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Part One: An examination of the changing nature of political parties Christian Bahnweg Copy Editor

Over the past 15 years, there has been a massive shift in how the two main parties of the U.S. government deal with each other, whether it is on the debate field or over the Internet. Much of this has to do with the slow, steady evolution of both social media and the media itself. Fifteen years ago, there was no Facebook, no YouTube and no Twitter. The only way for candidates to get information out to the general public was on TV or via the newspapers.

The Internet has made it so that anyone with an Internet connection and a social media account can make his or her voice heard. There is a cacophony of voices. Candidates struggle to get their stances, their opinions, out to the public. So, in an effort to be heard, some candidates have taken a different tack.

Instead of saying something moderate, candidates have instead chosen to make whatever outlandish claims they need to make in order for their voices to be heard louder.

Take Donald Trump as an example. On July 18, as part of his bid for president, Trump made several claims regarding Mexico and the Mexican people who choose to cross the border.

“When Mexico sends its peo-

ple, they’re not sending the best,” Trump said, according to CNN. “They’re not sending you, they’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime.”

Several people have condemed Trump’s remarks as false, bringing further attention to him. This has brought Trump closer and closer to political legitimacy, which brings up another point: The very nature of how politics in the U.S. is run has changed.

Politicians no longer have to gain an influential position in the government in order to broadcast their views to the public.

“Politicians can bypass the system and go directly to their supporters without needing to stand in line behind the senior members of their party,” said Alison Dagnes, a political science professor at Shippensburg University.

By stepping out of the established political line, politicians can get more attention faster than they did before. They do not have to wait 20 years to make a name for themselves — they can do it almost immediately after stepping onto Capitol Hill.

As part of making a name for themselves, many politicians have adopted a take-no-prisoners mentality when it comes to bringing

The U.S. Capitol building dome was started several years before Abraham Lincoln told Americans “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” The finished building stands as testament to Lincoln’s efforts to unite a divided country. their policies forward.

It has become far more politically expedient for politicians to not accept compromise in regard to their policies. An example of this is the recent Republican drive to defund Planned Parenthood. According to the Washington Post, hardliners in the Republican Party have said that they would force a government shutdown in October if federal funding for Planned Parenthood was not stopped.

“What a lot of these folks are doing is they’re tying one issue to another issue,” Dagnes said. In this case, the Republican Party is tying the issue of funding Planned Parenthood to the issue of funding the federal government as a whole. By tying the two issues together, the Republican Party has essentially shot itself in the foot: The Democrats will never support a bill to fund the federal government as long as it contains language to the effect of defunding or stripping funding away from Planned Parenthood.

The above case illustrates some-

thing that has plagued American politics for decades: Hyperpartisanship.

“The rise of hyperpartisanship is the result of all of this. You have this take-no-prisoners philosophy.

You have individual politicians acting in their own interests and in the interest of ideology,” Dagnes said.

“So what that has done is it has forced the two political parties into very separate corners in order to battle one another and try and win every single policy battle as if it was a war.”

As a result of the rising hyperpartisanship in the government, many Americans have developed a very dim view of politics and politicians.

This growing disillusionment with the political system is one of the many reasons that Donald Trump, who has built much of his political platform on the fact that he is not a politician, has become very popular with a section of the American electorate.

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SU officially inaugurates 16th president

President George “Jody” Harpster discusses the American dream during his inaurugration speech Derek Evanosky Staff Writer

The Shippensburg area welcomed George “Jody” Harpster as Shippensburg University’s newest president, on Friday, Oct. 2, during an inauguration ceremony at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

A theater nearly-filled with about 1,000 state university officials, professors, staff members, students and Shippensburg residents watched as Harpster took his oath of office and officially became SU’s 16th president.

The ceremony comprised musical compositions from the SU concert choir and SU concert band, as well numerous speeches dedicated to the achievements of Harpster.

Among the speakers was Bruce Hockersmith, mayor of the borough of Shippensburg, who ended his brief praise of Harpster by saying “Rest easy; interim is over,” signifying the end of a two-year period in which SU lacked an official president.

Guest speaker and former SU president Anthony Ceddia spoke highly of Harpster, even calling him “the best man for the job.” “Jody is not God on a good day, Jody is a good man everyday, and consistently a good leader,” Ceddia said.

Before Harpster spoke, he was given the ceremonial mace by SU

professor Dale Bluman.

Upon being introduced, the theater erupted in thunderous applause for SU’s newest president.

Students, SU staff members, state officials and Harpster’s colleagues from around the nation greeted Harpster with a prolonged and welcoming ovation.

Despite receiving a seemingly never-ending amount of praise from his colleagues, when it was his time to speak, Harpster said nothing about himself. Instead, he took the time to talk about the value of higher education.

Harpster went on to discuss SU’s role in the American dream.

“The American dream is alive and well here at Shippensburg University. We change young people’s lives in very positive ways,” Harpster said. “I want our students to come to Shippensburg and live that American dream with us from day one.”

The sense of togetherness among students was also a key speaking point for Harpster, who said, “Shippensburg is a place of inclusion...There is room here for everyone.

“Our students are more than consumers of an educational product,” he said, explaining the sense of family he experiences at SU.

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President Harpster gives Shippensburg Mayor Bruce Hockersmith a hug. Hockersmith was an additional speaker and mentioned how Harspter can rest easy now that interim is over.

The ceremony was brought to an end by a prayer from the Rev. Diane Jefferson, followed by a recessional musical piece by the SU concert band.

Harpster has worked for SU before as the vice president of student

Photo by Troy Okum

The table is lined with President George “Jody” Harpster’s diplomas, awards and recognitions, now with the latest addition of the document of his official presidency for SU.

affairs in 1995. He later served as SU’s interim president from 2005–2007 and 2013 to January 2015. Harpster was selected for his position by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education on Jan. 22.

After graduating from Juniata College in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Harpster

went on to receive his master’s degree in counseling and college personnel administration from SU in 1974. Ten years later in 1984, Harpster received his doctorate in adult and higher education from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Michael Schaul, chairman of the SU Council of Trustees, stands with Harpster during his role in the inauguration.

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SU cadet ranks No. 1 in U.S. Jenna Wise

Staff Writer Cadet Collin Brackin of Shippensburg University was named the top-ranking Army ROTC cadet on Sept. 25, for the 2016 fiscal year, out of nearly 6,000 students.

Thousands of college seniors in the U.S. Army ROTC program are placed on the order-of-merit list each year in hopes of being selected as some of the highest-ranked student cadets in the country. These candidates are chosen based on their abilities and potential and can come from colleges nationwide.

Brackin came to SU three years ago when he received a scholarship offer from the ROTC. Coming from Oxford, Pennsylvania, Brackin has been highly involved in SU’s events

and organizations since his freshman year and has developed a very active involvement in the ROTC program.

“I really took pride in my work, and [I] have been committed to the program since day one,” Brackin said.

The ranking process of each cadet hinges upon the individual’s performance in academics, athletics, leadership and his or her involvement in extracurricular activities.

To make the task more competitive, both part-time and full-time senior cadets are included in the ranking, with only about 40 percent being selected for the list of the top-ranked senior cadets.

In the past three years, the scale Photo courtesy of Bill Smith used for ranking senior cadets has Collin Brackin changed quite significantly; so much so that Brackin did not know U.S. Army Cadet

for sure until this past spring just what he would be ranked upon. A portion of the ranking was conducted by Lt. Col. Matthew Sober, who has worked as Brackin’s superior officer in the ROTC program at SU for the past four years.

“I really took pride in my work, and [I] have been committed to the program since day one.”

- Collin Brackin “I really got to see him [Brackin] grow as a person over the past four years. It was pretty neat,” Sober said. “If he would’ve been given this task as a freshman, he would still be No. 1.”

Sober said many of the higher-ranking cadets study subjects involving technology and engineering and that Brackin’s English major did not give him any significant advantage prior to his ranking.

Brackin was notified of his ranking on Sept. 25, while he was at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, with fellow junior and senior cadets. When he was informed by Sober that he was chosen out of cadets at 275 universities, in 50 states and four territories, the feeling was indescribable.

“It was awesome. I knew by then that I was in the top 10 percent and on active duty,” Brackin said. “It really made sense that I was out doing stuff with the ROTC program that night.”

SU named in top 20 Pennsylvania universities, professors continue academic endeavours

Michele Bratina, an assistant professor of criminal justice, co-authored a book chapter in “Women in the Criminal Justice System: Tracking the Journey of Females and

On Thursday, Oct. 8, from 3:30-5 p.m. the SU GLBT Concerns Committee is hosting a safe zone training program in CUB 104. Students can learn how to promote a safe environment for the LGBT community.

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On Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3-4 p.m. the SU Counseling Center and the Learning Center are hosting a stress relief event at the Ezra Lehman Library Plaza. Chai tea and pumpkin essential oil will be available. Email ccgradasst@ship.edu with questions.

Crime.” The book was published by CRC Press in July.

The chapter is about domestic and international sex trafficking of women and children. Bratina was inspired to write the chapter to raise awareness about human trafficking and to encourage others to know the signs and take steps to prevent it.

“Shippensburg is a small area and a lot of people do not think these things happen around here,” Bratina said.

In central Pennsylvania, Interstate 81 and truck stops are hotspots for human traffickers to recruit potential victims. Many efforts are being made to put an end to human trafficking. Multiple coalitions have been made between survivors of human trafficking, advocate groups, scholars and law enforcement officials.

There are various factors that affect who the traffickers will target.

They often target those who come from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center has a hotline that runs 24/7

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SU Asst. Professor to take reports of human trafficking.

Its number is 1-888-373-7888.

Although anyone can fall victim to sex trafficking, there is no exact estimate for the number of sex trafficking victims in the United States because so many cases go unreported each year.

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On Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. the communication/journalism department is hosting an event in which students in the major can meet their adviser in Rowland Hall 200.

Students can ask general questions and learn more about the scheduling process.

students in the communication/ journalism department, but other students can benefit from the paper. The paper gives suggestions to help writers strengthen their papers through writing techniques, streamline study habits, and explains the advantages tutoring can provide to students.

