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Constitution Day sparks personal connection Marisa Cass Staff Writer

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Steven Lichtman tells the audience a personal story of his family’s historical connection to Constitution Day. The day is celebrated on Sept. 17 to remember the beginning of the ratification process of the Constitution.

SU survey to address, create new initiatives Shannon Long News Editor

Shippensburg University’s Climate Survey Working Group (CSWG) will be launching a survey at the end of October to assess the social climate of SU and identify successful initiatives, uncover challenges facing the community and develop strategic initiatives to build on successes and address challenges, according to Carlesha Halkias executive director of the office of social equity.

The results of the survey will be used to determine how the university can move forward on issues mentioned in the survey, including sexual assault. Focus group feedback had already suggested solutions to challenges that SU has been working on. Ranking and Associations Consulting, which supports CSWG’s work, recommended the first-year seminar that was already an initiative at play.

“I don’t think anything that comes out of the climate survey is going to be a surprise necessarily. What it will do is help figure out how we can best move forward and support student success,” Halkias said.

The survey will be sent to everyone on campus, including faculty and staff. There are different aspects and targeted groups that will prompt the person taking the survey into different question groups tailored toward them.

It should not take more than 20 minutes to complete the survey.

Because the survey is anonymous, the survey must be completed once it is started because there is no information collected to log in.

The survey helps the university fulfill one of president Carter’s themes for this year, which is accountability.

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“If it wasn’t for that impossibly brave man, doing that impossibly brave thing, I wouldn’t be here today because I never would have been born,” said Steven Lichtman, a Shippensburg University political science professor.

Licthman has given this lecture several times in the past. On Constitution Day this year, Lichtman started his lecture with a story about his family escaping the Holocaust because of a priest who risked his life to warn them.

One evening in 1938, Lichtman’s European Jewish great-grandfather, Harry Bender, answered his door after being interrupted during dinner with his family. A Catholic priest, who was close with the family, came to tell him, “Mr. Bender, Hitler’s men are coming for you and your family in the morning.”

Already prepared for that moment, the Bender family left that night and did not look back. They continued to walk for at least a month straight.

Lichtman explained that his great-grandfather had

a schedule arranged for his family to take two trains which led them to a boat that would take them to America.

During this time, America had powerful people who did not want the European Jews to immigrate, and they tried to get Congress to close the borders. The only way immigrants could get into America is if they knew someone who lived there and could pay $500. Bender had a cousin who lived in the Bronx and was awaiting their arrival.

When Lichtman’s grandfather, Howie Bender — who was 15 when his family left Germany — finally made a living in America, he gathered up a box of goodies and a little money every week and sent it to the priest in Germany who saved his family.

“What does this have to do with Constitution Day?” Lichtman asked those in attendance.

In 2008, Lichtman was going to give his lecture on Constitution Day for the first time. While on his way to the lecture, he turned on the radio and heard something said by the Republican candidate for vice president that year, Sarah Palin.

“America is a Christian nation,” Palin said.

Lichtman said in response to himself, “Well governor, if I’m not Christian does that mean I’m not American, does that mean I’m a second-class citizen?”

This was not the first time Lichtman heard that statement, but it was the time it made him think about how his grandfather’s story is connected to the Constitution.

Ditching the notes he wrote for the lecture that night, he decided to wing it and tell his family’s story.

Ever since, he continued to tell his story when he was chosen to lecture about Constitution Day. “The very first words of the Bill of Rights are the two religion clauses,” Lichtman said.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”

Lichtman believes this law is inappropriate because the two religion clauses do not work well together. An example of this is the 1972 Supreme Court case of Wisconsin v. Yoder. At the time, Wisconsin’s truancy law said all children must attend school until they were 16.

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State tree faces environmental threats Briana Paey Guest Writer With the Appalachian Trail just minutes from campus and the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Shippensburg University on both sides, it could be said SU is truly tucked into “Penn’s Woods.”

Hikers know the trail by its popular nickname, “The Green Tunnel,” a euphemism to the amount of coniferous trees you’re surrounded by during long hikes in the woods.

The encompassing scenery is something speaker Tim Palmer sought to capture in his presentation in the Orndorff Theatre Sept. 17.

Brought to SU by the South Mountain partnership and curated by Katie Hess, the night included whimsical visuals of the forests, with a special focus on the hemlock tree.

Pennsylvania’s state tree is a “legacy of the deep past,” Palmer said, and spans 23 states across the country.

They create cool environments for animals, so much so that trout used to be called

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Tim Palmer informs the audience of the threats Pennsylvania’s state tree faces, including the woolly adelgid. However, treatments for the adelgid exist. hemlock trout. But the legacy of the hemlock might soon be coming to an end. In a large area of the eastern U.S., the species is endangered.

Hemlock’s are facing a threat called the woolly adelgid, an insect spreading through the trees and leaving devastation in its path, ac-

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“How long does it take for a hemlock tree to die once it’s infected? It can be as short as a few years. Some of them hang on longer. They go pretty quickly,” he said.

Multiple treatments for the adelgid exist, and hemlocks in developed areas are

treated with insecticidal soap or horticultural oils. There is also the possibility of releasing certain beetles into hemlock forests, which are natural predators to the woolly adelgid.

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Latin dance gets students on their feet Hannah Pollock Asst. News Editor Shippensburg University’s Ceddia Union Building Multipurpose Room Wednesday evening was filled with dancing and salsa music as part of the celebration of Spanish Heritage Month.

“A Discussion on Latin Dance, Coupled with Lessons and a Dance Party” allowed students to interact with Latin cultures and dances.

The evening started off with a brief lecture by Wanda Holdren, a dance instructor and founder of the Wanda Holdren Dance Academy in Reading, Pennsylvania. She discussed the importance of culture and dance during her childhood in Puerto Rico.

“Cultures are very important. It’s a part of me. It’s being Puerto Rican,” Holdren said. “It’s who I am.”

Holdren has been dancing since she was 6 years old.

She trained at the Julie Mayoral Dance Academy and participates in Latin dance styles such as salsa, merengue, bachata and tango.

She is the founder and director of Berks Salsa Fest and Latin Flair Inc. From 2007 to 2010, Holdren served as an ambassador for the Hispanic Choice Awards. She was also nominated as a world salsa instructor in 2008.

After the 15-minute lecture, Holdren invited a student volunteer to come up on stage and participate in

a traditional Puerto Rican dance. She encouraged him to do whatever his body feels to express.

SU student Ryan Krueger said, “I don’t know if that’s a good idea.”

Holdren and Krueger danced a traditional Puerto Rican dance. Krueger wore a mask that would traditionally be used to scare away evil spirits at festivals.

After Holdren and Krueger’s dance, everyone was invited to the dance floor where participants learned simple steps for salsa dancing.

