The Slate 10-25-22

Pennsylvania election day draws closer

Evan Dillow Staff Contributor

Election Day on Nov. 8 is almost here as citizens are encouraged to register by Oct. 24 to be able to vote in the election. This election voters will be deciding the state’s new senators, gover nor and attorney general. Most importantly, voters will choose between Biden-backed former Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Trump-backed Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Pennsylvania voters will also be deciding the states next governor to fill the seat of Democrat Tom Wolf. Democratic candidate Josh Shapiro will be facing Republican Doug Mastriano. The next governor of Pennsylvania will impact how future elections are held in the state, which comes at a time when claims of election fraud in the 2020 Presidential election is a contentious issue.

Among the issues on the ballot for Pennsylvania this year are education, state taxes, the economy and abortion rights. These issues are notable due to how they affect the younger population. In education, for example, John Fetterman has announced his plans to act towards cancelling student loan debt. Republican candidates are focusing on giving parents a choice in school curriculums. The debate on reproductive rights came back into fierce spotlight follow ing the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the summer of 2022. The decision on abortion legality is now a state issue, especially in a swing state like Pennsylvania.

With youth vote being critical in the upcoming election, and voter turnout for younger gen

erations being as low as it is, many universities have made drives toward promoting voter turnout on campus. Shippensburg University is among them.

According to SU professor Rebecca Harris, “Your age bracket, 18-24, makes up 12% of the eligible voters, but only 9% actually went to the polls in 2020. It’s more important than ever that our younger voters turn out now. In short, you should be the one to shape your future.”

Shippensburg University also provides the ShipVotes program, which promotes non-parti san electoral participation and democratic engagement among students.

It is important that students get registered before the window closes. According to Harris, “The last day to register to vote in Penssylvania is Oct. 24, so at this point I would encourage those who are registered to go to the polls on Nov. 8.”

Students at Shippensburg who are enthusiastic can do more than just vote on Election Day. ShipVotes will hold a volunteering opportunity on Nov. 8 to help with the election process.

With the election right around the corner, it is important for both students and members of the population to be registered and prepared to go to the polls. Being an informed voter goes a long way towards improving the democracy of the United States. Programs like ShipVotes help students become better citizens. With issues on the ballot as contentious as they are, students should be encouraged to engage in healthy debate and have awareness on issues that matter to them most. For poll results, see A2.

Improve your health and meet new people at ShipRec’s cycling classes

Nicola Puggé Staff Contributor

A 21-year-old student instructor teaches various cycling classes in the ShipRec (REC) at Shippensburg University (SU) every Wednesday and Thursday, which can help with improv ing your health and meeting new people.

On Wednesdays, Catherine Anderson, a certified cycling class instructor, teaches the conditioning craze class in the REC, and on Thursdays she teaches two cycle craze classes, so attendants can enjoy working out in a group to upbeat music and stay active. Her classes, like all REC fitness classes, are open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests and do not require pre-registration.

Conditioning Craze, which is taught on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., is split in two parts: In the first 30 minutes the class uses weights in a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout style off the bike and the second half of the class is on the sta tionary bike like a typical spin class workout. Cycle Craze is a conditioning-only class, which is done on the stationary bike only. It is a typical spin class with different exercises on the bike. Exercises include push-ups and sprints on the bike but are not limited to that.

All of the exercises in the classes are very music-based, and due to that a bit faster-paced than others, according to An derson.

Alexis Chordas, a SU junior who has been going to Ander son’s classes since her freshman year, said, “I love the envi ronment that Catherine provides there. I like to get the work out in and that is the best possible way to do it, because I am having fun while doing something productive.”

Anderson started cycling after suffering a bad concussion when she was younger. She got into spin classes and enjoyed them, but she wanted to change some things and do her own thing with it.

“I got into cycling in eleventh grade. I got a pretty bad con cussion from dancing and the doctor was like ´try stationary biking´, and I tried it and it was like kind of boring, because you were just sitting there,” Anderson said on how she got into cycling, “but then I got into spin classes and they were really fun and I just felt like I could bring a more upbeat edge to it, so that is what I try to do.”

Cycling is a low-impact sport, so it is easy on the joints, ac cording to Katharine McEntee on Byrdie.com. It is a good way to stay active for people with joint pain because it should not cause pain with it being low impact on the joints during cy

cling. Instead, it might even improve the joint function.

Emily Cronkleton from Healthline.com highlights the car diovascular benefits from cycling. Improving cardiovascular health means improving the health of the heart and the blood vessels, so those are the same benefits that could be achieved by other forms of cardio exercises, like running or swimming.

“It is the best full body workout that you can do. It is cardio, it is strength, it is upper body, it is lower body and core, it is everything,” Anderson said.

Going to cycling class is also a good way to meet new peo ple. Working out together can build strong bonds, and having other participants there doing the cycling workout with you and supporting you can give a lot of motivation and help finish a workout, according to Danielle Zickl on Bicycling.com.

“I like that I can make friendships there, because I just like meeting people there and people there have similar interests. I also met someone one time from that class, and now we go to the gym all the time together,” Chordas said.

Anderson, on how cycling impacted her life, said that she has “met so many people, so many amazing people.” The cy cling classes with Catherine Anderson take place in the REC on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and on Thursdays at 4 p.m. and at 5 p.m.

‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters throw food at historic artwork

Margaret Sobotta A&E Editor

Just Stop Oil is an environmental activ ists group based in the United Kingdom. The group’s main goal is to persuade the UK government to halt production of new fossil fuels. They hold 20 to 30 meetings per week so that anyone has an opportunity to let their voice be heard.

On Oct. 14, two Just Stop Oil protesters went to London’s National Gallery and threw a can of tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting. They immediately put glue on their hands and placed them on the wall underneath the painting. Multiple sources heard the protesters ask the gather ing crowd questions like, “Is it worth more than food?” They continued to question if the crowd valued the art work more than the pro tection of people and the planet.

Two more protesters joined in the action on Oct. 23. These protests were very similar, but this time it was at the Museum Barberi ni in Potsdam. They threw liquified mashed

potatoes at Claude Monet’s “Haystacks” and glued their hands to the wall.

