Abbygale Hockenberry – A&E Editor
The intro was by far my favorite scene in the entire movie. The screen is black, and we hear a person moaning. I am convinced someone is having a good time, but then I start to wonder as the sounds continue. What sounded like a noise of pleasure suddenly turned into a sound of someone being hurt. Then the camera reveals a man being hung, and it is the sound of his last moments. My jaw dropped, and I gasped out loud. I went into this film with high expectations a...

I am so tired of homophobia. 
It is an obvious sentiment, yet it is one that does not seem to get any better with passing time. In fact, it only gets worse. 
On Feb. 9, the National Park Service removed the historical rainbow flag from Christopher Park, where the Stonewall National Monument is located. 



Christopher Park is across the street from The Stonewall Inn, which is credited as the birthplace of the modern gay righ...

Shippensburg University’s Feminists of Shippensburg hosted a game of “Jeopardy” on Feb. 16 to promote their club and teach the SU community about historical feminists. 
The event took place in CUB 119. The room was filled with an excited energy, as the three teams clapped and cheered with every correct answer. 
The “Jeopardy” categories were powerful princesses, Black history, pop culture and influential leaders. Each question gave a summary of the accomplishments and background of a notable wom...

The Shippensburg University chapter of the Frederick Douglas Institute hosted its second annual paint and sip night as part of the university’s Black History Month celebrations. 
On Thursday night, students gathered to paint and sip mocktails in McFeely’s. 
The event kicked off with FDI President Taniya Fuller welcoming the attendees and saying a few words about FDI and its mission.



“It’s an academic organization that cal...

Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month is a relatively new addition to the calendar. It began with the #IKNOWMARFAN campaign, run by the Marfan Foundation in 2017. 
The Marfan Foundation is an organization dedicated to providing education and patient support, along with funding research on Marfan syndrome and related disorders. 
The #IKNOWMARFAN campaign consisted of both social media and grassroots events. Local events were hosted by Marfan syndrome community groups throughout the U.S. with the goal o...

Shippensburg University’s Activities Programming Board (APB) hosted the Grow Your Career event alongside the Career Center as a part of their “4 U Week” on Jan. 23 in the CUB Great Hall. 
The event offered students an opportunity to plant a flower in a small vase that could be decorated with markers. A large variety of seeds was offered, with everything from sunflowers to cilantro. 
“I wanted something where students could take it home with them and watch it grow as they grow throughout the seme...