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The Slate Speaks: Debating Mandatory Courses

(04/02/25 12:58am)

It is time to register for classes. Many students who visit their advisors over the coming days will have to decide between the classes they want to take and the ones the university believes they should take, whether or not they deal directly with a student’s major. Higher education in other countries does things differently, focusing solely on utility: you only take classes associated with your major. Nearby, Slate writers debate the two sides of the argument.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/the-slate-speaks-debating-mandatory-courses

The Andrew Tate Problem

(04/02/25 12:47am)

If there ever was a sign of the consequences of the fall of media and academic institutions, it comes in the form of who is rising to prominence in the void left behind.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/the-andrew-tate-problem

Schumer's Spineless Opposition

(04/02/25 12:38am)

Since November’s elections, there has been no shortage of criticism levied at the Democratic Party. Whether directed at the electoral strategy of the Biden-turned-Harris campaign or party politics, there is plenty to complain about.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/schumers-spineless-opposition

Celebrating leadership and advocacy with the 2025 Gero Award winners

(04/01/25 1:59pm)

The Gero Awards were held at Shippensburg University on March 5, alongside the annual International Women’s Day celebration.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/celebrating-leadership-and-advocacy-with-the-2025-gero-award-winners

PAGE Center’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Vagina Woolf’ Trivia Event Sees Massive Turnout

(04/01/25 1:56pm)

The Shippensburg University’s Women and Gender Studies Department hosted its third annual “Who’s Afraid of Vagina Woolf: A Healthy Body Trivia,” on March 24 in CUB119. The event aimed to raise awareness and rid long-standing misconceptions about the female body, emphasizing the importance of women gaining accurate knowledge about their health and anatomy, while not being afraid to speak about it.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/page-centers-whos-afraid-of-vagina-woolf-trivia-event-sees-massive-turnout

Student Groups Battle It Out At RHA’s Annual Mocktail Event

(04/01/25 1:55pm)

Shippensburg University's Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted its annual Mocktails event on Wednesday, March 25, in the CUB MPR. Student groups had to sign up in advance and use their creativity to compete against one another for the best mocktail.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/student-groups-battle-it-out-at-rhas-annual-mocktail-event

Femme Fashion Representations on Campus

(04/01/25 1:51pm)

For many female presenting students on campus, fashion is a major part of their lives because it allows them to express who they are and what they believe in.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/femme-fashion-representations-on-campus

Democrats score upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state senate district

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

By MARK SCOLFORO and MARC LEVY Associated Press

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/democrats-score-upset-win-in-a-gop-leaning-pennsylvania-state-senate-district

Gabbard calls leaked Signal chats a ‘mistake’

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/gabbard-calls-leaked-signal-chats-a-mistake

Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department. Here’s what it does

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/trump-has-ordered-the-dismantling-of-the-education-department-heres-what-it-does

Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for annexation of Arctic island

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

By PHILIP CROWTHER, KIRSTEN GRIESHABER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/vance-visits-greenland-as-trump-presses-for-annexation-of-arctic-island

Your World Today Commentary: You’re paying too much for toothpaste

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

If you are paying for toothpaste, you shouldn’t be.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/your-world-today-commentary-youre-paying-too-much-for-toothpaste

SGA Corner: Exciting updates

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

As the semester winds down, the Student Government Association has been hard at work making progress on various initiatives around campus. Additionally, we have been preparing for our leadership transitions at the end of this year, as well as getting ready for electing new senators.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/sga-corner-exciting-updates

A President’s-less hour

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

SGA’s spring 2025 President’s Hour was kicked off at 7 p.m. in the Orndorff Theater in the CUB on Monday, Mar. 24.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/a-presidents-less-hour

Weaving things together: Shari Horner on her time at Shippensburg University

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

After completing 27 years at Shippensburg University, Shari Horner has a great deal to be proud of.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/weaving-things-together-shari-horner-on-her-time-at-shippensburg-university

Political Science professors discuss deteriorating political situation

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

As political tensions continue to rise across the country in the wake of the Trump administration’s tumultuous shake-up of the federal bureaucracy, a panel of professors from Shippensburg University’s Political Science Department sought to provide a clarifying overview of the political landscape in 2025.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/political-science-professors-discuss-deteriorating-political-situation

Local Democrats rally against Trump

(04/01/25 12:00pm)

Democrats from Franklin and Cumberland counties came out in downtown Shippensburg on March 22 to show their distaste for the Trump administration’s policies on a wide range of issues.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/local-democrats-rally-against-trump

Wallows releases 'More' music

(04/01/25 1:00pm)

Wallows’ new EP “More” came out this Friday, with seven tracks.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/wallows-releases-more-music

New 'Snow White' review

(04/01/25 1:00pm)

*Spoilers ahead*

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/new-snow-white-review

Sesame Street friends visit Luhrs

(04/01/25 1:00pm)

Most of the Sesame Street crew joined the Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 23.

https://www.theslateonline.com/article/2025/04/sesame-street-friends-visit-luhrs

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