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My dearest Slate readers, the Staples card in my wallet. We meet again, and for I have no regrets. I have the final time. I avoided loved and cherished every writing this letter as long minute with The Slate. as possible. Mostly because There have been lots of I knew I would start crying, laughs, angry vents and and I knew I would start even some tears over the crying because writing this years. We worked hard, but letter really meant my time we had so much fun doing with The Slate has finally it. At The Slate, you become come to an end. somewhat like a family, I feel as if someone hit and I am going to miss my the fast-forward button. family dearly. Four years ago I was a It is so hard to say goodwide-eyed freshman, curi- bye, but it is time to move ous and excited about what on and pass the torch on to my college years had in the next editor-in-chief. store for me. Now I am a seCara Shumaker, who will nior who wears sweatpants be taking over as editor-inthree days out of the week chief next year is one of my wondering where all those closest friends. She and I years went. have spent so many hours I honestly do not even working on The Slate, that know what to say to you, we should have beds set up readers. I cannot even be- under our desks. I could gin to think about how to not have asked for a betdescribe how much The ter sidekick. She made me Slate means to me. The a better leader. She will experience I have had in make an astounding editorThe Slate office is some- in-chief, and I think we will thing that I will never for- be dumbfounded by what get. It made my college she has in store. No one experience. I know who I deserves the position as edam, what I want to do, and itor-in-chief more than she. much of that is because of I have to thank Dr. MiThe Slate. chael Drager, adviser to For a long time, I think I The Slate, for everything he will probably feel like some- has done over the years. He thing is missing. I will not is the heart and soul of our hear that ringtone for The newspaper, and without Slate email on my phone him, we would be lost. He anymore, I will not have is my mentor, and I have that key on my keychain or learned so much from him,
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Managing Editor Cara Shumaker sends Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Wehking packing. Dear Slate Readers, three-part web series “A thrilled to be replacing her Broken Crutch.” next year, I will certainly I cannot believe another Sadly, though, many of miss her leadership and I year has gone by. I feel as our staff members will be have learned a great deal though the semester just leaving us in just about two from her. She has left me started, but here we are weeks because of gradua- large shoes to fill and I hope with it ending. tion. Among them is Sam the staff can help me fill This year has been great and editor-in-chief Chelsea them to the point of overfor The Slate. The staff has Wehking. Joining them are flowing. grown so much that nearly news editor Colleen Bauer, I absolutely cannot wait every position is filled by chief copy editor Lauren for the fall semester to get at least one person. I can- Miscavage, assistant copy here and to begin worknot express how happy I am editor Ashley Stoudnour, ing with Sarah Eyd, the with the editors, writers chief graphic designer Em- new managing editor (my and photographers for their ily MaCoy and assistant replacement). I have big fantastic work this year. web editor Theresa Helwig. dreams and big plans for Because of their hard Each of these staff mem- The Slate next year. work, we were honored bers has made major contriCongratulations to all the to win first place for best butions that have put The graduating seniors in the overall newspaper from the Slate on the level it is at Class of 2013. I wish you all American Scholastic Press now. I cannot thank them the best of luck in whatever Association for the second enough for all they have you pursue. year in a row. Along with done for the organization that award, our sports edi- and the publication. Sincerely, tor Sam Stewart received As I said above, Chelsea, Cara Shumaker an honorable mention from the current editor-in-chief, Managing Editor the Pennsylvania News- is graduating in about two media Association for his weeks and, although I am
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The idea of being in charge of an award-winning newspaper and managing such a talented staff is a little scary but I have learned from the best. Our current editor-in-chief Chelsea Wehking will be graduating in the upcoming weeks, but her impact on this paper and campus will never go away. She is a natural leader and handles any problem with class like a true pro. The “real world” and the field of journalism will be a better place with her in it. Cara Shumaker will be tak-
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Masudul Biswas won the 2013 Distinguished New Faculty Member Award at the 24th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning for innovative teaching. “I was nominated for the a university in his home Ana Guenther award by the provost’s of- country. Opinion Editor fice, and by CFEST campus He received his two year support,” Biswas said. master’s degree from Ohio The Center for Faculty State University in interThere are numerous educators at Shippensburg Excellence in Scholarship national affairs commuUniversity who have been and Teaching (CFEST) at nication and development recognized for their excel- SU supports the ongoing and received his Ph.D. from professional development Louisiana State University lence in teaching. A recent addition to the of the SU faculty as educa- in media and public affairs. Biswas has only been a faculty of the communica- tors. Techniques of motivat- faculty member at SU for tion/journalism department has been recognized for his ing millennial students two years. “The award is designed teaching, research and ser- was one of the criterion of this award. Biswas shares to go to educators who work vice. Masudul Biswas, an as- professional work of former for mainly four-year instisistant professor of commu- students who utilize the tutions or community colleges. The award goes to nication/journalism, won skills learned in his class. “I had a previous student professors at schools where the 2013 Distinguished New Faculty Member in a design class I taught the main focus is teaching,” Award at the 24th Interna- who is now thriving after Biswas said. Biswas’ dedication to tional Conference on Col- she was given the opportulege Teaching and Learn- nity to design and maintain research and innovative the web pages for Texas methods of teaching have ing. certainly paid off in the This award is designed Senate,” Biswas said. Biswas also highlighted long run. to highlight new educators “I am very honored and who are using innovative his approach to having stuand instructive techniques dents understand the im- motivated,” Biswas said. “I to motivate students in a portance of social media, am still learning to be an efand how to understand the fective teacher and I learn creative way. Biswas was nominated impact and usefulness it from my experiences in the classroom each semester, for the award in November serves. Originally from Bangla- and apply that to grow as of this past year after demonstrating his hard work desh, Biswas received his an educator.” undergraduate degree from and contributions to SU.
At a Shippensburg University home baseball game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 2, a fly ball flew right out of the field and into the windshield of a student’s car that was parked in commuter Lot 6. Marquita Johnson arrived at her car later that day to find her windshield badly shattered by a baseball. After talking to the sports director at the game and campus police, a report was filed and Johnson’s case was dismissed. Photo by Emily Goodman After sending in a letter from her insurance SU commuter student Marquita Johnson’s windshield company stating they was broken while parked in a designated lot. would not pay for the damages along with a bill for the repairs, the state notified Johnson she would not be reimbursed.
“I personally feel like I was being dismissed like I didn’t matter, to be honest.”
When students sign for a parking decal it states that the university is not liable for any damages caused in parking lots. “If the parking lot is full, if that’s the only place you have to park, then what am I supposed to do? If I park anywhere else I’m going to get a ticket,” Johnson said. Being a senior at SU who is graduating next month, Johnson is struggling with finances for an accident that was not her fault. After being told she would be able to pick up her police report, Johnson was later denied access to it. Campus police were dismissive of her case or uninformed about policies or procedures.
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Johnson hopes the university will pay for the damages because she cannot afford the $300 repair bill. “I personally feel like I was being dismissed like I didn’t matter, to be honest,” Johnson said. “I felt like I didn’t matter, and my financial issues didn’t matter. They didn’t care that I’m a senior graduating. If they felt that $300 coming out of my pocket to pay for a windshield where I did absolutely nothing wrong is ok, it really makes you
feel like you didn’t mean anything,” Johnson said. Johnson plans to write a letter to the president of the university in the hopes that she can be reimbursed for the accident. With the university denying any responsibility, she hopes that the property damage policies on campus will change for her, current and future students.
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Sept. 11. Aurora. Newtown. Boston Marathon. All of these terms will be stuck in the heads of many Americans for the rest of their lives. They have been the settings of some of the most horrific terroristic crimes in the past 12 years. With all of these acts of terror happening much more frequently, America is now forced to question the safety and security of its own citizens. No one can simply go out to see the hottest blockbuster of the summer, go to Photo courtesy of AP school or enjoy a marathon anymore without having With the evolution of technology, there are cameras at almost any major event. the feeling that at any moplace people turned were ficials find the two men re- ment, something could go Molly Hess their TVs, but in recent sponsible for the bombings. wrong. Staff Writer months it has been through The vast number of atTwitter and Facebook. So- tendees at the Boston Mar“We’re always Social media are not cial media are now, more athon meant eyewitnesses just about posting status than ever, the place where were at every street corner trying to update updates on Facebook, cap- people stay connected to taking thousands of picour methods or tures and videos at almost turing pictures of food on news and current events. Shortly after the bomb- every location along the technology. We’re Instagram or retweeting your friends on Twitter ings, Boston began experi- marathon route. always trying to move encing an overload of users Boston police urged peoanymore. The recent events in on cellular networks like ple to send in whatever in- forward and increase the safety.” Boston proved that social Sprint, AT&T and Verizon formation they had, even if media have become an im- and signal service was tem- it seemed insignificant, in portant way to communi- porarily shut down because hopes that it could be used cate throughout the world, of the influx of people call- as evidence. Even though social media because it gives users ac- ing and texting. With all of these recent Without adequate cell served as a helpful commu- terroristic acts, especially cess to information quickly in the palm of their hands, service available, users nication tool, the issue of the most recent Boston especially in times of crisis. turned to Twitter and Face- ethics has also come into Marathon bombing on April On April 15, Boston ex- book over Wi-Fi as a means question regarding images 15, security is skyrocketing perienced a terror attack to communicate, receive in- and the accuracy of infor- in airports, tourist attracduring the Boston Mara- formation and locate their mation. tions in Washington, D.C., Graphic images were tak- and at sporting events. thon when two homemade loved ones. Google even launched en and posted online, which pressure cooker bombs Even after the Newtown, were placed by the finish its Google Person Finder some critics deemed insen- Conn., massacre last Deline that killed three and tool specifically for Boston sitive to display to the gen- cember, people are still injured hundreds of others. to help locate victims. A eral public. Misinformation heatedly debating the use Information about the Google Doc was even cre- was also posted by major of guns in public schools. blasts spread more quickly ated which served as a news outlets such as CNN No place on Earth is on social media than on message board where us- and the Associated Press, without crime, but now some major news networks ers could post their home who originally reported with a string of bombings because the “journalists” address if marathon run- that the suspects had been and shootings within less covering the crisis were ners needed a place to stay, taken into custody, which than a year of each other, was not true. regular people equipped shower or a hot meal. the time may have come to Not only was social meJournalists were given say, “Enough is enough.” with smartphones, which they used to document the dia used as a means of com- a tough situation in which When a Shippensburg munication, but also as a they had to sort through University student hears disaster. In the past when serious tool that would eventually inaccurate information in about this string of attacks, events would occur, the first help law enforcement of- order to seek the truth. he or she rightfully thinks
of his or her own safety on campus. Overall, students seem to be pleased with safety on campus. “I think they do a pretty good job. They do a good job with emailing and texting emergencies,” counseling grad student Natalie Liston said.
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SU police ask students to help to keep campus a safe place for everyone. “I think the campus is pretty safe. I’ve never felt unsafe. In any of the buildings there are always procedures for emergencies, and that just makes it better.” communication/journalism senior Samantha Stambaugh said. “Basically, I think it’s entirely safe; I’ve never felt unsafe at all,” said Senior psychology major Ben Martin. University Chief of Police Cytha D. Grissom also feels confident about the campus’ safety. “We work very hard to make this the safest living and learning environment possible. And I know we do a good job of that. We have a lot of things in place for students’ safety, faculty and staff safety, so I do consider this a very safe place to live and learn and work,” Grissom said. However, Grissom, like anyone else, believes that there is always room for improvement. “We’re always trying to update our methods or
technology. We’re always trying to move forward and increase the safety. I definitely think that if the need arises, we can heighten security,” Grissom said. “We have a lot of things that we’ve been trained to do, that we’ve written and we’ve studied our protocols and practices and things that we would be responding appropriately, should something happen.” But the safety and security of SU’s campus should not just be limited to the responsibilities of the police department. Grissom pointed out several ways that students themselves could heighten safety and security on campus. “I think one of the biggest things that students could do is be aware of your surroundings,” she said. “Don’t walk around with your cell phone plastered to your ear or texting. Look around you. What’s going on? Who’s around you? What are the circumstances? What’s the environment? Just being aware is a major component of being responsible for your safety.” One of the biggest problem areas as far as safety and security go for Grissom lies in the residence halls. “Don’t just swipe the doors, stand there and let everyone come in behind you, because there are people who don’t belong in that residence hall. If your card is programmed to get you in, that’s fine; it should get you in, but it shouldn’t get anybody else in,” she said. “We can have the best safety system in the world, and we cannot program things like that,” Grissom said. “It can be defeated just by a student standing there with the door open. The system is only as good as the student allows it to be.”
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Police Logs UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, April 20, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the university police were called to the fourth floor of Naugle Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated male student. Officers arrived and located the male in question lying on the restroom floor vomiting. The male was found to be highly intoxicated. The male was identified as Richard T. Antinucci, age 19, of Mowrey Hall. Antinucci showed obvious signs of intoxication, and admitted to consuming alcohol. Due to Antinucci’s condition and state of intoxication, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and he was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Antinucci was cited for underage drinking in connection with the incident. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, April 20, at approximately 1:31 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the Reed Operations Center when he observed a female being carried through the parking lot by several individuals. The female appeared to be unconscious at the time. The officer stopped the group to check on the female’s welfare and found that she was very highly intoxicated. The female was identified as Darnicha Senat, age 19, of Mowrey Hall. Senat could not stand on her own, and passed out while the officers were speaking with her. Due to Senat’s condition an ambulance was dispatched and she was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Senat was later cited for underage drinking in connection with the incident. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, April 21, at approximately 2:15 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol on Adams Drive in the area of Dauphin Drive when they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the area of the Rails to Trails. The officer drove to the area of the Spiritual Center where the officer could see down the trail and at that time observed three or four individuals in the area where the odor of marijuana had been smelled. As another officer approached from the opposite direction one of the males in the group attempted to flee the area on foot. He was apprehended and taken into custody. A search of the individuals and the area did not locate any marijuana or other contraband. All four individuals were found to have been consuming alcohol, and all were under the age of 21. As a result of the incident Cody Sensenig of President’s Hall, Abigail Hummel of Naugle Hall, Hunter Stoltzfus of New Holland and Michael Hawthorne of New Holland were all cited for underage drinking. THEFT On Monday, April 22, at approximately 4:41 p.m., Zachary Metz of President’s Hall came to the university police to report that his bicycle had been stolen. Metz reported that he had placed his light blue SE Racing BMX bike in one of the bike racks along Cumberland Drive near the Reisner Dining Hall on Saturday, April 20, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Metz reported that he had secured the bike to the rack with a lock and left the area. On Monday April 22, at approximately 4 p.m. Metz walked past the rack and discovered that the bike was missing. The lock that he had used to secure the bike was still on the rack. Metz said the missing bike is valued at approximately $200. The investigation is continuing. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, April 27, at approximately 2:58 a.m., the university police were dispatched to a room on the fourth floor of Mowrey Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated male student who was vomiting. Officers arrived and identified the male in question as Nathan Alan Parr, age 19, of Mowrey Hall. Parr showed obvious signs of intoxication and continued to vomit while the officers were there. Due to Parr’s level of intoxication and his overall condition, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and he was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Parr was cited for underage drinking in connection with the incident.
Financial Aid FAQs Budgets
This is part of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211. In last week’s Financial Aid column, we mentioned that budgets and aid will be adjusted based on the credit hours you are scheduled to take. When you are initially awarded aid, it will be based on the assumption that you will be full time. But if your schedule changes, so will your bill and your eligibility for aid. Your final aid for the term will be based on your total credits at the end of the drop/add period for the term, when we “freeze” your credits. Although 2013-2014 costs and budgets have not been set yet, there are estimated budgets on www.ship.edu/finaid. There are two examples of how budgets differ for less than full time enrollment for one term. The first is for an off campus, undergraduate student who is a Pennsylvania resident. The second is for an off-campus, graduate student who is a Pennsylvania resident. Graduate students are slightly different as they are considered full time with 9 or more credits, half time with 6-8 credits, and less than half time with 5 or fewer credits. (There is no three-quarter time status for a graduate student.) Again, costs are for one term. *You may be asking why students who are less than half time are not eligible for room and board. This has to be do federal financial aid rules on what budget components can be included for students who are less than half time. In some instances, a room and board allowance can be included. Federal aid for students who are less than half time is very limited, and you would want to consult with a Financial Aid Counselor if you were planning on attending less than half time. All students will have pro-rated budgets if they are less than full time. That includes both in-state and out-of-state students, undergraduate and graduate students, and students who are living on campus, off campus or commuting.
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Asst. Opinion Editor I recently read an article online that was about technology. Where is technology going? Look how the tech industry has grown. Gadgets that we have today. These were all topics that the article covered, and it got me thinking that we really have come a long way in a moderately short amount of time. The advent of Apple has been huge. It is the most watched technology company in the world, and it continues to crank out a new gadget every couple of months. People love how sleak and high tech its products look. Apple has given us hand held computers that run our lives.
It is really amazing to see how society has changed in the past 10 years. I remember physically calling my friends, not texting, when I was little and asking them to play. Before that I remember knocking on doors for all of my friends and asking their parents if they could play. Can you imagine going around campus and knocking on doors for our friends nowadays? I am picturing everyone running around on the weekend on their scooters or bicycles ringing doorbells with hopes to end boredom. Every adult out there who grew up in the ‘80s or before then are rolling their eyes at me right now but, that is what I grew up with. My roommates and I will text each other in a group text while we are all home but just in different rooms. I know that is sad and lazy but I am sure we are not the only ones. Technology has made our lives so much easier. We have become so dependent on it and it makes me wonder how it could get any more advanced. Google is making glasses that are going to allow all of us to seem bionic. If these bad boys pan out, then Google will have created glasses that can take pictures, let us read messages, send messages, etc.