“These are universal steps. You can go anywhere in the world and dance with someone,” dance instructor Felix Mateo said.

Mateo, Holdren and Alex Frutos led Los Angeles-style salsa dance lessons with students.

All participants were taught a simple eight-count step, and by the end of the session participants were dancing with partners to music.

The event was sponsored by the Office of Social Equity, Human Understanding Committee, English department, Ethnic Studies Office, Multicultural Student Association Office and the Latino Student Organization.

The Department of Modern Languages’ next event will be an Immersive Cultural Event on Oct. 23 from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

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Wanda Holdren and SU student Ryan Krueger prepare to dance a traditional Puerto Rican dance on stage.

All audience members were invited to learn steps for salsa dancing. The dance lessons followed a lecture given by Holdren, who has been dancing since she was 6 years old and owns her own dance academy.

“SURVEY,” from A1 “In order for students to be successful, it is absolutely critical and incumbent upon them to share what their needs are to let us know what’s working and what isn’t and to let us know what we can improve upon,” she said.

The results of the survey will be available around May, and the community will be provided a copy of the results. A timeline will then need to be determined to decide what should be done

with the information collected from the survey.

At the end of the survey, participants will be linked to a raffle to win prizes including a GoPro, iPad mini, gift cards, flex, bookstore credits and cap and gown incentives.

The survey will be sent via email on Oct. 23 and end around Nov. 20 unless there is not enough data collected.

This is the first climate survey conducted by the university, and has been in the making for two and a half years.

“LICHTMAN,” from A1 An Amish family, the Yoders, objected to the law. They said high school starts teaching students material that contradicts their religion, including evolution, sex education, etc.

The Yoders’ conclusion was to make an exception which will allow them to pull their children out of school at the age of 13 because anything they learn in high school will be irrelevant to how they live their lives.

“No matter how they de-

cide that case, one of the two religion clauses gets its corners cut,” Lichtman said.

Eventually, the court ruled in favor of the Yoders.

The Catholic priest who saved Lichtman’s family is German, but Lichtman describes him spiritually as an American.

“Next time you hear the line ‘America is a Christian nation,’ I would like you to think about my grandfather and that impossibly brave man,” Lichtman said.

Ban on gambling contribution struck down Marc Levy Associated Press Dave Krovich/The Slate

Katie Hess speaks to the audience on Sept. 17. The lecture focused on Pennsylvania’s state tree and ways to save it from extinction.

“TREE,” from A1 However, these treatments are expensive and public support for saving the state’s hemlock forests is low.

“I would like to make a pitch for public support of funding for these kinds of programs. In my book, when the adelgid was ramping up, the managers in Great Smoky National Park wanted a deal, and they managed through hook and crook to squeeze 40K out of their budget,” Palmer said. “The same year, Congress appropriated $3 million to study a new freeway to go over the Smoky Mountains, which if built would cost $200 million.

That just tells you something about our priorities, about Congress’s priorities.”

An audience member commented, “Ignorance is bliss. People that go to the forests to recreate, they don’t want to be bothered by all of the downers. So enlightenment is depressing and the people who want to go out for

a weekend, they’d rather not know about those things, so long as there’s a forest there.”

But with the forests so close to Shippensburg, watching the forests slowly die is simply not an option, Palmer said.

Getting involved is always the first step in saving the state tree and preserving the state’s beautiful forests. Students are encouraged to join the campus environmental/ SEAS club or the adventure club.

“We have to work at getting kids outdoors, so that love of nature is strong enough to carry us through,” Palmer said.

Students can also join South Mountain partnership on Tuesday, Nov. 20, in Reisner Dining Hall for a daylong workshop catering to anyone who wants to be able to fund, design, construct or maintain trails. Fewer than 100 spots are available, so students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state, saying it is drawn so broadly that it is unconstitutional.

In her 31-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Sylvia Rambo said the provision violates constitutional protections over political association. However, Rambo did not close the door on lawmakers reviving a similar ban that is narrower in scope and tailored to the purpose of fighting corruption.

“The court holds only that the ban in its current form goes much further than necessary to achieve its stated purpose of eliminating corruption and the appearance of corruption,’’ Rambo wrote.

The U.S. Supreme Court, Rambo wrote, has ruled that preventing corruption, or the appearance of corruption, is the only sufficient reason to justify restrictions on political contributions.

So the legislature, she wrote, could more strictly define who is subject to the ban by limiting its reach to those with close connections to a casino or imposing a limit on the amount of cash contributions.

Right now, law acts as a wholesale ban on contributions of any amount, even $1, by people with “even an attenuated connection’’ to the gambling industry, far exceeding the necessary scope of

such a prohibition, Rambo wrote.

The ban applied to people who own a stake in a casino, a slot-machine manufacturer or a casino vendor, as well as non-owner executives and important employees.

The prohibition has largely stood in Pennsylvania since the state legalized commercial casinos in 2004, touted as a major bulwark against gambling industry influence. A spokesman for the state attorney general’s office directed

questions to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. A spokesman at the board did not respond to a request for comment.

The lawsuit was filed last year by Pasquale Deon, who owns a 2.5 percent stake in Sands Casino in Bethlehem, according to gaming board records, and Maggie Hardy Magerko, whose family owns the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in southwestern Pennsylvania that is home to Lady Luck Casino.

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U.S. District Judge Sylvia Rambo said the law proposed to ban casino owners from donating to political campaigns is unconstitutional.

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Your World Today Climate change is world problem, not just political according to the Times.

Many from these regions have since fled the area to European countries and the U.S., exacerbating these countries’ population levels and the Trump AdminJenna Wise Editor-in-Chief istration’s negative stance against refugees.

Before he was elected, President Donald Trump labeled climate change as The Los Angeles Times a hoax and has refused to on Sunday published a re- clarify his stance in years port detailing how climate since; however, there’s no change has sparked many of question his opinion played the world’s largest natural a role in the U.S. pulling out disasters, adding to a refu- of the Paris Agreement on gee crisis that the Times de- climate change last year. scribed as “the worst since The Times reported that World War II.” about 20 million people are Extreme weather condi- uprooted every year due to tions have largely impact- environmental conditions ed parts of Africa, Asia and — and only about 21,000 Latin America, the Times of them will most likely be said, alleging that the accepted into the U.S., acchanges have “destroyed cording to refugee trends food and water supplies, on globalcitizen.org. left communities destitute, Democrats and Republistrained national and inter- cans have historically been national aid resources and at odds on climate change, fomented political instabil- from the matter of its exity.” istence to ways it can be In Africa, herders and stopped. farmers are fighting as Prevention methods will farmable land in the area always be up for debate, but continues to be diminished its existence cannot. due to drought. Meanwhile, It’s easy to say that clirecord amounts of rain mate change is not a probhave caused serious flood lem when the summer’s redamage in Kerala, India, cord temperatures are only

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increasing in the U.S. by a couple of degrees each year, and the major problems are thousands of miles away from us.

