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VOLUME 94
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019.
ISSUE 6
Thomas Breivogel, Snapper staff member 2008-2009
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FREE TO THE PUBLIC Advertising: [email protected] An independent student newspaper © 2019 THE SNAPPER NEWS THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. PAGE 2 | NEWS Millersville searches for answers as student debt crisis continues
PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC27 NEWS President of the Student Government Association John Tintera, left, joins other students to discuss possible solutions and answers on the ongoing student debt crisis.
KAT VIRULA News Editor
Every day, there are news stories gene DePasquale, also present at the shouldn’t use it if you need it, either. my first refund I did spend it all. My about the student debt crisis. But what meeting, said a solution could involve Some students use their refund checks thought process was like, ‘Okay well exactly is the crisis we’re seeking to mandatory debt counseling. to purchase education-related items I’m getting this money back, I’ll use it solve? Is it the staggering amount of “We heard about loan refund checks,” like books, laptops, or other program on books. I also bought a laptop.’ If I student debt? The rapidly rising cost of DePasquale said. “Some students get essentials – items student loans were had known that it was going to accu- higher education? The high default rate the check and they don’t understand intended to cover. mulate more debt, I would have given on student loans? That’s what Millers- it’s a loan refund. They don’t have to However, it can be really tempting back some.” ville students are trying to find out. spend it and can return that money. In- to use that extra money to enjoy some She also adds how important it is to These questions may not be present stead, students spend that money and non-essentials. That’s why DePasquale seek out your advisor on students’ minds, but the chilling that adds to their total debt.” encourages debt counseling to students “Meeting with your advisor should part of it is that most students don’t ful- According to the MU financial aid of- during their first year of college. be mandatory too because kids are ly understand their debt and loans; but fice, A refund check is money that is I asked students around campus for taking classes that they don’t need to once they graduate, they are hit with a directly given to you from your school, opinions on DePasquale’s solution and graduate and that adds to their debt. tremendous volume of debt that they but it’s not a gift. It is the excess money if they agree on having mandatory So knowing what you have to pay and didn’t see coming. left over from your financial aid pack- debt counseling. Rashna Yousaf, a se- what you don’t have to pay, and what “I thought every student had a sub- age after your tuition and fees have nior and English major and minoring you’re adding to your overall cost is so stantial amount of debt...I had to take been paid. in journalism agrees on having debt much more important.” out private loans to subsidize my edu- Schools use these loans first to pay counseling started early for students Jocelyn Cimino, a junior and Sociolo- cation. I thought that was normal.” gy major states how the refund money Channel Lowery, a graduate student of is needed for essentials, “I need that re- Millersville University quotes on Nov. fund check to help me be stable finan- 7th in a roundtable discussion here in cially throughout the semester. I don’t Millersville Duncan Alumni House. “I thought every student had a work during semesters because I need Other students joined in the discus- to focus on my classes. Knowing now sion, as well as recent alumni who all substantial amount of debt...I had that I don’t have to accept the refund stated that they began their studies not so it doesn’t add to more debt is sort of knowing how much they’re taking on. a good tip to have, but I feel like it’s to- According to Forbes and ABC27, The to take out private loans to tally unfair that using that refund for average graduate leaves school with school-related essentials will add more nearly $35,000 in debt while the na- subsidize my education. I thought debt. I’m just trying to get my educa- tional debt of students hovers at $1.5 tion. I feel like I’m being punished. ” trillion. Out of these statistics, Pennsyl- Students at the discussion under- vania ranks second in student debt. It is that was normal.” stand more work needs to be done to certainly a crisis for those with student solve the student debt crisis, but Low- loan debts whose repayment schedules ery needs answers sooner rather than span decades, with large monthly pay- - Channel Lowery later as her debt continues to rise. ments. “I don’t think it’s fair and I think that It is also a crisis for lenders experi- your tuition and fees, so grants and and briefly explains her experience on something should definitely be done.” encing significant default rates and, scholarships are exhausted first. So getting her refund checks: Lowery quotes. perhaps, a crisis for the federal govern- for most students, that means a refund “When I was a freshman in my sec- ment, as it guarantees these student check is leftover student loan money. ond semester, this guy from the regis- loans. That means the money in that refund trar office came to our class and he told “At the undergraduate level, we’re in check will need to be paid back in the us that the refund check that we get a society where you need to have the future and could be accumulating in- you don’t have to spend them and you education to be able to get a good job,” terest from the time that check makes can give it back because if not, it adds Lowery said. its way into your eager hands. to your overall debt. I didn’t know that. Pennsylvania Auditor General Eu- However, this doesn’t mean you Because of my first semester when I got
Have an eye for news? Contact our News Editor at [email protected] PAGE 3 | NEWS THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. Franklin & Marshall students protest against racist Halloween costumes
JULIA WALTERS Managing Editor
Last Friday morning, hundreds of students attend- ing Franklin and Marshall College protested racist costumes that depict offensive stereotypes relating to people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. of worn by five student-athletes on Halloween. The stu- dents in question were from the men’s basketball and soccer teams. The photos were posted on social media but have since been removed from the platforms. The students, who have received death threats and significant backlash for their actions, are currently going through the student conduct process. Accord- ing to the Franklin and Marshall Student Code, “The student conduct process is intended to be a learning experience which yields growth, behavioral changes, and a personal understanding of the responsibilities, consequences, and impacts of actions. Outcomes are designed to balance education with accountability and community safety. This process balances the needs and rights of students with the needs and expectations of the College.” This process will also determine what kinds of punishment are necessary and appropriate for the students. In an interview with WGAL, Margaret Hazlett, the school’s vice president said of the incidents, “There are important issues that every community is facing, ev- ery college campus. But it’s with us right now at F&M.” However, this is not the first problem that Franklin and Marshall has encountered relating to racism. Early this past October, an anti-Asian racial slur was found outside of a student’s dorm room. In 2016, one PHOTO COURTESY OF MIRA LERNER student drew a swastika in the middle of a Jewish star Hundreds of students attending Franklin and Marshall College protested racist costumes that depict offensive that was found in a classroom. Also in 2016, Fraternity stereotypes relating people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. students were in hot water for dressing up as racial- ly insensitive stereotypes of black prison inmates for lowed on the field itself. known or is a nonresident alien, meaning that these their Halloween costumes. They aren’t just protesting on the soccer field; the students are exempt or have not passed their Green Dan Wagner, coach for the men’s soccer team, told students staged a sit-in on the school’s basketball court Card tests. WGAL that these are good kids who made a mistake. “I just before a game between F&M and York College, According to Hazlett, the college is planning on hir- will do anything I possibly can to stand with anyone,” which was supposed to be the first game of the season ing official personnel to analyze and take control of ra- Wagner said of the protests. for both teams. The basketball game was then post- cially charged incidents, such as this one, but this per- Students do not think the school is doing enough poned to a later date due to the sit-in, but the later date son would not begin their position until the upcoming in response to these offensive costumes. The protests has not been determined as of late. spring semester. at the college have occurred near Tylus Field at F&M, According to a current Franklin and Marshall Diver- Students do not believe this is effective enough and which is the school’s soccer field, while the students sity Report, undergraduate students come out to be al- are continuing to protest. The student-athletes who chant “F&M is unfair, the administration doesn’t care” most 57% Caucasian, almost 10% Hispanic, about 6% wore the offensive Halloween costumes’ punishments and “no justice, no peace.” Before that, the students African American, and 5% Asian. The remaining 22% have yet to be determined at this time. protested outside of the administration building. While of undergraduate students’ ethnicities are either un- they protested near the soccer field, they were not al-
PA election results Local Election
JULIA WALTERS Results Managing Editor
After a long day at the back in this capacity.” stone for the county. polls, the election results As Millersville Borough Additionally, for Lancast- for Millersville Borough Council members, the er County Court of Com- and the greater Lancaster three new representa- mon Pleas, Craig Stedman Lancaster County county are in! tives for the borough will (Rep) won over Gregory Court of Common Millersville The three new Millers- be primarily responsible Paulson (Dem.) The Court Pleas Borough ville Borough Council for listening to Millers- of Common Pleas is a trial r Council members are Lauren ville residents about their court system in the state Heather Hauck (DEM,) Brooke various concerns. Addi- of Pennsylvania, where Vote 60% Magni (DEM,) and Mill- tionally, they will com- court cases initially take Adams D r Lauren Hauck 20% ersville University’s Dr. municate reasons behind place. There is one per 63% Carrie Smith (DEM,) asso- any decisions the council each district and each D ciate professor of sociolo- makes and provide the ra- district can have either Craig Carrie Smith 19% gy. Dr. Carrie Smith stated tionales behind them. one to 100 judges and are Stedman D in a Facebook post from For Lancaster County’s elected to terms that are Hobie D Brooke Magni 18% her Borough Council cam- District Attorney, Heath- 10 years in length. Sted- 40% Crystale paign account, “I wanted er Adams (Rep) beat out man, who has previously Vote r to run a campaign that Hobie Crystle (Dem.) Dis- served the county as a Bruce Cantey 14% was honest, energetic, trict attorneys generally District Attorney, said in a 37% D r and where I was remind- manage the prosecutor’s Facebook post of his win, David Aichele 14% ed daily of the values that office, investigate alleged “I am overwhelmed. I am Gregory Lancaster I hold dear...I am grateful crimes with law enforce- committed to continuing Paulson County District r for all that this country ment, and file criminal to serve Lancaster county Michael Kirkham 14% has given me and contin- charges. Adams will be in this new role.” Attorney ues to give me, and I am the first woman District honored that I now have Attorney for Lancaster an opportunity to give County, which is a mile- JULIA MEASSICK/SNAPPER
Have an eye for news? Contact our News Editor at [email protected] THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. PAGE 4 | NEWS New and exciting movie theater opens at Lancaster
PHOTO COURTESY OF WGAL A new moive theater opens to the public in Lancaster County.