“I enjoyed that it was a collaborative research effort between faculty within this [communication/ journalism] department and the writing studio,” Ott said, “It was a wonderful way to blend the academic research we do with the type of research done in other disciplines and we were able to come up with a lot of great suggestions and implications for the academic environment as a whole.”

Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. is the application and proposal deadline for the undergraduate research grant program. For complete program details and instructions go to http:// www.ship.edu/Student_ Research/Funding_Alert/

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The website also noted the average SU has a freshman retention Staff Writer rate of 70.8 percent, while Lock Haven’s is 69.7 percent and Dickinson Shippensburg University beat College’s is 90.3 percent. schools, such as Dickinson College, Professors place third in acain an online ranking of the top 20 demic competition univeristies in Pennsylvania.

SU was ranked No.13 overall, The SU Writing Studio and the though specific categories touched on the university’s tuition costs and communication/journalism department teamed together to write a its campus services.

“Shippensburg University en- paper that received third place in courages high impact practices a peer-reviewed paper competition such as undergraduate student re- held by the Small Programs Insearch, study abroad, internships terest Group of the Association for and service learning,” according to Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. citydescribed.com.

Holly Ott and Carries Sipes, both SU was compared to both public and private universities in Pennsyl- assistant professors and Michael vania, such as Indiana University of Drager, an associate professor of Pennsylvania, University of Penn- the communication/journalism desylvania and Lock Haven Univer- partment, along with Karen Johnson, associate professor and direcsity.

“Pennsylvania has some of the tor of the Writing Studio, worked best colleges in the country. Stu- together to write “Getting It ‘Write’: dents will find top-ranked liberal Strengthening Basic Grammar arts colleges, public universities Skills Through Collaborative Efand private universities,” the web- forts.”

The paper is mainly directed to site stated.

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On Saturday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Visitation Roman Catholic Church will have its weekly mass. Catholic Campus Ministry is reminding students of the mass time and to contact the parish office at (717) 532-2912 with questions.

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Your World Today Obama politicizes shooting for national debate Commentary

TROY OKUM

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President Barack Obama told the nation that the Umpqua Community College massacre in Oregon should be politicized for the benefit of American society, while admitting there is little he can do as president to prevent such shootings in the future.

“And, of course, what’s routine is that somebody, somewhere will comment and say, ‘Obama politicized this issue,’” Obama said at a White House press conference last Thursday, according to The Washington Post.

“Well, this is something we should politicize. It is relevant to our common life together, to the body politic.”

Obama went on to challenge journalists to report, side-by-side, the number of U.S. citizens who have been killed through terrorist attacks in the past decade compared to citizens killed by gun violence.

As the time Obama has in office is coming to an end, he acts as if he cares less and less about following safe public relations advice — his speeches are increasingly bold and his calls to action more direct.

The shooting in Oregon, which claimed the lives of 10 people and

injured at least nine more, was a final straw for the president, who campaigned on gun law reform since his 2008 bid for presidency.

“Routine” is the word he used to describe the attitude Americans are taking when another mass shooting occurs. That attitude is exactly what the president finds unacceptable when gun laws can be transformed to attempt to prevent massacres.

“This is a political choice that we make to allow this to happen every few months in America,” Obama said. “Each time this happens I am going to say that we can actually do something about it, but we’re going to have to change our laws.”

Obama recognizes the majority of gun owners are responsible and that the Second Amendment ensures an American’s right to own firearms, but he also believes there are “common-sense steps” the nation can take to protect its citizens.

The White House website outlines those stances and more, including specific actions the Obama administration wants to pursue.

On the top of the list is to require background checks for every firearm buyer, not just those purchasing a gun from a federally licensed firearm. Another approach to provide better coverage of mental health treatment, particularly for younger Americans.

With a divided Congress and a divided American populace, it is difficult to make changes to gun laws.

One side of the aisle will protect the Second Amendment strictly, often claiming that passing gun reform laws would be carving away a basic American right. The other side sees the ambiguous language of the law

as outdated and allowing citizens with an absurd amount of power to acquire dangerous weapons.

“I’ve got to have a Congress and I’ve got to have state legislatures and governors who are willing to work with me on this,” Obama said.

Gun violence extends beyond domestic shootings, which have occurred at schools, theaters and public events. The drug war on the U.S.-Mexican border is a violent conflict fueled largely by American dollars and American firearms.

Drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, are produced in the Central and South American countries before they are smuggled north to cartels on the southern U.S. border.

Cartels demand a high quantity of firearms to maintain their war against each other and the Mexican government. Drugs are sold in the U.S. and loose gun laws allow the cartels to buy and smuggle weapons back across the border.

Whether it is U.S. citizens or Mexican drug cartels that use American guns for violence, the debate on gun reform has boiled down to a freedom versus security argument. But why do Americans have to struggle to create a balance between the two ideals?

In a utopian America there would be no reason to sacrifice freedom or security because you would have a populace that is both responsible for their firearms and able to trust their fellow neighbor to do no harm.

But in reality, society must adapt and transform to prevent people from even wanting to kill other people.

Until then, the debate on gun rights will carry on slowly and painfully.

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Police Briefs Marijuana found at Lackhove Hall

University police charged Salena A. McGriff, 18, of Lackhove Hall with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lackhove Hall residence hall staff called officers to the building on Sept. 25 because of an incident involving the use of marijuana in one of the rooms. Officers investigated the scene and were able to recover a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia from McGriff’s room. A criminal complaint was filed against McGriff for the above listed charges.

Intoxicated female located near Spiritual Center University police charged Melissa Ann Schwenk, 18, of Lackhove Hall with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 25 along Adams Drive near the Spiritual Center. Officers were dispatched to the area to check on the welfare of Schwenk, who was intoxicated and could not make it back to her residence hall on her own.

Officers arrived and found the female in question laying in the grass along the roadway. Schwenk was found to be highly intoxicated, and due to her condition an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. She was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. She later received a citation, charging her with underage drinking.

Marijuana, drug paraphernalia, vodka found in Seavers Hall University police charged Danielle Lynn Lillie, 18, of Seavers Hall with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. The incident occurred on Sept. 25 in Seavers Hall when residence hall staff called police to assist them with an investigation involving a strong odor of marijuana coming from a resident’s room. In the course of the investigation officers recovered a small amount of marijuana, two items of drug paraphernalia and a half-gallon container of vodka from the room. A criminal complaint was filed with the local magisterial district judge charging Lillie with the above offenses.

Two intoxicated individuals escorted from Henderson Gymnasium University police charged Tiffani A. Belton, 18, of Kieffer Hall, and Braxton K. Spriggs, 19, of Philadelphia, with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred at Henderson Gymnasium on Sept. 27. Officers found both individuals were highly intoxicated while attending an event at the gym. They were escorted from the event and were later transported to the hospital by ambulance for evaluation and treatment of possible alcohol overdoses.

Hit-and-run incident reported at C-7 commuter parking lot Jessica Mary Pope of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, came to the university police department on Sept. 30 to report damage done to her vehicle while it was parked in the C-7 commuter parking lot. Pope reported she parked her 2003 Ford Escape in the parking lot at approximately 8:30 a.m. When she returned to the vehicle at approximately 5 p.m. she discovered damage to the passenger side doors and rear quarter panel of the vehicle. Damage to the vehicle was moderate and consisted of a large dent and several scrapes with missing paint. No damage estimate has been received as of this time and the incident remains under investigation.

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Former White House correspondent speaks before inauguration Nicole James

Ship Life Co-Editor Former ABC White House correspondent Ann Compton spoke to numerous students, faculty and guests at Shippensburg University about her experiences as a reporter and her thoughts on the important issues journalists face today.

The event was held at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Oct. 1, as part of SU’s “President’s Lecture Series,” which was organized in recognition of SU President George “Jody” Harpster’s inauguration as the 16th president of the university.

Her lecture intertwined with the three-part event.

All proceeds benefitted the SU Foundation’s Stewart Hall Restoration Fund, enabling the renovation of a historic building on campus.

Earlier in the evening, a private reception was held for invited guests. Due to her experience as a reporter, she spoke with such esteem to the crowd. She attained her liberal arts degree from Hollins College (now Hollins University), a school that did not have a communications or a journalism department.

She received her first internship in 1969 at a local CBS station in Virginia, which led to her first full-time position as a reporter. At 26, she moved on to become a network correspondent for ABC. Throughout Compton’s career, she reported on the White House and had an inside look at many of our nation’s historic moments. She used the time she had at the reception to provide those in attendance with knowledge for the future.

At 27 years old, she walked up the White House driveway. At such a young age, with a lack of experience, she was viewed at a disadvantage, according to Compton. Big-name journalists worked alongside her, but that did not hinder her passion.

She introduced herself to the deputy chief of staff at the time, Dick Cheney, telling him that “she would be a force to be reckoned with.”

Compton stressed that her success was still possible along with her life as a mother and wife, acknowledging one can have it all. She has been married for 37 years and has four children.

“You’ll never be home for every birthday…but you can do it both,” she said. “You can do a family life and have a very fulfilling professional life.

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Compton sits with students at the second floor lobby of the Luhrs Center. She explains the highlights of her career.

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Ann Compton and President Jody Harpster applaud a speaker during the reception at the Tuscarora Room, which was held before Compton’s lecture at the Luhrs Center. was held in the Tuscarora Room.

Harpster was honored for his efforts with SU students.

Joel Zullinger, chairperson of the Board of Directors of the SU Foundation, presented Harpster with a plaque, and James Ptaszynski, senior fellow of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, talked about his relationship with Harpster.

Ptaszynski worked with Harpster at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He knew that Harpster had a special way with individuals and it was a key reason why he is now president.

“Be bold and support each other,” he said, offering advice to Harpster and SU. “Not only is Shippensburg a great university today, it can be a great university tomorrow.”

A final presentation from former SU President William Ruud followed. He traveled from the University of Northern Iowa, where he is now president, to support Harpster during his inauguration.

“Jody is one of those people you only meet so often in your career.

