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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 3 days, 16 hours ago
Millersville STEM program in jeopardy following lawsuit
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 5 days, 8 hours ago
Medical jet leaves seven dead after crash in Philadelphia
Kaya Wagner Staff Writer Friday evening, a Medevac jet crashed in a busy Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, killing at least seven and injuring nineteen others. It has been confirmed by the Federal Aviation Commission that the plane, a forty-three-year-old Learjet 55, took off at 6:30 p.m. from Northeast Philadelphia airport en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, and crashed shortly after. The crash occurred on Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, near the Roosevelt Mall. It has also been confirmed that Philadelphia air traffic control tried to reach the doomed plane, but an operator responded to a question, “What’s going on down there?” by responding, “We have lost the aircraft. We’re not exactly sure what happened, so we’re trying to figure it out.” At a press conference on Saturday morning, Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that all six on the medical plane had not survived the crash. On the plane were a pediatric patient from Shriener’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, the patient’s mother, and a four-person flight crew. At least one other person was in a car that passed due to the accident. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also gave thanks to first responders. He said Saturday morning, “This is not just a group of emergency response professionals working together at the state, local and federal level, this is neighbors working together to look out for one another.” President Donald Trump also responded to the crash on Friday night. In a post to social media app Truth Social the president wrote, “So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged. First Responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all.” Little is known about what caused the crash, the total extent of injuries of those […] “Medical jet leaves seven dead after crash in Philadelphia”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 5 days, 8 hours ago
Trump uses D.C. midair collision as ammo toward diversity initiatives
Sevan Sinton News Editor Wednesday, Jan. 29 saw 64 passengers and crew aboard American Eagle Flight 5342 lose their lives after a midair collision with an Army helicopter, which was carrying three soldiers on a training flight above the Potomac River. One day later, President Donald J. Trump issued a memo titled “Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety,” which aims to force the Federal Aviation Administration to “assess damage that had been done” by former President Joe Biden’s “DEI and woke policies.” The president even threw jabs at former President Barack Obama and the Biden administration for “putting policy first” before safety. “FAA diversity push includes focus on hiring people with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities,” President Trump stated in a briefing. “And they want them in, and they want them. They can be air traffic controllers. I don’t think so.” Despite Trump’s comments, no evidence has been found that diversity, equity, and inclusion were the cause of the crash. Investigators found that short-staffing within the control tower may have been the cause. At the time of the crash, one controller was managing both helicopters and airplanes from the airport, a job that usually is done by two or more people. The crash came one week after Trump signed executive orders to slash funding for DEI programs within the federal government, an ongoing Republican effort that Trump spearheaded prior to the 2024 presidential election. “Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying,” wrote Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on X. “Time for the President to show actual leadership and explain what […] “Trump uses D.C. midair collision as ammo toward diversity initiatives”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 5 days, 8 hours ago
Sanders, Kennedy Jr. exchange remarks in key confirmation hearings
Sevan Sinton News Editor Former presidential candidate and Trump appointee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a two-day bombardment of questioning from senate leaders in pursuit of his confirmation to become Head of the Department of Health and Human Services; a nomination he received from President Donald Trump in November. Kennedy fended off questions from the Senate’s Finance and Health Committees, who lunged at Kennedy’s previous comments regarding topics such as vaccines, abortion, and government corruption. “I want to make sure the Committee is clear about a few things. News reports have claimed that I am anti-vaccine or anti-industry. Well, I am neither; I am pro-safety,” read Kennedy’s testimony. “All of my kids are vaccinated, and I believe vaccines have a critical role in healthcare.” Despite Kennedy’s testimony, in a 2023 interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters Kennedy explicitly stated, “I do believe that autism comes from vaccines . . . you know, all I have said about vaccines, we should have good science.” Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) pushed on the topic, quoting the aforementioned interview and saying, “You talk about the need to be science-based . . . what studies have you utilized to come to the conclusion that vaccines cause autism?” “I wouldn’t rest on a single study, all studies can be used in different methodologies,” Kennedy responded. “I have asked to put into the record 16 studies, done by scientists and doctors all over the world, saying that vaccines do not cause autism,” stated Sanders while showing the paper to Kennedy. “Are you happy now?” Kennedy’s inconsistencies also arose in questions regarding his stance on abortion, where Sanders grilled Kennedy on his “flip” on the issue of abortion, “A year and a half ago you went to New Hampshire . . . you talked about [the] government should not tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her own body,” recounted Sanders. “I have never seen any major political flip on that issue quite as quickly as you did when Trump asked you to become HHS secretary.” On the issue of healthcare, Sanders asked Kennedy if he will “fight to do what every other major country does” and support universal healthcare for all. “I will make America healthier than other countries in the world right now,” Kennedy shot back. “It’s a simple question, Bobby,” responded Sanders, pawing at Kennedy’s vague answer. “And by the way, Bernie, the problem of corruption is not just in the federal agency, it’s in Congress too. Almost all the members of the board are accepting money, including yourself, millions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry,” added Kennedy, which drew applause and cheers from the crowd. “I ran for president, like you. I got millions and millions of contributions,” said Sanders amid the applause. “They did not come from the executives, not one nickel of PAC money from the pharmaceutical industry, they came from workers.” According to Sanders’ career campaign finance summary, out of $12,000,000 from “Health Professionals,” only $99,554 came from PACs. The committee is scheduled to vot […] “Sanders, Kennedy Jr. exchange remarks in key confirmation hearings”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Homan, Wiles among Trump cabinet appointeesSevan Sinton Associate News Editor President-elect Donald Trump has begun appointing his cabinet at a record pace, but not without backlash and controversy. The President-elect appointments include notables such as former rival Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, independent turned Trump-backer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health & Human Services, as well as billionaire tech-mogul Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created “Department of Government Efficiency.” “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” wrote Trump in a statement. Trump has also appointed Tom Homan, a former ICE official under Trump’s first term, to the position of overseeing border control under the unofficial “border czar” title. “Tom Homan will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” Trump wrote in a statement, “there is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders.” Homan has recently gone viral on social media platforms in a video featuring him fending off fierce questions from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Homan is credited for being an architect for the controversial family separation policy and Project 2025. Trump has also appointed Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, who will be the first woman to ever hold the position. The full list of appointees includes: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense Matt Gaetz, Attorney General Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health & Human Services Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Elise Stefanik, Ambassador to the United Nations Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff Elon Musk, Department of Government Efficiency Vivek Ramaswamy, Department of Government Efficiency Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, CIA Director Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy to the Middle East Tom Homan, Border czar Dan Scavino, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Certain appointees will need Senate confirmation, but with Republicans firmly in control of 53 seats, it is expected that most if not all of the app […] “Homan, Wiles among Trump cabinet appointees”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 2 months, 3 weeks ago
November’s first Millersville borough meeting
Syan Swanger Staff Writer On Nov.12, the Millersville Borough Council held its first meeting of November. The meeting began with a presentation from Blue Rock Regional Fire District’s representative, Phil Lastowski, regarding the fire district budget for 2025. Lastowski promptly stated that in the 13 years the Blue Rock Fire Company has been in business, they have never once asked for an increase to their budget. Blue Rock Fire Company was founded in 2012 when four local fire stations combined. During that merger, the company inherited eight million dollars of debt. The fire company employees have worked tirelessly over the last 13 years to bring that debt down to zero. Lastowski explains that there are a couple of reasons the fire district is finally asking for an increase in its budget. Primarily, the cost to actually run the company has risen significantly over the past several years. The cost of radios, gear, and worker’s insurance is much more than it was in 2012. Another reason the company is asking for more money is because 45% of calls Blue Rock firefighters have responded to in the last year have been false alarms. That is a lot of wasted time and materials for the fire district. The council unanimously agreed to move forward with Blue Rock’s request for $8,000. The Borough Council also heard two land petitions from Student Lodging Inc. and Loft Company partnership. Isaac Wakefield, representative for Student Lodging Inc., negotiated with the council to allow Student Lodging Inc. specific building rights for a plot of land on East College Avenue. The 