SGA approves new committee members
By / Asst. News EditorStudent Government Association (SGA) approved several new member appointments and additions for their committees at the October meeting last week.
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Alternatives to celebrate Halloween
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorHalloween is right around the corner and the temptation to celebrate in larger groups is at an all-time high. With COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, celebrating everyone’s favorite spooky holiday will look different this year.
Market brings unique businesses to Ship
ByFirst Fridays is not the only event in Shippensburg striving to bring Shippensburg’s collegiate community and the town together.
Give it a thought commentary: SU must commit to Counseling Center
By / Staff ColumnistI sat in the Harley Hall Multi-Purpose Room for Shippensburg University’s President’s Hour Oct. 7. This is an opportunity for students to share their feedback with the university president and her executive management team.
Take five minutes commentary: America at its core
By / Staff ColumnistThe year of 2020 has been a political whirlwind and caused Americans to question the very origins of our great nation.
The Slate Speaks: Fulfill calls for education, understanding with ‘Diversity Week’
ByOur campus community will have the opportunity to explore different cultures, beliefs and lifestyles during “Diversity Week.” Diversity Week offers campus community members the opportunity to learn about cultures, beliefs and lifestyles different than their own.
Commentary: How to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic
Byalloween is the time of year in which being scared is the name of the game. However, in the unprecedented time that is 2020, many Americans have been afraid all year.
Famous guitarist dead
ByFamous rock band guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away on Oct. 6 after a battle with throat cancer. Van Halen was 65.
Review: ‘Hubie Halloween’ challenges Halloween spirit
By“If I don’t get it, I’m going to come back and do one again that is so bad on purpose,” Adam Sandler said during an interview on the “Howard Stern Show.”
Review: ‘The Band’s Visit’ is truly ‘Something Different’
By“Nothing is as beautiful as something that you don’t expect.” This lyric from the song “Something Different” perfectly describes the essence of the musical “The Band’s Visit.”
SUMB hosts movie night, surprises director
ByThe Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band (SUMB) held a members-only movie night in Seth Grove Stadium Oct. 8.
Seth Grove Stadium gets new turf
By / Asst. Sports EditorShippensburg University student-athletes will return to new turf when sports resume. Officials began construction Tuesday at Robb Sports Complex/David See Field and SU Student Association Field at Seth Grove Stadium to replace the turf of the fields.
Biss steps into leadership role
ByThe Shippensburg University basketball team piled up the victories and awards last season — a season which ended with a crushing defeat in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) finals.
Student vision becomes reality with Diversity Week
By / Asst. News EditorLance Hines-Butts has had a vision for campus unity at Shippensburg University campus since his sophomore year. Next week, this vision will become reality as Diversity Week, a full week of programming focused on educating and celebrating the diversity on campus.
ShipVotes empowers students to vote
By / Asst. News EditorShipVotes, a nonpartisan coalition at Shippensburg University, is educating students about the importance of their vote and how to register to vote for upcoming elections.
Commentary: Politics are negotiable, health is not
ByLeading up to last week’s presidential debate, many expected a contentious encounter. What unfolded was a debacle.
Commentary: The future looks bleak for the British monarchy abroad
BySince the beginning of civilization, kings and queens would rule over kingdoms and all who dwelt in them. Nowadays, there are just a few monarchs left in the world, with some exercising more power than others.
Review: ‘Hades’ or bust?
ByNothing better describes the new game "Hades" than attempting a nearly impossible task repeatedly knowing that one will most likely end up where they started. That is what makes it a joy to play.
Review: Even “South Park” can’t handle 2020 in the messy hour-long “Pandemic Special”
ByFor 23 years, “South Park” has been at the forefront of satirizing the insanity of our modern world. From celebrities to political leaders, no subject is off the table for the series.