That is something that is crazy to think about. Where once people would wonder where we would be with technology in the next 10 or 20 years, we can now almost wonder what the next iPhone will have in a year. A computer is so much more than an entertainment device today. It could be used as a weapon. Hackers are gaining the ability to control people’s lives through their laptops. You can hide information about yourself in all the tedious and well placed files you want, but that does not mean that someone could not find them. What if one day we arrive at the point where we do not even have to leave our houses to get what we want? What if it gets to the point that in order to really be a part of society we need to be fully equipped with an array of technological devices. Actually, we are sort of there. Is it not strange to others when you meet someone who does not have a cell phone? Although technology is amazing and it has given us more than we could ever ask for, maybe we should ask ourselves how much more we really need?
This is my confession Cassandra Clarhaut Staff Writer
The media cover bullying all the time. Kids face the issue every day, and we as adults see bullying as a part of our past that needs changing. Yet every day I watch as college students feed the monster and encourage these behaviors. Deeper than traditional mocking kids in hallways or on campus, and possible because of our heavy reliance upon social media, comes a new way to bully — Ship Confessions online. The Twitter account @ ShipConfessions allows Shippensburg’s Twitter users to “click on link to submit confessions anonymously,” according to its bio. Students share anything and everything, from hookups to breakups, public drama to inside jokes; classes, secrets and all else in between. On the surface, Ship Confessions seems like a great idea. One person shared "I really hope those guys find that dog that ran away on Richard tonight." Harmless, and almost pointless — maybe a dog didn’t really run away and the tweet refers to a person. Regardless, people are permitted to candidly share whatever is on their mind
with no attachment to the statement and that is where the problem lies. I could tweet “That Slate writer Cassandra is handsdown the HOTTEST girl on campus.” Maybe readers would think I tweeted it myself, maybe not. What if I didn’t tweet it and someone else did? Still, the worst tweets
“They say everyone feels big and bad behind a computer screen, and Ship Confessions is a prime example.”
are too raunchy to share here. They use names, relay private information, and “call out” students for embarrassing moments. There are no ties to the tweet, and a hurtful person can say what they want without consequence. It is hard not to think of the submitters as weak, and bullies. They say everyone feels big and bad behind a computer screen, and Ship Confessions is a prime example. A U.S. News Health article reported a study involving college students, and “nearly 22 percent reported
being cyberbullied” (http:// health.usnews.com). I think the other 78 percent were the bullies. We are in college, being educated so that we can “fix” the world’s problems. Why then are we creating more for ourselves? These anonymous tweeters are ruining reputations of not only individual students but the entire student body. Shippensburg’s name is on the account, a weight we all must represent when mean, incorrect or controversial information is shared with the network’s 554,750,000 current registered users. The bio reads “The opinions on this page do not express the views of the owner or shippensburg university [sic.]” But it does reflect the student’s views (and poor grammar, don’t you think)? I tried to get in touch with the account owner, but on Twitter you can only message accounts at follow you. I am not being followed by Ship Confessions, nor will I follow its account. I do not think it is meant to entertain. I think that it could really hurt someone. Why even follow it? We are only adding fuel to the fire by doing so. Why do we need to mean to each other?
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Asst. Sports Editor You know what grinds my gears? The Slate. Now I know most of you know how my articles work, and how my “grinds my gears” have always been about something I hate, well this time it is not. It grinds my gears that I will never be a part of The Slate ever again. It grinds my gears that I will never write another article and see it in the paper on Tuesday. It grinds my gears that this is the final “grinds my
gears” I will ever write in my collegiate career. I will miss what I used to do for this amazing organization and what this organization did for me. Above all else, I will miss the friends that I have made. I remember the first general interest meeting that I went to and how scared I was to meet everyone. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I wanted to be involved. The Slate offered me so many areas that I could write for and I took full advantage of the friendly dispositions that filled Orondorf Theater that night. I was so excited to get started and now here I am ending it with this last article. I was so lucky to start out with Cara Shumaker as my first friend there and all that she did. You will do an amazing job as editor-in-chief. I will never forget the special group of people that I met through the Slate. From Katrina, Kevin and Simon to all those people now that I call friends, it has been a pleasure.
I will miss the long nights with Sam Stewart and watching him go on to create such an amazing sports section, of which that the Slate is so proud of. Good luck to you and everything you do and I hope to see you with ESPN one day. Chelsea Wehking, without you making me feel so welcome and so at home I would never have been able to open up to everyone. I will miss pranking you, but mostly just your intense leadership that you put forth every week. Colleen Bauer, you have always been the nicest person in that office to me, and I am so glad that just by luck I will get to know you more in the future. You have been such a great friend. Lauren Miscavage, you have edited all my outrageous and foul articles and have been so great to me. I will always cherish the friendship we made. Samm Noviello, I will miss all of our amazing talks and laughs. Inappropriate conversations or not you put up with
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my “that’s what she said” jokes for so long and I know that you are such a talented writer. You will go on to do some great things in life. I hope to hear from my sis in the future. Best opinion editor ever, and as always my opinion is the one that matters. Above all else, I will miss Dr. Drager. I will miss his blunt and
dry sense of humor. No one brought me down a few pegs like you and I thank you for all the words of wisdom that you gave me along the way that I can use in life. I will always be so grateful for the chance to have you as not just an adviser, but as a friend. There are so many that will be coming back that I will miss too like Ana, Par-
is, Billy and Ryan. I am so thankful to have met you all and to have been a part of the Slate at the same time that you all were there. Fate brought us together at the same time, but the memories we shared will last forever with me. It grinds my gears that this is the end, and I will miss you all.
When plan A fails, there is always Plan B EMILY LEWIS GUEST WRITER
It seems as if old news at Shippensburg is becoming new news once again. SU has made its appearance in Cosmopolitan magazine regarding the sale of emergency contraceptive Plan B in a vending machine in Etter Health Center. The contraceptive has been in Etter for more than years as the result of the request from students who took a survey about the services provided at the health center. According Peter to Gi-
gliotti, Executive Director for University Communications & Marketing, the pills had been placed in Etter solely due to the desire from students. He does not know why this is just now becoming big news to the world outside our campus. It was nice to see Cosmo be on the positive side of the vending machine drama, as opposed to basically every media outlet that covered the story when it first broke out across the country. Frankly, I do not know why it is becoming a big deal to anyone, on or off campus, now. I can remember first hearing about Plan B being
available during my freshman year. I did not even believe it until I saw it my sophomore year. I was in Etter with a friend who was receiving asthma treatment and I wandered down the hall. Tucked into a room on the end sat the infamous vending machine. After that day, I can honestly say that I had not heard another word about the machine containing Plan B until Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, when all of a sudden, and seemingly out of the blue, the now notorious vending machine and its contents were plastered all over the web.
So why is it a big deal that here at SU, we have a vending machine that sells emergency contraception? The dispenser has been here a few years. Plan B has been approved for use in the U.S. since 1982. A story on CNN’s website, “Vending machine dispenses emergency contraception,” stated that a survey done by the American College Health Association found that out of 174 schools across the country, 83 percent of these schools have emergency contraception available for students. Why is SU the only school known for it? Condoms are sold in the CeDdia Union Building, so
why is there not an uproar about that? Plan B stops ovulation or fertilization of an egg (if used immediately or in the 72 hour time frame) according to WebMd.com. Plan B does not terminate an existing pregnancy. For clarification, the actual abortion pill is RU-468. I think that the sale of Plan B here at SU is in the best interest of the students. Plan B gives women a chance to potentially avoid a mistake that could affect them forever. The price is affordable for college students, especially in retrospect of the price of raising a child.
To me, the only difference between condoms and Plan B is the simple fact that Plan B does not protect you from STDs. We see condoms sold in machines all over the place, so why is it frowned upon that Plan B is sold in a secluded area of our campus health center? Things happen and we have to learn how to handle situations. In the event that a woman feels her measures of contraceptive have failed, so her decision on what to do are up to her, not everyone else. Like the commercial says, this is plan B.
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Share and spread the love Joseph Brubaker Guest Writer
This January, I joined a group on campus called Pay It Forward (PIF). I joined for various reasons, but one, as lame as it sounds, was because I needed something to do. Members of the group are encouraged to do good deeds around town or on campus, with the point of encouraging the one receiving the act of kindness to “Pay it Forward” and do a good deed to help someone else. As their blog states: “Pay It Forward is a movement that seeks to encourage the Shippensburg community [and beyond] to make acts of kindness an active part of daily life.” As I went to regular meetings, and actually went out and did acts of kindness, I could feel a shift in perspective. I was always a person who advocated for selfsufficiency and “the bootstraps theory,” but the more I helped others, and encouraged them to do the same, the more it became a lifestyle than just “something to do.” I had not set out to really change the world, but I can see that extending a helping hand, or just randomly paying for a strangers Starbucks drink or a meal can start a trend of joy and community. Volunteering is another way that I was able to give
back to the community that I have been part of for the last eight years. One of those places was the Shippensburg Produce and Outreach (SPO). When I started to consistently do random acts of kindness, it became less random, I began to notice need around me, I wanted to passionately help others, then I shifted my perspective about making it a lifestyle, rather than something random. I actively sought out opportunities to begin daily life with the aspiration to help others: Bagging groceries for those in need, encouraging others to environmental conscientiousness, cleaning up around town, and picking that random stranger to assist in whatever need was visible. Soon summer will be starting, and many here will be returning to home or staying here in Shippensburg. Most students have jobs, but some people get really bored or feel they cannot find anything to do. I would suggest trying the PIF lifestyle and proactive acts of kindness. First find a copy of the movie “Pay It Forward” and watch it to gain a further understanding of this movement. Then, find a place in your hometown to volunteer, once or twice a week. Write inspirational messages and hand them out at work, or place encouraging posters on the post of-
fice bulletin board. Clean up the weeds in the tree wells or gardens near your residence. Just do something that will make your area of the world a better community. Do not complain that you have nothing to do, or that you work too hard, just figure out a way to improve your home and go out and do it. You will not only enrich our community, but you yourself will experience change in attitude and enhance your life. If you do not feel like doing it alone, invite friends and colleagues, form a group at work that reaches out to develop a better community, create an initiative that encourages others to do the same, and have a blessed experience. If you are in Shippensburg, consider helping the SPO group on Tuesday afternoons (you can look up more info here: http:// shipout.org/ or on Facebook). So do not worry about being bored this summer. Go out and make this world a better place; it may just make a change in perspective for you. When you come back, I encourage you to join up with the members of Pay It Forward Ship U. Make a difference in your university community. By helping others you can help yourself. A simple act of kindness is all it takes.
Trevor McKenney
I think some people are too scared, or something. I guess it’s hard for people who are so used to things the way they are — even if they’re bad — to change. ‘Cause they kind of give up. And when they do, everybody kind of loses.
— From “Pay It Forward”
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Activities Program Board hosts third annual RaiderFest
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Shippensburg students got the chance to forget all about the stresses of finals week approaching, lastminute presentations, proj-
ects and papers on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the commuter lot next to Mowrey Hall at SU’s third annual RaiderFest. The Activities Program Board has worked hard to put the event together for students to enjoy and to
just eliminate recurring thoughts of their upcoming academic agendas before summer and for seniors, before graduation approaches. Games such as “Bank Shot,” “Crazy Hat,” “Hoop Shot,” “Horse Shoe,” “Over Under,” “Ring Toss,” “Skee
Roll,” “Tip-a-Troll,” and more were available to students to play, and if the student won the game, he or she had the chance to make a wax hand, photo mug, street sign, participate in the air graffiti wall or make an airbrush pillow case. More action-packed ac-
tivities like zip lining, a dunk tank, extreme laser tag, rock climbing and more were also provided to students throughout the day. Students were also given free cotton candy and popcorn as a special treat. Big Red, the SU mascot and Spider-Man were also
walking around and taking photos with students. The weather was perfect for the event, as the temperature was in the ’70s and not too humid. The day was a great stress-reliever, which is why it is always a success each year. Photos by Lauren Miscavage
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Jiu-Jitsu Club hooks students on martial arts
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Practices for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club are held five times a week in Ship Recreation. Practices last for about an hour and a half.
Victoria Perouty Guest Writer
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club is new to the scene at Shippensburg University. Specializing in grappling techniques, the martial art promotes the concept that a smaller and weaker person can defend himself or herself against a larger and stronger attacker through use of leverage and technique including chokes and joint-locks. Randy Myers, a sophomore who serves as the club’s current president, has been practicing jiu-jitsu for two years and grappling since high school, started the club in February 2012. “I want to teach for a liv-
ing and felt that the club was a good way to get experience. It can help you learn self-defense and is a good way to make friends,” Myers said. The Jiu-Jitsu Club was also started due to interest in the sport, and there was not a club offering it at the time. “I personally joined the club because I wrestled in high school and the school did not offer anything similar besides wrestling,” said David Iacovino, a current sophomore and upcoming president of the club. The club tries to compete in at least one tournament a semester and recently attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Crimson Combat Tournament. “As a team we earned four first places, two sec-
ond places, and two third places,” Myers said, “Cumulatively we were the top school.” Practices are held five times a week in ShipRec and last roughly an hour and a half. Walk-ins and new faces are always welcome. “I just joined the club but I am not treated differently. They explain things and are nice about having new people join the club,” Laura O’Donnell, a sophomore and new member of the club said. Students interested in joining for the fall semester of 2013 can check out the club’s Facebook group, Shippensburg Jiu Jitsu/ MMA Club, or can send an email to di6117@ship.edu.
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Kristin Pappas Maura Hanson Guest Writers
One fashion trend that has been seen all over campus and in the most popular clothing stores is the denim button-up shirt. These denim blouses are perfect for almost any season of the year and are so easy to accessorize. Another trend that is spotted on campus recently is the mix of prints with pastels and bold colors. College students find many different ways to wear denim button-ups regardless of the season. Photo courtesy of Cara Shumaker Laura Meyer, a senior at Shippensburg University, her freshman year at
Cara Shumaker started working at The Slate SU. She is now a junior and has been promoted to editor - in - chief.
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Cara Shumaker, current managing editor of The Slate, will be next year’s editor-in-chief, replacing current editor-in-chief Chelsea Wehking, who is graduating this May. Shumaker, a junior, has been involved with The Slate since the first semester of her freshman year at Shippensburg University. She started out as an assistant sports editor both semesters her freshman year, then became head sports editor fall of her sophomore year. At the end of the fall semester of her sophomore year, Shumaker was hired as The Slate’s managing editor. She had planned to apply for the position for her junior year, but since the managing editor at the time was graduating in December, The Slate would need someone to fill the spot. “I applied because I was like ‘Why not? I probably
won’t get it.’ I ended up being the only one who applied. I did it mostly as a long shot to see what would happen,” Shumaker said. A managing editor position for The Slate includes handling billing and advertising money, and helping to oversee the paper and its members alongside the editor-in-chief. The managing editor is more business-oriented than the editor-in-chief, according to Shumaker. When asked if there was anything she was nervous about with becoming the editor-in-chief, she said she is not nervous, but wants to make sure she helps The Slate keep its reputation. “I just want to keep the paper at the standard that it’s at or even increase it. I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” Shumaker said. Before Shumaker came to SU, she did not think it would be the school for her. After doing a “match your school” survey with her guidance counselor, SU came up in the results. She did not think she would want to attend SU partly because she thought
it was too much like her hometown of Windber, Pa. However, once she visited SU, her opinion took a complete turn. “I came to visit and was like ‘Yup. I’m going here.’ I saw the campus and just knew it was right,” Shumaker said. SU was actually the only college whose application she completely finished and submitted. In the spare time she does have outside of classes and The Slate, Shumaker said she likes to hang out with her fiance Josh and her roommates, watch movies and take pictures. She says her dream job after college would be to completely run a newspaper. “No matter where it is — whether it is in print, online, I just want to run one. And I will,” Shumaker said. Shumaker will take the position of editor-in-chief in fall 2013. Sarah Eyd, the current arts and entertainment editor, will take Shumaker’s spot as managing editor.
said, “I love my denim top because I can dress it up or down. It’s one of my most versatile pieces of clothing and it matches with almost anything in my closet.” The denim look started with jean jackets, and has been made into a lighter fashion for warmer seasons. Recently, the trend has been even more convenient with warm weather by introducing denim tank tops. Of course, studded collars are coming together with the denim look, to give your style a little twist. Another SU student, sophomore Cailey Aubrey, commented on her own fashion sense and what she thinks many campus students are wearing. “I think that prints are
definitely one of my favorite things about fashion because they can be on any article of clothing, whether it’s scarves, pants, shirts, shoes or headbands. They really make the outfit stand out and prints can be bold or soft, colorful or plain, and definitely good for mixing with other trends like pastels and accessories.” Prints are a fun trend that can be relaxed or used for business casual attire. Now with the weather heating up, students have more clothing options and can express their fashion sense in a more vibrant and exciting way. From prints to pastels, to studded collars, one of these trends are bound to be in every young student’s closets.
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Laura Meyer is a senior in the Class of 2013. She wears a denim top because it is versatile with every outfit.
Cailey Aubrey is a sophomore. She mixes and matches prints because it makes the outfit stand out.