25 acres owned by Student Lodging Inc. has been devoted for residential use by the Borough. However, Student Lodging Inc. has found this land to be unsuitable for building and wants to take it in another direction. They proposed the construction of a solar energy facility for the three acres that could be built on. Currently, under the Borough’s zoning ordinance, this type of development is not allowed. The solar energy facility would benefit the University, sending electricity to Shenks and Reighard Hall. After hearing Wakefield’s proposition, the council agreed to pass the petition onto the Borough solicitor for review after certain changes were made. The council was also approached by representatives from the Loft Company. The Loft is a nonprofit community resource center. They hand out food, clothes, household supplies, and hygiene products to the Penn Manor community. They also partner with local businesses to offer counseling, mental health and addiction resources, family services, and health clinics. They help 1,000 people weekly through their services. The Loft wants to build its main office on an abandoned lot on Charlotte Street, but like for Student Lodging Inc. this development is not allowed under current zoning codes. One member of the Borough council previously worked very closely with the Loft Company and heavily pushed for the petition to go through. The petition passed and the Loft Company was given the green light to build their commu […] “November’s first Millersville borough meeting”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 3 months ago
State Senate Candidate Trex Proffitt speaks on the 2024 US Elections
Michael Keehan Staff Writer After an election season tumultuous even for the tumultuous standards of election seasons, many are wondering how any of this could’ve been predicted, and what to do moving forward. Last Sunday, I spoke with Trexler “Trex” Proffitt, who was the Democratic nominee for the 13th District in Pennsylvania’s State Senate. An educator in Lancaster who lost his transgender son George to bullying and drug abuse, Proffitt ran a campaign on inclusivity and helping the people of Lancaster. Despite losing the race to Republican incumbent Scott Martin, Proffitt made a positive impact on the Lancaster community with his positive attitude and optimistic outlook for the future of Pennsylvania during his campaign. Here’s just part of what he had to say in our interview: Michael Keehan: So, Mr. Proffitt. Should I refer to you as that or just Trex? Trexler? T-Rex? Trex Proffitt: Trex is good. As for T-Rex, we tried that, and it was very successful for getting good name recognition. MK: I guess my first question is how have you been feeling about the results of the last election? Not just with your race, but with the federal, state, and other local elections? TP: Undeniable that we were all hit with a red vote, feel like that’s a wake-up call to find what’s driving folks in that direction, will it be delivered? The rights and freedoms frame that I and Kamala Harris were using was not as strong as the economic grievance frame, blaming immigrants was something I didn’t even want to talk about, nor was promising goodies. MK: And is there anything you think Democrats could’ve done differently, or do you think they did the best they could with a bad deck? TP: We did what we could’ve done. Over the last five months, both Kamala and I had a very short runway for this election. And the problems we’re seeing this week are coming from decades of leaving people behind on the economic front and income inequality. There’s a real divergence between the 1%, and Democrats have failed to capture that anxiety. Four things being childcare, healthcare, education, elder care, never go down in price, and we should be fixing that. People looked to take it out of someone, and they took it on the incumbents. MK: Let’s switch over to your campaign. How do you feel about it? TP: I’m incredibly proud of what me and my team accomplished with very little backing. Our launch party was June 26th, we pushed hard, knocking on doors, dropping mail, sending texts, creating and speaking at town halls. As a new candidate, it wasn’t supposed to happen. We got so many more voters than we expected. MK: What made you desire to run for State Senate? TP: So, you might know this. The State Senate is Republican-controlled, and it’s the only state Senate in the nation with a Democratic House and Republican Senate, and while they’re compensated, they can’t get much done. They got the budget passed, that’s good. But there’s still a lot that needs to be done, and I wanted to flip the Senate. In terms of personally running, this was the office available, and I wanted to make a difference, and I want to keep running. MK: What kind of political future do you hope for both your children and other children in the state of Pennsylvania? TP: We have to fix the education system, pulling funding for education, higher-ed, and technical training. When all those are doing well, people are staying and working here, correlating to funding in education. They correlate with safer communities, retention of skilled workers, and a prosperous economy. We also have to stand up for inclusivity. We need people to move here. I’ve worked with a lot of immigrants, and all of them want to contribute. For that, we have to be open to them. MK: You mention your involvement in education, with years of experience as both a business professor and middle school history teacher. How do you think that influenced your political outlook? TP: I spent every day thinking about how to help our next generation. So I’m old, a lot of problems from climate to civil rights aren’t gonna affect me as a cishet white man. But the