SU earns national recognition for academic performance
ByShippensburg University has been ranked as a top university in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s, ranking 100 on the Best Regional Universities in the North list.
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Students volunteer, serve community in day of service
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University held its annual Fall Day of Service Saturday, at which almost 250 volunteers served various local organizations from food banks to community parks.
Corn Fest returns to Ship
By / Managing EditorThe 39th annual Shippensburg Corn Festival filled King Street with thousands of people on the last Saturday in August.
Your World Today: Mistrust in media often misplaced, can be fought
By / Editor-in-ChiefNobody likes being put on the spot. And sometimes, that’s precisely how some people feel when they are being interviewed for a story.
Two SU-related sexual assault cases head to county court
By / Managing EditorTwo sexual assault cases involving Shippensburg University students are heading to Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas this fall, according to court documents.
Commentary: Criticism of press undermines all
ByAs journalists, we really only have two things; a copier that frequently malfunctions and our integrity. They say that the pen is mightier than the sword, but this only holds weight if the words being written are trusted to be true.
Commentary: Column not the same as article, contains opinion
ByCriticism of journalists is nothing new. This is why we at The Slate were not entirely surprised to face some of it ourselves this past week after releasing what was supposed to be our last issue of the year.
APB working to keep student ticket prices to minimum
ByShippensburg University’s Activities Program Board (APB) is working toward changes that its staff hopes will make events more affordable for students.
SUSSI spending limit motion sparks debate
ByThursday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting held a heated debate over a motion regarding Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc.’s (SUSSI) spending limit.
SU community reacts to assault accusations
ByShippensburg University President Laurie Carter said the university followed procedures in relation to two sexual assault accusations brought to light in a PennLive article last week.
Commentary: SU fails to communicate truth of campus issues
ByThe end of the school year is a time of goodbyes, but also one of reflection.
Two sexual assault cases reported in Shippensburg
ByTwo different sexual assaults were reported by Shippensburg University students — one man faces multiple criminal charges while a felony rape charge has been filed against the other man — according to PennLive.
Statewide has fun, safe events for all students
ByWhen you hear the term “Statewide,” what do you think of?
Editor-in-Chief reflects on The Slate’s impact
ByAfter countless articles, staff meetings and memories, it is time for me to say goodbye to The Slate.
New cafe opens downtown, offers fresh, clean foods
By / Managing EditorIn a quaint, Victorian house along King Street in downtown Shippensburg is the borough’s newest restaurant, the Aloha Café.
MSA retains students with organizations, programming
ByThe Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) was created in 1989 as a space for minority students to have their voices heard, but today it has grown as an organization which houses about 20 other organizations under its title.