‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ tour is a mega hit

The streets of Pittsburg were packed with fans crowding and flocking the PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, Oct. 13. Once the doors opened to the masses, the seats began to fill and almost the entire arena was packed with fans wearing oversized jerseys, bandanas and long jean shorts, waiting to get their chance to watch Billie Eilish perform live. Fans spanned from children to grandparents as we rushed through the metal detectors to get to our seats. 

Volleyball shines on the road

Shippensburg University’s volleyball team picked up three road wins this week against Jefferson, Bloomsburg and Lock Haven.  

Josiah Leonard shows you can do it all

As a student, one already has a busy schedule. A student-athlete has an even busier schedule with practices and competitions. Students who are members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program have a similarly busy schedule. 

Field hockey defeats defending national champion Kutztown, sweeps week

Shippensburg University’s No. 1 nationally ranked field hockey team moved to 13-0 on the season this past week, earning a thrilling comeback 3-2 win over No. 2  defending national champion Kutztown at home on Tuesday before taking down Slippery Rock 3-0 on Saturday.

Harris, Her Platform and Its Problems

Despite growing up in a middle-class family, Kamala Harris seems to be losing a coalition of voters that would identify as such.

Against The Slate's Endorsement Decision

A minority of The Slate’s editorial board expresses its disagreement against the majority’s decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States and Gov. Tim Walz (D–Minn.) for Vice President of the United States.

The Slate Speaks: Does Homecoming Still Matter?

Some students are not fans of adhering to traditions just for the sake of it. In fact, the editor of this paper took time to write about it in a “Your World Today” column last year. But homecoming can act as a weather vane for how interested students are in campus events, and currently, the excitement is missing. Why is that?

From Frankenstein to 'Campystein'

Searching for the Perfect Moment?

Kamala Harris is the right choice

Editor’s Note: 

Abortion, cost of living and gun control – takeaways from PA-10 and US Senate debates

Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District candidates faced off in a debate held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in Harrisburg. The debate was moderated by ABC27 news anchor Dennis Owens.

Election Update: Two weeks until Nov. 5

With just two weeks until Election Day on Nov. 5, candidates are making their final appeals to voters in seven key battleground states. 

Your World Today Commentary: Losing your spark

To many people across our campus, I am not looked at as just Connor. 

SGA Corner: Get ready for President’s Hour

We here at the Student Government Association hope everyone had a wonderful Homecoming weekend. It was amazing to see the campus banding together once again to welcome back our alumni and celebrate with Shippensburg pride.

Annie Linker and Tymere Harris named 2024 SU Homecoming Royalty

Despite the darkness of another Shippensburg football loss, the light shone on senior Annie Linker and senior Tymere Harris, who were crowned SU’s 2024 Homecoming Royalty at Seth Grove Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Sony buys Pink Floyd for less money

David Gilmour, the lead guitarist of Pink Floyd, and their remaining members sold their music, name and likeness to Sony Records for about 400 million on Oct. 1, after almost 40 years of one of the most drawn out and famous royalty feuds in rock history.

The Midwest Princess controversy

In the realm of pop music, 2024 has been a very active year, with many successful albums by female artists defining the year. Some of those female artists are veterans to the industry, though many have gained new mainstream prominence this year. And perhaps the biggest story of a relatively obscure artist being catapulted into the mainstream is Chappell Roan.

‘Outer Banks’ Season 4 review: Part 1 is pure gold

***The following article contains spoilers***

Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies at 31

Former One Direction band member Liam Payne died on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 31 years old. 

Charli XCX takes ‘Brat’ to an entirely new level

Hello “Brat-umn,” goodbye “BRAT” summer.