next generation will. I see myself suited to help the next generation with my experience, and want to push it to a greater scale. I didn’t want to stop being a teacher, but I want to help 13 million people. It’s a little bit of practice what you preach, and it makes you a better teacher and student to have an open mind. MK: You started teaching history and civics to middle schoolers in 2016. The kids you first taught have voted for the first time in this election. How do you feel about that? TP: I’m so excited that they get to vote. I hope they made informed choices based on our teaching. I’ve always been a patriot that looks at history in an honest and critical way. America is not perfect, but it’s becoming better. And I hope they took that to the voting booth. We wouldn’t wanna go back to any previous years and call it an improvement. I hope they’re involved, make their voices heard, and get organized in their community. MK: Describe your experience on the campaign trail, and what it was like interacting with voters in your first run for public office. TP: I loved every aspect of it. I break it down into three things, I got to meet new friends and connect to old friends. In life, it’s a great excuse to do that. Everywhere I went, it was my job to talk to issues that mattered. I really valued being able to do that, asking what’s important to you, and what their suggestions may be. You’re always talking about the future when you talk about what progress looks like. I was an agent in optimism. And a savvy political operator would’ve said not to touch on controversial issues, but we didn’t touch on that, and we touched on who’s gonna look out for you. MK: What do you believe voters in Lancaster are looking for? TP: I think they’re looking for predictability. Fairness. They’re looking for some sense of progress for them and their family. You could say that about any voter of any affiliation. At the end of the day, we all share the same values. A lot of times, it’s about safety, about the economic woes and economic dislocation. They experienced it as it was hitting them hard, it was severe but it wasn’t for them as it was for the unhoused and those seeking medical care. When people experience rapid inflation, it creates uncertainty. MK: What do you hope to see in Pennsylvania over the next few years? TP: I’m not gonna give up. I’m helping others get elected, I’ll run where appropriate. I hope to see a Pennsylvania that is welcoming, fair, and prosperous. MK: LGBTQ+ freedoms were a very important talking point for your campaign. You’ve spoken on how the death of your son George affected you and your desire to protect other members of the queer community. What do you think is the most important way everyday people can protect the freedoms of queer friends and family? TP: Tough one. First, let me say the LGBTQ+ community is bigger than one may think. There is a source of mutual support within the LGBTQ+ community but with bullying, harassment, and the decade of inclusivity in public spaces. We’re in for a rough road. On the subject of common talking points, I don’t think there’s a lot of trans female athletes, and there never will be. But there will be a lot of talk and lawmaking about it, and more lies and ignorance. Which will affect already marginalized communities. MK: There are various anti-LGBTQ+ groups in the state of Pennsylvania, one of which is the Independence Law Center, which I previously covered for their influence over school boards in Pennsylvania such as in Penn Manor near Millersville, where the ILC was hired last August and will be pushing anti-LGBTQ+ policies next January. What do you know about these groups and how to counter them? TP: It’s funded by Christian nationalists, so it offers its services for free to bring out chaos in communities that didn’t care about these issues. It’s a strategy to keep neighbors fighting with neighbors so they don’t address bigger issues. So, five years ago, school boards didn’t think much about transgender students, until now when they got involved. This strategy is a straight-forward attempt to sew disinformation to gain power. What they want is to trick school boards to adopt unfair policies, which will cause a case that will go to the Supreme Court, that will assert Christian extremism and the law of the land. MK: Lancaster County is a Republican stronghold, having not elected a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964. This is mostly due to the large rural population, which counters the blue city and ten institutions of higher learning. Is there anything you believe Democrats can do to swing favor in the county? TP: We are scheduled to turn purple in twelve years, mainly thanks to Medical Education majors. They are excited to move to beautiful, inexpensive college towns with good athletic and cultural opportunities. Millersville and Penn Manor is a great place to look, and we will change because the higher-educated voters moving in will support Democratic policies. It is also a retirement destination. Lancaster is getting more residents from blue districts. We need to win the city and Lancaster Township, but those and other areas are shifting. If you get five, six, or seven areas, you’ll outweigh the rural counties. Any responsible candidate would try to speak for rural voters, but the increase in urban and suburban votes will allow us to win. But kids are harassed and dying, so we have to ask soon, which is why I pushed this so soon, and getting a data point on the 60-40 county to see how far we are from getting purple. MK: With a Trump presidency incoming with a Congress and Supreme Court largely on his side, what do you think Democrats have to do to counter Trump’s agenda? TP: The Senate might not be so lopsided on judicial appointments, but after Citizens United and Dobbs, I don’t trust the Supreme Court. Democrats have to find the few legislators and allies who will hold the line while addressing weaknesses within the government. MK: Any last words for our readers? TP: I’m grateful for the Millersville turnout, and I hope the gap between the turnout for Harris and I is small, so more people are willing to fight locally and nationally. The Millersville student body is 6,000 votes, and I hope like this year, and I hope to see Millersville elections come out this year. If students come out in next year’s school board elections, the ILC might be stopp […] “State Senate Candidate Trex Proffitt speaks on the 2024 US Elections”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump at McDonald’s, rallies in Lancaster amidst Pennsylvania tour
