Evan Dillow, News Editor for The Slate.
Slater of October: Evan Dillow
By and / Managing EditorNews editor Evan Dillow has been named Slater of October for his leadership in The Slate and his consistent work editing and writing weekly coverage.
Evan Dillow, News Editor for The Slate.
News editor Evan Dillow has been named Slater of October for his leadership in The Slate and his consistent work editing and writing weekly coverage.
When I was driving home this past weekend, I decided to bite the bullet and turn on some Christmas music — controversial, I know. For some people, this is perfectly normal, while others will consider me crazy for giving in this early.
I hope that everyone has had a great fall 2025 semester so far. Thanksgiving is almost here and there are a lot of amazing things that have been happening on and off campus, representing Shippensburg University well.
On Friday, Nov. 14, it was announced through a campus-wide SU News email that there would be a proactive pause on all off-campus social activities within the fraternity and sorority community until Dec. 15, 2025.
The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 has ended following the signing of a funding bill by President Trump on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
The Shippensburg Univer-sity Council of Trustees held a public meeting in the CUB MPR on Friday, Nov. 14. Important to Friday’s meeting was the announcement of new campus positions, a presentation on a recent program attended by the Wood Honors College and the approval of the 2026 university budget.
On Nov. 11, a small crowd joined to address questions for Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson.
Five Shippensburg University English and creative writing alumni held a discussion on their professional and recreational writing experiences in the career spotlight held in Stewart Hall the night of Nov. 4.
The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) held its third public meeting of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the CUB MPR.
For one hour on Wednesday, Oct. 29, Shippensburg University students found that their colleagues listen to the same music and stream the same shows as they do, regardless of who they supported for president in the 2024 election.
Inside the Harley Hall first-floor lounge, a group of students gathered to discuss the thing they are deeply passionate about: feminism.
Last week, I attended the PRSSA ICON conference in Washington, D.C. I was excited for the conference, but also nervous. I attended ICON last year in Anaheim and had a great time exploring a new city and meeting new people. However, this year felt different.
Six students hosted a panel for International Education Week to share information on the Study Abroad Program in the Orndorff Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
MSA to undergo improvements that strive to honor her life’s work
The federal government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1 approaches one month, with there still being no sign of a deal in sight, according to a CBS News report.
From the moment I proposed the idea of running for homecoming royalty, I was overwhelmed by the support I received.
Kemi Adetunji and Theo Campomanes were crowned Shippensburg University’s 2025 homecoming royalty at Seth Grove Stadium on Saturday.
A “March in Remembrance” of Jefferson was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The march proceeded from Gilbert Hall across campus to the Ceddia Union Building (CUB), where biodegradable balloons were released in her honor.
Shippensburg students, alumni, faculty and community members lined the streets downtown for SU’s annual homecoming parade on Oct. 25.
A panel discussion titled “Mourning to Movement” was held in the Old Main Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The event was advertised as a vigil for justice, change and unity, and it included eight speakers from a diverse set of student organizations.