Both museums have claimed that the paintings are safe. Both pieces were behind protective glass that is there for wandering hands and now flying liquids. Just Stop Oil does not just go after paintings. On Oct. 22, a group of Just Stop Oil campaigners has made public protests recently. They stop traffic by sitting in the middle of the road in London with signs that have their logo of “Just Stop Oil.”

The Metropolitan police said that the offi cers on the scene saw 16 Just Stop Oil pro testers sit on the road, with four of them were locked to each other while sitting and four were glued to the pavement. They later stated that traffic was stopped on both sides of the road. Their most recent attack, on Oct. 23, was against the wax figure of the newly crowned King Charles III. The two protestors went to Madame Tussauds in London and threw a cake in the face of King Charles wax work.

Images courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Candidates facing each other this November are Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and state Senator Doug Mastriano.

Images courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

‘Sunflowers’ by Van Gogh and ‘Haystacks’ by Monet.

Study DiscussionAbroadPanel

Luke Rainey Staff Contributor

Shippensburg University professors Jona than Skaff and Mark Sachleben moderated a discussion with seven SU students who have participated in study abroad programs.

The panel marked the first event of Inter national Education Week, which “celebrates initiatives and programs that help bring a multitude of opportunities to learn about in ternational themes.”

Clairanne Chairs, Hannah Culp, Ashley Ott, Paige Smith and Isabel Weaver complet ed full-semester study abroad trips. Keegan Huston and Chloe Prettyman traveled to Eu rope for a three-week Summer Study Abroad program in Ireland, France, Italy and Por tugal. The panel participated in a discussion of each student’s international experiences. They explained the challenges of their experi ences to give advice to students in attendance who are considering studying abroad.

Huston said the European study abroad trip included 24 students, and navigating as a group sometimes became difficult. None theless, he said this obstacle was “definitely not something that would deter me.” One of Ott’s biggest challenges involved the Spanish 101 class she took while in Costa Rica because the professor spoke and taught entirely in Spanish.

The language barrier extended beyond the classroom for all students who went to non-English speaking countries. Huston said he became a lot more trusting of people be cause of his unfamiliarity with foreign lan guages. Huston explained that if a student had a concern while riding a bus in Rome, it would have been impossible to communicate to the bus driver because of the language bar rier.

Sachleben offered a solution for those pre paring to face this obstacle before studying abroad.

“My goal is that if I go to a country where

I don’t know the language, I try to learn 10 phrases and words,” Sachleben said. “You show that you are trying, and they will be very kind.”

As is common for many students who study abroad, some panelists felt uncertain and anxious at the start of their experiences. Smith said going to London “was a bit scary” and explained that it took several days before she overcame her doubts about the commit ment she made.

Some students explained they were upset when they returned from their trips and their study abroad experience was complete. Their feelings reflect a mood referred to as post-va cation blues, where individuals experience sadness once their vacation or traveling event concludes. Sachleben has traveled interna tionally several times and he explained how he copes with it.

“I miss being in Europe,” Sachleben said. “There is a period of readjustment when you return, but it is something delightful. My life would be less interesting if I didn’t have that readjustment.”

Despite the obstacles each student encoun tered, they all said they would study abroad a second time if the opportunity arose. In addi tion to individualized study abroad opportu nities, the 2023 Summer Study Abroad trip with professor Niel Brasher and Sachleben will run May 21-June 9.

Professor Sean Cornell will also host a faculty-led international field course in the spring 2023 semester in Andros, Bahamas, where participants will conduct research on geological, geographical, environmental, bio logical and cultural perspectives.

Shippensburg University students have studied abroad in six continents. The Center of Global Education at Shippensburg Univer sity contains information related to all con cerns for students, parents and guardians regarding study abroad opportunities. Inter ested students can also consult ship.edu/in ternational for more information.

Your World Today

Commentary: The Little Things Are Sometimes Most Important

Piper Kull Editor-in-Chief

Recently, between my classes, internship, posi tion at the Slate and role in the “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” I have found it very difficult to take time for myself. I found that a lot of friends of mine are in simi lar positions with all of their commitments. It can be a challenge to know how to take the time you need and how to recharge after an es pecially rough day.

Burnout is never a good thing, and it makes it even harder to keep going when you have so much going on. While it is never the goal, burnout is a very real struggle and one I am fight ing tooth and nail to bat tle against. With a loaded schedule, how do you find the time for yourself? Look ing at the little moments has been getting me through the days and keeping me going.

To find an escape from the real world, I have been throwing myself into dif ferent ones. I am working

on reading ‘The Virgin Sui cides’ by Jeffrey Eugenides. While it is a dark, heavy book, reading a couple of pages a day has kept me feeling as though I am do ing something personally productive and offers me an alternate narrative than my own.

I have also been rewatch ing “Game of Thrones” with my boyfriend. Although I have already seen the show before, watching it again and feeling the comfort of a fantasy world I know while also having the opportuni ty to notice new things has been especially entertain ing. Having comfort media has always been something that gets me through tough times.

In order to have quality time with friends, I have set aside times during the week for certain activities, like a Saturday game night with my friends and a Sunday watch party for the newest episodes of “House of the Dragon.” Even an hour with your friends when you need it can offer inspiration and get you ready for the next part of your week.

Additionally, injecting elements of adventure into your free time can serve as a way to keep what you are doing interesting. My friend and I could not decide what we wanted for dinner close

by, so we drove to Hager stown and made a small evening of it. Though it was a quick trip, it was incredi bly fulfilling and satisfied my desire to just go out and do something.

I have also just been trying to give myself time to enjoy what is going on around me instead of wor rying about my next thing to do. I recently went on a long drive just to see the fall leaves as they change, and it was the most peaceful I felt in a long time. I also found relief in taking the time to cook a nice meal, which keeps my brain and body feeling nourished. Food is truly the best in times of need.

During the most difficult of work weeks, always re member that putting your self first is the key. Get your work done when you can, and then give that extra time to yourself to do what you want with. You don’t deserve to sign your time away to tasks that do not require your extra effort or people who do not make you happy. Never ever com promise your own mental health and energy for some one who will not put in the energy for you. And always remember to take a beauti ful long nap if you need one.

