OPINION

8/25/2020, 12:00pm

Commentary: Restorative Justice can be powerful

By Stephanie Jirard

I eat a steady diet of reality crime shows, cultivated by an early interest in forensics. I recently caught the episode “The Last Dance” of the show “The Perfect Murder.” In the show’s last frame, Karen Silas tells of meeting in prison her daughter’s killer where he apologized. Silas said the expression of remorse “was so freeing.” Without giving the meeting a name, Silas had engaged in restorative justice. Restorative justice is a form of punishment where an offender accepts responsibility and takes the chance to repair the hurt the offender caused.

8/25/2020, 12:00pm

Commentary: DNC virtually engages voters

By Adam Friscia

Without any pomp and circumstance, the Democratic National Convention was virtually broadcast last week to a national audience. Although lacking the grandeur of a traditional assembly, the Democrats produced an innovative and engaging program.

8/25/2020, 12:00pm

Commentary: Here lies the America of old 1776-2020

By Noah Steinfeldt

Today in our country we are facing many issues. Sickness being the one at the forefront of the media, and racial injustice on the back burner. Both of these things are issues that have infected the human race since the beginning of time. Why is that? 

8/25/2020, 12:00pm

Give it a thought: New cameras aid in bringing justice

By Chase Slenker / Staff Columnist

Shippensburg University has had pressure from students in the past year to add additional security and surveillance in and around our residence halls in order to address incidents occurring in the buildings as well as to prevent future problems. 

7/23/2020, 2:16pm

Commentary: Minorities face heightened risk in coronavirus pandemic

By Adam Friscia

As COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the United States surpass the 3 million mark, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, evidence shows the health crisis is disproportionately impacting minorities. In particular, Latino Americans are bearing the brunt of the burden.