Sevan Sinton Associate News Editor On Sunday, Oct. 20, former President Donald J. Trump visited Lancaster Convention Center, nearly two weeks from election day. Prior to the Sunday rally, Trump sparked a viral moment on social media, showcasing his skills as a fry cook and drive-thru employee at a Bucks County McDonald’s. The photo op was intended to combat claims made by Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stated she worked at a McDonald’s in 1983 while attending Howard University; a nod to her upbringing and middle-class supportership. However, Trump has denied Harris’s claims of working at the establishment, even saying “I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala,” while handing orders to MAGA-faithful at the drive-thru window Lines began forming for the 2:00 p.m. event early Sunday morning, which amassed to cover multiple blocks of central Lancaster by midday. Combing the line were cart-drawn vendors selling various Trump and “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) merchandise. “I’d rather be dead than Democrat!” one shouted. Honking motorists sporting Trump flags and MAGA hats spurred the crowd of onlookers to chant “Fight! Fight! Fight!,” a new slogan that caught on with supporters of Trump following an attempt on the former president’s life in July during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. With multiple close calls regarding the safety of the former president, the security at the Lancaster Convention Center was tight. Surveillance trucks were spotted outside the venue with police officers stationed at street corners. No bags, bottles, or plastic containers were allowed into the event. Every attendee was required to empty their pockets and proceed through a metal detector to be granted entrance. The wait to get into the event was around two hours, with Trump appearing at 5:00 p.m. following a short introduction by former news anchor turned Republican talking head Sage Steele. The event, which was packed into the crowded Freedom Hall of the Lancaster Convention Center, had characteristics of both a rally and town hall, with Lancaster residents and officials allotted microphone time to ask the former president questions. Trump is slated to visit Las Vegas and New York in his l […] “Trump at McDonald’s, rallies in Lancaster amidst Pennsylvania tour”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Christian Nationalist law firm’s policies postponed following uproarMichael Keehan Staff Writer The Independence Law Center (ILC), a conservative law firm that has been advising over a dozen school boards in Pennsylvania over the past few months, has seen two major delays in their attempts to push anti-LGBTQ policies. The first was in the South Western School District in Hanover, where windows were added to gender-inclusive bathrooms without notice. The windows were boarded up on Oct. 3, and an apology was issued shortly after. The other was on Oct. 21 at the Penn Manor School District near Millersville, where various anti-LGBTQ policies were postponed to be revised come January. Penn Manor appointed the ILC last August, while South Western used their assistance for book bans before the windows scandal that made national news. The ILC refused to comment when asked and linked a statement denying any involvement. The ILC, formed in 2006 by the Pennsylvania Family Institute (PFI) to protect discrimination of gender and sexual identity under “religious freedom,” has been advising the South Western and Penn Manor districts for the last few months. According to WGAL 8 On Your Side, The PFI has been funded by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, and has been having secret meetings with school boards. The PFI is also labeled as an anti-LGBTQ hate group by the Southern Policy Law Center. Hanover mother Jennifer Holohan first discovered the windows when her son showed her pictures of them at Emory H. Markle Middle School, where the South Western school board meets. Holohan’s son was assigned to a “male gender-identity” bathroom where, according to Holohan, windows were being constructed before approval. She said parents weren’t notified outside of the school board before thousands were spent to change the bathroom. When she spoke to the school board, school board president Matthew Gelazela attacked her in the meetings and on social media. He accused her of being a pawn for a “woke agenda,” shamed her weight, and described her as a “libtard,” described as unprofessional by Hanover Area Diversity Alliance (HADA) Executive Director Amanda Bonnett. Despite this, Holohan says she plans to continue fighting for the privacy of kids in the school district. At Penn Manor High School, Millersville students attended and spoke to oppose various anti-LGBTQ measures, which according to Dr. Jill Craven in a Lancaster Online opinion, is discrimination and violation of separation of church and