KAT VIRULA News Editor dent and managing director of High Real Estate WGAL. Along with this, guests can have their food and Group’s retail division who predicts that it’ll be an ex- drink delivered to their seat in an auditorium (but not Exciting news for active moviegoers! A new mov- citing and thrilling experience for everyone. after the movie has started.) ie theater just opened on the night of Nov. 8th, and it Reel is different than other regular cinema the- Reel Cinemas owner, Greg Wax, said in an inter- offers a unique experience audiences of all ages. Reel aters. As stated by WGAL, you are able to get a full view with LNP, Reel technology may be the most ad- Cinemas is by the Wegmans shopping center on Har- course meal, instead of basic movie theater snacks. vanced in Lancaster county, but it’s ticket prices won’t risburg Pike. According to WGAL, there are seven the- However, they do provide the traditional movie the- break the bank. Ticket prices will be about a dollar aters with heated and powered reclining seats. Addi- ater snacks, such as popcorn, chips, candy, and other less than its competitors. Reel Cinemas’ adult ticket tionally, the cinema has the first laser projectors and snacks as well. But you now have the option of getting prices are $12.50 for films shown in six of the audito- Dolby 7.1 surround sound in the area. something more, as there is also a full service bar. In riums and $14.50 for ReelMax. LNP interviewed Steve Evans, senior vice presi- addition, there are plans for a brewery, according to
PASSHE funding rule limits Student Activity Fund for non-credit campus groups
SHAUN LUCAS Associate News Editor
In the spring semester of 2019, the Student Govern- ment Association’s (SGA) passed a guideline with clubs and organizations required for major programs: any clubs and/or organizations which students can get cred- it for will not be funded by student activity fee. In this, the Student Government Association’s enforcement of the guideline affects many ensembles and clubs at Millersville’s “Tell School of Music.” The SGA based the policy on Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educa- tion’s (PASSHE) policy “1989-05-A: Student Fees.” The SGA follows a set of financial guidelines created over multiple years. The guidelines are revised annu- ally, with a variety of student representatives influ- encing any changes. The funding which SGA provides comes from the “Student Activity Fee” included within Millersville’s cost of attendance. In order for a group to be funded by the SGA, the club/organization’s leader must fill out a form on the SGA’s “get involved” page, requesting the type of funding to suit the club’s needs. At the beginning of the academic year, club leaders must review the SGA guidelines, ensuring the request- ed funding fits among proper rulings. Among the clubs and organizations on campus, many of the groups pertaining to musical performance and production. In fact, many music majors are required to enroll in six semesters of at least one music ensemble earning proper credits. Four of these ensembles are to be paid for as credits. While all these groups allow for a variety of experiences for music students and enthu- siasts, they can accumulate high costs for the student KAT DELANEY/SNAPPER activity’s fee due to constant updates in equipment and technology. The Student Government Association passed guidelines with clubs and organizations required for major pro- “For most of the ensembles the money is used to get grams. However, it may affect ensembles and clubs, such as the “Tell School of Music.” new music, fix equipment, or hire professional musi- The question becomes how the groups will be funded John Tintera, President of the SGA, said. cians to come in and perform,” Jimmy Williams, Presi- without the SGA’s assistance. Many believe the music If you have any concerns about how the guidelines dent and Head Drum Major of the MU Marching Band, ensembles would become funded by the university, may affect your club/organization, SGA meetings are said. “For the marching band, we have to pay for band along with a higher reliance on independent fundrais- Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at SMC Room 118, open to the camp food fees, busses, new equipment, fixing equip- ing events. student body and Millersville staff. The SGA Finance ment, and now new uniforms because the band has “I’m more than willing to discuss possible solutions Committee meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at SMC grown 20 percent from last year to this year.” with representatives from the music department,” Room 202.
Have an eye for news? Contact our News Editor at [email protected] OPINION PAGE 5 | OPINION THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. President Trump is dividing us Thomas Jefferson said, “I am for NICK HUGHES Opinion Editor freedom of the press, and against all violations of the Constitution to si- lence by force and not by reason the With the impeachment inquiry happening in Wash- complaints or criticisms, just or un- ington D.C., there is a lot of insults slinging at the press. just, of our citizens against the con- The press categorized as “fake news.” Fake news was duct of their agents.” Trump is trying an old phrase that President Trump took as his own. to get rid of the press that does not He uses it as a way to attack the media. Attacking sto- cover him to his liking. It does not ries and press companies he dislikes. matter to him that the majority of Craig Silverman, a media editor for Buzzfeed stated, them are being truthful and stating “The end of ‘fake news’ as I knew it came on Jan. 11, the facts. 2017, when Donald Trump — master of branding — The press is at war with Trump and redefined the term to mean, effectively, news reports it is a conflict that I hope the press he didn’t like” wins. This is a systematic attack to un- Lowering the usage of the term should be a priority dermine the fourth estate. Freedom of the media. Donald Trump should not have the pow- of the press is a mandatory feature of er to dictate the definition of what is fake and what is a democracy. Without it, democracy not fake. It is important to the future of America. Jour- will fail. The country is at a turning nalists need to realize this and stop using the phrase PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS point for the upcoming 2020 election. fake news. Instead, the terms misinformation, mal- I hope that the American people see President Trump has claimed that the press is attacking him all information, and disinformation should be the words through the efforts of foreign interests that are being used. the time. to keep Trump in office. The systematic adoption by foreign powers of the Misinformation is contaminating the term fake news and its new definition is scary. Trump gerous at the very least. I do not think the profession world and is making the world sick. I made the word scarier than it already was. Before, of journalism has ever experienced this kind of attack urge my readers to fact check their information. Do fake news was misleading information perpetuated against it in the life of the United States. not rely on social media for your information. Try to by fake websites. The term click-bait comes to mind As Franklin Roosevelt said, “Freedom of conscience, understand that we as citizens should be vigilant in for this. Click-bait has articles that have little sub- of education, of speech, of assembly are among the our consumption of media. We all need to come to- stance and a hook. The sites make the reader want to very fundamentals of democracy and all of them gether. We need to make the country better than it is read whatever the article is. would be nullified should freedom of the press ever now. To say we were great is fine. Reverting back to Trump has perpetuated a public opinion against be successfully challenged.” The founding fathers also what we once were, as Trump wants, is an action that liberal media outlets. He calls them out during press had a lot to say about the freedom of the press, which we cannot allow to happen. conferences. He calls them fake news and this is dan- is under attack by Trump. Blizzard needs to step up globally
SHAUN LUCAS port for Hong Kong and their new games. Brack Associate News Editor its people. Blizzard was apologized for the ban- not happy about this and ning without naming banned blitzchung for Blitzchung. I found the Entertainment com- life. They also retracted apology lacking on sever- panies are often only as his winnings. Blizzard al levels. Brack said they successful as their PR stated that blitzchung vio- “would do better,” but I departments. Some may lated a competitive rule. doubt it. not allow for the politics This behavior is not Overwatch 2 and Diable of the company to influ- new for video game com- 4 both got announced at ence purchases. Others panies. Capcom, famous BlizzCon. This felt like are willing to support an for Street Fighter, once a damage control an- organization that has a forbid players from hav- nouncement. What is positive reputation. One ing certain sponsors. even more laughable is genre of entertainment These sponsors were in- that Overwatch 2 features this mindset influences appropriate according to a new female character. consumers is the video Capcom. Many Capcom Adding salt to the insult game market. players became upset due is that the character is di- When the company up- to this and China did noth- verse in ethnic origin. holds reprehensible ac- ing to help the situation. China, I would assume, tions many decide to boy- Blizzard attempted to feels great about the situ- cott the games. Hoping for backtrack and save face, ation. In an ironic turn of a change in policy. Bliz- but they did a poor job of events, China imposed a zard entertainment has doing so. Blitzchung got curfew. destroyed its public image his winnings back and got The curfew is limiting in the past few months. a six-month ban instead minor citizen’s online us- Blizzard is the pub- of a lifetime ban. age. This limits how much lisher of games such as Another event made they can game. Its’ intent “Overwatch” and “World Blizzard look bad as well. is to limit video game ad- of Warcraft.” Their image Three American college diction. is diminishing in recent students received a six- I will not be purchas- months due to one phrase: month ban for actions ing any Blizzard prod- “Free Hong Kong.” This they took. They held a sign ucts. Due to their stagger- relates to the ongoing pro- that stated, “Free Hong ing ability to ignore the tests of Hong Kong citi- Kong, Boycott Blizz.” people for financial gain. zens. Protests for freedom Nintendo inserted The story of Overwatch against the government. themselves into the issue 2 follows freedom fight- Blizzard is undermining after that. They allowed ers. This is super ironic. the importance of indi- fans to cancel their pre- One character even states, vidual freedom with their orders of Overwatch, an- “But you were heroes! actions. other Blizzard game. You can’t let some politi- Chung Ng Wai, “blitzc- Blizzard President, J. cians tell you what to do.” hung” won a cash prize of Allen Brack did nothing The world is full of this $10,000 during a hearth- to help the situation at kind of corruption. It’s ca- stone competition. During BlizzCon. BlizzCon is an thartic to see such a com- PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS the winning ceremony, event that Blizzard holds pany face consequences Blizzard enertainment banned and later shortened the ban of Hearth- blitzchung voiced sup- every year to promote for their actions. stone player, Blitzchung.