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University Bible Fellowship follows Jesus at SU Samantha Ray Guest Writer
University Bible Fellowship (UBF) is an international Bible-based organization that has a chapter that meets on the Shippensburg University campus weekly. UBF was started in the 1960s on a college campus in Korea. Today, UBF has more than 70 chapters in the U.S. and many in multiple countries in South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The SU chapter of UBF was started in the 1980s. UBF exists to, “follow Jesus according to His world mission command and make disciples of all nations based on what scripture tells us,” according to Chris Sherrill. Sherrill is the UBF club president at SU. Sherrill also said, “We focus on campus evangelism all over the world, en-
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couraging students to meet Jesus personally and become disciples.” Daniel Lee an SU economics professor is the faculty adviser for UBF. Lee said in response to the group’s purpose, “Studying the Bible and following its teachings is the most important aspect of the UBF ministry. It’s our middle name.” The UBF at SU meets two times every week. On Sundays at 11 a.m. UBF meets in the Cora L. Grove Spiritual Center. Then a small group of UBF students meet on Wednesday s at 7p.m. in CUB Room 104. Sherrill said the meetings on Sunday mornings are “a traditional Christian worship service.” The Sunday worship services include praise music and hymns, prayer, scripture reading, a message, tithe/ offerings and a time for announcements. The weekly messages are based on whichever book of the Bible the group is studying that
semester. After every Sunday service the group eats lunch together. On Wednesday nights, a small group of UBF students meet in the CUB for a relaxed, Bible study-type meeting. These meetings begin with the group sing-
breaking into pairs to pray for the requests of the other group members. Each week the group does a character study on the life of a Biblical figure who is not very prominent. They look at the life of that character to see what les-
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The University Bible Fellowship meets two times every week: once on Sundays for worship and once on Wednesdays for a meeting. ing a worship song. The group then spends the majority of their time together doing a character study on a Biblical figure. They then end their meeting by sharing prayer requests and
sons they can learn from that character’s life. “The purpose of the character study is to discuss the lesser-known men and women of the Bible and see how God used them or im-
pacted their life,” Sherrill said. To conduct the character study, the group reads various verses from the Bible that are about different aspects of that characters life. After reading the Bible verses, the group discusses the character traits and life of that person. They also look at and discuss how that character’s weaknesses and strengths are similar to their own. On Saturday, April 27, the UBF had a dedication service for its new University Bible Fellowship House. The UBF bought the house, located at 6 Hot Point Avenue in Shippensburg to help expand its outreach. Group members turned the main floor of the house into a gathering space for meetings and Bible studies. The second floor of the house is to be available to house male UBF students. UBF is open to all students. The group is always looking for and excited to have more students join
them in their fellowship meetings. “Everyone is welcome to join and experience what the Bible has to offer,” Sherrill said. The SU chapter of UBF will hold its last Wednesday night meeting for the spring 2013 semester on May 1. The final meeting will begin at 7p.m. in CUB 104. Group members will be ending the semester with a pizza party and Bible-related games. Students are encouraged to come and see what UBF is all about, meet current members of the group and consider joining the group. UBF will continue to meet in the Spiritual Center on most Sundays after the semester ends. On Sundays that the university closes the Spiritual Center there will not be a Sunday morning service. Any students not going home for the summer are welcome to join the group for its Sunday morning worship services at 11a.m.
Student Spotlight: Student strives to work with people Theresa Helwig
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For many students, deciding a career path for their future poses a difficult challenge. Danielle Wagner, a 26-year-old Shippensburg University senior, is one non-traditional student who has gone through the process of selecting not one, but two completely different career paths. Only three years ago, Wagner was cleaning teeth and wearing scrubs. Today, she is completing an internship working with people as a social worker. Wagner’s career interests changed drastically in 2012 while taking a trip to New York City. According
to Wagner, she was walking down the sidewalk when an attempted car bomb detonated only 10 feet from her. If the car bomb had not failed to detonate successfully, the outcome of the bombing would have been much worse. As it was, Wagner was not injured during the incident. The event, according to her, made her reevaluate her life as it was. “It made me realize every day is a gift and I thought I could be doing more with my life. I spent the rest of the summer pondering my purpose in life,” Wagner said. In January of 2011, Wagner enrolled at Shippensburg University and began studying social work. She said through social work, she would really
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Wagner decided to reevaluate her life when an attempted car bomb almost killed her. She decided to enroll at SU to further her studies.
be able to help people. Returning to school as a non-traditional student posed some difficulties for Wagner. “It was challenging at first to get connected to everyone since most people already knew each other,” Wagner said. After taking more classes with the same group of people in her major, she soon found herself with a close-knit group of friends who shared her interest in social work. Wagner said she was very happy with the overall transition when enrolling at SU. She had previously received her dental assistant training at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and therefore had credits to transfer. “Ship worked closely
with HACC. It was a smooth transition and they didn’t miss anything,” Wagner said. Wagner, who will graduate in May 2013, already has hopes and plans for the future. She has been accepted into the social work graduate program. After she receives her master’s degree, Wagner hopes to work with policies and education prevention, known as macro social work. In the end, Wagner can be viewed as a role model for the many students who may not have decided yet what their future holds for them. Her story shows others that changes can be made at any point during their lives.
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Elizabeth Rieman Guest Writer
While most students spend their time partying, Elizabeth Rachlin devotes her time to helping others battle cancer. Rachlin, a junior at Shippensburg University, was involved in running this year’s second annual KupKakes for Kris 5K run. She is a communication/ journalism major at SU, with an emphasis in public relations, and she used her knowledge and experiences of event planning and PR to put together this year’s charity event. The event took place on Sunday, April 14 and helped raise more than $1,000 for Kukpakes for Kris, a charity that aids families financially with the costs of cancer treatments. Raising so much money was important to her, be-
cause it was a major improvement from last year. Through social media promotions, word of mouth and blog posts, Rachlin was able to get 30 runners for the event. The preparation for the 5K began five months ago and with the help of her committee team, she was able to get local companies involved with the charity. Rachlin and her group sent out more than 20 donation letters and soon companies like Sheetz, Planet Fitness, Select Diner and Volvo Construction were able to provide things like cupcakes, bottled water for the runners and gift cards for participants. On her love for giving back Rachlin said, “Charity is something that is really important to me. Working on an event for so long and seeing such a great outcome makes all the hard work worth it.” She is also involved with Public Relations Student
Society of America (PRSSA) and helps out with SU’s radio station WSYC-FM 88.7. She also participated in this year’s WSYC event “Up All Night”, in which she had an on- air time slot of 3 a.m. and gave away the prize of two tickets to see Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z to a lucky student. On the importance of staying active at Shippensburg University, Rachlin said, “I think it’s important, especially for our major to get involved with student media so you can get real experience.” Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and going to the beach frequently in the summer. She is also a huge running fanatic and played field hockey for 13 years. After she graduates from SU, Rachlin hopes to pursue a career as a traveling event planner.
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Elizabeth Rachlin helped raise more than $1,000 for Kupkakes for Kris, an organization that helps families financially with cancer treatments. Rachlin plans to be a traveling event planner in the future.
Recipe of the Week: Pizza Casserole Ingredients: 1/2 box of macaroni noodles 1 jar of tomato sauce (Ragu, Prego, etc.) 1 teaspoon of olive oil 2 bags of shredded cheese (any kind) 1 pack of pepperoni (optional) 1 and one half teaspoon of oregano Instructions: 1.) Bring a full pot of water and teaspoon of olive oil to a boil. 2.) Pour in noodles once the water is boiling. 3.) Boil noodles until soft and then drain. 4.) In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce, 1 bag of shredded cheese, half the pack of pepperonis, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and any other toppings you would like to add (sausage, peppers, onions, etc.). 5.) Pour noodles into the same bowl and mix contents. 6.) In a 9x13 pan, spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray and pour contents into the pan. 7.) Sprinkle the other pack of shredded cheese on top of contents in pan. 8.) Layer the other half of pepperonis to the top of pan and sprinkle one half teaspoon of oregano over casserole. 9.) Bake casserole in oven at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes (until cheese is bubbling). Photo courtesy of www.tastykitchen.com
Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes and enjoy.
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Act V’s ‘Family Dinner’ leaves audience in stitches Samantha Ray Guest Writer
The Memorial Auditorium was roaring with laughter Friday night at the premier of Cory Stevens’ play “Family Dinner.” The Shippensburg University students and general public that came out to see Stevens’ first play were not disappointed. The play began at 8 p.m. Friday night, and the audience began laughing as soon at the first actor walked on stage. The audience was only silent for a few brief moments throughout the play. “Family Dinner” was definitely a comedic hit. The audience watched intently as the Smith family gathered and tried to prepare to sit down and have a dinner together as a family. The comedy centers on the daughter, Sarah, played
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by SU’s Ali Jones, bringing her boyfriend Peter, played by Shaun Bellamy, to meet her family. Through out the play Peter is attempting to fit in and find approval from Sarah’s family to little avail. All of Stevens’ characters had a comedic feature to them. Sarah’s uncle Justin, played by Christopher Ericson, spent most of the play trying to find out if the Smith house was bugged, while wearing a hat made of tinfoil to prevent the aliens from interfering with his thinking. Alex Kramer, who played the role of Sarah’s uncle Rick kept the audience laughing, as he stumbled around the stage drunk from the beginning of the play. Grammy Smith, played by SU senior Nick Sentman, added a lot of slapstick comedy to the play. From step-
ping on her son John’s foot, played by Daniel Lindgren, with her cane to slowly and dramaticly walking across stage the audience was in constant laughter when Grammy Smith was on stage. “Since I am a senior, I’m glad I had the priviledge to end my college career with such an amazing cast and crew and I’m glad I could do it in drag,” Sentman said. Sarah’s brother John Jr., played by Michael Shipman, kept the comedy rolling with his constant smart remarks and bickering with Sarah. Every character in the play made the audience laugh over and over again. The audience was able to make a connection between one or more of the characters on stage to someone in their own family. Stevens’ play showed that even though no family is flawless, there is always
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Daniel Lindgrin and Christopher Ericson face off. comedy to be found within everday family events and problems. When the play ended around 9:30 p.m. Friday night the auditorium was filled with loud cheering and
applauding. Some members of the audience were even on their feet cheering as the Act V cast returned to stage for their curtain call. Stevens wrote the play and took on the role of di-
rector. Stevens’ first play “Family Dinner” was an outstanding success. The play was also performed Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m.
The Thought Lot rings with the sound of drums David Yearwood Staff Writer
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “drum circle?” You might think of hippies, but at The Thought Lot in Shippensburg, a drum circle is about much more than that. Every fourth Sunday of the month, Nancy Messich “The Drum Lady” holds a drum circle that is open to the community. The drum circle is held at The Thought Lot, a fine arts hub in Shippensburg located at 37 E. Garfield St. “Everybody can participate,” Messich said about the drum circles, “whether they’re special needs or have physical disabilities, everyone can have fun with drum circles.” The event, held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, was a small gathering of very different people all looking for a good way to communicate through music. “When you do get into a
groove, it’s like everyone is as, “a great way to be with in the same space,” Messich friends and to listen to musaid about the feel of the sic from all over the world. It’s just a lot of fun to play.” Messich also has a drum and percussion band called Island Fusion. Her band performs at many different events and plays all kinds of music, from Jimmy Buffet to the sweet sounds of Caribbean steel drum music. For more information about Messich’s band Island Fusion, visit www. nancyandjody.com. event. For more information I participated in a few about The Thought Lot and songs and I was surprised future events, visit The at how it felt to be part of Thought Lot’s Facebook the circle. Messich puts on page. Because of Memoa mix of music from all over rial Day weekend, the next the world to get the beat drum circle at The Thought started and slowly moves Lot will be held on Sunday, into having the music off June 23. Be sure to check out The until all you hear is the mesmerizing sound of the Thought Lot on Facebook at drums. www.facebook.com/TheTh“I think it’s good for chil- oughtLot and online at dren, for families, for adults, www.thethoughtlot.com for for teenagers. I think it’s updates on all of their up good for anybody.” Messich and coming events. also describes drum circles
“I think it’s good for anybody.”
Participants join in with drumming.
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Under The Streetlamp
America’s hottest new pop quartet, Under The Streetlamp, features the dreamy voices of Michael Cunio, Shonn Wiley, Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale Jones. The group specializes in doo-wop derived hits, along with old-time rock ‘n’ roll, Motown-era soul classics and exquisite harmonies. Under The Streetlamp, along with their seven-piece band, are poised to bring the repertoire of The American Radio Songbook of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s (and even some hits from the ’80s) to a whole new audience while simultaneously reminding the original fans why they fell in love with the music in the first place. Under the Streetlamp breathes fresh new life into the music and proves that great music is truly timeless.
Sara Evans Six years after her last studio album, Sara Evans is back with her recent release, “Stronger,” a landmark record filled with the kind of gutsy explorations on life and love that have made Evans one of the most compelling female vocalists of her generation. If people are surprised to hear that Evans is back, its because it did not seem as though she had ever gone away. She continued to tour and maintain close contact with her active fan base. She became an author and has already completed two novels — “The Sweet By and By” and “Softly and Tenderly.” She released a greatest hits collection that included four new tunes, and she is continually remained a favorite with country radio thanks to such hits as “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” “I Keep Looking” and “Perfect.” -All events courtesy of H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Photos courtesy of H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
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Antiques, Hammers, and Bluegrass BRENT SCHEIDEGGER Guest Writer
Antiques, bluegrass music and hardware supplies and services all have at least one thing in common: Beck and Benedict Hardware in Waynesboro. Beck and Benedict Hardware, located at 118 Walnut St., is owned and operated by the husband and wife team Richard and Della Boschert. The Boscherts purchased Beck and Benedict in 1984, and within two years they expanded the shop and began offering antiques. Just three years after that they added a small theater for live bluegrass music. The Boscherts eventually realized that the building was too small, so they moved to their current location in 2000. The business has gone through quite a few transformations over the years but it is still furnished with many of the original pieces from 1915. The hardware store also continues to offer very unique services as well. Richard Boschert does custom glass cutting in a
back room and the shop repairs guitars and toy train sets. The store operates under a motto that Richard calls, “buy by the each.” “If people want to come in and buy one nut and a washer, then I will sell them just one nut and a washer,” Richard Boschert said. “They don’t have to buy a whole box like at the big chain stores.” Every month the Boscherts will hire two bluegrass bands to play in their 200-seat auditorium. Tickets are $14 but children under 12 are free. The bands will each play twice, and refreshments are provided. During the concerts, the antique store is open for people to browse during intermissions. On good nights, the Boscherts say, they get upwards of 50 to 60 people and at least half of them will spend some time in the antique shop. Just in case you cannot make it to the monthly concerts, the Boscherts host what they call the “Old Tyme Jam” every Friday night. Musicians of every skill level are welcome to come and play. During this event, all three parts of the store are open, and the cov-
er charge is $4. Richard Boschert says people will come in to play, buy instruments and learn from other musicians, as well as to hear all the different music. He said that many times people who were there Friday will come back the next week and purchase something they saw in the antique shop or ask for a service they learned about while attending the jam. The Boscherts are both retired and admit that even though large crowds come to the store, running Beck and Benedict is more of a hobby than a money-making venture. Richard would like to see the business stay in the family, but he said he recognized that his sons all have their own full-time jobs and running the store just would not work out for them right now. But Richard is not worried as he says, “I’m not tired yet.” For more information including the stores hours and a full concert schedule, visit the company website at www.beck-benedicthardware.com or call at 717-762-4711.
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Brandi Fitch Staff Writer
It is always a huge risk to start a new series on television, especially when that series is based on the background of a famous fictional character. The outcome of its performance and ratings are unknown and can sometimes do the opposite of what the producers expected. However, this is not the case for the new series, “Bates Motel,” which recently premiered on A&E. Three million viewers tuned in during the premiere on A&E on March 18, skyrocketing the expectations for the series. The show follows the lives of psycho killer Norman Bates and his mother Norma before he branded a knife. After his father’s sudden and mysterious death, Nor-
man and his mother move into a worn-down motel in the small town of White Pine Bay, Ore. for a fresh start. Norma believes they can have fun running the motel together, until one small incident turns their dream home into a magnet for fear and chaos. Add the suspicious and secretive townspeople into the mix and A&E has a heart-racing drama on their hands. We have all come to know little Freddie Highmore, who brings Norman’s character to life in a charmingly frightening way. Highmore has played many youthful and innocent roles in movies, such as “Finding Neverland” and “August Rush.” Yet his most recognizable role is sweet Charlie Bucket from the new adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Who would have ever
thought that innocent little Charlie Bucket would grow up to play such an eerie role as Norman Bates? As creepy as his character may be, Highmore brings a loving personality to Norman, making it difficult not to adore him. Norman’s loving personality revolves around his mother, Norma, played by Vera Farmiga who has starred in “Safe House” and “Orphan.” Farmiga brings “motherly instincts” to a whole new level. Though her character and Norman are very close, she smothers him to the point that he is pressured to stick by her side no matter what the cost. “Bates Motel” never disappoints fans when it airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. on A&E. The suspense and drama grip viewers every week, leaving them counting down the days until the
‘42’ movie review
David Yearwood Staff Writer
Inspirational sports films are a staple of the modern cinema. Often they are filed with humor or spotlight the hard tough roads of the underdog. That long storied tradition of great sports films continues this year with the release of “42.” Jackie Robinson might be the most inspirational story in not just sports but also in the history of the U.S. The story of the first AfricanAmerican major league baseball player is captured so well in director Brian Helgeland’s new film. The film focuses on Robinson’s rise to fame through his minor league career
with the Montreal Royals and his first few seasons in the major leagues with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Chadwick Boseman, who played Robinson, was fantastic in the role. He not only was able to make you believe he was a great baseball player, but the quiet resilience in his performance made you believe in his struggle with the harsh realities of racism. Other than Boseman, the highlight of the film had to be Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford. Ford played Branch Rickey who was the general manager of the Dodgers at the time. Ford’s portrayal of Rickey was an interesting secondary storyline that was a great look into how the sto-
ry of Jackie Robinson was able to happen. It was a difficult task to bring alive the era of Jackie Robinson for the film’s crew. However, Helgeland’s direction made you believe you were in the world of 1940’s baseball. The visuals in the film were fantastic, and it brought the old coliseums of the golden age of baseball back to life. The film looked great and the performances from the entire cast were even better. The only negative I had for this movie was the pacing was slow at times but it did not really take away from the film. It was an excellent movie and I definitely recommend seeing it. I would give this film a 4.5 out of 5.
