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Arts and Entertainment: Foreigner rocks campus, D2

Ship Life: Old Main belltower myths debunked, C1

Ship News: Former Eagles player visits ship, A4

Death penalty: should it stay or should it go in the United States, B1

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Carlisle — Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, whatever you call it, today is a day for sugary pastries.

Fasnachts, fried doughnuts served the day before Ash Wednesday, are filling local bakeries this week.

Beeman’s Baked Goods in Carlisle and Saylor’s Market in Newville are two of the local bakeries producing fasnachts this time of year, The Sentinel reported.

In addition to the traditional fasnachts, some bakeries create a variety of flavors for customers.

In Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, fasnachts were made to use up all the fat in the house before Lent.

Giant Food Stores, Karns, Wegmans and Weis Markets will also be selling fasnachts, according to The Sentinel.

This year’s Fat Tuesday falls after Valentine’s Day and President’s Day, making it a busy week for pastry shops.

Washington, D.C. — Americans seeking to sign up for health care before the Feb. 15 deadline faced some challenges this weekend with the HealthCare.gov website.

A glitch online kept people from verifying their income on Saturday, Feb. 14, USA Today reported.

This led to thousands of calls to the federal call center. On Sunday, more than 250,000 calls were documented, according to USA Today.

Due to the technical issues surrounding the sign-up process, many states extended their health care deadline.

USA Today reported that Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota and Vermont were the only states to not announce a deadline extension as of Sunday evening.

Those who miss the new deadlines could face a monetary penalty from the Internal Revenue Service.

Most of the 500,000 people who missed the original Feb. 15 deadline should be able to sign up now that the glitch is fixed.

This year, approximately 10 million people signed up for health care through the Affordable Care Act, according to USA Today.

Cairo — The Islamic State (IS) beheaded 21 Egyptians and released a video on Sunday, Feb. 15 of the murders. Monday, Egypt decided to strike back.

According to the BBC and Reuters, bombs landed in Derna, Libya, yesterday morning, specifically targeting IS camps, training sites and weapons.

It is believed that the airstrike killed 40 to 50 IS militants, Reuters reported, but there is no confirmation yet.

The 21 dead Egyptians were Christians kidnapped on separate occasions, according to the BBC. Seven days of national mourning follow the release of Sunday’s video.

On television, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi denounced the actions of IS. More air strikes will be sent today, Libyan air force commander Saqer al-Joroushi said, according to Reuters.

The Libyan air force is assisting Egypt in its attacks against IS. The 21 captured Egyptians were originally taken from December to January in eastern Libya, according to the BBC.

Harrisburg — Gov. Tom Wolf’s pick for the head of the Pennsylvania State Police, Commissioner Marcus Brown, is facing some criticism from the public for wearing his uniform.

Brown did not attend the State Police Academy, but he wears the gray uniform of the men and women he oversees in the state police, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

One of the reasons Wolf chose Brown for the position was because of his commitment to recruiting minorities to the state police in Maryland, where he was formerly the commissioner, according to The Inquirer.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Brown worked for 25 years in law enforcement — 15 of which were spent serving the city of Baltimore, according to The Inquirer.

Brown says that he wears the state trooper uniform to represent the agency he governs, while others disagree.

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Science v. Religion: the impact of a trial BEN ANWYLL

Staff Writer An award-winning journalist shared her experience covering a controversial trial surrounding the debate of promoting religion in public schools.

Lauri Lebo spoke in Old Main last Thursday for Shippensburg University’s 7th annual Science and Religion Forum.

Her presentation, “Ten Years Later, Looking Back on Kitzmiller v. Dover: How Have Attacks on Science Education and the First Amendment Evolved Since IntelliPhotos by Ben Anwyll gent Design,” gave a brief summary Journalist Lauri Lebo covered the Kitzmiller v.

Dover case. of the controversial Dover “Panda” Trial in Dover, Pennsylvania. the case, explained that the trial the discussion of the origins of life to Lebo, principle local reporter in was a landmark in deciding whether individual students and their famiintelligent design should be taught lies.” in the public school system.

One out of 10 teachers in the The case arose in 2004, after the school district stood behind the disDover Area School District altered claimer and the district began using its biology curriculum to teach intel- a new textbook, “Of Pandas and ligent design as a viable alternative People,” alongside textbooks based to evolutionary theory. on evolutionary theory.

After the change, the new biology Eleven outraged parents of stucurriculum offered this disclaim- dents in the district sued, demander to students: “Because Darwin’s ing that the schools stop teaching theory is a theory, it continues to their children intelligent design. be tested as new evidence is dis- They argued that intelligent design covered. The Theory of Evolution, was only thinly veiled, Christian while technically not a fact, is the creationism and that the state was most widely accepted amongst the violating their constitutional rights scientific community…. Intelligent by using a public school to teach reFormer plaintiff, Steve Design is a religious explanation of ligion.

Stough, disagreed with teach- the origin of life that differs from After a highly publicized month ing intelligent design theory. Darwin’s view… The school leaves long trial, Judge John E. Jones III

came to a decision: teaching intelligent design violates Pennsylvania constitutional rights, because intelligent design “cannot uncouple itself from its creationist and, thus, religious antecedents.”

Steve Stough, a plaintiff in the Dover case and father of a seventh-grader in the district, was in the audience for Lebo’s presentation.

Stough became outraged in 2004 when the school board decided to include a disclaimer that intelligent design was a viable theory.

“I talked to my daughter about it first, and then I called the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) and told them that my daughter is a student at Dover and that that my rights as a parent and my daughter’s rights are being violated,” Stough said.

Cynthia Sneath, one of the 11 plaintiffs in the case, was also in the audience.

At the end of her presentation, Lebo mentioned that part of the case involved trying to expose the school board members as closeted creationists. “I think everyone knows the end of this story: intelligent design was shown to be just revamped creationism, and the school board members were shown to be lying about their religious motivations,” Lebo said.

In 2009, Lebo finished her book, “The Devil in Dover: An Insider’s Story of Dogma V. Darwin in Smalltown America.”

Fast facts: Kitzmiller v. Dover Nov. 19, 2004 The Dover Area School Board announces that teachers must read a disclaimer to 9th-grade biology classes.

The disclaimer states, “Because Darwin’s Theory is a theory, it continues to be tested as new evidence is discovered.” The disclaimer continues on to describe the idea of teaching intelligent design.

Dec. 14, 2004 Eleven parents file a suit against the Dover Area School Board, claiming that the promotion of intelligent design is akin to promoting religion, which would violate the separation of church and state.

Sept. 26, 2005 The trial begins before Judge John Jones III. The trial ends Nov. 4, 2005.

Dec. 20, 2005 Jones issues a 139-page opinion finding that the Dover Area School District’s policy to promote intelligent design violates the U.S. Constitution.

Sources: National Center for Science Education, atheism.about.com

Students explore major, minor possibilities at fair ANALIZ SUAREZ Staff Writer

The second Major/Minor Fair was held at Shippensburg University on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 3 – 5 p.m.

The event was organized by Brooke Deschenes, a graduate assistant at the Career Center. The fair was held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multipurpose room, where 40 tables were set up, and it provided an opportunity for students to explore SU’s many diverse career path options. There was pizza, snacks and beverages offered to those in attendance.

There were many sponsors of the fair: the CUB, Activities Program Board, School of Academic Programs & Services, Career Center, Shippensburg University Depart-

ment of Admissions, Shippensburg University Grounds Crew and Shippensburg University Dining Services.

The fair was “a way for faculty and students to explore different majors and minors, raise more awareness of the different options at Shippensburg and a way for students to network,” Deschenes said.

There were many outstanding majors and minors in attendance, and students and faculty had inspiring words for undeclared students.

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) members Laquon Brown and Daniel Kinney explained that they both had a lot to gain by joining the ROTC. “Joining the ROTC allowed me to show it’s about leadership and not just walking around campus in a

uniform,” Brown said at the event.

“ROTC is the smartest college class you can take at Shippensburg University. It teaches you many things from eating healthy to leadership and meeting new people. You will get something out of it.”

Loretta Sobrito, the secretary for the communication/journalism department, encouraged students to consider studying journalism.

“You want to be able to market yourself and you can always follow more than one track,” Sobrito said.

Justin English, director of the business internship program, said to a student, “The job outlook depends on the industry . . . there’s lots of different types of jobs and lots of different types of companies.”

Roland Johnson III, student volunteer from the business fraterni-

ty, Alpha Kappa Psi, said, “It was a great opportunity to get involved and an honor to help this community by volunteering.”

The event was perfect for undeclared students or students looking

to try a different career path by switching majors or choosing a minor. SU wants students to choose the right path for their personal preferences.

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Cadets at the Major/Minor Fair advertise the benefits of the ROTC program. This was just one of the many booths present.

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NFL star speaks at leadership conference TROY OKUM

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Shippensburg University students line up to meet Vince Papale, and get his autograph on copies of the movie “Invincible.”

Papale was available before and after the event to talk to fans, autograph memorabilia and pose for photos with people. through difficult times.

“Leaders give other people the opportunity to fulfill their potential,” he said. “To be a leader, you have to be invincible.”

According to Papale, it takes many qualities to be a good leader. A person needs to be able to visualize, make impacts, stay refreshed, know their fundamentals, take risks, have a good attitude, persevere, be resilient, take responsibility, set realistic goals and surround himself or herself with good people.

“You have to think, ‘What am I going to do, and how am I going to The Tuscarora Room is filled to the brim with students, do it?’” Papale said. “You have the potential to be a leader, even if you business owners, Eagles fans and those interested in learning about the applicable qualities of leadership development. are not one right now.”

The Ezra Lehman Library is opening a new exhibit on the John Taggart Poetry Collection. The exhibit can be found on display on the library’s main level gallery from Feb. 16-27.