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The Mandalorian: a Star Wars masterpiece
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS The Mandalorain features a brand new story for the Star Wars universe. appropriate. I enjoyed all. I am engaged in theo- has realized quality over treatment. Call of Duty, a Star Wars. I am fine with NICK HUGHES Opinion Editor Star Wars in an episodic ry crafting now. If anyone quantity. That is the trap popular video game fran- waiting for better, qual- format. This way of de- would like to talk to me that Disney got in and I chise, gets this every year. ity content though. The As many of The Snapper livering Star Wars seems about it, I am game. expected that. Who can Star Wars is too big for Mandalorian is that kind readers know, Disney’s better to me than the If Disney keeps on com- blame them for wanting that kind of treatment. It of content. new streaming service movies to an extent. Do ing out with content like to make more Star Wars might not be fair to lump The entire episode was had a release on Tuesday. not get me wrong, I love the Mandalorian, Star movies? the two together. well done and I am ex- To me, that is an end to a movies, but this is a cool Wars is in good hands. Disney bought Star It’s hard to deny that cited about next week’s means. I am a Star Wars new way to watch Star I know there is a rough Wars from George Lucas. Disney was wanting to episode. fan and I needed to watch Wars. spot going on right now With that, they inherited make a lot of money from I will be writing a full the Mandalorian with ev- I will give no spoilers. with the Skywalker saga. one of the greatest series Star Wars. This is a goal review of the series. Ex- ery fiber of my being and Let me say that the epi- The Mandalorian is a sign to ever grace the world. they have achieved. The pect that to come out next that is exactly what I did. sode is a solid ten out of of big changes for the way The Mandalorian is show- box office revenue il- semester at some point. Impressed is an under- ten. It is a great start to Disney uses the franchise. ing that Disney is matur- lustrates that. Including May the force be with statement with the first what I know will be a Sure, the Game of ing. Rogue One and Solo, the you Millersville, always. episode of Mandalorian. great series. The entire Thrones directors is gone Making four movies in four Star Wars movies The Darkside for the most Impressed does not cov- episode went by fast, with now. There are rumors the past four years was a have made more than part though, we all know er it though, I would say 39-minute run time, but of Rian Johnson not do- mistake. Star Wars does nine billion in revenue. the Sith are cooler than floored would be more it did not feel that long at ing a trilogy now. Disney not need cookie-cutter I am passionate about Jedi. A reflection on jared hameloth Editor in Chief The Snapper is Millersville’s julia walters student-run independent Managing Editor newspaper. We aim to bring life and my time you topical, relevant stories kat virula and serve the Millersville News Editor community with fair and accurate information. Chloe Barrett at Millersville Associate News Editor Any views or opinions Shaun Lucas Associate News Editor expressed in commentar- ies and/or advertisements JESSIE GARRISON holic parent are emotional abuse, it is Nick Hughes do not reflect the views Associate of the publication as a Opinion Editor usually targeted at one child. I got the Opinion Editor lucky draw of the hat, I am that child. whole. Jessie garrison As I reflect on the last four weeks of Growing up I never felt wanted or Associate Opinion Editor my Millersville career, I never would loved by her, or the rest of my family Contact us: have thought my life would be the way and accepted that as the way I deserve carly o’neill it is now. And without the help of the to be loved, which leads to one abu- Features Editor Mail: Millersville community, especially the sive relationship after another. And I The Snapper simren shah English department, I don’t think I truly believe that without Millersville, 21 S. George Street Associate Features Editor Millersville, Pa 17551 would have made it. When I first left I wouldn’t have made it. my small Philadelphia suburban town In my experience at Millersville, I josh rittberg Email: for an even smaller college town, I nev- learned that the teachers listen, the Arts & Culture Editor [email protected] er realized my family dynamic would community is overall caring, and col- Rachel Laughlin change, for the worse or maybe the lege gave me the tools to find myself. Facebook: Associate Arts & Culture Editor facebook.com/TheSnapper.MU best, I haven’t decided. Throughout my 3.5 years here, I have The rest of this may sound like I met some of the most wonderful peo- Sydney Clark Associate Arts & Culture Editor am complaining about my privileged ple who taught me how to love myself childhood and how it couldn’t have for me, without even knowing it. jared kish Letters to the Editor been that bad because I didn’t have to I have also had professors who un- Sports Editor worry about anything, but that’s not conditionally want me to succeed, The Snapper wel- Brian Markley comes letters to the edi- true. And before I continue, I want to even when I propose writing topics on Associate Sports Editor point out that without my dad’s sup- some obscene things. My professors tor submitted by students, faculty, staff, alumni and port I would be nowhere. have blocked out time in their day just jay lindblad Photography Editor community members. Anyway. Having a toxic family to make sure I was okay, they checked Letters should be sucks. on me when those that I thought would Kat Delaney exclusive to The Snapper. Growing up I was what some call never do. Associate Photography Editor We do not publish open the black sheep and what others call Without Millersville, I am not sure letters or third-party let- a scapegoat, now depending on which where I would be. I often wonder if I jessie garrison ters. Head Copy Editor you choose likely depends on how would have dropped out without the Letters should prefer- many psych classes you’ve had. My support I have received here. One colin vanden berg ably be 150 to 175 words, mother is point blank an alcoholic, she thing I do know is that without Mill- Associate Copy Editor should refer to an article is functioning yet emotionally abusive. ersville I would have never created a that has appeared in the There has yet to be a month in my life circle of people who genuinely wanted nina plaksin Snapper, and must include Multimedia Coordinator the writer’s address and where she did not say something about me to succeed. Although Millersville phone numbers. not wanting me around. has its own challenges, I am so glad I Julia Meassick The Snapper reserves Associate Multimedia Coordinator Having an alcoholic mother is a lone- did not choose another school. the right to approve, edit ly experience, it seems like fathers are Cheers to my last four weeks Mill- Katelyn Canady or reject any submissions. usually the alcoholic ones. Some of the ersville, it’s been a wild ride, and I am Business Manager symptoms of growing up with an alco- forever grateful. Robert Spicer Faculty Adviser
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PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY PLUS The Snapper Opinion editor, Nick’s, watchlist on Disney Plus features a lot of Star Wars. Disney Plus is upon us BRIAN MARKLEY What makes the service even better for me is that I many people who grew up on “High School Musical” Associate Sports Editor am one of the only people in the world who is behind and “Lizzy Mcguire.” This isn’t a huge draw for me, but on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While all the MCU I know it will be for many, many people. As a kid who grew up on Pixar and Star Wars, I was movies aren’t live on the service yet, it gives plenty of Disney Plus has something for everyone, and it’s thrilled with the news of Disney Plus, Disney’s new time for me to catch up on the legendary film universe amazing how much anxiety I had selecting what to streaming service that finally launched this week. without spending any more money than I need to. watch next. The sheer amount of content already avail- I was sold on the service instantly. You mean to tell The amount of Disney classics that are on the service able on the service is something that no other stream- me I can watch “Finding Nemo”, “Monsters Inc.”, and is almost astounding. Along with Pixar and Star Wars, ing service can compare to. the “Toy Story” series anytime I want? And on top of I also grew up with the Disney classics like “The Lion For someone who isn’t a big movie or TV series guy, that, there’s a new Star Wars series, “The Mandalori- King”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”, and “The Lit- Disney Plus is a dream come true. The mixture of clas- an”, that is exclusive to the service. The original trilo- tle Mermaid.” These are all classics that are only avail- sics, big-budget franchises and new, original series gy, pre-quals, “The Force Awakens” AND “Rogue One”? able to stream through Disney Plus. These are ground- from one of the world’s greatest production studios is Yeah, I’m totally in. Reliving the nostalgia and joy that breaking films, and they are now all in one place. something that no other studio or company could do. these movies bring is worth the $6 a month or the $70 Disney also packed in a host of movies and shows a year price tag. from their Disney Channel network, which will attract
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There is a game store in Lancaster a caring individual and it shows how he called FarboCo, owned by husband and tends to the shop. The same is true of wife, James and Kate Farbo. The store Mrs. Farbo. With their leadership, the was on East King Street in Lancaster shop has grown and prospered a cool city. In August the Farbo’s moved loca- place to hang out and be a nerd. tions to a new spot on Grant Street. Speaking of being a nerd, the shop Before their move, the Farbo’s had has a label of being a general nerdery. a small but cozy space. Their patrons Like a general store, customers can find used for playing games such as Dun- all their nerdy needs at the shop. A lot geons and Dragons (DnD) and Magic of charm is in the shop and it shows the Gathering (MTG). These are two every time that customers are in there. of the biggest attractions at the shop. Varied events happen at the store day- There are plenty of other games to play to-day. there too. The new shop location is The shop is open from Tuesday right across from the north side of Cen- to Sunday and the Farbo’s have off on tral Market. There is a lot of room for Monday. The shop usually opens at 11 patrons of the shop to do a lot of activi- every day. On Saturday and Sunday, the ties, such as the DnD and MTG, but also shop closes at six and closes at nine on wargaming, workshops, writers groups the other days. and much more. There is the traditional DnD days A previous Snapper article, elabo- and traditional MTG days. MTG gets the rated on how Mr. Farbo started the busi- whole day of Friday. This is for Friday ness with his then-fiance, Kate Farbo. night magic (FNM). Mrs. Farbo helped out with a lot of the FNM is an event held at local game store businesses and continues to do so stores (LGS) hosted by Wizards of the after their wedding. The couple strives Coast (WOTC). FarboCo patrons love a for inclusiveness and acceptance at the format called Commander and they will shop. To promote this they have a code play that on Saturday. Mr. Farbo has a of conduct for customers to adhere to. unique system for Saturday magic that The shop rarely finds itself embroiled acts like an old 80s style arcade. in issues, this being due to the inclu- DnD features on almost every day siveness that the Farbo’s have worked at FarboCo. There are various home- to promote at the shop. brew games that dungeon masters That is one of the best features of (DMs) officiate. FarboCo, being able to be yourself. Both The Farbo’s work with the DMs Mr. and Mrs. Farbo care about this is- to coordinate times to play. On Sun- PHOTO COURTESY OF FARBOCO sue. There have been complications at day, FarboCo has Adventures League Custom art piece at FarboCo that dipicts a beholder from Dungeons and the shop, but the Farbo’s are adamant (AL). The shop is currently on hiatus Dragons. about taking care of these concerns for the usual AL and has open play for with compassion and care. Mr. Farbo is role-playing games (RPGs). Some of the other RPGs that get played are Dungeon World, Pathfinder, Starfinder and Mon- ready soon. The private game room has ster of the Week. podcasting equipment. Customers can The shop has a website with their rent and record their very own pod- events. There is a wealth of informa- casts. tion about the shop and products that Whatever nerdy activity that cus- they carry. Mrs. Farbo created a lot of tomers may want to do, it is almost a cool products alongside other local art- guarantee that FarboCo might have it. ists. Handmade crafts and hand painted Call in to check and look forward to en- models are at the shop. tering a world of Nerdery. There is a lot of talent for painting in the Lancaster area. FarboCo became a place where miniature painting is a fun activity to take part in. Millers- ville’s own board game club goes there every now and then to paint miniatures. The walls of the shop have a great number of original art pieces on them too. All the pieces either hand painted or in the form of giant stick- ers. One of the coolest murals is one trans- ferred from the old shop to the new one. It’s in the main game hall. The main salesroom is in as soon as a patron walks up the stairs and there is a private game room as PHOTO COURTESY OF FARBOCO well as a workshop. A custom painted dragon mini that was painted PHOTO COURTESY OF FARBOCO The workshop is still by a regualr at the shop. The dragon was raffled FarboCo regular and Snapper Editor displays his proud purchase of the in progress at the time of off by FarboCo to benefit LGBT rights in Lan- 30th anniversary Star Wars RPG source books. this writing but will be caster county.