He is a trusted friend of mine,” he said. “This is a time for this university to join together.” Ruud believes that with Harpster as president, “the sky is the limit.”

President Harpster quickly thanked those who were involved with the inauguration and who attended the lecture series. He borrowed words from Pope Francis, stemming from his high hopes for his term.

“Grace is not a part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls.

“We all have the duty to do good,” Harpster said, repeating Francis’ words.

Compton, who was the featured speaker for the pre-inauguration ceremony, briefly stepped up to speak. In reference to a focus of her lecture to follow, she noted that most U.S. presidents barely last two terms, but Harpster is “coming back for more.”

She mentioned this topic a numerous times during her lecture at Luhrs. Many seats were filled, with guests eager to hear what insight Compton was prepared to thrust upon them.

“Yes, I worry. But I do think this next generation of journalists is up to it.”

- Ann Compton She had the opportunity to cover seven presidents in 40 years. Within those years, Compton had an inside look at the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, President Bill Clinton’s impeachment and the Sept. 11 attacks.

“It just happened to be my day,” she said, concerning her location when news broke of the attack on the twin towers. Compton watched as President George W. Bush was informed by a Secret Service agent of what occurred in New York while he was reading to students at a classroom in Florida.

Bush and Compton were aboard Air Force One when the Pentagon was struck, halting their return to

Washington, D.C. She made it clear that Bush wanted nothing more than to return to the White House to deal with the problem at hand.

Through this experience and others, Compton was able to uncover more information about presidents that the media would otherwise not understand. Both the presidents and the candidates are under an extreme level of pressure, causing the elections to become much more than that.

“George W. Bush was elected because on Sept. 11…our world was changed,” she said.

“In 2015-2016, we have a new way to measure the impact of candidates.”

She spoke of this in relation to social media and its growth over the years.

Audience members followed up with questions regarding her concern for this new generation of journalists, as she noted that her decision to retire was made with them in mind. Compton stressed her worry as there are no longer the same ethical concerns that there were in the past, or as high a quality of fact-checking. She also discussed her thoughts as an unbiased journalist, specifically during times of elections.

By the end of the lecture, Compton left the students, faculty, staff and guests on their feet in admiration and applause.

“Yes, I worry,” Compton said, “But I do think this next generation of journalists is up to it.”

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Presidential candidate this week: Donald Trump addresses homophobia and racism

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump was interviewed by CNN’s Don Lemon last Wednesday. During the interview, Lemon directly asked Trump if he is racist or homophobic.

Lemon first asked Trump if he is homophobic. Trump attempted to dodge the question entirely. “No, I think that I am a very nice person. I love people,” Trump replied.

Then, instead of talking about same-sex marriage or equal rights, Trump started talking about how the evangelical Christians love him and how he loves them back.

When Lemon asked Trump about his popularity in the African-American community, Trump tried to cover himself up.

Trump talked about a recent appearance in South Carolina he made in defense to people perceiving him as a racist. Instead of directly answering Lemon’s question, Trump highlighted his visit to an African-American chamber of commerce event.

It is as if Trump was trying to show he is not a racist by saying he intermingled with the African-American community. This is definitely a new approach for Trump, though, who usually comes out and speaks his mind freely.

The whole interview is available on CNN.com.

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Trump riles up a crowd at a recent rally in New Hampshire.

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The U.S. is still after Kony, but is the risk worth the award?

Josh Torzillo Asst. Opinion Editor

Remember Joseph Kony? Perhaps the catchphrase “KONY 2012” will ring a bell.

The African warlord and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army is still at large. The United States has been hunting him in Africa since 2011, after the release of a viral video that tried to bring awareness to Kony’s horrific exploits, in an attempt to get somebody to bring the man to justice.

The video gained steam and millions of Americans supported the hunting of Kony, a call which President Barack Obama answered.

Then the creator of the video was arrested for public indecency and nudity, and like most viral trends, the whole movement was forgotten.

The U.S. government continued the hunt, and after four years, Kony is still on the loose. Now the U.S. has to decide whether it should keep after Kony or cut the mission short. A new opportunity has arisen that may be the key to killing Kony, but it has made many U.S. officials nervous.

The Seleka, a Muslim rebel group responsible for toppling the government of the Central African Republic and igniting a civil war, is now possibly working with the U.S. in the hunt for Kony. The group is known for its rape, torture and execution tactics, similar to the actions of Kony. The Seleka even have ties to Kony’s army, trading and interacting with them, according to BBC. The Seleka are on the inside and

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“Stop Kony” signs flood the streets during a rally in Seoul. are perhaps the best candidates to finally end Kony’s reign of terror.

The U.S. is not allowed in Sudan, where Kony is possibly hiding, but the Seleka are. Should the U.S. work with a known Muslim terrorist group, though?

With all of the problems America has with ISIS right now, the answer should be no. This feels too much like a shady military deal with too much potential to go wrong. There are 100 American military advisers and officials dealing with this in Africa right now, and according to The Washington Post, an anonymous official feels that the Seleka are playing the U.S. and will not actually assist in the hunt for Kony.

The U.S. has been criticized in the past for dealing with terrorist groups. America essentially created Al Qaeda years ago by giving aid to certain groups in the Middle East, and some even believe the U.S.

helped to create ISIS. The last thing the U.S. needs to do is back a group similar to ISIS and give it aid.

Would it be for a good cause? Yes. Kony is a murderer and enslaves children into his army. He deserves to be brought to justice. However, working with a group that does the same things that Kony does in order to kill him seems counter-intuitive.

Any aid given to the Seleka could potentially boost its numbers and make it a more powerful force in Africa and the cycle would begin anew.

If the U.S. simply works with the terrorist group rather than aiding it, then perhaps nothing will come of the situation. The less involved with the Seleka the U.S. gets, the better. This group cannot be trusted and the potential harm that could come from a mutual agreement with what is essentially an enemy to the U.S. is exactly that: Harmful.

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Kayla Corbin Opinion Editor Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, is the latest spot of a mass shooting.

The killer, Chris Harper Mercer, ran rampant on Thursday, slaughtering nine people and injuring at least 10 others. Law enforcement officials have said the reason Mercer did this was because he “felt the world was against him,” according to NBC. CNN released on Saturday that the gunman killed himself, according to the local sheriff.

The local law enforcement in the southern Oregon town has decided to not announce Mercer’s name publicly. The reasoning behind this is to avoid giving the gunman what he wanted: Infamous attention and a public profile. By doing so, they hope to focus more on the victims of this horrific crime.

The chief medical officer, Jason Gray, had this to say: “I will not give him the credit for this horrific act of cowardice. Media will get the name confirmed in time…but you will never hear us use it,” Gray told The Washington Post.

I support the decision made by the law enforcement and plan to follow the same idea.

This is an eye-opening idea that I hope spreads to the minds of the nation. Instead of giving these mass killers the fame and attention they crave so much, why not focus on the victims? Let us focus on what the victims had accomplished in their lives through their dreams and aspirations.

The nine victims were shot by one

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The county sheriff of Douglas, John Hanlin, told reporters, “In Oregon, this is a hunting state and firearms are possible in most households.” Hanlin was reiterating the fact that 13 guns may seem like a lot at first glance, but it is not uncommon once you think about it rationally.

Of course, our Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms and gives no limit to the number of guns you own. If you are using them without causing harm to the public, I do not see any problem. Many citizens have collections of antique guns that still need to be registered, even if they are no longer functioning.

I do believe there should be a stricter background checking system when purchasing a gun. A gun has the potential to impact or end a life. With a gun comes great responsibility.

Our nation has in place a universal background check that is supposed to keep guns away from the mentally unstable or criminals who have lost their Second Amendment rights. These background checks are required any time someone buys a gun from a registered dealer.

The catch is this background check is not required for private sales of guns. Buzzfeed News reported that 40 percent of all purchases involving firearms happen in private settings. Thus, the background check is not required. It is

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A chart shows a gradual increase of Americans killed by guns throughout the years. The total deaths exceeded 1 million, as of 2011. If the trend continues, gun deaths will keep rising. important to note that Buzzfeed’s findings are from a study released more than 10 years ago. Since then, some states have issued new laws that extend background checks even to private settings.

Think of it like this: If we have to pass two tests in the state of Pennsylvania in order to receive a driver’s license, why is there not a simple background check on all firearm purchases?

When you are driving an automobile, you are at risk of endangering those around you if you are not competent. If you possess a gun, you are also at risk.

There are rules and regulations in place for the protection and safety of the public. Purchasing a gun should be no different.

Many argue that someone planning on carrying out such a horrif-

ic act would find a gun either way, whether that is legal or not. But would we not feel safer as a nation if we knew we had our gun rights as strict as possible? I know I would sleep safer knowing there was some sort of process you had to go through to purchase a firearm.

You could say the same thing about driving illegally. Anyone who wants to drive bad enough will find a way to do so. This is true in almost any aspect in life. There will be extremists who will do anything, no questions asked.

But, for the sake of the safety of the public, we need to do anything in our power to regulate the purchase of guns.

This is not part of a political agenda and President Barack Obama should not be criticized for taking a stand in wanting to change the U.S.

In his presidency, Obama has had to address mass shootings on 15 separate occasions, according to TIME magazine.

“The reporting is routine. My response here at this podium ends up being routine, the conversation in the aftermath of it. We’ve become numb to this,” Obama said in a statement regarding the Oregon shooting.

We have become numb. When I see a notification pop up “shooting at ____” I think to myself, “Are you serious? Again?”

This could happen anywhere, at anytime. Any normal day could turn into a tragedy that is forever remembered as the day a mass shooting took place. When and how did our country turn into this? We need to stand up as a collective whole and work on rebuilding our nation.

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Asst. Opinion Editor There have been 264 mass shootings in 274 days this year in America, according to Rolling Stone magazine.

Between 2004 and 2013, there have been 316,000 firearms-related deaths, compared to 313 deaths related to foreign terrorism in America, according to a study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department.

These facts are staggering. They show that America undoubtedly has a huge problem with firearm violence. However, closer examination of this data is necessary.

