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Freshmen election results announced
Emma Tennant Asst. News Editor
Chase Slenker, who won by write-in, and Ashley Smith were elected as the Shippensburg University class of 2023 Student Government Association (SGA) representatives. Throughout the past few weeks, the SGA held multiple events to draw the attention of first-year students toward six candidates, who were all running for two senatorial positions in order to represent the class of 2023. The official candidates for this year included Smith, Sasha Bretous, Riley Brown, Andrew Hare, Mia Randall and Ian Thompson. All six candidates provided promising statements to aid them in last week’s election, which ran from Monday, Sept. 16, and ended on the following Thursday. The first-year class had an excellent turnout this year, according to Student Trustee Stephen Washington who is in charge of elections for the SGA. With the recent transition to a new Ship Link platform, Washington said there is no access to prior election turnout information. However, Washington reported that approximately 260 first-year students partici-
pated in the election. Washington praised Smith, Slenker and all of the candidates. “These emerging student leaders will go on to become crucial leaders within our campus community and eventually the world,” Washington said. Prior to the election, Slenker broke a procedural rule and was removed from the ballot, according to information posted on the Shippensburg University New Student Orientation app. Despite the setback, Slenker still ran as a write-in for student advocacy — and was able to walk away with one of the senatorial positions. Both Slenker and Smith have put in a lot of effort into getting publicity from first-year students, through posters, social media, communication with other first years and by other means. Slenker spent the weeks leading up to the election on building connections with other first-year students and highlighting his efforts of being active on campus. See “ELECTION,” A3
SU holds Constitution Day celebration Hannah Pollock Managing Editor
Shippensburg University held its annual celebration of Constitution Day on Sept. 17. The day kicked off with SU President Laurie Carter and students of Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School reading the Preamble outside the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library. In the evening, students were invited to the Grove Forum for the keynote address, “Is Nothing Safe from Polarization? Changing Views of the Separation of Powers,” by Douglas Harris, a professor of political science at Loyola University Maryland. Before Harris began his lecture, SU political science professor Steven Lichtman, joked with the nearly-full room of students, staff and faculty, citing the irony of the reason why they were gathered. He explained that in 2004, West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd sponsored legislation which required that any school receiving federal funding should offer educational programming about
the Constitution on Sept. 17. “We are required to speak about a document that famously has a free speech clause,” Lichtman said. After an introduction from Lichtman, Harris took to the podium, focusing his lecture on his observations of American constitutionalism, the decline in the trust of government and situational constitutionalism. He explained that today’s climate in Washington is related to situational constitutionalism. He cited how Democrats will praise a Democrat president for using executive orders, but will say a Republican president who is using the power is issuing too many. “Failure of constitutional consistency has plagued the left and the right,” Harris said. He said both parties use the constitution to fit the moment in which they find themselves. Harris added the strategic element of politics of distrust, is only distrust the elements of government your party does not control. Harris explained that par-
ty lines affect how strictly members follow and interpret the Constitution in today’s political climate. He quoted Rufus Miles, a former government official: “Where you stand on separation of powers questions depends on where you sit,” furthering his observation of the current government. Harris encouraged the audience to develop their own constitutional values, principles and interpretations not based on the politics of the moment. He also stressed the importance of reading and knowing the rights the document holds. “Would you like to be judged in 10-20 years by how firmly you stuck to them [the principle]? Harris asked. “Even when it works to the benefit of your political opponents? And to the detriment of your allies in the short term?” He closed with some words of advice to the audience on how to overcome the problems of today’s society. “Read the Constitution… Read it again and read it frequently,” he said.
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Shippensburg University President Laurie Carter reads the Preamble of the Constitution with Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School students outside the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library on Sept. 17.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
SU joins millions in global climate protest
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Members of the Green League, an environmental club at Shippensburg University, held signs in the academic quad as part of global climate protests to demonstrate their grievances with climate change. Read the story on A2.
PASSHE, APSCUF reach agreement ‘in principle’ Hannah Pollock Managing Editor
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) announced on Thursday that negotiators representing the organizations have reached an “agreement in principle” for a new faculty contract. According to a joint APSCUF and PASSHE press release, negotiators reached an “agreement in principle” on Sept. 18 for the faculty contract between PASSHE and APSCUF. The announcement comes after five consecutive days of interest-based bargaining (IBB) that began on Sept. 14 at Dixon University Center in Harrisburg. For this faculty contract, the state system and APSCUF have engaged in interest-based bargaining, which focuses on collaboration instead of traditional exchanges of contract proposals. Negotiators met for a total of 21
days since talks began in mid-May, according to the release. When negotiations began, Kara Laskowski, president of SU’s chapter of APSCUF, said “IBB is supposed to be a better way to conduct the negotiations.” The most recent contract expired on June 30. However, the contract remains in effect until a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified, the release said. “I believe that the agreement in principle represents a historic advance in the process of creating a shared vision of how our universities should operate to best serve our students,” said APSCUF President Ken Mash. He added that the principal components of the agreement “are fair,” citing the agreement addresses faculty concerns and establishes a solid foundation for the future of public higher education in Pennsylvania.
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Week of Human Understanding to encourage ‘deep civil discourse’ Hannah Pollock Managing Editor
Shippensburg University’s annual Day of Human Understanding has been extended to an entire week. The week, which begins on Sept. 30, focuses on coming together as a community to talk about important issues, according to Daniel Velez, chief equity, inclusion and compliance officer and Title IX coordinator. Velez said SU has historically held a single Day of Human Understanding, but this year it has been extended to a week with multiple events. The week will kick off in a more “creative and organic way” with an Open Mic Night on Sept. 30 at McFeely’s Coffeehouse featuring students’ Civic Poetry, according to Velez. “We want to center the students’ voices to demonstrate that our students really, truly understand the nature of civic responsibility,” Velez said. The poetry will focus on civic responsibility, engagement and national identity.
On Oct. 1, the campus community will have the opportunity to interact with “Favorite Student Meals” during dinner at Reisner Dining Hall. Recipes were submitted via essay by students in the First-Year Experience class and the winners will have their recipe made by chefs for the campus community to taste. “Students will be invited to be guest chefs in the kitchen to help make sure chefs get the recipe just right,” Velez explained. He said the connections made over food can aid in the forming of a connection and civil discourse promoted throughout the week. “It can be used to break down a barrier and allow us to engage in deep and civil discourse on very difficult topics,” Velez said. Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Journalist Eli Saslow will be the featured speaker on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. See “HUMAN,” A2
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A2 “PASSHE,” from A1 PASSHE Board of Governors Chair Cindy Shapira said the agreement is another milestone of the system redesign. “We’ve achieved that goal together. Reaching this milestone is another example of what the system redesign is all about — working together to solve complex problems with the shared understanding of our common interests and always putting students at the center of everything we do,” she said. PASSHE Chancellor Dan Greenstein
praised the decision. “Along the way, we built lasting relationships that will serve us well as we collaborate to create a better future for our students, our 14 universities and our Commonwealth,” Greenstein said. Legal counsel for APSCUF and the state system will continue to finalize language before a tentative agreement is available for APSCUF members. The ratification process will begin after the language is completed, according to the release.
