NEWS

4/15/2025, 8:00am

Suspect arrested in investigation of arson at PA Governor’s residence

 

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire that left significant damage and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate the building, authorities said Sunday. The man, captured later in the day, will face charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault, authorities said.

4/15/2025, 8:00am

Your World Today Commentary: Been here all along

By Reagan Gardenhour

Slate Managing Editor Reagan Gardenhour:  I have always found countdowns intimidating.  Ten… Whether it is because of anticipation anxiety, which has existed quite prevalently in my life, or because of the need to be in control, I do not know. What I do know is that I do not do well with a countdown. Or a drumroll. Or a graduation? 

4/15/2025, 8:00am

SGA approves operating budget for 2025–2026

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) gave the final approval for the 2025-2026 operating budget at its April 3 meeting. The budget funds student groups, athletics and other areas of student life. 

The G-1 parking lot, located at 273 N. Queen St., has been listed for sale along with the adjoining property.

4/15/2025, 8:00am

SU Foundation lists G-1 lot for sale

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Those who have been to Richard Avenue have likely seen the large parking lot and adjacent overgrown lot on North Queen Street. That property, which contains the G-1 general parking lot, has been listed for sale by its owner, the Shippensburg University Foundation.  The 14.59-acre property, which is adjacent to the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Richard Avenue and Wibs, has been listed for $2.3 million.

Kylan Lamke and Whitney Hunter install a tile near McCune Hall on April 6.

4/15/2025, 8:00am

‘Keep it clean’ — Students and faculty team up to raise awareness

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Spring has sprung in Shippensburg, and rather than enjoy the flowers around campus, some students are kneeling next to storm drains. You may have seen them on campus the last few weeks, sporting hi-vis vests and wielding angle grinders or caulk guns. If you take a closer look at the drains they were working on, you will see some colorful new additions. Volunteers have installed ceramic discs in a variety of colors stamped with one of eight designs and the tagline “Drains to Stream — Keep it Clean.” 

4/1/2025, 8:00am

Gabbard calls leaked Signal chats a ‘mistake’

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Wednesday it was a “mistake” for national security officials to discuss sensitive military plans on a group text chain that also included a journalist — a leak that has roiled President Donald Trump’s national security leadership.

4/1/2025, 8:00am

Your World Today Commentary: You’re paying too much for toothpaste

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

If you are paying for toothpaste, you shouldn’t be.  I’m sorry to break it to you, but it’s time to accept that you have spent years spending far too much on your favorite Crest and Colgate products. The solution to your troubles is one of life’s simplest but most underappreciated joys — a coupon. Yes, those pesky sheets of paper that used to get delivered in the weekly newspaper are the key to fighting inflation as a college student.

4/1/2025, 8:00am

SGA Corner: Exciting updates

By Lillian Sellers / SGA President-Elect

SGA President Lillian Sellers: As the semester winds down, the Student Government Association has been hard at work making progress on various initiatives around campus. Additionally, we have been preparing for our leadership transitions at the end of this year, as well as getting ready for electing new senators. 

4/1/2025, 8:00am

A President’s-less hour

By Evan Dillow

SGA’s spring 2025 President’s Hour was kicked off at 7 p.m. in the Orndorff Theater in the CUB on Monday, Mar. 24. In attendance was Director of Facilities Management Matthew Dominick, Vice President of Student Affairs Lorie Sheetz, Provost Darrell Newton, SUPD Chief Patrick Taylor and Shippensburg University Dining Services General Manager Will Anderson. SU President Patterson was not in attendance as he was recovering from minor surgery.

Shari Horner (left) with Misty L. Knight (right) after her presentation at the spring faculty colloquium.

4/1/2025, 8:00am

Weaving things together: Shari Horner on her time at Shippensburg University

By Madi Shively / Staff Contributor

After completing 27 years at Shippensburg University, Shari Horner has a great deal to be proud of. Horner served for four years as the irector of the Women’s Studies Program, which became the Women’s and Gender Studies Program under her watch, and she was the chair of the English Department for nine years. 

Four professors from SU’s Political Science Department briefed students on the current state of politics in the U.S.

4/1/2025, 8:00am

Political Science professors discuss deteriorating political situation

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

As political tensions continue to rise across the country in the wake of the Trump administration’s tumultuous shake-up of the federal bureaucracy, a panel of professors from Shippensburg University’s Political Science Department sought to provide a clarifying overview of the political landscape in 2025.  The panel was made up of four professors who offered their perspective and expertise in various areas of political science. The evening was hosted and led by political science Chair Alison Dagnes, who was joined by her colleagues Lonce Bailey, Mark Sachleben and Steven Lichtman. 

The Franklin County Democratic Committee organized a protest in downtown Shippensburg against President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions.

4/1/2025, 8:00am

Local Democrats rally against Trump

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Democrats from Franklin and Cumberland counties came out in downtown Shippensburg on March 22 to show their distaste for the Trump administration’s policies on a wide range of issues.  Around 60 protestors demonstrated around the intersection of King Street and Earl Street, protesting issues like potential cuts to government services like Social Security, attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and other agencies and cutting support to Ukraine.

Kayla Dalhouse (left) and Rangeline DeJesus (right) being presented with their Peace Corps training certificates in Nov. 2024.

3/27/2025, 5:09pm

SU alumni share Peace Corps experiences

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Shippensburg University welcomed back several alumni for a virtual workshop titled “Peace Corps: Global Opportunities.” Four SU graduates and a Peace Corps recruiter joined Career Center Executive Director Victoria Kerr to discuss their experiences as volunteers for the Peace Corps.  

3/27/2025, 5:00pm

SGA approves new student groups via emergency vote after failing to meet quorum

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Three new student groups were approved by the Student Government Association (SGA) through unorthodox means after the Student Senate failed to meet quorum at its March 6 public meeting.  To avoid leaving the groups in limbo until the next SGA public meeting in April, the Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) chose to adopt an emergency motion pursuant to Article V, Section IV of the SGA Constitution.

3/27/2025, 5:00pm

SUPD gives update on student concerns

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

At the March Student Government Association meeting, SUPD Police Chief Patrick Taylor gave the student senate updates about issues discussed at previous President’s Hours.  Those issues included alleged racial disparities in traffic stops and the installation of speed bumps on campus.

3/7/2025, 9:15am

Shippensburg officials share updates at community town hall

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

Approximately 100 residents showed up at the Firefighters Activity Center Tuesday night to participate in a community town hall and hear updates about Shippensburg’s future. Moderated by Chamber of Commerce Chair Wendy Kipe, the night featured updates from a dozen individuals, including Shippensburg Mayor Kathy Coy, Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson and Shippensburg Police Department Chief of Police Thomas Young, among others.