When Americans think of mass shootings, they think of Columbine, Sandy Hook, Aurora, and now, sadly, Umpqua Community College.

These incidents are horrific and saddening for the entire nation.

People should not be dying this way in our country.

Not all mass shootings are school shootings or mall shootings, though.

A mass shooting refers to four people being involved in the act, excluding the shooter. It would be interesting to see how many of those 264 mass shootings involved gang violence. People should not assume that there have been 264 shootings at schools this year.

As for the terrorism fact, that one makes sense. Billions of dollars are spent protecting Americans from terrorism, showing why the number is so much lower than the firearm one.

These facts, if only taken at face value, can easily distort the truth within them. A great example of this is the criticism Jeb Bush is currently facing on social media. #Stuffhappens made its rounds on social media, referring to a Bush quote on the Umpqua shootings.

Those who use the hashtag label Bush as a monster because his response when asked about the shooting was apparently a heartless, “Stuff happens.” “… Stuff happens, there’s always a crisis. And the impulse is always to do something and it’s not necessarily the right thing to do.” That is

the full quote by Bush, which easily clears up what he is trying to say.

Yes, the word choice may have been poor, but two words were appropriated from that quote and attributed as the whole response from Bush, simply because they make for better headlines and could fit into a hashtag.

“The act of taking away guns is too extreme and feels like something that would happen in George Orwell’s ‘1984.’”

-Josh Torzillo Bush is right. President Barack Obama is right, too, saying that every time there is a mass shooting, the same routine is played out. We are becoming numb to these horrific crimes because they happen so often. Turn on the news and you will see that there actually is a crisis in America on a weekly basis. Both men are right.

Controversial issues this week:

Russia continues to bomb Syrian targets

The Russian military has been bombing Syrian positions daily and it is leading to international concern over the country’s intentions. Countries such as the United States and Great Britain are concerned that the Russian military is targeting civilians rather than ISIS militants in an attempt to set up Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to CNN. Russia denies targeting civilians, saying that only military positions are being targeted. Russia says that there are no intentions other than fighting ISIS and that Russia will continue to drop bombs on ISIS positions.

Pope has audience with Kentucky clerk Pope Francis briefly visited the Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, causing many to question his motives. Many saw the visit as a show of support for the clerk’s anti-gay marriage beliefs, a sentiment that was quickly cleared up after word got out that the pope had visited a gay couple the previous day. The Vatican is trying to clear up any political intentions behind either visit, simply saying that Pope Francis was just visiting both parties and was not showing any support, but friendship and kindness, according to a CNN report.

Cosby accusers continue to come forward A few more women came forward this past week claiming that Bill Cosby had drugged and sexually assaulted them. This comes after three universities stripped Cosby of honorary degrees, and his public image continues to be tarnished. No criminal charges have been successful against Cosby yet and he still denies being involved in any sort of sexual assault against these women.

The number of women speaking out against Cosby has grown to more than 40, CNN reported.

The quick impulse would be to take guns from American citizens.

Guns are being used to kill people, so if we take away what is used to kill people, the problem will be solved, right?

Imagine what would happen if the government tried to take guns away from Americans. It is not hard to imagine that another civil war would break out. Guns are an integral part of American society, and there is no feasible way to take them. Guns and freedom are almost synonymous in America, and that is how it has been since the Bill of Rights was created. They should not be taken away.

Insane people are always going to exist. Yes, stricter background checks and other gun regulations should be implemented, but people are going to find a way to hurt others, whether they have a gun or not. The county that Umpqua Community College is located in actually had implemented stricter gun regulations, and this shooting still happened.

The focus should be on making sure guns are only in the hands of

people who know how to use them correctly and safely. People should be taught gun safety. The focus should be on keeping guns out of the hands of those with mental health problems. The government should be acting on gun control, but in these ways. The act of taking away guns is too extreme and feels like something that would happen in George Orwell’s “1984.”

The reality is that crime and violence will always exist, regardless of the means by which it is carried out, and the focus must be on lessening it, not doing away with it. This may be harsh, but people are always going to do terrible things to others. Crises like mass violence will never fully go away, just like guns will never fully go away, so the goal needs to be on lessening the frequency and impact of such events.

America is becoming numb to mass shootings and it is sad. Too many families are being affected by deaths from mass shootings. However, the right action must be taken after these tragedies and extreme gun control is not that action, especially in America.

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Deciding a major, discovering a career Natalie Eastwood

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She wrote creative stories when she was 10, took Advanced Placement English courses in high school and enrolled in college as a psychology major, but graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology — along with minors in physics, chemistry, philosophy and religion.

Like many students, Cindy Murray, undeclared academic adviser and learning specialist, had to figure out what majors and minors were right for her. Murray helped answer questions for Shippensburg University students at the Major and Minor Fair on Thursday, Sept.

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The Major and Minor Fair, which is hosted by the Career and Community Engagement Center and the School of Academic Services and Programs, attracted more than 200 students who were undeclared, interested in adding a major or minor, or simply wanting to learn

more about their major.

“Sometimes you’re in a class and it lights you up … If something lights you up, try to pursue that,” Murray said.

Murray said she switched her major to biology when she discovered a passion for the subject in a biology class.

“I would encourage students to find a way to connect to all of [their] gen-eds and then follow [their instinct when classes really interest them],” Murray said.

Freshman Amy Tosten’s solution to decide her major is to take some general education classes to see what works best for her.

“I’m thinking of majoring in either math or art,” Tosten said.

However, for Tosten, she said that the decision between her two majors comes down to the jobs available in each field.

Professor Niel Brasher, who manned the political science table, said that a frequent question students have at the Major and Minor Fair is the kind of career they can get with a particular degree.

“It’s difficult to find out what you want to do in life,” Brasher said.

Brasher said that success in the classroom as well as the workforce is partly determined by a person’s passion for that field.

“It’s extra important to like the subject matter…The most important thing is to find something you’re passionate about because you’ll do better,” Brasher said.

Freshman Sammy Kalp is already driven by her passion. Kalp said she knows exactly what she wants to do — teach. Although currently undeclared, Kalp is declaring an education major in the spring semester.

“I love kids, and I’ve always wanted to make an impact in a kid’s life,” Tosten said.

Tosten attended the Major and Minor Fair to become more involved with the education field by joining an education club. “[Students] are searching,” Brasher said simply.

That is what the Major and Minor Fair is all about — a search for the right fit.

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Free To Be Me celebrates first year as SU organization A birthday bash of drag queens, fashion and acceptance for all people Amanda Mehall

Multimedia Editor A first birthday celebration had never been so eccentric and glamourous. Rainbow whoopee pies, balloons and tablecloths created the colorful atmosphere for an even more colorful night on the way into the Ceddia Union Building’s multi-purpose room on Friday, Oct. 2.

Pumping up the party, DJ Starr worked on her MacBook blaring club-like music and spinning on a turntable. Following the killer music session, the party took a turn for the spectacular.

Drag Queen Lady T acted as the host for Free to be Me’s first birthday bash, which is an on-campus support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer mulPhoto by Amanda Mehall ticultural students.

Lady T took the stage and asked Drag queen Poison dances to “Lean On” by Major Lazer at Free To Be Me’s birthday bash. who in the audience was straight.

A show of hands, and she replies with, “Well we’re going to change that. Just kidding, we’re [the gay community] a group of people that loves everybody.”

Lady T kicked off the festivities by first introducing her “drag daughter,” Poison. Poison emerged out from the back of the stage dancing and twirling in a long white gown with hypnotizing green and black circles and swirls. Following her performance, she told everyone she wanted to start off the night with a joke, and the crowd erupted with laughter when she said, “President Donald Trump.”

Poison and Lady T shared the stage that night with two fashion modeling groups, the on-campus Elite Modeling Troupe, which is run through Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Exclusive House of Lanvin from Philadelphia.

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Student shares experience of week without meat

Going vegetarian for a week seemed like a fun idea, but I thought from Day 1 that the project would be difficult. I’m a girl who considers steak and cheeseburgers to be their own food groups, so I naturally assumed I would be doodling pictures of chicken wings all over my school notes by Day 2. Surprisingly, I found it to be less of a challenge and more of an insightful learning experience.

As the week went on, I found myself not craving meat much. Even though chicken tenders and burgers still looked appetizing, I was not drooling over them as I thought I would be. I was completely content with choosing a meat-free salad over one with chicken and I did not mind having pasta without meatballs for supper. Plus, it forced me to cook more, allowing me to create new dishes I would not have tried otherwise.

Staring down at my tofu Caesar wrap — which was quite tasty — I began to think of why people decide to go vegetarian. Everyone assumes people go vegetarian because they want to save animals’ lives, but I

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believe a deeper meaning can be applied to the diet. We all know that choosing a veggie burger over a regular burger will not magically save a cow’s life and eating eggs for breakfast over bacon will not save a pig from being slaughtered. What vegetarianism does do, however, is make you more mindful of humanity’s overall impact on animals.

Before I started the diet, I honestly did not think twice about eating meat. After going without it for a few days, however, I began to think of how I no longer played a “negative” role in an animal’s life: I was no longer a reason for a creature to die earlier than it must.

I was also reminded of the neglect that many animals receive on large commercial farms. Not every farm mistreats its animals, but keeping the thought in mind will definitely make you think twice about buying that meatball sub.

Vegetarianism is not, therefore, a way to stop a cause as much as it is a personal endeavor to remember what animal resources we consume or use on a daily basis. By going vegetarian, a person is reminded of how he or she can support a cause he or she feels strongly about: Animal rights.

Vegetarianism creates a mindset from which all of us can learn. It

“I could give up meat too, just not fruit or yogurt, so dairy.”

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shows us we can always do something for a cause we believe in, even if we cannot fix the problem single-handedly. Whether it is raising money to fight cancer or refusing to give service to a non-ethical business, we can all find a cause to

stand behind. Hopefully all of us will find this cause at some point in our lives, but in the meantime, I will be choosing meat-free options more frequently for my newfound cause.

New chips take over the C-store Managing Editor Frito-Lay decided that Canada is not the only country that can enjoy the taste of All Dressed chips. What are they, and why is the name so vague, you may ask?