SU joins millions in global climate protest Samuel Fegan Staff Writer
Shippensburg University students and faculty beat the heat on Friday to join millions of others in the worldwide fight to raise climate change awareness. SU’s environmental club, Green League, organized a protest midday outside the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library to promote climate change awareness and prompt action. Students and faculty on protest were equipped with signs to demonstrate their grievances with climate change. “Make the earth great again” and “stop denying our earth is dying” were only a few of the many signs brought by protesters. Protesters used chants and signs to grab the attention of students walking through the academic quad on their way to classes. “The earth is dying and it’s our fault,” was one of many mantras used during the protest. Junior Luke Hershey, a participant in the
protest, voiced his concerns of the potential impact climate change will have on environmental sustainability. “By the end of this century one billion people will be displaced by rising sea levels. Where will they all go?” Hershey said. Green League President junior Paige Steffy hopes the protest will encourage students to advocate for the issue of climate change more. “Hopefully this will get students more active in combating climate change and convince them to vote for candidates who want to combat climate change,” Steffy said. While it may seem hard to make a difference, Steffy said there are many ways to get involved. “Reducing water use and using a reusable water bottle are two easy things students can do to make a difference,” Steffy said. SU was among many across the world to participate in the climate protests across the world on Friday.
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Three Mile Island nuclear power plant’s shutdown is imminent Marc Levy
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The final shutdown of Three Mile Island, where 1979’s terrifying partial meltdown became a landmark event in the life cycle of nuclear power in the United States, is imminent. Exelon Corp. officials said the plant will stop producing electricity around noon Friday, following through on a decision the Chicago-based energy giant made in May after it became clear that it would not get a financial rescue from Pennsylvania. The accident that destroyed Three Mile Island’s Unit 2 badly undermined public support for the energy source: No nuclear plant that was proposed after the accident has been successfully completed and put into operation in the United States. Edwin Lyman, acting director of the nuclear safety project for the Union of Concerned Scientists, said the steps to shut down a reactor are similar to when the plant temporarily shuts it down for a refueling outage. The first step will be to
insert control rods to stop the nuclear fission chain reaction in the reactor core. The control rods — made of minerals and soft metals — absorb neutrons and make it impossible for nuclear fission to continue. The core remains hot, and heat removal systems must cool it down gradually to avoid cracking the reactor vessel before the fuel rods are removed to a spent fuel storage pool at the plant, Lyman said. He said he also expects plant operators will disconnect Three Mile Island from the electric grid. As the economics of the nation’s aging nuclear fleet have deteriorated, seven plants — eight reactors — have closed in the last eight years, leaving 97 operating, although several more are slated to close. That has sent nuclear power plant owners in search of financial aid from states. Three Mile Island’s Unit 1 opened in 1974 and is licensed to operate through 2034. Shutting it down will cut its life short by 15 years, but Exelon has complained that
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Members of Shippensburg University and PSECU celebrated the renovation of the PSECU Financial Education Center Wednesday morning.
SU, PSECU celebrate completion of financial center renovations Hannah Pollock Managing Editor
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) unveiled its newly renovated Financial Education Center on Wednesday morning at Shippensburg University. SU President Laurie Carter, members of the administration, Shippensburg University Student Services Inc. (SUSSI), students and PSECU representatives were among those in attendance. The center, located on the ground floor of the Ceddia Union Building (CUB), offers financial resources and advice to anyone — not just those with accounts. According to a press release, the SU Financial Education Center is one of 24 centers which offer assistance to the institution’s campus community members — students, faculty, staff and alumni. “Shippensburg University is thankful for PSECU’s commitment to serving our students,” SU Media Relation Manager Megan Silverstrim said. “This commitment is
evident in their eagerness to improve accessibility through this remodel project. We share a mutual goal of student success and we are honored to continue what has been a great 14-year relationship.” The center also offers jobs and internships for students. Since opening in 2005, PSECU representatives said 84 paid student interns have been employed at the center. Before the ribbon cutting ceremony, Carter shared her appreciation for PSECU’s commitment to the campus community. “While the financial center renovation is beautiful and bright, it strikes me that it is symbolic of the futures PSECU has made this investment in the bright futures of Shippensburg University students,” Carter said. PSECU President George Rudolph echoed Carter and added: “Through our education centers, we offer students access to a financial institution that can make a positive impact on their lives long after they graduate.” He also said he hopes initiatives like PSECU’s Financial Education Centers will
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the plant is losing money in competitive electricity markets where it contends with a flood of cheap natural gas and renewable energies that benefit from state-based subsidies. Three Mile Island also faced particularly difficult economics because the 1979 accident left it with just one reactor. Decommissioning Unit 1, dismantling its buildings and removing spent fuel could take six decades and cost more than $1 billion, Exelon estimates, although companies specializing in the handling of radioactive material are buying retired U.S. nuclear reactors and promising to do it in under a decade. The destroyed Unit 2 is sealed and its twin cooling towers remain standing. Its core was shipped years ago to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory. What is left inside the containment building remains highly radioactive and encased in concrete. Work to dismantle Unit 2 is scheduled to begin in 2041 and be completed in 2053, its owner, FirstEnergy, has said.
