DeSantis doubles down on critical race theory
ByRon DeSantis is the governor of Florida, who may possibly be in the running for the 2024 presidential election.
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Shippensburg resident working to keep local history afloat
By / Multimedia DirectorThe borough of Shippensburg is like many others throughout Pennsylvania and is the oldest community in the Cumberland Valley. A small town that was first settled nearly 300 years ago, Shippensburg has changed drastically over the course of time.
Shippensburg 2022 Campus Climate Survey reveals issues with intersectionality
By / Staff ColumnistIn November 2022, Manuel Ruiz, assistant vice president for inclusion and belonging and director of social equity, facilitated several sessions to constituents of Shippensburg University regarding the 2022 Campus Climate Survey (CCS) results. The sessions conducted by Ruiz had a total of 27 faculty, 30 staff, 22 students, seven administrators and 10 members of the Council of Trustees in attendance. These sessions were held to provide a more detailed analysis of the results and to discuss results and implications of the CCS.
Biden, House chamber spar throughout rowdy State of the Union address
ByPresident Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address on Feb. 7, where he celebrated the political achievements of his administration as he prepares to face the challenge of passing legislation through a divided — and obstreperous — Congress.
2023 Love Lines
Dear Slaters, Thank you for all your dedicated, hard work. We couldn’t do it without you and appreciate each and every one of you. We are so grateful you decided to join us and even more grateful that you’ve stuck with us. Love, Piper and Paige
SGA swears in Senators, new VP of finance
By / Asst. News EditorThe Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) swore in eight new senators during its Feb. 2 public meeting, held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
SU’s National Council of Negro Women inducts 24 members
ByThe Shippensburg University chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) inducted 24 new members in a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 29.
As Cold as Ice Ice Baby
By / Multimedia DirectorCHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - It may not feature Foreigner or Vanilla Ice, but sculptures and smiles lined Main Street in downtown Chambersburg for the 21st annual Chambersburg IceFest last weekend.
SU holds 35th annual March for Humanity
ByShippensburg University held its 35th annual March for Humanity in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to march against racial injustice and discrimination on Jan, 26 at Old Main Chapel. The march was hosted by Shippensburg University’s African American Organization and the Multicultural Affairs office. Other campus groups present were the Multi-Ethnic Student Association, Elite Dance Troupe, Latino Student Organization and The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. Organization.
Getting to know PAGE’s new director
ByThe PAGE Center has enlisted Miller Hoffman as its new director, who finds the job to be fitting due to their experiences and passion for prevention education.
Council of Trustees shares university updates
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University President Charles Patterson announced multiple items of interest to the SU community at the Jan. 27 public meeting of the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees, held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
Republican congressman Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker after political infighting
ByWith midterm elections long gone and all races have been decided it was now time for the U.S. House of Representatives to begin their work. Before House business could get underway, they needed to select a Speaker of the House.
Shippensburg PRSSA working on initiatives to better campus, local communities
ByThe Shippensburg University PRSSA works with multiple clients that work inside and outside the university campus and community throughout the year to help make not only campus life but the community better.
Cluggy’s Family Amusement Center plans upgrades
By / Editor-in-ChiefCluggy’s, a popular family entertainment center located in Chambersburg, is preparing for a series of upgrades under new ownership.
Josh Shapiro sworn in as 48th Governor of PA
By / Asst. News EditorOn Jan. 17, Democrat Josh Shapiro was sworn in as the 48th governor of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.
Your World Today Commentary: Springing Into the New Semester
By / Editor-in-ChiefWelcome to both a new year and a new semester at Shippensburg University. No matter how the last ones ended, I am sure you can find something great this time around. The new semester and new year bring new challenges, but also new happinesses. Whether or not you believe in a clean slate (pun intended), both certainly can be. It may be more difficult, but that does not mean it will be any less wonderful.
Questions raised about integrity of Fall 2022 SGA election
By , and / Managing EditorMultiple members of SGA alleged that Kennedy Holt failed to comply with mandatory regulations in the fall 2022 election.
Your World Today: Celebrating the end of a semester
By / Editor-in-ChiefIt is finally the end of the fall semester at Shippensburg University, and whether you are excited or just a little crestfallen for the end, it should be something to celebrate.
Former President Trump Officially Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign
ByFormer President Donald Trump took his first official steps onto the 2024 campaign trail and announced his intentions to become the 47th president of the United States in a speech given at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Nov. 15.
PAGE Center Seeks to Make a Safer Campus
ByThe PAGE Center coordinator is seeking to provide a safer campus by preventing sexual assault with the help of Title IX and the campus police.