Establishment Democrats lack criticism
BySpeaking in Berlin, Germany, former President Barrack Obama critiqued quarrels within the Democratic Party, saying they should avoid a “circular firing squad”.
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Military Policy needs Reform
ByBefore any individual can serve in any branch of the United States Military they must meet a series of eligibility requirements, ranging from good moral character to physical fitness standards.
Letter to the editor: Hard work worth more than college prestige
ByAs the Shippensburg University Alumni Association governing body, we felt we have an obligation to respond to your commentary from “Your World Today” in the March 19 edition of The Slate.
American’s have a right to access Muellor’s full report
ByOn March 22, Robert Mueller, who served as the special counsel on the issue of the Russian attack on our democracy, delivered his findings to the attorney general of the United States.
Social media perpetuating spread of misinformation
ByThe dawn of social media brought about a quick and efficient method of mass communication that has the potential to allow an enormous amount of information to rapidly reach the hands of a large percentage of the world’s population.
Turning off tech can help us tune in to others
ByStudents and people in general rely heavily on technology these days. We are all just buried in our phones and hardly pay attention to the world around us.
Progress lacks a year after ‘march for our lives’
It has been one year since the March For Our Lives. On this anniversary, I want to remember why we are fighting.
Tearing down white males fails to lift up underrepresented populations
ByThe Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has dominated the film scene in the past decade, releasing some of the highest grossing movies of all time.
Ranking officials silent on sexual assault
ByState Rep. Brian Ellis is accused of raping an unconscious women. He has resigned. However, a resignation should not be the final word.
The State of our Union is not strong
ByEvery year when I watch the president’s State of the Union Address, I see only half the room stand up at a time, and hear the president only value their party’s platform ideals, or just the pure political tension in the room.
Politicians miss the mark on rebuking Omar’s statements
ByIn late February first-term Rep. Ilhan Omar made a series of remarks that many deemed anti-Semitic.
Republicans need change of strategy in 2020
ByPresident Donald Trump is supposedly the leader of the Republican Party. However, he continues to attack former prisoner of war, American Hero former-Senator John McCain. McCain, unlike Trump, had it all.
SGA elections demonstrate lack of student involvement
ByPrior to spring break, when thousands of Shippensburg students flooded out of Shippensburg to their respective hometowns or beaches of their choosing, the Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) held their annual elections for the 2019-20 Executive Rules Committee.
Cohen testimony does not bode well for Trump
ByMichael Cohen testified before Congress for a second time on Feb. 27.
North Korea summit reflects false progress
ByAs we round the corner finishing a bizarre start to 2019 filled with extreme winter weather, it is easy to picture what an emergency looks like.
House gun control bill a step in the right direction
ByThe U.S. House passed a gun bill, which is called the “Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019,” on Feb 27. What the new bill is and what it would mean for the average American is that now everyone needs a background check in order to start the process of buying a gun.
Cost, quality among many changes in Girl Scout cookie sales operation
By / Guest ContributorHeading to Sheetz last week, I walked past three little girls, who were probably 8 years old, selling Girl Scout cookies.
SU’s brewing workshops contradictory to ‘dry campus’
ByShippensburg University held its first session of the Brew Science Speaker Series on Feb. 28 with earth science and geography professor Alison Feeney.
Letter to the editor: Americans have incorrect perception of socialism
ByIt is about time that the American people were educated and informed about what true “Socialism” is and is not.