Know a professor or student who is doing something exceptional? Contact our Features Editor at [email protected] PAGE 9 | FEATURES THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. Millersville Martial Arts Club Trains in Self Defense
SIMREN SHAH rollment fee of $10 per in Taekwondo, so com- club is beginner friendly, levels in the workouts. ing Martial Arts prepares Associate Features semester, students can ing onto campus I really and students from all skill “Fundamentals in- people to get away from Editor learn and practice meth- wanted to use that ideol- levels and backgrounds clude the basic punching, dangerous situations as ods of self defense in a ogy I have through Tae- are welcome. the basic kicking, and so fast as possible or defend group setting. kwondo to help others,” The class sessions forth,” said Smith. Smith themselves if necessary. Millersville Univer- Kyle Smith, Vice said Smith. develop in phases as the encourages students to “The self defense sity Martial Arts is an President and Secretary Smith described the semester progresses. The join the club at the be- part is our number one on-campus organization of Martial Arts, provided club as a “family atmo- first few weeks consist of ginning of the semester, goal. Any martial art is that offers affordable details about martial arts sphere.” He said every- basic meditation, cardio, however he is willing to considered a form of self Kickboxing,Taekwondo, club and the importance one who joins the club and fundamentals. Smith help students catch up if defense,” said Smith. and Russian Martial of learning self defense. gets along and become said he tries to accommo- they join later. Smith talked about Arts lessons. For an en- “I am a black belt friends. He also said the date everyones’ fitness Smith talked about how martial arts is valu- the importance of learn- able because in many cas- ing self defense. es, technique can over- “If someone sketchy take physical strength. comes at you, you’re “You want to use calm. You know ‘if this your opponent’s momen- happens to me, I know tum against them,” said how to get out of that,’” Smith. said Smith. Smith provided a Smith also talked general synopsis of each about the positive mind- class. set changes that occur in Russian Martial Arts students who participate consists of hand-to-hand in martial arts. ground technique. Tae- “When you’re in kwondo involves the use week one, some of the of the lower body and veterans and instructors kicking. Similarly, Kick- like to push [students]. boxing contains various It seems impossible, but kicking techniques along- those impossible tasks side punching. Martial are not impossible once Arts club also offers Open you learn the basics. That Mat sessions. whole mindset of ‘wow I All classes are located can do this,’ really helps,” on the bottom floor of the said Smith. Fitness Center in the Stu- Sessions consist of dent Memorial Center. a lot of partner-work. The classes are offered on Students learn the tech- various nights through- niques, and then try them out the week. Russian with a partner. After Martial arts meets on pairs go through the mo- Mondays and Wednes- tions of the technique, days from 8 - 9 p.m., Tae- instructors act as “aggres- kwondo is held on Tues- sors.” days from 6 -7 P.M. and “We make it so that Wednesdays from 7 - 8 the situation is as real as p.m., and Kickboxing is it can get inside the class- offered on Wednesdays room,” said Smith. from 6 -7 p.m. The purpose of the Smith emphasized club is to prepare stu- that the club is begin- dents for real-life scenari- ner-friendly and open to os where they might need everyone. “If you come to utilize self defense in with nothing, we can skills. Smith talked about carve you out of stone,” a psychological compo- said Smith. nent known as “fight or flight.” He said that learn-
PHOTO COURTESY OF MILLERSVILLE MARTIAL ARTS CLUB PHOTO COURTESY OF MILLERSVILLE MARTIAL ARTS CLUB Millersville martial arts club logo is symbolic of If you’re looking for an alternative workout and to learn some self defense, come out to the Martial the fury of martial arts. Arts club throughout the week and learn how to kick some butt. Know a professor or student who is doing something exceptional? Contact our Features Editor at features@ THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. PAGE 10 | FEATURES MU Students volunteer at Otter Creek
CARLY O’NEILL Features Editor
The Lancaster Con- we intend in the next servancy was founded ten years to double the in 1969 and has been amount of land we pre- helping preserve and served in the last fifty maintain natural lands years.” throughout the Lan- Since Lancaster only caster and York County has 16 percent left of regions for 50 years. its remaining forests, They manage 46 na- the Conservancy has ture preserves and been working hard to 69 conservation ease- give back to the county. ments, making up a They also expanded total of 6,346 acres the Convoy Wetlands owned. to a total of 71 acres, On Sunday, Nov. 10 provided a home to from 1-5 P.M., students several native plant from Millersville, along and animal species, with other local volun- and the Welsh Moun- teers came together in tain Nature Preserve York county, to help re- to 940 acres, which store Otter Creek. contains the Conser- The creek was hit vancy’s only accessible PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCASTER CONSERVATORY INSTAGRAM with a recent devastat- trail compliant with Volunteers collect debris out of Otter Creek to help in the restoration of this nature preserve. ing flood, leaving pick- ADA standards. up trucks, boats, and “We really pride our- trailers polluting the selves on two things. water. One is preserving The Lancaster Con- forests, but then also servancy has been developing public ac- working on removing cess for those forested the piles of debris from landscapes...just for the water for over a human beings to come year now, and this out and enjoy and also event marked their kind of reconnect to 40th volunteer event in the forest and every- 2019. thing that it means,” The students were said Tennis bundled up in their For those interested winter gear, with work in getting involved in gloves on hand to haul more Lancaster Con- the debris up from the servancy volunteer creek, back to a future opportunities, another landfill. Otter Creek cleanup Students were met by will take place on No- Brandon Tennis, Direc- vember 21, from 1-5 tor of Stewardship, and p.m. Steve Mohr, Preserves Come roll up your Manager, as they sleeves and contribute guided the group on a to restoring a nature 1-2 mile hike into the preserve home to wild woods of York County trout and native paw- to the creek. paw trees. Since the Conser- Students who are vancy had previous- looking to help out in ly berid the creek of environmental conser- flooding debris, all that vation can partake in was left was to move events such as attend- the pile of broken TV’s, ing educational events scrap metal, and home held by environmen- appliances up the steep tal organizations, and hill they had hiked and learning how they can out of the nature pre- reduce their waste serve for good. production and plastic After too many trips usage. and three separate The Lancaster Con- piles, the students and servancy also hosts Conservancy staff had engaging community finally restored the events for locals to at- path leading to this tend and learn more beautiful habitat. about their surround- According to Ten- ing habitat. nis, “We just adopted a new strategic plan in the past year, in which
Know a professor or student who is doing something exceptional? Contact our Features Editor at [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE PAGE 11 | ARTS THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. WIXQ brings music and family to Millersville
PHOTO COURTESY OF RALPH ANTTONEN WIXQ celebrates 50 year anniversary on the airwaves of Millersville University.