This may not be the case for much longer.

The World Bank recently estimated that up to 140 million people could be displaced from their countries by 2050. Who’s to say that that couldn’t happen in the U.S.?

Climate change has over time become a hot-button issue used as an arguing point between the parties, when instead we should be working together to make a change.

Acknowledging that the U.S. is a large contributor to environmental issues means admitting that we are flawed, which is a difficult task for almost anyone.

But the alternative — continuing to pollute and litter to the point that we destroy the world for future generations — is obscene.

For now, our issues are far less severe than other countries. But in order for us to turn climate change around, the U.S. must put its political agendas aside and start acting like the world leader that it should be.

Business competition offers PASSHE students $10,000 Shannon Long News Editor The eighth annual Student Business Plan Competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is now accepting initial entry forms.

The competition allows students from the 13 PASSHE schools to pitch a new business or goals and possibly win the top prize of $10,000 to launch it. Additional cash prizes

will be awarded to top competitors.

The winners will be recognized and receive their cash prizes at an awards ceremony held on April 3.

Initial entry forms are due on Nov. 30, and full applications are due Feb. 13.

For additional information on competition requirements, including how to enter, visit www.passhebiz.org or email Crystal Conzo at cjconzo@ship.edu.

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Campus Police Briefs Hit-and-run reported in commuter parking lot Madison C. Sharp, of York Springs, Pennsylvania, reported to university police on Sept. 19 that her 2008 Honda had been damaged while it was parked in the C-7 commuter parking lot.

Sharp said she parked her vehicle in the lot at approximately 8:30 a.m. that morning and returned to her vehicle at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Upon returning to the vehicle she discovered the driver’s side rear bumper had a number of white scuff marks on it, and had been separated from the rear quarter panel.

The investigation is ongoing, and no damage estimate has yet been received.

Kieffer Hall resident charged with false alarms to agencies of public safety and disorderly conduct Cameron M. Coleman, 18, of Kieffer Hall, was charged with two counts of false alarms to agencies of public safety and two counts of disorderly conduct in connection with incidents that occurred on Sept. 19.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., Coleman activated the fire alarm in Kieffer Hall, causing the building to be evacuated although there was no emergency. While officers were investigating that alarm, Coleman crossed campus and activated the fire alarm in Seavers Hall, causing that building to also be evacuated.

Coleman was found outside of Seavers Hall near the water tower and was identified as the suspect in both incidents.

A criminal complaint was later filed charging Coleman with two counts each of the above listed offenses.

Student charged with underage drinking Courtney A. Kovack, 18, of Chambersburg, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 16.

Kovack was found intoxicated, covered in mud and with an injury to her hand at approximately 1 a.m. in the L-2 storage parking lot.

Kovack was transported by ambulance to the Carlisle Regional Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.

A citation was later filed charging Kovack with underage drinking.

Non-student charged with underage drinking Dalton T. Myers, 18, of Clear Spring, Maryland, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 16.

Myers and another individual were found sleeping inside a running vehicle in the G-1 parking lot at approximately 6:30 a.m., and Myers was found to be intoxicated.

Myers said he and his passenger were students at Shepherd University. They came to party but had nowhere to stay, so they were sleeping in the car.

Myers was cited for underage drinking. The passenger was not drinking and was given permission by Myers to operate his vehicle.

They were both released and advised to leave the area.

Student charged with underage drinking Jalen M. Smith, 18, of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 21.

Smith was approached by university officers at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the area of the goat path and rail trail. Smith fled on foot after dropping a backpack that he was carrying. He was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit in the area of North Prince Street.

Smith admitted to consuming alcohol, and had alcohol in the backpack he had been carrying.

Smith was cited for underage drinking and was then released.

This Week on Campus Day of Human Understanding • W. Kamau Bell will speak at the H. Ric. Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. as part of SU’s Day of Human Understanding.

Voter Registration

Panel

• Ship Votes will have a table set up at the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library from 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday for students to register to vote.

• A “Banned Books Week Censorship” panel will be held on Wednesday from 7–9 p.m. in the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library Room 205.

Jeopardy

Soccer Game

Field Hockey Game

• The Ezra Lehman Memorial Library is hosting Banned Book Jeopardy on Tuesday from 6–7:30 p.m.

• SU men’s club soccer team will be playing on Saturday against Bucknell University at noon at the Robb Sports Complex.

• Women’s field hockey will play Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Robb Sports Complex.

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Student Government Updates • New senators were sworn in. The new senators are: Emily Anderson, Class of 2022; Robert Giulian, Class of 2022 and Aven Bittinger, Residence Hall Association.

• All senator positions have been filled.

• SGA is working on modifying the rules for student elections to improve voter turnout numbers.

• Various committees have been formed to discuss changes and improvements on campus life, safety, diversity and cultural affairs

Performances

APB Trip

Texts Workshop

• Act V will be performing “21 Chump Street” on Thursday and Friday at 6:30 and 8 p.m.

• APB is hosting a bus trip to New York City on Saturday. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the CUB or online.

• The Ezra Lehman Memorial Library will be hosting a “Reading Texts” workshop on Wednesday from 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Room 205.

• Almost all types of student enrollment numbers are trending upward.

• SGA invites all SU community members to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wood Honors College on Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at Harley Hall.

• SGA is continuing its effort to let students know they can come to senators to express their thoughts, wants and opinions and communicate them to the administration.

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Democrats and Republicans blame one another for the nation’s problems, but they are the ones to blame for the disconnect between themselves and Americans.

The Slate Speaks Arguing politicians have lost our best interests in the chaos On the heels of sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh last week, it appears that Congress is no closer to appointing a Supreme Court justice to fill the seat left vacant

by Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Christine Blasey Ford’s accusations arrived toward the end of the Senate’s routine confirmation hearings, which had been peppered by outbursts from both conservative and liberal senators vying to give Republicans more or less control within the judicial branch.

Ford alleged that Kavanaugh tried to rape her while the pair were in high school, according to The New Yorker. Both Kavanaugh and Trump denied the claims, with the latter tweeting Friday that Kavanaugh is “a fine man with an impeccable reputation.”

Already tense hearings, combined with the new accusations have pushed Senate Republicans and Democrats to blows once again. Democrats have accused Republicans of delaying Ford’s testimony before the Senate, while Republicans have said Democrats are just trying to keep Kavanaugh from being confirmed as they believe he should be.

Since Kavanaugh’s nomination, Republicans and Democrats alike have reached out

to the public through social media to remind everyone why they are right and the other is wrong.