The Activities Program Board is hosting battle ball and bongo ball mania on Feb. 17, from 12-6p.m. in Ship Rec. The event is free.

The Vagina Monologues, presented by the Shippensburg Univeristy Women’s Center, will be played at Memorial Auditorium on Feb. 19, 20 and 21at 8 p.m. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door.

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“He had a dream, and he made it a reality,” said Dominic Biacchi, a junior who went to the conference, adding that he was interested most in hearing Papale tell his story about going from a high school teacher and football coach, to a National Football League star.

Papale’s youth faced challenging elements that included coping with a mentally unstable mother and a father who was away at work, most of the time.

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The Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosted the second annual Leadership Conference in the Tuscarora Room at Shippensburg University on Feb. 11. Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, spoke at the event.

According to Scott Brown, the president of SACC, he invited Papale to be the keynote speaker because he represented the qualities needed for leadership development.

Brown said he hopes people will “take a little piece of leadership and bring it back to their personal lives and businesses.”

“I’ll take any opportunity I get to talk to kids at a college campus,” Papale said.

The purpose of the event, which had more than 200 attendees, including approximately 80 students, was to inspire members of the local community to be leaders in their businesses and encourage commercial development.

The $25 admission fee included a buffet dinner, a copy of the movie “Invincible” and a chance to meet Papale.

“Our mission is to help small businesses grow and prosper,” Michael Unruh, director of Small Business Development, said at the conference.

Robert Ziegenfuss, interim director of Grace. B. Luhrs Elementary School, said he and his wife, Lynn Ziegenfuss, attended the event to stay connected to the local community and see if they could learn something. Ziegenfuss recalled watching the Eagles play on Sunday afternoons when he was growing up and said it was nice to see a former player speak in person.

Papale gave an enthusiastic presentation about the qualities of being a leader, using anecdotal stories from his life to explain how leaders were crucial in achieving his own life’s goals.

Clips from the movie “Invincible,” which is about the journey Papale took to become an Eagle, were

ProfesorJosé Ricardo Osorio invites the campus community to International Coffee Hour in CUB 234. Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and refreshments will be provided.

The event lasts from 2-3:30 p.m. on Feb. 18.

United Campus Ministry is hosting a formal black light mini golf event on Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Spirirutal Center. The event costs $9. Bring a sleeping bag if you plan to spend the night.

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Congress debates military action against IS

Police Briefs Marijuana use in Kieffer Hall

The university police were dispatched to the third floor of Kieffer Hall on Feb. 12, to assist the residence staff with an incident involving an odor of marijuana coming from one of the rooms.

Officers arrived and investigated the report after they were given consent to search the room. Officers located several items of drug paraphernalia inside the room that were used to smoke marijuana.

As a result of the incident, officers charged Gregory Graves, 18, of Kieffer Hall with use of, or possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia. A criminal complaint was filed before Magisterial District Judge Anthony Adams in Shippensburg.

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Asst. News Editor Only five miles from Ayn al-Asad military base, a U.S. training site for Iraqi soldiers, militants of the Islamic State group (IS, ISIL or ISIS) captured a town that has been subject to numerous skirmishes, according to The New York Times (NYT).

IS soldiers, numbering in the hundreds, attacked the town al-Baghdadi in two directions, according to Reuters and Fox News.

Iraqi forces attempted a counterattack, but eventually retreated by the morning of Feb. 14. The captured town marks the first territorial advance of IS in several months, according to the Pentagon.

Approximately two dozen IS soldiers launched an attack on the local military base, which houses 300 U.S. Marines. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman, said some of the attackers detonated bombs in a suicide mission, but Iraqi soldiers killed others.

According to Kirby, U.S. troops did not participate in the attack and no allied soldiers were killed.

“The fact is those 300 Marines are the toughest guys around,” Peter King, a Republican representative from New York, said. “But the fact that the ISIS attack today didn’t work, doesn’t mean that it couldn’t work in the future.”

Last week, President Barack Obama sent lawmakers on Capitol Hill a request for the Authorization of the Use of Military Force (AUMF), which would allow for continued airstrikes and training of Iraqi soldiers, along with the use of ground forces under certain circumstances, according to the Washington Post.

Congress has not passed an Authorization for Use of Military Force since 2002, which was for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Obama hopes to combat IS with military force, without creating a long drawn-out war, such as the ones started under the previous administration. One way the president plans to do this is to limit the validity of the AUMF to only three years.

“It is not the authorization of another ground war, like Afghanistan or Iraq,” Obama said, noting it does permit him the ability to use ground troops for special, isolated operations, such as a rescue mission, and to respond to unpredictable circumstances, including the aid of local Iraqi or U.S. soldiers.

A congressional decision is not expected to be reached for perhaps months, as members of each side of the aisle will argue his or her different approaches to best combat IS. Many Republicans believe the president will need additional authority to properly fight IS, while Democrats tend to be more concerned about Obama having too much military power. The debate is over what level of military resources to give the president to fight IS without getting the U.S. entrenched in another prolonged campaign in the Middle East.

“It’s a very broad grant of authority,” Chris Van Hollen, a Democratic representative from Maryland, said. Van Hollen believes the AUMF “leaves wide open the possibility of real engagement of U.S. combat forces on the ground in Iraq and Syria.”

“The president must articulate and implement a comprehensive strategy that gives our military experts and commanders the agility and authority they need to successfully confront this increasing dangerous and complex threat,”

Michael Turner, a Republican representative from Ohio, said, noting Obama’s request to Congress does not meet those standards.

While lawmakers will spend the coming weeks discussing what actions to take, IS will undoubtedly continue its campaigns in Iraq and Syria.

“Iraqi civilians are being hammered by ISIS and then by pro-government militias in areas they seize from ISIS,” Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) said, according to HRW. “With the government responding to those they deem terrorists with arbitrary arrests and executions, residents have nowhere to turn for protection.”

According to icasualties.org, nearly 7,000 U.S. soldiers died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Many Americans are concerned about engaging in another conflict in the Middle East at the expense of taxpayer’s dollars and more lives.

With an international military alliance consisting of more than 60 nations, Obama declared IS will lose.

“Make no mistake, this is a difficult mission, and it will remain difficult for some time,” Obama said.

“But our coalition is on the offensive. ISIL is on the defensive and ISIL is going to lose.”

The real question may not be over which side will win or lose, but rather how long it will take for there to be a conclusion to the war.

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting,” Sun Tzu, historic Chinese military strategist and author of the “Art of War,” said. “There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.”

University police were dispatched to the parking lot behind Kriner Hall on Feb. 14, due to a report of a damaged vehicle. Officers responded and located a damaged vehicle belonging to Barbara Swan, an employee at Kriner Hall. Swan’s black 2002 Isuzu Rodeo sustained damage to the passenger side bumper, mirror, door and quarter panel when a large metal pipe was blown out of the construction area and struck the side of her vehicle. The pipe also caused scratches along the side of the vehicle. No damage estimate has been received as of this time.

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CHRISTOPHER ERICSON Asst. Opinion Editor

The death penalty has had an interesting week. Utah has reinstituted the death penalty via firing squad as a valid mode of execution after prohibiting it in 2004.

In Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf has issued a moratorium on the death penalty, barring any of the 186 current death row inmates from being executed until he is confident that the problems stemming from the death penalty have been fixed.

Wolf said that the state’s death penalty is “a flawed system that has been proven to be an endless cycle of court proceedings, as well as ineffective, unjust and expensive.”

Harsh words, but the death penalty has seen its fair share of controversy throughout the last century, with the Supreme Court weighing in at times.

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for good reasons. There are many issues with the death penalty that are steeped in the very foundation of it, which ultimately leads to the question of whether the death penalty should be banned. The answer is yes.

One of the key arguments in favor of the death penalty is the cost of keeping a prisoner alive for a lifetime. It is simply common sense to assume that a lifetime in prison is more expensive than keeping someone on death row for several years before execution. Yet, in practice, it turns out that death row is far more expensive.

In fact, one 2008 report from the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice, suggested that California could save as much as $137 million per year by rescinding the death penalty.

The issue stems from the fact that the enhanced costs of death row are fundamentally built into the notion

of the death penalty.

Death row requires heightened security, which costs more, along with the legal costs and expensive trials that are necessary to ensure the people facing execution are guilty.

Even with these safeguards, the system is very imperfect. From 2000 to 2007, there were an average of five exonerations per year.

In other words, during that seven-year time period, roughly 35 people were sentenced to death, then later released, following the introduction of new evidence (often DNA-based) that proved their innocence. One does not need to be a bleeding-heart hippie liberal to be disturbed by the implications.

If in the modern era, it is still possible to wrongfully sentence people to death, how many innocent people, throughout history, have been executed? How many people in the last few decades?

If the criminal justice system is imperfect, and it is, it is then necessary to avoid permanent measures.

Not to mention the fact that the application of the death penalty is often based on race.

In 1990, a General Accounting Office report concluded that “in 82 percent of the studies [reviewed], race of the victim was found to influence the likelihood of being charged with capital murder or receiving the death penalty.”

In other words, those who murdered whites were far more likely to end up on death row than those who murdered blacks, or any other race.

Further, no scientific study has ever conclusively proven that the existence of the death penalty deters criminals from committing heinous crimes.

The international consensus, at least among allied first-world countries, places much pressure on the U.S. to change its attitude toward

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the death penalty.

Nearly every modernized firstworld country has abolished it, and the U.S.’s retention places it in the same league as countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Egypt, Cuba and others. Japan and South Korea also allow for it, though the latter has not executed anyone in the past 10 years.

That is not to say that the U.S. should necessarily take its cues from the rest of the world. After all, one of the key philosophies in American thought is that of manifest destiny.

