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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
PASSHE chancellor visits SU in person, hosts open forum Noel Miller
Editor-in-Chief
Dan Greenstein, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, hosted an open forum at Shippensburg University in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in spring 2020. About 35 people met in the Ceddia Union Building multipurpose room last Thursday, March 31, for the forum. Students, faculty and staff, attended the open forum including SU Interim President Charles Patterson and SU first lady Colleen Patterson. Conversations largely focused on the PASSHE budget and use of money among the several universities. Greenstein opened by speaking on the state of the system redesign saying, “There was sort of an inflection point around summer, fall, where you can see the trajectory of the broader system redesign really beginning to shift in a good way.” Since 2018, two major focuses of PASSHE were reaching financial stabilization and position universities to continue serving the Pennsylvania population as student body and workforce needs change, he said. Currently, schools statewide are facing enrollment challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic that are impacting fi-
nancial stabilization and the ability to serve student bodies. The system is currently focused on finding better ways to retain students and stop enrollment decline, he said. Coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, issues of diversity, equity and accessibility contribute to enrollment issues. Addressing declining enrollment, Manuel Ruiz, the SU director of diversity, equity and inclusion, asked Greenstein if any future university integrations are being planned. Future integrations are not in the works as of now, Greenstein said. The initial integrations of six PASSHE universities last year were in response to the intense financial crisis the system has been facing, he said. The six integrations were done to prevent further loss of enrollment and programs for students. As many universities kept downsizing programs, their enrollments declined as well, Greenstein explained. Instead of taking money that could be used for other universities, integration was the preferred option, he said. In terms of local budgets at Shippensburg University, Aaron Dobbs, an SU professor, and library department chair, asked Greenstein about money used to pay professors to teach overloads instead of hiring adjuncts in
the last year. “So this year in numbers, Shippensburg spent about a quarter million dollars more on instructional credit delivery than it could have had it been able to hire adjuncts instead of providing overloads to cover new courses for our students,” Dobbs said. Because of budget constraints, SU has held off on hiring adjunct professors in past years. This has resulted in tenured and ten-
ured-track professors being paid to teach overloads which are more classes than they are contracted to teach. A consequence of this has been a decline in the number of classes SU is able to provide for students, something that faculty and students complained about in the fall 2021 semester when it came time to schedule for the spring 2022 semester. Read the full story at theslateonline.com.
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Chancellor Greenstein met with members of the SU community last week.
President announces masks no longer required in SU classrooms
Piper Kull
Managing Editor
Shippensburg University Interim President Charles Patterson sent out an update to campus masking policies on March 31. As of Friday, April 1, SU will no longer require students and faculty to wear masks inside campus class-
rooms upon recommendations of the university COVID Team. This change follows a March 1 decision to no longer require masking in select indoor locations on campus in accordance with new Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. This is the second time masks have become option-
al for classrooms. Over the summer in 2021, the SU campus was briefly mask free until COVID-19 cases began to rise in the community. Masking is still required at select locations such as Etter Health Center, a COVID-19 testing center and public transportation. Masks are also required as requested when entering a faculty office
and at a student’s own discretion. “As members of the campus community, please respect the masking preferences of your fellow Raiders,” Patterson said, and also urged individuals who are sick to get tested and wear a mask. Symptomatic and asymptomatic testing is available
to SU students through the Etter Health Center. If the community level or COVID risk on campus changes, mask requirements may change including the reinstatement of mandatory indoor masking. For more information about campus COVID-19 case numbers and regulations, visit the Raider Re-
spect web page at raiderrespect.ship.edu or email the COVID Office at covid19@ ship.edu or call at 717-4771007. For nationwide COVID-19 statistics, vaccination information, public masking guidance and travel information visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.
Guest speaker addresses mass incarceration of women and girls Allyson Ritchey Asst. PR Director
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Jill McCorkel, a sociology and criminology professor at Villanova University speaks to SU students.
Every seat in Old Main Chapel was occupied on Wednesday, March 30, as Jill McCorkel, sociology and criminology professor at Villanova University, presented her lecture titled “It’s not Prison Reform if We Leave Women and Girls Behind.” The event began with introductions by Allison Carey, SU sociology department chair, and Theresa Ward, sociology senior and department tutor. In her first public speaking appearance since before the onset of COVID-19, McCorkel told the story of Cynthia Alvarado, a Philadelphia women sentenced to life in prison with no parole for a robbery homicide despite being wrongfully convicted and abused by the criminal justice system. McCorkel, with the help of Villanova students, worked tirelessly to research Alvarado’s case. After over 11 years in prison, Alvarado was released from prison, now a grandmother, her own daughters grown up. Alvarado’s experience is the reality of many women in the United States which incarcerates more woman than any other country, with the exception of Thailand. Additionally, women in the U.S. criminal justice system often experience abuse and violent retaliation. The growth of women’s incarceration increased after the 1980s and has stayed steady unlike men’s incarceration which
sees peaks and valleys. In fact, 2010 was the first year the general prison population in the U.S. dropped, but that number has continued to grow for women, McCorkel said. “We can’t figure out the problems of mass incarceration without social science,” McCorkel said of the role of sociology in prison reform. The lecture concluded with a question-and-answer session in which McCorkel advised those who want a start in prison reform to volunteer and intern with public defenders and attorneys. She also suggested donating to and advocating for The Innocence Project, an organization that assists prisoners who have been wrongfully convicted. Kennedy Holt, freshman, posed a question and statement to McCorkel about the role “adultification” of young black girls has in improper imprisonment to which McCorkel responded, “Mic drop!” McCorkel wrapped up by telling the audience to pay attention to the case of India Spellman, a woman framed for second-degree murder and robbery, whose exoneration is upcoming in June. McCorkel is the founder and executive director of the Philadelphia Justice project for Women and Girls, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to the ending of mass incarceration and gender violence. This event was hosted by the Departments of Sociology/ Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work and Gerontology and the Interdisciplinary Minor in Women and Gender Studies.