Americans, meanwhile, are forced to sit back and watch as our fate is sealed by politicians who are out for nothing but to hurt one another and satisfy their parties’ political agendas.

“The American people deserve answers, not a vote that is rammed through by Republicans. There is too much at stake,” the Democrats’ said in a Sept. 16 tweet.

Make no mistake — Ford’s claims are serious and merit an investigation. But wouldn’t Democrats — or Republicans, if we had a Democratic president — be saying this regardless?

In fact, that’s exactly what happened less than two years ago when Justice Neil Gorsuch was undergoing confirmation hearings. Democrats scorned by the Merrick Garland debacle publicly questioned Gorsuch’s integrity, but he was later confirmed anyway.

America is as divisive as ever and the thought of finding a justice nominee with bipartisan support is almost laughable. The two parties go out of their ways to slander one another in the media and paint negative pictures — Democrats

are bleeding heart socialists, while Republicans are narrow-minded and money-hungry, for example it’s no wonder that Congress’s approval rating has fallen to about 17 percent, according to Gallup.

With this in mind, it is ridiculous how both parties pander to Americans when we have no say in who gets chosen anyway.

Most ironic of all is Congress’s continued warnings that we need to vote for their party’s politicians in the midterm election to protect our democracy, when we really need protecting from the legislators themselves.

Short of amending the way that Supreme Court justices are chosen, there is little to be done to give Americans more say in the selection process.

What we do have control over is who is running the confirmation hearings — supposedly with our best interests at heart.

Find out who your politicians are. Research new candidates. Vote in November’s election. By doing so, we can together bring desperately needed change to Washington and hopefully find individuals who genuinely care about our well-being — and aren’t just faking it to rile up opposing politicians.

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Shippensburg serves community at second beer and wine festival Hannah McMullan Ship Life Editor Shippensburg’s annual beer and wine festival kicked off its second year on Saturday with great success.

Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Downtown Organizations Investing Together (DOIT) and the Shippens-

burg Area Development Corporation (SADCO) to host the festival once again.

There was excitement in the air as many of the vendors were first-timers at the festival.

Shippensburg residents from all over town gathered together at the Shippensburg fairgrounds, where they were surrounded by great food and

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The Appalachian Brewing Co. staff featuring their seasonal beer, “Oktoberfest Mazon Style.”

an assortment of local winery and brewery vendors.

Jan Zell Wines and Ciders of Chambersburg featured some of its seasonal wines at the event, such as “Summer Days” and “Autumn Nights.”

It is owned and operated by Arnie and Laura Jansen with their son, Eric, at their winery on Grant Street in Chambersburg.

Arnie Jansen said it was recently offered to open a location in Shippensburg, but it is not yet ready to expand. However, it is hoping to bring Jan Zell to Shippensburg near the university in the future.

Some of Shippensburg’s own companies were present, such as the Appalachian Brewing Co. People were lined up outside of their tent to taste their featured brew, “Oktoberfest Style Marzen.”

Alyssa DeHart, Appalachian Brewing Co. team member, encouraged locals to visit their location on East King Street.

“It’s not just beer, we also have Pennsylvania distilled liquor like gin and vodka,”

DeHart said.

The brewery also has its own distilleries in Chambersburg and Carlisle.

The beer and wine festival also ventured outside of just beer and wine this year.

The brand Single Prop of Trumbauersville featured its Caribbean rum crafted with coconut water, which gives it a smooth, fruity flavor. It sampled its rum plain and in a handmade cocktail.

A ticket into the festival included a novelty glass used to taste test any of the vendors’ products. Most vendors offered bottles for sale and to fill up their cup for an additional cost.

Locals talked and laughed with each other while sitting on their lawn chairs under two giant tents, listening to live country music.

Some made their way to play quoits, while others played some volleyball.

The sense of community flourished as everyone discovered their new favorite “go to” wine or beer, while making memories with their friends and family.

Students put to the test during APB’s trivia night Justin Hawbaker Asst. Ship Life Editor Shippensburg University students put their sports, music and movie knowledge to the test at the Activities Program Board (APB) trivia night Thursday.

Students came in groups of two to four people. Each group had one piece of paper they were able to put the answers to the questions on.

APB members kept close tabs on people who tried to cheat using their phones with a cell phone ban.

Each round of questions ranged from 13-14 questions with 40 questions asked overall. The questions ranged from multiple choice to short answer. Groups could receive bonus points depending on the questions.

“The event gave me the opportunity to meet new people I wouldn’t have met otherwise,” freshman Briana Falwell said. “It beats being

in the dorms.”

Throughout the event, students could request a raffle ticket for a bus trip to New York.

APB will be taking two students from the event, among other SU students to New York in the coming weeks.

After each round, the groups were told to bring their papers up to the front of the room where members of APB would grade them. Each question was worth at least two points.

Groups could request to double their score once throughout the game in any one round. The highest score at the end was 117 points.

When asked what APB could improve on for the next trivia night, students gave positive suggestions.

“They should provide better food, better music and a better way to record answers,” freshman Noriana Cooley said.

A Raider’s View Raider Muse Staff Columnist

As we enter the last few days of September, Halloween month is just around the corner.

That means pumpkin spice everything, leaves, actual pumpkins and most of all, scary movies.

For those of us who love scary movies, my question is: do you watch scary movies for the plot, or the thrill of being scared?

Personally, if I go to a scary movie, I want to be scared, and get mildly disappointed if I walk out of the theater without an ounce of paranoia

Question of the Week:

How do you relax before a big exam?

“I listen to melodies on a piano or sounds of pouring rain before an exam.”

Desmond Drummond, sophomore

“Before a big test or exam, I make sure I study to the point where I feel comfortable and then I take my mind off of school by usually hanging out with my friends.”

Lori Harman, junior

“My favorite way to relax before an exam is either sitting on my back porch sipping on some tea or taking a power nap before the exam to feel fully refreshed.”

Antonio Decena, junior

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Students test their trivia knowledge while competing in APB’s trivia night Thursday in the Ceddia Union Building Multipurpose Room.

that a ghost or a demon is going to be in my rear-view mirror when I start my car.

Perhaps the reason we like scary movies so much is that it’s in a controlled environment, and the flood of endorphins and adrenaline affects us more than the movie itself. “Horror entertainment [can cause] a boost in adrenaline, endorphins and dopamine,” according to a column by Concordia University Saint Paul.

That fight or flight instinct peaks when the emotional response to the movie bypasses your rational thought that it’s only a movie. The notion that you are in a safe space while also being terrified is, in my opinion, the reason horror

“I put on my headphones and listen to heavy metal punk music.”

Nicole Potts, junior

How scary are scary movies, really? fans come back year after year.

