Commentary: Women Indie Artists You Should Be Listening To
ByMarch is Women's History Month, and this month, we're focusing on the incredible women making music in the industry.
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Post-performance words from Post-Love poets
By / Ship Life EditorDale Crowley kicked off The Reflector’s open mic on Feb. 17 with his poem “For What It’s Worth.” The poem took to the theme of love by intertwining lyrics from classic love songs with his own words.
Student Artist Spotlight: Whitney Morris
By / Asst. A&E EditorWhitney Morris is a “super” senior art education major in the College of Arts and Sciences, meaning she is completing a fifth year of classes. She has worked in the Kauffman Gallery during her freshman and sophomore years, helping to set up exhibitions and food for gallery openings. She has also been professor Steve Dolbin’s intern for the past year and a half.
Commentary: Reflections on four years at Ship
By / Guest Contributor“Often when you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” That quote is from Mr. Rogers, and I find it strangely comforting as I struggle with so many thoughts approaching graduation. Fortunately, I had the financial support of the Pennsylvania 60+ College Advantage program, so college debt is not one of them this time.
The Slate Speaks:
ByTwo Olympic athletes both tested positive for banned substances before the Olympic games began. One was removed from the competition completely, while the other remained in the competition. What’s the difference?
Stay safe and have a blast on spring break
By / Ship Life EditorIf a student’s spring break plans include alcohol consumption, be sure to do so responsibly. Travelers can look out for their health by remembering to drink water in between alcoholic drinks and pacing themselves to avoid alcohol poisoning or hangovers. When going out with others, travelers should watch each other’s backs and keep an eye on their surroundings, whether it is walking down the street to the next bar or getting into an Uber.
Health Sciences Club hosts blood drive
ByThe American Red Cross has reported a 10% decline in blood donations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which recently had its third anniversary.
APB and Improv Club give students one question: Who dunnit?
ByEveryone loves a good mystery. Whether you grew up playing Clue or watching “Scooby-Doo” or the teen mysteries of today like “Riv- erdale,” we all enjoy playing detective from time to time. Following their successful Dungeons & Dragons Night, the Activities Programming Board has provided students another event for students to take on new personas. Those personas were 20 possible murder suspects. However, things also got retro as the night’s theme was “Totally Rad ’80s Prom Gone Bad.”
SU Wellness Program supports student grief
By andThe Shippensburg University Wellness Program recently teamed up with the Drew Michael Taylor Foundation (DMTF), a local non-profit organization, to provide grief support activities on campus for SU students who are grieving the death of a loved one or beloved pet.
No-Sew T-Shirt Tote
By / A&E EditorThe Green League is known for its recycled craft events, and you may have seen club members tabling with some of their most recent projects. Club members gather to make jewelry out of found and recycled items like plastic bags, stones, soda can tabs and guitar strings to help fundraise for their club’s efforts.
“Live at the Apollo” continues celebration of black artists
ByEven though March is approaching, that does not mean that the Black History Month celebration should start slowing down. One of the latest BHM events was the Residence Hall Association’s annual “Live at the Apollo” open-mic event. The event is meant to be a celebration of Black artists and performers as well as serve as a history lesson for students on the importance of the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Senior entrepeneur gives ceramic demo
By / Head Copy EditorLexi Shockey, a senior art educa- tion major at Shippensburg Univer- sity, hosted her final “Slip Transfer” demonstration on Feb. 16. She host- ed the workshop for fellow ceramics students last year as well to share her technique with other students and to demonstrate the endless possibilities that clay has for an artist.
Jefferson leads women’s basketball to two PSAC wins
By / Asst. Sports EditorThis week the Shippensburg women’s basketball team defeated two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) foes, the West Chester Golden Rams and Bloomsburg Huskies.
Track and field competes in final tuneup; Graybill improves her record time
ByThe Shippensburg University mens and womens track and field team travelled to Bucknell University once more this season to compete at the Bucknell Tune Up meet this weekend.
Men’s swimming gives seniors sendoff
By / Sports EditorShippensburg University’s men’s swimming team took home sixth place at the 2022 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships on Saturday after a four-day event.
Men’s hoops defeats Bloomsburg 70-62
By / Sports EditorShippensburg University’s men’s basketball team opened their game Saturday against Bloomsburg University on a 24-5 run on their way to a 70-62 win at Nelson Field House.
Ranking pet names from a judgy Gemini
By / Head Copy EditorWith Valentine’s Day love still in the air, here is my opinion on what the best and worst pet names are this year. They are ranked from best to worst in regards to what will make others say “Aww” or “Eww” when they hear you say it.
The Slate Speaks: Trans Sports
ByApproximately 150 miles from Shippensburg University at the University of Pennsylvania, 16 swimmers on the women’s team wrote to Penn officials that their team member Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, has “an unfair advantage.” Unfortunately, these types of concerns regarding transgender individuals in sports is not uncommon by any means.