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Opinion Historical Hot Take: True equality was two million years ago
Elizabeth Peters Head Copy Editor
Historically, hunter-gatherer cultures saw an arguably “more equal” distribution of labor, which in turn lead to less of a gap between the sexes. The dawn of civilization is what caused the downfall of equality roughly 5,000 years ago. As discussed in the textbook “Envisioning Women in History,” the most important job for the hunter-gatherer culture was food gathering, as it meant survival. Historians found cave paintings depicting this action and noted that women were seen foraging alongside men. Also, burial sites found in Scandinavia provide further evidence in the form of fish bones and fishing hooks that women took on hunting roles as well. While the hunt for mammoths and bison is most likely to have been a male-dominated task, it makes sense that women would be charged with oth-
er forms of food gathering while they were on long expeditions. As food gathering was a very visible sign of work, it was easy to see who worked and who did not. Food was food, and whoever provided it garnered respect from the rest of the group. Additionally, hunter-gatherer communities shared the role of childcare throughout their members. The mother who gave birth would have help from other women and men in the society when it came to caring for her newborn. Children were raised together making childcare another very visible and respected task. The issue of devaluing “women’s work” stems from the creation of government in civilizations where caregiving became a private matter. Instead of a community taking care of children, it became a solo job for mothers as families became more distinct with the creation of jobs such as merchants and farmers. In doing so, the tasks women performed, such as weav-
ing, preparing food and raising children, became less observed by the public and therefore valued less. The evolution toward a systematic patriarchy began through lineage being traced only by male successors, further devaluing the importance of women. This coupled with the introduction of slavery leading to reproductive rights being the property of the father or husband made for a hard shift from shared work to separate work. This change is still echoing loudly in how our society sees women and men today. When comparing the evolved lifestyles of civilizations to that of hunter-gatherers, it is clear to see how women were treated more equally before the dawn of civilization. By performing similar tasks, they received the same prestige as their male counterparts. This allowed for them to be “better off” than in later parts of history, including in the common era.
The Slate Speaks: The Right to Repair
In this world of same-day deliveries and endless phone upgrades, the idea of repairs seems unnecessary to some. To others, it is a livelihood or a passion, and technology companies are making it harder and harder for these repairs to happen. The Right to Repair is a proposed legislation movement that started in the United States in 2003 and spread to countries around the world. It would give technicians access to the correct materials they need for repairs. In 2013, the Digital Right to Repair Coalition formed and has continued to lead the charge in legislative efforts at the state level and around the world. However, the Right to Repair is a somewhat controversial topic when thinking about it from a business perspective. Those on the side of companies may argue that selling products that are easy to take apart and repair could lead to reverse engineering of those products. Additionally, any faulty repairs made by technicians could be blamed on companies. While this is a valid concern, we have never seen widespread issues in similar scenarios like car repairs. Companies will often sell components to any garage with a vendor’s license for cars. A reason companies might do this is to encourage consumers to buy their newer products. This tactic is nothing new. For example, it has been well documented
Going Glee: Some ‘Glee’ covers are better
that lightbulbs were built not to last so that people would have to buy them more frequently. This is not evil or sinister; it is just a company trying to make money to pay themselves and their employees. At the same time, not everyone can afford a $1,000 phone if there are accidental breaks. That is where local repair shops can make a difference. Corporations have also been recently pushing a more eco-friendly claim with their products. However, if they do not support repairing instead of buying new, their words mean nothing as they generate more waste through their consumers. Now the “Right to Repair” movement is not seeking to force corporations to invest millions into making devices more sturdy or having them release detailed schematics for all their products. All that is being asked is that companies offer parts for sale and supply guides to open up devices. Last July, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will begin to help repair shops gain access to the necessary materials. However, the movement still has a long way to go before long-term protections are secured. Whether you do the repairs yourself or take your devices somewhere to be repaired, we as consumers all deserve to have the right to repair. For more information on current legislation and pushes for reform, check out IFIXIT.com.
than the original songs Margaret Sobotta Staff Writer
“Glee,” the musical comedy-drama series, shows the dayto-day lives of high school students and features multiple covers of a songs every episode. These students are shown in their own unique situations that kept the drama hot and upbeat throughout the series. The Glee Club, which is the focal setting of the show, has students express themselves through song. There are an average of five to six songs per episode, ranging in genres. From Journey to Michael Jackson and even Katy Perry, the covers of these songs helped continue the comedy-drama along. After 738 songs throughout its 121 episodes, “Glee” covered many different musical genres for everyone to appreciate. The
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effort put into each of these covers made them as enjoyable, and sometimes even better than the original songs. With this in mind, I would argue that cast members Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and the others outperformed the originals. The original artists of the songs featured in “Glee” are very good at what they do and are renowned for their talents, but I believe that a few covers in particular are exceptional. The song that sticks out the most to me is “Valerie,” originally sung by Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse. In the 100th episode of the series, Santana and Brittany performed this ballad, and it took my breath away. The amount of emotion, character and sass that was brought into the performance gave it a spot on my list. Another noteworthy song is “Smooth Criminal,” originally sung by Michael Jackson. The
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When looking at the grand scheme of things, for a song to be known as exceptional in my eyes (and ears), it needs to cover a few criteria. It needs to show heart, character and make me want to listen again. If I am watching a performance, I want to be moved to either tears or laughter because of how they performed with the song. If the song is serious, funny, sad or angry, it needs to show those emotions in the vocal range of the artist. Finally, if I do not want to skip it on Spotify, then in my mind that song has made it. Some of the original songs performed by The Glee Club were a bit flat. The “Glee” cast was able to express themselves through these songs, hitting these criteria and making them personal to both themselves and the audience watching and listening. Photo from Pixaybay.com
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version on “Glee” featured the group 2 CELLOS, a male-duo from Europe. This duo performed while Santana and Sebastian were battling to see who could perform better. They both sang with their inner diva and their heart. The 2 CELLOS performed with such enthusiasm and talent that this cover deserved to be recognized. One last song I believe worth mentioning is the mashup of “Singing in the Rain,” from the musical “Singing in the Rain, “and “Umbrella” by Rhianna and JAY-Z. This mix brings classic and modern love songs together. These songs apart are fantastic in the original form, but when performed as a mashup, they work extraordinarily well together. The vocal range of the actors during the song and the feelings they put into the words they sing proves that this mix is better together than apart.