According to Velez, Saslow presents an opportunity for discourse in deep civility through the central character, Derek Black, in his book “Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist.” “He [Black] struggled to understand his own identity and perspectives in relation to the perspectives of others,” Velez explained. “When he got to college, what he thought he knew about the world was challenged. But he was challenged by other students in a very compassionate, very civil way.” Velez added in order to be deeply civil, individuals must connect in the head and the heart. “It is very challenging to do when the perspectives are so volatile and dramatically different,” Velez said. In the book, Black, who grew up around white nationalism, goes to college and confronts his views through weekly Shabbat dinners with a fellow student. Through this civil discourse Black eventually begins to question everything behind his worldview. Following Saslow’s presentation, students
“help build a Pennsylvania made by a stronger well-educated, financially savvy workforce.” “That’s why our Financial Education Centers on college and university campuses around the state are so important. It’s also why we’re investing in the remodel of the Shippensburg University center to ensure the location remains as effective as possible in offering financial education and learning opportunities to those who can really benefit,” he said. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the center hosted a “Fall Bash” at which students could eat, play games, take photos and earn prizes while learning about finances and what PSECU offers. Allison Gayer, PSECU campus community manager at SU, said the center is open daily and offers financial information and presentations to students and campus groups. The center will host a Financial Reality Fair on Nov. 7 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the CUB. A meal voucher will be provided for all participants.
will be invited to Reisner to continue the discussion. On Thursday, Oct. 3 students will have the opportunity to attend a “Debriefing Conversation” at 3:30 p.m. in Ceddia Union Building Room 125. “The debriefing allows a period of time for closure through discussion,” said Velez. The debriefing will follow up on topics raised in Saslow’s presentation including race, racism and how food can be used as a tool to have open-minded, civil discussions. He added the setting may be more suitable for everyone’s voices to be heard for those who do not like speaking at larger events. Velez explained the week will encourage the campus community to experience new ideas and differences that they do not have a home. “Views are supposed to be challenged at college,” Velez said. “When you feel a little uncomfortable, your world views stretch a little.” All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance at (717) 477-1161.
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All senators were in attendance except Vice President of External Affairs Logan Wert and Senator Joshua Bream. Their absences were excused.
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Megan Nardi was sworn in as the new Residence Hall Association (RHA) senator.
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September 24, 2019
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Campus Police Briefs
Man charged with possession of firearm, marijuana
SU Police were on patrol in the G-1 parking lot when they stopped to check on the welfare of individuals in a parked Jeep Cherokee. Officers said when they spoke with the two occupants of the vehicle, a woman was found to be under the influence of alcohol. She gave police a fake name but was later identified to be Sarah McMenamin. The man, identified as Andrew M. Hoover, was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm and a small amount of marijuana. McMenamin was charged with underage drinking and providing false identification to law enforcement. Hoover was charged with possession of a stolen firearm and marijuana. Hoover, who is not a student at the university, was transported to the Cumberland County Prison for processing. Man cited for underage drinking, littering SU Police were on patrol in the G-1 parking lot around 12:48 a.m. on Sept. 22 when they saw a male carrying an alcoholic beverage. Officers said they approached the male, Cody Everly, who tucked the can under his shirt and then threw it on the ground. Police administered a breathalyzer test which indicated an estimated a BAC of .043, despite Everly denying drinking any alcohol. Everly was cited for underage drinking and scattering rubbish.
State Police Briefs Man charged with possession of marijuana Pennsylvania State Police pulled over 21-year-old Devin George, of Harrisburg, on Sept. 7 around midnight near Prince Street and Old Main Drive for a traffic stop. Police said upon further investigation, officers found a small amount of marijuana. Charges are being filed through Magisterial District Court. Man cited for harassment Pennsylvania State Police responded to a call for inactive domestic violence at a location on Sunbeam Court on Sept. 15 around midnight. According to police, 20-year-old Messiah Anderson, of York, pushed his 18-year-old girlfriend to the ground and grabbed her neck during an argument. He was cited for harassment. Woman to be charged with drug possession Pennsylvania State Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Queen Street and East King Street at around 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 6. A woman, identified as Leigha Crawford, was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. Charges are being filed.
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Commentary: Storming Area 51 the best use of time, manpower?
Jonathan Bergmueller Editor-in-Chief Millions pledged to join the raid on Area 51 Friday, Sept. 20, through a Facebook event created in jest by a 21-year-old from California. In anticipation of the event, the town of Rachel, outside the military site, stocked up. Locals invested in concert venues in the area for attendees. The United States Air Force pooled resources and placed reinforcements at the base, just in case. And while some dreaded an impending humanitarian crisis when millions would flood the isolated desert, nobody quite knew what exactly would happen. Lincoln County, of around 5,200 residents, withdrew from an emergency fund to prepare for 30,000 attendees to show up, according to a story in the New York Times. The United States Air Force prepared in earnest for the would-be invasion. In the end, it was all for 3,000 people to have a spacethemed costume party and concert in the desert. A lot of people interviewed at the event compared it to a modern Woodstock.
Seth Carlson, an attendee quoted in the New York Times, said, “I can’t tell my kids I didn’t make it to Area 51. This is history.” Based on the on-theground coverage of the event provided by the BBC, New York Times and CNN, I think it is safe to say the Area 51 raid paled in comparison to Woodstock and other great happenings in history. We don’t know the exact figure for the amount of money the Air Force fronted to expand the security of the location, but they did announce that they sent reinforcements to the location. How much money did this cost taxpayers? Did this decrease security from other parts of the nation that needed it more? According to a story posted online by The New York Times, 16-yearold Noah Nelson and his 21-year-old brother Austin drove from Alberta, Canada, to show up at the event. That’s anywhere from a 24-25 hour drive over 1,600 miles to arrive on Friday. He would have at least had to miss school Thursday and Friday to make the trip, if not also Wednesday. Entertainment is entertainment, and all people are entitled to do with their income and property what they wish so long as it doesn’t infringe upon the rights of others. But when internet jokes bridge the divide between digital and reality, who ends up paying? Everyday Americans
did when our tax money had to fund the provisions made in vain for a joke of an invasion that never quite arrived. A practical joke is a practical joke, but when it comes at the expense of the public, it does not make you a comedian; it makes you a clown. No matter how steeped in humor your words are, the rest of the world will react and come to bear the consequences of your actions. The renegade raid of Area 51 happened to coincide with a global climate protest chiefly initiated by students. Shippensburg University students, led by Paige Steffy, gathered in the academic quad for an hour or so, championing signs petitioning action from the government. It does not matter what side of the climate change debate you are on; any action or advocacy yields more good for society than what occurred last weekend in southern Nevada. What objective good could have been accomplished if the Area 51 raiders had decided to instead clean up a beach? Or take the money they spent on gas to arrive in Nevada, and pooled it instead toward a charity of choice? Instead of wasting your time and money to waste others’ time and money, do something with yourself to benefit the world around you. Volunteer, or donate your money to a cause you believe in.
Man to be charged with driving under the influence Pennsylvania State Police conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations near North Queen Street and Richard Avenue around 1 a.m. on Sept. 2. According to police, Wyatt Nixon, was driving while under the influence of alcohol. He will be charged with driving under the influence.