The response which comes into play mainly when visiting haunted attractions, where monsters, ghouls and the like jump out of dark corners that play off the traditional Halloween jump-scares, with the intent of eliciting a scream. It tells our rational mind to take a seat while, for a moment, you forget it is not real.

So why do some people absolutely hate horror movies? Well it all stems from understanding what fear is.

“Neurotransmitters and hormones that are released [when scared] are helping us prepare to fight or flee, at the same time our attention

is shifting away from abstract thoughts and focusing on issues of survival,” said Margee Kerr, a sociologist and author of “SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear.”

Basically, that alludes to people responding to fear differently based on how their neurotransmitters fire in response to the bursts of adrenaline and panic-inducing experiences.

For the sake of Halloween, I cannot wait to experience haunted houses, horror attractions and all the new horror movies that are coming to theaters to get myself into the Halloween spirit.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

A&E

Whiskers hosts back-to-school vending event Drew Lovett Staff Writer On Friday night members of the Shippensburg community were invited to a hidden gem located inside the Thought Lot: Whiskers Vintage and Vinyl clothing and music store.

“New Semester — New You,” was the theme of the party, hosted by owner Hannah Nawa, who invited local vendors that emphasize selfcare for the mind, body and soul.

Music from the ’60s filled the space as psychedelic flower lights danced along the wall and customers chatted with vendors, bought clothes and improved their overall wellness.

Goat Yoga PA held a yoga session in the industrial lot as people entered the event.

In-session participants released stress as dwarf goats grazed among their mats and snacked on grass.

The store was filled with people perusing the vinyl records, clothing, accessories and trinkets. All items were 50 percent off for the backto-school sale.

“I’m focusing more on bringing in health and selfcare products,” Nawa said.

The store offers a line of “Galaxie Glister” cosmetics and all-natural caffeine infused “Snarky Tea” that was made in the U.S. The store stocks holistic body and lip scrubs and healing lotions.

Holistic health vendor Gardens by Grace LLC set up a table of its products to add to the personal wellness theme.

“We’ve got something to knock you out, wake you

Photos by Drew Lovett

(Left to right) Halle Zullinger and Hannah Nawa stand with Kassidy Carbaugh, who won the raffle.

Carbaugh received a gift bag and a discount. up, kick in the cold, general health and everything in between,” owner Darla Guyer said.

The store specializes in assorted organic healing teas and will soon be launching a line of bath and body products that will include lotions, brightening masks, lip masks, skin care, dread care and African-American hair care.

Guyer explained that when it comes to skin and hair people are all different, but caring for oneself doesn’t have to be burdensome.

“There is another option,” she said.

Krissy’s Blue Vase’s table was packed with goodies from her store, located across the street from Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar in Shippensburg. She displayed white sage, healing roller balls with crystal chips and gemstone juice, as well as a do it yourself crystal necklace station. Each crystal represented a different healing

As part of the event, Goat Yoga PA held a session where participants could pay for yoga and have play time with the goats. “They’re so adorable!”

Nawa said as she opened the door to see the goats.

element that customers could create and wear.

“I got to make a necklace filled with healing crystals which were to help remind me of the standards I want to hold myself to each day and how I want to be with those around me,” Shippensburg University senior Kaitlin Kratzer said. “[The store] is a great place to be after a stressful week of classes.”

Allison Wright, owner of Luna Moth Menagerie in downtown Chambersburg, knitted as she explained some of her store’s products, which included original crocheted clothing pieces, crocheted dream-catchers and crystal healing necklaces.

“It’s so peaceful and once you get the hang of it, you can Netflix and knit,” Wright said.

Wright talked with costumers about cleansing crystals and setting intentions during the full moon.

“Leave them in the light of the full moon,” Wright said.

“The equinox is the perfect time to buy crystals and get started.”

Next to her was a table displaying Hayley Wagaman’s handcrafted earrings and necklaces made from recycled vinyl records. A standout item she sold were hand-painted earrings made from blueberries.

Wagaman made the night even sweeter by taking a dollar off of every purchase if the customer could tell a joke.

Chimera Face & Body Art offered henna tattoos, and throughout the night shoppers could sit and enjoy food from Ubuntu Vegan foods.

Luhrs to carry on the spirit of John Denver in tribute concert The John Denver Celebration Concert will come to Shippensburg this Friday at 8 p.m.

The group is comprised of Denver’s original tour group, which will play live to Denver’s recorded voice. The group will perform some of Denver’s well-known songs, such as “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High” and “Sunshine on My Shoulders.”

Tickets are available at luhrscenter.com, under “Event Schedule” and “Event Listing.” Tickets are $39–$55.

Movie Showtimes Showtimes for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 25 and 26 at AMC Classic 7 in Chambersburg

Show

Times

1. The House with a Clock in its Walls

7:20 p.m.

2. A Simple Favor

7:10 p.m.

3. The Predator

7:30 p.m.

4. The Nun (2018)

7:05 p.m.

5. Operation Finale

7:00 p.m.

6. Searching (2018)

7:35 p.m.

7. Crazy Rich Asians

7:25 p.m.

Billboard Top 10 1. In My Feelings - Drake

6. I Love It - Kanye West and Lil Pump

2. Girls Like You - Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B

7. FEFE - 6ix9ine feat. Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz

3. I Like It - Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin

8. SICKO MODE - Travis Scott

4. Better Now - Post Malone

9. Taste - Tyga feat. Offset

5. Lucid Dreams - Juice WRLD

10. Love Lies - Khalid and Normani

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Sports

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Football bitten by Huskies, 28–24

Despite late charge, Red Raiders are unable to overcome second half deficit in loss

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Wide receiver Charles Headen III (No. 3) led the way for the Red Raiders with two touchdown receptions on 55 yards receiving in the game against Bloomsburg.

Nate Powles Sports Editor Despite an impressive performance from redshirt-freshman quarterback Brycen Mussina under the lights, the Shippensburg University football team could not pull out the win in its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East matchup of the season against Bloomsburg University, dropping the contest by a score of 28–24.

Mussina threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns in the narrow defeat — one of the best performances of his young career. He threw one interception, but overall looked much more confident and poised in the rare night matchup. Redshirt-sophomore wide receiver Winston Eubanks finished with 97 yards and a late score on only three catches to lead the Red Raiders in yards.

SU only had one short drive in the entire first quarter, as Bloomsburg ate up the majority of the clock on its second drive. BU would end the drive with the first play of the second quarter being a 28-yard touchdown from quarterback Erik Benjamin to receiver Michael Allen. A couple pass interfer-

ence penalties moved the Huskies offense down the field, and only needed a few strong plays by Benjamin and running back Hakeem Sillman to finish the drive.

