The Slate Speaks: Social distancing is a crucial step in flattening the curve
ByAs the global spread of COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, continues, those living in the United States must practice social distancing to help flatten the curve.
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Give it a thought: Remember nonprofits during coronavirus pandemic
By / Staff ColumnistState governments are forcing most businesses to close, including some nonprofits, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Shippensburg University baseball alumnus Gabe Mosser’s minor league career put on hold due to coronavirus
ByShippensburg University baseball alumnus Gabe Mosser was set to enter his third season of professional baseball this spring. But like so many other athletes, his career has come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The Reflector announces online launch of publications
ByWhile social media is used on a daily basis for entertainment purposes, next week it will be used to launch The Reflector’s latest edition.
Commentary: A balancing act between wealth and wellness must occur during Gov. Wolf’s order
ByPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to suspend non-life-sustaining business operations has displaced hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents from work.
Wolf extends stay-at-home order to entirety of Pennsylvania
By / Editor-in-ChiefGov. Tom Wolf placed all 67 Pennsylvania counties under a “stay-at-home” order on Wednesday in response to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state.
Take 5 minutes: A closer look at the actions of the United States amid the coronavirus
By / Staff ColumnistThe United States and the actions of President Donald Trump and Congress are, as a whole, being watched closely by the worldwide media.
How to entertain yourself while social distancing
ByThe COVID-19 coronavirus has been on every news platform and social media site for weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center (CDC) suggested that people practice social distancing and, if necessary, quarantine themselves entirely.
How to stay active during self-isolation
By / Sports EditorSelf-isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has created a host of complications for many people. One issue that has arisen is a lack of ability to stay physically active on a daily basis. Now that gyms and fitness centers across the country have shut down, a lot of fitness routines have halted.
Shippensburg University postpones May commencement, plans alternative celebrations for graduating seniors
By / Staff PhotographerAs universities across Pennsylvania move their classes online, the fate of graduation ceremonies for many seniors remains uncertain.
Slate Speaks: Commencement ceremonies should be postponed, not cancelled
ByGraduation is the culmination of a student’s years of hard work inside and outside of the classroom. The ceremony is much more than a student walking across a stage in a cap and gown — it is a celebration. Students receive their diplomas and present their accolades to the friends and family who supported them along the way.
Shippensburg University will partially refund students for housing, other services; not tuition
By / Editor-in-ChiefShippensburg University officials announced Friday the university will offer partial refunds on a number of services for which students pay.
Wolf orders “not life-sustaining” businesses to close
By / Editor-in-ChiefPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all businesses that are not “life-sustaining” to close by 8 p.m. Thursday.
Pennsylvania records first COVID-19-related death, Wolf reports 52 new cases
By and / Managing EditorPennsylvania confirmed its first coronavirus (COVID-19)-related death Wednesday, according to state officials.
Shippensburg University confirms two students quarantined out of state with coronavirus
By / Editor-in-ChiefTwo Shippensburg University students who traveled to Europe during spring break tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to university officials.
Blackbear and Bassy concert cancelled at Shippensburg University, Activities Programming Board to refund ticket holders
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University’s Activities Programming Board (APB) announced it is cancelling Blackbear and Marc E. Bassy’s visit to SU to keep guests safe amid the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. .
Commentary: Political propaganda about Hillary Clinton should not distract from issue of coronavirus
ByA recent analysis of social media metrics reveals that Hillary Clinton’s emails were more topical on Super Tuesday than the general election or coronavirus, according to Vox contributor Aaron Rupar.
BREAKING: Gov. Tom Wolf urges Pennsylvania businesses to shut down to halt coronavirus spread
By / Managing EditorPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered Pennsylvania bars and restaurants to shut down dine-in services for two weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
BREAKING: Shippensburg University moves all courses online for remainder of semester
By / Editor-in-ChiefAll Shippensburg University courses will remain online for the rest of the spring semester, according to an email sent by university president Laurie Carter.