However, it is very telling that the U.S. very nearly stands alone on this issue, when its contemporaries, like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, etc., have all done away with it.

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Reactionary rule enforcements ruining the game ELDON GRAHAM

Multi-Media Editor Now that the Super Bowl has come and gone, the 2014 NFL season is now officially over, and it can easily be said that a cluster of bad decisions turned the NFL season into a travesty.

The NFL and its administration are walking, talking hypocrisies.

Over the course of the season, we have had new policies implemented, born out of multiple controversial decisions. For example, the Ray Rice incident changed the future of the NFL and how a player’s personal conduct is perceived. I do not like one bit how the NFL shows no accountability for itself, as an institution, but tries to dictate the personal conduct of its players.

It does not help how reactionary the league was this past year, either.

The Ray Rice incident spawned the hiring of executive female employees. The only problem I have with this is the circumstances in which they were hired. I believe these women were hired as a public relations move. I am not saying the women are not qualified enough to get the jobs, but I am sure they were just as qualified before the Ray Rice incident occurred. I would find their employment with the NFL to be more deserving if they were hired prior to Ray Rice hitting his then

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fiancé, Janay Palmer. The league took a lot of time to make changes to its administration, only after the video surfaced of Rice punching his then-fiancé on Sept. 8; however, the incident occurred on Feb. 5. It took the NFL six months and three days to actually see the video. I was so frustrated with the league for railroading Ray Rice, while trying to absolve itself for making such a terrible ruling.

The ruling for which I am referring to is suspending Rice for the entire season only after the video was seen by the public and made national news. It was one of the most absurd NFL rulings, as the league punished Ray Rice, twice, for the same offense. As a fan of football and a person against all types

of violence, I thought the two-game suspension did not really say much about how the NFL viewed domestic violence incidents, but, nevertheless, officials made the decision.

Even worse, the NFL did not stand by its decision. They folded under their own insecurity, pressure from the media and the initial public outcry after the release of video.

In a USA Today article in August 2014, NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell defended his ruling of a twogame suspension.

“Ray Rice did not have another incident,” Goodell said. “There were other cases, and we take them into account. We have to remain consistent. We can’t just make up the discipline. It has to be consistent with other cases and it was consistent

with other cases.”

He also delivered praise to the former pro-running back. “I think what’s important here is that Ray is being accountable for it. He recognizes he made a horrible mistake and he knows what he did is unacceptable by his standards and by our standards.”

One month after the interview, Rice was suspended by Goodell, indefinitely, and released by the Baltimore Ravens. Rodger Goodell essentially went back on this word.

Cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks made an interesting point in acknowledging how the NFL will take priority less egregious issues, such as wearing headphones or different colored cleats, but when a scandal like Deflategate appears, the league does not want to rush things, or so they say.

“They were trying to suspend Marshawn for gold shoes and that [deflating the ball] really affects the game,” Sherman said, according to the Boston Globe. “You suspend Marshawn for gold shoes, then you’ve got balls being deflated and that’s the issue.”

I think Sherman hit the nail on the head. The NFL has been playing fast and loose and trying to stick it to players who try to express themselves in their own unique way.

The NFL wants you to say what they want you to say and nothing else. The proof was seen through-

out the Super Bowl media coverage.

Marshawn Lynch wearing his own brand of “Beast Mode” hat during the Super Bowl media press conference was thought to be subject to a fine. The NFL also considered fining Rams players for expressing their first amendment right of free speech after coming onto the field by holding their hands up into the air in a surrender position, protesting the recent Michael Brown ruling.

The most idiotic thing I heard this season was the NFL telling players and coaches they cannot wear Beats headphones during the post-game press conference. Due to the Bose Corp. being the official sound of the NFL, the league did not want their players influencing competition against their partner. But what does that do to players like Colin Kaepernick and Richard Sherman, who have contracts with other corporations, such as Beats? The NFL is interfering with their player endorsements to satisfy their own agendas and appease their sponsors. I understand no person or group is bigger than the NFL, but that is hard to believe, when one man is calling all the shots, while the players have to sit there and take it.

Hopefully, next season will be filled with less turmoil, less administrative reactiveness and more proactive policies, but if it is not, then it will not be the NFL.

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Digital publishing platform Issuu recently decided to censor University at Buffalo’s student newspaper, The Spectrum. The Spectrum ran an annual sex edition of its paper and Issuu shut down the online publishing of the edition. In order to view the online edition, readers must first log in to Issuu and prove that they are 18 years of age.

In an era in which a student speaking responsibly about sex is rare, it is a shame that a publishing company would put the paper on lockdown. Issuu defended its actions by stating that the paper was publishing things “inappropriate for some users.”

Nothing on the web edition of The Spectrum’s sex issue is out of the ordinary or obscene. Issuu needs to take a long look at what it has done, make the issue accessible to the public and apologize to the students responsible for The Spectrum.

That is right, the first female pitcher to win a Little League World Series game can play basketball, too. Mo’ne Davis played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game this past Friday. Davis held her own against stars from Hollywood, the NBA and WNBA on Friday night. One of the highlights of the night was Davis beating four-time MVP Kevin Hart for an easy layup in the opening quarter.

Davis, who rose to fame during the Little League World Series, is a mere 13 years old and plays basketball for her high school’s varsity team.

“She was really impressive out there,” said WNBA player Skylar Diggins, who got a photo with Davis after the game.

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Hershey’s rep talks social responsibility Anna Burnhisel Guest Writer

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m., Rowland Hall held an audience of more than 45 students, who were ready to receive insight into Hershey’s legacy of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Scott Rownd, associate manager of corporate social responsibility at the Hershey Co., held an hour-long

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Ship Life Editor Shippensburg University students have concocted a number of theories demystifying the bells chiming from Old Main, recently. Is there a bell? Is it a hunchback?

As it turns out, it is merely a recording.

Bob Smith, associate dean of students, explained that the bells, in fact, are no more than a recording played from speakers in Old Main Tower and the Mathematics and Computing Technology Center (MCT).

The recording, it seems, has a colorful history.

Several decades ago, Smith said, a graduating class gave the university a set of bells and chimes to be played from Old Main. Years later, the “Caroline system” went offline — until recently.

Mike Bonafair, director of telecommunications at SU, is working with a group to turn the bells back on, but not for reasons you might expect.

There are two systems active on campus, Bonafair said. The first is the system that plays the bells and the second is a public address system, which exists in the event of emergencies such as fires or open shootings. Bonafair and his group wanted to find a way to test the latter system more frequently. The solution?

Bring back the bells.

The sounds that played on the original Caroline system were digitally recorded and preserved by the university. The first phase of the group’s plan was to play the recordings at noon and 6 p.m. each day while fluctuating the volume. The goal is to use the speaker atop MCT to propagate the chimes from Old Main to prevent them from sounding like two separate entities.

The second phase of the plan aims to play 30 seconds or so of SU’s alma mater.

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discussion about the importance of CSR and the company’s determination to maintain its responsibility to the community.

CSR is an acronym that many of us have heard, but do not know exactly what it means. CSR, as discussed in Hershey’s “2013 Social Responsibility Report,” is “the creation of positive impacts, including advances in process in which products are sourced and delivered, the management of Hershey’s environ-

mental footprint and community support where employees and stakeholders live and work.”

Hershey’s social responsibility, much like every company, is defined by the topics that stakeholders, large and small, are concerned with.

Hershey has created a CSR brand, called “Shared Goodness.”

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Coffee house creates community of sound

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Asst. Ship Life Editor The lights warmed the stage, the conversation hummed quietly, and the music that brought everyone together faltered only to allow the next performer to situate on the high-top stool centered on stage. Thursday evening, Shippensburg University students gathered on couches and chairs or sat sprawled on the floor in McFeely’s Coffeehouse for the Open Mic Night held by the Residence Hall Association (RHA).

This is the third annual year RHA has held the event, which it hopes will bring students together as a community, Nicole Nicholson, president of RHA, said.

“For me, community was one of the things that made my college experience,” Nicholson said.

It is a different kind of event compared to some of the others RHA has held, said Jeff Ward, resident director at Kieffer Hall. It is not very active, but it provides students

a chance to express themselves and appreciate other students’ music.

“Regardless of talent when it comes to open mic night, it unites people in the strangest of ways,” freshman Blake Dennis said. Dennis played the guitar alongside sophomore Ashley Grecco, who sang and also played guitar. Normally, a three person band with freshman Adam Smolensqy, they make up the Disciple Maker’s worship team.

Talent seeped up from the cracks of SU in many different voices, instruments, and genres of music, from indie, Led Zeppelin, folk, country and pop hits.

When performer Caitlin Dull came on stage with her guitar, she addressed the crowd, telling them half were going to groan and the other half were going to start singing along. And then she broke into a Taylor Swift song.

“Come on, sing along,” Dull addressed her audience for her last song. “You guys are so quiet.” A few people chuckled and a few began to sing.

Later in the evening, 2014 Ship Idol winner Tara Kennedy strung her guitar and sang passionately with a strong voice that dipped low and rose high. A shout from the audience asked Kennedy if she had her own Pandora station.

“It’s an interesting way to connect with people,” Kennedy said, who forced herself to sing in a talent show in grade school to help her be less shy. She has been singing ever since and enjoys sharing her music, she said.

Performers collected in a corner to the left of the stage, several wrapped around guitars as they waited for their turn. The corner became less crowded as the night progressed, and the group became more intimate.

One performer in particular stayed for the entire event and seemed especially entranced by the music. Head bowed over his guitar, Brandon Hall-Walker rocked his body and nodded his head along to the music.

“You get to hear the things they’re

thinking, but can’t necessarily say,” Hall-Walker said of the musicians.

It is not about the quality of the performances. It is about humans being humans, Hall-Walker said.

Up on stage, people are liable to make mistakes, and that makes them vulnerable.

