Misunderstanding of mental illness why police shot, killed Georgia Tech student
Riots erupted following the shooting of Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz, who was the leader of Pride Alliance and part of the LGBTQ+ community on campus.
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Juggalo’s fight against gang label
ByLast weekend an unlikely group of super fans, known as Juggalos, marched in Washington, D.C.
Driving still requires undivided attention despite tech improvements
ByFans of NBC’s hit show “The Office” may recall a scene in which Michael Scott, despite protests from Dwight Schrute, follows his GPS into a lake, submerging his car in the water.
Changes to Title IX will bolster rape culture
It was an absolute shock to victims and students across the U.S. when Education Secretary Betsy DeVos spoke at George Mason University about the changes she hoped to make to parts of Title IX regarding sexual assault.
Presidential search schedule, process leaves students in dark about candidates
ByThe search for a new Shippensburg University president reached one of its final stops last week, as each of the final four candidates made their way to SU to spend a day on campus.
Implementation of President Trump’s agenda shouldn’t rely on release of his tax returns
ByPresident Donald Trump’s tax returns are still an ongoing argument today, since his many promises to America that he would release them during his campaign have yet to be fulfilled.
New methods of sharing video require consumers to police graphic content
ByRobert Godwin was collecting aluminum cans in Cleveland on Sunday when he was approached by Steve Stephens. Stephens asked Godwin some questions, but it took less than a minute for him to get to his point.
Students relieve stress at the Wellness Fair
ByThe 2017 Wellness Fair was hosted on Wednesday by the Shippensburg University’s Counseling Center and the Human Resources Department in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) of the Ceddia Union Building.
Syrian airstrikes send mixed signals about future foreign policy decisions
ByOn April 4, President Donald Trump responded to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s chemical-weapon attack on the Syrian people by authorizing an airstrike on the military base where al-Assad’s weapon-carrying planes took off, according to The Washington Post.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago trips, family costing U.S. taxpayers millions
ByIn his first 80 days as commander in chief, President Donald Trump has spent 21 days at his Mar-A-Lago golf club, costing taxpayers $21.6 million, according to The New York Times. If this keeps up, Trump is on track to surpass Barack Obama’s travel cost for an entire four-year term in a matter of only one year.
Motivations for Trump’s flip-flop regarding Syria are not clear, may never be
ByWe don’t know if President Donald Trump was purely motivated to fire cruise missiles at a Syrian military airfield.
Issues surrounding capital punishment present too much room for error, grey area
ByThe age-old debate over capital punishment rages on, as states like Arkansas and Florida have thrust the topic back into the spotlight.
Supreme Court confirmation shows politics take precedence over merit to some, but they shouldn’t
ByDemocracy is something that is near and dear to my heart. It’s a liberty that I wouldn’t be experiencing if it wasn’t for our Founding Fathers.
Blackwater founder’s meeting with a Putin confidant raises more questions about Russia
ByI know WWE Hall of Famer President Donald Trump has repeatedly called ties to Russia “fake news.” And I know Rep. Adam Schiff, the lead Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, told CNN that there is no “definitive” proof of collusion yet. But my ears are still ringing from people screaming about emails all last year.
Trump, Ryan healthcare failure a learning experience
ByLet’s dispense with the sanctimony and admit it: Most of us really enjoy piling on.
Legal system needs reform in regard to how it treats assisted suicide cases
ByOn Jan. 22, Phillip and Rebecca Benight were found unconscious in their car in Manor Township after overdosing on prescription pills. First responders gave the couple Narcan — reviving them both — and they were eventually taken to the hospital. Phillip, 60, lived, but Rebecca, a 72-year-old dementia patient, died on Jan. 30, according to Penn Live.