JOSH RITTBERG station such as music publishing rights. “ The station a WIXQ advisor himself was renewing the station in Arts & Culture Editor manager also deals with more human aspects of the 1984 for a seven year period, the condition of the sta- station such as solving conflicts and planning events tion itself, and in an exciting instance, being there for For 50 years, WIXQ has been delighting listeners for WIXQ. Woodall says that “I like to think of myself when the station first went online in March of 1996. He with fresh student voices and good music. Yet, the pro- as an advocate, I advocate for the students, I advocate also saw the station go to convention for the first time gram has also brought along with the music a greater for the DJ’s, it is almost a pseudo paternal role.” All in the 1980s. Doc Roc built relationships with all in- beat of family and community to all who have had the through the moving parts of the position Woodall says volved that still even extend to today with the current honor of stepping into the studio and being a part of that “you try to wear all those hats as best you can.” crop of DJ’s. He was the one who set the precedent for this special station. According to sophomore DJ, Molly Since he has started advising at WIXQ, Woodall feels the station and has seen it in all the amazing develop- Dorsey, “WIXQ is a family of all different people com- that “We have grown a lot just in terms of the number ments that it has done in the past couple decades. ing together for their love of music and radio.” It’s sto- of people that are at the station.” Dr. Woodall as an advisor has been trying to ry as a station goes all the way back to the 1960s. The Dr. Woodall in his time at WIXQ wanted to make advance the station while still trying to maintain its history of the program has as much resonance as the sure that “There was a higher profile for the station core sense of community. He has taken the initiative station itself. As WIXQ is more than a radio station but around campus.” That means “Getting involved with to get students to conferences every year which gives a cultural home. other student organizations on campus, cosponsoring students a chance to meet others at different univer- Ralph Anttonen or “Doc Roc” as he is affectionate- activities with them making sure that the station is sities and find inspiration in how they can improve ly known as at WIXQ, remembers in 1967 the idea of there at Admin student expos or student organization their own work in the station. A show is also done a radio club first coming into fruition. The station was outbreak events and doing things like having booths on campus whether that is a spring concert or event originally visioned by Dr. V. Anthony Champa, the di- at homecoming and other major events on campus.” that brings the station into the public more. He also rector of Millersville’s Director of Audiovisual Instruc- These outreach efforts have helped the station grow in changed the funding model in 2015 which provided tional services as “Having a range of approximately 50 visibility and in numbers as the station typically tends for “A much more consistent and reliable funding sys- miles and employing students for its operation. The to have anywhere around 75-85 students in the orga- tem for the station.” A big factor for Dr. Woodall is station was to be primarily used for instructional and nization.” consistency. He wants programming that “people will communication performances with limited entertain- always look forward to.” Woodall as the new faculty ment programming. In its early days, the station went advisor on WIXQ is one of the links helping to keep the under the name, WMSR as an AM station. It wasn’t station alive and strong. until the year 1977 when the station transferred over “WIXQ is a family The student Dj’s also are a major factor in keep- to an FM radio signal and became the WIXQ that the ing this station alive for fifty years. The students have campus knows today. of all different people also advocated greatly for keeping the stations’ legacy The year 1977 was also the year where Doc Roc alive. Millersville senior Shane Garcia says that “In Oc- began his time at WIXQ. He originally was a part of tober of 2018, WIXQ celebrated its 50th Anniversary the station under its old name as a disc jockey. He was coming together for – and leadin up – I wanted to highlight those who were spotted by the program director at the time, J.J Wil- involved throughout those 50 Years. Since I came to liams who was impressed by Doc’s confidence under their love of music Millersville... I invited back Alumni to the station to the microphone at a school dance which Doc was disc participate in interviews about their time at WIXQ. It jockeying at. Williams eventually offered Doc a show was so rewarding seeing every single alum step foot with the radio station. This was before it made the and radio.” back into their old stomping grounds, reliving their move to FM. Although initially a bit hesitant, Doc be- fondest memories, all with a smile on their face.” For gan his show from 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon. He got Garcia it was all about “Highlighting those who made his legendary nickname one day when Williams said - Molly Dorsey an impact on the station and shaped it into what it to Doc that he was “the Duke of Soul.” To that, Doc said is today.” Other events such as this semesters’ WIXQ back, “then I am the Doc of Rock.” From there an affec- WIXQ has grown in numbers and visibility, yet Day was another way of celebrating WIXQ and what it tionate nickname was born. Later in 1977, Doc would it is also just as important to remember WIXQ’s be- means to this campus. The students are a great part of take over as the station advisor from current advisor ginnings. Doc Roc was there for WIXQ’s first ever what keeps this station thriving. of the time, Gary Reighard. This new position for Doc FM show under the station name WIXQ in 1977, and Dr. Woodall hopes that when turning on WIXQ was a start of a WIXQ legacy as his time as the WIXQ was there for when WIXQ first began broadcasting 24 that the students “Hear themselves on the air, to hear advisory lasted decades up until 2012. hours a day in 1979. He even had his wife Judy become their culture on the air, to hear voices that sound like Dr. Woodall who currently holds the position of his permanent engineer for his time in the station. them, to hear people who have had experiences that faculty advisor says that it is “An all-encompassing This later lead to their radio show together, “Doc Roc are like them.” He wants “The full diversity of the uni- job.” “There are many pieces attached to it such as and Mama’s Oldies show’ that still airs today. Into the versity to be expressed through that radio station.” getting fund and plans for managing new radio equip- 1980s, WIXQ saw a boom in college radio when the sta- Through diverse voices and one of a kind program- ment, signing off on documents for funds in the sta- tion went from a 10 to 100 Watt radio station. Eventu- ming, WIXQ has prospered through fifty years through tion, working with the station engineer to make sure ally the station even went to a 150 watt power allowing good times and bad, and has turned into the Millers- that all FCC materials are taken care of correctly, along WIXQ to reach listeners from farther than ever before. ville landmark that it is today. with other technical aspects such as contracts for the Other responsibilities Doc Roc had to deal with as Continue reading on The Snappper.com
See any good shows lately? Contact our Arts & Culture Editor at [email protected] THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. PAGE 12 | ARTS “Jesus Is King” brings new era for Kanye
SHAUN LUCAS Associate News Editor PHOTO COURTESY OF CNN.COM Kanye releases new album “Jesus is King” to the masses.
On Oct. 25, 2019, Kanye West released his ninth stu- atmosphere through church inspirations is “Selah,” the “Water” contains some of the strongest vocals of the dio record, “Jesus is King.” While this marks West’s main single of the album. The mixing of the organ and album, both from the featured single and the featured second vulgarity-free album, the first being “808 and choir with modern beats truly makes an impact. The ensembles. The beat is also very calm, which is poten- Heartbreak,” much of the album’s significance comes lyrics also focus heavily on Chirstian characters and tial symbolism for the spiritual cleaning held within with its focus on Christian-beliefs and the worship of stories, even directly reciting bible verses. One of the water. Ironically, the weakest aspect of the track is God. West has a history of Christianity influencing his stronger tracks of the album. Kanye’s single verse. Luckily, “Hands On” improves on music: spiritual titles such as “Jesus Walks,” praiseful “Follow God” is a track which subjectively had poten- these features, giving off strong “808 and Heartbreaks” lyrics in tracks such as “Ultralight Beams,” and even tial, but falls short due to some issues. The song starts vibes. gospel choirs and preacher-esq monologues in tracks tremendously strong, with Kanye’s signature of fantas- The eight and tenth tracks, “God is” and “Use this like “Never Let Me Down.” With all the pre-album tic sampled-beats; yet, the song is hindered by Kanye’s Gospel” respectively, are the strongest songs in the al- press, such as the controversial West announcing him- boring, almost monotone delivery, removing a lot of bum. “God Is” in particular uses an amazing sample self as a born again Christian, many were excited to the song’s energy. The lyrics also become rather repeti- with piano and flute instrumentation, along with choir hear this new style of Kanye music. After waiting be- tive, even for a less than two minute track. backings, creating a fantastic sound which fits the yond the hype and reevaluating the record, however, “Closed on Sunday” is likely the weakest track of the themes of worship the album builds upon. “Use this I found the 27 minute album felt as if it was missing record. The lyrics here are notably awkward, being the Gospel” is also notable for its breathtaking saxophone something. one song on the album feeling cheap and pandering. solo performed by Kenny G. The album begins alright with “Every Hour,” The The synthesized instrumentation is also bland, making My feelings towards the final track, “Jesus Is Lord,” tune features a church choir singing gospel-esq lyrics the two and a half minute song feel tedious. describes my overall feelings of the album: while set over a simple piano riff. While it would work really “On God” is also rather weaker. While the lyrics up with some great instrumentations, it feels lacking in well as a transitional track mid-album, I feel it lacks the are certainly improved, the synths still feel a little too impact and build-up. It’s also oddly short at less than a proper impact for a true album starter. In Kanye’s past strong. Perhaps, it’s just a personal bias, but I always minute. While I’m interested to see Kanye build upon iterations of choir vocals, the vocals made the song feel find Kanye’s at his best when combining electronic these themes in future projects, I don’t know if he can grand beyond the proportions of a typical rap song. elements to natural instrumentation. “Everything We capture the same appeal with the masses without his The mixing is also a bit odd, as there’s no crescendo Need” upholds similar issues, albeit still being more impactful beats and iconic lyrics of past projects. Over- or beginning cord, with the song seemingly beginning enjoyable. The autotuned choir felt more fitting in this all, I rate the album a 6.5 out of ten. mid-track. track, with the organ-esq backing supporting the arti- The first instance where Kanye creates a powerful ficial sounds. ‘The Outer Worlds’ video game makes Fallout 76 look bad
