Shippensburg University dorms become first-year only
ByShippensburg University designated Seavers and Naugle halls as first-year student residence halls only in 2018.
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Data suggests voter turnout for midterms may not change much, despite political culture
ByEvery other year, millions of Americans turn out to vote on the first Tuesday of the month of November. They come from every state and represent people of a variety of backgrounds.
'Food Truck Fridays' brings together community, raises money for local museum
ByIf you’ve been near the Shippensburg Station on the corner of East Fort Street and North Earl Street on Friday during lunchtime, you may have caught a whiff of some pulled pork, brisket or even some bacon pepper poppers.
Shippensburg University offers preparation events, programs as latest class graduates
ByAs the semester moves closer to winter break, Shippensburg University seniors are faced with a panic different from that of finals.
Shippensburg University bids farewell to winter Class of 2018
ByFriends, family and faculty members gathered on a rainy Saturday morning in Heiges Field House to celebrate the achievements of Shippensburg University's winter Class of 2018.
SU students hold album listening party at Thought Lot
ByClassic hits from Kanye West, Weezer and OutKast serenaded Shippensburg University students’ eardrums as they sauntered into the Thought Lot Thursday night for a listening party held by SU junior Zach Geesaman and sophomore Luke Hershey.
SU students win prizes at winter wonderland bingo
ByShippensburg University students spent the evening playing rounds of bingo to win prizes at the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) Multipurpose Room (MPR) on Friday night.
Transgender woman shares life experiences
By“How you present yourself is how people perceive you, but it’s more than that,” TransCentral PA President Joanne Carroll said.
Engineering program hopes to fill jobs
ByShippensburg University’s formerly-known department of computer science and engineering received an upgrade in September with the launch of the school of engineering.
Commentary: Anti-Semitism must stop before history repeats
ByLast summer, I traveled through Europe with a group of classmates.
Celtic Woman reawakens the Christmas spirit at Luhrs with 'The Best of Christmas'
ByMuch like Santa Claus who is said to trek the world by sleigh every Christmas Eve, making many stops to deliver bow-topped gifts to children young and old, Celtic Woman, on its “The Best of Christmas Tour,” made a stop in Shippensburg on Thursday to deliver the gift of music to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.
Cirque Mechanics brings big top to Luhrs
BySaturday night’s performance of “42 ft. - A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels” by Cirque Mechanics, brought the energy of the big top to Shippensburg University’s H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. The ensemble that came to life in 2004 showcased its ability to entertain like no other.
Historians discuss Native American influence
ByLocal history experts met in Orndorff Theatre Wednesday night to tell attendees of the influence that Native Americans have had on the United States.
SU student raises $11,000 through holiday fundraiser
ByFive years ago, an SU student had the idea to celebrate the holidays and raise money at the same time through a project at his local library.
Women's basketball grinds out PSAC wins
ByThe Shippensburg University women’s basketball team opened Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play with a double-digit win over Seton Hill University (77–67) in a back-and-forth contest.
Christmas' meaning stripped of religion, replaced with push for commercialism
ByChristmas, the holiday originally seen as a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, has been overcome by commercialism. Now, just about everyone celebrates it, but not for its true meaning.
SU Madrigal Singers keep up tradition with annual Christmas concert dinner
ByThe Shippensburg University Madrigal Singers opened up the Christmas season with their annual Christmas concert Friday, Nov. 30. Dinner was also provided, and the Old Main Chapel was packed for both the Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 shows.
Men's basketball grabs two PSAC wins
ByThe No. 20-ranked Shippensburg University men’s basketball team improved to 8–0 over the weekend, opening Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play with hard-fought wins over the Seton Hill Griffins and the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Mountain Cats.
Trump's decision-making destroying structure of U.S. government
ByIn the 1978 film “Superman,” screen legend Marlon Brando warned of an imminent danger. To stress his sincerity, Brando espoused rationality and declared his aversion for hearsay, saying, “My friends, you know me to be neither rash nor impulsive. I’m not given to wild, unsupported statements.”