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Frederick Hardman, a Shippensburg University student, performed at Ship’s Got Talent in March.
Journey through music: Frederick Hardman Katie Huston Ship Life Editor
In a family of musically inclined individuals, Frederick Hardman wanted to stand out in his own musical talents. The Shippensburg University communication, journalism and media major has showcased his talent for the university community at both The Reflector’s Post-Love Open Mic and Ship’s Got Talent. “Because of my competitive nature, I wanted to do my own thing. So, I chose the guitar because I thought that was what girls really liked,” Hardman said. Hardman is a self-taught musician who began writing music when he was 18-years-old but took a four-year break from music until he was 22. Hardman’s brother wrote a musical when he was 15 and has been composing music ever since, he explained. He began his musical interest by learning the piano, but later moved on to other instruments like the guitar. Before attending university, Hardman also took a gap to join AmeriCorps as a volunteer. He then worked as a landscaper for a bit and joined the National Guard. He originally attended Bloomsburg University before transferring to Shippensburg University. While he does not love the veteran’s program at SU, Hardman said they are working on changes that will make the experience better. He explained that before the COVID-19 pandemic there was a lounge for veterans but that it has not been open since. After college, Hardman plans to put more of his time into the military.
“I’m as indecisive as a squirrel,” Hardman said. During his time in college, Hardman has bounced around different majors and tried a bit of everything. He started by studying exercise science before switching to music therapy, though he then switched again to business management. After a few classes, Hardman realized that the business major was not for him. A friend recommended communications, journalism and media to him and he has enjoyed it ever since. “I enjoy the classes and everyone is super helpful,” he said. “It is much more exciting than business management was. I just started so I don’t know if I want to be behind or in front of the camera yet.” When it comes to his music career, Hardman is working on getting more exposure and being comfortable on stage. His main focus right now is on learning more covers so that he can book more gigs to play at. His favorite performance experience was a showcase of up-and-coming artists in Sugarloaf, Maryland. “I had to play with glasses on because I had gotten pink eye and really didn’t want to miss it,” Hardman explained. He also noted that the venue had breathtaking outdoor seating and he even got to sign the stage afterward. “I really like Taylor Swift and the legends like John Mayer and James Taylor,” Hardman said. Within music styles, Hardman said he appreciates the added complexity of finger picking with the guitar rather than strumming. He employs this pat-
tern into his own songs. “I usually come up with a tune on the guitar while fiddling around and then I add the lyrics,” Hardman explained. “Other people have told me that it is usually done the other way around, so I guess I have it backward.” Often his songwriting occurs when procrastinating homework, according to Hardman. “I wrote ‘Mrs. Know It All’ in a day while I ignored the assignments I needed to do,” he said. “I often write in random spurts of musical energy.” Hardman played his song “Mrs. Know It All” at Ship’s Got Talent in March. The song was written in order for him to find closure with a certain situation, he said. “Regardless of who listens to my music, it will always be for me and to help me get through different things,” Hardman said. “I want to branch out into more topics than just break-ups or love.” “I don’t think songs are ever truly completed,” he explained. “I have a lot of songs in the workshopping stage that I am trying to play around with and finish.” He is waiting until the semester is over to put more focus into his music. “I don’t think my favorite song has been written yet — but I think it is coming,” Hardman said. Hardman added that he has noticed a progression in his songwriting and explained that he likes where it seems to be headed. “My end goal is to release at least one album, even if it is just for me,” he said.
MESA holds annual Cultural Fusion Fest Daniel Reiley Staff Writer
The Multi-Ethnic Student Association (MESA) held its annual Cultural Fusion Festival in the Tuscarora Room in the Reisner Dining Hall on Saturday, April 4. MESA was created for students who come from multiple different ethnic backgrounds and to raise awareness of multi-cultural SU students. “I’m German and black,” said Ray Jones, president of MESA. “Sometimes we can’t always identify with our cultures. The biggest idea was to take as many cultures as we could and fuse them all together in one festival to keep everyone open-minded and create a unity of culture.” While MESA typically has the Cultural Fusion Festival every year, COVID-19 restrictions made it impossible for MESA to do so in recent times. This is the group’s first festival to have performers since the height of the pandemic. “Now that [COVID] restrictions are regressing, we can bring performers now,” said Brenda Aristy, the MESA president’s adviser. “This is an event that MESA is known for.” MESA had a variety of performers appear at the festival, such as the McGinley Irish School of Dance, which kick started the event. Duncan Moore, from Baltimore, Maryland, played the bagpipes. Moore is currently Grade One for solo competition, the highest ranking in amateur competition for bagpipes. Lion Dancers of D.C. performed the lion dance alongside Tai Chi performers. The Proverbs Reggae Group performed music as the last appearance. The festival also had SU alumnus Kanza Amin for henna art. Henna art originated as a cooling technic which involved crushing plants. Now it is used more as a decorative way of participating in Indian culture. “As the adviser, I was guiding him in the way that he needed to,” said Aristy, giving praise to how Jones arranged the
event. “He pretty much did most of the work, and I think that’s a lot, especially for an athlete, being a student and being president on top of that. I think he did a really good job with bringing different cultures on this campus.”