Capitol rioter gets prison for attacks on journalist, police AP Wire Associated Press

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced on Friday to nearly three years in prison for assaulting an Associated Press photographer and attacking police officers with a stun gun during the U.S. Capitol riot.

Alan Byerly apologized to his victims before U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss sentenced him to two years and 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Byerly will get credit for the more than 15 months he already has served behind bars since his arrest, according to his lawyers. “I didn’t go to D.C. to harm anyone,’’ Byerly told the judge. Byerly, 55, pleaded guilty in July to assaulting AP photographer John Minchillo and then activating a stun gun as he charged at police officers who were trying to hold off the mob that formed outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Byerly said he was an “antagonistic jerk’’ when he confronted the officers. He also said he assaulted Minchillo after hearing a voice say, “That’s antifa. Get him out of here.’’ Minchillo was wearing a lanyard with AP lettering when Byerly and other rioters attacked him on the Capitol’s Lower West Terrace, according to a court filing accompanying Byerly’s guilty plea. Byerly grabbed Minchillo, pushed him backward and dragged him toward a crowd, the filing says. Another AP photographer captured the assault on video.

“I should have never gotten involved, and I’m deeply sorry for my actions,’’ Byerly said. Prosecutors sought a sentence of at least three years and 10 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release. Defense lawyers requested a sentence below an estimat ed guidelines range of 37 to 46 months in prison. Moss said he believed Byerly is genuinely remorseful for his role in the mob’s “assault on democracy.’’ The judge said it was clear that Byerly couldn’t have injured anybody with the inexpensive stun gun that he brought to the Capitol, but the officers couldn’t have known that given the sound that it made.

“They were clearly frightened by it,’’ Moss said. “It undoubtedly added to the fear the officers felt that day.’’ Minchillo “must have been extremely frightened, as well,’’ the judge added.

None of Byerly’s victims attended his sentencing hearing.

Byerly bought the stun gun before traveling from his home in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C., for the “Stop the Steal’’ rally on Jan. 6. Leaving the rally before then-Pres ident Donald Trump finished speaking, Byerly went to the west side of the Capitol and joined other rioters in using a metal Trump billboard as a battering ram against police, prosecutors said.

Later, Byerly approached police officers behind bike racks and deployed his stun gun. After officers grabbed the stun gun from Byerly’s hands, he charged at them, struck and pushed them and grabbed an officer’s baton, prosecutors said. One of the officers fell and landed on his hands while trying to restrain Byerly.

Defense attorneys said the model of stun gun that Byerly purchased for $24.99 was consid ered to be ``junk’’ by engineering experts.

“Furthermore, shortly after purchasing the device, Mr. Byerly had accidentally activated it on himself and thus knew that it could not cause injury or even pain,’’ the defense lawyers wrote in a court filing.

Other rioters helped him elude capture that day, but Byerly was arrested in July 2021. He told FBI agents that he did just “one stupid thing down there and that’s all it was,’’ according to prosecutors. “This was a reference to how he handled the reporter and nothing more,’’ they wrote in a court filing.

Byerly, a carpenter by trade and father of four children, has remained in custody since his arrest more than 15 months ago.

Approximately 900 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. More than 420 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses. Nearly 300 have been sentenced, with roughly half of them getting terms of imprisonment ranging from seven days to 10 years, according to an AP review of court records. More than 100 police of ficers were injured during the Jan. 6 riot. Over 270 defendants have been charged with as saulting, resisting or impeding officers or employees at the Capitol, according to the Justice Department. Byerly is one of several defendants charged with assaulting members of the news media or destroying their equipment at the Capitol.

Poll results tighten as Pennsylvania general election approaches

Seth Turner Asst. News Editor

Pennsylvania’s general election is just two weeks away. On Nov. 8, Pennsylvania voters will decide on the next governor, senator and congressional representatives, along with other various positions. The two most important competitions can be seen running for the senator and the governor positions.

U.S. senators are responsible for voting on laws, bills, amendments and more as a representative of their state in Congress. For the Senate, Pennsylvania’s candidates are Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz. Both candidates seem widely popular to their base but detested by the other side. Fetterman has been facing scrutiny lately from his recovery of a stroke in May of this year, and opponents like Oz have been questioning his ability to govern based off

his condition. Fetterman claims that he is more than fit to carry out his duty as senator, but some think otherwise.

Both parties have been running furious ads and smear campaigns against one another. Fetterman, however, is still leading in the polls. From an average of five different polls, 270towin.com has Fetterman at 46.4% and Oz at 44%.

“Polls are not always indicative of voting results but are certainly good at showing where most people stand. As far as this election goes, it seems to be a very close year for the senator,” Shippensburg University political science Professor Lonce Bailey said. “It has tightened up, and the winner of that race might end up determining whether or not the Democrats or Republicans control the Senate.”

When it comes to the governor, this race is a little more serious.

“The governor’s race is really important too even though it

does not appear to be very close. Pennsylvania and Arizona are significant for the same reason — abortion. Both states have a Republican legislature that would easily pass an an ti-abortion bill that would severely limits women’s control of their bodies,” Bailey said.

The governor of a state is in charge of implementing laws and overseeing the functions of the state executive branch.

Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano are candidates for governor. Shapiro has had a steep jump in popularity, rising 11% over Mastriano, with their polling results being 53% and 42%, respectively (270towin.com).

While the deadline to register to vote has passed, those who have registered should make sure they are aware of their polling location, voting times and all local regulations sur rounding voting. Information about voting can be found at vote.pa.gov.

Opinion

The Slate Speaks: Can Halloween be taken too far?

Many people celebrate Halloween in their own unique ways, if they even celebrate it at all. Some use the holiday as a time to dress up and indulge in some free candy, while others love this time of year strictly for the aesthetic. However, as Halloween is deeply rooted in the element of being spooky, many consider it the time of year to be scared. After all, think of all the new horror mov ies coming to theaters and the plethora of haunted attractions that pop up all over the country. At this point, being scared is practi cally a business. No matter how you choose to celebrate this time of year, many begin to wonder if there is too much of a good thing? Is there a limit to how much a person can like Halloween?

Halloween can definitely be taken too far

in terms of haunted houses and similar ex periences. Some people have been trauma tized when going through haunted houses.