All Dressed chips are a combination of barbecue, sour cream, cheddar, and salt and vinegar flavors.

But this is not the first time many Americans have heard of this Canadian flavor. BuzzFeed, known for its many videos fea-

turing its staff members tasting foreign foods, featured this same flavor in the video “Americans Try Canadian Snacks For First Time,” in August 2014. While most of the snacks in the video were well-received by the public, All Dressed chips were a point of contention.

Some called the chips “a journey” for the tongue while others thought it was “weak” and “bland.”

Fast-forward to February of this year and BuzzFeed ran another article under the same premise.

“We Asked Americans To Taste And Review Canadian Ketchup Chips,” also featured a small

section for the All Dressed chips, which were met this time around with rave reviews.

“These taste sooo much better than dresses,” Erin Chack said in the article.

This is only a promotion though; these chips will only be available from now through Dec. 7. And Shippensburg University students can purchase these chips in C-store.

So if you ever wondered how the Canadians eat, you can now find out for yourself.

“I could give up dairy. I’ll let my bones be brittle.”

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Professors showcased Student shows off in Art and Design pottery Exhibition NATALIE EASTWOOD

Ship Life Co-Editor Some people never stop learning, but for Shippensburg University art professors, they never stop creating.

The annual Art and Design Faculty Exhibition opened in the Kauffman Gallery in the Huber Art Center on Sept. 30 and will remain open until Oct. 24.

Michael Campbell, director for the art exhibit and an SU professor, equated each professor’s artwork to the research paper for a scientist.

“I think the students want to know we practice what we preach. They want to see we’re growing as artists,” Campbell said.

This year’s exhibition showcases six professors’ work that includes intricate ceramic bowls and jars, a series of water color paintings the size of a deck of cards, brightly colored acrylic paintings, oil paintings, abstract and realistic photographs,

human-sized sculptures and a display performance that can be watched on a video clip.

Comparing the Art and Design Faculty Exhibition from previous years, senior Philip Byers said that the biggest difference is seeing how his professors’ work has changed.

Byers and senior Shayna Jansen circled the room slowly, examining a brightly colored painting of a mythical bird and then photographs of sharp red fading into faint yellow.

Byers said that in the exhibit he can see everything that his professors teach in the classroom and it reinforces the idea that the information they are passing along is important.

“What [our professors] are saying works because it’s coming from a place of success … Maybe I will reach this level of success if I approach it the same way,” Byers said.

Senior Tom Kehl said that he can see some of the things that his professors teach in the classroom, but that there

is a difference in the mediums that they use in class versus their own work.

“They really explore what their main medium is,” Kehl said.

Kehl said that he is still exploring who he is as an artist by “finding his eyes” to direct him where to look for his niche.

Young artists often begin art with a specific plan, Campbell said, but they have to learn to be flexible and let the art change unexpectedly.

“What I tell students is if your work is not evolving, you’re done, you’re finished,” Campbell said. “As artists, we’re never satisfied. We’re always looking for the next epiphany of insight.”

Byers and Jansen both said Campbell teaches students that art is a journey, not a destination.

“I hope whatever comes next I still get to make art because there’s so much to learn,” is what Campbell tells them in class, Byers said.

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Harley Weigle creates pottery.

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It’s 10 p.m. on a Thursday night. Many students are hunkered over their textbooks or hitting the bars, but Harley Weigle is in the art building arched over a pottery wheel shaping and reshaping clay as he visualizes the form of his next creation.

Weigle, a junior, is a practicing ceramicist studying art and business at Shippensburg University, but his interest in the field goes all the way back to high school.

In his freshman year of high school, he was randomly assigned a ceramics class.

“I guess you could say that I didn’t choose art... art chose me,” Weigle joked.

Weigle gained a foundation of knowledge through his high school ceramics classes, but it was not until college that he began to en-

gage in the intricacies of the pottery-making process.

The process is time-consuming and requires patience. Weigle starts each project by turning raw materials into clay wedges that are eventually cut into pieces ranging from 1 to 16 pounds.

With the readied clay, Weigle throws it on the pottery wheel, and using a variety of techniques, he molds the material into the shape of his next work: Pot, mug, vase, plate — Weigle has tried them all.

Once the item is formed from the wheel, it is dried, glazed and then put into an electric kiln that heats the item at 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit over the course of two days.

“I had a girl ask me once if I slept there. I told her I had a pull-out couch behind my desk,” Weigle joked.

It is not unusual for Weigle

to put 25 to 30 hours into his work a week. This dedication has helped him make tremendous growth in his craft.

“Every year, I think I’m doing something really spectacular, but then I look back, and it was actually awful… the pieces are super thick.

It’s bad,” Weigle said.

But Weigle is extremely proud of the work he is doing now, and recent events have given him the opportunity to show off his skills.

From Sept. 28 to Oct. 15, Weigle’s work will be displayed at the Brindle Gallery in the Huber Art Center.

“I enjoy knowing that after I’m dead and gone, there will still be pieces of my stuff around with my signatures and my thumbprints. I love the longevity of it all. To see more of Harley’s creations, visit his Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/WeigleCeramics.

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Students explore the exhibit, admiring work created by their professors. SU senior, Tom Kehl, learns who he is as an artist and which medium suits him.

These mugs show Harley Weigle’s growing skill.

This is one of Harley Weigle’s hand-crafted, ceramic bowls.

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“Anything other than a yes is a no,” said officer Julie Clark of the Shippensburg University Police Department.

Clark said that Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) has been on SU’s campus since 2003, the year during which officers Scott Bradnick and Michael Brennan were certified to instruct the course. The purpose of the RAD program is to empower women to defend themselves when faced with a harmful situation.

Clark received her certification

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The RAD basic course is offered every Monday in McLean Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be offered again starting Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Presidents Hall multi-purpose room. The class is open to anyone who identifies as a female.

Two resident assistants, Stephanie Madara and Jessica Goetze, started the program in Seavers, Naugle and McLean halls this aca-

demic school year.

“The purpose of RAD is to provide self defense training for women,” Madara said. “There are so many opportunities for men to learn how to protect themselves, and also to gain their confidence in tough situations.”

Madara got involved with the program because of her love for Clark’s passion about RAD, something she wants her residents and others to see.

Although the RAD course on SU’s campus is not open to students who identify as male, the national corporation does offer a RAD course for self-defense.

Poison, a drag queen, embraces the audience with hugs and lap dances on Oct. 2.

‘FREE’ FROM C1 The drag queens made jokes, flirted with the audience, sang and lip-synced songs and did vogue dancing, which contains elements of fashion and music. They also performed acting skits such as a vintage “Saturday Night Live” act.

The modeling groups alternated strutted down the catwalk throughout the night. Lady T introduced Elite Modeling Troupe first, and the students showed off trendy outfits throughout their showcases such as a destroyed red sweater, jet black metallic leggings and black combat boots with gold protruding spikes.

The Exclusive House of Lanvin followed, and they paraded up and down the runway in more abstract clothing. They sported a flowing black gown with feathered sleeves, puffy, ruffled black tops and a glittery silver suit with a beaked mas-

querade mask, complete with a black plume on the forehead.

Terrell Henry, a member of Elite Modeling Troupe, took the microphone after House of Lanvin’s first appearance, and gave all the party-goers a chance to step into the spotlight. He proposed a modeling session with the audience, and the winner would receive a $20 cash prize.

Students flooded the stage in dress from hoodies and sweatpants to crop tops and miniskirts, all storming down the runway confidently, flipping their hair, spinning and stomping their feet, with DJ Starr chanting, “do that sexy walk!”

When everyone returned to their seats, Poison riled up the crowd one last time, but this time in a straitjacket. She lip-synced “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, saying “I’m crazy, crazy, c-c-c-c-crazy,” which turned into a mashup of “Crazy,” “Afro Circus” from the movie “Madagascar 3,” and a section of “Party Rock An-

In order to start a RAD session on campus, there must be a minimum of four dedicated, female students. Those students will have the opportunity to practice vocalization during the course.

“Women are often taught to be polite, well mannered and silent,” Clark stressed. “Oftentimes when they are confronted with a very serious situation, they tense up and they make no sound. However, we do a lot of work with vocalization and using your voice as a first line of defense in the course.”

Clark loves the end result of the program. She expressed that in the end she sees a positive impact

in women’s confidence and the beginning of great bonding memories and support systems. She wants women to know their abilities and that they can defend themselves against anyone.

“Some women in the class have never balled up their fist and thrown a punch in their whole life, and they don’t know that they have power,” Clark said.

She enjoys teaching the course, and is willing to help anyone who identifies as a female to stand up for herself.

Lady T insisted during her time on the stage that the CUB

install an escalator to the main stage. them” by LMFAO. Then, Lanvin and Elite Modeling Troupe teamed up and took the stage together. They performed an act that combined high fashion, skilled modeling and fierce dancing.

“I loved the vogue [dancing] and acting performances,” attendant Kayla Behea, a sophomore, said.

Joshua Smith, president of Free to be Me, said the birthday celebration was modeled after the underground ball, which is a national competition in the LGBTQ community in modeling, dancing and vogue dancing.

“Campus needs to know our story,” Henry, a member of Free to be Me’s planning committee, said. “Everyone needs to know what we do instead of just assuming.”

“It was not what I expected. It was very inspirational to see people on stage being confident with who Photos by Amanda Mehall they are,” sophomore Roneka Jones Elite Modeling Troupe invited students to the stage to model. said when the party came to a close.

Thirty students walked the catwalk, showing off their oufits.

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If Birds Could Fly soars at The Thought Lot The Thought Lot plays host to a night of Americana and folk music with Virginia band Tyler M. Law A&E Editor

The road is where the heart is for Virginia-based folk and Americana band If Birds Could Fly, traveling across the East Coast in their van and embarking on trips as far as Texas this fall.

“We travel all the time — even when we’re off — just because we’re so used to being on the road,” Brittany Carter said.

“When the van’s broken down my mom lets us use the SUV,” Andrew Carter said backstage with a smile.

