Beetlejuice is anything but dead on Broadway

“Beetlejuice” may be known as the musical that was saved by TikTok, but the truth is that “Beetlejuice” (like it’s titular character) just won’t die. 

What to know about Knotweed, an invasive plant on campus

Volleyball drops two in weekend tournament

On Friday the Shippensburg volleyball team hosted the first of three games at Heiges Field House during the weekend. 

Your World Today Commentary: The Newseum housed the roots of journalism

If you’ve been to Washington, D.C., you’ve likely also been to the Smithsonian museums. These museums showcase the colorful history of our country and our world. From science and ancient animals to the military and great works of art, the Smithsonian museums are a way society preserves American values and identity. 

ROTC remembers and honors 20th anniversary of 9/11

On the Monday following the 20th anniversary of 9/11, SU community members gathered in remembrance. The event was a brief ceremony held outside of the Ezra Lehman Library, where 20 years ago it was the site of a candlelight vigil held the night after the attacks. The memorial saw speeches from ROTC members and leaders who were impacted by the events of the day, as well as a message from Interim President Charles Patterson. 

First-year students give speeches for Class of 2025 senator elections

Ethan Rosenberry and Kennedy Holt, the freshmen candidates for the class of 2025 senatorial race, gave introductory speeches last Thursday night at McFeely’s. 

SGA to hold meetings in rotating locations for 2021-22 year

The Shippensburg Student Government Association (SGA) held its first public meeting of the academic year in the ShipRec this past Thursday.

Get to know the president

Shippensburg University is going through a very transitional time. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is in the middle of redesign, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world and the U.S. has been going through social and political upheaval over the last few years. 

SUPD holds annual cookout for students on Horton Hall Lawn

This past Tuesday, the Shippensburg University Police Department hosted a cookout on the lawn in front of Gilbert Hall.

Social media can help or hurt job Perspectives for young professionals

Kyle Heim, an SU communication journalism professor sat down with a Slate staff member on Monday to lay out some professional advice for students using social media. Heim specializes in print and online media and teaches social media strategy.

Opinion Commentary: Why Legal Abortions are the Current Pro-Life Answer

As I have no doubt you’ve seen in the news, Texas passed a new law that makes it illegal for a woman to terminate her pregnancy after six weeks. On September 1, Politician Greg Abbott tweeted how “Texas will always defend the right to life,” in celebration of this. 

That's What it's All About: A Conversation about racism

On August 27th while I waited for the SGA retreat in the lounge outside the MPR, I sat down at a table. At a table over sat another student. He was on the phone with his aunt, begging her to come pick him up. Alas, she wasn’t able to make it to Ship until 10 pm, so he told her that he’d take the bus to Harrisburg and get a train back to Philly from there. This was at 3p.m. 

Review: Slime Rancher brings players nostalgia with recent launch on Nintendo Switch

Slime Rancher is an indie farming game developed by Monomi Park and released early in January 2016. Players assume the roll of Beatrix LeBeau, a rancher who moves to the planet known as the “Far Far Range.” The player is allowed to farm and explore the open world at their own pace. The game's main objective is to collect “plorts,” a farmable resource compiled from the game's main cattle: “slimes” a gelatinous creatures that come in many shapes and sizes. The player sells the plorts and gains money for better gear to further explore the world.

Soccer draws tie with Lock Haven

On Saturday the Shippensburg University Women’s Soccer team faced Lock Haven University. 

Football Blasts Edinboro 30-9

The Shippensburg University football team picked up its second win of the season on Saturday, defeating Edinboro 30-9 at Sox Harrison Stadium. 

In Memoriam

Shippensburg University is mourning the loss of Brooke Emery, a sophomore exercise science major and hurdler on the women’s track and field team.

Denise Collazo hosts Zoom panel on mental health and activism

Denise Collazo, a social justice activist, led a Zoom panel for Shippensburg University students on Aug. 31. The panel taught students how they can remain healthy and protect their mental wellbeing while they are fighting for change. 

Football wins season opener over West Virginia State

The Shippensburg University football team picked up their first win of the season in their opener, 25-17, over West Virginia State behind their stingy defensive play. 

SUMB debuts show and excites crowds for upcoming football season

The Shippensburg University Marching Band (SUMB) put on their first halftime performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the football game last Saturday. Their 2021 show titled “Rise Above” aims to inspire perseverance, and encapsulate the challenges put forth by the pandemic. The band itself faced many setbacks over the past 18 months, only practicing in small, sectional groups with no real opportunities for performance. 

Opinion Commentary: Phones: our stressful hang-up

Cell phones are fantastic tools; they give us access to limitless knowledge, keep us in touch with loved ones and most of all, they give us endless amounts of social media and news to consume. The one problem is these little bricks of endless entertainment can cause extreme stress.