NICK HUGHES The KOTOR II feel is most notable in the skill pro- to impact the play of the game at all. There is a point Opinion Editor gression system and parts of the combat. The combat system that players can put towards skills. The higher is fast-paced most of the time, but there is a system in the skill the better the player is at the skill. It does not The Outer Worlds is a new video game. It devel- the game that feels like VATS from Fallout New Vegas. feel like these points affect gameplay in a meaningful oped by Private Division and published by Obsidian VATS is a way to aim at critical parts of the enemy. Out- way. This is a hard pill to swallow for a game based on entertainment. The game follows in the footsteps of er Worlds has that feel to it with the time manipulation those skills. Fallout New Vegas, which was another game that Ob- power. Players get this early in-game. Another issue with the game, a nitpick, is that sidian was apart of. This game is fantastic. The Bioshock feel to the game comes from the un- there is no mini-game for hacking or lockpicking in the There is a comparison to Fallout 76, which was known aspect of the game. The player is stuck on a game. Games like Bioshock, Fallout, and the majority of a game created by Bethesda game studios. Bethesda space colony from the start of the game. Decisions that role-playing games have this. It feels odd that there is partnered with Obsidian to make Fallout New Vegas. the player makes impact different parts of the game. not a mini-game in the game for that. Bethesda went on and created Fallout 4. Obsid- The Borderlands feel of the game is from the various The crowning achievement of this game is the ian made a couple of other games, such as Pillars of types of weapons that players can get. The coolest story. It is fantastic. Along with the player’s compan- Eternity. Obsidian then partnered with Private Divi- weapons being science weapons. These unique weap- ions, the player embarks across the Halycon colony. son, known for the game, Kerbal Space Program. They ons do all kinds of cool actions. Such as shrinking en- The companions are another high point for the game. made the Outer Worlds and it is everything that Fallout emies, brainwashing and a lot of other effects. There are six companions that the player is able to take fans wanted for Fallout 4 and 76. Fallout 4 sold well This is not to say that the game is mechanics in- with them on the adventure. and is a solid game, but to call 76 a game is an insult. spired by other games. The reputation system, while Outer Worlds is one of the best games to come out The Outer Worlds feels like a mix of Knights of the used in other games, is unique. Factions that are in the this year. It is the spiritual successor of Fallout New Ve- Old Republic II (KOTOR II). This is a game that Obsidian game can either hate you, love you or both. There are gas and a credit to the legacy. made in 2004, Bioshock and Borderlands. All three of few games that have this kind of system. those games are amazing and the influences that are in Outer Worlds has some flaws that are hard to ig- Outer Worlds make the game a lot of fun. nore. The main one being that the skills do not seem
See any good shows lately? Contact our Arts & Culture Editor at [email protected] PAGE 13 | ARTS THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. “Queer Eye” keeps getting better in Japan seems, judged or almost put down by them. Kae also dealt with trauma in her middle school years. The Fab Five beautifully pull this young woman out of her shell after her week with them. Anthony worked on reconnecting Kae and her mother in the kitchen with making a traditional Japanese tofu dish. Anthony shared with Kae and her mother that he misses out on a relationship with his mother, thus his goal being to bring families together in the kitchen. The unsung hero Bobby swoops in with his amazing design skills to create a beautiful room for the sisters. In the beginning the sisters shared a cramped spaced filled with Kae’s art supplies. Bobby transformed the space and utilized the loft section of their room to make a beautiful yet functional area. Tan, Karamo, and Jonathan also work their magic to bring out Kae’s confidence. Tan takes Kae’s “imma- ture” schoolgirl look and gives it a vamped up new ma- ture style. He even keeps in mind love for plaid skirts. Jonathan then comes in and saves her damaged hair. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM First he did a color correction and a beautiful short cut. “Queer Eye: We’re In Japan!” brings fresh worldview to popular series. At first, Kae was nervous he was going to shave off her hair. In episode 2, the Fab Five help a young out gay man Karamo takes a new step in helping build Kae’s con- named Kan. Kan on the surface seems to be having a fidence, he takes her to a jiu jitsu studio! But it is not JOSH RITTBERG nice life as he is in a healthy and loving long distance Arts & Culture Editor what you may think, the Fab Five surprise Kae with a relationship with his British boyfriend, Tom and has guest appearance of “Japan’s Beyonce,” Naomi Want- JESSIE GARRISON a supportive friend Miki who has been his best friend abe a plus size japanese superwoman. After this non- Head Copy Editor since college. Although initially he may seem happy, traditional Karamo scene, Kae leaves feeling more con- deep down he has a rooted shame for his queer self. fident than ever. Although it is getting better, it is shown throughout The fourth episode deals with intimacy and con- the episode that being LGBTQ+ is still difficult in Japan necting with those you love in life. The subject of the In the Netflix reboot of “Queer Eye,” the fab five have as some consider it to be morally wrong. The younger episode, Makoto, is a radio director who has been mar- been known to help their heros in dealing with per- generations in Japan are starting to make it more nor- ried to his wife, Yasuko for almost seven years. The Fab sonal issues such as body image, self esteem, overcom- malized, but it is tough. The Fab Five in this episode Five aim to teach Makoto how to restore his relation- ing hardship and even finding love again. For this spe- ultimately want to help Kan feel more comfortable in ship with his wife, and how to love himself. In teaching cial set of four episodes, the Fab 5 take their amazing his own skin and turn that shame into pride and pure Makoto in making a famous rice dish with a gooey egg talents to Japan where they go and help a whole new positivity. on top, Antoni shows Makato that cooking for someone set of heroes as they are affectionately referred to as. When the Fab Five first meet with Kan they see that is more than just a preparation of a meal, but an act of Through these four episodes the Fab Five prove that he is not being the fabulous and lively person that he love and devotion in a relationship. loving yourself and others is a universal language that knows he is inside. There is a pressure for him to fol- Tan in his time with Makoto helped him develop a never goes out of style. low the heteronormative instead of letting his true col- greater sense of style with experimentation of brighter In the debut first episode, “Japanese Holiday,” of ors fly. Instantly Tan realizes that Kan does not have colors and bolder looks, but also gave time to talk to their season in Japan, the Fab Five help a middle aged much color in his room closet, besides the shirts he has this man about his relationship with his wife. After woman named Yoko, relearn how to love herself after of Beyonce. Tan in working with Kan helps him dress helping Makoto find his own personal sense of style, the tragic loss of her sister. But before they met Yoko, in a way that is still presentable in his everyday soci- Tan urged him that if he wants his wife to still talk to they spoke with their tour guide, Kiko, about tradition- ety yet also has color and life as Kan does. Bobby helps him, he needs to have the serious conversation with al cultural customs in Japan. Asking questions about Kan live in a space where he can be free and confident. her and ask the questions, “Do you still love me, do you Japan’s cultural differences showcases the importance Antoni teaches Kan how to cook a famous dish called wanna be in this with me?” Commitment and open of learning and adapting to new cultures whilst trav- Yakitori for his lover, Tom but also encourages him to communication is an important part of any successful eling. While the Fab Five often are lighthearted and be proud of his gay identity. and lasting relationship. That was a major lesson that playful, they are attentive and respectful to everything Jonathan helps Kan learn the important lesson that Tan taught Makoto during their time together. Bobby Kiko explains. For example, in Japan it is considered although society is trying to tell him to keep his queer in his moments with Makoto took him to meet some- rude to wear your shoes in doors but respectful to add identity hidden, it is visbility and proudly living your one who practice Ikebana. Ikebana is a thousand year “-son” at the end of someone’s name. Throughout this life that will ultimately set you free. This is a lesson eas- tradition of simple yet elegant japanese flowers. Show- season you can hear the Fab Five refers to the guests as ier than done. Being yourself can be scary and daunt- ing Makoto the flower arrangement speaks to the idea “Yokoson,” “Kanson,” “Keison,” and “Makotoson.” ing if others are telling you that you are not valid. Yet, that in a relationship you need to do gestures like giv- After learning about cultures, The Fab Five teach Jonathan says to him in the episode, “By you living in ing a flower arrangement and showing your partner Yoko how to relearn self-love, self-care, and cope with your truth, you make it easier and better and more and those you love in your life that they are special and the guilt of her sister’s passing. Yoko felt guilty that her possible for other people to live in their truth.” Wheth- mean something to you. sister died in the hospital instead of at home, so in her er LGBTQ+ or not, we are all at our best when we are In one of the most powerful scenes in the entire sea- memory she opened a hospice in her home to care for being our true and honest selves. son, Karamo sat Makoto and his wife down to a session patients who are facing their final days on earth. Yoko Karamo in this episode teaches Kan the lesson that if of Yoga where they release their energy and feelings is so passionate about the hospice she started she gave others may not like you, you need to still like yourself. for each other out. Having this platform and space to up her bedroom and often slept on the floor in the com- He has Kan meet a monk/famous makeup artist named have an open dialogue about their relationship and munity center she is opening up next to her home. The Kodo Nishima who tells Kan his journey of embracing feelings gave Makoto and his wife a chance to recon- Fab Five focused on teaching Yoko that she is worthy of himself as a gay asian man and eventually inspiring cile and rekindle their love, proving that sometimes love and self-love. others by being true to himself in heels and makeup. just a little bit of honesty and clear communication Bobby pulled through with an amazing renovation Living your truth isn’t always easy as Karamo, Kodo can do wonders for a relationship. Along with help- in this episode, he designed the community center to and Kan each speak of facing discrimination and ing in mending the relationship, Jonathan teaches Ma- be accessible to those of all ages and even gave her a shame for being themselves. Karamo teaches Kan that koto about taking time for himself and how although brand new bedroom. When the big reveal occurred living your most honest life will make you feel more he loves his wife he also needs to love himself just as with Yoko’s best friend, she was blown away with the enriched. He extends the lesson further by introduc- much. Through the Fab Five’s help, Makoto rekindled clothes Tan chose for Yoko that the Fab Five joked she ing Kan to local members of the community showing his love with his wife while also showing that any lov- was going to steal Yoko’s new wardrobe. him that even when he feels down and defeated from ing relationship begins with a strong foundation of A main theme occurred throughout this episode society, he has a wonderful and loving family in the honesty, respect, devotion and love for your partner as when talking to Yoko she explained she just “gave up LGBTQ+ community cheering him on and encourag- well as for yourself. on being a woman,” a common Japanese phrase when ing him every single day. Being yourself in a society “Queer Eye: We’re In Japan” is a special set of four referring to women who choose to not fit into the tra- that keeps criticizing queer people for living their best episodes that brings the heartwarming and feel good ditional ideal of Japenese femininity. lives can be hard and damaging, yet having a family qualities that fans expect from a season of “Queer Eye,” Karomo and Jonathan focus on this theme to rede- and community behind you makes the hard times a yet also has a more worldly perspective. It is seen fine what femininity means to Yoko. Kaormo teaches little easier and the good times even brighter and more throughout that although the heros in each “Japan” ep- Yoko the importance of self-care and self-love while vibrant. isode speak a different language and come from a dif- loving others. He talks to her about her sister’s death The third episode focuses on fitting in as the black ferent culture than the Fab Five, they still face similar and how she should work on forgiving herself. Where- sheep in the family. Maga artist Kae, pronounced Kai, issues of us in the United States such as connecting to as, Jonathan gives Yoko a beautiful makeover that still draws many magna characters that focus on what she a romantic partner, body image, and loving yourself. allows her to live simply, redefining what feminism views as the ideal woman. In this episode, Kae shares The success of this season proves that kindness and un- means for her. a room with her sister and is constantly, from what it derstanding can transcend language and cultures.