The group headlined its second gig at The Thought Lot this year, which also hosted two local acts, one with a rock-’n’-roll vibe and the other with a classic singer-songwriter feel.

The night kicked off with a Gettysburg band, Daniel James & The Blue Collar Special, and its unique blend of Americana and rock-’n’-roll music.

The group, which had recently been in a car accident, played a great opening set despite having some band members watching from off-stage.

A couple of the band members apologized after their set for being “loud” during a show that consisted of mostly acoustic music.

Kevin Neidig performed second, showcasing the intense guitar work that has made him a local favorite.

Neidig even pulled out a ukulele late in his set for a folk sing-along with the audience, which led to many laughs and cheers from the crowd as they were encouraged to

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(Top) The duo of Andrew and Brittany Carter perform a cover of “Sweet Child of Mine.” (Bottom left) Andrew and Brittany share a quick laugh at the begining of a song. (Bottom right) Andrew laughing while Brittany calls him a “hunk of man meat,” and Brittany sings an original song titled “Skin and Bones,” which prompted a young couple to dance in front of the stage. yell the words “pants” and “pockets” back to Neidig throughout the song.

The duo of Andrew and Brittany Carter, also known as If Birds Could Fly, now have a touring backing band featuring percussion and bass, which allows Brittany to focus on her vocals for the entire show.

Saturday night’s concert at The Thought Lot, a venue that is a fa-

vorite of the duo, was the first show for the newly-formed full band.

Brittany and Andrew took to the stage like veterans who have seen a lot over the course of their career, which has landed them on tours with a couple of big-name country artists. The group has seen its fair share of strange moments during shows, including marriage proposals gone wrong and no-holds-barred barroom fights breaking out in the middle of sets. The latter occurring at the band’s album release party in Tennessee three years ago.

“It happens all the time at our shows. We’re kind of like a metal band,” Brittany said jokingly backstage before the show.

“We’re pretty much the most hardcore folk-indie band you’ll ever hear,” Andrew added sarcastically.

The duo are as fun and carefree in their show as they are backstage, cracking jokes and making fun of each other.

At one point during the duo’s set, Brittany, who is married to Andrew, turned and made a comment about how she was drunk the first 500

times they hung out.

Lyrically, the duo is a powerhouse of emotion, exuberance and musical sound with Andrew’s impressive old-school folk guitar work and the precision of the new backing band. Brittany’s southern accent and singing voice soared during

the band’s set at The Thought Lot, which treated audience members to great new original music as well as old favorites, and a stripped down cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine.”

The group made a small room venue feel like a much larger show by playing to the crowd and making the show work perfectly in their favor.

The duo is consistently hard at work on new music, writing on the road and always looking to test a new song on an audience. Much of the music performed Saturday night was new songs the group is hoping to record sometime this fall for its sophomore album.

“If you want to hear new songs by us, come to every like third show, because we’re always writing and we’ll probably write a song about tonight eventually,” Andrew said.

“I’d say 90 percent of our songs are true,” he added.

By the end of the night, If Birds Could Fly had put on a great show that proved that the group belongs on stage for many years to come.

The group is a great up-and-coming folk band and deserves more recognition for its outstanding work.

If you would like to see If Birds Could Fly on tour, check out the group’s Facebook page for more information about coming events.

The next Thought Lot show will be All We Do is Work OVERTIME, presented by Left Coast Media on Oct. 24.

More information for the show can be found at thethoughtlot.com.

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Asst. A&E Editor It has been a while since so many people have universally adored a piece of cinema. “The Martian” may be one of the best films of the year.

In an age in which films can get away with the most mundane caricatures and scripts, a work of art that supersedes the stereotype is a breath of fresh air.

Ridley Scott and Simon Kinberg return to show movie-going audiences how a movie is made, no

matter the subject. “The Martian,” based on the book of the same title

by Andy Weir, is a personal, existential study of what it is like to be completely disconnected from your home planet; man versus nature.

Scott and the film crew worked closely with NASA to ensure technical accuracy. Although “The Martian” is set in science fiction, it shows what humans are capable of today.

Matt Damon brought his best acting since 2010’s “True Grit,” going past the prejudice of being too recognizable for a fictional character. Enveloping himself as Mark Watney, he and a team of NASA

Matt Damon, star of “The Martian,” speaks with media representatives about NASA’s involvment in the film’s creation.

astronauts land on Mars during a manned mission named Ares III. As they are setting up for schematics, an intense storm disrupts the mission, knocking Watney unconscious.

The remaining crew abandons the mission, leaving Watney presumably dead to the rest of NASA and Earth. The remainder of the film consists of Watney finding ways to survive on Mars by himself as NASA attempts to make contact with him to bring him home. There is incredible pressure on Vincent Kapoor (Chiwetel Ejiofor), director of the Ares project, and his team of scientists and astronauts as they figure out ways to accelerate the next mission to Mars: Ares IV. Additionally, Teddy Sanders (Jeff Daniels), head of NASA, has his own conflict to deal with. When NASA finds out that Watney is still alive, there is a point where Sanders could have become a standard, corporate villain, but early on, he exposes his humanity a little.

It is a constant struggle for everyone and that is what keeps the slow moments from getting boring.

Drew Goddard delivers an impressive script that maintains the balance between scientific detail and emotion. With a fast, action-packed opening sequence, detail upon detail of science and technical information is discussed, much like “Star Trek.”

To alleviate this, the environment and scope establish a never-ending canvas on which to paint the complicated dialogue. Scott knows

when things might get too confusing and he resorts to explaining them through glorious visuals and story-telling movements.

Even in the slowest moments, combing engaging cinematography and getting the most out of the actors is the craft of a master like Scott. Damon, Daniels and Ejiofor are pushed to the brink of their skills, and the weight of their situations is felt extensively.

“The Martian” has a lot of effective humor to compliment Watney’s loneliness. Damon holds the individual moments together. There are certain scenes of him logging his experiences in the hope that somebody receives them. The logs are uncut in editing, demanding a stellar and compelling performance. Maintaining his sanity, Watney remains optimistic. It is the execution that makes “The Martian” an epic.

Audiences were quick to blame Simon Kinberg for the absolute disaster that was “Fantastic Four.” His reputation as a filmmaker bounced right back with “The Martian.” My faith in Kinberg’s production skills has been restored and expectations for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” have shot through the stratosphere.

One can go so far as to say that “The Martian” is worthy of a Best Picture nomination, a nomination for Damon, and at the very least a nomination for Daniels in his supporting role.

Broadway smash hit ‘42nd Street’ coming to Luhrs TYLER M. LAW A&E Editor

The classic Broadway hit “42nd Street” will be dancing and singing its way to the H. Ric. Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Oct. 8.

The show, which opened on Broadway in 1980, has seen a long and historic tenure as one of musical theater’s best shows, winning Tony and Oliver Awards along the way.

The show follows Peggy Sawyer, who arrives in New York City from Allentown, Pennsylvania, with little more than a smile and a dream of trying to break into the Broadway world.

The show’s hilarious dialogue and creative character development

make it a must-see show for anyone who enjoys musical theater.

Come watch the hilarity ensue as Sawyer goes from “youngster” to “star” in a show that ran for more than 3,000 Broadway performances.

The new production of “42nd Street” is directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner. The duo won the Tony Award for Best Revival in 2001 for Bramble and Skinner’s work on “42nd Street.”

The show will star Matthew J. Taylor as Julian Marsh, Kaitlin Lawrence as Dorothy Brock and Caitlin Ehlinger as Peggy Sawyer.

Reserved tickets for Thursday’s show are $65, $59 and $49 and are currently on sale through the Luhrs Center either on its website, luhrscenter.com, or at the box office.

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Blake Stadnik as Billy Lawlor, poses with (left to right) Tricia DeSario, Alicia Newcom, Molly Jean Blodgett and Lucia Foster.

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Panic! At the Disco is going strong, despite the loss of drummer and founding member Spencer Smith, with the group’s new song “Victorious”.

The track, released earlier this week, is the second single released from the band’s unnamed fifth studio album.

The band is just coming off touring from its last album, “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare To Die!” and is holding nothing back.

From the first second, the song is upbeat and intense. Lead singer Brendon Urie’s voice is urgent and impressive and his vocal ability has improved drastically since the band first started in 2004.

The guitar and drums are clean and catchy, a staple of Panic! At the Disco’s music.

The song, according to Urie, is written about being picked last for sports in his childhood.

However, the song feels more like an anthem for letting loose and painting the town red.

The lyrics almost fall into a dangerous zone, balancing between fun and dark.

Panic! At the Disco has been progressive in its musical style with every album, but “Victorious” is bringing the sound back to that of its first album, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

It is a welcome sound after many different eras of music from the group.

Brendon Urie has been leading Panic! through success year after year, despite losing the three other founding members: Ryan Ross and Jon Walker in 2009, and Smith earlier this year.

He is having no trouble keeping the fans interested and the band’s fifth album should be no exception.

“It’s going to be a little bit different,” said Urie said of the new album during an interview with ALT 98.7.

“It’s this mix between Sinatra and Queen, if that makes any sense...

Every time we do a new album, for me, it is always evolving and changing in the best way. There’s going to be a new energy live,” Urie said.

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Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver take late night television into a new generation Tyler M. Law A&E Editor

Commentary: Late night television has seen many different eras over the past several decades, creating stars out of people like Ed Sullivan, Jay Leno and David Letterman.

Now, a new generation of talk television hosts has taken a new generation of viewers by storm, to media and critical praise with a large viewership in tow.

Among the men who have led the charge into the new era of late night are Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver.

Oliver is a bit of an outcast, presenting his show “Last Week Tonight” on HBO, which is not a traditional venue for late night talk shows. The only other show to compare to Oliver’s on HBO is “Real Time with Bill Maher” which has seen a steady decrease in viewership since the appearance of Oliver.

Oliver, who learned from Comedy Central legend Jon Stewart as a writer and guest commentator on Stewart’s “Daily Show,” is one of the more controversial television personalities of the new generation: A British-born comedian who satirizes the American government, with an often liberal point of view.