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“Bates Motel” airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. on A&E next episode. There are only five episodes left until the season finale, but it is easy to catch up with previous episodes on A&E’s website. “Bates Motel” has also
been renewed for a second season in 2014. This television show is highly addicting with new drama unfolding amongst characters every week. I
highly recommend “Bates Motel” if you are looking for a thriller that keeps you wanting more. After watching just one episode, I guarantee you will be hooked.
The Luhrs Center gives back Lance Kopp
Guest Writer A local small town performing arts center has a big heart. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center can be found on the Shippensburg University campus. Entrepreneur H. Ric Luhrs had the idea for the regional performing arts center in hopes of bringing a different type of culture to the area of Shippensburg. The Commonwealth provided funding for 50 percent of the $20 million building while private donors funded the other 50 percent. No university or tuition dollars were used. On average, 55,000 people walk through the center’s doors each year to be entertained by orchestras, musical artists, comedians and sometimes even dog whispers. Every year the center generates more than $1 million in revenue. The Luhrs Center also
employees several SU students in the box office and as backstage crew. SU students can also receive a $5 discount on one ticket with a valid SU student ID. All of these are admirable statistics and qualities for a smalltown performing arts center, but how the center gives back to the university is what is truly impressive. “All of our ticket sales go back to the university,” said Leslie Folmer Clinton, associate vice president of student affairs and director of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. “The Luhrs Center is responsible for all the other non-performance events. We have the university community orchestra concert here. That’s all staffed
and provided out of the Luhrs Center’s operating budget.” The university provides $500,000 for the center’s operating budget, and that rate has remained the same since it opened in 2006. The center is also the home of the music and theater arts departments which include faculty offices, smart classrooms, soundproof piano rooms and a large ensemble rehearsal room. Despite having a university budget, the center operates very much on its own. The way it still manages to donate back to the students and the community is worth more than any monetary amount. For ticket information call 717-477-SHOW(4769).
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Staff Columnist Over the past decade, Jay-Z has laid out the blueprint for entrepreneurial success for rappers by investing in ventures ranging from upscale clubs to executive producing the video game NBA 2K13. Recently the Brooklyn-native rapper turned businessman broke new ground by signing New York Yankees’ all-star Robinson Cano, to Roc Nation Sports. Roc Nation Sports is a full-service sports management company led by JayZ and Juan Perez. Other recent, notable signees of the agency include former Notre Dame women’s basketball star and No. 3 pick in the WNBA draft, Skylar Diggins, and Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver, Victor Cruz.
It will be exciting to see how quickly Roc Nation Sports can expand in the near future, as reports are saying it would not be a shock to see LeBron James partner up with his pal Jay-Z. Jay-Z already has his targets set on the top-rated player in the Central Scouting’s final NHL Draft rankings, Seth Jones. Jones is a defenseman for the Portland Winterhawks and son of former NBA player and current Brooklyn Nets assistant coach, “Popeye” Jones. Jay-Z played an instrumental role in bringing the Nets to the Barclays Center in his home borough of Brooklyn, but he had to sell his one-fifteenth of 1 percent stake he had in the team in order to represent athletes under Roc Nation Sports. According to Forbes, Jay-Z turned his initial $1 million investment in the Nets into $2.35 million over the course of nine years. Jay-Z redefines the role of hip-hop entrepreneur with each new, clever business decision he makes. He is making not only rappers, but all business people think twice about how to branch out their brand as a whole.
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Sports Editor Dear Slate Readers: And here it is. I have kept telling myself that this day would never come — that this moment in time would cease to exist if I closed my eyes and wished for one more day. Time listens to no man, I’m afraid. Yes, time has run out for me as a student at Shippensburg University and no words, no advice and no words of encouragement can excuse the complex emotions that have run through me the last few months. Throughout my time as the sports editor for The Slate, I have done what any other student on this staff has tried to do — to further their knowledge in this field, gain some valuable experience and forge new friendships along the way. Luckily for me, I have been able to do more in the year that I was entrenched in this position. I, with the help of a few excellent assistants, have been able to in-
crease the readership in the sports section, have made our sports section more visible through Facebook and Twitter and have made ourselves, what I believe, the No. 1 source for sport’s related news on a studentmedia level. Of course none of that would have been possible without the tremendous work from the SU Sports Information Department. Sports Information Director Bill Morgal and his graduate assistant Kevin Kline have been nothing but helpful and have helped me collect any information that I ever needed. I am thankful to be able to work with a tandem that makes SU sports their livelihood. With the help of tremendous leadership in Chelsea Wehking, Cara Shumaker and my adviser, Dr. Michael Drager, I have found the route in which I want to live my life. Sports were always a hobby before this. Now, it’s a passion that keeps me motivated as I head into a professional career. I will be indebted to Cara and Dr. Drager as the two
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Sam with Big Red at a women’s basketball game. have gone out of their way to help me become the best friend and student that I could possibly become. I could go to the two of them with any problem, any editing tidbit that I needed, etc. Working with the two of them has made me realize what type of man I want to become as I head into the career field just as wide eyed as I was as I headed
into college. However, at least with their knowledge and their tutoring over the year, I will be able to overcome any obstacle that life throws out me. Leaving this position has been a touchy subject since the beginning of this semester. I don’t want to leave a paper that has given me so much, but as the sand runs out, my time must end. I will never forget the friendships, the late nights, the countless stories and the ridiculous antics that went on in the office. The sports section will be left in good hands as Ryan Trexler will take over my position. Although young, Ryan has a drive that I have never seen in an individual before. I have the utmost confidence that he will do a great job next year. For me, I have been fortunate enough to call SU my home for the last four years. I had only one chance to live what many consider as the “best four years” you’ll ever have — and I leave with no regrets. Forever a Raider,
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Track and Field May 3 at at Jim Thorpe Invitational University Park, Pa. Softball May 1-4 PSAC Championships Quakertown, Pa. Baseball April 30 at IUP 3 p.m. May 3 at Mansfield 1 & 3:30 p.m. May 4 vs. MANSFIELD 1 & 3:30 p.m.
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A collective effort helps the Raiders solidify the No. 1-spot in the PSAC East Friday, April 26 Bryan Obarowski
Asst. Sports Editor In the annual Strike Out Cancer doubleheader, the Shippensburg University softball team took Game 1 against Millersville University with a walk-off single in the bottom half of the ninth then followed that victory with a 1–0 defeat on Friday afternoon at Robb Field. Game 1: Makenzie Lynn got the start for SU and had a strong outing. The Marauders did not record their first hit until the sixth inning. Both offenses started slowly. The Raiders had many chances to score, but left several runners in scoring position. In the sixth inning, MU recorded back-to-back singles with one out in the inning, but SU got out of the jam after recording the next two outs.
MU threatened in the top half of the ninth inning with a bases-loaded opportunity, but could not capitalize. MU singled to start the inning, followed by a fielder’s choice. Emily Estep entered the game and then gave up a single to load the bases. Estep forced a double play to end the inning. The Raiders carried the momentum into the bottom half of the ninth to push toward a win. Taylor Weisman started the push with a single through the third-base side. With one out in the inning, Maddie Justice knocked another single to center field. With runners on first and second with one out, Kirstin McClune hit the game-winning single to center field, scoring Weisman to take the first game 1–0. Game 2: SU was unable to score any runs and dropped the decision 1–0.
Saturday, April 27 Estep started Game 2, and had a strong outing coming off her relief win in the first game. Estep gave up three hits, one run and had six strikeouts in her seven innings pitched, but the offense could not manufacture runs. MU scored its only run in the second inning — an unearned run, stemming from a fielding error by the second baseman for SU. SU began to find some momentum in the bottom half of the fifth innings, but ended the inning on a ground out, leaving two runners on base. The Raiders also left two runners on base in the sixth inning. Both runners came from walks, but SU’s offense once again could not capitalize. SU went down quietly in the bottom half of the seventh inning, going down 1–2–3 to end the game.
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Makenzie Lynn recorded 11 strikeouts in Game 1 on Friday afternoon.
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Kiersten Darhower had the game winning hit in Game 2 Saturday afternoon.
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Asst. Sports Editor Eight — the number of games the Shippensburg University softball team has been taken to extra innings to decide a game. On Saturday afternoon the Raiders’ doubleheader against East Stroudsburg University was no different — it took until the 10th inning for SU to pick up a 3–2 victory in Game 1. Game 2 only needed seven innings to decide a winner, as SU pulled out the doubleheader sweep with a 1–0 victory. Game 1: In Game 1 the Raiders sent sophomore Liz Parkins to the circle. The Warriors got to Parkins early when she gave up an RBI single to Haley Thomas in the second inning, putting the Warriors up 1–0. Parkins got some help from her offense in the third inning when sophomore Jessie Trammel got the green light on a 3–0 delivery which she hit toward second base, scoring junior Hilary Lyons and sophomore Emmie Burke, putting the Raiders up 2–1. ESU’s Jamie Smith struck back with a solo
home run to deep left-center field, tying the game 2–2 in the fifth inning. Raiders’ coach Bob Brookens decided to send Emily Estep out to the circle in a relief effort in the fifth inning. Estep did her job, shutting down the Warrior offense from the fifth to the 10th inning, allowing only one hit, one walk and struk out seven along the way. Estep picked up the win, sending her record to an astounding 15–5. Going into the 10th inning both teams looked to push across just one run. With a runner on second due to the international tiebreaker rule, senior Kiersten Darhower delivered. “I was trying to find just any pitch I could hit out of the infield,” Darhower said. A little hit was all it took. Darhower hit a blooper between the Warriors left fielder and short stop. Warrior outfielder Sierra Wagner made a great attempt to catch Darhower’s blooper, but it was just out of the reach of her out stretched arm as it fell into short left field, just far enough to bring home Burke for the game winning run. Game 2: The Raiders sent Makenzie Lynn to the circle for
Game 2 to try and complete the sweep of ESU. Lynn went the distance for the Raiders and picked up her sixth win of the season, allowing only two hits and striking out just two through her seven innings of work. The Raiders’ lone run came in the fifth inning when Rachel Shumway capped off a 15 pitch at-bat with a home run to left field. “I was just looking for a strike to hit,” Shumway said. Shumway finished the day 1-for-1 with one RBI and a walk. The Raiders played stellar defense in Game 2, especially from Darhower who made a diving catch in the seventh inning to keep the Warriors off of the base paths. SU’s defense has been stellar across the board this season. With the victories the Raiders solidified the No. 1 spot in the PSAC East with a 30-9 overall record. The Raiders will begin its quest for the PSAC Championship on Wednesday afternoon. “I think we just need to work on our hitting a little bit more,” Darhower said. PSAC playoffs begin on May 1 at Quakertown’s Veterans Park.
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Men’s track and field continue to dominate at Paul Kaiser Classic Kirkland, Waithe and Ramsey all put on impressive performances in jumps
The Shippensburg University men’s track-andfield team had an impressive effort at its only home event of the season, posting seven NCAA provisional qualifiers, breaking three meet records and totaling 39 conference qualifying performances on a picturesque Saturday at the Ninth Annual Paul Kaiser Classic held at Seth Grove Stadium. In the field, a pair of jumpers posted season personal records and provisional marks that should get them to nationals. Freshman Jalen Ramsey convincingly won the high jump by clearing 6 feet, 9 threefourth inches. Ramsey now leads the PSAC and ranks 12th in Division II for his performance. Across the infield, sophomore Steve Waithe was one of two competitors to break the meet record in the triple jump. Waithe landed an impressive mark of 50 feet, 2 1/2 inches that puts him
atop the PSAC and ranks him seventh in Division II. Waithe was an All-American last season in the triple jump as a freshman. Senior Herman Kirkland posted an NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the long jump for the second consecutive day. He followed up his Friday effort at the Penn Relays (24 feet, 3 1/2 inches) by placing second on Saturday with a mark of 24 feet, 2 1/2 inches. The Raiders were thoroughly impressive on the track, winning five events and the 4x100-meter relay. Junior Matt Kujawski broke the meet record in the 200 meters — winning in a personal-best time of 21.68 seconds — and posted a second-place time of 10.72 seconds in the 100 meters. He ranks first in the PSAC in both events. SU went 1-2-3 in the 800 meters, with senior Joel Flott and sophomore Tom Kehl posting NCAA provi-
sional qualifying times and junior Dan Dreeman placing third. Flott established a new meet record with a splendid personal record of 1:51.71, while Kehl crossed the finish line in 1:52.36. The two men rank third and fifth respectively in a talented and deep PSAC pool of 800-meter runners. Sophomore Eric Bologa posted another NCAA provisional qualifying time in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing second with a time of 52.84 seconds. Bologa was also SU’s pace-setter in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing in 15.57 seconds. In throws, sophomore Derek Nothstein threw another impressive NCAA provisional qualifier in the javelin. His first-place mark of 207 feet, 3 inches bested SU alum and former national champion Nate Reider. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information
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Herman Kirkland had a stellar performance in the long jump on Saturday.
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Women’s track and field finds success at Paul Kaiser Classic
The Raiders totaled 39 PSAC qualifiers in Saturday’s home meet
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Katie Wiechelt placed third in the 3K steeple on Saturday afternoon. The Shippensburg University women’s track and field won nine events and posted three NCAA provisional qualifying times on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Seth Grove Stadium, tallying 39 conference qualifying times and marks at the Ninth Annual Paul Kaiser Classic. Senior Caitlin Stuetz won the 100- and 400-meter hurdle competitions with season personal records and NCAA provisional qualifiers. Stuetz won the 100 in 14.33 and aced the 400 in 1:02.13 — increasing her PSAC lead in both events. A national qualifier last season in the 400 hurdles, Stuetz currently ranks 21st in the NCAA rankings. Freshman Megan Lundy improved her personal best in the 400 meters to 56 seconds, a NCAA provisional qualifier which affirms her lead in the PSAC standings. Lundy was one of four Raiders to compete in the 400 meters on Saturday, and all of them finished in the Top 5 with outdoor career personal records.
Sophomore Bri Fells placed second with a new collegiate personal record of 56.62 seconds that puts her second in the conference rankings behind Lundy. Sophomore Cassie VanEtten placed fourth in 58.39 seconds and junior Monique Clemons was one spot behind in 58.53 seconds. SU was victorious in both the 4x100- and 4x400-meter relays. Courtney Martin, sophomore Lauren Ellsworth, Danesha Butler and Monique Clemons teamed up to complete 400 meters around the track in 47.44 seconds. Clemons, Fells, Stuetz and Lundy aced the 4x4 in 3:52.49. Both efforts are new season bests for the team. In the field, senior Sarah Brotzman won the discus with a meet record of 140 feet, 9 inches that keeps her atop the conference rankings. Freshman Brianna Davis achieved a personal record throw of 123 feet, 8 inches that placed her fourth in the league rankings.
Junior Lyndsay Barna landed a personal record long jump of 18 feet, 1 1/4 inches that moves her to sixth in the PSAC rankings. It is the second jump of Barna’s outdoor career that she has landed over 18 feet. Junior Cree Banks picked her conference qualifier in the triple jump with a mark of 35 feet, 3 1/4 inches. Senior Erin Flick placed second in the high jump by clearing 5 feet, 3 3/4 inches while junior Ellie Ressler took second place in the pole vault by clearing 11 feet, 4 1/4 inches. SU had five javelin throwers among the Top 6 finishers. Junior Ashley Merton won with a throw of 130 feet, 1 inch. Freshman Marla Thomas posted a huge personal record of 129 feet, 2 inches to place second and put her all the way up to sixth in the league rankings. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information
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Raiders sweep Golden Eagles on senior day
The Raiders honored seven seniors and picked up crucial PSAC wins Saturday Chelsey Scalese Staff Writer
Senior Tom Bush helped lead the Shippensburg University baseball team to a weekend sweep over Clarion University, while celebrating alumni and senior day from Fairchild Field. The Raiders shut out CU in the first game 5–0 and won the second game 13–2 to complete the sweep. Bush struck out four batters in six innings while earning his fifth win of the season. SU took a 2–0 lead in the second after fresh-
man Mike Marcinko’s first career home run. The Raiders’ seven seniors, Simon Beloff, Bush, Kyle Hollingsworth, Cody Kulp, David McKolosky, Josh Scott and Tyler Shover were honored in between games at the senior day ceremony. Senior Josh Scott started Game 2 for the Raiders, Scott has not played a game all season due to injury. After the first batter junior Pat Kregeloh replaced Scott and pitched four innings for the Raiders. Kregeloh recorded 6 strikeouts in four innings of work. Sophomore
Kevin Richter, junior Austin Bartley, freshmen DJ Kinna and Thomas Swartz each pitched an inning during the doubleheader. The Raiders used a bases loaded wild pitch and a double from junior Cal Hogan to take a 4–1 in the third. With junior Michael Douglas’s two-run double, SU’s bats exploded as it claimed a 13–2 victory over CU. The Raiders play at Indiana University of Pa. today at 3 p.m. SU will finish the regular season next weekend against Mansfield University.
Cal Hogan (middle) propelled SU to victory on Saturday afternoon.
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Michael Douglas knocked in two runs on three hits in Game 2 for SU.
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Jimmy Spanos went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in Game 1 Saturday afternoon.