There were several places throughout the night where performers tripped over their words and guitar strings, but the audience did not seem to judge. “It’s OK,” or “You’re good,” could be heard from the crowd when a musician stumbled.

Even though the environment was relaxed and welcoming, Hall-Walker said he felt nervous and exposed for his own turn on stage. He sang two of his own songs with his eyes closed in a way that looked like he had wandered far from the stage as his whisper willow voice flowed through the room.

“I hope it connects with people like the way their music connects with me,” Hall-Walker said after his performance.

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Students have ‘lovely’ time at bingo YVONNE WAGNER Guest Writer

Balled-up paper fights, dancing in the isles and chicken hats are not what someone would expect from a bingo game; but all that and more happened at Wednesday’s second annual Valentine’s Day Bingo.

“Last year’s was the largest bingo we’ve ever had, so we’re having another this year,” said Kristina Carey, Activities Programming Board Entertainment chairperson. The first Valentine’s Bingo set a record of about 300 people. This year’s bingo easily filled the roughly 250 seats.

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Heart of a boxer Pastore swipes a punch during his winning boxing match.

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Watching from the sidelines, sophomore Ronnie Hobson said that he can see there is definitely a lot of heart that goes into boxing; there Muscled arms and shoulders has to be, because otherwise there swipe the air, legs and feet dance, would be no purpose. and fists strike any open spot of flesh. But the heart — the heart is what spurs the fight.

“I care about their Seven of Shippensburg University’s 20 Boxing Club members com- dedication and their heart.” peted with eight other schools at —Travis Wylie Shippensburg’s Boxing Invitational Sat. 14. Although boxing is a club sport at SU, it is not without the inFor sophomore Brett Pastore, tensity and dedication of registered boxing is about testing yourself, sports. your heart and your mind. Pastore “I care about their dedication and had practiced with the team his their heart,” boxing coach Travis freshman year, but this was his first Wylie said of his athletes. “Those match, and he won. He loves seeing are skills you can’t teach.” if he has the heart to fight, and toMouth guard firmly between day he did for sure, Pastore said, teeth, head gear secured and whitewho also wrestles for SU. tipped gloves ready for the first Pastore is the junk yard dog, said punch, the boxers started at oppoCasey Hedash, graduate assistant site corners with heads bowed becoach for the wrestling team and hind protectively raised arms. Each coordinator for the boxing invitamatch is made up of three, two-mintional. ute rounds with a minute of rest “He’s one of those kids who won’t between each. The boxers fought for stop coming,” Hedash said. From every second, throwing punches unwrestling practice Pastore heads til it seemed their fists were no more straight to boxing practice and then than pillows.

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does jiu-jitsu martial arts and gets in a lifting session — all in one day.

Wylie said his athletes work their butts off every day for him. Most of them do morning sprint sessions to increase their anaerobic fitness, and then have about two hours of practice in the evening where they spar, shadow box and work on overall technique and fitness.

As the two-time eastern regional champion, senior Emily Appleman placed second at last year’s National Collegiate Boxing Association. The loss is pushing her to work harder than ever so that she can leave as 2015’s national champion, Appleman said.

“Keep my hands up, head moving,” Appleman said she thinks in the ring. The roars from the crowd disappear and the only person she hears is her coach, just outside the ring shouting commands, she said.

Wylie said he tries to critique his athletes’ technique and tell them how they can change their fighting style to sneak a punch in their opponent’s defense.

“They get my respect for their courage to step in the ring,” Wylie said.

This is one of the centerpieces Kerne received from her boyfriend, Pacheco.

lose at bingo,” sophomore Kaitlyn Kerne laughed as she relished her chocolate-dipped strawberries before the games began. “The cookies and strawberries are good. The free food is awesome.”

Freshman and chicken hat-wearer Christopher Lynn attended his second bingo game this year. “I like all the events on campus,” he said.

“They seem great.”

This year’s event had almost $2,000 in prizes, including a Samsung 32-inch LED TV; Beats, by Dre; Fitbit, Fossil and G-Shock watches; a Kindle Fire tablet; and a “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy box set. The prizes were arranged by price, with the TV as the crème de la crème.

Before the bingo started, everyone with a uniquely marked card won the right to take home one of the flower bouquet centerpieces.

The game’s 20 rounds were punctuated by balled-up paper battles between two tables, each getting longer and louder as ammunition pilled high.

After the game, special prizes were randomly awarded to the students who remained. The last man standing was John Minich.

He won a Grumpy Cat plushie.

Although Kerne never called bingo, she still walked away with what romantics would consider the greatest prize: her boyfriend, Robert Pacheco, won one of the bouquet centerpieces.

He gave her the six long-stem red roses.

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‘HERSHEY’S REP’ FROM C1 The “Shared Goodness” brand has incited the creation of programs, including the “21st Century Cocoa Plan” and “Project Peanut Butter,” and paired the company with the Children’s Miracle Network. Hershey’s CSR team is also channeling its efforts toward addressing environmental concerns in order to make Hershey a greener company.

Rownd shared plenty of insight into how crucial CSR is for every company. He made a clear distinction between what it means to “talk the talk” versus what it means to “walk the walk” in the corporate world of CSR. He also discussed the importance of playing “devil’s advocate” in making sure the company’s CSR efforts are top notch by anticipating every possible situational outcome.

For those interested in a career in CSR, Rownd shared a few tips of success in the field. He discussed that CSR, itself, is a very small field, but if you are interested you can bring the practices into your own job. The CSR field is boundless, and there is a very good chance that you will have a diverse set of responsibilities.

Rownd,himself takes on many different jobs, such as creating budgets for community and organizing events. Projects in the field take a lot of time, money and above all, collaboration.

Rownd expressed the importance of teamwork: “Team players are typically very successful.” He also added, “You don’t always win the battle, and sometimes you have to compromise.”

According to the “Shared Goodness” video, shared during presentation, “We [the Hershey Company] believe that doing the right thing is good for business.”

At the closing of the presentation, Rownd shared the goodness with every audience member by offering Hershey’s chocolate.

Student Spotlight: Ashley Quinter, social work superstar

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Multimedia Editor A Shippensburg University student is saving the world one day at a time with every small step she takes. No, she is not a super hero, instead, she is an aspiring social worker.

Junior Ashley Quinter is working toward her bachelor’s degree in social work with a concentration in child welfare.

Pomeroy is a very passionate professor and makes time for any of his students seeking extra help. He wants the best for each student in the classroom, so he keeps his classes fun and interesting.

“You can’t study hard, but study consistently.”

—George Pomeroy

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“I want to help children … get out of abusive situations by working with their family, organizations or just society in general. I also love knowing that I will have a positive impact on future generations,” she said.

Quinter said her mother, who is an emergency medical technician, acts as an inspiration to her.

Quinter wanted to follow in her footsteps. She wanted to pursue a career that gives back to people, but she was not necessarily interested in helping people physically. So instead, she considered studying elementary education.

Her freshman year, Quinter took a math class designed for education majors and felt unenthused. The students taught a lesson to elementary school children one day, and Quinter quickly realized she actually did not want to be in a classroom for her entire career. This sparked a desire for change, so she decided to switch her major to social work.

Now, Quinter is the president of the university’s Social Work Organization, and even spends much of

her free time volunteering. She is involved with the disabilities office organizing activities such as inclusive basketball, and helps with miniTHON, Relay for Life, fundraising for the homeless and participating in People Involved Equally (PIE), when it fits her busy schedule.

Quinter does not spend every minute of her time dedicated to social work though, “I [also] love Disney, Taylor Swift and Harry Potter.” She happily elaborated while sporting her Taylor Swift sweater and hairband. “If you need to know anything about Taylor Swift, you come to me.”

Dara Bourassa, a professor in the social work department, described Quinter as possessing an abundance of integrity and selflessness.

She said Quinter took human relations lab, a class new social work students normally take while she already began working toward her degree. Quinter acted as a mentor to the incoming students who were nervous and stressed over important assignments. Bourassa said instead of just worrying about herself, Quinter reached out to struggling

students to ease their fears and give them confidence toward the course.

“She is an asset to the department, we are very glad to have her.”

Bourassa smiled.

After graduation, Quinter plans to stay in the Shippensburg area for up to a year because of the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates program she plans to enroll in.

She then wants to move to Virginia afterward, because it is somewhere she loves to be and social work is more in demand there.

However, she plans to travel throughout her life because she wants to help as many people as possible. She believes that can be done by always moving around, “I don’t plan to stay somewhere for longer than five years,” Quinter said, “The future will determine [where I go].”

Bourassa said she can envision Quinter getting her master of social work degree and advocating for the needs of others on a large government level. “She exudes the values and ethics of social workers… [she is] extremely responsible and dedicated.”

Professor Spotlight: Pomeroy puts his students first

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“You can’t just study hard, but study consistently,” said George Pomeroy, a geography and earth science professor at Shippensburg University.

Pomeroy grew up in northwest Washington, just by the Canadian border. Pomeroy went to college at Western Washington University.

After he graduated from WWU, he received his doctorate at the University of Akron.

The University of Akron is where he fell in love with his wife. Pomeroy and his wife’s academic programs were located in the same building.

On a trip to Texas for an academic conference, Pomeroy piled into a van

where he hit it off with his wife. After that trip, he knew the next chapter of his life was about to begin.

Pomeroy and his wife have two daughters who currently attend Shippensburg middle and high schools. As children, they attended Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School, right on the campus at SU. They are both very interested in geography and possibly following in their father’s footsteps.

While studying at Akron University, he was asked by a professor to drive a visiting scholar to SU to give a lecture. This was the first time he had ever heard about SU. After the lecture, he had lunch at the Century Café and met some of the faculty briefly.

He thought SU was a neat place, but never thought that he would be a professor there. Just three years later, he was.