Woman arrested for physical harassment, resisting arrest Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to 10 Hershey Road at around 11:45 p.m. on Sept. 8 to investigate a domestic violence dispute. Police reported that a woman, Carrlynn Gardner Carter, caused a public disturbance and was visibly under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested for physical harassment, and while being taken into custody, began to resist arrest. Carter was physically restrained and handcuffed before being transported to Cumberland County Prison.
“ELECTION,” from A1 Through his campaign, Slenker demonstrated that he believes in being an advocate to all students and listening to all opinions. In the future, Slenker said he wants to work to be involved on campus in order to improve campus life. On the other hand, Smith emphasized during her campaign the importance of building community within the university and making a difference in the local community. She has also talked about diversity and how she plans on helping first-year students find interests they are passionate about through the promotion of programs in a recent speech. Both Smith and Slenker say they plan to put the students first and are committed to representing the class of 2023.
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Axing chocolate milk is no cure for obesity A story published in the New York Post website last week explained New York City public schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is pushing to remove chocolate milk from public schools’ lunches. The reason? To combat childhood obesity. The article lays out the difference between white and chocolate milk: “According to the city Health Department, 8 ounces of local public schools’ chocolate skim milk has 120 calories and 20 grams of sugar, 8 grams of which are added sugar. The same amount of skim white milk has 90 calories and 12 grams of sugar, none added.” Dairy farmers, whose financial straits are already dire and uncertain, disagree and brought in Congress to argue against the decision. However, decisions of this sort should not be made with the corporations in mind, but rather the students. The question that this debate pivots on is this: Are we attacking the real problem? We hate to break it to Mr. Carranza, but eliminating chocolate milk from the diets of
children is not going to make any difference in childhood obesity in urban settings. Not when they come to school hungry, have a sub-adequate meal a la cafeteria, and leave to go home, buy a cheap bag of Doritos or Cheetos and sit at home sedentarily watching Netflix or playing PlayStation. School lunches have suffered for years. We at The Slate remember Michelle Obama’s attempts at making school lunches healthier, which turned cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and French fries into tasteless cardboard cutouts of the real thing. Many rallied against this interference of the government. But maybe the government can make a difference, after all. Funding classes designed to foster an understanding in food groups and how to eat healthy would provide students with tools they need to be healthy. Integrating this education into other classes would also help. Classes on gardening, or food preparation, or culinary theory would benefit students and enable them to leave high school knowing how to prepare a well-balanced meal.
State incentives to get students to a level of bare minimum, as they do for math, English and science by means of standardized testing, would help accomplish this as well. Healthy eating is only half the formula, however. The fact that most children live sedentary lifestyles is another massive impediment to raising a healthy generation. It is easier today than in any other age to get along without doing physical exercise. Instead of rushing home to play in the woods, or have a game of baseball or climb in trees, children are shifting to watching “Stranger Things” and playing “Fortnite.” We live in a digital age, and it is easier than any other age to be physically inactive. This is not always the fault of the children, who are blank slates upon which society must carve out their future. Parks are few and far between, and those that do exist are oftentimes in disrepair and are not safe to let children out to play at. Requiring students to do an after-school sport could help get the physical exercise needed; however, this might not be feasible.
Not all students are pinnacles of athleticism, nor could many schools afford to fund such an overhaul. However, creating tangible milestones for students to achieve in gym class, such as sitting down with them and creating individualized goals for each student based on their physical and athletic abilities and needs, could help teach students responsibility, time management and self-awareness. Too many high school gym class programs fall just short of a joke, and students who do not want to be inactive can easily find themselves unchallenged. Walking laps around a gymnasium won’t stave off obesity, but something is better than nothing. Together, these two cornerstones can help students get on the right path. It might not work for everyone — sometimes, obesity is ingrained in genetics and chance, and there is little some children can do to combat it. However, it remains clear to those who have ventured through the system that the system does not serve students and does not push them to be the best versions of themselves.
Commentary: Term limits not all good
Chase Slenker Guest Columnist
The corruption and inefficiency in the United States Congress is something that almost everyone has come to deal with. Many who see this dilemma turn to Congressional term limits via a constitutional amendment. According to Rasmussen Reports, in 2016, 74 percent of Americans support congressional term limits for all members of Congress. Even many members of Congress have instituted constitutional amendments and pieces of legislation designed to reduce their own terms, including H.J.Res.6 introduced in 2017 by Representative Ron DeSantis (R). Ultimately, Americans say that term limits are a necessary step for reducing corruption and inefficiency in Congress, and many contend would force our rep-
resentatives to better represent the people’s wishes. Political scientists attribute many potential positive outcomes of term limits, with seven key benefits: 1. Federal term limits would bring more ideas to Congress as new people continue to cycle in. 2. People would be more likely to vote, knowing that their elected official would not be “secure in their position” and that their vote would have a greater impact without the incumbency effect 3. Term limits mean that politicians would spend less time worried about reelection. 4. Lobbyists would have a lot less power over members of Congress. 5. It would give newly elected officials more power and equally would diminish the power of senior members. 6. Members of Congress would be less corrupt, because they would have less time to learn how to maneuver Congress to their own personal gain. 7. It would create “rogue politicians” less concerned about reelection and more about their constituents and so they would pursue ideas often criticized for being a “non-electable quality.” These reasons for term limits are pretty substantial and very appealing to most Americans. Despite such wide scale popular appeal, many wonder why they haven’t been passed. The answer lies in the substantial
downsides to term limits that many prominent politicians, party leaders, and political scientists say outweigh the benefits. Their reasoning also is very appealing and is summed up in six different key reasons: 11 Term limits would severely curtail choices for voters. 2. Members would have decreased knowledge of legislative process and lawmaking in Congress, hence leading to ineffective laws, errors and more power given to legislative aids than actual members of Congress. 3. The term limits would limit incentives for members of Congress to become knowledgeable on policy and policy procedure. 4. The limits would automatically kick out a publicly accepted effective member. 5. Due to a lack of knowledge and experience, politicians would turn overwhelmingly to special interest lobbyists for information and guidance. 6. “Rogue Politicians” could go rogue: Knowing they don’t need to worry about being re-elected, they won’t actually represent the people. I hope you can see that term limits aren’t as glorious as they seem to be. Whether or not we should have them is ultimately a personal judgment of whether the potential benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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Ship Life
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Chris Wurtz (right) and Isaiah Snead, one of his assistants, work on the sports section of The Slate, which is published every Tuesday in print and online.