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SU dropped its last two season games, falling out of playoff contention The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team closed out its regular season on Saturday afternoon with a competitive 13–12 road loss to PSAC foe East Stroudsburg University despite hat tricks from sophomore Sheila Johnson, senior Roxanne Brown and junior Bennett Widlake. Widlake added two assists and three draw controls for the Raiders (5–12, 3–8 PSAC) while senior Lindsey Kennedy contributed four assists, a goal and three draw controls of her own. Junior Kayla Dalzell had a goal and an assist, junior Amanda Krok scored a goal and caused three turnovers and sophomore Courtney Kennedy provided two helpers. Junior Liz French scooped up seven groundballs and gathered three draw controls.
The Warriors (3–13, 2–9) got off to an early 2–0 lead before three Raider goals in the span of three minutes gave the visitors the lead eight minutes into the game. ESU took the lead back, however, with four consecutive goals for a 6–3 advantage, but SU scored three times in the final 10 minutes to cut its halftime deficit to 7–6. The two teams traded goals for the first six scores of the half, with Lindsey Kennedy tying the game 30 seconds into the period before Johnson and Krok also netted equalizers. Down 10–9 with under 16 minutes left, the Raiders scored back-to-back goals in the span of 22 seconds to take an 11–10 lead. The Warriors then scored three in a row to grab a two-goal, 13–11 advantage with 4:58 left — the first lead of more
than one goal by either team in the second half. The season-ending loss brings to a close the careers of SU’s five seniors — Brown, Chrencik, Erin Hains, Lindsey Kennedy and Jenna Simmons — that contributed to 29 wins over the past four seasons and racked up 160 goals, 114 assists, 383 groundball pickups, 228 draw controls and 154 caused turnovers. Kennedy wrapped up one of the most decorated careers in program history, as she set the all-time assists record with 94–15th-most all-time in PSAC history — and sits tied for seventh on the all-time goals list with 112. Kennedy also tallied 157 groundball pickups, 168 draw controls and 64 caused turnovers in her career. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information
Sheila Johnson finished the season with 24 goals and 10 assists.
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Liz French gathered seven ground balls in Saturday’s tough loss.
Lindsey Kennedy finished her career with 94 assists, the most in SU history.
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Managing Editor Cara Shumaker sends Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Wehking packing. Dear Slate Readers, three-part web series “A thrilled to be replacing her Broken Crutch.” next year, I will certainly I cannot believe another Sadly, though, many of miss her leadership and I year has gone by. I feel as our staff members will be have learned a great deal though the semester just leaving us in just about two from her. She has left me started, but here we are weeks because of gradua- large shoes to fill and I hope with it ending. tion. Among them is Sam the staff can help me fill This year has been great and editor-in-chief Chelsea them to the point of overfor The Slate. The staff has Wehking. Joining them are flowing. grown so much that nearly news editor Colleen Bauer, I absolutely cannot wait every position is filled by chief copy editor Lauren for the fall semester to get at least one person. I can- Miscavage, assistant copy here and to begin worknot express how happy I am editor Ashley Stoudnour, ing with Sarah Eyd, the with the editors, writers chief graphic designer Em- new managing editor (my and photographers for their ily MaCoy and assistant replacement). I have big fantastic work this year. web editor Theresa Helwig. dreams and big plans for Because of their hard Each of these staff mem- The Slate next year. work, we were honored bers has made major contriCongratulations to all the to win first place for best butions that have put The graduating seniors in the overall newspaper from the Slate on the level it is at Class of 2013. I wish you all American Scholastic Press now. I cannot thank them the best of luck in whatever Association for the second enough for all they have you pursue. year in a row. Along with done for the organization that award, our sports edi- and the publication. Sincerely, tor Sam Stewart received As I said above, Chelsea, Cara Shumaker an honorable mention from the current editor-in-chief, Managing Editor the Pennsylvania News- is graduating in about two media Association for his weeks and, although I am
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Masudul Biswas won the 2013 Distinguished New Faculty Member Award at the 24th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning for innovative teaching. “I was nominated for the a university in his home Ana Guenther award by the provost’s of- country. Opinion Editor fice, and by CFEST campus He received his two year support,” Biswas said. master’s degree from Ohio The Center for Faculty State University in interThere are numerous educators at Shippensburg Excellence in Scholarship national affairs commuUniversity who have been and Teaching (CFEST) at nication and development recognized for their excel- SU supports the ongoing and received his Ph.D. from professional development Louisiana State University lence in teaching. A recent addition to the of the SU faculty as educa- in media and public affairs. Biswas has only been a faculty of the communica- tors. Techniques of motivat- faculty member at SU for tion/journalism department has been recognized for his ing millennial students two years. “The award is designed teaching, research and ser- was one of the criterion of this award. Biswas shares to go to educators who work vice. Masudul Biswas, an as- professional work of former for mainly four-year instisistant professor of commu- students who utilize the tutions or community colleges. The award goes to nication/journalism, won skills learned in his class. “I had a previous student professors at schools where the 2013 Distinguished New Faculty Member in a design class I taught the main focus is teaching,” Award at the 24th Interna- who is now thriving after Biswas said. Biswas’ dedication to tional Conference on Col- she was given the opportulege Teaching and Learn- nity to design and maintain research and innovative the web pages for Texas methods of teaching have ing. certainly paid off in the This award is designed Senate,” Biswas said. Biswas also highlighted long run. to highlight new educators “I am very honored and who are using innovative his approach to having stuand instructive techniques dents understand the im- motivated,” Biswas said. “I to motivate students in a portance of social media, am still learning to be an efand how to understand the fective teacher and I learn creative way. Biswas was nominated impact and usefulness it from my experiences in the classroom each semester, for the award in November serves. Originally from Bangla- and apply that to grow as of this past year after demonstrating his hard work desh, Biswas received his an educator.” undergraduate degree from and contributions to SU.
At a Shippensburg University home baseball game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania on April 2, a fly ball flew right out of the field and into the windshield of a student’s car that was parked in commuter Lot 6. Marquita Johnson arrived at her car later that day to find her windshield badly shattered by a baseball. After talking to the sports director at the game and campus police, a report was filed and Johnson’s case was dismissed. Photo by Emily Goodman After sending in a letter from her insurance SU commuter student Marquita Johnson’s windshield company stating they was broken while parked in a designated lot. would not pay for the damages along with a bill for the repairs, the state notified Johnson she would not be reimbursed.
“I personally feel like I was being dismissed like I didn’t matter, to be honest.”
When students sign for a parking decal it states that the university is not liable for any damages caused in parking lots. “If the parking lot is full, if that’s the only place you have to park, then what am I supposed to do? If I park anywhere else I’m going to get a ticket,” Johnson said. Being a senior at SU who is graduating next month, Johnson is struggling with finances for an accident that was not her fault. After being told she would be able to pick up her police report, Johnson was later denied access to it. Campus police were dismissive of her case or uninformed about policies or procedures.
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Johnson hopes the university will pay for the damages because she cannot afford the $300 repair bill. “I personally feel like I was being dismissed like I didn’t matter, to be honest,” Johnson said. “I felt like I didn’t matter, and my financial issues didn’t matter. They didn’t care that I’m a senior graduating. If they felt that $300 coming out of my pocket to pay for a windshield where I did absolutely nothing wrong is ok, it really makes you
feel like you didn’t mean anything,” Johnson said. Johnson plans to write a letter to the president of the university in the hopes that she can be reimbursed for the accident. With the university denying any responsibility, she hopes that the property damage policies on campus will change for her, current and future students.
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Sept. 11. Aurora. Newtown. Boston Marathon. All of these terms will be stuck in the heads of many Americans for the rest of their lives. They have been the settings of some of the most horrific terroristic crimes in the past 12 years. With all of these acts of terror happening much more frequently, America is now forced to question the safety and security of its own citizens. No one can simply go out to see the hottest blockbuster of the summer, go to Photo courtesy of AP school or enjoy a marathon anymore without having With the evolution of technology, there are cameras at almost any major event. the feeling that at any moplace people turned were ficials find the two men re- ment, something could go Molly Hess their TVs, but in recent sponsible for the bombings. wrong. Staff Writer months it has been through The vast number of atTwitter and Facebook. So- tendees at the Boston Mar“We’re always Social media are not cial media are now, more athon meant eyewitnesses just about posting status than ever, the place where were at every street corner trying to update updates on Facebook, cap- people stay connected to taking thousands of picour methods or tures and videos at almost turing pictures of food on news and current events. Shortly after the bomb- every location along the technology. We’re Instagram or retweeting your friends on Twitter ings, Boston began experi- marathon route. always trying to move encing an overload of users Boston police urged peoanymore. The recent events in on cellular networks like ple to send in whatever in- forward and increase the safety.” Boston proved that social Sprint, AT&T and Verizon formation they had, even if media have become an im- and signal service was tem- it seemed insignificant, in portant way to communi- porarily shut down because hopes that it could be used cate throughout the world, of the influx of people call- as evidence. Even though social media because it gives users ac- ing and texting. With all of these recent Without adequate cell served as a helpful commu- terroristic acts, especially cess to information quickly in the palm of their hands, service available, users nication tool, the issue of the most recent Boston especially in times of crisis. turned to Twitter and Face- ethics has also come into Marathon bombing on April On April 15, Boston ex- book over Wi-Fi as a means question regarding images 15, security is skyrocketing perienced a terror attack to communicate, receive in- and the accuracy of infor- in airports, tourist attracduring the Boston Mara- formation and locate their mation. tions in Washington, D.C., Graphic images were tak- and at sporting events. thon when two homemade loved ones. Google even launched en and posted online, which pressure cooker bombs Even after the Newtown, were placed by the finish its Google Person Finder some critics deemed insen- Conn., massacre last Deline that killed three and tool specifically for Boston sitive to display to the gen- cember, people are still injured hundreds of others. to help locate victims. A eral public. Misinformation heatedly debating the use Information about the Google Doc was even cre- was also posted by major of guns in public schools. blasts spread more quickly ated which served as a news outlets such as CNN No place on Earth is on social media than on message board where us- and the Associated Press, without crime, but now some major news networks ers could post their home who originally reported with a string of bombings because the “journalists” address if marathon run- that the suspects had been and shootings within less covering the crisis were ners needed a place to stay, taken into custody, which than a year of each other, was not true. regular people equipped shower or a hot meal. the time may have come to Not only was social meJournalists were given say, “Enough is enough.” with smartphones, which they used to document the dia used as a means of com- a tough situation in which When a Shippensburg munication, but also as a they had to sort through University student hears disaster. In the past when serious tool that would eventually inaccurate information in about this string of attacks, events would occur, the first help law enforcement of- order to seek the truth. he or she rightfully thinks
of his or her own safety on campus. Overall, students seem to be pleased with safety on campus. “I think they do a pretty good job. They do a good job with emailing and texting emergencies,” counseling grad student Natalie Liston said.
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SU police ask students to help to keep campus a safe place for everyone. “I think the campus is pretty safe. I’ve never felt unsafe. In any of the buildings there are always procedures for emergencies, and that just makes it better.” communication/journalism senior Samantha Stambaugh said. “Basically, I think it’s entirely safe; I’ve never felt unsafe at all,” said Senior psychology major Ben Martin. University Chief of Police Cytha D. Grissom also feels confident about the campus’ safety. “We work very hard to make this the safest living and learning environment possible. And I know we do a good job of that. We have a lot of things in place for students’ safety, faculty and staff safety, so I do consider this a very safe place to live and learn and work,” Grissom said. However, Grissom, like anyone else, believes that there is always room for improvement. “We’re always trying to update our methods or
technology. We’re always trying to move forward and increase the safety. I definitely think that if the need arises, we can heighten security,” Grissom said. “We have a lot of things that we’ve been trained to do, that we’ve written and we’ve studied our protocols and practices and things that we would be responding appropriately, should something happen.” But the safety and security of SU’s campus should not just be limited to the responsibilities of the police department. Grissom pointed out several ways that students themselves could heighten safety and security on campus. “I think one of the biggest things that students could do is be aware of your surroundings,” she said. “Don’t walk around with your cell phone plastered to your ear or texting. Look around you. What’s going on? Who’s around you? What are the circumstances? What’s the environment? Just being aware is a major component of being responsible for your safety.” One of the biggest problem areas as far as safety and security go for Grissom lies in the residence halls. “Don’t just swipe the doors, stand there and let everyone come in behind you, because there are people who don’t belong in that residence hall. If your card is programmed to get you in, that’s fine; it should get you in, but it shouldn’t get anybody else in,” she said. “We can have the best safety system in the world, and we cannot program things like that,” Grissom said. “It can be defeated just by a student standing there with the door open. The system is only as good as the student allows it to be.”
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Police Logs UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, April 20, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the university police were called to the fourth floor of Naugle Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated male student. Officers arrived and located the male in question lying on the restroom floor vomiting. The male was found to be highly intoxicated. The male was identified as Richard T. Antinucci, age 19, of Mowrey Hall. Antinucci showed obvious signs of intoxication, and admitted to consuming alcohol. Due to Antinucci’s condition and state of intoxication, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and he was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Antinucci was cited for underage drinking in connection with the incident. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, April 20, at approximately 1:31 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol in the area of the Reed Operations Center when he observed a female being carried through the parking lot by several individuals. The female appeared to be unconscious at the time. The officer stopped the group to check on the female’s welfare and found that she was very highly intoxicated. The female was identified as Darnicha Senat, age 19, of Mowrey Hall. Senat could not stand on her own, and passed out while the officers were speaking with her. Due to Senat’s condition an ambulance was dispatched and she was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Senat was later cited for underage drinking in connection with the incident. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Sunday, April 21, at approximately 2:15 a.m., a university police officer was on routine patrol on Adams Drive in the area of Dauphin Drive when they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the area of the Rails to Trails. The officer drove to the area of the Spiritual Center where the officer could see down the trail and at that time observed three or four individuals in the area where the odor of marijuana had been smelled. As another officer approached from the opposite direction one of the males in the group attempted to flee the area on foot. He was apprehended and taken into custody. A search of the individuals and the area did not locate any marijuana or other contraband. All four individuals were found to have been consuming alcohol, and all were under the age of 21. As a result of the incident Cody Sensenig of President’s Hall, Abigail Hummel of Naugle Hall, Hunter Stoltzfus of New Holland and Michael Hawthorne of New Holland were all cited for underage drinking. THEFT On Monday, April 22, at approximately 4:41 p.m., Zachary Metz of President’s Hall came to the university police to report that his bicycle had been stolen. Metz reported that he had placed his light blue SE Racing BMX bike in one of the bike racks along Cumberland Drive near the Reisner Dining Hall on Saturday, April 20, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Metz reported that he had secured the bike to the rack with a lock and left the area. On Monday April 22, at approximately 4 p.m. Metz walked past the rack and discovered that the bike was missing. The lock that he had used to secure the bike was still on the rack. Metz said the missing bike is valued at approximately $200. The investigation is continuing. UNDERAGE DRINKING On Saturday, April 27, at approximately 2:58 a.m., the university police were dispatched to a room on the fourth floor of Mowrey Hall to assist the residence hall staff with an intoxicated male student who was vomiting. Officers arrived and identified the male in question as Nathan Alan Parr, age 19, of Mowrey Hall. Parr showed obvious signs of intoxication and continued to vomit while the officers were there. Due to Parr’s level of intoxication and his overall condition, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and he was transported to the Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Parr was cited for underage drinking in connection with the incident.
Financial Aid FAQs Budgets
This is part of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211. In last week’s Financial Aid column, we mentioned that budgets and aid will be adjusted based on the credit hours you are scheduled to take. When you are initially awarded aid, it will be based on the assumption that you will be full time. But if your schedule changes, so will your bill and your eligibility for aid. Your final aid for the term will be based on your total credits at the end of the drop/add period for the term, when we “freeze” your credits. Although 2013-2014 costs and budgets have not been set yet, there are estimated budgets on www.ship.edu/finaid. There are two examples of how budgets differ for less than full time enrollment for one term. The first is for an off campus, undergraduate student who is a Pennsylvania resident. The second is for an off-campus, graduate student who is a Pennsylvania resident. Graduate students are slightly different as they are considered full time with 9 or more credits, half time with 6-8 credits, and less than half time with 5 or fewer credits. (There is no three-quarter time status for a graduate student.) Again, costs are for one term. *You may be asking why students who are less than half time are not eligible for room and board. This has to be do federal financial aid rules on what budget components can be included for students who are less than half time. In some instances, a room and board allowance can be included. Federal aid for students who are less than half time is very limited, and you would want to consult with a Financial Aid Counselor if you were planning on attending less than half time. All students will have pro-rated budgets if they are less than full time. That includes both in-state and out-of-state students, undergraduate and graduate students, and students who are living on campus, off campus or commuting.
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Asst. Opinion Editor I recently read an article online that was about technology. Where is technology going? Look how the tech industry has grown. Gadgets that we have today. These were all topics that the article covered, and it got me thinking that we really have come a long way in a moderately short amount of time. The advent of Apple has been huge. It is the most watched technology company in the world, and it continues to crank out a new gadget every couple of months. People love how sleak and high tech its products look. Apple has given us hand held computers that run our lives.
It is really amazing to see how society has changed in the past 10 years. I remember physically calling my friends, not texting, when I was little and asking them to play. Before that I remember knocking on doors for all of my friends and asking their parents if they could play. Can you imagine going around campus and knocking on doors for our friends nowadays? I am picturing everyone running around on the weekend on their scooters or bicycles ringing doorbells with hopes to end boredom. Every adult out there who grew up in the ‘80s or before then are rolling their eyes at me right now but, that is what I grew up with. My roommates and I will text each other in a group text while we are all home but just in different rooms. I know that is sad and lazy but I am sure we are not the only ones. Technology has made our lives so much easier. We have become so dependent on it and it makes me wonder how it could get any more advanced. Google is making glasses that are going to allow all of us to seem bionic. If these bad boys pan out, then Google will have created glasses that can take pictures, let us read messages, send messages, etc.