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Many performers took the stage at the Multi-Ethnic Student Association’s Cultural Fusion Fest in the Tuscarora Room on April 2.
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Things are looking up for you; maybe this month you can manage to not stress yourself out (we doubt it). Luckily for you, it is not only Aries season but the first of the month was a new moon — starting an amazing new cycle for you of new personal goals and projects. This month has the potential to be freeing for you if you let it. This month will also feature a second new moon (April 30). Look forward to new opportunities, babe. This month can be good for you, but only if you sit back and take a moment to relax for once. Taurus (Apr. 19-May 20): This month will be good for you to finish up some of those projects that you have been putting off. With the slower pace this month, you could take that extra time you are given to tie up these things rather than take an indefinite break. The second new moon of the month (April 30) will, perhaps, give you the energy that you so desperately need to finish this work. This new moon could finally guide you down the right path, babe. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Feeling extra talkative this month? It’s time to put that conversation to use and repair the relationships and friendships that you have put on the back burner the past few months. Your compassion is through the roof right now, so take advantage of it please. If you are feeling more creative right now, put that to use. Those projects won’t finish themselves, love. The second new moon at the end of the month (April 30) may send some useful surprises your way. Cancer (June 22-July 22): New opportunities are coming your way. Put your passionate emotions aside and take these prospects head on. Inspiration is everywhere, so try to put that passion into some creative projects. The possibilities are endless, just be flexible. This month can fill you with the motivation that you have been lacking, love. On April 30, the second new moon will bring sudden change. Take time to prepare yourself, we know change is hard for you. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Change is coming, are you ready? This month sets the tone for your next few months, love. Get ready for constant, rewarding work. A passionate project is in your sights. Continue pursuing your ambitions; adventure is near. Though, don’t let this go straight to your head. The focus on something that isn’t you in the spotlight may be draining. Take care of yourself. We care (just a bit). Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Welcome to your own personal month of love. Finally you have the opportunity to put yourself before others, so don’t let this moment pass. Indulge yourself. It is OK to “do you” every once in a while. Your attention may be pulled to new relationships or an assignment that sparks your interest. You may feel unrestricted this month, and you can thank the second new moon (April 30) for that. Your possibilities are endless, you just need to care for yourself this month, babe. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Now would be a great time to work on some collaboration and seek advice. The two new moons have opened a seemingly unknown door for you. It is time to take one of those relationships to the next level. We were personally dying to know which Tinder match would make the cut. Professionally and academically, your partnerships will bring perfect balance to that work versus life sector that you’ve been struggling to find. Take the help that is offered to you. You deserve it babe. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Hello lovelies, April is your month to be inspired. Winter is over and it is time to organize your relationships and assignments (we believe in you). Your goals and your relationships are full of opportunities this month; Perhaps, a relationship or finishing that project that you have been working so hard on. The new moon on April 30 will help encourage you to keep up your dedication. Be passionate and be strong (we know you always are). Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let loose this month and have some fun. Take creative liberties. You’ve been overworking yourself the past few months, so show off this month (we know you love it), but don’t go overboard. You may be feeling very dramatic this month, and that’s okay but please don’t drag everyone else into it. The new moon on April 30 will bring out your motivation. Try to channel that motivation into something useful and not just the next Instagram post that you make. The possibilities for this month are endless, but it is up to you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Slow down babe. We know that you have so many deadlines to make, but your work won’t be your best if you don’t take time to relax. Just take some time to refresh yourself. Do not fear though, you will still have plenty of time to network this month as the new projects build. Luckily love, the new moon (April 30), may just bring you the attention that you have been working hard to earn. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A month of adventure awaits you. It is time to socialize, so get excited. This month is all about meeting people and building relationships. You may feel energized in your work, and you better utilize that. Life is, unfortunately, not all fun and games. This month you are not bounded by restricted feelings. Allow yourself to freely feel your emotions. Additionally, get ready for April 30 (new moon), as good news should be on its way love. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take charge this month babe. The planets are perfectly aligned for you in your platonic and romantic relationships. However, you have to prioritize your own needs, so don’t let others dictate your life path. Now is the time to be assertive. Explore your identity and pave your own way, we know it is hard for you but just let those emotions free. Around the second new moon (April 30), life-changing news and powerful feelings may arise, so be ready and be assertive (you got this).