Every person has someone who inspires them — Pomeroy’s is Professor Mookherjee, a professor at WWU, as well as Pomeroy’s adviser throughout his master’s program.

Pomeroy cites Mookherjee as curious and a great critical thinker.

Mookerhjee recently retired after teaching for 51 years.

Pomeroy’s proudest achievements

“Persistence is an important attribute. Learn from falling down and failing.

Dust yourself off, and get back up.”

—George Pomeroy

are earning his degree and raising two intelligent daughters.

“Persistence is an important attribute. Learn from falling down and failing. Dust yourself off, and get back up,” Pomeroy said.

Pomeroy has set and met many goals in his life and wants the same for his students. The success of his students is his top priority.

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Hello, my name is Ed: Library seeks original character design HUNTER WOLFE

Ship Life Editor Do you have artistic chops? This one is for you.

Ezra Lehman Library just launched a search tool called “Ebsco Discovery Service” (EDS), and library officials are looking for students to bring the tool to life.

The library’s faculty is encouraging students to submit original character designs that may embody the search tool. “They can be animals, vegetables, minerals or anything in between!” says the contest website (shown right).

Sara Pike, technical services and systems manager, said, “We’re really just looking for ways to engage students and give students a feeling of ownership over the library’s re-

sources and services. It [the library search] is not the most exciting thing in the world. We’re just trying to infuse some fun into being in the library or engaging with librarians.”

Submissions are being accepted now through March 31. Each entry will be critiqued by library faculty, staff and administrators on three levels of criteria: how well does the design connect with the purpose of EDS and the library’s mission statement, creativity and lasting relevance.

Three entries will be selected as finalists by April 5. Students will be able to vote on their favorite designs during the week of April 6 to decide the winner.

For more details about the contest, go to www.library.ship.edu/ edcontest.

ED (left) needs a face! Full contest details are available on the library website (above).

Recipe Week: ROTC CORNER of the

Mug Bread Pudding

Each week, Shippensburg University cadets write to us to share their experiences in the ROTC program. This week, junior Nicole Cottrill discusses the role of a cadet, in and out of uniform.

ALICIA COLETTI Guest Writer

If you are looking for a cheap, quick and delicious dessert, the new Mug Cake trend is for you. Mug cakes are easy to make and typically take under 15 minutes to prepare. The best part? All you need is a microwave.

Ingredients: 1 large egg 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups of stale bread cubes

1. Let three slices of bread sit out for approximately four hours prior to starting the recipe or until the bread gets stale. Once stale, cut into cubes. In a medium bowl, mix the egg and sugar with a fork. Stir in milk, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Add the bread cubes and toss so they are coated evenly with the custard mixture. If time allows, let this mixture sit for 10-20 minutes. Divide the mixture between two large mugs. Using a fork, pack the mixture so that there is very little air between the bread cubes.

2. Microwave the mugs separately for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 minutes each, or until the custard is absorbed and the pudding is firm. Cooking times may

vary depending on the microwave being used. (The mugs will be hot, so be careful when removing them from the microwave.)

You can also make different variations of this Not Exactly Cake recipe. For “Extra-Rich Bread Pudding,” replace the milk with heavy cream, or for “Caramelized Apple Bread Pudding,” add 1/2 cup of sautéed apples (about one apple) to the bread and custard mixture.

Some simple topping suggestions are whipped cream, cinnamon-sugar or fresh fruit. Add the topping after the mug cakes are microwaved and enjoy.

What do you think of when you see men and women wearing the United States military uniform? Do you think of bravery or honor? What do you see when you envision these men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice? Do you see a hero, or do you just see a courageous group of people who decided to put their country before themselves?

Being in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Shippensburg University has taught me the discipline I need to be a leader amongst my peers. When we are in uniform, being a role model is crucial. A role model is someone who always does his or her best to make good choices. They are people who do not flaunt their good work; they let their good work speak for itself.

Being an Army ROTC cadet on campus makes us accountable for our actions. Everything we do in uniform is held to a higher standard. We are expected to treat others around us with respect and, most important-

ly, to be the students who others look up to.

Being a student and cadet full-time makes for an intense workload. People around campus might not know that we are training to become future leaders in the U.S. Army.

Each cadet takes an oath swearing them into the organization, and we spend our college careers working toward one moment — commissioning. That is the moment we become second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

When you do not see us in uniform, we are members of clubs, brothers and sisters in fraternities and sororities, and volunteers in our local communities.

You may not always see it, you may not always know who we are, but behind all of us in the SU Raider Battalion, we are leaders.

Every day, we strive to be something greater than ourselves. Not only do we push ourselves to points when we think we cannot go on, but we strive to influence everyone else around us, as well.

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2015 Oscar Nominations: Best Feature Film

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“Whiplash”

“Whiplash” is surprisingly thrilling for a story that essentially follows the rise of a young, aspiring jazz drummer. Much of what makes the film great is the volatile relationship between the young Andrew (Miles Teller) and his mentor/tormentor Fletcher (J.K. Simmons). Fletcher is a man so focused on getting the most out of his pupils that he is willing to push them to the brink of breakdown, with Andrew more than ready to do what it takes, making for an electrifying film which deserves to be among this year’s best.

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“American Sniper”

Called both right-wing propaganda and American patriotism at its best, the film has become one of the most politically charged in recent history.

The story is about the life of Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), one of the most successful and deadly Navy SEAL sniper’s in American history.

The film follows Kyle from his first days in the military to his eventual death, focusing on his many tours in Iraq, his relationship with his wife and family and his troubled post-military life, all with excitement and intrigue.

“Selma”

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It is strange to think that “Selma” is the first large film to heavily feature such an iconic figure as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., especially in a time when biopics are one of the most respected and reproduced genre in all of Hollywood.

The refreshing part about this historical film is that it is not a biopic.

It does not show King’s life from a young boy, and barely touches on his death. Instead, “Selma” focuses on King’s fight to secure voting rights, which culminates in the famous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

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“Birdman”

Nominated for the year’s most Academy Awards ­­— tied with “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — “Birdman” is a story of redemption for main character and former super hero icon, Riggan Thompson (Michael Keaton). Thompson is attempting to revamp his image and win critical acclaim for his Broadway debut in which he is starring, writing and directing. The production is met with a myriad of hitches, leaving the audience never sure whether he will ever be able to pull it out. This is a film that could easily take home the award this year and if so, would be quite deserving.

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“Boyhood”

This year’s favorite is perhaps the most unique piece of filmmaking ever created. “Boyhood” is not a film with an overly unique narrative, following the life of a boy named Mason as he grows from a small child into a young man going off to college to study photography. What is unique is that unlike other comingof-age tales, Mason is played by a single actor. This is because the film was shot for a mere two weeks every year starting in 2002. This gave “Boyhood” the unique ability to actually show the passage of time that similar films can only pretend to do.

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“The Theory of Everything”

“The Imitation Game”

Eddie Redmayne played Stephen Hawking with skill as he transformed both emotionally and physically into the well-known physicist.

Like “Selma” the movie does a good job of removing some of the myth and showing us that Hawking is as imperfect as any man, even if the most brilliant of our time. The story perhaps could have gone even deeper, which may be why it seems “The Theory of Everything” has a better chance in the acting categories than in best picture.

In yet another biopic, “The Imitation Game” gives us the little-known story of Alan Turing and his work for the British secret intelligence unit during World War II. Turing and a team of code-breakers are brought to Bletchley Park in order to break the German encryption device known as “Enigma.” Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) is in equal parts social inept, hard to work with and unbelievably brilliant. With the help of his machine, which he calls Christopher — named for his first love — he is able to solve the puzzle and give the allies an invaluable tool for winning the war.

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“The Grand Budapest Hotel”

The story starts in the hotel which shares the film’s name, in the fictional Eastern-European country, Republic of Zubrowka, and centers on the hotel’s concierge Gustave H. The catalyst for the action comes with the death of the wealthy, Madame D., who leaves Gustave a priceless painting, much to the chagrin of Madame D’s greedy children. It is a wild film which takes many twists, all more fittingly silly then the next. The script and direction do not allow for a dull moment.

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Foreigner puts love in the air with familiar hits EMILY LARSEN Guest Writer

Last Saturday night at Luhrs, a sold out crowd was treated to a show, featuring some of the most famous and enduring rock songs.

For being world-renowned rock stars, Foreigner did not keep the people waiting very long. The band got started a little after 8 p.m., with “Double Vision,” which was also their opening number the first time I saw them in 2007.

By the next song, “Head Games,” women were already trickling to the edge of the stage to dance for the lead singer, Kelly Hansen, who has been in place since the band’s comeback in 2002. “Now enough with all the respectful talk. Are you guys ready to rock tonight?” With that, we were off.

Hansen’s voice sounds eerily like that of the original recording vocalist of Foreigner’s most famous songs, Lou Gramm, but certainly there are no complaints here. Hansen was a real party starter, virtually crawling out into the audience and walking across seats as he hit

some of those wailing notes, his voice never faltering. Everyone shot to their feet.

A break in the music came and, in typical Valentine’s Day fashion, a member of the audience proposed to his girlfriend with the help of the band, just before they performed “Waiting for a Girl like You.” (She said yes, by the way.)

Now, it is worth it to point out that noticeably absent from the stage Saturday night was founding member Mick Jones. He was hot and heavy on his guitar for the Yahoo Screen Live performance on Thursday night, so I am sure the audience would have loved to see him up there, but I digress.

Naturally, the band needed to find out how many “naughty girls” were in the audience that night, before busting into the hit “Dirty White Boy,” which always brings the house down, down enough for bass player Jeff Pilson to start his arrangement of a new raw acoustic guitar version of “Say You Will,” accompanied only by tambourines, flute and some drumsticks. The fact that it was Valentine’s Day, I am sure, made this a much heavi-

er piece for not only myself, but the band, which also claimed it to be a very special night.

