Commentary: Libertarianism: A hidden belief?
By / Staff ColumnistFew people know what a libertarian is. They know there is some kind of political nature behind it, but generally have no clue who or what libertarians actually are.
OPINION
The Slate Speaks: When adults fail, must children take up the mantle?
ByVideos of Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old girl from Sweden, addressing world leaders at the United Nations Climate Action Summit are circling news outlets and the internet. Thanks to modern technology, she has effectively become the worldwide face of the climate action movement.
Commentary: Term limits not all good
By / Staff ColumnistThe corruption and inefficiency in the United States Congress is something that almost everyone has come to deal with. Many who see this dilemma turn to Congressional term limits via a constitutional amendment. According to Rasmussen Reports, in 2016, 74 percent of Americans support congressional term limits for all members of Congress.
The Slate Speaks: Axing chocolate milk is no cure for obesity
ByA story published in the New York Post website last week explained New York City public schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is pushing to remove chocolate milk from public schools’ lunches.
Commentary: Fair, biased newsmedia
By / Staff ColumnistLast week I wrote my commentary “Mending the Rift” about the need for Americans to be open to other people’s ideas and not be afraid to discuss political matters. The purpose? To foster community in our nation, to understand differences and gain insight on other possible solutions to our nation’s problems.
The Slate Speaks: Bomb threats at SASD, the boy who cried wolf
ByA bomb threat targeting Shippensburg Area Senior High School failed to close Shippensburg’s public schools last Wednesday, Sept. 11. Students entered the building guarded by members of the Shippensburg Police Department, but otherwise classes continued as normal, a marching band rehearsed outside and a gym class exercised in the field by the school.
The Slate Speaks: Gun violence needs action
ByGun violence in America has been a common scene of both chaos and carnage. National leaders respond to the issue in a seemingly systematic manner — thoughts and prayers; thought and prayers; thoughts and prayers — while innocent Americans continue to die.
Letter to the Editor: HBO’s ‘Divorce’ is humiliating as an SU alumnus
Editor’s note: the following letter is in referenece to Episode 3, “Bad Manners,” of Season 3 in the HBO special, “Divorce,” which mentions Shippensburg University by name.
The Slate Speaks: The corrosive spirit of apathy
ByJust because something does not affect you does not mean it is not happening.
Commentary: Young voters have the power
ByIf only young voters under the age of 40 voted in the previous presidential election, Donald Trump would not have become president, according to CNN exit polling data.
Commentary: Russian interference can no longer be ignored
ByFormer special counsel Robert Mueller testified before Congress on July 24, and laid out the facts involving his investigation into the act of war that was launched by the Russian government during the 2016 presidential election.
Commentary: The future is female
ByThe Democratic Debates kicked off last week, and it is clear is that the future is very much female. There is a total of 24 candidates in the race, including a former Pennsylvania congressman Joe Sestak.
Constitution before politics: Trump must turn over financial records
ByLast week a federal judge heard the merits of a case involving President Donald Trump’s financial records and the House representatives who attempted to obtain them. Trump unlawfully decided he would challenge the Democrats, who wanted to conduct oversight of the Executive Branch. This is not expressly authorized in the United States Constitution, but is implied through the enumerated powers.
Criticism of press undermines all
ByAs journalists, we really only have two things; a copier that frequently malfunctions and our integrity. They say that the pen is mightier than the sword, but this only holds weight if the words being written are trusted to be true.
An Open Letter to President Laurie Carter
ByThis open letter is a response to a mass email sent by your office to the Shippensburg community, as well as other public comments made about stories that have been published in The Slate over the past several weeks, and in a meeting Tuesday between you and members of The Slate staff.
Assange should be pardoned
ByJulian Assange, once a liberal hero and friend of the Republican Party, is now a political bogeyman.
Cost of research conferences jeopardizes student research
BySome of the most impactful educational experiences take place outside of the classroom and away from campus.
Negativity on Social Media can have global impact
ByOn Sunday, there was a dispute on Twitter between Jim Carrey and Alessandra Mussolini. The granddaughter of Benito Mussolini, the World War II era Italian dictator.
It is imperative Trump’s tax returns be released
ByAs tax day is upon us, the American people are still waiting to see what foreign investments Donald Trump has or does not have.