The penalties came early and often all night, as the teams combined for around 250 total penalty yards. SU had more than 70 yards in penalties in the early stages of the second quarter, including a handful of PI calls that helped extend some BU drives. The Huskies did not have a much better time, racking up a total of 147 yards on several PI calls and holding penalties. There were also a fair number of personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties called on both teams during the game.

A botched handoff from Mussina to redshirt-sophomore running back Raleigh Sirb gave the ball to the Bloomsburg offense at SU’s 24-yard line. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the Red Raiders put the ball on the 12-yard line for the Huskies. BU capitalized on the turnover with a touchdown pass from Benjamin to wide receiver Kieron Smethers for the 14–0 lead midway through the second quarter.

The following SU drive went down the field on a couple key plays. Backup quarterback Chase Yocum entered the game on

a fourth down and short to convert on the option play to keep the drive alive on the Red Raiders’ side of the field. One or two plays later, Mussina hit redshirt-junior tight end Shea O’Donnell down the middle for a 23-yard gain to move the ball into Bloomsburg’s half.

A pass interference call on a pass attempt to Eubanks pushed the ball closer to the red zone. Mussina hit redshirt-sophomore receiver Charles Headen III on a 15-yard touchdown to end the half, but the snap for the extra point went over Mussina’s head, so the score was 14–6 in favor of the Huskies going into the second half.

After a short three-and-out on their first drive of the second half, the Red Raiders got the ball back on offense and picked up where they left off at the end of the first half. Eubanks got his first reception of the game on a 28-yard completion down the middle to put the ball in BU territory.

The following play resulted in another pass interference call on the defense to bring the ball down to the red zone as the Red Raiders continued to charge down the field.

See “FOOTBALL,” E2

Volleyball breaks wins record, grabs 13th in a row against California Nolan Hoffman Asst. Sports Editor It is official — the Shippensburg University volleyball team is on fire, capturing its 12th and 13th straight wins against Seton Hill University and the University of California Pennsylvania (UCAL), respectively. The Raiders performed well in their first home series of the season, posting a dominant victory in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), defeating the Seton Hill Griffins by match scores of 25–19, 25–20 and 25–20 — another straight set sweep. The Raiders grabbed their 12th consecutive win and 13th overall to continue the impressive stretch. SU had several players with great numbers in the matches.

Junior Gabriella Johnson recorded her fifth double-double of the season with 10 kills and 18 digs on the day. Junior Megan Forstburg, had 20 digs and five assists on the day.

One of the leading seniors, Morgan DeFloria, hit an average of .311 on 45 attempts, contributing 19 kills along with two blocks.

Junior middle blocker Samantha Webber had 11 kills, an average hitting percentage of

.455 and was a contributor on the defensive side with five blocks. Sophomore setter Emily Hangen had another impressive day on the offensive side.

She totaled 18 digs to go along with a team-leading 41 assists. Hangen has now racked up 632 assists on the season, averaging roughly 40 assists per match.

The Raiders’ winning streak at this point was 12 matches, which is the longest streak since the 2013 season. They also have swept seven straight opponents during that span.

The team handily defeated California with set scores of 25–18, 25–16 and 25–22 for SU’s eighth straight sweep. The Raiders officially surpassed the school-record of 12 consecutive winning matches back in 2013.

Hangen had another big night, continuing her impressive season and notching 38 assists to go along with 10 digs. DeFloria and Johnson both had double-doubles on the night and continue to lead the team on offense. Johnson had 10 kills in the match with a hitting percentage of .259 and a team-high 19 digs.

See “VOLLEYBALL,” E2

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Emily Hangen has thrived in her sophomore season, leading the team in assists through 12 matches. She grabbed 79 in the weekend PSAC matches.

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Field hockey stumbles, gets back on horse against Mansfield

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Jazmin Petrantonio has had a stellar sophomore campaign so far, emerging as a leader on the squad after several seniors were lost to graduation last year.

Matthew Gregan Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University field hockey team split two non-conference games this past week against East Stroudsburg University and Mansfield University.

The Raiders began the week on Wednesday afternoon with an important game in Shippensburg against Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East rival East Stroudsburg.

SU was shut out 4-0 in this contest, resulting in the team falling behind the Warriors in the national rankings. While both teams are currently 4–1, East Stroudsburg has the overall advantage due to the head-to-head win.

SU could not find the net on Wednesday, but it was not for a lack of trying. The team put up 13 shots, but the accuracy of those shots was lacking. Only three of the 13 shots were on goal. The difference in the contest was that East Stroudsburg put up 12 shots, with 11 of those shots on goal.

The Warriors began the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal by Lexi Hartman. It turned out that was all that they would need to defeat SU, but added three more goals through the remainder of the game for some insurance. Paige Harrold added her second and third goals of the season for East Stroudsburg in the win.

It was an uncharacteristic performance in net from redshirt-sophomore goalkeeper Ally Mooney. Mooney, who before Wednesday’s game had not given up more than one goal in any game this season, had to be pulled from the game due to her struggles in goal. Redshirt-freshman Megan Lay came in to replace her, giving up one goal and making five saves in the 33:40 that she was on the field.

The defending national champion Raiders had something to prove on Saturday afternoon when they took on Mansfield.

SU’s offense rebounded to help get the team back on track with a 6–3 victory.

Saturday’s game did not lack offense, with a combined nine goals and 54 shots (35 on goal) coming in the game. Sophomore Jazmin Petrantonio continued her excellent second season by tallying a hat trick. She leads the team in both goals (seven) and points (14).

The Raiders gave up the first goal of the game in the fifth minute when Mansfield’s Larissa Motts took advantage of an excellent pass to put one past Mooney. However, it took only three minutes for SU to tie the game up. Sophomore forward Kelly Shulenberger scored her first goal of the season off a pass from freshman midfielder Valen Alonso in the eighth minute.

Petrantonio then took over the game with two goals in the 13th and 24th minutes that gave the Raiders a lead that they would hold onto for the remainder of the game. After losing a lot of the team’s top players to graduation, the Raiders seem to have found some new leadership in Petrantonio.

The Raiders’ offense bounced back from its weak performance against East Stroudsburg to put up 27 shots, with 20 of those shots being on goal. Petrantonio led the way for the

Raiders with three goals, but freshman Valen Alonso also had her best game of the season. She tallied her second goal of the season as well as assisting on the goal that tied the game.

Mooney was back to form and had a big game, effectively rebounding from her rough outing against East Stroudsburg.

She made nine saves and allowed only one goal in 55 minutes of action. The Raiders were able to open up their lead enough that Mooney was able to get some rest at the end of the game.

Lay came in and allowed two goals off the bench in 15 minutes of action.

The Raiders (4–1) will look to continue their offensive explosion when they next take on Seton Hill on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at David See Field.

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Freshman Adrienne McGarrigle now has five shots on the season after adding three against Mansfield.