Individuals have experienced things like be ing taken from the group, tied up and “tor tured,” and it was definitely taken too far.

In a fun sense, Halloween might not be taken too far. It’s so fun to spend time with family and friends making memories by carving pumpkins, watching movies, dress ing up and eating candy. It’s an excuse to have fun. There’s definitely a sense of mer riment when the holidays roll around, and it always boosts the moods of many.

It does depend on if you’re a person who likes to be scared or not. Some things are definitely too much. For example, Field of Screams blackout night can be a lot. Being

Beware of the Dahmers: The dos and don’ts of Halloween 2022

Adam Beam Asst. Opinion Editor

I must begin this piece with a glimmer of hope that this Halloween will be different from the past two years I have spent on this campus. While I understand that my first and second year at Shippensburg University were under the shadow of Covid-19, I still wish that the Halloween spirit was at least somewhat present. Unfortu nately, that wasn’t the case. The campus was sorely lack ing costumes, and in gener al, it simply didn’t feel like Halloween came on Oct. 31.

Obviously, as a 20-year-old, trick-or-treating is far be hind me, but I feel dressing up for Halloween is still an essential aspect of the hol iday, and it is the element of the day that makes it so much fun. Now that the pan demic is mostly behind us and the university is more populated than two years ago, now is the time for the hallways of our university to be filled with some unique costumes.

However, I must preface by saying that every year there are bound to be those costumes that everyone is thinking of doing. Now, you could argue that great minds think alike, but seeing 20 or more of the same costume is not fun for anyone. So here is a guide to what is likely to be the most overdone cos tumes for this spooky sea son.

Kicking things off, I think we all can agree that Netflix certainly will dominate this year, as they have the past few. Last year, the stream ing service gave everyone an easy and quick costume after debuting the K-Drama “Squid Game.” Whether it was a player of the titular game or one of the masked soldiers, it was 2021’s most popular choice. This time around, Netflix has had two of the biggest shows in the same year, “Stranger Things 4” and “Dahmer.” While I may be sick to my stomach seeing a hundred Eddie Munsons, I’d take that over anyone thinking it’s OK to dress as Jeffery Dahmer. Please, whoever you are, if you are thinking that dress ing up as Jeffrey Dahmer would be funny or cute, stop reading this, step outside and watch the sunset while you think about your life choices.

Some of the other cos tumes you’re bound to see every year which need to be laid to rest include, but are not limited to, anyone who dresses like “The Purge.”

The light up masks are not cool, and trust me, if you think you are the only one to wear one, you are mistak en. Angels or devils are a tad played out unfortunately, and I strongly feel any man dressed as Hugh Hefner is problematic. No you can’t change my mind. Obviously, the biggest don’t of any Hal loween is don’t be racist. An

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other person’s culture is not your Halloween costume, and I promise you, no one finds it funny.

With so much negativity, you’re probably wondering, “what can I dress up as this year?” Well, thankfully Hal loween is a holiday that of fers infinite potential. It’s all about creativity in the end, but just in case you need some suggestions to get the creative juices flowing, here are a few recent ideas that may be perfect for you and your friends. Starting with the tried-and-true classics: The Sanderson Sisters. “Ho cus Pocus 2” may have been mediocre, but the Sanderson Sisters are still iconic. It’s the ultimate trio costume, even if you have to fight over who gets to be Sarah. You also have characters from hit shows and movies like “House of the Dragons” and “Pearl.” A24 Movies offer a plethora of great costume ideas.

As Halloween draws near, I’m sure most of you reading already have your costumes selected for whatever festiv ities you plan on attending. This guide is simply here to give you an idea of what to expect from this year, and to prepare you for the pos sibility of finding your dop pelganger walking around campus.

Costumes are a great way to express yourself and show off your personality, even if it is only for one night out of the year.

separated from your group and forced to do certain things can be too much for some people, on the other hand, scary movies and other horror elements are at their most suc cessful this time of year, so clearly there is an audience for it.

There needs to be some level of consent when it comes to scaring people. When you participate in a haunted house, you kind of know what you’re in for, but scaring lit tle kids when they’re just trying to have fun trick-or-treating is not OK. On the other hand, Halloween can also be taken too far with costumes. Some costumes are too of fensive and unsettling. For example, with the new Dahmer show on Netflix, people have been joking about dressing up as Jef frey Dahmer, which is highly inappropriate.

Deep down it is important to also remem ber that the holiday started off as a way to ward off evil spirits, but in doing so people became more likely to justify bad actions on the holiday. We have all read the horror sto ries of people committing terrible crimes on Halloween. On the flip side, Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) seeks to make peace with the dead and respect family.

So loving Halloween should come with the understanding that many cultures have their own views of the holiday. With any aspect of life, it must all come with respect toward one another. There are those who do not wish to be scared, and as fun as it may seem to tar get those individuals, we have to respect that there is probably a reason they do not enjoy it in the first place.

Stop stereotyping my sisters

Elizabeth Peters Managing Editor

This past July, I took my sisters to see “Min ions: The Rise of Gru,” and I wanted to leave less than halfway through. My urge to evacu ate was not because the movie was childish, as I had expected that going in. Rather, I was extremely annoyed by one of the main villains — “Nun-Chuck.”

Say what you will about the low-bar pun that name is, this character is a mockery of what a real nun is and is not the first stereotype I have seen in modern media. I am Catholic, so it re ally hurts to see people who play a prominent role in my religion be smeared so frequently. It discredits the work real nuns do.

Nuns dedicate their lives to giving back to their communities and serving others in the name of God. This includes charity work, like raising money and finding food for those in need, but also bigger projects.

Historically, nuns have served as teachers and nurses when our communities needed them, too. It would have been too much to ask parents who had to run farms and feed their families to teach, so religious women did to make sure children were educated. The same idea works with nursing, but the most import ant thing to remember is that nuns are not paid. All of the work they do is for the better ment of our communities and our world.

I get that every religion deals with stereotyp ing. However, I counter that religious women shown in the media only fall into two camps: satanic or strict. In the case of the second “Minions” movie, I argue “Nun-Chuck” is ac tually a combination of both. The reason this is so bad is because there is not enough main stream media offering the other side.

