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Commentary: In order to see change, young people must vote

Election Day is nearly three weeks away, which means the political frenzy has reached a climax.

Department looking for hygiene products for donation drive

Shippensburg University’s Social Work Department is hosting a hygiene product drive called Operation Shower for the Salvation Army of Greater Carlisle.

SAFE hosting events to spread LGBT awareness

The Shippensburg University Students Advocating for Equality (SAFE) group is working to bring the campus community together and promote diversity after their office door was defaced earlier this month.

Poster unveiling reveals history of town, community

A mutual interest in the history of the community brought both campus and town leaders together on Oct. 9 in Shippensburg University’s Memorial Auditorium.

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Reproduction posters, which have Rowland Hall misspelled, were unveiled for the campus community. The posters showed the history of the university.

Four students earn DMG designation

Four Shippensburg University Army ROTC cadets have earned Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) designation.

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Four army ROTC students earned Distinguished Military Graduate designation. They were ranked among students from 1,000 colleges and universities.

Wolf signs law for stricter penalties against hazing

Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed Senate Bill 1090, the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law, which gives stricter penalties toward hazing and makes sure schools have policies to protect students.

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Gov. Tom Wolf signed the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law on Friday. The bill came as a result of the death of the Pennsylvania State University sophomore.

Speaker shares importance of advocacy for elderly

“Our vision is to advocate for those who can’t, support those who can, and ensure all long-term care consumers live with dignity and respect,” Franklin County Ombudsman Angie Pickel said at a lecture on Thursday in Shippen Hall on gerontology, which is the study of aging. 

SUTV wins two Emmy awards

Students from SUTV took home two collegiate Emmy awards from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on Oct. 13 in Philadelphia. 

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SUTV members attend the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The group was nominated for three Emmys.

New housing agreement has credit, GPA requirements

Due to recent major changes to the 2019-2020 housing agreement, some students may no longer be eligible to move off campus. 

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The housing agreement for the 2019-2020 academic year will require students to have earned 60 credits or above a 3.2 GPA to live off campus.

Homecoming king, queen announced

Tyler Rock and Bernie Schneider were announced as Shippensburg University’s 2018 homecoming king and queen on Saturday afternoon during halftime of the football game against Kutztown University.

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Tyler Rock and Bernie Schneider pose for photos after being announced homecoming king and queen during Saturday’s football game. The homecoming court raised money for Hound Packs to benefit local students.

Commentary: LGBT students deserve more from administration

“At Shippensburg University, we strive to provide an environment where the people of our campus community feel safe.”

Career fair provides opportunity to network

More than 100 businesses came to Shippensburg University for the fall career fair, ranging from chain suppliers such as Amazon and Target, to U.S. departments like the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Pennsylvania Counseling Services.

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An SU student speaks with a potential employer at the career fair held Thursday. More than 100 businesses came to the event to speak with students.