Commentary: Puerto Rico will become a state
ByLost in the endless news cycle, a significant story is developing. The territory of Puerto Rico is positioning to become America’s 51st state.
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Political Commentary: Message from State Senate District 33 candidate
My name is Rich Sterner, and I am running for State Senate District 33 in the Pennsylvania Senate which includes all of Adams County, the eastern half of Franklin County, Cumberland County around Shippensburg, and York County around Hanover.
Take five minutes commentary: Officials politicized COVID-19 pandemic
By / Staff ColumnistWorldwide, we are undergoing unprecedented times as a pandemic sweeps the globe, economic hardships proliferate, riots and protests unfold in the streets and political polarization intensifies as the election nears.
Give it a thought commentary: SU’s return is about students
By / Staff ColumnistThe COVID-19 coronavirus has ravaged all over the world, leaving companies, governments and institutions with many challenging decisions to make including balancing financial vitality, health and continuing to deliver their mission.
The Slate Speaks: New guidelines hurt restaurants, encourage house parties
ByBar, restaurant and business owners continue to grapple with the economic problems that stem from COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions.
Commentary: Chadwick Boseman delivered strength and wisdom
ByWhen news broke that Chadwick Boseman passed away from colon cancer, it didn’t seem real. It had to be a hoax. Sadly, it was not.
Commentary: Our nation in the hands of the constitution
ByDon’t be upset when the NBA players kneel, don’t be upset when NBA players boycott games, and don’t be upset when the NBA players speak out against the injustices before us in our nation.
The Slate Speaks: While apart, we must remember we are all in this together
ByIn the hard times of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we must be hopeful and pragmatic.
The Slate Speaks: Off-campus cameras can enhance safety, but invade privacy
ByWith the COVID-19 coronavirus still on the rise, Shippensburg University students must make the necessary adjustments if they wish to remain on campus. This means social distancing and wearing masks and limiting interactions with others.
Give it a thought commentary: Vote for something, not against something
By / Staff ColumnistWith the upcoming election only 70 days away, Americans are left with an important choice to make: Who to vote for.
Take five minutes commentary: A look at the Republican message after convention
By / Staff ColumnistIn a time of national uncertainty and unmitigated chaos, the Republican National Convention (RNC) acted as a beacon of hope for the future and was a much-needed reminder of who we are as Americans, where we came from and where we will go.
Commentary: Restorative Justice can be powerful
ByI 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.
Commentary: Black culture should be celebrated, appreciated not appropriated
ByDebates have been surfacing on the internet over the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.
Commentary: DNC virtually engages voters
ByWithout 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.
Take five minutes commentary: Exposing the incompetent left following the Democratic National Convention
By / Staff ColumnistThe Democratic National Convention kicked off Aug. 17 and conveyed a predominant mantra of destruction and disarray directed not only at President Donald Trump’s time in office but at our country’s basic principles.
Commentary: Here lies the America of old 1776-2020
ByToday 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?
Give it a thought: New cameras aid in bringing justice
By / Staff ColumnistShippensburg 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.
The Slate Speaks: Race, gender, sexual orientation should not impede human rights
ByThe Shippensburg Borough Council is set to vote on a non-discrimination ordinance that identifies and prohibits discrimination against people based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
The Slate Speaks: SU community must be responsible to remain on campus
After finishing the semester online amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, college students across the nation were left wondering if they would return to their campuses in the fall.