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Reflector and PAGE Center celebrate women and genderqueer writers through poetry event Olivia Chovanes Guest Contributor
Shippensburg University welcomed renowned poets Meg Day and Teri Ellen Cross Davis on March 31 for a poetry reading, brief Q&A session and book signing. This event importantly celebrated International Trans Day of Visibility and marked the end of LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week and Women’s History Month. It was sponsored by multiple campus organizations including The Reflector and The PAGE Center. “Today is Trans Visibility Day and we are supporting genderqueer writers,” Nicole Santalucia, an SU professor, said. “It’s also the last day of Women’s History Month, and Davis embraces all of being a woman. We need contemporary women to represent the long heritage of what we celebrate during women’s history month.” Santalucia opened the evening with poignant words speaking to the necessity and significance of the event. Santalucia also shared a poem crafted by herself and senior Bryce Mentzer, which featured lines from both featured poets’ work. She went on to invite Megan Gardenhour, Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector, to introduce Day, a deaf and genderqueer poet. As Day emphasized the dangers which currently threatened LGBTQ+ youth, the previously dark and dreary skies parted, and she stood backlit by a rainbow in a moment teeming with poetic justice. Day then read from her book, ‘Last Psalm at Sea Level,’ reading poems such Piper Kull/The Slate as “Teenage Lesbian Couple Found in Texas Meg Day shared poems as the storm outside Stewart Hall broke, and Park with Gunshot Wounds to the Head” and a double rainbow appeared over campus. Day’s work centers around “When They Took Her Breasts She Dreamt of the struggle to find one’s identity and find acceptance. Icarus.” She also shared some unreleased poems
and poems in progress. Her work focuses on themes of identity, love, grief and illness. Hannah Cornell, Associate Editor of The Reflector, then introduced Teri Ellen Cross Davis. Terri Ellen Cross Davis was then introduced by Hannah Cornell, Associate Editor of The Reflector. Davis read from her recently published book, ‘A More Perfect Union’, which details motherhood while being Black in America and retrieves Black women’s pleasure from the White gaze. Cross read poems such as “The Goddess of Anger” and “Prince Album Cover”. She elaborated on some of her inspirations, detailing her love of vinyl covers and a wide range of mythology, from Norse to Greek to Marvel comic book lore. After a brief intermission, students, faculty, and community members then had the opportunity to engage in a short Q&A session with the poets. Audience members asked questions that engaged with the writing process, identity-poet relationship, and life experiences of the two poets. Throughout the night, Day and Davis supported each other and their work enthusiastically. Copies of ‘A More Perfect Union’ and ‘Last Psalm at Sea Level’ were then distributed to the audience. Despite their popularity as evidenced by the long line which quickly formed, both Day and Davis took time to personally speak with each attendee and sign their books. “Having these events inspires a diverse community and provides access to everyone on campus to be represented in the voices we hear,” said Hannah Cornell, who introduced Davis earlier in the night, said. “And it’s a very gay day” Santalucia said, closing the night and filling the room with a sense of campus-wide unity.
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Chenoweth exclaimed that the acoustics rivaled that of Carnegie Hall.
Kristin Chenoweth dazzles Luhrs Katie Huston Ship Life Editor
Emmy and Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth dazzled the Shippensburg University campus on March 25 at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center with “An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth.” Chenoweth performed songs from her most recent albums, fan favorites from Broadway and other well-known sentimental pieces. While originally from Oklahoma, Chenoweth still has ties to the Keystone state since her parents moved to West Chester while she was in college. In 1991, Chenoweth competed in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant and was the second runner-up. In 1992, she decided to compete in Pennsylvania where her parents had moved, and again she placed as the second runner-up. “I bet that I know more about your state than most of you [in the audience],” Chenoweth said. She competed in the pageants for the scholarship money, Chenoweth explained to the audience at SU. Though her parents resided in the eastern side of the state, where Wawa is the un-
official favorite over Sheetz, Chenoweth had a Sheetz soft drink cup with her throughout the performance. While she noted that she is still a big fan of Wawa, she still went to the Sheetz and even had a meal at CJ’s American Pub & Grill in Shippensburg. After her first song, Chenoweth introduced her supporting vocalists, Marissa Rosen and Nikki Kimbrough. The two sang their own solos within the song as they were introduced to the audience. After a song from Chenoweth’s holiday album, “HAPPINESS… is Christmas!” she performed a trio with Rosen and Kimbrough. The three performed Chenoweth’s rendition of “You Don’t Own Me” from her 2019 album “For The Girls.” The 1963 Lesley Gore song was originally recorded on Chenoweth’s album as a duet with Ariana Grande. Chenoweth, Rosen and Kimbrough split the song sharing their powerful vocals with the audience. Chenoweth then introduced Mary-Mitchell Campbell, the musical director of the show, pianist, supporting vocalist and Chenoweth’s longtime friend. When introducing Campbell to the audi-
ence, Chenoweth explained that Campbell had recently injured her foot and was supposed to be wearing a boot to protect it. Campbell had not been wearing the boot, opting instead for a pair of sparkly heels. Chenoweth had Rosen bring the boot out to Campbell insisting that she must wear it at least for the second act. The bit was followed by Chenoweth’s rendition of “Desperado” from her album “For The Girls.” She was joined by Josh Bryant, the show’s guitarist, in the middle pf the stage. After the acoustic performance, the two stood to hug and kissed, receiving cheers from the audience. “I didn’t say how well I knew him,” Chenoweth said. “Only be with someone who makes you a better person, or else don’t waste your time.” Chenoweth and Bryant announced their engagement back in October 2021. The first act of the show ended as Chenoweth sat with Campbell at the piano and the two sang a duet of an operatic prayer. Read the full story at theslateonline.com
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Review: Lady Whistledown’s ‘Bridgerton’ season recap Margaret Sobotta Staff Writer
Dearest gentle readers,
Photos courtesy of Cameron Conroy
Conroy’s paitings play with ideas of perspective and color, aiming to ask exsistenial questions and challenge existing notions.
