Career center continues its mission to serve students throughout pandemic
By / Managing EditorWhile members of the class of 2020 may have to wait for their formal commencement ceremony, the reality of getting a job cannot be pushed to a later date.
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Food pantry still serving those in need despite coronavirus
By / Managing EditorLast month, millions of American poured into grocery stores across the nation buying just about anything they could find. Shelves remained empty for weeks, leaving those who did not have the ability — physically or financially — to buy food and other necessary supplies.
Commentary: How to Make a Pinch Pot
By / Asst. Arts & Entertainment EditorFeeling creative, but don’t have the full-blown studio? Why not try making a pinch pot?
Ontario native Tony Vavaroutsos finds home on baseball diamond at SU
ByFor the overwhelming majority of high school baseball players preparing for collegiate careers, spring seasons are spent grinding away at the sport they hope to spend their entire early adulthood playing.
Commentary: Eight songs to listen to while self-quarantining
By / Asst. Arts & Entertainment EditorWhile being stuck in quarantine, it is important to take care of your own well-being. Whether you dance or listen to the lyrics, music can help you remember the good in life. From Machine Gun Kelly to Paramore, here are eight songs to listen to if you need a pick-me-up.
ShipTalks: How to maintain friendships while you self-quarantine
Are you bored and lonely during this time of social distancing and staying home?
Gov. Wolf announces Pennsylvania schools will stay closed for the rest of the academic year
By / Asst. News EditorDesks and chairs in classrooms across Pennsylvania will remain empty for a little while longer.
Shippensburg University provost announces new grading system for spring semester, pass/fail option added
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University will allow students the opportunity to choose which way they are graded for their spring 2020 courses.
Your World Today: An open letter to whomever is not yet self-quarantining:
By / Editor-in-ChiefIt has been a month since the first cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus cropped up in the state of Pennsylvania. When I originally wrote this column Sunday evening, I stated "Since March 7, 11,510 citizens tested positive for the virus, while 152 have died." Now, Tuesday afternoon, I have to change those numbers because 14,559 Pennsylvanians have tested positive and 240 have died.
The Slate Speaks: Social distancing is a crucial step in flattening the curve
ByAs the global spread of COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, continues, those living in the United States must practice social distancing to help flatten the curve.
Give it a thought: Remember nonprofits during coronavirus pandemic
By / Staff ColumnistState governments are forcing most businesses to close, including some nonprofits, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Take five minutes: Rethinking Socialism before the 2020 election
By / Staff ColumnistAs the race for the democratic nomination progresses, candidates former Vice President Joe Biden (D) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D- Vermont) continue to go head-to-head to make a lasting impression on the American public.
Shippensburg University baseball alumnus Gabe Mosser’s minor league career put on hold due to coronavirus
ByShippensburg University baseball alumnus Gabe Mosser was set to enter his third season of professional baseball this spring. But like so many other athletes, his career has come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The PASSHE Foundation announces scholarships for 2020-2021
ByThrough various scholarship programs, the PASSHE Foundation supports all 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Universities by providing scholarships to their students.
The Reflector announces online launch of publications
ByWhile social media is used on a daily basis for entertainment purposes, next week it will be used to launch The Reflector’s latest edition.
Commentary: A balancing act between wealth and wellness must occur during Gov. Wolf’s order
ByPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to suspend non-life-sustaining business operations has displaced hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents from work.
Your April horoscopes
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorLooking for guidance in your life? Here are your horoscopes for April.
Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) needs filed now for 2020-21 year
ByThis is a message from the Shippensburg University Financial Aid Office The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2020-21 can be filed at fafsa.gov.
Wolf extends stay-at-home order to entirety of Pennsylvania
By / Editor-in-ChiefGov. Tom Wolf placed all 67 Pennsylvania counties under a “stay-at-home” order on Wednesday in response to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state.