NEWS

4/29/2025, 8:00am

SGA election turnout remains low

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Despite a six-fold increase in turnout for the spring 2025 SGA officer elections, turnout for last week’s senator elections did not recover from last-year’s record low.  The results for Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association senate elections were announced on April 18. Only 63 votes were cast, compared to 301 in the officer elections and 61 for last year’s senator election. Of the 14 positions up for grabs, only five were filled. 

4/29/2025, 8:00am

Rocky future for art department

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Shippensburg University’s Department of Art & Design is preparing for a major transition — all four of its tenured faculty members are retiring at the end of the semester. Professors Steve Dolbin, Ben Culbertson, Michael Campbell, and William Whiteley will step away this summer.

Huber Arts Center is the home of the Art & Design Department.

4/29/2025, 8:00am

Faculty grapple with turnover and potential department mergers

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Shippensburg University faculty are navigating a period of administrative and academic uncertainty as the university faces budgetary challenges, potential department mergers and the departure of Provost Darrell Newton earlier this month. Newton’s exit was announced by SU President Charles Patterson on April 8. Since then, very little has been said. 

Smoke from the Thompson Hollow fire as seen from above Whitmer Road on Friday, April 25 at around 1 p.m.

4/25/2025, 3:53pm

Evacuation zones shrink as wildfire operations continue

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

A chain of wildfires on South Mountain, just miles south of Shippensburg, have prompted authorities to issue an evacuation notice in Southampton Township.  Residents near Thompson Hollow Road and Three Turn road have been requested to evacuate to a base camp at 2460 Shippensburg Road.  This is a breaking story and will be updated. 

Provost Darrell Newton announced his resignation, effective immediately, on April 8, 2025.

4/15/2025, 12:13pm

Provost Darrell Newton resigns

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

Shippensburg University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Darrell Newton has resigned from his position, effective immediately. An internal memo was sent by SU President Charles Patterson to faculty and staff on April 8. As of 4 p.m. on April 14, neither Newton nor the university have publicly commented on his resignation.

4/15/2025, 8:00am

PA Commonwealth’s employment tips

By Evan Dillow

The Pennsylvania Office of Administration held a seminar on state employment on Friday, April 11. The afternoon’s talk was led by Michelle Frechette, the HR program director for the Bureau of Enterprise Recruitment. According to Frechette, the seminar’s purpose was to “take the intimidation out of applying” for Commonwealth positions.

4/15/2025, 8:00am

Senate candidates speak on what SGA needs to change

 

Student Government Association (SGA) elections are once again underway. SGA held elections at the end of February for its Executive Leadership Committee, but the current round of elections is for senator positions.  Students can vote via a link sent to their SU emails on April 14, and the ballot will be open until 4 p.m. on April 17. Four names will be on the ballot this week in uncontested races, along with over a dozen senator positions on the ballot with no candidates. 

Assistant Professor Corey Williams joined the SU economics department last year.

4/15/2025, 8:00am

Prof. Corey Williams on balancing his academic work and Magic: The Gathering

By Elisa Reitman / Web Director

Now in his second year at Shippensburg University, Corey Williams is an assistant professor in the economics department.  As the sole macroeconomist in his department, he usually teaches several sections of Macroeconomics (ECON 101) each semester. Students stepping into William’s classroom will quickly find that the general vibe is, “Oh, this guy is a nerd.” 

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.