From “FOOTBALL,” E1

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Charles Headen III captures his third and fourth touchdowns of the season in BU.

Mussina went right to Headen for his second touchdown of the night to bring the score to 14–12 in favor of the Huskies, with just less than 10 minutes to go in the third quarter.

The SU defense forced a Bloomsburg threeand-out on the following possession, but the Red Raiders muffed the punt and the Huskies recovered the ball at SU’s 45-yard line. BU capitalized quickly, only needing five plays to find the end zone for the 21–12 lead.

Mussina and the SU offense got the ball on their own seven-yard line to start the next drive. The unit drove downfield to around midfield, including another PI call on the Huskies defense. Mussina made his first big mistake of the night, overthrowing his intended receiver for an interception by BU defensive back Josh Salak to give possession back to the Huskies in good field position.

The defense stayed strong after the turnover and stifled the Bloomsburg offense. The Red Raider defensive line came up big in its own territory, stuffing the quarterback sneak on fourth-and-inches to give the ball back to the offense and keep the deficit at nine early in the fourth quarter.

After a BU scoring drive extended its lead to 28–12, the Red Raiders answered with an impressive drive of their own, as Mussina connected with Josh Gontarek on fourthand-eight to keep the drive alive. PI was also called on the play and the ball was moved down into Huskies’ territory. Mussina hit Gontarek again on a crossing route for 26 yards to move the ball to the 14-yard line.

O’Donnell elevated to grab the Mussina pass in the end zone to make it 28–18. Yocum was brought into the game to try and make the two-point conversion, but the shovel pass to Luke Durkin failed to keep it a two-score

game with just more than five minutes to go in the game.

Freshman kicker David Shank’s struggles continued, as the following kick-off went out of bounds at SU’s own 45-yard line to put the Huskies in great position to grab another score with time winding down. BU moved a few yards down the field, but missed a field goal to keep it a 10-point game with only three minutes remaining.

Mussina got sacked on SU’s final drive, bringing up a last-hope fourth down with 15 yards to go. Mussina launched the ball deep, looking for Eubanks and connecting for only his third reception of the day, resulting in a 65-yard touchdown play — the biggest play of the day for either team. Eubanks beat two Huskies defenders downfield and had to avoid two more defenders on his way to the end zone. The score at that point was 28–24 after Shank missed the extra point.

The loss was the team’s second in a row and dropped SU to 2–2 on the season and 0–1 in division play. Mussina improved after a rough outing against California University of Pennsylvania last week, but his play alone was not enough to grab the win — though he did rally the team back to within four at the end of the game. The team will look to turn it around after a tough couple of losses and put in a strong performance away from home against East rival West Chester University next week.

The Golden Rams gave the Red Raiders their only two losses of the season last year — one in the regular season and the one that knocked SU out of the NCAA playoffs. The defense will need to tighten up if the team will have success against West Chester. Kick-off is at noon from John A. Farrell Stadium on Saturday.

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Women’s soccer uses big day from O’Donnell to defeat Gannon, 3-2 Isaiah Snead Guest Writer The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team bested Gannon University, 3–2, in a physical matchup between the two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) teams. The Golden Knights controlled the tempo early on Friday’s gloomy afternoon and jumped out to a quick 2–0 lead off goals by Aesling McCullough and Hannah Hays in the third and sixth minutes, respectively.

SU rallied quickly, however, with midfielder Beth McGee shooting and scoring off an assist from fellow midfielder K.K. O’Donnell at the 10-minute mark. The goal was McGee’s first of the season, while O’Donnell grabbed her third assist. O’Donnell got a goal of her own — her second of the year ­— later in the half off an assist from midfielder Keegan White to knot it up at two goals apiece. Forward Chloe Flemion tapped in a goal off a deflection at the 39-minute mark to cap off the action in the first half and complete the comeback for the Raiders, who now owned the 3–2 lead.

The second half of the game turned into a defensive clinic for SU with Gannon threatening to score on several occasions, but the Raiders came up big on defense when needed and kept the Golden Knights at bay. Raiders goalkeeper Delaney Shifflett tallied a career-high 14 saves in the win. Gannon outshot SU with a total of 27 shots in the game compared to SU’s 12. The Raiders only had seven shots on goal, but converted three of those opportunities for the win.

The match was physical throughout with a lot of pushing and shoving between both teams.

There were also arguments with the referees about questionable fouls or a lack of fouls called during the day.

Golden Knights coach Colin Peterson received a red card and was ejected late in the second half after his team was not awarded a penalty kick after a possible foul in the penalty box. This kept the confidence and momentum on SU’s side as the Raiders remained solid in defense in the final minutes to secure the crucial win.

The win for SU moves the team to 5–1 on the season (4–1 PSAC) while dropping Gannon to 4–3 (3–3 PSAC).

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Beth McGee, wearing No. 11, celebrates with teammates after scoring her first goal of the season in the 10th minute of SU’s 3–2 win over Gannon.

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

K.K. O’Donnell played a huge role in helping the Raiders defeat PSAC rival Gannon University. She totaled one goal and one assist while putting up three shots on goal on Wednesday. O’Donnell ­­— a freshman midfielder — has been a key part of the Raiders’ offense, totaling two goals and three assists so far this season.

From “VOLLEYBALL,” E1 DeFloria had a team-high 12 kills and hit .184 to go along with 14 digs. The Raiders middles continue to play at a very high level.

Junior middle hitter Kendall Johnson had eight kills in the match, four blocks and also hit .533 on 15 attempts.

Talented junior Samantha Webber had eight kills and a hitting percentage of .278, contributing to her team-high percentage of .318.

Forstburg continued to play at a high level, contributing 18 digs and two assists in the match. The Raiders are now 14–2 on the season and a perfect 4–0 in PSAC play, and are quite possibly the most dangerous team in the league at the moment.

Over both matches this weekend,

Johnson had 20 kills, 37 digs and a hitting percentage of .217. DeFloria had 31 kills, a hitting percentage of .245 on 94 attempts and also added 23 digs. Hangen had an average of 13 assists and 4.6 digs per set.

The Raiders as a team had a hitting percentage of .248. The Raiders will travel to Kutztown and East Stroudsburg University on Friday and Saturday in two more crucial PSAC matchups.

They will return after this weekend for a five-game home stretch of big PSAC matches, including West Chester, Millersville, Bloomsburg and Lock Haven.

Tipoff will be at 7 p.m. against Kutztown and at 1 p.m. from East Stroudsburg as SU looks to extend its new record win streak.

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Junior Samantha Webber leads active Raider starters in hitting percentage (.318).

Offense struggles as women’s soccer drops game to Lock Haven Matthew Gregan Asst. Sports Editor

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/ SU Sports Info.