state. Leading this was Elliot Simcoe, president of Millersville’s Transgender Action Group, who shared that they were concerned for potential students who’ll be affected by these policies, including some they know. They were one of many who gave speeches to the board, including an African-American mother worried about her transgender daughter, who saw the policies as “heartbreaking.” Activist Morgan Thomas criticized the board’s involvement with the ILC, saying that once the ILC gets “What they want, which is national media attention and a case to put before the Supreme Court, they’re going to […] “Christian Nationalist law firm’s policies postponed following uproar”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Correction to Sept. 26 Council of Trustees articleSevan Sinton Associate News Editor Our Sept. 26 article on housing costs was found to contain an error. We mistakenly reported that the Council of Trustees had announced a 2% increase in on-campus housing. The announcement came from Geoffrey Beers CEO of Student Services and will only affect off-campus residences (Brookwood, Wellness, College View). The increase will also only apply to new tenants or current tenants who do not take advantage of renewing their leases before Dec. 18 for the 2025-2026 leasing year. “SLI [Student Lodging Inc.] has no input regarding on-campus housing rates,” Beers says. “Tenants that renew before the deadline will freeze their rental rates at last year’s rate (no increase).” According to Millersville University’s website, the rate for on-campus housing during the 2025-2026 year is estimated at $4,040, […] “Correction to Sept. 26 Council of Trustees article”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 3 months, 2 weeks ago
SpaceX successfully lands rocket boosterAbigail Manbeck News Editor Recently, a SpaceX rocket was launched into space, but there was a different landing for the booster of the rocket this time. This rocket is considered to be “the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built,” according to Space.com. This rocket is called the Starship. On Oct. 13, the Starship, which is a 400-foot-tall rocket took off for the fifth time. It took off at 8:25 a.m., in South Texas. The booster, which is called Super Heavy, is the first stage and was in the plans to be returned to Earth and grabbed by the “chopstick” arms that are attached to the launch tower. It was to be a “bold and unprecedented maneuver,” as stated in Space.com. After liftoff, the booster took about seven minutes to come back, and it completed what was called a bull’s-eye landing. The booster hovered by the Mechazilla launch tower and then the “chopstick” arms grabbed it. SpaceX manager of Quality Systems Engineering, Kate Tice said to Space.com, “This is a day for the engineering history books. This is absolutely insane! On the first-ever attempt, we have successfully caught the Super Heavy booster back at the launch tower.” A spokesperson from SpaceX, Dan Huot also commented to Space.com, “Even in this day and age, what we just saw — that looked like magic.” Starship is being used to eventually help to settle Mars and the moon, and in time the ship is to be fully reusable, as it was designed to be. It seems that the Super Heavy booster’s successful landing is a step in the right direction for SpaceX and the succe […] “SpaceX successfully lands rocket booster”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 4 months, 1 week ago
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
Michael Keehan Staff Writer Eric Adams, the sitting mayor of New York City, was indicted by a grand jury on five federal charges, the first for a sitting mayor of the nation’s largest city. These charges include bribery, wire fraud conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and two counts of solicitation of contributions by foreign nationals. This comes after years of investigation by the FBI into Adams over his fundraising practices during his mayoral campaign. The New York Times reported on the investigation, which alleged that donations to Adams through the KSK Construction were funneled through a straw donor scheme by the Turkish government. The FBI followed this up by investigating various allies and friends of Adams to unravel a web of corruption. This included the NYPD commissioner Edward Caban and, according to Politico, a priest who was already being investigated by the church for his role in a Sabrina Carpenter music video. The New York Times reported on the indictment on Sept. 25 and two days later, Adams would plead not guilty to all five charges. He decried the indictments of being politically motivated, accusing the Biden administration of targeting him in the aftermath of NYC’s migrant crisis. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denied this, and according to Politico, Biden had only spoken to Adams once in the past few years. The investigation and criminal charges have caused many of Adams’ allies, including Caban, to resign from their posts, and many New York politicians such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have called on Adams to resign. Adams has refused and vowed to fight the charges, which will be fought in the court of Sou […] “NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Gettysburg College swim team under investigation after racial slur incidentSevan Sinton Associate News Editor A community meeting was held at Gettysburg College on Thursday, Sept. 27 after an incident regarding the Gettysburg College Men’s Swim Team. On Sept. 18, Gettysburg College told media that it was investigating an incident where a white swim team member used a boxcutter to carve a racial slur into the chest of an Black teammate. According to Gettysburg College