4/2/2024, 12:00pm

Your World Today Commentary: Whole lotta Ship

My planner is my lifeline. I have said countless times that if I do not write an idea, event or deadline into my planner — or a random sticky note that happens to be within arm’s length — there is a significant chance that I will forget it almost instantly.  There is a constant stream of residence life, admissions, communications/journalism, Slate and general life business cycling through my head, and I double-book myself at least once a week. Thankfully, I am not alone. I am consistently validated by the frequency of events across campus that overlap and are double-booked.

4/2/2024, 12:00pm

SGA submits activity fee proposal to administration

Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously approved amendments to its constitution and bylaws at its March 28 public meeting. The amended constitution will reduce the required number of meetings SGA must hold from once every two weeks to once a month. Amendments also clarified the duties of vice presidents and updated SGA committees. Additionally, SGA approved a proposed increase to the student activity fee, which will be sent to SU administration for potential approval and next steps.

4/2/2024, 12:00pm

1973 SU alumni fund campus projects for 50-year anniversary

The historic side of Shippensburg University’s campus is getting an upgrade — courtesy of several alumni. Over the past few weeks, construction began for an archway next to Stewart Hall and Rowland Hall on the west side of campus. The project is funded by the family of Class of 1973 alumnus, long-time member of the SU Board of Trustees and former Pennsylvania State Representative Jeff Coy, who passed away in 2018. Additionally, construction has begun in front of Stewart Hall for new decorative “SHIP” letters, which is funded by the Class of 1973 as a gift to the university 50 years after their graduation. 

3/20/2024, 1:19am

Biden outlines differences against Trump in State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden listed his administration’s accomplishments and goals to provide a contrast between himself and former President Donald Trump in his 2024 State of the Union address. The speech on March 8 was less than 36 hours after Nikki Haley withdrew from the GOP primary, making Trump the presumptive nominee to challenge Biden’s re-election. 

3/20/2024, 1:12am

Super Tuesday results pave way for Trump vs. Biden rematch

The 2024 presidential race narrowed following the expected election results from Super Tuesday, held on March 5 in 16 states and American Samoa. Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia held primaries on Super Tuesday. The Democratic party held a caucus in American Samoa in place of Alaska.

3/5/2024, 12:00pm

Frederick Douglass Institute hosts ‘Black is the Color of Love’ panel

Shippensburg University’s Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) hosted the “Black is the Color of Love” panel and discussion Tuesday to shed light on black love and intimacy.  Sharnine Herbert, liaison for FDI, introduced the organization, the panelists and the purpose of the event. Each panelist had a specific topic to present and educate the audience on, all of which surrounded the topic of black love.

3/5/2024, 12:00pm

Scooters, break-ins, room selection frustrations aired at President’s Hour

Several hot-button campus issues such as recent car break-ins, room selection frustrations and the electric scooter ban were discussed at last week’s President’s Hour. Students were encouraged to both listen and raise concerns to President Charles Patterson and members of the campus staff, which included representatives from housing, maintenance, SUPD, the Dean of Students, the Office of Equity and Inclusion and more. Adam Beam moderated questions.

3/5/2024, 12:00pm

Your World Today Commentary: Buck up or shut up

Actions speak louder than words, but I would be lying if I said words were not hitting pretty hard right now.  As my managing editor Connor wrote in his piece last week, we have experienced a surge of hot topics in in our news coverage. Subsequently, we have more readers than ever, which is a blessing no matter the cost. 

3/5/2024, 12:00pm

Lest we forget: Another update on Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine

As Americans, it is valuable to stay up to date with conflicts happening outside of our border that our country is involved in. Just because the fighting is not in our town does not mean that we are separated from the events. 

3/5/2024, 12:00pm

Record low turnout in SGA officer election

The Student Government Association (SGA) wrapped up its spring 2024 executive leadership committee election March 1. Of a student population numbering more than 4,000, only 49 ballots were submitted, according to SGA administrative assistant Lisa Laughlin. This equates to roughly 1% voter turnout from the student body. Only one name was on the ballot for five open officer positions. Several candidates did, however, run successful write-in campaigns. 

2/28/2024, 5:15pm

McCormick takes aim at Bob Casey at CPAC

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey was labeled a “man of inaction” by Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick Friday as McCormick spoke during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). 

2/28/2024, 5:15pm

Campus housing selection sees major issues, frustrates students

Shippensburg University’s selection process for on-campus housing suffered severe technical hiccups, leaving many students irate.  The selection initially opened on Feb. 13, but server overload caused the process to shut down partway through and was reopened on Feb. 22.

2/27/2024, 12:41pm

Your World Today: Welcome to News 101

2/26/2024, 11:10am

Electric scooter fire prompts evacuation of Seavers Hall

2/20/2024, 11:21pm

SU Council of Trustees discusses Educational Programs and Post-COVID Campus Recovery

The 2024 spring semester’s first public Shippensburg University Council of Trustees meeting was held on Friday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Ceddia Union Building MPR.  Topics discussed included budgetary updates, student affairs updates and a presentation on the “Landscape of Teacher Education at Shippensburg University.”

2/20/2024, 9:55pm

Theta Xi issued interim suspension after hazing allegations

2/20/2024, 12:00pm

Thersa Runstedtler fights the Black Balling of Black Ballers

Shippensburg University welcomed Theresa Runstedtler, a professor at American University as well as the author of the book “Black Ball,” on Feb. 15.  Runstedtler began her journey with the National Basketball Association in 1995 as one of the Toronto Raptors performers, which allowed her to closely observe “a lot about the racial labor dynamics of the NBA” and how it has gotten to where it is today.