Not long after “Feels Like the First Time,” “Urgent” began. The fedora went on and the sax came out for Foreigner’s renaissance man, Thom Gimbel. I had the pleasure of talking to Gimbel on the phone, earlier in the week. It was in this conversation that he let me know that the “sax is the most fun you can have standing up” and the audience was not let down, in that respect.

Gimbel has been with the band for 20 years and was, by all rock star standards, the coolest guy on the stage. He now takes care of playing rhythm guitar, saxophone, flute and some keyboard.

The band needed a break, so the keyboardist Michael Bluestein went into some EDM/alien-like music, followed by an intense drum solo

by Chris Frazier, who dumped water on his drums. When the strobe lights started up . . . you just had to be there.

“Juke Box Hero” brought everyone back and “ended” the show.

That is a song that should be on everyone’s “See It Live” bucket list.

“Long, Long Way from Home” was the first encore song, but it was “I Wanna Know What Love Is” that showed off Foreigner’s ballad chops.

Two choruses from local Shippensburg schools joined the band on stage, after selling albums in the lobby to fundraise for the Grammy Foundation.

Our night ended, too soon, with fan-favorite “Hot Blooded” before Kelly Hansen sent us all out into the bitter cold.

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Thom Gimbel of Foreigner.

Valentine’s Day at The Thought Lot with Run the Willow MATTHEW KLINE Staff Writer

While people were off prepping for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 12, a small crowd at The Thought Lot had a different idea.

The Thought Lot hosted indie bands Run the Willow and Conversations for a small crowd from 7 9:30 p.m.

Hannah Nawa, who recently became the brand manager at The Thought Lot, organized the show.

Nawa normally handles social media, the distribution of posters and the like, but this time she organized

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the show, which was her first.

Nawa went with a Valentine’s Day theme for the show, which worked very well. There were cupcakes and candy, along with glow sticks and other Valentine’s Daythemed material.

Ryad Chaoui from Conversations started the night. Everyone turned their attention to the stage as they dimmed the lights and washed the stage with warm red lights before he started his set.

He played an acoustic set of a few of his own songs, including a cover of “Yellow” by Coldplay, which a lot of people seemed to recognize on the first chord. He dedicated a song to

Run the Willow brings a unique sound to

his father and another to his brother, later.

Next up was Conversations, which was Evan Frolov and Chaoui with their acoustic guitars. They did a small set composed of their own songs. Part way through the set, Frolov thanked Nawa and The Thought Lot, saying thank you “for making this place feel like home, where home is not . . . for us.”

They closed out the set with a small piano ballad that ended with a powerful acoustic guitar outro.

Run the Willow closed out the night. They brought a big band sound with them that contained large vocal harmonies and various instruments, such as an acoustic guitar, small percussion set, standup electric bass, electric banjo, accordion and more.

They had some light onstage banter. Vincent Bruinsma, lead vocalist, and David Sheads, bassist, started “arguing” if one of their upcoming songs was their only love song.

“This is the part of the show where I argue with you and everyPhoto by Matthew Kline one feels awkward,” Sheads said.

They closed their set with a big The Thought Lot. thanks and let everyone know that

they brought Dr. Seuss valentines for everyone.

After the show, the bands grabbed some snacks and struck up conversations with various audience members. Frolov opened up about Conversations, saying that this was his first show as Conversations.

“This is us graduating from open mics,” Frolov said.

They are based out of Northern Virginia. Chaoui joined about a month ago as a sort of a stand-in member. They plan to do more local shows, some summer festivals and expand to a full band.

Run the Willow started out over the summer of 2014. Bruinsma did some solo work, under Vincent James, and Sheads joined on. Chris Hartlaub, Aaron Susek and Rebekah Foster hopped on next. They have done between seven to 10 shows, so far. This is their second time playing in Shippensburg.

Run the Willow is influenced by groups like Head and the Heart, Blind Pilot, The Avett Brothers and Josh Garrels. They have smaller band goals, such as to play at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and print a vinyl record.

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ISABELLA ANGELONE Staff Columnist

There are always high expectations when a popular novel is turned into movie, but it is common knowledge that usually the movie is not as good as the book, especially when the book was not very good in the first place.

One of the most recent examples of this would be the erotic “50 Shades of Grey.” While teenage girls and stay-at-home moms alike are cuckoo for Christian Grey, critics and pretty much everyone else are not so keen.

The book/movie is about college student Anastasia “Ana” Steele, who meets billionaire Christian Grey and finds herself in a bondage, discipline, domination, submission, sadism, masochism (BDSM) relationship with him, while trying to get him to want a white picket fence and 2.5 kids.

Even if the movie had something to work with, it was boring. It did not have much of a plot and there is nothing to really give the movie the push it needs, and the cast did not really help the situation.

While Dakota Johnson plays Ana Steele rather well (considering what she has to work with), leading man Jamie Dornan has as much life as a brick wall. Johnson tries desperately to act for the both of them, but it simply just does not work for her.

Not to mention, the whole point of the movie is dulled down, so much that you wonder what it is supposed to be about in the first place. The sex scenes are incredibly boring and the leads have zero chemistry. They put so much useless dialogue before the scenes that you wish they would just get it all over with already.

Beyond all of the technical stuff, you also look at the specifics. Not only is “50 Shades” a terrible example of the BDSM community, but it is just plain abuse. Christian tells Ana what she can and cannot do, eat, say and so on. He takes her away from her friends and family.

The novel has the potential to be incredibly written and acted, but it is as simple and doomed as it was from the day one. E.L. James should have kept it as “Twilight” fanfiction.

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Top 20 Billboard Artist

1. Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars 2. Ed Sheeran 3. Hozier 4. Maroon 5 5. Taylor Swift 6. Rihanna 7. Meghan Trainor 8. Sam Smith 9. Ellie Goulding 10. Taylor Swift 11. Pitbull & Ne-Yo 12. Nick Jonas 13. Usher/Juicy J 14. Sam Smith 15. Fall Out Boy 16. Meghan Trainor 17. Nicki Minaj 18. Taylor Smith 19. Big Sean/E-40 20. Beyonce

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Think Out Loud Take Me To Church Sugar Blank Space FourFiveSeconds Lips Are Movin’ I’m Not The Only One Love Me Like You Do Shake It Off Times of Our Lives Jealous I Don’t Mind Stay With Me Centuries All About That Bass Only Style I Don’t F**k With You 7/11

Top 10 Movies

Movie Fifty Shades of Grey Kingsman: The Secret Service The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water American Sniper Jupiter Ascending Seventh Son Paddington The Imitation Game The Wedding Ringer Project Almanac

Weekend Gross $81,670,000 $35,000,000 $30,540,000 $16,435,000 $9,430,000 $4,153,000 $4,150,000 $3,525,000 $3,400,000 $2,730,000

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Artist Album What A Beautiful/Terrible World 1. Decemberists 2. Belle and Sebastian Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance 3. Sleater-Kinney No Cities To Love 4. Hanni El Khatib Moonlight 5. Guster Evermotion 6. Dodos Individ 7. Current Swell Ulysses 8. Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper 9. San Cisco Run 10. Viet Cong Viet Cong 11. BC Camplight How To Die In The North 12. Max Pain & the Groovies Electro Cosmic 13. Father John Misty Chateau Lobby 4 14. Husband The Money 15. Howlin Rain Mansion Songs 16. Until the Ribbon Breaks A Lesson Unlearnt 17. Elbow World Cafe Live 18. Modest Mouse Lampshades On Fire 19. Ting Tings Super Critical Live At the Flamingo Hotel 20. Dr. Dog

Movie Schedule Movie Showings Evening Showings

American Sniper

6:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m.

Jupiter Ascending 2D

7:20 p.m., 10:10 p.m.

Fifty Shades of Grey

7:00 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 9:50 p.m.

SpongeBob Squarepants 2, 2D 7:05 p.m., 9:25 p.m.

SpongeBob Squarepants 3, 3D 7:05 p.m.

Seventh Son 2D Billboard information from www.billboard.com.

WSYC Top 20 music information from WSYC. Movie information from www.boxofficemojo.com.

Movie schedule from www.carmike.com.

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Will basketball find success in 2015 playoffs?

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Cale will talk about the women’s team and Dave will discuss the men, giving you an in-depth analysis of each team’s potential.

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The men’s team this year has got to be one of the most improved basketball squads of all time. If there The excitement of the 2015 Divi- was a title for “Comeback Team of sion II college basketball playoffs is the Year” the men’s team would have earned it. upon us.

This is a lineup that finished the This year, both the men and wom2013-14 season with a 3-23 record. en’s teams have a shot at grabbing a playoff spot with four games left to They posted an atrocious -10.7 scoring margin, giving up 278 more play in the regular season. points than they scored, and The women’s team sits at by the end of the year the 16-9 on the season, a n d team’s best player, Joe Loholds third coco, had transferred to a place in the different school.

PSAC East Quite frankly, head coach with a 12-7 Chris Fite must have been record.

Only concerned with his chances at Bloomsburg (19-3, putting together a contending 16-2 PSAC East) squad in 2014-15, his second and West Chesyear at Shippensburg Uniter (19-4, 15-4 versity.

PSAC East) lead Less than a year later we the Lady Raidare talking about the Raiders. ers making the playoffs.

The men’s team I actually think they have a sits at 12-11 with shot, but it looks like an 8-10 conference it is all going to come record, good for fifth. down to one game.

In DII basketball, only SU plays the top four squads in t h r e e the division move on to teams in the playoffs. The team the PSAC the Raiders must beat East to is Millersville, which close out leads them by one the season, game with a 9-11 diBalanced scoring has aided and this vision record.

