ShipVotes reflects on election season
By / Asst. News EditorFrom dawn till dusk on Nov. 3, ShipVotes volunteers worked to help Shippensburg University student voters get to the polls to cast their votes.
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Your World Today Commentary: Students must continue to maintain efforts through end of semester
By / Managing EditorAs the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to impact communities, schools are seeking out ways they can assist their students while maintaining a quality education.
First-generation college students share experiences
ByFour Shippensburg University first-generation college students talked about their unique experiences in a panel held Nov. 6 during the First-Generation Celebration Week
Coming together after the election: Political science professor explains polarization
ByThe 2020 Presidential Election has people all over the world guessing what might happen to the United States now that a president has finally been announced. Multiple news organizations are projecting former vice president Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election, after gaining Pennsylvania’s electoral votes Saturday.
SU offers Pass/Fail and extended withdrawal period for the fall 2020 semester
By / Asst. News Editor"With the ramifications of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic still affecting students, Shippensburg University officials will offer students the pass/fail grading option for the fall 2020 semester as they did last spring."
Shippensburg students, residents cast votes
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University students were among the millions of Pennsylvania voters to cast their ballots Tuesday, in what some political observers are calling one of the most important and compelling presidential elections in decades.
Professor loses father to coronavirus
By / Managing EditorFor some Shippensburg University community members, the COVID-19 coronavirus is nothing more than an inconvenience requiring them to wear masks. Some are lucky enough have no personal connection to the virus. But for many families, the numbers read by news anchors each evening are more than numbers: They were mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.
Your World Today Commentary: No matter how you present it, cutting classes, programs hurts students
By / Managing EditorThe situation unfolding at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has filled my social media feeds this week. Recently, IUP officials announced “restructuring” of various departments, including the cutting of programs. From the covering of art sculptures and silent choirs to demonstrate a campus without the arts, to faculty union demonstrations, there is a lot going on at IUP.
SU to hold socially distanced homecoming next weekend
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University alumni and students will still get to celebrate homecoming despite the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
SU, Etter ask students to practice safety
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University Students and faculty are pushing to Nov. 20 with about two weeks remaining in the fall 2020 semester. SU delivered face-to-face, hybrid and remote instruction, allowing students to choose to live on campus, while others remained off-campus or at home.
PASSHE schools may face layoffs after 2020-21 academic year
By / Asst. News EditorMore than 100 faculty members at five Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) schools received retrenchment letters as of Oct. 30.
International flags displayed in ‘heart of campus’
ByA display of 71 international flags lined the academic quad last week as a traditional part of International Education Week.
Your World Today Commentary: Completing group work during the pandemic
By / Managing EditorWith Nov. 20 quickly approaching, professors are trying to pack in as much course material before on-campus students leave.
Climate change expert discusses temperatures, human impact
By / Asst. News EditorThe Shippensburg University Sociology Department hosted Emily Cloyd of the American Association for the Advancement of Science to speak about climate change Thursday.
Officials redesign budget and finance standing rules
By / Managing EditorThe Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) approved proposed changes to the budget and finance committee standing rules Thursday during a Zoom meeting.
SGA votes in support of fall semester pass/fail option
ByThe Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a public meeting via Zoom Thursday afternoon.
Your World Today Commentary: Photographers need access to accurately capture humanity
By / Managing EditorI am a nerd for journalism-related movies and documentaries. I love seeing how large, historical situations played out in the media world and learning about the issues others face in this industry.
ShipVotes seeks to lift student absence penalties for election Day
By / Asst. News EditorAs Election Day nears, students are looking for ways to get out to the polls. One campus group, ShipVotes, is campaigning to have professors lift absence penalties to further encourage students to vote.
Officials announce anti-racism institute
ByShippensburg University officials announced the new Anti-Racism Institute at the university in a press release. Officials created the program to continue the conversation of the national racial awakening.
Diversity Week educates campus
By / Asst. News EditorThe vision of a single student has become an entire week set aside each semester to celebrate the many cultures and aspects of diversity on the Shippensburg University campus.