“Beyond the Sea” is below the expectations

TJ Klune’s whimsical fantasy novel “The House in the Cerulean Sea” transported readers to a cozy island full of magical orphans and a found family. The novel was released during the pandemic, March 17, 2020, and provided a much-needed escape for many readers. What was originally written as a one-off is slowly expanding into a universe that allows readers to revisit Marsyas Island and the characters that inhabit it as they take on new adventures and struggles. The newest edition of the Cerulean Chronicles, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea,” hit the shelves on Sept. 10.

The “Instrumental Fashions: Attire and Song” exhibit

In the intricately woven story of music and clothing, the exhibit “Instrumental Fashions: Attire and Song” does a wonderful job of blending these timeless songs and stitches. Located in the Fashion Archives and Museum, this exhibit creates incredible outfits using historical pieces inspired by song. 

The Beach Boys bring famous ‘good vibrations’ to Luhrs Center

The Beach Boys, one of the most popular American bands of all time, stopped by the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center for their Endless Golden Summer Tour on September 26. 

Tau Kappa collaborates with family shelter for Halloween crafts

Shippensburg University’s student-athlete honors sorority Tau Kappa collaborated with Community Cares for a children’s Halloween craft on September 23. The family shelter, located on Burd Street in Shippensburg, welcomed the women of the sorority who joined together to engage with the children of the community. 

Mental Health: The Cost of Code-Switching

During Shippensburg University’s Diversity Week, Dr. Tomoko Kudo Grabosky from the counseling center spoke on the prevalence of code-switching in our society on Wednesday, September 25. Grabosky is Japanese-American and immigrated to the United States for college when she was 18 years old. She is a licensed therapist who shared many of her experiences with code-switching throughout her life.

Students reach across the aisle at Political Speed Dating

While political polarization reaches an all-time high in the United States, students came together last Tuesday to participate in low-stakes political discussion meant to humanize the other side. 

Dr. Javier Ávila kicks off SU Diversity Week with ‘The Trouble with My Name’

Shippensburg University kicked off Diversity Week on Monday through an evening of storytelling and poetry with “The Trouble with My Name” with Javier Ávila, a Puerto Rican author, poet and English professor. Ávila’s talk with students focused on his journey navigating race, cultural identity and trouble with speaking another language in America.

LSO Hosts Latino Explosion for Diversity Week

Shippensburg University’s Latino Student Organization (LSO) hosted their annual Latino Explosion event on Saturday.

All Around the World: Culture and Diversity Illuminated

Shippensburg University’s All Around the World event showcased a number of tables representing many different countries and cultural organizations, offering attendees an opportunity to explore the cultures and traditions.

Fashionably Slate: Make America Gala Again?

On September 19, models, celebrities and public figures joined in Ronkonkoma, New York to participate in a politically Republican fashion show. These individuals have expressed their support for former President Donald Trump, and they stated that their presence was “snubbed” at other fashion shows around New York. 

Candidates for Student Government share their visions for campus

Following the Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 19, four prospective SGA senators gave their speeches in McFeely’s in the CUB at 5 p.m.

SGA approves changes to Budget & Finance standing rules

Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) approved changes to its Budget and Finance Committee (B&F) standing rules at its meeting last week. 

Women’s soccer honors Levi Maciejewski in tie against Kutztown

Shippensburg Tennis defeats Clarion on the road despite rain delay

SGA Corner: September Update

The Student Government Association (SGA) is happy to be running at full steam on campus once again and would like to announce some upcoming opportunities for the student body, as well as report on recent successes. 

Field hockey shines in pair of convincing wins

Men´s soccer drops home opener, conference opener in a week

Bagel Boutique: A Review

The morning meal is said to be the most important of the day. Breakfast foods are always trying to expand their domain, and for college students, it is important to have many new options. With different styles of food, it all depends on the person. Needing something on the go like yogurt or muffins? Or maybe you like sitting in for pancakes or French toast. Whether you prefer one or the other, the Bagel Boutique should be perfect for you.

WITF talks climate change and solutions journalism

A panel of WITF journalists visited Stewart Hall at Shippensburg University on Wednesday to educate SU students on climate change and solutions journalism.

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