As a communication, journalism and me dia major, my classes have discussed in depth how, whether people recognize it or not, the media informs our beliefs. With only stereo types of nuns being shown, it is impossible for people who have no experience with sisters to truly know the good they do.

It makes it hard for young people in the faith to even consider going down the route of be coming a nun when all they see are bad things. This in turn shrinks the number of nuns there are, leading to even fewer people seeing them regularly, creating a terrible cycle.

Mass media needs to rethink how they are showing nuns and do better. Stereotyping is hurtful and really annoying to see continued time and time again. As viewers, we need to be critical of what we are seeing. If I had known a nun stereotype was in “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” I would never have bought a ticket. We can force change by not buying into media that relies on stereotypes and in turn make our feed more well-rounded.

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‘Rocky Horror’ returns to Shippensburg University

Grace Harbour Staff Contributor

It’s time to do the Time Warp again. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returns to Shippensburg University on Oct. 28, 29 and 31.

The show will be held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) MPR at midnight on Oct. 28 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 31 showings. Admission is donation based and all proceeds will go toward the PAGE Center.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a 1970’s cult classic film. The story follows Brad and Janet, a newly engaged couple who get caught with a flat tire. They seek help at the mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter, an alien mad scientist “from Transsexual, Transylvania.”

Throughout the film, Brad and Janet are forced into elaborate dances and rock performances. They discover that Frank N. Furter has built a muscular man named Rocky, starting a series of biazarre events. The circumstances allow Brad and Janet to discover things about themselves and their relationship. The plot is a wild whirlwind of themes, but that is what makes it such a classic.

The SU cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shadow-acting along with the film, which is miming and lipsyncing the actions and dialogue of the characters.

“I’m very excited for there to be an audience for our cast to perform for,” Sadie Walsaw, the director, said. “They are doing such a fantastic job at every rehearsal and I’m looking forward to the community and student body to see all their hard work.”

As always, the audience will also be encouraged to “engage” with the actors throughout the performance. “We do a decent amount of crowd interaction and running around in the show, so this year I’m really excited to be able to have more space to work with in the MPRs,” said Piper Kull, who plays Rocky. The interaction will include lots of callouts from those in

PAGE center hosts body positivity event

Ethan Cornell Asst. A&E Editor

The Shippensburg University Pride and Gender Equity (PAGE) Center held its “Love Your Body” event on Oct. 19. Focusing on body positivity and support for each other’s physical differences, the event emphasized being true to oneself.

There was a wide range of activities students could participate in throughout the day. The PAGE Center offered more physical activities like zumba and yoga for students to participate in, but it also had activities revolving around self-care and even succulent planting.

“Body positivity to me means not only loving your own body, but also welcoming other people’s bodies and appreciating them for what they do,” Jenna Cornell, an SU student and peer educator at the PAGE center, said. “It’s important to be aware of your own health and the needs your body has.” Cornell is one of the many young students speaking out against societal expectations for what a “healthy” body looks like. She also commented on how modern beauty standards can be very unrealistic.

“It’s just unhealthy to be constantly putting that pressure on people. A lot of factors play into how a person’s body may look, it’s not always about surfacelevel ideas like exercise. Ultimately, it’s unrealistic for everyone to look the same, and it puts such a negative impact on people’s mental health,” Cornell said.

The event attracted a lot of students from around campus, and the PAGE Center is looking forward to hosting more events like it in the near future. In addition to its events, the PAGE Center offers free gender-neutral clothing for those who may want it, free pregnancy tests and contraceptives and other services for students.

For any questions regarding the PAGE Center or how you can get involved, you can email Sahara McGrath at srmcgrath@ship.edu, or visit the center on the second floor of the Ceddia Union Building.

the crowd, which is a “Rocky Horror” tradition. It can be a shocking experience for new viewers, but the audience using expletives and props just adds to the wacky aura surrounding the show.

“I’d say definitely be open minded and be ready to participate. The fun of ‘Rocky’ is the audience screaming at the cast, and we enjoy it just as much,” said Adam Beam, who plays a Transylvanian.

Audience members are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes or as their favorite “Rocky Horror “characters. The PAGE Center will be holding a Time Warp Ball after the show on Oct. 29.

Come see for yourself. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will make you “shiver with anticipation.””

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Shippensburg University senior reflects on semester abroad experience in South Korea

Luke Rainey Staff Contributor

The sacrifices and commitments students make to complete a study abroad semester are tremendous, but the experience is often a life-changing event for those who pursue it during their college years.

Isabel Weaver is a senior international studies major with a concentration in Asian studies at Shippensburg University. As part of her major, she was required to complete a semester abroad in an Asian country. She spent her 2022 spring semester in Asan, South Korea, at the University of Soonchunyang from February through early July.

Approximately 300,000 South Koreans live in Asan. It is located in the southwest region of the Korean Peninsula and about two hours from Seoul via subway.

Weaver explained restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic complicated her ability to apply for a semester abroad.

“Originally, I wanted to go to China, but South Korea was one of the only options open at that point,” Weaver said.

To receive permission to travel to South Korea, Weaver had to write an appeal stressing the need for her to complete the requirement because she was nearing the end of her college career. Weaver then went to the South Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C., and obtained a visa.

Once in South Korea, Weaver encountered multiple COVID-19related screening checkpoints when she arrived at the airport. She signed several agreements written in Korean

and had to use the translator app Papago to complete them. After exiting the airport, Weaver spent a week in a COVID-19 quarantine facility.

“I was just waiting around for others in my group that arrived on the same day,” Weaver said. “It was me, someone from Minnesota and three Japanese girls. It was a 2-hour drive to the quarantine facility. They had a mandatory, weeklong quarantine facility.”

At the facility, rules prohibited Weaver and her peers from leaving their rooms to talk to each other. They moved into an international students’ dorm once quarantine ended. They were to originally share their dorms with native Korean students, but restrictions also prevented this.

Weaver and her traveling partners all received cultural internship scholarships for their semesters abroad.

“Part of [the scholarship] was a language exchange program, where we’d have one partner that was a native Korean and we would help them with English. You also had an opportunity to be a [teaching assistant] for English classes.”