Student Artist Spotlight: Cameron Conroy Piper Kull
Managing Editor
Cameron Conroy is a junior art major at Shippensburg University with a focus in painting. Conroy is heavily invested in his journey through the art program at Ship, and has been exploring mediums, color and collaboration. “I feel like this year with painting has been a large artistic achievement for me,” Conroy said. Currently, most of Conroy’s attention is on his painting class and upcoming final: a painting that will be Conroy’s “biggest canvas yet.” He has also been working on life paintings and doing a bit of work with ceramics. “Working with acrylic, just introducing color,” Conroy said of his paintings, “it’s my first time working with colors, and I think it adds a whole new level to making art. There’s a lot I can do with it. I’m still trying to figure it all out.” Conroy’s aim is to continue
to work towards his interests and develop his skills, hopefully inspiring others to see and understand the world in a new way. “I guess maybe I’m trying to be too deep with it.” “I don’t know what attracts me to creative processes, but I feel like I fixate on a lot of that. I’m fascinated with creative expression in all mediums,” Conroy said. Conroy has been an artist from a young age, and attributes much of his love for art to the encouragement he received in school. Acquaintances would ask him for drawings and other art, Conroy said. He has submitted work to SU’s 44th Annual Juried Art Exhibition and is hoping to have his paintings accepted. He is also excited to see others’ talents. Conroy enjoys collaborating with other artists to see how different minds can cooperate and create art together. He collaborated with artists in Lancaster, PA to sell pieces of art, and also
regularly works with friends on both art and music (Conroy plays guitar and drums). Conroy’s favorite collaborative piece is a 4-by 2-foot “very big, wild painting” done with a friend, which was the first piece they had created and sold together. Conroy’s favorite project of his own is titled ‘Night,’ and features the view of SU’s football field from his apartment. “I just kind of did this panoramic perspective and I used a limited palette, so there were a lot of challenges for me, and it turned out well. I’m really proud of it,” Conroy said. Nature, organic imagery and geometry are some of Conroy’s influences when painting, but he is also drawn to playing with ideas of expanding perception through visuals and asking more existential questions in his work. To see more of Conroy’s artwork, follow the artist on Instagram (@cameron_ conroy_).
Did you miss me? With a new season afoot, old and new faces return to London, 1815 to find matches, and maybe love if one dares. While the Duke and Duchess of Hastings are attending to their newborn, there are still plenty of people for this author to seek out. This author must remind you, dear readers, that, as scandalous as it may be, a match can be unmatched at any moment, by the lady of course. Viscount Anthony Bridgerton announced that he will be seeking a viscountess this season. Who shall be the lucky lady? Will she be able to take on the task as Viscountess to the Bridgerton household? It has come to this author’s attention that Miss Eloise Bridgerton has been seen flocking about with political propaganda groups in the lower parts of London. How the Viscount allowed that, we may never truly know. She has also found that being seen working and hanging about with a Mr. Theo Sharpe is acceptable. It seems that there will be a few weddings this season. Some more anticipated than others, of course. With Miss Philippa Featherington married off to Lord Finch, there is a greater attention on the eldest Featherington this season. Another of the nuptials that occurred
was between Miss Thompson and Sir Philip Crane. The outrageous scandal that occurred last season from Miss Thompson, now Lady Crane, has been drowned out by the cry of twins. There is also news of new blood staining these waters as Lady Danbury plays host to Lady Mary and her daughters Miss Kate Sharma and Miss Edwina Sharma. Her Majesty the Queen is most intrigued by Miss Edwina Sharma and even announces her as this season’s diamond. Is Miss Edwina Sharma up for the daunting task? Or rather, are the suitors who are seeking Miss Edwina Sharma ready to face the prickly wall that guards her known as her sister? It has reached this author’s ears that the new Lord Featherington, cousin to the late Lord Featherington, will be embarking a journey to this fair country from the Americas. It is also said that his lordship has several mines full of the finest rubies, but everything is not always as it seems with Lord Featherington. He was seen alone with none other than Miss Prudence Featherington, daughter of the late Lord. What a scandal indeed. This may not be the only scandal involving the Featherington name this season. The new Lord Featherington may seem handsome on the outside but is rather ugly underneath. Yours truly, Lady Whistledown
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Review: ‘Martha is Dead’ shocks, misses chance to establish deeper messages Elizabeth Still
Guest Contributor
Editor’s Note: This article contains descriptions of graphic fictional violence, blood, heavy topics and discussions of familial death. Reader discretion is highly advised. ‘Martha is Dead’ was released by LKA and Wired Productions on March 1, and is a story-rich, psychological horror game featuring a female protagonist. The game is available for purchase on PC through Windows or Steam, PS4, PS5, and Xbox , for $30 USD. LKA is a developer still new to the gaming world, with this being their second release. Their previous title game was ‘The Town of Light.’ Wired Productions has produced a multitude of other games, featuring similar horror genres such as ‘Those Who Remain,’ ‘Fractured Minds,’ and ‘Close to the Sun.’ ‘Martha is Dead’ immediately
opens with cautions and trigger warnings. The game claims it is intended for mature, adult audiences only and that it uses visually unsettling and discomforting imagery that explores the complexities of the human mind, psychological trauma, and bodily harm. Following these warnings, a crisis hotline link and phone number are displayed. With a run-time of four and a half hours to complete entirely, ‘Martha is Dead’ is not a long game, which makes its opening sequence so jarring and horrific. Despite the game’s lack of strong writing and physical gameplay, its graphics are vibrant and smooth. The game takes place in rural Italy, towards the end of World War II. The player takes on the role of Giulia – the daughter of a fascist, German general – and her mother, who loves Giulia’s deaf sister, Martha, more than her. After waking from a dream about her nanny reading a dis-
turbing story that she loved, Giulia leaves her home and heads to the lake behind her house. There, she sees a body in the water. When going to help, she realizes it’s her sister, now dead and wearing one of her dresses. Giulia takes a necklace off Martha, engraved with the letter ‘M’, and wears it. Hearing the commotion, their parents rush to the shore and find Giulia clutching Martha. However, due to the sisters’ similar appearances, their parents believe it is Martha that is holding Giulia’s body. Immediately following this event, a dream sequence plays, showing an extremely gruesome and horrific scene of the player, as Giulia, cutting off and putting on the face of her dead sister: symbolically becoming her. From here, the game throws one traumatic fever-dream of a nightmare after another at the player, such as a baby ripping itself from
Martha’s womb. In another instance, the player gets shot and blacks out beside Giulia’s dead and dismembered boyfriend (who had been killed by fascist soldiers). There is also a complete sideplot where the player, as Giulia, can sabotage and expose her entire family and work alongside the anti-fascists. Mixing such events back-to-back with the game’s stale and clunky writing style, the game loses any sort of drama and emotion. There seemed to be many potential story themes – like the struggles of impostor syndrome, miscarriage and trauma from a war that could have been explored – but ‘Martha is Dead’ does not. Instead, it rapidly desensitizes the player with repetitive flashes of grotesque horror and lingering shots of corpses. ‘Martha is Dead’ is a game that is trying to do too much. While handling such extreme themes of
supernatural, psychological, and gore horrors, the messages of the game get muddled down and lost through confusing plotlines and erratic dream sequences. It focuses on the trauma of war, impostor syndrome, family abuse, and psychological trauma. It tries to immerse and root itself through a photography system that is repetitive and dry. The game took me longer than anticipated to complete because I found it such a drudge to play through. Nothing about the story, writing or acting stood out to me. The game’s great graphics are ultimately ruined by clipping textures, broken models, missing quest and story markers, and frequent frame stuttering. The only thing I will remember from ‘Martha is Dead’ is that it was the game that was censored for peeling the player’s dead sister’s face off and wearing it.