Oliver’s viewership is also the only viewer base that needs to be looked at from multiple angles, through TV airings, on-demand views, HBO Go and YouTube views.

Because of Oliver’s lack of availability being on HBO, much of Oliver’s work receives its views from YouTube.

Between all of these formats, “Last Week Tonight” boasted an average viewership of 4.1 million weekly viewers during its first season on HBO, rivaling the mainstream cable late night shows of Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel.

Considering the show popped up seemingly out of nowhere, this is no small feat for the British comedian.

Also leading the charge is another Comedy Central veteran, Colbert, who hosted “The Colbert Report” for close to 10 years before jumping to CBS to take the reins on “The Late Show.”

Colbert has seen a massive viewership in his first few weeks as a host, with 6.55 million view-

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Stephen Colbert parades through a crowd of soldiers and civilians during his tour, “Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando.” During the tour Colbert toured through combat zones to help support the troops and civilians in war-torn countries. ers during his first episode and an average rating of 4.9 from Nielson ratings, which beat out contemporaries Fallon and Kimmel for the first week.

Colbert’s ratings quickly dropped, but only into the second place position, sitting behind “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”

Colbert brought his style straight from his Comedy Central show and held nothing back in his first weeks, inviting influential people (including presidential candidates) to come on the show with him.

The only difference between the Comedy Central show and Colbert’s new position is that he has opted to ditch the over-the-top character that he used to make his points on Comedy Central.

The rush of presidential candidates to CBS is surely a contributing factor in Colbert’s ratings and his critical reviews.

After six Emmy wins as the host of “The Colbert Report” and his

move to CBS, it is safe to say that Colbert is one of the most influential talk television hosts of his generation, bringing in a younger crowd and a new sense of urgency to late night TV. The king of late night is currently the “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) veteran Jimmy Fallon, who took over “The Tonight Show” on Feb. 17, 2014, and has run more than 300 episodes, with Fallon signing a contract to keep his seat behind “The Tonight Show” desk until at least 2021.

If Fallon sticks to his guns with “The Tonight Show,” it is possible he could be there for a decade or more, rivaling previous hosts such as Johnny Carson.

Fallon works with executive producer Lorne Michaels, who is known as the mastermind behind SNL. The two SNL greats have turned “The Tonight Show” into a cultural phenomenon with no end in sight.

Fallon had the highest viewer-

ship in 20 years, with “The Tonight Show” averaging 8.49 million viewers for the week, according to Nielson ratings.

Since its debut, the show has consistently beaten all of its competitors in ratings competitions.

This new cast of late night television hosts has seen the average age of viewers decrease and the cultural impact of the shows increase greatly.

Young adults are tuning in to late night television more than ever before and making a large impact in ratings and viewership numbers.

Despite the viewership numbers, “The Tonight Show” has received more than its fair share of flack for being too gimmicky, which has always been a trademark of Fallon.

Nonetheless, Fallon is still leading the charge for this new generation of late night stars.

The days of the clean-cut antics of Sullivan and Carson are well in the rearview mirror as this new cast

surges forward, taking no prisoners and leaving no funny jokes untold.

The jokes have become raunchier for some and new ridiculousness has ensued on a level that has not been seen before from mainstream television hosts.

Oliver has gone as far as hiring lawyers to help him create a church for him to prove a point about organized religion and churches receiving tax breaks, during one of his shows. The stunt has been compared to Stephen Colbert’s super PAC that was created while Colbert was still on Comedy Central.

Oliver and Colbert have the ability to flip late night television on its head and cause a little mayhem along the way.

It has yet to been seen how far the ridiculousness will go with this new batch of hosts, but given their track records, the next decade of late night comedy is sure to be one that will make history and re-write history books.

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2. Everest, 2

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3. Hotel Transylvania 2, 2D

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4. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trails

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5. Sicario

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8. The Visit

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Red Raiders cap record comeback, beat ESU upcoming CALE AHEARN Sports Editor The Red Raiders capped a miraculous comeback against the East Stroudsburg Warriors, converting a two-point conversion in the fifth overtime to finalize the score at 6967.

Quarterback Ryan Zapoticky found receiver Jordan Harro in the back of the end zone for the finishing touches on the game, which was the longest in SU football history.

Highlights of the game were selected to be on ESPN’s Top 10 plays, which appeared on Saturday night and Sunday morning’s editions of Sportscenter.

The game did not start off spectacularly for the Red Raiders, who were dominated for a majority of the contest.

East Stroudsburg quarterback Matt Soltes connected with receivers for four touchdowns in the first

half, taking a 27-0 lead with 7:45 left in the second quarter.

However, SU responded to the Warriors’ final score quickly when running back Justin Pyle broke free for a 66-yard scoring run just 23 seconds later. The Red Raiders brought the score to 27-14 when Zapoticky found Pyle for a 25-yard score in the last minute of the first half.

The Warriors came roaring out of halftime, adding two touchdowns to take a commanding 41-14 lead with 5:03 left in the third quarter.

Yet, that would cap the Warriors’ regulation score, as the momentum completely shifted to the Red Raiders after Zapoticky found receiver Sheldon Mayer for a 61-yard score late in the third quarter.

On the ensuing Warriors’ possession, Red Raiders’ senior safety Chad Miller collected his first career interception, setting up another passing touchdown to Mayer to bring the score to 41-28 with 1:25

remaining in the third quarter.

Running back Andrew Smith scored on a 22-yard run to open the scoring in the fourth quarter before Zapoticky was able to complete the comeback and tie the game at 41 when he found receiver Mike Brown for a 7-yard score with 52 seconds remaining in the game.

The overtime periods were similar in the back-and-forth nature of the rest of the game. The Warriors opened the scoring when Soltes added an 8-yard passing score, but the Red Raiders responded with a Paryss Marshall 11-yard touchdown to bring the game even at 48.

Pyle and Brown each added scores in the following quarters while Soltes continued to account for the majority of the Warriors’ scoring with two more passing scores. This set up the fifth and final overtime period, with the game tied at 61.

Soltes opened the quarter with his ninth and final touchdown of

the day, giving the Warriors a 61-67 lead.

However, this set up the Red Raiders to tie the game at 67 with Pyle rushing another score and then clinching the victory by going for the two-point conversion on the final play of the game.

Harro was able to pull in a Zapoticky pass with a diving effort to give the Red Raiders the 69-67 victory.

Zapoticky finished the day with 320 passing yards and six touchdowns and Pyle had four rushing touchdowns, leading the team offensively. The Warriors’ Soltes tied a PSAC record with nine touchdown passes and receiver Jon Shnaars set PSAC records with 20 catches and seven receiving scores.

The Red Raiders return to action next weekend when they have a matchup against Lock Haven University at home on Saturday.

True freshman linebacker Tyler Emge making impact for SU CALE AHEARN

Sports Editor For a freshman, coming to college can be a daunting task.

You are now at the center of a new world, with bold and exciting expectations placed on you. Now, say you are a freshman linebacker on the school’s football team. You are quite literally in the middle of all the action on defense.

Quite a stretch to expect that from such a young player, right?

Red Raiders’ true freshman linebacker Tyler Emge is defying all the odds, and standing out as an impact player on the team’s defense four games into the season.

These early returns on investment have been coming for a long time for the Red Raiders, as Emge began his standout performances in high school, while getting time at both running back and linebacker.

Over his career at Fleetwood High School, in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, Emge totaled 4,097 rushing yards, which is the third most in Berks County history. During his senior year, Emge rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 28 touchdowns, showcasing his dynamic abilities on offense.

Yet, when Emge was recruited by the Red Raiders, it was as a linebacker. Emge has taken the change

in stride, and has found that there are certain nuances to playing one position.

“There is a lot more focus now that I play one position,” Emge said.

“You’re studying a lot more, watching film. I don’t know anything that our offense does, but we are just studying what the opposing offense does.”

Thus far, Emge has stepped up, and earned his first career start opposite junior linebacker Allen Holman in the team’s loss to the Bloomsburg University Huskies.

In total, Emge has 13 tackles, including one for a 3-yard loss against the Huskies.

“He’s a great athlete, he’s picked up our defense very well, and he’s a hard worker,” coach Mark Maciejewski said. “That kid goes 100 mph every play, and as a coach that is what you’re looking for.”

“I wouldn’t be able to start without the guys that came back this year,” Emge said. “They showed me what do to, walked me through camp, and without them I’d be lost. To be able to come in and have this opportunity to play is a blessing.”

With Emge playing such a pivotal role so early in his college career, the prevailing feeling around the team is that he has the ability to improve and become an even better player as he ages.

psac games:

Volleyball @ Millersville Oct. 6 @ West Chester Oct. 9 Football vs. Lock Haven Oct. 10 Women’s Soccer @ Seton Hill Oct. 7 Men’s Soccer @ Seton Hill Oct. 7 Field Hockey vs. Millersville Oct. 7 vs. Mercyhurst Oct. 10

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Tyler Emge (41) gets in position for his next play on defense.

“I think the sky is the limit for that young man,” Maciejewski said.

“As long as he continues to work and learn, he will get better like everyone else, but his effort is what separates him from most.”

Despite being in the midst of his first college football season, Emge is maintaining his focus and making sure that he is concentrating on the Red Raiders’ season.

“I take it one week at a time,”

Emge said. “We are focused on East Stroudsburg this week, and we want to go up there and get a win.

I just want to be able to contribute and help out the team in any way that I can.”

Emge got his next taste of action when the Red Raiders traveled to face the East Stroudsburg University Warriors on Saturday for an evening PSAC matchup.

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Staff Writer The women’s soccer team defeated Bloomsburg University 1-0 but dropped a 2-1 decision versus unbeaten Gannon University.

The Red Raiders return to action with an Oct. 7 match up against Seton Hill University at David See Field.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 Shippensburg University (4-4-1) was outshot 13-5, but managed a victory against rival Bloomsburg 1-0 in a downpour at David See Field.

Shippensburg remains undefeated at home, even though the team was outshot 6-2 on shots on goal.

