The Slate Speaks: Student newspapers essential to defending campus culture
ByLast week, students and campus officials at Dickinson College ended a days-long sit-in to see Title IX reform on campus.
OPINION
Take five minutes: Envisioning, hoping for a world where we do not murder our own kind
By / Staff ColumnistAround 250,000 people attended the annual March for Life on Jan. 24. The event is a rally and march dedicated to spreading the word about why abortion should be illegal, as well as to address the infamous Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, which permitted legal abortions across the country in 1973.
Give it a thought: Is Kriner Hall serving students the best it can?
By / Staff ColumnistKriner Hall is the daily go-to dining option for some students, and for others it is their pick for food when Reisner Dining Hall’s menu does not look too appealing. Others never set foot in Kriner.
The Slate Speaks: Impeachment process leaves much to be desired
ByThe United States’ Senate is on a dramatic, media-sensationalized final countdown to its deciding vote on whether or not President Donald Trump will be removed from office. And the American people could not be more disappointed.
The Slate Speaks: Royal withdrawal reminds us outsiders are not enemies
ByWhile international press flocks to cover the exodus of scandal-ridden ex-His Royal Highness (HRH) Harry and Meghan Markle, America, especially Shippensburg, can discuss the issues behind royal exile within the context of its own community.
Give it a thought: Senator Klobuchar is the Democrats’ best chance in 2020
By / Staff ColumnistOf the 12 remaining Democratic candidates vying for the presidency in 2020, only a select few have an actual chance.
The Slate Speaks: Iranian, American leaders gamble with citizens' lives
ByWhile Shippensburg University students vacationed away from classes during the winter season, the United States government was embroiled in political disagreements.
Give it a thought: Trump's support could skyrocket if he was environmentally friendly
By / Staff ColumnistAmericans care about a plethora of topics on literally anything you can imagine under the sun. However, we all know some political topics are more near and dear to our hearts than others.
Letter to the Editor: The Slate's coverage of religious demonstrators 'clear and accurate'
"Contrary to my fellow alumnus in his Letter to the Editor from 11/19/2019, I did not find the initial article to contain rampant anti-Christian bias riddled with hypocritical assertions. Instead, I saw clear and accurate coverage of what occurred on campus that day."
Give it a thought: Modified SU scholarship will increase enrollment
By / Staff ColumnistWhenever students apply to Shippensburg University, many are offered the Raider Success Scholarship as a means of decreasing the cost of their tuition and to encourage them to choose SU over all other schools. Its purpose is additionally to reward students who are high academic performers. That Raider Success Scholarship funded through the university was previously provided to students with a 1150 SAT and 3.5 GPA or higher to the amount of $2,000 for up to four years.
Give it a thought: New housing policy
By / Staff ColumnistAs the fall semester starts to wind down, Shippensburg University student email inboxes are filling with information for not just the spring semester. Information is pouring in about housing selection for fall 2020.
The Slate Speaks: YouTube’s incoming policy change ethically deplorable
YouTube is undeniably the most-popular video streaming website, and has dominated the internet since its launch in 2005. YouTube’s recently announced Terms of Service changes that will undoubtedly harm the rights of its users.
Commentary: Give it a thought: Supreme Court undermine democracy
By / Staff ColumnistMany democratic presidential candidates have discussed a hardly known concept called court-packing. The term refers to adding of Supreme Court justices with the intent of changing the political ideology of the Supreme Court.
The Slate Speaks: What impact should attendance have on students’ grades?
As we enter the home-stretch of the semester and finish up final assignments for our courses, we must address attendance policies present in class.
Commentary: Give it a thought: Imagine what 100 % looks like
By / Staff ColumnistThe Shippensburg University community and campus life is often fragmented into smaller groups. Our university is defined more so by our individual groups and lacks a central school spirit. The truly disappointing part of our campus climate is the large percentage of our population that is not involved on campus.
The Slate Speaks: Health should take priority in the lives of students
Students do not always have time to take care of their health, and the high demand and stress of work that comes with attending college means placing your health on the back burner.
Commentary: Give it a thought: Vet, vote for a cooperative government
By / Staff ColumnistAmericans are very strong-willed in their opinions and convictions. We are very proud of our beliefs, values, religious identities and core moral principles.
Commentary: SU community lazy about recycling
By / Staff ColumnistStudents, faculty, staff and campus groups like the Green League alike verbally recognize the importance of recycling in Shippensburg University’s Sustainability plan.