President Robert Iuliano, the incident happened on Sept. 6 at an on-campus residence. Iuliano said in a statement, “By now, some of you have heard about a student conduct report that recently was filed with the college arising from an incident where a racial slur was scratched onto a student by another student at an informal social gathering … No matter the relationship, and no matter the motivation, there is no place on this campus for words or actions that demean, degrade, or marginalize based on one’s identity and history.” Vice President of College Life Anne Ehrlich said in a statement, “[the] investigation is nearing its conclusion, and we can now report that the student is no longer enrolled at Gettysburg College.” The victim’s family did not choose to pursue charges against the perpetrator, but they did issue a statement via Gettysburg College’s newspaper “The Gettysburgian:” “Two weeks ago, on the evening of Friday, Sept. 6, our son became the victim of a hate crime … It is important to note that he was the only person of color at this gathering. The reprehensible act was committed by a fellow student-athlete, someone he considered his friend, someone whom he trusted. This student used a box cutter to etch the N-word across his chest.” The swim team has said that the incident “is not a byproduct of an unhealthy athletic team culture or a reflection on the team itself; rather, we see in the captains the measure of what it means to be a Gettysburgian by their notification to their coaches … Racism has no home here—neither at Gettysburg College nor on our team. We stand united in condemning the actions that took place.” The Gettysburg College Black Student Union and African Student Association held a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25 where they discussed the incident and issued a joint statement saying, “We demand swift and decisive action from the administration to hold those responsible accountable and to ensure that Gettysburg College becomes a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Our community must come together to reject racism and bigotry in all its forms, and we will continue to fight for justice until real change is made.” The Gettysburg College Men’s Swim Team’s first event is scheduled for Oct. 19; however, it is unclear if the […] “Gettysburg College swim team under investigation after racial slur incident”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Council of Trustees receives info about 2% increase in new tenant housing costs, hears from APSCUF president
Dr. Daniel Wubah speaking at the September Council of Trustees meeting. Sevan Sinton Associate News Editor In their quarterly meeting last week, the Millersville University Council of Trustees received information about a proposed 2% increase for new tenants in off-campus housing rates from Geoffrey Beers, approved the university’s operating budget for the 2025-26 school year, heard a statement from faculty union president Dr. Robyn Davis, and awarded MU Foundation endowments. Beers, the CEO of Student Services, gave information regarding a 2% increase for new tenants in off-campus housing rates. This change for Brookwood, Wellness, and College View affects new tenants who did not reside in off-campus housing for the 2024-25 year. Returning tenants who renew before a deadline will have their rates ‘frozen’ at the same cost as their previous year. The council did not mention any rise in tuition costs, as the PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) voted to freeze tuition for the seventh consecutive year in the 2024-2025 school year. The council also voted to approve the fiscal university budget for 2025. This comes two months after Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a new bill that provided state universities with $260 million. “… We are making it possible for [students] to get an education at Millersville at a lower cost,” Dr. Daniel Wubah shared with LancasterOnline. At every meeting, the Council of Trustees hears from the sitting Millersville University Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties (APSCUF) chapter president, Dr. Robyn Davis. Davis’s statement included remarks of faculty attitudes embarking onto the fall semester, stating that “faculty feels assaulted on all sides,” and that their faculty morale is at a low point. “Faculty are not fungible,” Davis said. “[The Council of Trustees] are hyper-focused on financial decisions.” The Council of Trustees also voted to award the Millersville University Foundation endowments. The Millersville University Foundation’s goal is to manage gifts given to the university and administer those resources in a manner that reflects the donor’s choices. Per their website, the MU Foundation “manages more than 450 scholarship and program accounts and holds assets in excess of $38 million.” All Council […] “Council of Trustees receives info about 2% increase in new tenant housing costs, hears from APSCUF president”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Millersville senior presents summer project on American Civil War hospitals
