Officials redesign budget and finance standing rules
By / Managing EditorThe Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) approved proposed changes to the budget and finance committee standing rules Thursday during a Zoom meeting.
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Your World Today Commentary: Completing group work during the pandemic
By / Managing EditorWith Nov. 20 quickly approaching, professors are trying to pack in as much course material before on-campus students leave.
Climate change expert discusses temperatures, human impact
By / Asst. News EditorThe Shippensburg University Sociology Department hosted Emily Cloyd of the American Association for the Advancement of Science to speak about climate change Thursday.
SGA votes in support of fall semester pass/fail option
ByThe Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a public meeting via Zoom Thursday afternoon.
Your World Today Commentary: Photographers need access to accurately capture humanity
By / Managing EditorI am a nerd for journalism-related movies and documentaries. I love seeing how large, historical situations played out in the media world and learning about the issues others face in this industry.
ShipVotes seeks to lift student absence penalties for election Day
By / Asst. News EditorAs Election Day nears, students are looking for ways to get out to the polls. One campus group, ShipVotes, is campaigning to have professors lift absence penalties to further encourage students to vote.
Officials announce anti-racism institute
ByShippensburg University officials announced the new Anti-Racism Institute at the university in a press release. Officials created the program to continue the conversation of the national racial awakening.
Diversity Week educates campus
By / Asst. News EditorThe vision of a single student has become an entire week set aside each semester to celebrate the many cultures and aspects of diversity on the Shippensburg University campus.
Your World Today Commentary: Working through ‘senioritis’ during tough times
By / Managing EditorSenioritis: An decades-old phenomenon afflicting those who are nearing the end of a term of education. This feeling often strikes students during their final year in education, hopefully toward the end.
Etter Health Center prepares for flu season
ByWith a global pandemic brewing and flu season on the way, officials at Shippensburg University’s Etter Health Center are preparing and implementing plans to keep students safe and healthy this semester.
Chancellor virtually visits Shippensburg
By / Managing EditorPennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Daniel Greenstein virtually visited Shippensburg University in a Zoom session Monday afternoon.
Virtual ‘President’s Hour’ discussion covers class schedules, voting
ByShippensburg University President Laurie Carter and other officials answered student questions at a virtual President’s Hour Oct. 7.
SGA approves new committee members
By / Asst. News EditorStudent Government Association (SGA) approved several new member appointments and additions for their committees at the October meeting last week.
Student vision becomes reality with Diversity Week
By / Asst. News EditorLance Hines-Butts has had a vision for campus unity at Shippensburg University campus since his sophomore year. Next week, this vision will become reality as Diversity Week, a full week of programming focused on educating and celebrating the diversity on campus.
ShipVotes empowers students to vote
By / Asst. News EditorShipVotes, a nonpartisan coalition at Shippensburg University, is educating students about the importance of their vote and how to register to vote for upcoming elections.
Your World Today Commentary: Social media hurts marketplace of ideas
By / Managing EditorIn the age of social media, we are more connected than ever. We can simply open an app to be connected to our family and friends and consume any news and entertainment we want.
Naked ballots could disqualify mail-in ballots after Pa. Supreme Court ruling
By / Asst. News EditorPennsylvania is often a deciding state in the presidential election; however, during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic many voters are opting for a mail-in ballot, but a new ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court could prevent thousands of votes from being counted.
Faculty hears students experiences of on-campus racism
ByMembers of the Shippensburg University community gathered on Zoom Thursday afternoon for students to discuss their experiences with race on campus.
Women’s Center celebrates 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
By / Asst. News EditorThe Women’s Center at Shippensburg University celebrated the 19th Amendment over Zoom with a panel of speakers from both on- and off-campus organizations. Speakers paid tribute to those who fought for the right and the diversity among them. Many speakers addressed the importance of voting in the upcoming elections and encouraged attendees to register to vote.
Shippensburg professor leads Constitution Day celebration
ByMore than 50 people logged onto Zoom Sept. 17 to celebrate Constitution Day with keynote speaker and Shippensburg University political science Professor Sara Grove.