Delaney Shifflett has been crucial to the Raiders’ success this season. She made 12 saves in the team’s 2-0 loss to PSAC rival Lock Haven University.

Lock Haven defeated the Shippensburg University women’s soccer team 2–0 on Sunday afternoon from the Stern Athletic Complex at Lock Haven University.

The Raiders struggled to mount any sort of offense in the game, totaling only six shots, two of which were on goal, in the loss. The team has not been able to maintain offensive consistency to start this season.

The offense’s struggles on Sunday came just two days after they defeated Gannon University 3–2. The Raiders are averaging 1.9 goals per game this season, and Sunday proved to be the second time in seven games this season that the team failed to score a goal.

Sophomore goalkeeper Delaney Shifflett put in a strong effort in goal, but the lack of offensive production did not help her case, and she was saddled with the loss. She allowed two goals, but made 12 saves and was constantly being peppered with shots from

the Lock Haven offense on Sunday afternoon.

Lock Haven totaled 23 shots, with 14 of them being on goal. Shifflett has made a lot of improvements this season, resulting in a 1.00 goals against average and a 0.883 save percentage so far.

Lock Haven opened up the scoring in the 28th minute with a goal by Haleigh Swam — her third goal of the season. Swam tallied another goal in the 72nd minute that put the game away. Freshman midfielder Laura Fazzini was the leader on offense for SU, totaling three shots on the day and one on goal.

SU currently sits in ninth place in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) standings. However, the squad is just one point behind East Stroudsburg, the team the Raiders play on Wednesday.

The Raiders (5-2, 4-2 PSAC) look to rebound from their lackluster performance in Sunday’s game when they take on the East Stroudsburg Warriors (4-2-1, 4-1-1 PSAC) on Wednesday in a matchup that could have major implications in the early standings.

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Men’s soccer recovers after tough conference loss After dropping opening match, SU grabs a hard-fought win from Lock Haven Nate Powles Sports Editor The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team had mixed results last week, dropping a tough Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) contest at home to Gannon University on Friday but following up Sunday with an impressive win at Lock Haven University.

The opening PSAC matchup against Gannon did not go as planned, as the Raiders struggled to convert any of their several chances on goal in the match, dropping the contest 2–0. SU had eight shots on goal in the match, led by the consistent threat of forward Cole Kropnick. Kropnick had a team-leading five shots, two of which were on target. The senior leads the team with seven goals on 20 shots on target so far this season and is constantly pressuring the opposing defense.

Midfielder Patrick Luebben contributed on offense as well, racking up three more shots and two on target to keep pressure on Gannon’s goalkeeper, but Hedi Mehnaoui was spectacular in goal and repelled every shot that came his way.

SU goalkeeper Garret Watson was strong in goal and made five saves in the game, but gave up the winning goal and another to increase the Gannon advantage.

On the Golden Knights’ first goal, Watson saved the initial shot from Chad Barrick, but the rebound went right back to Barrick, who did not make a mistake on the second effort

and fired the ball home from close range.

The Raiders were strong on offense — grabbing the advantage in nearly every category — but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities as Gannon was more efficient in front of goal.

SU rebounded nicely on only two days’ rest, as the team traveled to Lock Haven to take on the Bald Eagles in a second consecutive PSAC match. The game started well for the Raiders as Lock Haven midfielder Gage Rims was sent off in the eighth minute. SU played with the man advantage for the majority of the match but could not capitalize on the upper hand until late in the game.

Lock Haven controlled the tempo of the game up to the 81st minute when the Raiders finished off one of their few clear opportunities. Midfielder Alejandro Fernandez saw a powerful shot come off the crossbar, only to rebound directly to Luebben who converted the chance from just one yard out.

The goal is Luebben’s fourth of the year, and he continues to show his importance to the team after almost an entire season of injury limited his playtime last year. He has been the driving force on offense behind Kropnick as the squad keeps the strong start to the season going.

Now 5–2 on the season and 1–1 in the PSAC, the Raiders will next face East Stroudsburg away from home tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Patrick Luebben was the leader on offense for the Raiders against Lock Haven, grabbing his fourth goal of the season en route to SU’s fifth win of the season.

Men’s XC finishes third in 4K at Long/Short Courtesy of SU Sports Info.

The Shippensburg University men’s cross-country team returned to action Saturday with competition at the Dickinson Long/ Short Invitational held at Big Spring High School.

Shippensburg split its squad for the training run, with some Raiders competing in the “Short” 4K race and others participating in the “Long” 8K race.

Four men ran in the “Short” race, in which Shippensburg posted a thirdplace team score of 20 points. Junior Rob Moser paced the Raiders over 4K with a fifth-place time of 12:22. Junior Connor Holm ran seventh in 12:30, and redshirt-freshman Nate Kaplon was one place be-

hind at 12:33. Senior Dominic Stroh (Altoona, Pa./Altoona Area) was 16th in the 4K with a time of 12:52.

Graduate Albert Schrimp was SU’s top runner in the “Long” 8K race, finishing ninth with a time of 27:04.

Scoring along with Schrimp were freshman Cade Rush and senior Sean Weidner — Rush ran 24th in 27:58 while Weidner was one place and two seconds behind.

Two other Raiders broke the 30-minute mark on the day. Freshman Joshua Jackson ranked 31st in 28:30, while redshirt-sophomore Matt Gross finished 42nd in 29:54.

The team will be back in action Saturday in the Paul Short Invitational from Bethlehem.

Women’s XC grabs first in ‘Short’ at Dickinson Courtesy of SU Sports Info.

Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.

Natalee Serwatka took second in the 4K. She was one of three Raiders who finished in the Top 10.

The Shippensburg University women’s cross-country team resumed its season Saturday with competition over multiple distances at the Dickinson Long/Short Invitational held at Big Spring High School.

SU split its squad for the training run, with some Raiders competing in the “Short” 4K race and others participating in the “Long” 6K race.

The Raiders tied for first place in the team standings of the “Short” race, scoring 15 points from the Top 3 runners. Sophomore Natalee Serwatka ran second overall, completing her 4K in 14:40 to pace the squad.

Junior Maria Antoni finished fourth overall, crossing the line in 14:52, while freshman Kaylee Mowery also notched a Top-10 time with a ninth-place finish of 15:13.

In the “Long” 6K race, sophomore Jenna Robbins paced the Raiders with a seventh-place finish and a time of 24:29. Freshman Jade Fry was SU’s No. 2 runner, placing 14th with a time of 25:12.

Redshirt-freshman Olivia Sommers served as a scoring runner for the Raiders in the “Long” race, finishing 17th with a time of 25:23. Sophomore Ava Franklin finished 20th in 25:35 and freshman Sydney Morgan placed 22nd in 25:39.

The team will return Saturday in the Paul Short Invitational from Bethlehem.