It looked like the Huskies (4-4-1, 3-4-1 PSAC) were going to take an early lead when Rachel Yenney shot a great ball at the Shippensburg goal, but goalie Leah Roy made an

Photos by Bill Smith

Casey Rightmyer (left) battles for possession of the ball.

amazing save, pushing it over the top crossbar.

Shippensburg’s saving grace came in the 41st minute in the form of senior Haley Jones. She was taking the ball up the side of the field and instead of setting up for a cross, she took it in and kicked it over the hands of Bloomsburg goalie Devon Haviland.

Freshman Tori Mills assisted the only goal, her first of the season. Casey Rightmyer and Mallory Patterson each had a shot-on-goal.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Shippensburg (4-5-1, 3-5-1 PSAC) tallied one goal, but undefeated Gannon (10-0, 9-0 PSAC) prevailed 2-1 on a very cold day at David See Field.

Shippensburg had many obstacles in the game. They were outshot 235, and 7-2 in shots on goal. Gannon had eight corners to Shippensburg’s two. Shippensburg was called for offside three times, as well.

In the 27th minute, SU’s Casey Rightmyer scored her second goal of the season. She was assisted by Ashley Weaver. SU’s goalie Leah Roy had five saves.

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Cale Ahearn is a communication/ journalism major at Shippensburg University. He is a senior and plans to enter the sports journalism field when he graduates. Ahearn boasts 10 years of experience with fantasy football, winning four championships and finishing within the top three in his leagues nine times.

Starting or sitting the right players every week is often the difference between winning and losing in fantasy football. A number of factors go into deciding whether or not a player will perform well that day, such as the opponent he faces, the teammates he has or even if the game is home or away. Your sports editor will break it down week by week, and here are his top starts and sits of the week: START

Red Raiders drop team’s fourth straight game NOLAN MCGRAW

For the remainder of the game, Unfortunately for the Raiders, the Red Raiders failed to score and things will not be getting easier as they ended up losing another close they play their next two games on game. The past four matchups have the road. The first of those two road been a struggle for Shippensburg, games will be played at Seton Hill The Shippensburg University as they were all decided by one goal. University on Wednesday, Oct. 7. men’s soccer team was defeated by Gannon University this past Saturday, resulting in the Raiders’ fourth straight loss.

SIT The visiting Golden Knights notched the first score of the day in the 23rd minute with a goal by Sergio Kobowane. His cross shot was almost defended by freshman goalkeeper Matt Harder, but the ball bounced off of his hands for the score.

Fourteen minutes into the second half, senior midfielder Derek Adams was able to place the ball in the lower right corner of the goal for the tying score. The shot had a chance to be blocked but, just like the previous goal, it bounced off of the goalkeeper’s hands.

The game would remain tied for just under 4 minutes. Gannon scored its second goal on a rebound shot by Chad Petterson. The original shot was taken by Kobowane but was blocked. The ball bounced in favor of the Golden Knights and Petterson was able to score on the wide-open goal.

Colton Arnold winds up to connect with a strong free kick.

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QB Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos - After a slow start thus far, I expect Manning to have a breakout game against the Oakland Raiders this weekend. The Raiders defense has not proven to be a strength this season, and Manning has 18 career touchdowns in seven games against the Silver & Black.

RB Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - It is not often that a Bucs’ player makes a fantasy start list, but Martin is the only reliable option the team has on offense, and is coming off of a breakout week.

Now, Martin gets to face off against the lowly Jaguars, and should be able to move the ball quite well all day.

WR Alshon Jeffrey, Chicago Bears - After missing the three previous weeks, Jeffrey will return to the lineup this week for the Bears.

However, that does not mean he should return to your lineup. Quarterback Jay Cutler has proven to be untrustworthy, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ tenacious defense should give the inept Chicago offense problems all day.

QB Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans - The beginning of the season was a hot one for Mariota, but he has since cooled. Now, he leads the Titans to Buffalo to face a tough defense. As a rookie quarterback, traveling on the road can be a daunting task, and I would not expect Mariota to be able to find much of a rhythm or move the ball against Rex Ryan and his vicious 3-4 defensive scheme.

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Volleyball splits two matches on the road this past weekend Chris Collymore Asst. Sports Editor The Red Raiders were on the road this past weekend, with matches against Lock Haven University and University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. The Raiders played well against Lock Haven, defeating the Bald Eagles in five sets.

Unfortunately, the Raiders could not keep the team’s momentum going into Saturday’s game against the Mountain Cats, falling in three straight sets.

The Raiders’ win against Lock Haven was the team’s second straight win at Thomas Field House after never winning a game there in its 11 career matches.

Four Raiders had double digit kills on Friday. Senior Faith Athey and junior Annie Goerl tied with a team high of 13 kills that night.

Athey had six blocks, while Goerl had a double-double with 15 digs to go along with her 13 kills.

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Defensive specialist Laura Plank readies herself to make a save for the Red Raiders.

Senior Taylor Gottshall and freshman Morgan DeFloria each had 11 kills. Gottshall had an efficient night with a .226 hitting percentage on four errors while DeFloria had seven digs that night, as well.

Junior Maura Nolan had a great

game. Nolan had multiple assists on 45 attacks to go along with 18 digs, two kills and two blocks, while also serving two aces.

Nolan was not the only one of her teammates with double digit digs that night: Senior Laura Plank had

Field hockey bounces back after loss

a team high 28 digs, while sophomores Courtney Malott and Maria Peluso had 16 and 21 digs of their own, respectively.

Unfortunately, the Raiders did not play as well as they did against Lock Haven when the team faced

PSAC SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL

Shareik Flowers

Asst. Sports Editor The field hockey team split its pair of home games this week, dropping a 5-2 matchup versus West Chester University but rebounding with a dominating 7-1 beatdown of Mansfield University.

Shippensburg University (8-2) totaled 53 shots, including 33 shotson-goal in the two contests.

The Raiders’ next test is a home matchup on Wednesday, Oct. 7, versus reigning national champion Millersville University.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 The Raiders scored the opening goal of the game, but dropped the match 5-2 after they were unable to keep pace with West Chester’s strong offense.

Shippensburg’s Kendall Beck recorded SU’s first goal just 8 minutes in, off an assist from sophomore Kylie Huffman.

The assist was Huffman’s team-leading sixth of the year.

Despite the quick start, SU was unable to match the Golden Rams’ offensive production and fell behind 4-1 at the end of the first period.

Shippensburg cut the deficit in half when Beck recorded her second goal of the season, but West Chester’s fifth goal just minutes after Beck’s second score halted any

School

Standings East Division II W-L

FIELD HOCKEY

Pct.

Bloomsburg........................3-2 .600 Kutztown............................3-2 .600 West Chester.....................3-2 .600 Shippensburg.....................3-2 .600 East Stroudsburg...............2-3 .500 Cheyney..............................0-5 .000 Lock Haven........................0-5 .000 Millersville..........................0-5 .000

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West Division II W-L

Pct.

Clarion................................5-0 1.000 California............................4-1 .800 IUP.......................................3-1 .750 Slippery Rock.....................4-1 .800 Seton Hill............................2-3 .400 Gannon...............................3-2 .600 Mercyhurst.........................3-2 .600 Edinboro.............................0-5 .000

Emily Barnard makes a move on an opposing Mansfield University defender, adding to the Raiders 7-1 victory. chance of a comeback.

SU dropped both its games against the Golden Rams this year, but it seems they are destined to meet in the postseason.

Saturday, Oct. 3 After falling to fifth-ranked West Chester earlier in the week, SU bounced back with a decisive 7-1 victory over Mansfield University on a chilly and rainy Saturday afternoon.

From the opening faceoff, Ship-

pensburg dominated Mansfield on both sides of the ball as they seemingly outclassed the Mountaineers all game.

Junior Cassie Rawa recorded two goals in the contest with the backto-back scores just 74 seconds apart.

Sophomore Madison Scarr matched Rawa with two goals of her own.

SU has won its last six games versus Mansfield by a combined score of 32-9.

Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday night.

The team lost in three straight sets on Saturday, thanks in large part to the team’s struggles on the offensive end.

The team had a total of 23 kills that day to go along with a .025 hitting percentage.

Despite the team’s poor play, collectively multiple players played well against the Mountain Cats, including four players with double digit digs.

Nolan had 17 assists to go along with a team-high 15 digs, while her teammates Peluso, Goerl and Plank each had 13, 11 and 10 digs, respectively.

Gottshall had a nice night as well, with three kills to go along with six block assists.

The Raiders will have a chance to make up for Saturday’s loss when they play Millersville University on Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER School

Standings Division II W-L

School

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W-L

Pct.

Millersville..........................11-0 1.000 East Stroudsburg...............8-2 .800 Shippensburg.....................8-2 .800 Kutztown............................8-3 .727 Bloomsburg........................6-5 .545 West Chester.....................9-2 .818 IUP.......................................4-6 .400 Slippery Rock.....................4-7 .364 Mercyhurst.........................3-7 .300 Seton Hall..........................0-9 .000 Mansfield............................0-10 .000

VOLLEYBALL School

Millersville..........................9-0-1 .950 Bloomsburg........................8-2 .800 Lock Haven........................5-4-1 .550 Mercyhurst.........................4-7 .363 California............................5-4 .556 Slippery Rock.....................6-4 .600 West Chester.....................3-5-2 .350 Gannon...............................3-5 .375 East Stroudsburg...............5-5 .500 Seton Hill............................3-6-1 .350 Shippensburg.....................4-6 .400 Pitt-Johnstown...................1-9 .100

Standings Division II

Standings East Division II W-L

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Pitt-Johnstown...................12-2 .857 Shippensburg.....................12-5 .706 West Chester.....................14-4 .778 Lock Haven........................10-7 .588 Millersville..........................7-6 .538 East Stroudsburg...............6-10 .375 Kutztown............................3-13 .188 Chetney...............................1-12 .077

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West Division II W-L

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Edinboro.............................16-2 .889 Gannon...............................12-3 .800 Clarion................................9-8 .529 IUP.......................................11-4 .733 Seton Hill............................13-5 .722 Mercyhurst.........................8-8 .500 California............................6-10 .375 Slippery Rock.....................8-11 .421