Can both teams the men’s team in 2014-15. week was the team’s make the playoffs? If they do, will hardest test. The team took on they have a shot at a state title?

Your sports editors have run the Kutztown (16-10, 13-7 PSAC East) numbers, and have some expert in- this Saturday, and the No. 3 spot in sight into how far each team will go the division, and lost 67-51.

However, they still have in regard to the playoffs in 2015.

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victories coming against PSAC opponents.

Since the streak, the team has gone 3-2, and has three games left to play in the regular season. Yet, no matter the outcome of their final games, the Red Raiders have already clinched the No. 3 seed in the PSAC Championship Tournament.

This puts them in great position for the playoffs. The team is deep and talented, and should have a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.

SU has rode its starting five to its postseason play berth, but has had standout performances from its bench players as well.

Sophomore Morgan Griffith is averaging a double-double this season, scoring Stroudsburg, the 11.8 points per game No. 1 in the division, and bringing down earlier in the year 10.4 rebounds per game. means that the Raider The team’s sophomore point squad would make the guard, Lauren Gold, has playoffs in the case of a run the team’s offense all tie. season, leading the Cale team in minutes (765) This has Griffith has averaged a and assists (107). truly been double-double this season.

Freshman guard a coming of Vicky Tumasz has age season for the Red Raiders, as been a solid reserve for the Red the players have really stepped up Raiders, coming off the bench in all and grown into their roles through- but one game for the team, and still out the season. Despite having holes leads the team with 37 three-pointto fill after some key senior players ers made. Tumasz even led the graduated, the team enters Tues- team in scoring in an early season day with a 16-9 record, going 12-7 win against Dominican, pacing SU in PSAC play. with 20 points.

After struggling to find consisThe Red Raiders return to action tency to begin the season, the Red on Wednesday when they travel to Raiders found themselves with a face Millersville. SU won the team’s 7-7 record going in the beginning previous matchup this season, winof January. However, the team was ning 67-55. The team will hope for able to find their footing at just the the same performance in this game right time and put together a six- and the rest of its season, as it pregame winning streak, with all the pares for the playoffs. a shot. Shippensburg needs to put its money where its mouth is this Wednesday when the squad travels to Millersville to play for a postseason berth. Millersville lost on Saturday as well, to 8-15 Lock Haven, so SU is definitely still in the mix.

I f the Raiders beat MU, they almost certainly will make the playoffs; the teams will have each won a game, so the fact that SU b e a t East

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Baseball slams 4 homers, splits double-header Upcoming Games: Jake Shumway Staff Writer

Major League Baseball (MLB) is experimenting with things like a pitch clock to speed up the game and improve offense. Maybe the MLB commissioner should watch Shippensburg University and take notes because these boys are doing work, combining for 29 runs in the last three games.

The SU baseball team carried the momentum from last Sunday’s shutout game into the recent double-header against Barton this weekend. The bats were hot, but both games were close, resulting in an SU win in the opening game, 6-5, and a loss in the second game, 10-9.

SU’s big bats sent four long balls over the fence, bringing the home run total to 12 in just five games, but they also gave up five home runs to Barton. The pitching staff has allowed nine home runs through five games after allowing just seven in the entire 2014 season. If the Raiders’ pitching improves to match the efforts at the plate, the SU team will become a feared opponent in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division.

Junior starting pitcher Rich Michaud improved to 2-0 by winning the opener, allowing four runs (three earned) through 4.2 innings. Junior Marcus Shippey threw two perfect innings of relief in Game 1, striking out three, to record the save.

Basketball (W): Feb. 18 at Millersville Feb. 21 at Lock Haven

Basketball (M): Feb. 18 at Millersville Feb. 21 at Lock Haven

Swimming (M&W):

Ezolt batted 3-for-7 with 2 homers, 3 steals and his first career triple on Saturday.

Sophomore Mark Curtis threw four scoreless innings to start Game two, but the Barton bats caught up in the fifth inning. Curtis struck out seven but gave up four runs in his 4.2 inning effort.

Senior Cody Ezolt had an exciting day, going 3-for-7 with two homers, his first career triple, four RBIs, two walks, three steals and two runs. Ezolt matched his career to-

Standout second baseman Jimmy Spanos picked up

tal of three steals through 84 career games on Saturday and Sophomore Jake Kennedy matched his 38 game career steal total as well with two.

Kennedy reached base six times, racked up four hits, hit the first triple of his career, and smashed his fifth home.

Game 1

The Raiders scored four runs before the first out, picking up all six runs in the first inning.

Junior Mark Marcinko led off the game with a single and sophomore Ryan McMillen drew a walk on four pitches. Senior Jimmy Spanos singled to bring Marcinko home, and then Ezolt cleared the bases with a three-run home run.

Photos courtesy of Ryan Trexler Kennedy a homer and 4 RBI’s. tripled after

Ezolt’s homer, and junior Austin Allison’s sacrifice fly scored Kennedy. Freshman Dalton Hoiles singled with two outs, then advanced to second on a wild pitch. A single up the middle by freshman Grant Hoover scored Hoiles.

Michaud gave up a solo homer in the fourth to give Barton their first run then the Barton Bulldogs scored four runs in the fifth off three home runs with the last coming from the relief pitcher.

Game 2

SU’s first run came off a wild pitch and then back-to-back homers by Ezolt and Kenedy began a chain of events. In the fifth inning Marcinko and McMillen hit back-to-back doubles before Spanos homered to build a 6-0 lead. The Bulldogs rallied in the bottom of the fifth scoring four times and then added five more runs in the seventh inning to take the lead.

The Raiders trailed 10-7 entering the top of the ninth but made a run for the win, scoring two runs and getting the tying run on base.

The effort fell short when the tying run was stranded on base due to a strikeout to end the game.

Shippensburg is scheduled to face Shepherd next weekend. Sunday’s game at Barton was canceled due to the weather being undesirable.

Feb. 19-22 at PSAC Championships (York, PA)

Softball:

Feb. 20 Saint Augustine’s Mount Olive Feb. 21 Alderson Broaddus Winston-Salem State Feb. 22 Virginia State

Indoor Track (M&W): Feb. 21 at Kutztown Invitational

Baseball:

Feb. 21 at Shepherd Feb. 22 at Shepherd

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Raiders boxing outclasses competition at annual match DAVE BARTH Sports Editor A looping left hook from Haziz Self landed flush to his opponent’s jaw, buckling his knees as the referee stepped in to signal that the fight was over.

The third-round TKO brought the roaring crowd to its feet, highlighting a wildly successful annual event held by the Shippensburg University boxing team this past Saturday from Henderson Gymnasium.

“Overall I am very happy about the event,” Shippensburg coach Travis Wylie said. “I thought it went great for my fighters. Winning five out of seven matches was impressive, and even our two losses were close but my fighters just ran out of steam.”

Twenty fights were scheduled, and seven schools came out to compete in the annual event. Fighters from Army, Navy, Penn State, West Virginia University, Lock Haven University, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the Miami University of Ohio participated along with SU. Five out of seven fighters for Shippensburg won their fights; the two who lost had never set foot in

the ring before. All of the Raiders’ heavy hitters won their events, including an upset by senior Emily Appleman over national champion Shannon Reilley in the main event.

From the first punch thrown it was clear that the SU boxing club had put together something special for its fans. The fighters looked concentrated as they went through their warm-up routines, and the energetic crowd loudly voiced its approval as the fights commenced.

The first Raider to take the ring was female fighter Ada Ibe, fighting at 139 pounds against Navy boxer Portia Norkatis.

Ibe, who battled hard in her first career match, came out in a fastpaced first round but looked fatigued by the final period and ultimately dropped the decision to her opponent.

Nafis Brown also debuted in the event, fighting at 130 pounds. As the crowd screamed his name the elusive boxer used great footwork and head movement to keep his opponent, UMass’s Andrew Cho, off balance. Brown ultimately lost the match, but showed heart and battled until the end despite showing signs of fatigue.

From that point on the Raiders did not drop a single fight.

Sophomore Brett Pastore was the third and final Raider to make his ring debut, taking on LHU’s Tim Ford three fights later. Pastore currently wrestles for Shippensburg, and has a background in jiu-jitsu. His fighting background clearly aided him, as he demonstrated excellent cardio and good ring awareness. His wrestling team fans screamed their approval as

Sanders’ barrage of 3rd-round punches sealed the win.

fight did I feel that we were in jeopardy of losing the fight.”

Two fights later and it was time for the main event of the evening. Appleman (3-1 NCBA East), a silver medalist at nationals last season, took on 2013-14 national champion Reilley of WVU at 135 pounds. In an incredible show of endurance the two went toe-totoe, splitting the first two rounds before Appleman landed a flurry of jabs and hooks that backed Reilley into the ropes. Appleman left it all out on Self used an overpowering left haymaker to record the knock out. the mat, beating her opponent with sheer he scored a knockdown in the third and practically made it look easy. round and backed his opponent into Haziz is a freshman and I truly feel will to close out the event.

“Emily had to fight a very tough the ropes, pounding him with body he could be national champion at opponent at nationals last year shots as time expired. The judges 119 pounds this year.” awarded him the decision at 165 National qualifier Tylik Guil- who ended up winning most outpounds. ford (3-1 NCBA East) looked good standing boxer that tournament,” “Brett impressed me because he against WVU’s Jeff Fuss at 165 Wylie said. “Prior to Emily’s fight boxed a very smart match and lis- pounds. It was a close battle that the girl had knocked everyone out tened to everything I said in the cor- went the distance, but Guilford’s and no fight lasted longer than 30 ner,” Wylie said. “He made his first outstanding defensive footwork held seconds. If we erase her first round, fight against an undefeated Army off his opponent’s assault as the which was bad, Emily would be national champ. In my eyes she’s the guy and looked like he was an open standout boxer recorded the win. class fighter. I knew the guy he was “In my opinion that was Tylik’s best pound-for-pound woman in all fighting was tough and it wasn’t go- best match he’s ever boxed,” Wylie of college boxing, and she’s going ing to be easy, but he lived up to my said. “He was calm and composed to prove it this year at the national expectations and executed great on and was able to rip his shots off with tournament.”

