just throw it in the recycle bin.

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Who’s Hot? Musical icon Paul McCartney will finally get his name engraved on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is surprising that this star has not been awarded a golden star ages ago, but hey, better late than never.

Top 5 Movies

1. The Grey (R) 2. Underworld Awakening (R) 3. One for the Money (PG-13) 4. Red Tails (PG-13) 5. Man on a Ledge (PG-13)

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Who’s Not! Former New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood was cut on Super Bowl eve. Though the good sport wished the team a big win, Underwood would have collected earnings based on the winnings and would have still been awarded a ring if the New England Patriots would have won the Super Bowl.

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