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‘Martha is Dead’ is a World War II video game that includes incredibly graphic imagery and sensitive content, yet relies too much on shock value. The video game leaves room for valuable commentary on themes like imposter syndrome and the weight of miscarriage, as it only skirts over these topics.
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Sports
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Gallery, F1
Marsteller sets two school records; softball splits series with Shepherd
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Junior Hannah Marsteller set a new school record for career home runs and career RBIs in her first at-bat of the day in Game One of Saturday’s doubleheader. Jack Ansley
Asst. Sports Editor
Marsteller broke both records with this swing of the bat in the first inning.
Raiders junior Hannah Marsteller broke the school record for career home runs and career RBIs on Saturday in the first game of SU’s doubleheader against Shepherd University. Marsteller broke the record on her first at bat of the day with a two-run home run to center field. The home run brought her to 40 career home runs and 157 career RBI’s. She surpassed Hope Cornell’s previous home run record. The home run also put Marsteller past Jaime Dacey’s career RBI record of 156. Marsteller broke the record in 384 career at bats. Masteller’s record-breaking home run in the first put the Raiders in front 2-0. In the second inning, Katelyn Minney hit a single that
scored Taylor Myers and left two other runners on base. The Raiders were not able to score either of the runners and went into the next inning up 3-0. After a scoreless third inning, the Rams got on the board in the top of the fourth inning when Nicole Purtell hit a single up the middle scoring Ashley Burger. SU’s lead was cut down to 3-1. In the Raiders half of the fourth, Morgan Lindsay hit a grand slam which added four runs to the Raiders lead. In the fifth inning, the Raiders added one more run to the lead when Minney flew out and Nehlen scored, extending their lead to 7-1. The Raiders won the first game of the doubleheader 7-1. In the second game, the Raiders struck first again after a scoreless first and second inning. Nehlen hit a single to right field which
allowed Aryanna Briddell to score. In the fourth inning, the Rams took the lead when Purtell hit a triple scoring one Shepherd runner, and another runner scored on a fielding error. The Rams took the lead 2-1. Later in the inning Caitlin Donnely reached first base on a field error and Chloe Burton scored, extending the Rams lead to 3-1. In the bottom of the fourth, the Raiders cut into the lead when Lindsay hit a double to left field Emma Mackulin scored making the score 3-2. The Raiders would not be able to send that tying run across and would fall to the Rams and split the doubleheader. The Raiders will be back in action on Tuesday when they face Holy Family University at 2 p.m.
Raider of the Week: Hannah Marsteller
- Set school record for
career home runs
- Set school record for career RBIs - Tallied two hits, three RBIs and a home run in the doubleheader this past weekend
Baseball extends winning streak to six games
Isaiah Snead Sports Editor
Shippensburg University’s baseball team swept the Lock Haven Bald Eagles this weekend to extend its winning streak to six games. SU (11-17, 8-4 PSAC) opened up the series on Friday with a lopsided 22-2 win behind a 21-hit outing. The Raiders scored their most runs in a game in five years. Junior Justin Darden and senior Ben Werkheiser each hit two home runs and batted in six runners. Darden hit a grand slam in the bottom of the fourth and hit a two-run bomb in the seventh, with both homers coming off the first pitch of the at-bat. Werkheiser smashed two three-run homers in back-toback innings in the fifth and the sixth. Fellow sophomores Joe Barbera and Andrew Chronister each went 3-4 with two runs scored, with Barbera adding two RBIs. Graduate Juju Cason had three RBIs.
Junior Lake Lloyd and redshirt-sophomore Justin Byler each had two hits, an RBI and a two runs scored. Redshirt-junior Nick Zegna picked up the win and improved to 4-3 on the season after allowing just one run on seven hits in seven innings. Zegna had four strikeouts. Redshirt-freshman Brock Piper finished the game on the mound with a 1-2-3 ninth inning. On Saturday, the Raiders squared off with Lock Haven in a doubleheader and won both games to complete the series sweep. LHU took an early lead in the second inning of Game One on a fielder’s choice but it would be the only run the Bald Eagles scored in the contest. Junior Noah Nabholz threw a complete game allowing just three hits and a walk on just 76 pitches. SU scored three runs each in the fifth and sixth innings to take control of the game. Freshman Carter Hinds got it started with an RBI-single in the fifth, followed by a two-run double by Werkheiser.