Slater of the Month: Chris Wurtz Jonathan Bergmueller Editor-in-Chief
The first Slater of the Month for the 2019-2020 academic year is sports editor Christopher Wurtz. Wurtz is a senior communication/ journalism major with an emphasis in print and online media. He also has a minor in business. Wurtz has two younger brothers in high school — Jonny is a freshmen and Andrew is a senior. He also has an older sister who recently graduated from West Virginia University. His mother, Lisa, is a Spanish teacher at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and his father, Richard, is an English teacher at Clear Spring Middle School. The desire to become a writer came from his father, according to Wurtz. “He’s a bit of a wordsmith,” he said. Wurtz is a quiet staff member of The Slate, but he is a consistent and hard-working member who is not afraid to break form. His challenge for the first few editions has been to improve the sports section’s design and break out of
the mold of using headlines, photos and stories that stretch across the horizon of the page and instead make the design and layout more fluid and varied. His commitment to quality has been featured throughout the past several editions as he experiments with formatting, which, although it may take more work to assemble, are ultimately more beneficial to the publication as a whole. Wurtz first decided to enter journalism as a young adult graduating from high school. “I can’t be just a sports fan,” he admitted. “What are my best skills that translate into a job?” Sure, he loved sports. But after his father, Wurtz knew words. He had an idea of what he would do — become a writer. Wurtz played baseball as a youth, but switched to running in high school. He ran in both cross country and track, but decided not to pursue another four years as he says running is a mentally grueling sport. In Wurtz’s free time, he leads the club ultimate Frisbee team as its president. The club team is a step above an intramural, but is not the same as an NCAA
sports team. It competes with other schools at tournaments every few weekends. Wurtz says he manages his time by staying on track and hashing out the important things. “I’ve gotten better with time management over three to four years of school,” he said. As a sports fan, Wurtz follows a few different professional teams. In baseball, he likes the New York Yankees as he has family in New York, and in basketball, he is a fan of the Denver Nuggets. However, when it comes to football, he is loyal to the New Orleans Saints. Wurtz said he’s been following the Saints ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated their stadium. He recalls watching the Saints’ first game after rebuilding, and says he has been with them since. Wurtz holds one piece of advice above all others. “Make the most of each day,” he said. Wurtz capture this in a tattoo he has that says, “It’s a great day to be alive,” the name of a song by Travis Tritt.
Parents, family invited to day long campus activities Justin Hawbaker Ship Life Editor
Students can invite their family to the Parents & Family Celebration 2019 on Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. hosted by the Activities Program Board (APB). Events and activities scheduled for the day include breakfast with President Laurie Carter, a back stage tour of H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center and a football game of Ship-
pensburg against Bloomsburg at 1 p.m. in the Seth Grove Stadium. The day is used as a way for parents and families to get to know what students do from day-to-day on campus as well as have a tour of the campus. Students are encouraged to invite their family for this informative day. Visitors can go to the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) front desk for more information on the day of the celebration.
Zen Garden returns to SU Jailah Wilson
Guest Contributor
Students tried their hands at planting gardens at the Activities Program Board (APB) Zen Garden event in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multipurpose room from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Emma Poznick, the office manager and assessment co-
ordinator for APB, said the event was arranged so students could have something in their dorms to make them feel more at home. “They [students] have something beautiful that they can say they made from their own hands,” Poznick said. Upon entering the room, students were given small plastic bags filled with dirt, a pot for the plants, a succu-
lent and more. Students were then motioned over to a sitting area to put the garden together. When asked why succulents rather than other plants, Poznick said they were a good choice because they are so hard to kill. “I forgot one for months and when I came back it was still alive,” Poznick said. “I gave it a little bit of water and
it was thriving again.” Commuter student Taryn Good said it is a great activity for students who also live off campus. “I came because I wanted something small and cute to decorate my room,” Good said. Students can attend other APB events throughout the semester.
APB to host free mini golf in Carlisle Justin Hawbaker Ship Life Editor
Students are invited to participate in free mini golf courtesy of the Activities Program Board (APB) Sept. 26 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Carlisle Sports Emporium. The annual event is only one of many that APB hosts throughout the academic year. Other events include go-karting, trips, movies and campus events. Recent APB events included Sexy Bingo, Pop Culture Trivia, Laser Tag, Zen Gardens and a picnic. Upcoming APB events include a showing of the movie “Mean Girls” on Oct. 3 and a Six Flags Bus Trip on Oct. 5. Students are encouraged to attend events as a way to relax and de-stress after classes. APB will announce upcoming events throughout the remaining semester.
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ShipTALKS: How do you make friends in college?
Question of the Week: What class would you recommend taking?
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“Even though I’m a first semester freshman I’m lucky enough to take ceramics. I love the professor and it’s a great atmosphere.” Jay Didaniele, freshman
“Take Intro to English Language Arts Education because of the open discussion in the class. Sophia Amos, sophomore
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College is a time to branch out and meet new people, but how exactly do you do that? Despite what you may think, everybody else is in the same shoes as you. From meeting people in your residence hall to joining organizations, there are many opportunities to make friends along the way with people who can turn out to be lifelong pals. Each residence hall on campus holds events for people to get together and socialize. Take advantage of this opportunity as you live in proximity to these people. You never know what may come of the relationship. Commuters, do not fret — there are many ways for you to make friends as well. Join a student organization, or even talk to the people around you in class. You have to start somewhere to make friends. There are many different tiers of friendships so do not think you need to be best friends with everyone. It is OK to be friends with people you see occasion-
ally and friends with people you see almost every day. College students have busy lives so time management, even when it comes to having friends, is very important. Friends are great to have when you are feeling down or when you need a study partner. Sitting around and waiting for them to come to you does not work. Friendships are not just for fun; all college students need to network to better prepare for a career post-graduation. Making lasting friendships could lead to better chances of getting the job that you want years down the line. So get out there and begin your friendships. All you have to do is try your best. Sincerely, The ShipTalker
“Take sociology because it opened up a lot of perspectives of society views and aspects.” Madison Groninger, sophomore
Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Spaghetti Shrimp spaghetti is a dish great for any day of the week either alone or with your friends and family.