The Raiders return to action at fight night.” fast, precise punches which we’ve The next Raider to set foot in the been working on. His footwork the West Point Spring Invitational ring was Nate Sanders (1-2 NCBA looked great, and at no point in the next Saturday.

East), who notched his first career knock out at Richmond, Virginia, two weeks ago. Sanders took on WVU’s Sean Thrasher at 145 pounds, and seemed to hold a height and reach advantage as the two battled through the first two rounds. A decisive flurry of punches in the final period swayed the judges in his favor, as Sanders grabbed the win.

Self (3-1 NCBA East) took the ring next for Shippensburg, facing off against John Fiorill from LHU at 123 pounds. The fight looked to be an even match after the first round, and Self wore his opponent down in the second period. He found his opportunity at 1:31 in the final round, recording the event’s sole technical knock out to close out the victory.

“Haziz Self has been looking better and better every fight and is looking like a national champiPhotos by Dave Barth onship quality boxing in the ring,” Pastore throws a punch in his fi rst career boxing match.

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Men’s basketball falls to Kutztown, still looking to playoffs NOLAN MCGRAW Staff Writer On Saturday the Shippensburg Raiders hosted the Kutztown Golden Bears in a Valentine’s Day matchup. A packed Heiges Field House was ready to see the Raiders

make a push toward the playoffs, but instead saw a disappointing loss as the team fell to the Golden Bears 67-51.

It was a low scoring game in which both teams turned the ball over and kept each other in contention early. After about 10 minutes

McCarthur picked up seven points and five assists on

of play the two teams were locked in a close battle. Kutztown was able to break away and gain a lead before the half, however, and it would not surrender the lead for the remainder of the game.

The Raiders (12-11, 8-11 PSAC East) showed signs of life throughout the game especially at the 10-minute mark in the second half. Kutztown (16-10, 13-7 PSAC East) was ahead by 11 when center Dylan Edgar got the Raiders going with one of his trademark turnaround shots. After that, Shippensburg made three straight trips to the line where they cut the Bears lead to just three. That is as close as Shippensburg would get, as it seemed like the opposing Bears had an answer for every push by the Raiders.

Saturday.

Kutztown would go on to close out a 16-point victory with solid defense and timely three-pointers. There were no standout performances for the Raiders as the ball was spread around pretty well. Edgar and guard Justin McCarthur received their usual touches while freshman Dustin Sleva chipped in 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting.

It has certainly been a good season for the men’s team and the playoffs are still very much in reach.

Coach Chris Fite was disappointed in the loss but is optimistic about the Raiders final three games.

“We’re in control of our destiny, you know. If we take care of business these last couple games, we don’t have to worry about anybody else.”

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t h i s Wednesd a y in a game that could ultimately determine the fate of the Raiders’ season. The Marauders (13-13, 9-11 PSAC East) hold a onegame PSAC lead over SU after dropping a 7871 decision to Lock Haven (8-15, 8-11 PSAC East) on Saturday.

Griffith, Knauer’s double-doubles move women’s basketball closer to playoff berth CHRIS COLLYMORE

a major contribution from Junior while senior guard Colleen Young PSAC East) not too forward Stephanie Knauer who had contributed 13 points as well. far behind. It was Staff Writer a double-double of her own with 10 The first half was very tightly not until the 5:45 points and 12 rebounds. contested with the Red Raiders mark where the Red The Shippensburg University Senior guard Lauren Gold had 12 leading for almost the entire half Raiders were able to women’s basketball team defeated points to go along with five assists with the Mounties (3-21, 2-18 extend their lead into the Mansfield Mounties this double digits. past Wednesday night 64After establishing 49, thanks in large part to a big lead the Red a balanced attack by the Raiders kept the starters who were all able to pressure on the score in double figures.

Mounties going up The victory ensured that by as many as 17 the Raiders will finish the points late in the season at or above .500 in the first half. conference since the PSAC The Red Raiders began counting the league were able to keep games in 2011. the pressure on the The Red Raiders (15-9 and Mounties going into 11-7 PSAC East) were led in the second half, thanks in scoring by senior guard Logan large part to their improved Snyder and senior forward shooting. The team shot Morgan Griffith who each 50 percent from the field had a team high 14 points. including 66.7 percent from Griffith also had a game-high the three-point line. That 15 rebounds to go along with allowed the team to go up by her 14 points while Snyder as much as 20 points close to chipped in with a team high midway through the fourth six assists.

All photos courtesy of Joey Ketchem quarter.

The Red Raiders also had Sophomore Lauren Gold sinks a layup over Mountie defenders.

While the Red Raiders

were able to dominate the Mounties offensively, their defense in this game cannot be ignored. The Raiders were able to hold the Mounties to 32.8 percent shooting from the field as well as 13.3 percent from the three-point line.

The Raiders will hope to duplicate their dominate performance when the team heads on the road to play Millersville Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m.

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Wrestling drops match to No. 2 Kutztown JAMISON BARKER

Shippensburg won two of the next five matches thanks to strong efforts Staff Writer from Sophomore Dante Steffenino and Junior Cameron Throckmorton.

The Red Raider wrestling team Steffenino won the 125-pound fell in its final PSAC dual meet to bout 6-2 over Kutztown’s Nicholas No. 15 Kutztown 3 2 - 7 DeMarco, improving to 7-7 on the this past Friday year. night at Heiges Throckmorton continued his Field House. impressive season with a Kutzdominant 10-2 major at town took 149 pounds that brought the meet the score to 18-7, and in conthe Red Raiders withvincing in striking distance. fashion, It was to no avail, winning though, as Kutztown eight of the swept the rest of the 10 matches meet and racked up and scoring boa score of 32-7. nus points in Throckmorton four of them. improved his reThe meet cord to 17-1 with opened with a clash at 197 pounds bet h e tween Shippensburg’s win and is Jalal Paige and Kutznow ranked town’s Brandan Clark.

No. 5 in DiviBoth were ranked in sion II. Super Region 1 comWith the loss Shiping into the match, with pensburg now falls to 6-13 Paige at No. 4 and Clark (1-6 PSAC) on the year.

No. 6, respectively.

Clark The Red Raiders look to bounce would narrowly escape back versus Long Island University with a 1-0 decision that Post Monday in their last dual meet put the Golden Bears up of the regular season.

3-0, setting the tone for their night.

Raiders wrestling ultimately lost Wednesday’s match against a tough division rival.

Cameron Throckmorton, 149 pounds, battles to a 10-2 major decision.

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Mike Springer tries to earn back points in his loss at 157 pounds.

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Shippensburg University Indoor Track

School and personal records set by Red Raiders at Bucknell DAVE BARTH

Sports Editor At Bucknell The Shippensburg University indoor track team dominated in several events, including the 800 meters, long jump and shot put at the Bucknell Tune-Up on Friday night.

Sophomore Sarah Hunt demolished one of the Raiders’ most storied field records at the event by almost four inches, recording a long jump of 19 feet, 6 ¾ inches that is good for a 9-inch personal best.

In shot put senior Liz Ross beat her personal record at shot put by more than a foot with a throw of 46 feet, 2 inches. With the effort she

moved up 11 spots on the NCAA Division II performance list and now sits at 17th in the country.

The men’s team posted a huge night in the 800 meters. Senior Dan Dreeman achieved a NCAA-qualifying time of 1:55.11, good for second place.

Shippensburg now boasts seven runners in the top eight in PSAC play for the 800 meters, after five runners surpassed the conference standard. These runners include sophomore Matt Sankey (1:57.03), junior Braden Bruning (1:57.45), junior Bernard England (1:57.94) and senior Matt Bee (1:59.77).

Freshman Alex Balla had a huge The 400 meter relay team poses after a their outstanding performance on Friday in Boston. night in the 3K, beating his previous PR by more than 12 seconds with a time of 8:45.27.

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Men celebrate their record victory in the 400 meter relay.

Individual performances were key to the Red Raiders’ big day as well.

Asst. Sports Editor Sophomore Kieran Sutton ran the 3K in 8:13.91, improving upon his At Boston PSAC-leading performance from The SU Men’s Indoor Track team earlier this season.

Senior Ryan Spangler ran a was invited to compete in Boston University’s David Hemery Val- 4:12.35 mile, entine Invitational Saturday, and the team took full advantage of the opportunity, adding a school record and a number of standout performances on the big stage.

The 4x400-meter relay was the Red Raiders’ top mark of the day, with the quartet of seniors Eric Bologa, Andrew Kujawski, Robert Bales and sophomore Tim Usher running 3:12:52 for the school record.

That time is 2.4 seconds faster than the record that was set qualifying as a just last season, NCAA-provisional time that but only resultranks among the Top 30 times in Died in a third vision II this season. place finish While the track athletes stood in the race for out, the field athletes were not to be the team.

outdone, accomplishing their own impressive feats.

Junior LeQuan Chapman achieved a new personal record in the triple jump by a centimeter, posting a mark of 49 feet, 5 ½ inches.

Chapman wasn’t done, as he also finished third overall in the event, and added an NCAA-provisional long jump of 23 feet, 8 1/4 inches later in the competition.

In the high jump competition, junior Jalen Ramsey was victorious, clearing a height of 6 feet, 10 ¾ inches, a performance that has him eighth on the Division II performance list.

SU competes at Kutztown on Saturday in its final meet before the PSAC Indoor Track & Field Championships at the end of February.

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