NEWS

Jonathan Reynolds addresses a large audience in Old Main Chapel about the historical importance of the burrito following a dinner at Reisner Dining Hall.

3/19/2018, 8:14pm

Dinner and lecture shows how food can connect to history

By Hannah Pollock / Managing Editor

The Shippensburg University Department of History and Philosophy hosted a lecture titled, “History in Your Hands: What The Burrito Tells Us About World History” by Jonathan Reynolds, professor of history at Northern Kentucky University, on March 5.

The William Penn School District v. PA Department of Education case argues that Pennsylvania does not fund public education adequately or equitably. The lawsuit was originally filed three years ago, but not much has been done since.

3/6/2018, 3:00am

Case to debate school funding

By Shannon Long

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will hear oral arguments from the lawsuit, William Penn School District v. PA Department of Education, that challenges inequitable and inadequate school funding in Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning. 

The honors program will become The Wood Honors College in the fall of 2018. Honors Program Director Kim Klein hopes the transition will bring more students to the program and university.

3/6/2018, 2:51am

Honors program to become college

By Shannon Long

Shippensburg University’s Honors Program will officially become The Wood Honors College in the fall of 2018, and the full curriculum change will take place in the fall of 2019, which also marks the 35th anniversary of honors education at SU. 

Sharon O’Brien shares with the audience the common misconceptions about depression. She defined two different types of depression as “lowercase depression” and “capitalized depression.” This double meaning can cause feelings of isolation and misunderstanding for those who suffer from mental illness.

3/6/2018, 2:40am

Lecture reveals truth of depression

By Jessica Knapp

Sharon O’Brien, professor of English and American studies at Dickinson College, spoke at Shippensburg University as part of its disability studies spring lecture on Thursday evening in the Old Main Chapel. 

2/26/2018, 10:35pm

State police reports 2/20/18 - 2/26/18

By Staff Reports

Frank Varnauskas, 33, of Newville, was driving northbound behind a vehicle in Southampton Township on Thursday around 5:40 p.m. when he began to pass the vehicle on a double yellow line. 

2/26/2018, 10:25pm

Message from President Carter

 

Hello campus community,  It is with pride that I update you on the good work of our students and programs.

Panelists discuss the topics of the importance of diplomacy and how it can be seen in people’s daily lives. They said it was the key to working with others and encouraged students to pursue careers in diplomacy.

2/26/2018, 10:15pm

Panel emphasizes diplomacy

By Hannah Pollock / Managing Editor

The Shippensburg University Grove Forum was filled with students, faculty and community members, leaving standing room only, last Thursday for a presentation and guest panel hosted by the political science department. 

Students gather on the stairs in the Capitol building’s rotunda while speakers including Interim Chancellor Karen M. Whitney and SU President Laurie Carter deliver speeches. Carter emphasized her experience at Clarion University and how it prepared her future and how she feels a connection to students at SU.

2/26/2018, 10:04pm

Students rally at capital

By Shannon Long

Students from Shippensburg University and the other 13 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities traveled to the Capitol building in Harrisburg on Thursday for the annual advocacy event at which students urge lawmakers to fund state schools. 

Rothschild describes the process of the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial when he served as the lead trial counsel. The trial arose after 11 parents were outraged that intelligent design was being taught in science classes. Rothschild said without the case, intelligent design may still be taught in schools today.

2/19/2018, 10:47pm

Speaker recalls historic trial

By Shannon Long

Eric Rothschild shared his experiences as lead trial counsel during the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial on Thursday night in the Ceddia Union Building’s Orndorff Theater. 

2/19/2018, 10:44pm

Police Briefs 2/13/18 - 2/19/18

By Staff Reports

Tanner O. Kaurudar, 21, of Kieffer Hall, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident that occurred on Jan. 29.