SHIP LIFE
March 3, 2020
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Your March Horoscopes Chaela Williams
Asst. Ship Life Editor
Looking for guidance in your life? Here are your horoscopes for March. Let us know if we got it right on social media @shipUSlate .
Aries
The person you are thinking about is not who they seem. It might be hard, but it is time to stop fantasizing about an unattainable crush and focus on loving yourself. Create new goals and study with friends to make yourself busy.
Taurus
Be careful of fake friends this month! They will mask themselves as your biggest supporters only to block your blessings. Keep a close eye on those who doubt and ridicule you.
Gemini
You have not been seeing eye-to-eye with others. Make sure to calm down and re-think the situation you are in. You do not need resentment and jealousy affecting your mood this month.
Cancer
Avoid drama this month. While there might be some truth to the gossip, the story might be spiraling out of control. Feelings will get hurt, including yours, if you do not steer clear from the mess. Photos by Jonathan Bergmueller/The Slate
Breann Sheckells (left) and Michaela Vallonio plan upcoming events to promote The Slate. “Michaela and I have a good dynamic. We are both in PRSSA and AMA,” Sheckells said. “We’re usually on the same page.”
Slaters of the Month: Breann Sheckells and Michaela Vallonio Jonathan Bergmueller Editor-in-Chief
Breann Sheckells and Michaela Vallonio are the Slaters of the Month for February. This month’s Slaters of the Month were both born Aug. 9, 1998. They major in communication/journalism and have an emphasis in public relations. They also minor in business and perform behind-the-scenes public relations for The Slate. As The Slate’s public relations dream team, Sheckells and Vallonio will share the award this month.
Breann Sheckells is The Slate’s public relations director.
For the past few years, Sheckells and Vallonio worked behind the scenes to provide The Slate with promotional content. From fliers, open houses and scheduling posts on The Slate’s social media, the two tagteamed public relations to make the organization look
good. “[The Slate gave me] the opportunity to create promotional ideas, promoting events, meeting other people and telling them what I do,” Vallonio said. The two met as friends down the hall in the Seavers Hall on-campus before they joined The Slate. Back then, Sheckells had an emphasis in electronic media. She joined The Slate as the assistant web director in 2016. She later signed on as public relations director when the previous director graduated. Around the same time, she changed her major emphasis to public relations. Vallonio joined The Slate her sophomore year as Sheckells’ assistant. While her title reads “assistant public relations director,” Vallonio and Sheckells agree it is an equal power dynamic. They split the workload and delegate tasks between themselves. “Michaela and I have a good dynamic. We are both in PRSSA and AMA,” Sheckells said. “We’re usually on the same page.” In addition to working at The Slate, both Sheckells and Vallonio are a part of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the American Marketing Association (AMA). Sheckells also performs with SU’s
In-Motion Dance Troupe, and has been the group historian since her sophomore year. They both have internships to give them real-world experience. Sheckells interned at Forrester Farm Equipment and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. She previously interned at Tierney Communications and D&H Distributing. Vallonio is interning at SU Magazine and Fischtank PR + Marketing. Sheckells’ favorite part of public relations is reputation building and brand management and wants to pursue a career in public relations in the future. Vallonio loves meeting people and telling them about the work she and Breann do for The Slate. Vallonio’s dream job is working at WebFX or Bravo, but she is also interested in nonprofit organizations. Sheckells said The Slate allowed her to gain skills related to her public relations field. Public Relations meetings at The Slate helped her plan out agendas and prepare for the real world. Meanwhile, Sheckells used The Slate as an opportunity to prepare professional materials applying skills learned in her classes. “InDesign is my best friend,” Sheckells said. Vallonio said The Slate gave her an opportunity to
combine and practice skills from print/online, electronic media and public relations in the communication/journalism department. One of the biggest changes Vallonio brought to The Slate is using Hootsuite, a program for scheduling social media
Leo
Do not be afraid of taking on a bigger role at work. Hesitating to accept a challenge will stall your progress. Trust your abilities and your intelligence. Your courage will inspire others at work and your boss will respect you.
Virgo
You are ready for a change this month. You will not be satisfied until you find a new activity or job that suits your personality. Your confidence will boost during this month, make sure to use it to your advantage.
Libra
Socializing and meeting new people is the key to success. This month your bubbly, flirty attitude will help you become a social butterfly. Be prepared to do a lot of talking and dating.
Scorpio
You are unsatisfied with your love life and this month it will not get any better. It is time to take a break from relationships and focus on other important things in life. It will be tough; but keep a positive attitude. You might attract someone new.
Sagittarius Michaela Vallonio’s dream job is working at WebFX or Bravo.
posts to promote The Slate. Before that, Vallonio needed to manually send posts at the specific time. Sheckells, who is the daughter of Scott and Janene Sheckells, has one sister, Colleen, who attends Savannah College of Art & Design. Vallonio, who is the daughter of Michael and Colleen Vallonio, has one sister, Madison, who is a freshman at SU. Meanwhile, her older brother Brandon graduated from Purdue University in winter 2019 and her youngest sibling, Jackson, is still in high school.
Pay attention to your dreams this month. Some of them might come true because luck is on your side. Also pay attention to the person who has been giving romantic signs. Who knows, they might be the one.
Capricorn
One of your closest friends is upsetting you and you cannot help but roll your eyes to everything they say. You need to have a heart-to-heart conversation with the person before it escalates.
Aquarius
You have been spending your time in the library studying and doing homework, maybe too much time. Academics are important but so is your mental health. Take some time to prioritize yourself and relax with friends.
Pisces
Not all opportunities will come to you but have no fear, wealth is coming your way very soon. Keep up the hard work and you will be rewarded.
Recipe of the Week: Vegan Taco Pasta Ingredients
Recipe and photo by Chaela Williams
16 ounces gluten-free pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup of halved grape tomatoes 1 bag of sweet minipeppers diced 1 jalapeno diced 1 packet taco seasoning 16 ounces vegan ground beef 1/2 cup vegan chunky salsa 1 cup water
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes, bell peppers and jalapeño to the pan and sauté for eight minutes until veggies softened. 3. Push the veggies to one side of the pan and add the vegan ground beef. Crumble with a wooden spoon and cook for an additional three minutes. Combine the veggies and beef and add taco seasoning. 4. Stir for four minutes then add salsa. Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss until coated evenly. 5. Serve with optional toppings of cilantro and lime wedges.