See any good shows lately? Contact our Arts & Culture Editor at [email protected] THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. PAGE 14 | SPORTS SHURMUR AND GIANTS LOSE BATTLE OF SUPREMACY IN NY talent that is Barkley, managed to only JARED KISH Sports Editor rush for one yard on 13 carries against the Jets. The Giants running back has failed to even come close to his rookie season and has simply regressed. Week 10 of the NFL saw the battle Barkley was seen leaving the X-Ray of big brother versus little brother with room after the game and when asked the New York Giants taking on the New if he was X-Rayed, he answered with York Jets, in what would be the battle of “next question.” It is clear that Barkley supremacy for New York football. is a mess, frustrated, and his ankle is Neither fan base has been happy still bothering him, but if he isn’t 100%, with their teams this year, but expecta- the Giants need to shut him down. tions weren’t high to begin with. How- There is absolutely no reason to risk ever, the Jets came into the game as the further injury with Barkley on a 2-8 worst team in football coming off a loss team that is abysmal. to Miami, and the Giants responded Pat Shurmur’s seat is definitely with “hold my beer.” hot, but the one seat that is flaming is In a 34-27 loss to the Jets in the defensive coordinators James Bettcher. Meadowlands on Sunday, the Giants Somehow, someway, the Giants defense need to re-evaluate themselves. Not gave up 27 points to a Jet offense whose only does the loss show the incompe- quarterback was “seeing ghosts” two tence of head coach Pat Shurmur, the weeks ago. What’s even worse, is the problems for the Giants that have been Giants defense made the Jets offense consistent throughout the season, re- look like a well-oiled machine which is ally shined against Adam Gase and the enough to question Bettcher’s job in its hapless Jets. own right. When rookie quarterback Daniel It would be easy for the Giants to Jones was drafted Giants fans were use Bettcher as the scapegoat firing this calling for GM Dave Gentleman’s head. week, but there is no question if that However, all things considering, Jones were to happen, the firing would be to- PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR arguably played his best game of the tally justified. The Giants have turned into the laughing stock of the NFL. season against the Jets going 26-40 with The Jets points total for the season 308 yards and four touchdown passes. are 16, 3, 14, 6, 24, 0, 15, 18, and now Despite the good play from Jones 34. Previously, the Jets have managed ans and rookies, but if DeAndre Baker’s in the fourth quarter. The Giants then Sunday, he is still mightily struggling to only score eight offensive touch- play throughout the first 10 weeks tells found themselves in a 4th and 1 and with hanging onto the football. In the downs through their first eight games. you anything about Bettcher’s coach- ended up punting the ball away on third quarter, Jets safety Jamal Adams For those people who struggle in math, ing, it is simply that he can’t. their own 39-yard line. In that situa- blitzed the Giants QB and ripped the Gang Green’s offense averages one The same problems amongst the Gi- tion, it shouldn’t even be a question you ball out of Jones’ hands and returned touchdown per game. They scored four ants defense have been apparent week go for it there. If you don’t get it, so be it 25 yards for a touchdown. It was the offensive touchdowns against the Gi- after week. It’s on Bettcher to correct it, but if you do your still alive. Instead eighth time Jones had fumbled the foot- ants defense. If that alone isn’t enough them and he hasn’t. The corners are the Giants received the ball back with ball in his last four games. to get Bettcher fired, I don’t know what getting beat right off the line, the safe- seconds left as the clock just ran out. I understand Jones is a rookie and else the Giants front office needs to see. ties are allowing huge 50-60-yard plays, The Giants head coach stressed with that comes growing pains, but this These defensive numbers against and the defense as a whole can’t tackle urgency going into the game with the isn’t a pain anymore. This is a full-on the Jets don’t tell the whole story but to save their life. For those reasons, I Jets. What urgency did this team show? flesh wound that is bleeding profusely tell you what you need to know. Bet- don’t think it’s ridiculous to question They came out flatter than a pancake and the Giants can’t seem to stitch it tcher’s defense this season has given Bettcher’s job. and completely flopped. Shurmur also shut. up 289 total points in 10 games. That As much as Giants fans call for it, continues to reiterate that despite los- The coaching staff needs to find a means the defense allows on average Shurmur won’t be fired in season. If ing every week, the Giants are on the remedy to cure Jones’s butterfingers 28.9 points a game. They are on pace to anything, he’ll be gone at the end of the right path. but that was the least of their problems give up 462 points which would be the year. Which he rightfully should be, the on Sunday afternoon. most the franchise has given up in 53 man is 7-19 in his tenure with Big Blue Continue reading at thesnapper.com For the second week in a row, Sa- years. and his play calling is atrocious. quon Barkley had minimal if not no Granted, Bettcher was dealt a bad Shurmur decided he would waste impact on the game. The generational hand of players mixed between veter- all his timeouts with four minutes left Millersville hangs tough against No. 15 Kutztown Golden Bears
CALEB WOLFE 24-10 lead at the end of the first half. But they played hard. Even the last drive, finding a Staff Writer The Marauder offense continued to struggle in way to get in, muscling it in the end zone was good the third quarter, as they were unable to score. Mean- to see.” Millersville Football competed against the un- while the Golden Bears were able to drive down the Wide receiver Evan Morrill had a notable game, defeated, and fifteenth nationally ranked, Kutztown field and score a short running touchdown. The only as he played four different positions throughout the Golden Bears last Saturday. What should have been a consolation for the Marauders would be a blocked matchup. Alongside his normal position he played blowout was instead one of the higher scoring losses extra-point. quarterback, running back, and long snapper as well. for the Marauders this season. Then in the fourth quarter the Marauders turned Coach J.C. Morgan had something to say about In fact, the first drive of the game saw an amaz- the ball over deep in their own territory, which set the senior athlete as well, “He’ll do anything for the ing start for the Marauders. The offense drove down the Golden Bears up to score another short running team. That’s what we love about him. He was run- the field and scored a 40 yard touchdown pass from touchdown. After their first possession the Maraud- ning around on third down then snapping the ball for Shank to Newerls. However on the first play of their ers offense had a primarily stagnant game, yet co- a punt. He scores a touchdown then short snaps for second possession, Colin Shank was hit hard. This incidentally they were able to find success on their the PAT. It’s great to have somebody like him. The one caused him to lose the football, and go down on the last possession of the game. After a short drive of thing that gets lost a little bit is him moving around field with an injury that removed him from the game. 21-yards, Evan Morrill powered a 14-yard run into and playing different positions, it’s helped his under- In his absence the offense struggled, and the defense the end-zone. The Golden Bears would then run out standing of the offense and that will be big for him allowed two touchdowns. the clock, and leave 37-17 as the final score. moving forward as a wide receiver.” For the majority of the second quarter neither Though the loss is another tough blow for the The Marauders head home for their final game of offense could breach the end-zone. Both teams were team, and injuries once again played a factor in such, the season, as they host the Mercyhurst Lakers. Kick- only able to kick a single field goal each.Then with coach J.C. Morgan kept his head held high, “We have off is set to begin at 12:00 p.m Saturday. less than two minutes on the clock the Golden Bears to find a way to rise above it. We played hard but scored a short touchdown pass, which added to their didn’t have a lot offensively after Bear went down.
Got a passion for the game? Contact our Sports Editor at [email protected] PAGE 15 | SPORTS THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2019. BEARS’ WIN TELLS If you can’t take MORE THAN the heat, get out WHAT MEETS THE EYE of the Kitchens! in his back. They were Braunecker made an im- NICHOLAS ISTVANIC MATT HORNER good enough to beat a pact as well, making a Staff Writer Staff Writer team down to its third- diving touchdown string running back, at catch late in the second The Bears aren’t so bad least in their own home quarter to put the Bears Entering the 2019 season, the as to lose five games in a stadium. They were good up 7-6. Adam Shaheen Cleveland Browns had sky-high row. Their comical four- enough to hit the almost was officially ruled a expectations for the first time game streak of medioc- unthinkable 20-point healthy scratch after they in recent memory; they have a rity is finally finished mark against one of the had finally seen enough blossoming young quarterback, after they squeezed out a league’s worst defenses. from the former second one of the best wide receivers 20-13 win against the Li- Detroit couldn’t take round pick. in the league, and a brand-new ons’ second string quar- advantage of what was This past week, Mitch head coach in Freddie Kitchens. terback at Soldier Field an awful day for Bears’ Trubisky let his frustra- Freddie Kitchens, who took over on Sunday afternoon. cornerback Kyle Fuller, tions be known about the as offensive coordinator mid- The Bears established the disappearing act put criticism of his then 3-5 way through last season, was themselves, albeit frus- on again by Khalil Mack, team, telling critics that handed the keys to a Ferrari and tratingly, as a team that is Cody Whitehair’s inabil- they “really don’t know has managed to burn that Fer- at least something better ity to perform shotgun who we are.” After the rari to ashes. than the backups of the snaps in his move back contest, Nagy preached Through eight games, the NFL, if only for one day. to the center position the same and what it Browns sit at a meager 2-6 and The win didn’t stop and Nagy’s poor deci- means moving forward are dead last in the AFC North. them from celebrating sion making, which both for his Bears. While there is a multitude of not losing, as the glass is gave Matt Prater a 54- “I love how the guys reasons for Cleveland’s strug- always half full in Head yard field goal chance in are believing in each oth- gles, the majority of the blame Coach Matt Nagy’s uni- the second quarter, and er,” said Nagy. “It’s part has been placed on Kitchens. verse. They reopened to call a pass play on a of who we are.” Prior to coaching for the the infamous “Club Dub” third-and-one with eight The Bears this year Browns, Kitchens worked for in their locker room and minutes left in the game have been a woeful dis- the Arizona Cardinals and Dal- even turned back on the that resulted in a sack appointment after fin- las Cowboys as an offensive po- evil televisions at Halas and gave the Lions life. ishing 12-4 last season, sition coach. But in his prior NFL Hall. It’s a step closer to rel- bottoming out after start- experience, he has never had Mitchell Trubisky had evancy in the football ing 3-1 in what was a anything resembling the respon- about a solid quarters world, better than what misleading indicator of sibilities that the Browns have worth of decent quarter- could have been but not what they were. Don’t be placed upon him; he was never back play that reminded even close to encourag- fooled, a resurrection of even a play-caller during his us of happier days, which ing enough to believe this season is still wholly days coaching college football. was enough to hush the they can win against the improbable, if not im- I have had the opportunity to boo birds from the home Rams in the national