That is something that is crazy to think about. Where once people would wonder where we would be with technology in the next 10 or 20 years, we can now almost wonder what the next iPhone will have in a year. A computer is so much more than an entertainment device today. It could be used as a weapon. Hackers are gaining the ability to control people’s lives through their laptops. You can hide information about yourself in all the tedious and well placed files you want, but that does not mean that someone could not find them. What if one day we arrive at the point where we do not even have to leave our houses to get what we want? What if it gets to the point that in order to really be a part of society we need to be fully equipped with an array of technological devices. Actually, we are sort of there. Is it not strange to others when you meet someone who does not have a cell phone? Although technology is amazing and it has given us more than we could ever ask for, maybe we should ask ourselves how much more we really need?
This is my confession Cassandra Clarhaut Staff Writer
The media cover bullying all the time. Kids face the issue every day, and we as adults see bullying as a part of our past that needs changing. Yet every day I watch as college students feed the monster and encourage these behaviors. Deeper than traditional mocking kids in hallways or on campus, and possible because of our heavy reliance upon social media, comes a new way to bully — Ship Confessions online. The Twitter account @ ShipConfessions allows Shippensburg’s Twitter users to “click on link to submit confessions anonymously,” according to its bio. Students share anything and everything, from hookups to breakups, public drama to inside jokes; classes, secrets and all else in between. On the surface, Ship Confessions seems like a great idea. One person shared "I really hope those guys find that dog that ran away on Richard tonight." Harmless, and almost pointless — maybe a dog didn’t really run away and the tweet refers to a person. Regardless, people are permitted to candidly share whatever is on their mind
with no attachment to the statement and that is where the problem lies. I could tweet “That Slate writer Cassandra is handsdown the HOTTEST girl on campus.” Maybe readers would think I tweeted it myself, maybe not. What if I didn’t tweet it and someone else did? Still, the worst tweets
“They say everyone feels big and bad behind a computer screen, and Ship Confessions is a prime example.”
are too raunchy to share here. They use names, relay private information, and “call out” students for embarrassing moments. There are no ties to the tweet, and a hurtful person can say what they want without consequence. It is hard not to think of the submitters as weak, and bullies. They say everyone feels big and bad behind a computer screen, and Ship Confessions is a prime example. A U.S. News Health article reported a study involving college students, and “nearly 22 percent reported
being cyberbullied” (http:// health.usnews.com). I think the other 78 percent were the bullies. We are in college, being educated so that we can “fix” the world’s problems. Why then are we creating more for ourselves? These anonymous tweeters are ruining reputations of not only individual students but the entire student body. Shippensburg’s name is on the account, a weight we all must represent when mean, incorrect or controversial information is shared with the network’s 554,750,000 current registered users. The bio reads “The opinions on this page do not express the views of the owner or shippensburg university [sic.]” But it does reflect the student’s views (and poor grammar, don’t you think)? I tried to get in touch with the account owner, but on Twitter you can only message accounts at follow you. I am not being followed by Ship Confessions, nor will I follow its account. I do not think it is meant to entertain. I think that it could really hurt someone. Why even follow it? We are only adding fuel to the fire by doing so. Why do we need to mean to each other?
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Asst. Sports Editor You know what grinds my gears? The Slate. Now I know most of you know how my articles work, and how my “grinds my gears” have always been about something I hate, well this time it is not. It grinds my gears that I will never be a part of The Slate ever again. It grinds my gears that I will never write another article and see it in the paper on Tuesday. It grinds my gears that this is the final “grinds my
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When plan A fails, there is always Plan B EMILY LEWIS GUEST WRITER
It seems as if old news at Shippensburg is becoming new news once again. SU has made its appearance in Cosmopolitan magazine regarding the sale of emergency contraceptive Plan B in a vending machine in Etter Health Center. The contraceptive has been in Etter for more than years as the result of the request from students who took a survey about the services provided at the health center. According Peter to Gi-
gliotti, Executive Director for University Communications & Marketing, the pills had been placed in Etter solely due to the desire from students. He does not know why this is just now becoming big news to the world outside our campus. It was nice to see Cosmo be on the positive side of the vending machine drama, as opposed to basically every media outlet that covered the story when it first broke out across the country. Frankly, I do not know why it is becoming a big deal to anyone, on or off campus, now. I can remember first hearing about Plan B being
available during my freshman year. I did not even believe it until I saw it my sophomore year. I was in Etter with a friend who was receiving asthma treatment and I wandered down the hall. Tucked into a room on the end sat the infamous vending machine. After that day, I can honestly say that I had not heard another word about the machine containing Plan B until Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, when all of a sudden, and seemingly out of the blue, the now notorious vending machine and its contents were plastered all over the web.
So why is it a big deal that here at SU, we have a vending machine that sells emergency contraception? The dispenser has been here a few years. Plan B has been approved for use in the U.S. since 1982. A story on CNN’s website, “Vending machine dispenses emergency contraception,” stated that a survey done by the American College Health Association found that out of 174 schools across the country, 83 percent of these schools have emergency contraception available for students. Why is SU the only school known for it? Condoms are sold in the CeDdia Union Building, so
why is there not an uproar about that? Plan B stops ovulation or fertilization of an egg (if used immediately or in the 72 hour time frame) according to WebMd.com. Plan B does not terminate an existing pregnancy. For clarification, the actual abortion pill is RU-468. I think that the sale of Plan B here at SU is in the best interest of the students. Plan B gives women a chance to potentially avoid a mistake that could affect them forever. The price is affordable for college students, especially in retrospect of the price of raising a child.
To me, the only difference between condoms and Plan B is the simple fact that Plan B does not protect you from STDs. We see condoms sold in machines all over the place, so why is it frowned upon that Plan B is sold in a secluded area of our campus health center? Things happen and we have to learn how to handle situations. In the event that a woman feels her measures of contraceptive have failed, so her decision on what to do are up to her, not everyone else. Like the commercial says, this is plan B.
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Share and spread the love Joseph Brubaker Guest Writer
This January, I joined a group on campus called Pay It Forward (PIF). I joined for various reasons, but one, as lame as it sounds, was because I needed something to do. Members of the group are encouraged to do good deeds around town or on campus, with the point of encouraging the one receiving the act of kindness to “Pay it Forward” and do a good deed to help someone else. As their blog states: “Pay It Forward is a movement that seeks to encourage the Shippensburg community [and beyond] to make acts of kindness an active part of daily life.” As I went to regular meetings, and actually went out and did acts of kindness, I could feel a shift in perspective. I was always a person who advocated for selfsufficiency and “the bootstraps theory,” but the more I helped others, and encouraged them to do the same, the more it became a lifestyle than just “something to do.” I had not set out to really change the world, but I can see that extending a helping hand, or just randomly paying for a strangers Starbucks drink or a meal can start a trend of joy and community. Volunteering is another way that I was able to give
back to the community that I have been part of for the last eight years. One of those places was the Shippensburg Produce and Outreach (SPO). When I started to consistently do random acts of kindness, it became less random, I began to notice need around me, I wanted to passionately help others, then I shifted my perspective about making it a lifestyle, rather than something random. I actively sought out opportunities to begin daily life with the aspiration to help others: Bagging groceries for those in need, encouraging others to environmental conscientiousness, cleaning up around town, and picking that random stranger to assist in whatever need was visible. Soon summer will be starting, and many here will be returning to home or staying here in Shippensburg. Most students have jobs, but some people get really bored or feel they cannot find anything to do. I would suggest trying the PIF lifestyle and proactive acts of kindness. First find a copy of the movie “Pay It Forward” and watch it to gain a further understanding of this movement. Then, find a place in your hometown to volunteer, once or twice a week. Write inspirational messages and hand them out at work, or place encouraging posters on the post of-
fice bulletin board. Clean up the weeds in the tree wells or gardens near your residence. Just do something that will make your area of the world a better community. Do not complain that you have nothing to do, or that you work too hard, just figure out a way to improve your home and go out and do it. You will not only enrich our community, but you yourself will experience change in attitude and enhance your life. If you do not feel like doing it alone, invite friends and colleagues, form a group at work that reaches out to develop a better community, create an initiative that encourages others to do the same, and have a blessed experience. If you are in Shippensburg, consider helping the SPO group on Tuesday afternoons (you can look up more info here: http:// shipout.org/ or on Facebook). So do not worry about being bored this summer. Go out and make this world a better place; it may just make a change in perspective for you. When you come back, I encourage you to join up with the members of Pay It Forward Ship U. Make a difference in your university community. By helping others you can help yourself. A simple act of kindness is all it takes.
Trevor McKenney
I think some people are too scared, or something. I guess it’s hard for people who are so used to things the way they are — even if they’re bad — to change. ‘Cause they kind of give up. And when they do, everybody kind of loses.
— From “Pay It Forward”
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Activities Program Board hosts third annual RaiderFest
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Shippensburg students got the chance to forget all about the stresses of finals week approaching, lastminute presentations, proj-
ects and papers on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the commuter lot next to Mowrey Hall at SU’s third annual RaiderFest. The Activities Program Board has worked hard to put the event together for students to enjoy and to
just eliminate recurring thoughts of their upcoming academic agendas before summer and for seniors, before graduation approaches. Games such as “Bank Shot,” “Crazy Hat,” “Hoop Shot,” “Horse Shoe,” “Over Under,” “Ring Toss,” “Skee
Roll,” “Tip-a-Troll,” and more were available to students to play, and if the student won the game, he or she had the chance to make a wax hand, photo mug, street sign, participate in the air graffiti wall or make an airbrush pillow case. More action-packed ac-
tivities like zip lining, a dunk tank, extreme laser tag, rock climbing and more were also provided to students throughout the day. Students were also given free cotton candy and popcorn as a special treat. Big Red, the SU mascot and Spider-Man were also
walking around and taking photos with students. The weather was perfect for the event, as the temperature was in the ’70s and not too humid. The day was a great stress-reliever, which is why it is always a success each year. Photos by Lauren Miscavage
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Practices for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club are held five times a week in Ship Recreation. Practices last for about an hour and a half.
Victoria Perouty Guest Writer
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club is new to the scene at Shippensburg University. Specializing in grappling techniques, the martial art promotes the concept that a smaller and weaker person can defend himself or herself against a larger and stronger attacker through use of leverage and technique including chokes and joint-locks. Randy Myers, a sophomore who serves as the club’s current president, has been practicing jiu-jitsu for two years and grappling since high school, started the club in February 2012. “I want to teach for a liv-
ing and felt that the club was a good way to get experience. It can help you learn self-defense and is a good way to make friends,” Myers said. The Jiu-Jitsu Club was also started due to interest in the sport, and there was not a club offering it at the time. “I personally joined the club because I wrestled in high school and the school did not offer anything similar besides wrestling,” said David Iacovino, a current sophomore and upcoming president of the club. The club tries to compete in at least one tournament a semester and recently attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Crimson Combat Tournament. “As a team we earned four first places, two sec-
ond places, and two third places,” Myers said, “Cumulatively we were the top school.” Practices are held five times a week in ShipRec and last roughly an hour and a half. Walk-ins and new faces are always welcome. “I just joined the club but I am not treated differently. They explain things and are nice about having new people join the club,” Laura O’Donnell, a sophomore and new member of the club said. Students interested in joining for the fall semester of 2013 can check out the club’s Facebook group, Shippensburg Jiu Jitsu/ MMA Club, or can send an email to di6117@ship.edu.
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One fashion trend that has been seen all over campus and in the most popular clothing stores is the denim button-up shirt. These denim blouses are perfect for almost any season of the year and are so easy to accessorize. Another trend that is spotted on campus recently is the mix of prints with pastels and bold colors. College students find many different ways to wear denim button-ups regardless of the season. Photo courtesy of Cara Shumaker Laura Meyer, a senior at Shippensburg University, her freshman year at
Cara Shumaker started working at The Slate SU. She is now a junior and has been promoted to editor - in - chief.
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Cara Shumaker, current managing editor of The Slate, will be next year’s editor-in-chief, replacing current editor-in-chief Chelsea Wehking, who is graduating this May. Shumaker, a junior, has been involved with The Slate since the first semester of her freshman year at Shippensburg University. She started out as an assistant sports editor both semesters her freshman year, then became head sports editor fall of her sophomore year. At the end of the fall semester of her sophomore year, Shumaker was hired as The Slate’s managing editor. She had planned to apply for the position for her junior year, but since the managing editor at the time was graduating in December, The Slate would need someone to fill the spot. “I applied because I was like ‘Why not? I probably
won’t get it.’ I ended up being the only one who applied. I did it mostly as a long shot to see what would happen,” Shumaker said. A managing editor position for The Slate includes handling billing and advertising money, and helping to oversee the paper and its members alongside the editor-in-chief. The managing editor is more business-oriented than the editor-in-chief, according to Shumaker. When asked if there was anything she was nervous about with becoming the editor-in-chief, she said she is not nervous, but wants to make sure she helps The Slate keep its reputation. “I just want to keep the paper at the standard that it’s at or even increase it. I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” Shumaker said. Before Shumaker came to SU, she did not think it would be the school for her. After doing a “match your school” survey with her guidance counselor, SU came up in the results. She did not think she would want to attend SU partly because she thought
it was too much like her hometown of Windber, Pa. However, once she visited SU, her opinion took a complete turn. “I came to visit and was like ‘Yup. I’m going here.’ I saw the campus and just knew it was right,” Shumaker said. SU was actually the only college whose application she completely finished and submitted. In the spare time she does have outside of classes and The Slate, Shumaker said she likes to hang out with her fiance Josh and her roommates, watch movies and take pictures. She says her dream job after college would be to completely run a newspaper. “No matter where it is — whether it is in print, online, I just want to run one. And I will,” Shumaker said. Shumaker will take the position of editor-in-chief in fall 2013. Sarah Eyd, the current arts and entertainment editor, will take Shumaker’s spot as managing editor.
said, “I love my denim top because I can dress it up or down. It’s one of my most versatile pieces of clothing and it matches with almost anything in my closet.” The denim look started with jean jackets, and has been made into a lighter fashion for warmer seasons. Recently, the trend has been even more convenient with warm weather by introducing denim tank tops. Of course, studded collars are coming together with the denim look, to give your style a little twist. Another SU student, sophomore Cailey Aubrey, commented on her own fashion sense and what she thinks many campus students are wearing. “I think that prints are
definitely one of my favorite things about fashion because they can be on any article of clothing, whether it’s scarves, pants, shirts, shoes or headbands. They really make the outfit stand out and prints can be bold or soft, colorful or plain, and definitely good for mixing with other trends like pastels and accessories.” Prints are a fun trend that can be relaxed or used for business casual attire. Now with the weather heating up, students have more clothing options and can express their fashion sense in a more vibrant and exciting way. From prints to pastels, to studded collars, one of these trends are bound to be in every young student’s closets.
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Laura Meyer is a senior in the Class of 2013. She wears a denim top because it is versatile with every outfit.
Cailey Aubrey is a sophomore. She mixes and matches prints because it makes the outfit stand out.
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University Bible Fellowship follows Jesus at SU Samantha Ray Guest Writer
University Bible Fellowship (UBF) is an international Bible-based organization that has a chapter that meets on the Shippensburg University campus weekly. UBF was started in the 1960s on a college campus in Korea. Today, UBF has more than 70 chapters in the U.S. and many in multiple countries in South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The SU chapter of UBF was started in the 1980s. UBF exists to, “follow Jesus according to His world mission command and make disciples of all nations based on what scripture tells us,” according to Chris Sherrill. Sherrill is the UBF club president at SU. Sherrill also said, “We focus on campus evangelism all over the world, en-
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couraging students to meet Jesus personally and become disciples.” Daniel Lee an SU economics professor is the faculty adviser for UBF. Lee said in response to the group’s purpose, “Studying the Bible and following its teachings is the most important aspect of the UBF ministry. It’s our middle name.” The UBF at SU meets two times every week. On Sundays at 11 a.m. UBF meets in the Cora L. Grove Spiritual Center. Then a small group of UBF students meet on Wednesday s at 7p.m. in CUB Room 104. Sherrill said the meetings on Sunday mornings are “a traditional Christian worship service.” The Sunday worship services include praise music and hymns, prayer, scripture reading, a message, tithe/ offerings and a time for announcements. The weekly messages are based on whichever book of the Bible the group is studying that
semester. After every Sunday service the group eats lunch together. On Wednesday nights, a small group of UBF students meet in the CUB for a relaxed, Bible study-type meeting. These meetings begin with the group sing-
breaking into pairs to pray for the requests of the other group members. Each week the group does a character study on the life of a Biblical figure who is not very prominent. They look at the life of that character to see what les-
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The University Bible Fellowship meets two times every week: once on Sundays for worship and once on Wednesdays for a meeting. ing a worship song. The group then spends the majority of their time together doing a character study on a Biblical figure. They then end their meeting by sharing prayer requests and
sons they can learn from that character’s life. “The purpose of the character study is to discuss the lesser-known men and women of the Bible and see how God used them or im-
pacted their life,” Sherrill said. To conduct the character study, the group reads various verses from the Bible that are about different aspects of that characters life. After reading the Bible verses, the group discusses the character traits and life of that person. They also look at and discuss how that character’s weaknesses and strengths are similar to their own. On Saturday, April 27, the UBF had a dedication service for its new University Bible Fellowship House. The UBF bought the house, located at 6 Hot Point Avenue in Shippensburg to help expand its outreach. Group members turned the main floor of the house into a gathering space for meetings and Bible studies. The second floor of the house is to be available to house male UBF students. UBF is open to all students. The group is always looking for and excited to have more students join
them in their fellowship meetings. “Everyone is welcome to join and experience what the Bible has to offer,” Sherrill said. The SU chapter of UBF will hold its last Wednesday night meeting for the spring 2013 semester on May 1. The final meeting will begin at 7p.m. in CUB 104. Group members will be ending the semester with a pizza party and Bible-related games. Students are encouraged to come and see what UBF is all about, meet current members of the group and consider joining the group. UBF will continue to meet in the Spiritual Center on most Sundays after the semester ends. On Sundays that the university closes the Spiritual Center there will not be a Sunday morning service. Any students not going home for the summer are welcome to join the group for its Sunday morning worship services at 11a.m.
