NEWS


3/3/2015, 6:24pm

Keystone XL pipeline vetoed, project not dead

Stretching through two Canadian territories and three U.S. states, the Keystone XL pipeline, if approved, would have the ability to import more than 800,000 barrels of crude oil per day to the American heartland from a Canadian oil depot, according to TransCanada Corp.


3/3/2015, 5:58pm

Four other PASSHE schools face per credit programs

A possible tuition increase looms over the heads of Shippensburg University students who take more than 12 credits, but SU students are not alone — four other Pennsylvania universities are facing a similar future: Bloomsburg University (BU), Clarion University (CU), Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and Millersville University (MU).


3/3/2015, 2:38pm

Board of Governors approves new degree programs

Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania Board of Governors voted in favor of adding two new degree programs to three Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities during a special meeting on Feb. 27.


3/3/2015, 2:28pm

Chambersburg seeks to improve traffic signals

Chambersburg — One of the largest boroughs in Pennsylvania, with a population of more than 20,000 people, may soon get improvements to its traffic signals, according to Herald-Mail Media.


2/23/2015, 10:35pm

Weekly World News Commentary

“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation,” former President Ronald Reagan said. America is a nation made up of immigrants from every corner of the world.


2/23/2015, 10:31pm

SU celebrates Mardi Gras for fundraiser

A night of food, dancing and charity kicked off on Feb. 17 to celebrate Mardi Gras and raise money for a project to help the Haitian people. The newly formed Klub Kreyol and the French Club hosted the fourth annual Mardi Gras Ball in the Cora I.


2/23/2015, 10:14pm

Cecil Howard hired as new social equity director

Coming from the sunshine state of Florida, Cecil Howard hoped to be the social equity director at Shippensburg University — not for the enjoyment of Pennsylvania winter, but for the numerous possibilities that SU could present. “When I saw what was before me, I said, ‘Wow,’” Howard said.


2/23/2015, 10:03pm

Staying Current

Local: Franklin County cold shelters fill to brim Chambersburg — The cold weather is driving homeless people to any shelter they can find.


2/21/2015, 11:45pm

Science v. Religion: the impact of a trial

An award-winning journalist shared her experience covering a controversial trial surrounding the debate of promoting religion in public schools. Lauri Lebo spoke in Old Main last Thursday for Shippensburg University’s 7th annual Science and Religion Forum.


2/17/2015, 1:37pm

Staying Current

Carlisle — Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, whatever you call it, today is a day for sugary pastries.