NEWS

4/2/2024, 12:00pm

SGA submits activity fee proposal to administration

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

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

By Elizabeth Peters and Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

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

By Luke Rainey / Asst. Copy Editor

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

By Evan Dillow

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

By Mara Eberle / Asst. Ship Life Editor

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

By Evan Dillow

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

By Elizabeth Peters / Editor-in-Chief

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

Record low turnout in SGA officer election

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

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. 

Multimedia Editor Allyson Ritchey and News Editor Ian Thompson sit down with PA Gov. Josh Shapiro during an exclusive interview.

3/5/2024, 12:00pm

Pennsylvania governor’s vision for higher education

By Allyson Ritchey and Ian Thompson / Multimedia Director

Higher education is on track to receive a massive overhaul. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced in January his vision for a new system of higher education that unites Pennsylvania’s community colleges with PASSHE under a new umbrella.  The Slate sat down with Shapiro and Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson in recent weeks to discuss the proposed changes and what they would mean for Shippensburg’s campus community.

2/28/2024, 5:15pm

McCormick takes aim at Bob Casey at CPAC

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

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

By Mason Flowers / Asst. Sports Editor

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.

2/20/2024, 12:00pm

Thersa Runstedtler fights the Black Balling of Black Ballers

By Gabe Rader / Staff Contributor

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.