Student Spotlight: Student strives to work with people Theresa Helwig
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For many students, deciding a career path for their future poses a difficult challenge. Danielle Wagner, a 26-year-old Shippensburg University senior, is one non-traditional student who has gone through the process of selecting not one, but two completely different career paths. Only three years ago, Wagner was cleaning teeth and wearing scrubs. Today, she is completing an internship working with people as a social worker. Wagner’s career interests changed drastically in 2012 while taking a trip to New York City. According
to Wagner, she was walking down the sidewalk when an attempted car bomb detonated only 10 feet from her. If the car bomb had not failed to detonate successfully, the outcome of the bombing would have been much worse. As it was, Wagner was not injured during the incident. The event, according to her, made her reevaluate her life as it was. “It made me realize every day is a gift and I thought I could be doing more with my life. I spent the rest of the summer pondering my purpose in life,” Wagner said. In January of 2011, Wagner enrolled at Shippensburg University and began studying social work. She said through social work, she would really
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Wagner decided to reevaluate her life when an attempted car bomb almost killed her. She decided to enroll at SU to further her studies.
be able to help people. Returning to school as a non-traditional student posed some difficulties for Wagner. “It was challenging at first to get connected to everyone since most people already knew each other,” Wagner said. After taking more classes with the same group of people in her major, she soon found herself with a close-knit group of friends who shared her interest in social work. Wagner said she was very happy with the overall transition when enrolling at SU. She had previously received her dental assistant training at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and therefore had credits to transfer. “Ship worked closely
with HACC. It was a smooth transition and they didn’t miss anything,” Wagner said. Wagner, who will graduate in May 2013, already has hopes and plans for the future. She has been accepted into the social work graduate program. After she receives her master’s degree, Wagner hopes to work with policies and education prevention, known as macro social work. In the end, Wagner can be viewed as a role model for the many students who may not have decided yet what their future holds for them. Her story shows others that changes can be made at any point during their lives.
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While most students spend their time partying, Elizabeth Rachlin devotes her time to helping others battle cancer. Rachlin, a junior at Shippensburg University, was involved in running this year’s second annual KupKakes for Kris 5K run. She is a communication/ journalism major at SU, with an emphasis in public relations, and she used her knowledge and experiences of event planning and PR to put together this year’s charity event. The event took place on Sunday, April 14 and helped raise more than $1,000 for Kukpakes for Kris, a charity that aids families financially with the costs of cancer treatments. Raising so much money was important to her, be-
cause it was a major improvement from last year. Through social media promotions, word of mouth and blog posts, Rachlin was able to get 30 runners for the event. The preparation for the 5K began five months ago and with the help of her committee team, she was able to get local companies involved with the charity. Rachlin and her group sent out more than 20 donation letters and soon companies like Sheetz, Planet Fitness, Select Diner and Volvo Construction were able to provide things like cupcakes, bottled water for the runners and gift cards for participants. On her love for giving back Rachlin said, “Charity is something that is really important to me. Working on an event for so long and seeing such a great outcome makes all the hard work worth it.” She is also involved with Public Relations Student
Society of America (PRSSA) and helps out with SU’s radio station WSYC-FM 88.7. She also participated in this year’s WSYC event “Up All Night”, in which she had an on- air time slot of 3 a.m. and gave away the prize of two tickets to see Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z to a lucky student. On the importance of staying active at Shippensburg University, Rachlin said, “I think it’s important, especially for our major to get involved with student media so you can get real experience.” Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and going to the beach frequently in the summer. She is also a huge running fanatic and played field hockey for 13 years. After she graduates from SU, Rachlin hopes to pursue a career as a traveling event planner.
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Elizabeth Rachlin helped raise more than $1,000 for Kupkakes for Kris, an organization that helps families financially with cancer treatments. Rachlin plans to be a traveling event planner in the future.
Recipe of the Week: Pizza Casserole Ingredients: 1/2 box of macaroni noodles 1 jar of tomato sauce (Ragu, Prego, etc.) 1 teaspoon of olive oil 2 bags of shredded cheese (any kind) 1 pack of pepperoni (optional) 1 and one half teaspoon of oregano Instructions: 1.) Bring a full pot of water and teaspoon of olive oil to a boil. 2.) Pour in noodles once the water is boiling. 3.) Boil noodles until soft and then drain. 4.) In a separate bowl, mix tomato sauce, 1 bag of shredded cheese, half the pack of pepperonis, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and any other toppings you would like to add (sausage, peppers, onions, etc.). 5.) Pour noodles into the same bowl and mix contents. 6.) In a 9x13 pan, spray the bottom with non-stick cooking spray and pour contents into the pan. 7.) Sprinkle the other pack of shredded cheese on top of contents in pan. 8.) Layer the other half of pepperonis to the top of pan and sprinkle one half teaspoon of oregano over casserole. 9.) Bake casserole in oven at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes (until cheese is bubbling). Photo courtesy of www.tastykitchen.com
Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes and enjoy.
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Act V’s ‘Family Dinner’ leaves audience in stitches Samantha Ray Guest Writer
The Memorial Auditorium was roaring with laughter Friday night at the premier of Cory Stevens’ play “Family Dinner.” The Shippensburg University students and general public that came out to see Stevens’ first play were not disappointed. The play began at 8 p.m. Friday night, and the audience began laughing as soon at the first actor walked on stage. The audience was only silent for a few brief moments throughout the play. “Family Dinner” was definitely a comedic hit. The audience watched intently as the Smith family gathered and tried to prepare to sit down and have a dinner together as a family. The comedy centers on the daughter, Sarah, played
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by SU’s Ali Jones, bringing her boyfriend Peter, played by Shaun Bellamy, to meet her family. Through out the play Peter is attempting to fit in and find approval from Sarah’s family to little avail. All of Stevens’ characters had a comedic feature to them. Sarah’s uncle Justin, played by Christopher Ericson, spent most of the play trying to find out if the Smith house was bugged, while wearing a hat made of tinfoil to prevent the aliens from interfering with his thinking. Alex Kramer, who played the role of Sarah’s uncle Rick kept the audience laughing, as he stumbled around the stage drunk from the beginning of the play. Grammy Smith, played by SU senior Nick Sentman, added a lot of slapstick comedy to the play. From step-
ping on her son John’s foot, played by Daniel Lindgren, with her cane to slowly and dramaticly walking across stage the audience was in constant laughter when Grammy Smith was on stage. “Since I am a senior, I’m glad I had the priviledge to end my college career with such an amazing cast and crew and I’m glad I could do it in drag,” Sentman said. Sarah’s brother John Jr., played by Michael Shipman, kept the comedy rolling with his constant smart remarks and bickering with Sarah. Every character in the play made the audience laugh over and over again. The audience was able to make a connection between one or more of the characters on stage to someone in their own family. Stevens’ play showed that even though no family is flawless, there is always
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Daniel Lindgrin and Christopher Ericson face off. comedy to be found within everday family events and problems. When the play ended around 9:30 p.m. Friday night the auditorium was filled with loud cheering and
applauding. Some members of the audience were even on their feet cheering as the Act V cast returned to stage for their curtain call. Stevens wrote the play and took on the role of di-
rector. Stevens’ first play “Family Dinner” was an outstanding success. The play was also performed Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m.
The Thought Lot rings with the sound of drums David Yearwood Staff Writer
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “drum circle?” You might think of hippies, but at The Thought Lot in Shippensburg, a drum circle is about much more than that. Every fourth Sunday of the month, Nancy Messich “The Drum Lady” holds a drum circle that is open to the community. The drum circle is held at The Thought Lot, a fine arts hub in Shippensburg located at 37 E. Garfield St. “Everybody can participate,” Messich said about the drum circles, “whether they’re special needs or have physical disabilities, everyone can have fun with drum circles.” The event, held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, was a small gathering of very different people all looking for a good way to communicate through music. “When you do get into a
groove, it’s like everyone is as, “a great way to be with in the same space,” Messich friends and to listen to musaid about the feel of the sic from all over the world. It’s just a lot of fun to play.” Messich also has a drum and percussion band called Island Fusion. Her band performs at many different events and plays all kinds of music, from Jimmy Buffet to the sweet sounds of Caribbean steel drum music. For more information about Messich’s band Island Fusion, visit www. nancyandjody.com. event. For more information I participated in a few about The Thought Lot and songs and I was surprised future events, visit The at how it felt to be part of Thought Lot’s Facebook the circle. Messich puts on page. Because of Memoa mix of music from all over rial Day weekend, the next the world to get the beat drum circle at The Thought started and slowly moves Lot will be held on Sunday, into having the music off June 23. Be sure to check out The until all you hear is the mesmerizing sound of the Thought Lot on Facebook at drums. www.facebook.com/TheTh“I think it’s good for chil- oughtLot and online at dren, for families, for adults, www.thethoughtlot.com for for teenagers. I think it’s updates on all of their up good for anybody.” Messich and coming events. also describes drum circles
“I think it’s good for anybody.”
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America’s hottest new pop quartet, Under The Streetlamp, features the dreamy voices of Michael Cunio, Shonn Wiley, Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale Jones. The group specializes in doo-wop derived hits, along with old-time rock ‘n’ roll, Motown-era soul classics and exquisite harmonies. Under The Streetlamp, along with their seven-piece band, are poised to bring the repertoire of The American Radio Songbook of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s (and even some hits from the ’80s) to a whole new audience while simultaneously reminding the original fans why they fell in love with the music in the first place. Under the Streetlamp breathes fresh new life into the music and proves that great music is truly timeless.
Sara Evans Six years after her last studio album, Sara Evans is back with her recent release, “Stronger,” a landmark record filled with the kind of gutsy explorations on life and love that have made Evans one of the most compelling female vocalists of her generation. If people are surprised to hear that Evans is back, its because it did not seem as though she had ever gone away. She continued to tour and maintain close contact with her active fan base. She became an author and has already completed two novels — “The Sweet By and By” and “Softly and Tenderly.” She released a greatest hits collection that included four new tunes, and she is continually remained a favorite with country radio thanks to such hits as “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” “I Keep Looking” and “Perfect.” -All events courtesy of H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Photos courtesy of H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
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Antiques, Hammers, and Bluegrass BRENT SCHEIDEGGER Guest Writer
Antiques, bluegrass music and hardware supplies and services all have at least one thing in common: Beck and Benedict Hardware in Waynesboro. Beck and Benedict Hardware, located at 118 Walnut St., is owned and operated by the husband and wife team Richard and Della Boschert. The Boscherts purchased Beck and Benedict in 1984, and within two years they expanded the shop and began offering antiques. Just three years after that they added a small theater for live bluegrass music. The Boscherts eventually realized that the building was too small, so they moved to their current location in 2000. The business has gone through quite a few transformations over the years but it is still furnished with many of the original pieces from 1915. The hardware store also continues to offer very unique services as well. Richard Boschert does custom glass cutting in a
back room and the shop repairs guitars and toy train sets. The store operates under a motto that Richard calls, “buy by the each.” “If people want to come in and buy one nut and a washer, then I will sell them just one nut and a washer,” Richard Boschert said. “They don’t have to buy a whole box like at the big chain stores.” Every month the Boscherts will hire two bluegrass bands to play in their 200-seat auditorium. Tickets are $14 but children under 12 are free. The bands will each play twice, and refreshments are provided. During the concerts, the antique store is open for people to browse during intermissions. On good nights, the Boscherts say, they get upwards of 50 to 60 people and at least half of them will spend some time in the antique shop. Just in case you cannot make it to the monthly concerts, the Boscherts host what they call the “Old Tyme Jam” every Friday night. Musicians of every skill level are welcome to come and play. During this event, all three parts of the store are open, and the cov-
er charge is $4. Richard Boschert says people will come in to play, buy instruments and learn from other musicians, as well as to hear all the different music. He said that many times people who were there Friday will come back the next week and purchase something they saw in the antique shop or ask for a service they learned about while attending the jam. The Boscherts are both retired and admit that even though large crowds come to the store, running Beck and Benedict is more of a hobby than a money-making venture. Richard would like to see the business stay in the family, but he said he recognized that his sons all have their own full-time jobs and running the store just would not work out for them right now. But Richard is not worried as he says, “I’m not tired yet.” For more information including the stores hours and a full concert schedule, visit the company website at www.beck-benedicthardware.com or call at 717-762-4711.
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Brandi Fitch Staff Writer
It is always a huge risk to start a new series on television, especially when that series is based on the background of a famous fictional character. The outcome of its performance and ratings are unknown and can sometimes do the opposite of what the producers expected. However, this is not the case for the new series, “Bates Motel,” which recently premiered on A&E. Three million viewers tuned in during the premiere on A&E on March 18, skyrocketing the expectations for the series. The show follows the lives of psycho killer Norman Bates and his mother Norma before he branded a knife. After his father’s sudden and mysterious death, Nor-
man and his mother move into a worn-down motel in the small town of White Pine Bay, Ore. for a fresh start. Norma believes they can have fun running the motel together, until one small incident turns their dream home into a magnet for fear and chaos. Add the suspicious and secretive townspeople into the mix and A&E has a heart-racing drama on their hands. We have all come to know little Freddie Highmore, who brings Norman’s character to life in a charmingly frightening way. Highmore has played many youthful and innocent roles in movies, such as “Finding Neverland” and “August Rush.” Yet his most recognizable role is sweet Charlie Bucket from the new adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Who would have ever
thought that innocent little Charlie Bucket would grow up to play such an eerie role as Norman Bates? As creepy as his character may be, Highmore brings a loving personality to Norman, making it difficult not to adore him. Norman’s loving personality revolves around his mother, Norma, played by Vera Farmiga who has starred in “Safe House” and “Orphan.” Farmiga brings “motherly instincts” to a whole new level. Though her character and Norman are very close, she smothers him to the point that he is pressured to stick by her side no matter what the cost. “Bates Motel” never disappoints fans when it airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. on A&E. The suspense and drama grip viewers every week, leaving them counting down the days until the
‘42’ movie review
David Yearwood Staff Writer
Inspirational sports films are a staple of the modern cinema. Often they are filed with humor or spotlight the hard tough roads of the underdog. That long storied tradition of great sports films continues this year with the release of “42.” Jackie Robinson might be the most inspirational story in not just sports but also in the history of the U.S. The story of the first AfricanAmerican major league baseball player is captured so well in director Brian Helgeland’s new film. The film focuses on Robinson’s rise to fame through his minor league career
with the Montreal Royals and his first few seasons in the major leagues with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Chadwick Boseman, who played Robinson, was fantastic in the role. He not only was able to make you believe he was a great baseball player, but the quiet resilience in his performance made you believe in his struggle with the harsh realities of racism. Other than Boseman, the highlight of the film had to be Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford. Ford played Branch Rickey who was the general manager of the Dodgers at the time. Ford’s portrayal of Rickey was an interesting secondary storyline that was a great look into how the sto-
ry of Jackie Robinson was able to happen. It was a difficult task to bring alive the era of Jackie Robinson for the film’s crew. However, Helgeland’s direction made you believe you were in the world of 1940’s baseball. The visuals in the film were fantastic, and it brought the old coliseums of the golden age of baseball back to life. The film looked great and the performances from the entire cast were even better. The only negative I had for this movie was the pacing was slow at times but it did not really take away from the film. It was an excellent movie and I definitely recommend seeing it. I would give this film a 4.5 out of 5.
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“Bates Motel” airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. on A&E next episode. There are only five episodes left until the season finale, but it is easy to catch up with previous episodes on A&E’s website. “Bates Motel” has also
been renewed for a second season in 2014. This television show is highly addicting with new drama unfolding amongst characters every week. I
highly recommend “Bates Motel” if you are looking for a thriller that keeps you wanting more. After watching just one episode, I guarantee you will be hooked.
The Luhrs Center gives back Lance Kopp
Guest Writer A local small town performing arts center has a big heart. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center can be found on the Shippensburg University campus. Entrepreneur H. Ric Luhrs had the idea for the regional performing arts center in hopes of bringing a different type of culture to the area of Shippensburg. The Commonwealth provided funding for 50 percent of the $20 million building while private donors funded the other 50 percent. No university or tuition dollars were used. On average, 55,000 people walk through the center’s doors each year to be entertained by orchestras, musical artists, comedians and sometimes even dog whispers. Every year the center generates more than $1 million in revenue. The Luhrs Center also
employees several SU students in the box office and as backstage crew. SU students can also receive a $5 discount on one ticket with a valid SU student ID. All of these are admirable statistics and qualities for a smalltown performing arts center, but how the center gives back to the university is what is truly impressive. “All of our ticket sales go back to the university,” said Leslie Folmer Clinton, associate vice president of student affairs and director of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. “The Luhrs Center is responsible for all the other non-performance events. We have the university community orchestra concert here. That’s all staffed
and provided out of the Luhrs Center’s operating budget.” The university provides $500,000 for the center’s operating budget, and that rate has remained the same since it opened in 2006. The center is also the home of the music and theater arts departments which include faculty offices, smart classrooms, soundproof piano rooms and a large ensemble rehearsal room. Despite having a university budget, the center operates very much on its own. The way it still manages to donate back to the students and the community is worth more than any monetary amount. For ticket information call 717-477-SHOW(4769).
