Breaking: Small fire in Franklin Science Center causes no damage
By / Editor-in-ChiefA small fire failed to trigger smoke detectors in a lounge on the second floor of Franklin Science Center at Shippensburg University late Wednesday afternoon.
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SGA candidates vie for students' votes in speeches
By / Managing EditorThe Student Government Association invited candidates for next year’s Executive Rules Committee (ERC) to speak Thursday afternoon following its formal meeting. Eight students will compete for five positions in the organization’s highest leadership roles.
Water main break shuts down services at Ceddia Union Building, closes part of road on campus
By / Editor-in-ChiefA water main break outside Shippensburg University’s Ceddia Union Building (CUB) early Saturday forced officials to turn off water for a few hours.
Commentary: Keeping sex safer
According to the Center for Disease Control, half of the 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STI) each year occur in young people aged 15-24 years — the age group of most college students. STIs (sometimes referred to as STDs) do not discriminate.
Tips for National Heart Health Month
ByYour heart works hard for you nonstop for your whole life. So show it some tender love and care this month during national hearth month.
Your World Today: Coronavirus coverage shows importance of transparency
By / Editor-in-ChiefWhat happens when you muzzle the whistleblower? It turns out the people can’t heed their call.
‘We march in hopes that we don’t have to next year’
By / Asst. News EditorStudents, faculty and members of campus organizations filed into Old Main Chapel last Thursday to participate in the March for Humanity.
SU addresses Coronavirus
By / Asst. News EditorA new respiratory virus was identified in Wuhan City, China, in 2019. Since then, thousands of cases have been identified and the virus has traveled to numerous countries including the United States.
PSECU, SGA offer scholarship opportunities
By / Asst. News EditorThe Student Government Association (SGA) and Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) are offering 20 scholarships to Shippensburg University students for the Fall 2020 semester.
SGA hosts meet-and-greet
By / Asst. News EditorHow often do you get to chat with a member of your own government? The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its second annual “Grub with the Gov” event in Reisner Dining Hall on Thursday.
Your World Today: Cell phones could be an invaluable tool for students
By / Editor-in-ChiefDigital technology has experienced nothing short of a miraculous renaissance that has defined my generation and will continue to define all generations henceforth.
Your World Today: Journalists should hold each other accountable
By / Editor-in-ChiefIn yet another egregious act of the executive branch, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made headlines when he allegedly shouted down NPRs Mary Louise Kelly.
Life Lion lands at SU, transports minor involved in accident to hospital
By / Editor-in-ChiefA Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport helicopter touched down outside Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University Sunday afternoon for an emergency.
State grant to improve sexual assault resources at SU
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University received its third “It’s On Us PA” grant to improve sexual assault resources at the university.
Campus to come together to march for unity, diversity
By / Managing EditorStudents and other campus community members will march Thursday to stand up for unity and diversity during the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. “March for Humanity.”
‘Who do you love?’
By / Editor-in-ChiefLove is in the air, and it will also be in The Slate in two weeks.