Your World Today Commentary: Knowledge is power in sex education

“The Talk” — it’s the most infamous part of puberty. The dreaded sit down with a parent or teacher for some of us and for others it’s a book about the body placed in our room. Sex education is often awkward for the one teaching it and the one learning. If you for some reason can’t be the one to teach your kids about sex education and their bodies, please make sure someone does. Without the proper education the sexual health and safety of children, teenagers and young adults can be at risk. 

Climate Series talks about environment, university seeking net-zero carbon emissions

Timothy Hawkins hosted an event put on by the Center for Land Use and Sustainability (CLUS) this past Wednesday. 

Shippensburg University holds Silent Witness training in response hate groups appearing on campus

Shippensburg University held an introductory training program for those interested in becoming a Silent Witness. Blaise Liffick, a Millersville University professor and the program’s Operations Director, led the ‘Facing the Hate: Peacekeeping on Campus with Silent Witness Peacekeepers Alliance’ presentation. 

Your World Today Commentary: SU community needs a leader willing to learn, listen and act

The search for the next Shippensburg University President has begun. At last week’s Council of Trustees meeting, members of the council were appointed to a presidential search committee. While the interim president position, filled by Charles Patterson, was filled rather quickly last semester, presidential searches typically take longer. 

Journey to homecoming royalty: Hayley Anderson

The homecoming court was back in full for Homecoming 2021 at Shippensburg University. Each year, 10 students are voted onto the court and spend the next month volunteering and fundraising in hopes to be crowned as homecoming royalty. 

Students write to township, push for nondiscrimination ordinance

The LGBTQ+ Advisory Council held a Letter Writing Party in McFeely’s Cafe from 6-8 p.m. Friday to push Shippensburg Township to pass a Nondiscrimination Ordinance.

Graduate student leads COVID-19 support group

The Pride Center, located in the Ceddia Union Building, held a Covid-19 support group this past Thursday. 

Council of Trustees announce the SU presidential search has begun

The search for the next president of Shippensburg University has begun. Three trustees were appointed to the council’s presidential search committee at their second meeting of the semester last Friday, Nov. 12. 

Alpha Sigma Tau’s #MeToo event educates campus about violence against women

Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) held its third annual #MeToo event to raise awareness to sexual harassment on Nov. 3.

International Talk series shifts focus to Uganda

Shippensburg Univerity Professor Joseph Zume presented his travels to Ugandaon Nov. 4 in SU’s Grove Hall.

There’s no better time to get vaccinated than vaccination week

More than 59% of Pennsylvanians are fully vaccinated according to the PA Department of Health website. How is it that only half of Pennsylvanians are vaccinated seven months after the vaccine was made available to all adults on May first 2021. How is it that in the two months after Pfizer gained federal Food and Drug Administration approval, more than 40% of Pennsylvanians are still not fully vaccinated? 

SU's vaccination week seeks to raise awareness

It’s Vaccination Week at Shippensburg University. Students are encouraged to submit proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccine, learn about the vaccine and get the vaccine, according to Chris Clarke the director of the SU COVID Office. 

State police investigate assaults near campus

APSCUF members receive letters of intent to retrench

Over two dozen Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties members received letter of intent to retrench, an APSCUF press release said. 

International Education Week represents global cultures of campus

Shippensburg University’s 2021 International Education Week was celebrated this past week with various events highlighting different cultures. 

SUPD introduces Run, Hide, Fight policy

The Shippensburg University Police Department, SUPD, has adopted the Run. Hide, Fight program to improve and increase student safety on campus. 

Students help community during “All Hands on Deck Workday”

The “All Hands on Deck: Student Workday” at The Harbor this past Saturday gave Shippensburg University students and adult volunteers a chance to serve their community and improve the environment of the people around them. 

Your World Today Commentary: Homecoming gave students a “taste of ‘normal’”

We remain amidst a pandemic, yet this weekend I was able to get a taste of “normal” and just be a college student for a few days. Homecoming is the annual pilgrimage back to a college family for alumni and for current students a big family gathering. 

Homecoming coronation 2021 returns to tradition

2021 welcomed the return of crowning royalty at the homecoming football game. Hayley Anderson and Abdulomar Tucker were crowned as this year’s Homecoming Royalty. For the first time in SU history, a dog was part of the entourage. 

Your World Today Commentary: Yes, your vote matters from presidential to municipal elections

As municipal elections draw closer and closer, time grows shorter for voters to register and mail in their absentee ballots.