Seniors fear effects of strike
ByThe strike has finally ended, but before a tentative agreement was reached, seniors at Shippensburg University wondered how the strike would affect their future.
OPINION
SU students support their professors during strike
ByAlthough the strike has come to an end, students and professors are still standing strong.
Counseling center only open for emergencies
ByCampus is in an uproar as the faculty have begun their strike after many failed negotiation attempts.
Second Debate Begins in Controversy, Ends in Compliments
By66.5 million people. The hottest talking point in the days preceding the debate was the so-called “Trump Tape,” a recording depicting Republican nominee Donald Trump making lewd remarks about sexually assaulting women, to now suspended, Today Show host, Billy Bush on an ‘Access Hollywood’ bus in 2005. On the tape, Trump bragged about kissing women without permission and grabbing their genitals, adding that, “When you’re a star, they let you do it.”
4 Venues To See Your Favorite Artists
By4 Venues To See Your Favorite Artists By: Matthew Smith Whether you just like a casual night out, or you are going to see your favorite band, there are always options that will make the experience enjoyable.
Big companies tackle body image issues
ByAlthough society has been tailored to be accepting of all body types, there is still an added pressure on women to look a certain way in order to fit the social norms. Lately, many groups have been creating advertisement campaigns to show women they do not have to feel that constant pressure.
Make your fall break eventful this year
BySchool can get super overwhelming, especially around the time of midterms. It is halfway ways to get outside and appreciate nature.
Fun Facts
More than 90 percent of girls ages 15–17 want to change at least one thing about their appearance, with body weight ranking the highest. Heartofleadership.org Typically, Americans refer to this time of year as fall whereas the British refer to it as autumn.
Do’s and Don’ts of college
By andMissy says... Do Stay focused on what matters It is super easy to get caught up in partying, drinking and staying up late when you get to college.
Letter to the editor: “Revolution is Common Sense: A Letter to Troy S. Okum”
ByDear editor, This past week you wrote of the possible necessity for destructive or societally invasive action in a revolutionary age in your column, which was aptly headlined: “Fight for equality pushes limits of legality.” I make no qualms with this conjecture; rather, destructive and societally invasive behavior is vital to the advancement of views expressed by the relatively voiceless.
Fun facts
Here, you can find interesting facts all relating back to the stories published this week in Ship Speaks. Read the corresponding stories to see how each fact relates.
Facebook comment takes free speech too far
ByFreedom of speech is one luxury brought on by our democracy that people seem to take for granted.
Protesting has gone from peaceful to violent
ByThroughout history, protesting has helped America make great strides. One of the greatest being Martin Luther King Jr., who led the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s.
Debating politics; Trump has the right ideas
ByThis election year has, by far, been one for the books and we still have about two months left.
Do's and don'ts of college
By andBeing in college, it is easy to lose focus on responsibility, especially when it comes to saving money. You do not realize how quickly going out for pizza every now and then adds up, until it is too late.
True life: What it is like being a twin
ByI always get asked what it is like to be a twin. I never quite know how to respond. I have never not been a twin.
Campaigning or popularity contest?
ByTurn on the news and what do you see? National news seems like it has turned into entertainment news.
Social media: from hobby to necessity
BySocial media started out as a new and exciting hobby to take up some free time, but it has turned into a huge empire.
Freedom of speech or plain disrespect?
ByAlmost a month has passed and Colin Kaepernick, football player for the San Franscisco 49ers, is still making waves from his protest made weeks ago.