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(02/28/23 5:00pm)
Election season has once again come to Shippensburg University. Speaking from the podium in McFeely’s on Thursday, two candidates sought students’ votes for the 2023-2024 Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Leadership Committee (ELC). Of the five positions open for the election, petitions were filed only by a single candidate for the positions of president and vice president of Internal Affairs. No petitions were received for the positions of VP of Finance, VP of External Affairs or VP of Student Groups.
(02/28/23 5:00pm)
The Residence Life staff of Seavers Hall held a Representation in Leadership event at McFeely’s in the CUB on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in leadership roles.
(02/28/23 5:00pm)
On Feb. 20, the campus was invited to President’s Hour in the Harley Hall MPR. An hour was dedicated to all members of campus to ask the questions they want answers to. The questions were directed toward SU President Charles Patterson and members of his administration, including Manuel Ruiz, Dean of Students Lorie Davis and many other staff members who serve the Shippensburg University campus.
(02/28/23 5:00pm)
In November 2022, the Student Government Association Budget and Finance Committee lost a majority of members following the departure of SGA Vice President of Finance Chase Slenker on Nov. 11. The Budget and Finance Committee allocates student activity fees to all student activities including intercollegiate athletics, student media, club sports, APB and more.
(02/28/23 5:00pm)
When a position at Shippensburg University (SU) needs filled, a search committee is formed under the SU Search Process Guide. Section I of the guide states the committee “must be approved by the Human Resources Office and should include race and gender diversity.”
(02/21/23 5:00pm)
Last Wednesday was a surprisingly sunny mid-February day. It was unusually warm and the breeze mixed with chirping birds made me pause and appreciate the weather as I was walking off campus and down the sidewalk to my car. Suddenly, a red SUV whipped out of a side street and began barreling up the road toward me, interrupting the beauty of the day.
(02/21/23 5:00pm)
This week will mark a year since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a “special military operation” — his chosen euphemism to describe a full-fledged invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine. Following a stunning display of Ukrainian resistance and defensive capability, the war entered a period characterized by small shifts of the frontlines and use of trench warfare.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
Valentine’s Day is known as the symbol of love worldwide. There might not be any opposing ideas in an American classroom to the celebration of Valentine’s Day. It is considered a day when couples celebrate their love and partnership. We may also think that there is nothing wrong with Valentine’s Day and finding a reason to be happy.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
NOTE: This story contains the latest figures as of February 12.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) was updated on a multitude of upcoming student group events during its second public meeting on Feb. 9.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
Ron DeSantis is the governor of Florida, who may possibly be in the running for the 2024 presidential election.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
The borough of Shippensburg is like many others throughout Pennsylvania and is the oldest community in the Cumberland Valley. A small town that was first settled nearly 300 years ago, Shippensburg has changed drastically over the course of time.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
In November 2022, Manuel Ruiz, assistant vice president for inclusion and belonging and director of social equity, facilitated several sessions to constituents of Shippensburg University regarding the 2022 Campus Climate Survey (CCS) results. The sessions conducted by Ruiz had a total of 27 faculty, 30 staff, 22 students, seven administrators and 10 members of the Council of Trustees in attendance. These sessions were held to provide a more detailed analysis of the results and to discuss results and implications of the CCS.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
President Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address on Feb. 7, where he celebrated the political achievements of his administration as he prepares to face the challenge of passing legislation through a divided — and obstreperous — Congress.
(02/14/23 5:00pm)
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(02/07/23 5:00pm)
The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) swore in eight new senators during its Feb. 2 public meeting, held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
(02/07/23 5:00pm)
The Shippensburg University chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) inducted 24 new members in a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 29.
(01/31/23 5:00pm)
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - It may not feature Foreigner or Vanilla Ice, but sculptures and smiles lined Main Street in downtown Chambersburg for the 21st annual Chambersburg IceFest last weekend.
Originating in 2002, IceFest has been an important tradition in the Franklin County borough for the past two decades.
(01/31/23 5:00pm)
Shippensburg University held its 35th annual March for Humanity in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to march against racial injustice and discrimination on Jan. 26 at Old Main Chapel. The march was hosted by Shippensburg University’s African American Organization and the Multicultural Affairs office. Other campus groups present were the Multi-Ethnic Student Association, Elite Dance Troupe, Latino Student Organization and The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. Organization.
(01/31/23 5:00pm)
The PAGE Center has enlisted Miller Hoffman as its new director, who finds the job to be fitting due to their experiences and passion for prevention education.