Lloyd hit a bases-clearing three-run double in the sixth inning to make it 6-1, which was the final score of Game One. In Game Two, the Raiders trailed most of the way and did not score until the seventh inning of the game. Lloyd got the scoring started with an RBI-single after a Cason triple. SU tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the eighth inning after an RBI-double by graduate Matt Shilling and an RBI-single by redshirt-sophomore Justin Byler. The Bald Eagles would respond though with a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to give them a 5-3 lead. The Raiders would then score six runs in the top of the ninth to secure the come from behind victory 9-5. Chronister smacked a two-run double to tie the game at 5-5 followed by an RBI-single by Cason and an RBI-double from Lloyd. Byler put an exclamation point on the ninth inning rally with a no-doubt two-run home run to cap the scoring. Sophomore Jackson Lobianco got the win on the mound after throwing two innings, allowing two runs on three hits.
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Men’s track and field gets record breaking performances at Annual Colonial Relays Isaiah Snead Sports Editor
Photo courtesy of Bill Smith/SU Sports Info.
Raider sophomore Josh Herbster took home first place in the hammer throw.
Shippensburg’s men’s track-and-field team took home fifth place at the 56th Annual Colonial Relays at William & Mary University this weekend behind freshman Drew Dailey’s record-breaking 800-meter performance. Dailey broke his own school record in the 800-meter by finishing with a time of 1:49.70, two seconds faster than his previous personal record (PR). His time currently places him fifth on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II leaderboard for the event. Redshirt-sophomore Shamar Jenkins also posted an NCAA provisional qualifier with a top mark of 49 feet, 3 1/2 inches in the triple jump. The mark was good enough for third place in the event and it marks the second straight week that Jenkins has posted a qualifier in the event. The Raiders left their lasting impact as a team in the 4x200-meter relay, as they won the event as the only Division II school in the race and broke the school record as well. The relay team of freshmen Stephon Brown, Mason Boyd, Eric Kirk and redshirt-sophomore Aaron Arp Jr. ran a time of 1:26.14 to defeat Brown University by .78 seconds. The quartet broke the previous school record of 1:28.58 set in 2017. The 4x100 relay saw freshman Mo Whittle replace Boyd in the previous quartet and ran
a 41.44 time good enough for second place. They finished just .4 seconds behind Howard University. Redshirt-freshman Nate Kaplon got a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifier in the 10K in individual competition. He finished with a time of 33:35 seconds. The men’s field athletes competed at the Millersville Metrics on Saturday and they managed to finish second place in team points despite having just a few of their team members. Sophomore Josh Herbster won the hammer throw with an NCAA-provisional qualifying mark of 191 feet, 11 inches. Herbster also placed third in the discus with a throw of 149 feet, 11 inches and seventh in the shot with a put of 45 feet, 10 inches. Senior Alec Rideout won the shot competition with a top throw of 52 feet, 4 inches. He also finished second behind Herbster in the hammer throw with a new PR throw of 174 feet, 3 inches. Sophomore Brooks Bear finished runner-up in the discus with a PR throw of 157 feet and he also finished fifth in the hammer and sixth in the shot. Sophomore Pat Maloney had a Top 5 finish in the shot, discus and hammer throw. The men’s track-and-field team will travel to compete at George Mason University next weekend.
Tennis wins first match of the season Isaiah Snead Sports Editor
Photo courtesy of Pearllan Cipriano/SU Sports Info.
Jazmin Petrantonio helped get the win at doubles.
Shippensburg University’s tennis team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday winning 7-0 over East Stroudsburg University. SU got its first shutout win in six years as the Raiders dominated their Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) foe in doubles and singles competition. The Raiders had a 2-0 lead before play even started due to the Warriors having to forfeit No. 5 and No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles. The senior duo of Jenna Sluymer and Jazmin Petrantonio won No. 1 doubles 6-1, and the freshman pair of Kendall Winters and Brook-
lyn Rupert followed that up with a 6-0 victory at No. 2 doubles. Sluymer dominated at No. 1 singles for a 6-0, 6-1 victory, while sophomore Brighid Cantwell rode her dominating serve to a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles. Senior Kayla Tryanski got the win at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-2 and with the win secure, sophomore Merel Hoekstra played a pro-set to eight and got the win 8-0. This was Shippensburg’s first shutout win since April 2, 2016 against Cheyney University. The Raiders will look to put together a winning streak when they return to the court on Tuesday at 3 p.m. to take on West Chester University.
Photo courtesy of Bill Morgal/SU Sports Info.
Jenna Sluymer picked up the win at No. 1 singles.
THIS WEEK IN RAIDER SPORTS
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Wednesday vs. Frostburg State 3 P.M.
Tuesday at Holy Family 12:30 & 2:30 P.M.
Tuesday vs. West Chester 11:30 A.M.
Friday vs. Millersville 2 P.M. Saturday at Millersville 12 & 2:30 P.M.
Friday at East Stroudsburg 2 &4 P.M. Saturday at Bloomsburg 1 & 3 P.M.
Saturday vs. Clarion 11 A.M.
Men’s Track and Field
Saturday at Spring Invitational (Fairfax, VA)
Lacrosse
Tuesday vs. Millersville 4 P.M. Saturday at Shepherd 12 P.M.
Women’s Track and Field
Saturday at Spring Invitational (Fairfax, VA)
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Fun Friday Festivities Last Friday, Shippensburg University faculty members took part in a “Pie the Professors” event. SGA President Riley Brown, Director of Housing and Res Life Jeff Ward, Dr. Michael Lyman, and other members of staff took part in the event. For every dollar donated students were given one pie made of either whipped cream or shaving cream, and all donations were to benefit Shippensburg Area First Responders.
Photos by Carmine Scicchitano
Last Friday also marked the return of First Fridays. The annual event runs from the month of April until October, and takes place on the first Friday of every month from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Shippensburg Station located at 51 E. Fort St. Attendees were treated to live music, vendors selling homemade goods, food trucks from Brooke’s Cakes & Sweets and Chameleon Culinary Services, and more.
Photos by Carmine Scicchitano