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Hip-Hop Happenings Roc Nation Sports
Britton Kosier
Staff Columnist Over the past decade, Jay-Z has laid out the blueprint for entrepreneurial success for rappers by investing in ventures ranging from upscale clubs to executive producing the video game NBA 2K13. Recently the Brooklyn-native rapper turned businessman broke new ground by signing New York Yankees’ all-star Robinson Cano, to Roc Nation Sports. Roc Nation Sports is a full-service sports management company led by JayZ and Juan Perez. Other recent, notable signees of the agency include former Notre Dame women’s basketball star and No. 3 pick in the WNBA draft, Skylar Diggins, and Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver, Victor Cruz.
It will be exciting to see how quickly Roc Nation Sports can expand in the near future, as reports are saying it would not be a shock to see LeBron James partner up with his pal Jay-Z. Jay-Z already has his targets set on the top-rated player in the Central Scouting’s final NHL Draft rankings, Seth Jones. Jones is a defenseman for the Portland Winterhawks and son of former NBA player and current Brooklyn Nets assistant coach, “Popeye” Jones. Jay-Z played an instrumental role in bringing the Nets to the Barclays Center in his home borough of Brooklyn, but he had to sell his one-fifteenth of 1 percent stake he had in the team in order to represent athletes under Roc Nation Sports. According to Forbes, Jay-Z turned his initial $1 million investment in the Nets into $2.35 million over the course of nine years. Jay-Z redefines the role of hip-hop entrepreneur with each new, clever business decision he makes. He is making not only rappers, but all business people think twice about how to branch out their brand as a whole.
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Sports Editor Dear Slate Readers: And here it is. I have kept telling myself that this day would never come — that this moment in time would cease to exist if I closed my eyes and wished for one more day. Time listens to no man, I’m afraid. Yes, time has run out for me as a student at Shippensburg University and no words, no advice and no words of encouragement can excuse the complex emotions that have run through me the last few months. Throughout my time as the sports editor for The Slate, I have done what any other student on this staff has tried to do — to further their knowledge in this field, gain some valuable experience and forge new friendships along the way. Luckily for me, I have been able to do more in the year that I was entrenched in this position. I, with the help of a few excellent assistants, have been able to in-
crease the readership in the sports section, have made our sports section more visible through Facebook and Twitter and have made ourselves, what I believe, the No. 1 source for sport’s related news on a studentmedia level. Of course none of that would have been possible without the tremendous work from the SU Sports Information Department. Sports Information Director Bill Morgal and his graduate assistant Kevin Kline have been nothing but helpful and have helped me collect any information that I ever needed. I am thankful to be able to work with a tandem that makes SU sports their livelihood. With the help of tremendous leadership in Chelsea Wehking, Cara Shumaker and my adviser, Dr. Michael Drager, I have found the route in which I want to live my life. Sports were always a hobby before this. Now, it’s a passion that keeps me motivated as I head into a professional career. I will be indebted to Cara and Dr. Drager as the two
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Sam with Big Red at a women’s basketball game. have gone out of their way to help me become the best friend and student that I could possibly become. I could go to the two of them with any problem, any editing tidbit that I needed, etc. Working with the two of them has made me realize what type of man I want to become as I head into the career field just as wide eyed as I was as I headed
into college. However, at least with their knowledge and their tutoring over the year, I will be able to overcome any obstacle that life throws out me. Leaving this position has been a touchy subject since the beginning of this semester. I don’t want to leave a paper that has given me so much, but as the sand runs out, my time must end. I will never forget the friendships, the late nights, the countless stories and the ridiculous antics that went on in the office. The sports section will be left in good hands as Ryan Trexler will take over my position. Although young, Ryan has a drive that I have never seen in an individual before. I have the utmost confidence that he will do a great job next year. For me, I have been fortunate enough to call SU my home for the last four years. I had only one chance to live what many consider as the “best four years” you’ll ever have — and I leave with no regrets. Forever a Raider,
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Track and Field May 3 at at Jim Thorpe Invitational University Park, Pa. Softball May 1-4 PSAC Championships Quakertown, Pa. Baseball April 30 at IUP 3 p.m. May 3 at Mansfield 1 & 3:30 p.m. May 4 vs. MANSFIELD 1 & 3:30 p.m.
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A collective effort helps the Raiders solidify the No. 1-spot in the PSAC East Friday, April 26 Bryan Obarowski
Asst. Sports Editor In the annual Strike Out Cancer doubleheader, the Shippensburg University softball team took Game 1 against Millersville University with a walk-off single in the bottom half of the ninth then followed that victory with a 1–0 defeat on Friday afternoon at Robb Field. Game 1: Makenzie Lynn got the start for SU and had a strong outing. The Marauders did not record their first hit until the sixth inning. Both offenses started slowly. The Raiders had many chances to score, but left several runners in scoring position. In the sixth inning, MU recorded back-to-back singles with one out in the inning, but SU got out of the jam after recording the next two outs.
MU threatened in the top half of the ninth inning with a bases-loaded opportunity, but could not capitalize. MU singled to start the inning, followed by a fielder’s choice. Emily Estep entered the game and then gave up a single to load the bases. Estep forced a double play to end the inning. The Raiders carried the momentum into the bottom half of the ninth to push toward a win. Taylor Weisman started the push with a single through the third-base side. With one out in the inning, Maddie Justice knocked another single to center field. With runners on first and second with one out, Kirstin McClune hit the game-winning single to center field, scoring Weisman to take the first game 1–0. Game 2: SU was unable to score any runs and dropped the decision 1–0.
Saturday, April 27 Estep started Game 2, and had a strong outing coming off her relief win in the first game. Estep gave up three hits, one run and had six strikeouts in her seven innings pitched, but the offense could not manufacture runs. MU scored its only run in the second inning — an unearned run, stemming from a fielding error by the second baseman for SU. SU began to find some momentum in the bottom half of the fifth innings, but ended the inning on a ground out, leaving two runners on base. The Raiders also left two runners on base in the sixth inning. Both runners came from walks, but SU’s offense once again could not capitalize. SU went down quietly in the bottom half of the seventh inning, going down 1–2–3 to end the game.
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Makenzie Lynn recorded 11 strikeouts in Game 1 on Friday afternoon.
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Kiersten Darhower had the game winning hit in Game 2 Saturday afternoon.
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Asst. Sports Editor Eight — the number of games the Shippensburg University softball team has been taken to extra innings to decide a game. On Saturday afternoon the Raiders’ doubleheader against East Stroudsburg University was no different — it took until the 10th inning for SU to pick up a 3–2 victory in Game 1. Game 2 only needed seven innings to decide a winner, as SU pulled out the doubleheader sweep with a 1–0 victory. Game 1: In Game 1 the Raiders sent sophomore Liz Parkins to the circle. The Warriors got to Parkins early when she gave up an RBI single to Haley Thomas in the second inning, putting the Warriors up 1–0. Parkins got some help from her offense in the third inning when sophomore Jessie Trammel got the green light on a 3–0 delivery which she hit toward second base, scoring junior Hilary Lyons and sophomore Emmie Burke, putting the Raiders up 2–1. ESU’s Jamie Smith struck back with a solo
home run to deep left-center field, tying the game 2–2 in the fifth inning. Raiders’ coach Bob Brookens decided to send Emily Estep out to the circle in a relief effort in the fifth inning. Estep did her job, shutting down the Warrior offense from the fifth to the 10th inning, allowing only one hit, one walk and struk out seven along the way. Estep picked up the win, sending her record to an astounding 15–5. Going into the 10th inning both teams looked to push across just one run. With a runner on second due to the international tiebreaker rule, senior Kiersten Darhower delivered. “I was trying to find just any pitch I could hit out of the infield,” Darhower said. A little hit was all it took. Darhower hit a blooper between the Warriors left fielder and short stop. Warrior outfielder Sierra Wagner made a great attempt to catch Darhower’s blooper, but it was just out of the reach of her out stretched arm as it fell into short left field, just far enough to bring home Burke for the game winning run. Game 2: The Raiders sent Makenzie Lynn to the circle for
Game 2 to try and complete the sweep of ESU. Lynn went the distance for the Raiders and picked up her sixth win of the season, allowing only two hits and striking out just two through her seven innings of work. The Raiders’ lone run came in the fifth inning when Rachel Shumway capped off a 15 pitch at-bat with a home run to left field. “I was just looking for a strike to hit,” Shumway said. Shumway finished the day 1-for-1 with one RBI and a walk. The Raiders played stellar defense in Game 2, especially from Darhower who made a diving catch in the seventh inning to keep the Warriors off of the base paths. SU’s defense has been stellar across the board this season. With the victories the Raiders solidified the No. 1 spot in the PSAC East with a 30-9 overall record. The Raiders will begin its quest for the PSAC Championship on Wednesday afternoon. “I think we just need to work on our hitting a little bit more,” Darhower said. PSAC playoffs begin on May 1 at Quakertown’s Veterans Park.
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Men’s track and field continue to dominate at Paul Kaiser Classic Kirkland, Waithe and Ramsey all put on impressive performances in jumps
The Shippensburg University men’s track-andfield team had an impressive effort at its only home event of the season, posting seven NCAA provisional qualifiers, breaking three meet records and totaling 39 conference qualifying performances on a picturesque Saturday at the Ninth Annual Paul Kaiser Classic held at Seth Grove Stadium. In the field, a pair of jumpers posted season personal records and provisional marks that should get them to nationals. Freshman Jalen Ramsey convincingly won the high jump by clearing 6 feet, 9 threefourth inches. Ramsey now leads the PSAC and ranks 12th in Division II for his performance. Across the infield, sophomore Steve Waithe was one of two competitors to break the meet record in the triple jump. Waithe landed an impressive mark of 50 feet, 2 1/2 inches that puts him
atop the PSAC and ranks him seventh in Division II. Waithe was an All-American last season in the triple jump as a freshman. Senior Herman Kirkland posted an NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the long jump for the second consecutive day. He followed up his Friday effort at the Penn Relays (24 feet, 3 1/2 inches) by placing second on Saturday with a mark of 24 feet, 2 1/2 inches. The Raiders were thoroughly impressive on the track, winning five events and the 4x100-meter relay. Junior Matt Kujawski broke the meet record in the 200 meters — winning in a personal-best time of 21.68 seconds — and posted a second-place time of 10.72 seconds in the 100 meters. He ranks first in the PSAC in both events. SU went 1-2-3 in the 800 meters, with senior Joel Flott and sophomore Tom Kehl posting NCAA provi-
sional qualifying times and junior Dan Dreeman placing third. Flott established a new meet record with a splendid personal record of 1:51.71, while Kehl crossed the finish line in 1:52.36. The two men rank third and fifth respectively in a talented and deep PSAC pool of 800-meter runners. Sophomore Eric Bologa posted another NCAA provisional qualifying time in the 400-meter hurdles, finishing second with a time of 52.84 seconds. Bologa was also SU’s pace-setter in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing in 15.57 seconds. In throws, sophomore Derek Nothstein threw another impressive NCAA provisional qualifier in the javelin. His first-place mark of 207 feet, 3 inches bested SU alum and former national champion Nate Reider. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information
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Herman Kirkland had a stellar performance in the long jump on Saturday.
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Women’s track and field finds success at Paul Kaiser Classic
The Raiders totaled 39 PSAC qualifiers in Saturday’s home meet
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Katie Wiechelt placed third in the 3K steeple on Saturday afternoon. The Shippensburg University women’s track and field won nine events and posted three NCAA provisional qualifying times on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Seth Grove Stadium, tallying 39 conference qualifying times and marks at the Ninth Annual Paul Kaiser Classic. Senior Caitlin Stuetz won the 100- and 400-meter hurdle competitions with season personal records and NCAA provisional qualifiers. Stuetz won the 100 in 14.33 and aced the 400 in 1:02.13 — increasing her PSAC lead in both events. A national qualifier last season in the 400 hurdles, Stuetz currently ranks 21st in the NCAA rankings. Freshman Megan Lundy improved her personal best in the 400 meters to 56 seconds, a NCAA provisional qualifier which affirms her lead in the PSAC standings. Lundy was one of four Raiders to compete in the 400 meters on Saturday, and all of them finished in the Top 5 with outdoor career personal records.
Sophomore Bri Fells placed second with a new collegiate personal record of 56.62 seconds that puts her second in the conference rankings behind Lundy. Sophomore Cassie VanEtten placed fourth in 58.39 seconds and junior Monique Clemons was one spot behind in 58.53 seconds. SU was victorious in both the 4x100- and 4x400-meter relays. Courtney Martin, sophomore Lauren Ellsworth, Danesha Butler and Monique Clemons teamed up to complete 400 meters around the track in 47.44 seconds. Clemons, Fells, Stuetz and Lundy aced the 4x4 in 3:52.49. Both efforts are new season bests for the team. In the field, senior Sarah Brotzman won the discus with a meet record of 140 feet, 9 inches that keeps her atop the conference rankings. Freshman Brianna Davis achieved a personal record throw of 123 feet, 8 inches that placed her fourth in the league rankings.
Junior Lyndsay Barna landed a personal record long jump of 18 feet, 1 1/4 inches that moves her to sixth in the PSAC rankings. It is the second jump of Barna’s outdoor career that she has landed over 18 feet. Junior Cree Banks picked her conference qualifier in the triple jump with a mark of 35 feet, 3 1/4 inches. Senior Erin Flick placed second in the high jump by clearing 5 feet, 3 3/4 inches while junior Ellie Ressler took second place in the pole vault by clearing 11 feet, 4 1/4 inches. SU had five javelin throwers among the Top 6 finishers. Junior Ashley Merton won with a throw of 130 feet, 1 inch. Freshman Marla Thomas posted a huge personal record of 129 feet, 2 inches to place second and put her all the way up to sixth in the league rankings. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information
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Raiders sweep Golden Eagles on senior day
The Raiders honored seven seniors and picked up crucial PSAC wins Saturday Chelsey Scalese Staff Writer
Senior Tom Bush helped lead the Shippensburg University baseball team to a weekend sweep over Clarion University, while celebrating alumni and senior day from Fairchild Field. The Raiders shut out CU in the first game 5–0 and won the second game 13–2 to complete the sweep. Bush struck out four batters in six innings while earning his fifth win of the season. SU took a 2–0 lead in the second after fresh-
man Mike Marcinko’s first career home run. The Raiders’ seven seniors, Simon Beloff, Bush, Kyle Hollingsworth, Cody Kulp, David McKolosky, Josh Scott and Tyler Shover were honored in between games at the senior day ceremony. Senior Josh Scott started Game 2 for the Raiders, Scott has not played a game all season due to injury. After the first batter junior Pat Kregeloh replaced Scott and pitched four innings for the Raiders. Kregeloh recorded 6 strikeouts in four innings of work. Sophomore
Kevin Richter, junior Austin Bartley, freshmen DJ Kinna and Thomas Swartz each pitched an inning during the doubleheader. The Raiders used a bases loaded wild pitch and a double from junior Cal Hogan to take a 4–1 in the third. With junior Michael Douglas’s two-run double, SU’s bats exploded as it claimed a 13–2 victory over CU. The Raiders play at Indiana University of Pa. today at 3 p.m. SU will finish the regular season next weekend against Mansfield University.
Cal Hogan (middle) propelled SU to victory on Saturday afternoon.
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Michael Douglas knocked in two runs on three hits in Game 2 for SU.
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Jimmy Spanos went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in Game 1 Saturday afternoon.
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SU dropped its last two season games, falling out of playoff contention The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team closed out its regular season on Saturday afternoon with a competitive 13–12 road loss to PSAC foe East Stroudsburg University despite hat tricks from sophomore Sheila Johnson, senior Roxanne Brown and junior Bennett Widlake. Widlake added two assists and three draw controls for the Raiders (5–12, 3–8 PSAC) while senior Lindsey Kennedy contributed four assists, a goal and three draw controls of her own. Junior Kayla Dalzell had a goal and an assist, junior Amanda Krok scored a goal and caused three turnovers and sophomore Courtney Kennedy provided two helpers. Junior Liz French scooped up seven groundballs and gathered three draw controls.
The Warriors (3–13, 2–9) got off to an early 2–0 lead before three Raider goals in the span of three minutes gave the visitors the lead eight minutes into the game. ESU took the lead back, however, with four consecutive goals for a 6–3 advantage, but SU scored three times in the final 10 minutes to cut its halftime deficit to 7–6. The two teams traded goals for the first six scores of the half, with Lindsey Kennedy tying the game 30 seconds into the period before Johnson and Krok also netted equalizers. Down 10–9 with under 16 minutes left, the Raiders scored back-to-back goals in the span of 22 seconds to take an 11–10 lead. The Warriors then scored three in a row to grab a two-goal, 13–11 advantage with 4:58 left — the first lead of more
than one goal by either team in the second half. The season-ending loss brings to a close the careers of SU’s five seniors — Brown, Chrencik, Erin Hains, Lindsey Kennedy and Jenna Simmons — that contributed to 29 wins over the past four seasons and racked up 160 goals, 114 assists, 383 groundball pickups, 228 draw controls and 154 caused turnovers. Kennedy wrapped up one of the most decorated careers in program history, as she set the all-time assists record with 94–15th-most all-time in PSAC history — and sits tied for seventh on the all-time goals list with 112. Kennedy also tallied 157 groundball pickups, 168 draw controls and 64 caused turnovers in her career. -Courtesy of SU Sports Information
Sheila Johnson finished the season with 24 goals and 10 assists.
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Liz French gathered seven ground balls in Saturday’s tough loss.
Lindsey Kennedy finished her career with 94 assists, the most in SU history.
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