Sevan Sinton Associate News Editor Mariana Ladrilleros is a history and archeology major at Millersville who recently completed a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) program over the summer. Ladrilleros, a senior, took part in the NSF-REU program, titled “Mapping Freedom,” which “… will help REU students develop a deeper understanding of historical change over time, and demonstrate how similar computer-based methods can be applied to analyze and visualize complex periods of history,” per the program’s website. Mapping Freedom’s goal is to inspire undergraduate students interested in various subjects, such as archaeology, to continue careers in hands-on research or STEM fields. “[Mapping Freedom] hopes to increase students’ familiarity with geography, digital humanities, and computer science topics and research,” per their website. Ladrilleros’ presentation, which took place at the Millersville University Council of Trustees meeting on Sept. 18, was centered on Mississippi Civil War hospitals, their ration requests, hospital location, and the comparison to areas where railroads had been damaged. Ladrilleros spent time at the University of Southern Mississippi, where she concluded from analyzing ration request letters that the most requested rations from Mississippi Civil War hospitals were rice a […] “Millersville senior presents summer project on American Civil War hospitals”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Fact checks galore, the Harris v. Trump debate recappedSevan Sinton Associate News Editor Tuesday, Sept. 10 marked the second presidential debate of the 2024 election. Former President Donald Trump faced Vice President Kamala Harris, in what Trump deemed to be the final debate of the year. “… We’ve done two debates and because they were successful, there will be no third debate… the voting’s already begun,” shared Trump. A large difference between the previous debate between President Biden and Trump was the addition of live fact-checking conducted by moderators David Muir and Lindsay Davis. Most notably, was the online rumor spread by Trump at the debate alleging that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were “…Eating the pets of the people that live there.” Trump was subsequently fact-checked by Muir, saying “[there have been] no credible reports of pets or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused in the immigrant community.” The former president also spread the notion that it is legal to kill babies after birth, which was fact-checked by Davis. Trump shared “Her (Harris) vice president pick (Tim Walz) says abortion in the ninth month is absolutely fine, he also says execution after birth is OK… and that’s not OK for me.” Davis responded, “There is no state in this country where it is legal to kill a baby after it is born.” Trump did mention he supports exceptions for abortion in cases of rape, incest, or life of the mother, however, this highlights Trump’s rocky history with the topic of abortion and going against previous claims where he said he would “be the most pro-life president ever.” Many right-wing pundits and commentators took to X to voice their opinion on their alleged bias of the live fact-checking. “David Muir is criticizing and attacking Trump more than Kamala is. Kamala can relax because the ABC ‘moderators’ are handling the debate for her,” said Glenn Greenwald, journalist and host of the “System Update” podcast. As for Harris’ combative statements, she went after Trump’s and the supreme courts’ decision to overrule Roe v. Wade, and his “weak and wrong foreign policy and national security.” However, Kamala also found herself in trouble when she claimed that “there is not one member of the United States military who is in active duty in a combat zone or any war zone around the world.” Currently, there are thousands of U.S. troops stationed in active combat zones in Libya, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq, according to KSDK news. A poll conducted by ABC News showed that 58% of Americans believe that Harris won the debate, compare […] “Fact checks galore, the Harris v. Trump debate recapped”
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Sevan Sinton wrote a new post on the site The Snapper 5 months ago
Trump ‘safe and well’ following near-assassination attempt, suspect arrested
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Donald Trump golfing with former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2019. Sevan Sinton Associate News Editor Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, the Secret Service fired upon a man wielding a rifle on Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump, who was golfing at the time, issued a statement notifying supporters that he is “safe and well,” nullifying rumors that he may have been injured. 400-yards from where Trump was located, U.S. Secret Service agents spotted the muzzle of a weapon appearing from a bush line and opened fire. The suspect was witnessed emerging from the bushes and fleeing the scene in a black SUV. The would-be assassin, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Routh, was subsequently arrested by Palm Beach County police off I-95. Found on the golf course were a bag, an AK-47 assault rifle, and a GoPro camera. Routh presumably snuck onto the course via the “shrubbery concealed perimeter” according to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. Routh was previously arrested in 2002 following a standoff with police, where he barricaded himself in a business following a traffic stop in Greensboro, North Carolina for three hours – according to News & Record, a Greensboro newspaper. He was charged with possessing a fully automatic machine gun and carrying a concealed weapon. According to the Associated Press, both President Biden and Vice President Kamala were briefed on the situation on Sunday afternoon and were “relieved to know that he (Trump) is safe.” “I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America,” wrote Harris, via X. The FBI has announced they will be investigating the incident, “in what appears to be an attempted assassination.” This attempt comes just 64 days after the assassination attempt on Trump’s life during a rally in Butler, Penn […] “Trump ‘safe and well’ following near-assassination attempt, suspect arrested”
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