Weaver’s classes included a Korean language course and a Korean writing course. After classes, Weaver purchased lunch at a convenience store or patronized a cafe. In the evening, Weaver studied and socialized with her traveling group. They would occasionally eat at restaurants for dinner and go to a “noraebang,” a popular social attraction for karaoke in South Korea.

While Weaver’s traveling group mostly included other American students from California, she also interacted with students from other countries such as Japan and France.

One of Weaver’s favorite experiences in South Korea was a parade hosted on Buddha’s birthday. She also traveled to several popular destinations, including the N Seoul Tower, the Island of Jeju and the city of Busan.

Weaver prepared to face the language barrier by independently studying Korean for a year leading to her semester abroad. She utilized online resources and practiced with family and friends.

Contact with her family in the United States was limited because of the 13hour difference in time zones. Weaver said she was also extremely busy and time to herself was limited.

“It was hard to call them, but I would send pictures. I got a surprise care package from my church while I was there. I was surprised and I was happy to know they thought of me,” Weaver said.

When Weaver returned from her semester abroad three months ago, readjusting to select American cultural norms was challenging.

“One of the customs in South Korea is that you always bow as a greeting. When I came back here, I was still bowing,” Weaver said. “Even hearing English again was really weird.”

Weaver’s interests in global cultures and international studies reflect her career ambitions. After college, Weaver said she would like to work as a translator or an interpreter. If given the opportunity, she said she would love to return to South Korea and encourages all college students to consider completing a semester abroad.

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review: ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’

Feyre knew she didn’t have the best life. It was very clear now that she was hunting in the woods just so her family could have a meal. Even though she was the youngest of three siblings, this task fell to her.

Faeries, or fae, which is a hierarchy of magical creatures which have height ened senses and are stronger than a mortal, could have come from over the border and are wandering in those woods. The lands that were home to the fae, Prythian, was what was above the border, and is believed to be lethal to humans.

One day, Feyre took down what she thought was a wolf while in the woods. What she didn’t know was that this wolf was actually a fae, and was a part of the Spring Court of Prythian, and was under the rule of their High Lord. The High Lords of Prythian are the strongest of the Fae.

When the High Lord of the Spring Court, Tamlin, got word about one of his own being killed by a human, he came and took her back to his manor over the border, where she was to stay there for ever.

Feyre encounters other fae and magi cal creatures from the Spring Court and

other neighboring courts throughout her time in Prythian. She wandered the manor and gardens and walked with Tamlin throughout his lands. Her feel ings of hate and disgust for the High Lord were slowly fading into affection for him, his court and the new world she was brought into.

Just when those feelings were getting stronger, key players stepped up to stir the cauldron of drama, and Tamlin sent Feyre back to the Mortal Lands. Not wanting to stay in the Mortal Lands, Feyre crosses the Wall and searches for Tamlin.

Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author, knows what she’s do ing. She continuously writes incredible books that have the readers on the edge of their seats. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” (ACOTAR) is the second series written by Maas.

“ACOTAR” is my favorite book se ries. It is a re-telling of “Beauty and the Beast.” It is full of adventure, romance and snarky comments. There was nev er a dull moment while reading this se ries. The other books in the series are so well-written as well, which makes it a great binge-worthy read. Maas knows how to make a reader feel like they are within the action while they are reading.

One of my favorite things Maas does with her books is the hard-to-pronounce

names that she uses. While it is annoy ing at times to not know how to proper ly pronounce a name while reading, this tactic of writing lets others know that when you are talking about characters named Tamlin, Feyre, Lucian, Rhysand, and many more, they will know that you are talking about the “ACOTAR” series.

This “BookTok” series is known to bring readers out of their reading slump or light the fire of reading inside of the individual. “The ‘ACOTAR’ series brought me out of a hardcore reading slump of about three years. Maas and this series will always have a special place in my heart. I probably wouldn’t be reading now if it wasn’t for ‘ACO TAR,’” Brooke Eby of The Slate said.

‘Halloween Ends’ is about as fun as a rotting pumpkin

Adam Beam Asst. Opinion Editor

The “Halloween” franchise, in its nearly 45-year lifespan, has definitely seen its ups and downs. The original 1978 film by John Carpenter is a masterpiece, and some of the sequels have been quite entertaining. How ever, other installments have included Busta Rhymes, a part of the Cult of Thorn, and two gritty remakes by Rob Zombie. When the franchise rebooted in 2018, it was promis ing to be a trilogy that would end the series properly. Now comes “Halloween Ends,” which looks to be the final battle between Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Mi chael Myers.

Four years after his massacre through Haddenfield, Michael Myers still holds a grip over the town. Every year, the mere fear of The Boogeyman’s return has brought tragedy. However, while the town struggles to move on, Laurie and her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) seemingly have, or at least try to. Eventually, the evil of Michael Myers does return, and one final showdown will begin.

Well, sort of. While the film is advertised as a straightforward “Halloween” film, that could not be farther from the truth. The ad vertising flat out lies. Now, there is nothing inherently wrong with subverting expecta tions. After all, this is the 13th movie in the franchise, so mixing things up is not unwar ranted. Unfortunately, this simply does not work when it is the final film in a trilogy. This is especially true when nothing in the previous two films really establishes the ma jority of the film. In fact, much of the previ ous two films feel like filler.

Without giving too much away, even though this is likely to be Jamie Lee Curtis’s last time in the franchise, this film decides to focus entirely on a new character we’ve nev er met before. While he is played by a tal ented actor, the film does not know what to do with him and he’s unfortunately the one we spend the most time with. Michael Myers is also sidelined, even more than Laurie. He does not show up until 45 minutes into this 1 hour and 50 minute movie and is on-screen for a total of 10 minutes. It is kind of ridicu lous how he’s treated in his final film.

Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ album

Caitlyn Shetter Staff Contributor

On Oct. 21, Taylor Swift dropped her new studio album: “Midnights.” The album was written on the premise of 13 sleepless nights she has experienced. Swift’s stories tell tales of self-loathing, revenge and love. Her newer music before this record found a home in the indie-folk genre, while “Midnights” is her return to pop. The album sounds much different than her previous pieces of work while still intricately lacing in concepts and sounds found throughout her discography.