- 3/4 pounds of spaghetti - 1 lb tomatoes - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 cup of water - 1 lb medium headless fresh shrimp, shells removed & deveined - 4 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped salt and freshly ground pepper to taste - 1 small garlic clove, sliced thin
It takes 30 minutes to prepare this dish. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Serves 4. 1. Boil water for pasta. 2. In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, sauté the garlic in olive oil. Gradually add the tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. 3. Continue to cook on medium-low and after the tomatoes come to a slow simmer, cook for 15 minutes. 4. The water for the pasta should be boiled. Add a handful of salt to the water and add the spaghetti. 5. While the pasta is cooking, add the shrimp to the sauce, raise the heat to medium and cook until the first side turns pink, around 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 6. Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet with the shrimp, reduce the flame to low, and toss the spaghetti to coat with the sauce. Photos by Chaela Williams/The Slate
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
A&E
REO Speedwagon shares the power of music Olivia Riccio A&E Editor
REO Speedwagon came to H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center to spread a message of unity and love by performing their old and new music on Sept. 18. The band was introduced by Charlie Farren, a rock musician who was lead vocalist for bands Farenheit and The Joe Perry Project. Farren played some of his slower rock songs such as “Nobody’s Somebody,” “Hold Me Down and Love Me” and “Old and Young,” which was about his decision to continue being a musician after putting his music on hold to raise a family. Farren also played a song from when he was with the band Farrenheit called “Fool in Love.” His music warmed the crowd up as he incorporated humor into his setlist, joking as he introduced himself. REO Speedwagon then took the stage, lead singer Kevin Cronin wore bright yellow sunglasses, and flung guitar pics that were taped to the back of his mic into the crowd. The band has been around since 1967, and they signed their first recording contract in 1971. Since then, they have
been providing music to fans that has sold 22 million albums and 40 million albums world-wide. Cronin sang a few songs, the screech of the guitar changing the mood from the calm of Farren’s slower rock songs to REO Speedwagon’s faster rock songs. He then introduced the band, Neal Doughty, the only remaining founding member, on the keyboard and piano, Bruce Hall on bass, Dave Amato, lead guitarist and Bryan Hitt on drums and percussion. Cronin jokingly discussed how he was disappointed about not visiting the oldest hardware store to buy a red Radio Flyer wagon in Pennsylvania. Cronin then went on to talk about how REO Speedwagon’s music keeps them young. “We are living proof that rock ’n’ roll will keep you young forever,” he said. With that, he sang “Can’t Fight This Feeling” as proof that rock ’n’ roll can have love songs, too. The band sang “Tough Guys” and “Son of a Poor Man,” then moved into songs from their album “Hi Infidelity,” which Cronin explained was a popular album for them. The band sang “I Wish You Were There” and “Some-
one Tonight,” to which Bruce Hall sang lead vocals. Cronin then shared his story of their trip to Israel, and his mission to talk to the people about the divide that is going on there. He spoke to a man who asked him what kind of songs Cronin sang, and that he should sing songs that unite people and find common ground. Cronin sang his songs on the rooftop of the Bethlehem Peace Museum, and taught him “how powerful music can be” when uniting people. This reminded him of how he toured in Pennsylvania, which was big for the band. Cronin felt so proud when people knew one song. He would never forget that feeling. “The room began to make the connection between the audience and the band. I thought one day, wouldn’t it be cool if we came back to PA one day and the audience knew all the songs?” Cronin said. They then broke into the popular song “Take It On the Run” and the audience stood up as it played. REO Speedwagon played some more of their hits, including “Time for Me to Fly,” “Riding the Storm,” and “Keep on Loving You,” which Cronin explained changed the trajectory of his life when
Photo by Dave Krovich/The Slate
REO Speedwagon formed in the midwest about 50 years ago. They started off as a small band playing shows at colleges in Illinois, and now have toured world-wide. he wrote down the three chords for the song. Cronin kept flinging more guitar pics out at the audience throughout the entire show, all the way up until the
end when they sang their final song. The crowd clapped and cheered when he went on a spree of throwing the pics into the audience. REO Speedwagon closed
with “Roll with the Changes,” and Cronin ended with “Keep on rollin’ Shippensburg, keep on rollin’.”
SHAPE celebrates 20 years of community art Jailah Wilson
Guest Contributor
Photo courtesy of Shippensburg University Marching Band
The Shippensburg University Marching Band will attend the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, Pennsylvania this Sunday. They will perform in front of thousands of people, according to SU Director of Bands Trever Famulare.
Music department sets fall event schedule Ryan Cleary
Guest Contributor
The Shippensburg University music department has a lot in store for the upcoming semester. The Red Raider Marching Band, which will be at the football team’s side for every home game, has its premier show at the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, Sept. 29. “This is considered one of the greatest experiences for marching band members since they will be performing in front of thousands of people,” said Trever Famulare, director of bands at SU. The music department also consists of smaller groups like the brass, string and woodwind ensembles. The brass and string ensemble will be holding a concert on Sunday, Nov. 3, in the Old Main Chapel at 3 p.m. The woodwind ensemble will hold a concert on Sunday, Nov. 17, in the Old Main Chapel at 3 p.m. Both concerts are free to attend. The SU Orchestra will be performing on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Luhrs Performing
Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be unique since the orchestra will be performing a suite from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” This will not only feature the musicians of SU, but will also feature the local ballet as they perform The Nutcracker on stage. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the SU Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers will hold a concert at the Messiah United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. “The choir is working hard to prepare a spectacular program of songs from around the world including works from France, Brazil, Norway and, of course, several Gospel pieces to raise the roof at the end of the concert,” said Elizabeth Shoenfelt, director of the Concert Choir and Madrigals. Madrigal’s Christmas Dinner is one of its time-honored traditions at SU. The dinner features the Madrigal Singers on Dec.6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Main Chapel. Attendees are served a formal sit-down dinner while enjoying a Christmas music performance by the Madrigal Singers. The event does sell out quickly, so make sure to get the tickets in advance through the music department starting in mid-October.
Shippensburg Arts Programming and Education (SHAPE) held a reception to open its exhibit on Friday, Sept. 6., celebrating its 20th year of bringing the arts to the Shippensburg community. SHAPE is a volunteer organization that was founded in 1999, and since has provided a home to promote the arts in Shippensburg. One of SHAPE’s founding members and the current gallery director, Kurt Smith, thought of SHAPE in the fall of 1999 and collaborated with Mary-Margaret Laviska after she told him of how she wanted to gather a group of artists, art lovers and local business owners to support the arts. Since its creation, SHAPE has hosted almost 100 gallery exhibits, held hundreds of art classes, and organized a multitude of events including house tours, arts events, and even created the annual Solstice Arts Festival. In 2004, SHAPE also began its annual Shippensburg high school student art exhibit. SHAPE continues to grow and evolve year after year as the town of Shippensburg expands. The opening reception of its 20th anniversary exhibit had live music, various guest
speakers and food. The exhibit showcases work from artists who have been a part of exhibits in the past along with SHAPE memorabilia. This allows guests to see where SHAPE has been, where it is now, and where it is headed in the future. Many of the works on display included original posters from SHAPE’s arts festivals, a painting of the gallery’s previous location, the original SHAPE logo, and a multitude of paintings, photographs and other works of art. One of the artists, Mona Papoutsis, who has been a member for about two years, uses oil paintings to display scenic art. Mark Wojciechowski, who has been a member for more than 10 years showed off his digital photography and found object art. Overall, the SHAPE 20th Anniversary provided an opportunity for the people of the Shippensburg community to dig deeper and understand a part of the town’s history. Many members see SHAPE as an amazing way to showcase their art and be a part of a community that welcomes and encourages them to put out their best work and to have fun. The gallery hours are listed at www.shapearts.org/exhibits.
