Review: APB Hosts ‘Kinky Boots’ musical movie night for students
ByThe Activities Program Board (APB) showed the movie musical “Kinky Boots” on March 4, which did not disappoint.
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Commentary: ‘WandaVision’ takes viewers through the ages on Disney+
ByThe Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has released movies and television adaptations for over a decade now. In the whopping 23 films released since “Iron Man” in 2008, we have been introduced to an entire universe of heroes.
Traversing uncharted waters: Swimming takes on virtual regular season meets
BySaturday marked the Raiders first competitive meet of their 2020-21 season. And to say it was different is an understatement.
Cross-country tops the field at Shippensburg Invitational
ByLeading the race for the Raiders was sophomore Chayce Macknair, who finished second overall after another battle with ESU’s Casey Ellis. Macknair led the SU pack with a time of 16:08.6.
Preview: Lacrosse hoping to net impressive 2021 season
ByThe Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team begins its 2021 campaign Wednesday at home against Seton Hill University with an experienced roster and momentum on its side.
Baseball drops opening weekend series at Seton Hill
ByOn the road against an assertive Seton Hill University squad, boded as a tough matchup for the Raiders as the Griffins rolled to a 7-3 victory in Game 1 and a 1-0 outcome in Game 2.
Carter sets sail for Lawrence University
By , and / Managing EditorShippensburg University President Laurie Carter announced in an email Thursday afternoon that she will leave the university this summer to take the same position at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Your March horoscopes
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorLooking for guidance in your life? Here are your horoscopes for March. Let us know if we got it right on social media @ShipUSlate.
9 ways to get through spring semester
ByEach year the fall semester seems to fly by while the spring semester drags on. It is the annual feat of trying to stay motivated through the last few months of the school year and not slack off and just go through the motions.
Ship alumnus marries a stranger from TikTok
ByWhen many people think about marriage, they think of marrying the love of their life, someone they’ve known forever — or at least that they feel like they’ve known forever.
Opinion commentary – ‘The Lorax’ should be preserved in National Film Registry
ByI am sure the majority of us have heard of the name Dr. Seuss. Over the course of his life, Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote and illustrated dozens of classic books that have immortalized his name in children’s literature. And to celebrate what would have been his 117th birthday today, I would like to talk about his famous book “The Lorax” and its 1972 short film adaptation.
The Slate Speaks: Students, faculty must work together in online learning
ByWhen the COVID-19 coronavirus first gripped the nation, educators across the nation had to quickly adapt to a continuously changing world. Students needed to continue learning but traditional delivery methods were not an option.
Carlisle’s farmers market feeds the community
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorFor a decade, Farmers on the Square has provided the Carlisle community with farm fresh products and goods. During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the farmers’ market stepped up its game to continue to feed the town.
Your World Today Commentary: The Slate wins seven Keystone Media Awards
By / Managing EditorLast week amid the crazed first Monday night production of 2021, I decided to refresh the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s Keystone Media Awards webpage.
PASSHE Chancellor to visit SU virtually March 8
By / Asst. News EditorDaniel Greenstein, the chancellor of the Pennsylvania System of Higher Education will be visiting Shippensburg University over Zoom on March 8, according to an email sent to SU students last week.
Absences result in unfinished SGA business at first public meeting
By and / Managing EditorThe Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) met publicly for the first time this semester on Thursday but took no action on any business because there was not a quorum.
SGA candidates address student body
ByThe Student Government Association (SGA) held officer candidate speeches Thursday over Zoom. Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) candidates, Riley Brown, Jordan Newsome-Little, Imani Cameron, Christopher Higgins, Skylar Walder and Chase Slenker gave prepared speeches and answered questions about their future plans for SGA.
University officials ‘table’ winter commencement decision
By / Asst. News EditorShippensburg University officials struggled to create a safe environment for the spring 2020 graduation ceremony because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, eventually holding it last August in the commuter parking lot next to the Ship Rec.
Provost announces the pass/fail grade scale for spring semester
ByAs the 2020-2021 academic year enters its final semester, Shippensburg University Provost Tom Ormond is once again offering students a pass/fail grading option.