“Midnights” is a very personal album. Swift has kept her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn very private, but songs like “Mastermind” give her fans an insight on their love story. This album is for those who are trapped by their past and get flashed with old faces as they close their eyes to sleep. Swift perfectly captures the feeling of anxietyridden nights where you just cannot seem to fall asleep, either replaying memories that cannot stop haunting you or pondering your future and what it will become.

This album is much different than that of her previous work. Swift has written pop music since

her hit album “1989” but had never tapped into this specific hip-hop sound. For years Swift has said that as a female artist, she feels the need to reinvent herself with each album in order to avoid becoming irrelevant. It iss very impressive that over the course of her 15-year career she has produced a wide range of albums, each with a distinct sound. She had made each album easy to differentiate not only from other artists but also from her previous work.

Her new body of work has something for everyone, no matter what you are looking for. Swift caters to her fans who prefer her tearjerking songs with the track “You’re on Your Own, Kid,” in which Swift confesses “I hosted parties and starved my body like I’d be saved by the perfect kiss.” In “Karma,” Swift wrote to those who dream of watching their enemies crumble, “Karma’s a relaxing thought, aren’t you envious that for you it’s not?”

Once again, Taylor Swift has written an album that is nearly impossible to critique. Her range and songwriting are admirable and one that future artists will take inspiration from for years to come. “Midnights” is easily one of Swift’s best albums and a body of work that deserve praise and streams.

Review: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1

The spirit of Westeros is alive and well in HBO’s adaptation of “Game of Thrones” writ er George R.R Martin’s prequel book “Fire and Blood.”

“Disappointment” doesn’t go far enough to describe how many — including myself — felt about the last two seasons of “Game of Thrones.” Yet for those who remember early seasons of the show, “House of the Dragon” presents a new look into Martin’s fantasy world that is a welcome return to form.

Showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik — directors of some of the best ep isodes of “Game of Thrones” — have tapped into the well of earlier show’s success, while learning from the mistakes it made. The dia logue is snappy, the costuming and set design is exquisite, and the political intrigue is as polished as ever.

“House of the Dragon” tells a story about royal succession focused around Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, the daughter of King Viserys I. The series takes place nearly 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” and is set during the height of Targaryen rule of Westeros.

Patriarchy plays a central role in the story. The prologue shows us how patriarchal the society of Westeros is. In this scene, King Vis erys’ grandfather, King Jaehaerys, calls all the lords of the realm to a meeting to decide who should succeed him.

The two contenders for the throne are Princess Rhaenys and Prince Viserys, both grandchildren of Jaehaerys, through two of

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his sons. While Rhaenys has the better claim, the lords decide to make Viserys the heir to avoid crowning a queen.

This injustice is echoed a generation later, with a succession crisis over who should suc ceed Viserys — his daughter Rhaenyra whom he has named heir, or her younger half-broth er Aegon whose sex gives him a better claim under Westerosi law.

This first season ends with war finally bubbling up between the two sides — those who support Rhaenyra (the Blacks) and Ae gon’s supporters (the Greens). With dragons on both sides of this civil war, this “Dance of Dragons” is sure to earn its name.

Hopefully we will not have to wait too long for Season 2, which is bound to be filled with more dragons, more political backstabbing, and more great performances. If Paddy Con sidine does not win an Emmy for his portray al of Viserys I this season, I will riot.

One thing we can be sure of is that the fu ture of “House of the Dragon” will be filled with fire and blood.

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Kemp’s late goal lifts No. 2 field hockey over No. 1 West Chester

Shippensburg University’s No. 2–ranked field hockey team got a big Pennsylva nia State Athletic Confer ence (PSAC) win over No. 1-ranked West Chester Uni versity on Wednesday at Vonnie Gross Field.

SU sophomore Mya Kemp scored the game-winning goal with 1:02 remaining to secure the upset on the road for the Raiders.

Shippensburg struck first in the contest when fresh man Agus Garibaldi put in a shot that was deflected off the stick of sophomore Tess Jedeloo.

However, the Rams would respond in the third period when Paige Wolfe found the back of the net to knot the game at one.

The fourth period saw both juggernaut teams go back and forth trying to take

the lead. Senior Merel Hoek stra almost put SU on top with four minutes remaining, but her shot bounced off the post.

Then with 1:02 remaining, Jedeloo intercepted a WCU pass and launched it ahead to sophomore Valu Paul, who was able to find a wide-open Kemp, who then fired the ball into the net for the win.

Sophomore Lindsay Tri podo had a clutch perfor mance for the Raiders, tally ing a season-high eight saves. Seven of those saves came in the second half.

West Chester had a 9-7 shot advantage, but Ship pensburg took a 10-8 penalty corner advantage.

The win marks the fifth consecutive win for SU over the Golden Rams, which is the longest such streak in school history.

On Saturday, the Raiders traveled to Frostburg State to take on the Bobcats in a

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non-conference matchup.

Shippensburg got five goals from three different players en route to a 5-1 road victory.

Jedeloo scored two goals in the contest, including the first goal of the game in just a minute of play.

Frostburg State would tie the game in the first quarter, but goals from Garibaldi and freshman Savannah Silvestre in the second frame put SU up 3-1 at the half. After a scoreless third quarter, Kemp opened the fourth frame with a goal be fore Jedeloo put the game away with her second goal of the game with nine minutes remaining.

The Raiders dominated the contest, leading the Bob cats in shots 16-5 and in pen alty corners 13-2.

The squad will have all week off before hosting Bloomsburg University on Saturday at noon.

Football drops heartbreaker at Millersville, 17-14

Falco led a 7-play 83-yard drive capped off by a 2-yard touchdown run by senior tailback Khalid Dorsey to end the first half. The teams went into the break all tied at seven.

Shippensburg University’s football team dropped its second consecutive Pennsylva nia State Athletic Conference (PSAC) contest with a 17-14 loss at Millersville University this week.

The SU defense did not have an answer for Millersville quarterback Robert Footman Jr., as he accounted for 322 total yards of offense.

Footman showed off his explosiveness ear ly, as he put MU up 7-0 in the first quarter with a 75-yard touchdown run.

Looking for an offensive spark, Shippens burg turned to freshman quarterback Evan Falco late in the first quarter.

Falco then opened the second half with a 10-play 64-yard drive, topped off with a 4-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Redd Douglas to give the Raiders a 14-7 lead.