possible, to see coming. watch most of Cleveland’s games crowd and put a hearty spotlight next Sunday They did show, however, this season and I even attended feeling in the chests of night. that their belief in each the game against the Seahawks. Bears’ fans for the first Nick Kwiatkoski’s great other extends beyond Ever since their week one bout time in over a month. game filling in for the in- what their critics seem to against the Tennessee Titans, The only unsettling feel- jured Danny Trevathan, think. fans began to see the cracks ing stemmed from Tarik who left after a grue- “You have to keep hav- starting to form. Baker Mayfield, Cohen’s weird decision to some arm dislocation, ing that unwavering the young Browns quarterback, has been in awful form and is make a silent gesture to begs the question as to faith,” said Trubisky. his own home crowd af- why he hasn’t earned tied for the most interceptions ter scoring a touchdown, more playing time rotat- “Sticking together, find- in the NFL; he has thrown 12 in- which shows just how ing in after his breakout ing a way.” terceptions in eight games this A team that is exhal- year, compared to only 14 inter- dysfunctional they had game against the Vikings PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA become in recent weeks. a month ago. ing a huge sigh of relief ceptions all of last year. The Bears were good Kwiatkoski finished after getting to 4-5, the It is extremely unusual to Freddie Kitchens’ job remains in question enough to beat Jeff with eight tackles, an Bears can take comfort see a head coach call their own after the Browns dissapointing start to the Driskel, who filled in at interception and a sack, in knowing that they are plays; this responsibility lies season. quarterback after Mat- stuffing the stat sheet still better off than some, with the offensive and defensive thew Stafford was held and providing a spark on for whatever that means. coordinators. But, for some odd out with broken bones defense. Tight End Ben reason, Kitchens has refused to all season long by this coaching staff has hand over play-calling duties and his been utterly shocking. struggles as a head coach have worsened Sitting at 2-6 and staring down the with every passing week. With Kitchens barrel of another disappointing season, worried about calling the plays and the Freddie Kitchens’ job security becomes normal responsibilities of a head coach, increasingly unstable with every pass- he has put Mayfield in terrible positions ing week. Kitchens has failed to utilize to succeed and the offense has struggled the talent he inherited on this team, he mightily because of it. has somehow gotten the franchise quar- During my visit to FirstEnergy Stadium terback to digress, and has driven the in Cleveland to see the Browns square off Browns into the ground. against the Seahawks, I witnessed some Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman re- of the worst coaching incompetence in ported that Freddie Kitchens could pos- my 20 years of life. sibly be canned before the season’s end. The Browns were up 20-12 with less As a Browns fan, I would be very in favor than two minutes in the first half and of this decision. were in the red zone threatening to score The Browns front office botched this again, but Kitchens called a pass play head coach hire and, as a result, the or- with all three timeouts left and Mayfield ganization has most likely been set back threw an interception. The Seahawks one to two years because of this mistake. then proceeded to score and went into Freddie Kitchens is one of the worst halftime down only one point. head coaches in recent memory, and the After the game, Kitchens was asked Browns should rid themselves of him as about the monumental blunder and here quickly as possible. was his response: “I thought about scor- It is no longer a question of IF he gets ing using my three timeouts, and scoring fired, but instead a matter of WHEN he again” gets fired. As a football fanatic, this response made me absolutely sick to my stomach. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA The ineptitude that has been on display Mitchell Trubisky leads Bears back to winning ways.
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The women’s team also WEEKEND started their season this past weekend, as they opened up with games BRIAN MARKLEY recorded four assists and three steals. against No. 22 Glenville Associate Sports Editor Coach Casey Stitzel was impressed State and Urbana. with Williams’ debut. The Marauders had a “Khari is as talented as anyone in tough opening opponent Millersville’s men’s basketball team our league. He is coming along, trying in Glenville State, who led opened up their season this past week- to learn our system. He is going to be the nation in scoring last end on the road, starting with a game a really good player. He’s exactly what season with 102 points per Friday night against Fairmont State and we needed to bring in. We asked a lot game and went 30-3. They then visiting Notre Dame (OH). of him tonight: score the ball and guard also made it to the second The Marauders were off to a strong the best player on the other team. He round of the NCAA tourna- start in the first few minutes of the played the whole game but we’d like ment. game against Fairmont State. They to get his minutes to 31 or 32. Some of The Marauders stuck got off to a quick 21-4 lead and would those shots he took late came up a little with the Pioneers through maintain that lead through a majority short because his legs were tired. But the first quarter, but a of the first half, along with forcing six when we get the full lineup that won’t strong second quarter for turnovers. effect him as much.” Glenville State put them A strategic timeout called by the Fal- While it was a tough loss, the Maraud- ahead big. The Pioneers cons hindered the fast-paced Maraud- ers had no time to mope on it. They went on a 9-0 run, and ers offense, and they struggled to regain would have an opportunity to bounce the Marauders were now that pace. back the next day against Notre Dame down 12. The Marauders got away from their (OH). The Pioneers would ex- game, committing 13 fouls in the last The Marauders would give them- pand their lead even more 15 minutes of play in the first half, and selves a 41-35 lead at the half, but before halftime, scoring 26 Fairmont State would make this a game. would really up the tempo right out of points within the last five The Falcons cut the Marauder lead to 14 the break. The Marauders would start minutes of the first half. points at half. the second half on a 10-2 run and would The Marauders just could The Marauders continued to find suc- run up their lead to 18 points with 13 not keep up with the high- cess on the offensive side of the ball, minutes left to play. powered Pioneers offense. and they gave themselves a 73-59 lead Notre Dame would pull within 12 However, Millersville re- with just under 12 minutes to play. points, but the Marauders’ improved fused to fold and played Fairmont State then went on an 11-2 second half offense would see them solid defense throughout run in just two minutes, getting them fend off any attempt at a Notre Dame the second half, limiting PHOTO COURTESY OF MU ATHLETICS Glenville State to only 53 right back into the game once again. comeback, making six of their next sev- Lauren Lister brings the ball up the court. With two Marauders fouling out during en shots for a 13-4 run. This strong run second half points. Fairmont State’s amazing run, Millers- would secure the win for the Maraud- Freshman guard Mor- ville found themselves short-handed ers. gan Debeary led the Ma- for the remainder of the game, and did Sophomore guard Jaden Faulkner rauders in scoring with The Blue Knights maintained their it show. recorded a double-double, scoring 30 12 points. Redshirt sopho- lead throughout most of the second The Marauders lead was now four, points and gathering 11 boards. Soph- more guard Atiya McDonald added 10 half, but a late surge from the Ma- and they were able to put together a omore forward Justin Nwosu also re- points and was 50% shooting from the rauders cut the lead to two points. couple defensive stops. However, their corded a double-double with 10 points field. Millersville wasn’t able to maintain attempt to drain the clock failed as they and 10 rebounds of his own. Williams Head coach Mary Fleig was pleased this momentum, and they ended up were forced to put up two bad shots scored 10 points on five shots and add- by her team’s performance against losing by 12. as the shot clock whined down, giving ed five rebounds. one of the top team in division II bas- Three Marauders finished with Fairmont State a chance. Millersville recorded 44 rebounds as ketball. double-digit points in scoring. Junior The Falcons would go down the floor a team and won the rebound battle on “Glenville State is a very good divi- guard Lauren Lister recorded 26 and hit a clutch three, making the Ma- back-to-back nights. sion II team and they play an entirely points, three steals and four rebounds. rauder lead one. Millersville would go “He did a great job of facilitating and different style of basketball. Having to Junior guard Olivia Mottern tallied down and drain the shot clock once getting angles to score at the rim. When overcome that, our kids did a really 17 points and five rebounds. Junior again, but the result was the same. Fair- he gets the defender on his hip he is nice job. We didn’t block out very well guard Ty Taylor added 13 points and mont State had the ball with eight sec- tough to guard. He had some rebounds and we missed some free throws. We five rebounds. onds to play. and put-backs as well. He did a great gave up a lot of points there and those “We just weren’t defending today. They would put up a three that would job shutting down the kid that hurt us are things we can work on and con- They scored too many points in the miss, but the rebound would be banked in the first half. That was a big step for trol. They’re such a fast-paced team paint. Our defense was trying to clog in, giving Fairmont State the one-point him to do it on the defensive end,” coach that we got caught up with it a few up the middle and they were able to advantage. Millersville’s last hope was a Stitzel said on Faulkner’s performance. times. We definitely did some good shoot from the outside,” Fleig said on prayer three, but it wouldn’t go, and the “We talked about a couple things at things. Some of the new kids went in the lack of defense against Urbana. Marauders dropped a game that they the half. The biggest thing was getting and really played. They didn’t play It’s still early for the Marauders, should have won. stops. we were a good defensive team scared. It was a great learning situa- who are still trying to find their iden- The decisions late in the game on the last year, keeping teams in the 50s and tion.” tity early on. Coach Fleig believes her offensive side of the ball felt conserva- low 60s. I wanted to get back to that. The Marauders had another op- team will get where they need to be. tive, and it ultimately led to additional (Notre Dame) shot 32 percent from the portunity against the Urbana Blue “Right now, I just think we’re still chances for Fairmont State. field. With our offensive firepower, if Knights the following day. finding out where our strengths are Millersville’s strong showing in the we defend and beat teams on the glass The Marauders fell behind early in and where are weaknesses are. We first half dwindled in the second half. like we did today we will be tough to the first quarter, but a big 14-0 run just have to keep getting better.” The Marauders shot 17-34 in the first beat. And right now we aren’t close to gave Millersville an eight-point lead The Marauders will travel to Chest- half from the field, including 5-11 from where we can be offensively,” Stitzel within the closing moments of the first nut Hill tonight to square off against three. However, in the second half, the said. quarter. The Marauders maintained the Griffins. Marauders went 10-26 and 4-17 from The Marauders make their home de- the lead through most of the second three. but tonight against Wilmington at Pucil- quarter until a turnover sparked an Junior guard Khari Williams had a lo Gym. 8-0 run from the Blue Knights, tying strong Millersville debut, scoring 23 the game at 29 a piece. points on 8-17 shooting. Williams also