Four students earn DMG designation
ByFour Shippensburg University Army ROTC cadets have earned Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) designation.
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Wolf signs law for stricter penalties against hazing
ByGov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed Senate Bill 1090, the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law, which gives stricter penalties toward hazing and makes sure schools have policies to protect students.
Speaker shares importance of advocacy for elderly
By“Our vision is to advocate for those who can’t, support those who can, and ensure all long-term care consumers live with dignity and respect,” Franklin County Ombudsman Angie Pickel said at a lecture on Thursday in Shippen Hall on gerontology, which is the study of aging.
New housing agreement has credit, GPA requirements
By / Managing EditorDue to recent major changes to the 2019-2020 housing agreement, some students may no longer be eligible to move off campus.
Poster unveiling reveals history of town, community
ByA mutual interest in the history of the community brought both campus and town leaders together on Oct. 9 in Shippensburg University’s Memorial Auditorium.
Commentary: LGBT students deserve more from administration
By“At Shippensburg University, we strive to provide an environment where the people of our campus community feel safe.” These were the words used in an email by SU President Laurie Carter in the aftermath of the Oct. 1 defacing of an office door belonging to Students Advocating for Equality (SAFE), a student LGBT group.
Career fair provides opportunity to network
ByMore than 100 businesses came to Shippensburg University for the fall career fair, ranging from chain suppliers such as Amazon and Target, to U.S. departments like the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Pennsylvania Counseling Services.
SU supports LGBT community after attack
By / Head Copy EditorTuesday was a prideful day to be a Shippensburg University student and a part of the LGBT community when students, faculty and administrators gathered in the Ceddia Union Building Amphitheater in solidarity after events that occurred the day prior.
Writer uses poetry to discuss difficult topics
ByAward-winning author Patricia Smith shared poetry and a handful of personal literary experiences during her keynote address at this year’s English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities Conference on Friday afternoon in the Tuscarora Room.
Program connects faculty, students in residence halls
ByA new program called Faculty in Residence (FIR) is allowing faculty to engage with students living on campus in residence halls.
Father, son address challenges of disabled
ByMichael Bérubé and his son, Jamie, are a dynamic duo. They have a typical father-son relationship full of jokes and secrets.
Greeks tell SGA about alleged mistreatment
By / Managing EditorThursday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting started out like any other meeting would. SGA President Logan Wein called the meeting to order, followed by the roll call of the senators and opening remarks. What came next was unexpected.
Campus police briefs 10/9/18
ByUniversity police on Sept. 21 placed two wooden traffic barricades in the alley next to the Rife Alumni House on North Prince Street due to the development of a sinkhole in the roadway.
SUTV nominated for three collegiate Emmy awards
BySUTV, Shippensburg University’s student-run television station, was nominated for three collegiate Emmy awards over the summer from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
State police briefs 10/2/18
ByPolice reported that a shed at the Ridge Church of the Brethren, 1095 Ridge Road, Shippensburg, was burglarized on Sept. 28 between midnight to approximately 10 a.m.
Hateful messages posted outside SU SAFE office
ByUnauthorized postings of signs with hateful messages were reported outside of the Students Advocating For Equality (SAFE) office.
Honors program becomes college with ribbon-cutting
ByThe Shippensburg University Wood Honors College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday afternoon to officially mark the transition from honors program to college.
Commentary: Facebook needs to boost security or risk losing users
ByFacebook on Friday announced the discovery and reparation of a security breach that exposed personal information belonging to 50 million accounts — the largest hack in the company’s history.
Kamau Bell addresses racism in America
By / Ship Life EditorShippensburg University students on Wednesday experienced a night with comedian W. Kamau Bell for a Day of Human Understanding.
Chancellor promises strength, opportunity during SU visit
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University on Tuesday hosted new Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Daniel Greenstein as part of his 14-stop university tour.