Ronnie Milsap concert rescheduled to Oct. 4 Ronnie Milsap’s performance at H. Ric Performing Arts Center has been rescheduled to Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Milsap was originally scheduled to perform on Sept. 19, but was postponed. Milsap is a blind artist with 40 no. 1 singles throughout his career. He has won six Grammy awards, four Album of the Year Awards, CMA Entertainer of the Year, and also is listed in the Country Music Hall of Fame. For more information on the concert and Milsap, visit luhrscenterboxoffice.com/ events.
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September 24, 2019
Alan Parsons Live Project at Luhrs
Photos by Carmine Scicchitano/The Slate The Alan Parsons Project released 10 albums between 1976 and 1987, and has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. VIP tickets to the concert included a personal photograph with Parsons, the preshow, guitar pic set and lyric print.
Alan Parsons has worked with artists like Paul McCartney, The Hollies and Pink Floyd. In 1975, Parsons met Eric Woolfson, who became his manager and later created the combined effort of Alan Parsons Project.
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Billboard Top 10 1. Truth Hurts - Lizzo
6. Ran$om - Lil Tecca
2. Senorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
7. No Guidance - Chris Brown & Drake
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Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept.24 and 25 at AMC Classic 7 in Chambersburg
Alt Fridays with Aubrey and Dr. Carlin: Friday, 2-4 p.m. Uncontested with Nolan and Dylan: Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Flashback Fridays with Brandon and Bradford: Fridays, 7-8 p.m.
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5. Hustlers
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6. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbes and Shaw
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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Sports
Cross Country, E2
Men’s Soccer, E2
RAIDER OF THE WEEK
Name: Jazmin Petrantonio Sport: Field Hockey Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.
Freshman Sydney Gillingham, No. 25, celebrates her first collegiate goal in the Raiders’ 8-0 win over Mercyhurst University.
Field hockey breaks out of slump at home Matt Gregan
Asst. Sports Editor
The Shippensburg University field hockey team currently stands at 3-3 (0-0 PSAC) and is in seventh place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) through their first six games of the season. The offense has struggled through some inconsistent play, getting shutout two times but also exploding for eight goals in Friday’s win over Mercyhurst University. The Raiders began the season with 4-0 and 3-1 wins over Belmont Abbey College and Queens University. The offense was clicking and they were playing like they have over the previous three seasons, all of which ended with a NCAA Division II national championship. However, the team began to struggle over their next three games, all against top teams in the PSAC (Millersville, Kutztown and West Chester). In this three-game stretch, the offense sputtered and scored only a combined two goals. The team lost all
three of those games. During the Raiders’ cold streak, the offense was not able to consistently get the ball deep in the opposing team’s zone. As a result, they were not able to put up a high amount of shots. The Raiders averaged 8.7 shots per game and 5.3 shots on goal per game. The Raiders currently are sixth in the PSAC in shots per game (16.33), a statistic they historically have dominated in previous seasons. Shippensburg’s offense typically plays an aggressive, attacking style of play where they dominate the opposing team and put up over 20 shots per contest. This season, they have not been able to do that on a consistent basis. However, something clicked for the Raiders in Friday’s 8-0 win over Mercyhurst. The Raiders scored eight goals while putting up 26 shots, including 17 shots on goal. Junior Jazmin Petrantonio tallied six goals, tying the SU school record for most goals in a single contest. Petrantonio has the ability
to take over games offensively as she did much of last season (including scoring four goals in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament). She led the PSAC in goals (28) and points (62) last season while helping the Raiders’ become one of the most high-powered offenses in all of Division II field hockey. One of the things that makes her a special player is the ability to use her
stick skills to weave her way through the defense. After her dominant 2018 season, teams have begun to gameplan against her and to prevent her from being able to get deep into their zone. Before Friday’s contest against Mercyhurst, Petrantonio had been held to three goals and three assists in five games to begin the season. She was only taking 4.2 shots per game, which is down
from 6.2 shots per game she was taking last season. Everything worked against Mercyhurst and Petrantonio led the way in the offense’s explosion. If the Raiders are to make another championship run this season, they will need Petrantonio to be more like she was on Friday against Mercyhurst, when she took 12 shots and scored six goals. Another difference between the rest of the season and how the Raiders played against Mercyhurst was the passing. Four of the Raiders’ eight goals were assisted, something that needs to happen more often. The Raiders currently have only seven assists this season, good for fifth in the PSAC. With conference play beginning Saturday against Bloomsburg University, the Raiders have room to improve. Friday’s dominant 8-0 win over Mercyhurst is a good sign that the team is returning to form and that its early-season struggles are behind it.
Position: Midfield/ Forward Class: Junior Major: International Management Hometown: Saenz Pena, Argentina Petrantonio scored six goals in the Shippensburg University field hockey team’s 8-0 win over Mercyhurst University on Friday night. In doing so, she tied the Shippensburg record for most goals scored in a single game. She currently is leading the team in goals (nine) and assists (three).
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Midfielder Kelly Shulenberger surveys the defense.
Women’s soccer drops back-to-back PSAC games Isaiah Snead
Asst. Sports Editor
The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team lost both of its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) matchups this week against Bloomsburg University and Millersville University. The game against the reigning PSAC champion Bloomsburg (5-1-0, 4-1-0 PSAC) on Wednesday evening under the lights was a tight matchup all the way down to the wire. SU (3-3-0, 1-3-0 PSAC) held tough against Bloomsburg’s constant attack as BU was able to get off a total of 35 shots in the game compared to Shippensburg’s 5. Junior Taylor Moore was able to get the scoring started for Ship with a strike into the lower left of the goal in the 40th minute. The Huskies responded quick in the second half with Lauren Hoelke putting a ball in the net on a free kick that just glanced off the fingertips of SU goalkeeper Delaney Shifflett. The rest of the match turned into a defensive battle — both teams were not able to find the net, and overtime looked like it would be needed. However, BU striker Megan Callan knifed through Red Raider defenders with time winding down, and with 4.9 seconds on the clock, rocketed a ball into the top left corner of the net, ending the game 2-1. Even in the loss, SU Coach Rob Fulton was proud of how his team battled. “We played with heart and grit and determination and energy and we just fought out
Photos courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.