However, Footman and Millersville re sponded with a long drive of their own to tie the game again at 14 all.

In the fourth, Footman put together a game-winning drive including multiple thirddown conversions using his arms and legs. The drive set up a game-winning 29-yard field goal from Millersville kicker Christian

Makanoeich.

Falco and company would try to answer back and send the game to overtime, but sophomore kicker Jaxson Montross’s 53-yard attempt fell just short.

Falco completed 14 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown in his season debut. Foot man completed 11 passes for 192 yards and rushed for 130 yards more.

SU redshirt-linebacker Matt Feeney re corded 11 tackles in the loss, his sixth dou ble-digit tackle performance in eight games this season.

The loss snaps a 17-game Raider win streak against Millersville.

Shippensburg will return home for Senior Day on Saturday at Seth Grove Stadium as

they take on East Stroudsburg University at 1 p.m.

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Shippensburg University’s field hockey team celebrates after taking down No. 1-ranked West Chester University 2–1 on Wednesday at WCU’s Vinnie Gros Field.

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SU moves to 11-1 on the season after winning its last three contests.

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Women’s soccer draws tie on Senior Day

Nicola Pugge Staff Contributor

The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team fought to a 2-2 tie against Lock Haven University on Senior Day at David See Field on Saturday, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division matchup.

SU was able to stay out of the losing col umn after losing 2-0 against East Strouds burg University in another PSAC Eastern Di vision matchup on Wednesday.

The eight seniors of the women’s team were honored before the game against Lock Haven on Saturday.

The Raiders took an early lead in the game after senior Skylar Lambert scored her fourth goal of the season in minute eight. Lambert was assisted by graduate Imogen Longcake on the score.

Seven minutes later, Lock Haven tied the game off a goal by Evelyn Ciaccia. Another goal scored during a breakaway by Ciaccia in

the 28th minute gave Lock Haven the lead.

Senior Emma Oberholtzer scored the tying goal off a header following a corner from ju nior Sofia Pittas in the 72nd minute.

Shippensburg had more shots on goal in the match than Lock Haven at seven to five.

Junior goalkeeper Kendra Barlow made three saves, while Lock Haven’s goalkeeper totaled four.

In the match against East Stroudsburg on Wednesday, the Raiders fell 2-0 to ESU.

ESU scored 30 minutes into the first half for the first time and extended its lead early in the second half.

Shippensburg had five shots on the goal, ESU totaled eight.

Sophomore goalkeeper Morgan Moly neaux made six saves in the match for Ship pensburg.

Shippensburg will travel to Mansfield Uni versity on Wednesday for its final road match of the season.

Men’s soccer blanked on Senior Day

Lock Haven led the statis tics in shots with 17, shots on goal with eight and corners with six.

The Shippensburg Uni versity men’s soccer team achieved a scoreless tie against Lock Haven Univer sity on Senior Day at David See Field on Sunday, after losing 5–1 to West Chester University on Wednesday.

Both matches were Penn sylvania State Athletic Con ference (PSAC) Eastern Divi sion matchups.

Before the game against Lock Haven started, the five seniors of the team were hon ored.

The game against Lock Haven was close, with both teams not finding the net.

Shippensburg had one good chance when junior forward Seth Crabbe hit the post with his shot in minute

62. Senior forward Harry Kershaw had three shots and one shot on the goal.

Freshman goalkeeper Matt Riley set a new career-high in the contest with eight saves.

The game against West Chester on Wednesday was not as close, as the final score was 5–1 for West Chester.

West Chester scored four times in the first half, lead ing 4–0 at halftime. In the second half, they scored one more goal in the 64th min ute. All five of WCU’s goals came from different players.

Shippensburg scored one goal in the contest. In minute 68, Crabbe scored off a head er assisted by Kershaw.

Raiders’ goalkeeper Ri ley totaled four saves in the game.

West Chester had an ad vantage in shots with 19–8 and shots on goal with 11–4 over the Raiders in the match.

Shippensburg will host Bloomsburg University on Wednesday for their final home match of the season.

Volleyball picks up two key wins

face the Warriors.

Shippensburg University’s volleyball team won two big Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) games this weekend over East Stroudsburg and Kutztown Universities.

On Friday night, the Raid ers traveled to Kutztown. The Raiders took the first set of the match 25–22, totaling 15 kills in the set. The Golden Bears won the second set and tied the match at one. The Golden Bears then took the third set 25–19.

However, the Raiders re sponded and took the final

two sets of the match. SU won the fourth set 25–23 and had 14 kills in the set.

The Raiders won the fifth and deciding set 15–12. The Raiders had eleven kills in the final set and defeated the Golden Bears 3–2.

Shippensburg had four players record double dig it kills in the match. Soph omore Maddie Clabaugh led the team with 18 kills, a career high five blocks and five digs. Senior Rachel Ver hoef and sophomore Kaitlyn Townsend both had 16 kills each.

On Saturday night the team traveled to East Stroudsburg University to

The Warriors stole the first set of the match, but the Raiders rebounded and grabbed the next two sets.

The fourth set went to the Warriors and forced a decid ing fifth set.

SU had 16 kills in the first set but still came up five points short.

The Raiders took an ex tremely tight second set 25–23. The Raiders had 15 kills in the second set and a kill percentage of 0.412. The Warriors had 17 kills in the set and a kill percentage of 0.282.

In the third set the Raid ers grabbed the lead and did

not look back. The Raiders took the third set 25–17. The Raiders led the match 2–1 and looked to finish off the match. However, the War riors had other plans as they took the fourth set and forced a fifth and deciding set.

In the fifth set, the Raiders pulled away, scoring the last five points and winning the fifth set and the match 3–2.

The Raiders will finish up their road trip this week by traveling to Bloomsburg on Friday. They will then travel to Lock Haven on Saturday.

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Shippensburg University’s women’s soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw with Lock Haven University on Saturday afternoon in front of a packed Senior Day crowd.

SU’s Skylar Lambert and Emma Oberholtzer celebrate after both scored.

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Shippensburg University junior midfielder Seth Crabbe nearly scored a game-winning goal for the Raiders.

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SU’s Maddie Clabaugh goes up for a serve on Friday.

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