Recipe of the Week: Do it yourself Raider Bowl
By / Managing EditorMissing campus already? Take a bit of SU home by recreating the iconic “Raider Bowl” this Wednesday with our Recipe of the Week. Serves three.
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Student Government Association senator elections on-schedule, voting to begin mid-April
By / Asst. News EditorElection season is coming for students at Shippensburg University, despite the lack of student presence on campus. Voting for the 2020-2021 Student Government Association (SGA) senators will begin April 6.
How to entertain yourself while social distancing
ByThe COVID-19 coronavirus has been on every news platform and social media site for weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center (CDC) suggested that people practice social distancing and, if necessary, quarantine themselves entirely.
‘Jersey Shore’ star visits Shippensburg University, shares story of drug and alcohol recovery
By / Guest Contributor“Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his wife, Lauren Sorrentino, told their story of struggle and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction in Shippensburg on March 3 in the Ceccidia Union Building multi purpose room.
How to stay active during self-isolation
By / Sports EditorSelf-isolation during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has created a host of complications for many people. One issue that has arisen is a lack of ability to stay physically active on a daily basis. Now that gyms and fitness centers across the country have shut down, a lot of fitness routines have halted.
Review: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” lives up to expectations after 8-year wait
By / Asst. Arts & Entertainment EditorNintendo released “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” on March 20, and the game took the internet by storm.
Shippensburg University postpones May commencement, plans alternative celebrations for graduating seniors
By / Staff PhotographerAs universities across Pennsylvania move their classes online, the fate of graduation ceremonies for many seniors remains uncertain.
Recipe of the Week: Matcha muffins
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorBaking muffins is sure to bring you comfort while you are home this spring. Matcha muffins are sweet and savory, and their main ingredient, the organic matcha powder, contains antioxidants that will help boost your immune system.
Commentary: Five shows to stream while self-quarantining
ByThe COVID-19 coronavirus has forced many people, whether in school or in the workforce or both, to remain at home in self-quarantine. However, streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ can help them pass the time easier. Don’t know what to watch? The Slate has it covered:
Shippensburg University Pride Center holds ‘safe zone’ training to educate on LGBTQ+ issues, terminology
ByNo matter who you are, it’s important to have a good support system. Members of the Shippensburg community learned how to provide that support system at the Pride Center earlier this month.
Slate Speaks: Commencement ceremonies should be postponed, not cancelled
ByGraduation is the culmination of a student’s years of hard work inside and outside of the classroom. The ceremony is much more than a student walking across a stage in a cap and gown — it is a celebration. Students receive their diplomas and present their accolades to the friends and family who supported them along the way.
Shippensburg University will partially refund students for housing, other services; not tuition
By / Editor-in-ChiefShippensburg University officials announced Friday the university will offer partial refunds on a number of services for which students pay.
Wolf orders “not life-sustaining” businesses to close
By / Editor-in-ChiefPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all businesses that are not “life-sustaining” to close by 8 p.m. Thursday.
Pennsylvania records first COVID-19-related death, Wolf reports 52 new cases
By and / Managing EditorPennsylvania confirmed its first coronavirus (COVID-19)-related death Wednesday, according to state officials.
Shippensburg University confirms two students quarantined out of state with coronavirus
By / Editor-in-ChiefTwo Shippensburg University students who traveled to Europe during spring break tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to university officials.
Blackbear and Bassy concert cancelled at Shippensburg University, Activities Programming Board to refund ticket holders
By / Managing EditorShippensburg University’s Activities Programming Board (APB) announced it is cancelling Blackbear and Marc E. Bassy’s visit to SU to keep guests safe amid the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. .
Commentary: Political propaganda about Hillary Clinton should not distract from issue of coronavirus
ByA recent analysis of social media metrics reveals that Hillary Clinton’s emails were more topical on Super Tuesday than the general election or coronavirus, according to Vox contributor Aaron Rupar.
BREAKING: Gov. Tom Wolf urges Pennsylvania businesses to shut down to halt coronavirus spread
By / Managing EditorPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered Pennsylvania bars and restaurants to shut down dine-in services for two weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
BREAKING: Shippensburg University moves all courses online for remainder of semester
By / Editor-in-ChiefAll Shippensburg University courses will remain online for the rest of the spring semester, according to an email sent by university president Laurie Carter.