Junior Taylor Moore scored her first goal of the season. there,” Fulton said. “They [Bloomsburg] are a very good team and I’m just proud of the way we fought but it’s just hard when you play like that and you don’t get the results that you want.” The Red Raiders were back in action on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon against No. 23 Millersville (5-0-0, 3-0-0). SU was again dominated in the shots category as Millersville got off 24 shots with the Raiders only shooting eight.
Midfielder Laura Fazzini boots a ball downfield against BU.
Millersville has not given up a goal yet in its five games this season, a claim that no other PSAC team can make. Morgan Winchock, Paige Mancini, and Kay Liebl each scored a goal on the way to MU winning 3-0 and remaining undefeated on the year. A bright spot on the Shippensburg team, even in losses, has been junior goalkeeper Delaney Shifflett. Shifflett had double digit
saves in both games with a season high 12 against Bloomsburg and 11 versus Millersville. Many of her saves came at point-blank range and she had a couple standout diving efforts to keep the ball out of the net. “She was fantastic. You can’t really ask for too much more,” Fulton said. “She kept us level and kept us in the game, so hopefully as we keep going forward that’s the kind of performance that she gives for us.”
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September 24, 2019
Raiders’ Corner Field hockey demolishes Mercyhurst University on Friday, 8-0 - Jazmin Petrantonio scored six goals, tying the Shippensburg University record for most goals scored in a single game Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.
The women’s cross country team finished 18th out of the 37 teams in the meet with a score of 448 points.
Cross country builds off of meet at Lock Haven Abby Lee
Guest Contributor
The Shippensburg University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in their second race of the season this past Saturday at Lock Haven University. The meet was one of the largest in the region, leaving the course packed with 375 finishers for the men and 404 for the women. “There were over 400 girls in the race so we really had to get out and place ourselves well in that first mile,” said freshman Isabelle Gulgert. “It was also a lot warmer then everyone had initially expect-
ed which made the race more difficult.” The SU men placed sixth overall out of 32 teams with a score of 241. Freshman Chayce Macknair was the first finisher for the Raiders and fifth for the PSAC conference. Macknair came in at 25:49.5 to take 11th place overall in the 8,000-meter race. “The course consisted of mostly hard compact dirt for much of it along with stones and grass in the other areas,” Macknair said. “It was a really fun time.” Freshmen Andrew Foster was second for the Raiders, running 26:32 to take 42nd
place in his second collegiate race. Macknair thinks the men’s team will slowly progress each meet leading up to the PSAC Championships and hopes the team can compete with Edinboro and Lock Haven – two PSAC men’s cross country powerhouses – at that point in the season. The women’s race was very competitive and dominated by West Virginia with a score of only 15 points. The Raiders took 18th out of 37 teams with a score of 448. Gulgert was the first Raider to finish the 6,000-meter course and 11th PSAC finisher. Gulgert was 39th overall
running 22:51.0 in her second colligate race. “The course was really nice and flat which was had its positives and negatives,” Gulgert said. “The first mile being one of the fastest made it difficult to stay positive and not back off from the competition.” Sophomore Kyra Gerber was the second Raider for the women to finish. Gerber was 92nd overall with a time of 23:54.4 in the 6,000-meter race. Both the men’s and women’s teams will race next on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lehigh University’s Paul Short Run in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
- Sydney Gillingham scored the first goal of her collegiate career - Megan Lay made four saves to record the second shutout of her collegiate career Women’s soccer struggles against Millersville University, losing 3-0 - Delaney Shifflett allowed three goals while also recording 11 saves - Millersville dominated offensively, outshooting Shippensburg 24-8
Volleyball has successful Friday night at Mountain East Crossover event - Gabriella Johnson totaled 35 kills in two combined matches on Friday night - Samantha Webber totaled 27 kills, good for second on the team on Friday night
Photos courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.
Seth Crabbe leads the offense against Millersville.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Helsel/Cal. U. Sports Info.
Max DeVinney makes his first career start for SU.
Red Raider Quick Hits Red Raiders fall 58-7 at Cal. U. • Winston Eubanks racked up 123 yards on 12 receptions • Max DeVinney completed 30-of-49 passes for 281 yards, one touchdown • Tig Spinelli led SU with seven tackles
- SU is currently 8-3 and in fourth place in the PSAC Southeast Division
Men’s soccer loses at the buzzer to Millersville, 1-0 Jack Ansley
Guest Contributor
The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team lost a heartbreaker against Millersville, 1-0, in overtime Saturday afternoon at David See Field. The Raiders (1-2-1, 1-1 PSAC East) struggled to produce offense throughout the game—especially in the first half. SU was outshot 16-3 in the first half by Millersville (3-2-0, 2-0). Even with the quantity of shots, neither team could find the back of the net before halftime. In net for the Raiders was
freshman goalkeeper Jacob Zlotshewer, who was making his first start for the Raiders. Zlotshewer got the start because senior goalkeeper Bradley Brickman was given a red card in the previous game and was unable to play. Zlotshewer had seven saves and faced 25 shots. Things got physical in the 51st minute. Shippensburg’s Rene Quintanilla received a yellow card, setting the tone for physical play that would occur throughout the second half. Despite a number of close chances, neither team could capitalize and take the lead. After 90 minutes of
Cory Ferguson finishes with two shots, both of which were on goal, in the loss to Millersville. regulation, the score remained knotted at zero and the teams headed to overtime. Neither team could break through until the 109th minute. A Millersville service set up a Jake Gosselin header that just snuck past Zlot-
shewer and into the back of the net for the winning goal. Shippensburg will look to bounce back from the last-second defeat on Wednesday at Shepherd University at 3:30 p.m.
This Week in Raider Sports Wednesday
Saturday
Saturday (cont.)
- Women’s soccer at Shepherd, 1 p.m.
-Volleyball at Pitt-Johnstown, 1 p.m.
- Men’s soccer at Shepherd, 3:30 p.m.
- Football vs. Bloomsburg, 1 p.m.
- Women’s soccer vs. Kutztown, 1:30 p.m.
Friday - Volleyball at IUP, 7 p.m.
- Field hockey vs Bloomsburg, 5 p.m.