Your World Today Commentary: Getting back to “normal”
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe class of 2022, which I am a part of, is the only class at Shippensburg University that had a full year of a “normal” college experience.
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SGA president welcomes Ship campus community
ByDear Fellow Ship Raiders, Hello and Welcome to the 2021-2022 academic year. My name is Riley Brown and I am proud to serve as your Student Government president. To the class of 2025, welcome. We are glad you are joining our Ship Family. To our returning upperclassmen, welcome back to what will be an awesome year!
Move in: a glimpse of the familiar
ByFirst year students arrived at Shippensburg University during Welcome Week to start the fall semester. SU provided four days of activities to help first-year students become familiar with campus before the semester started.
Patterson welcomes students back to campus
ByDear members of the Shippensburg University family, Welcome to Fall 2021! It is great to have everyone return to campus for the start of the 2021-2022 academic year.
One injured in shooting near campus
By / Editor-in-ChiefA non-fatal shooting in the 200 block of Queen Street was reported at 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report.
Field hockey chasing championship
By / Asst. Sports EditorAfter nearly two years the Shippensburg University field hockey team is returning to the field after having their 2020 fall season canceled due to COVID-19. In the 2019 season, the Raiders went 12-6 and finished third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC.) They ultimately lost to Millersville in the first round of the PSAC tournament.
Football set to return to field
By / Sports EditorSeptember 4, 2021 will mark the first game for the Shippensburg University football team in 22 months, as they will take on West Virginia State at Seth Grove Stadium.
H. Ric Luhrs Center announces fall schedule
By / Asst. Opinion EditorThe H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will be hosting several in-person performances in the coming months as it begins to re-open its doors.
Review: “Banana Splits tra la la la terror”horrifically dissapoints viewers
By / Asst. Opinion EditorHorror walks such a thin line between causing genuine fear and being downright comedic and some movies such as “Evil Dead” are both funny while at times scary and unnerving. “The Banana Splits Movie” from 2019 unapologetically is neither scary nor funny.
SUMB brings school spirit back to campus
ByWith the start of the fall 2021 semester just around the corner, the Shippensburg University Red Raider Marching Band (SUMB) is preparing for its return to Seth Grove Stadium after nearly two years.
Masks required when indoors for start of Fall Semester 2021
By / Editor-in-ChiefStarting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, all Shippensburg University students, faculty and staff are required to wear masks when indoors, SU interim President announced yesterday afternoon.
SU to welcome students with familiar in-person campus life
By / Editor-in-ChiefLounges furnished with a handful of couches, plexiglass dividers separating the outside world from workers, half-filled classrooms that felt hollow and smiles that could only be seen in the eyes of masked faces. This is what the Shippensburg University campus looked like to keep its faculty, staff and students safe as they returned for the fall 2020 semester.
Class of 2021 sets sail from SU
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe class of 2021 was greeted with clear skies and a bright sun at its commencement ceremonies Saturday May 15, burning away the pandemic-induced fog that shrouded last year’s graduation ceremonies.
‘The climb back’: What it took to return to athletics, what it’s meant to athletes and coaches and implementing the takeaways for seasons to come
ByShippensburg University midfielder Hannah Seifried couldn’t miss the back of the net in her sophomore campaign at the start of the 2020 season.
Vegan Chai-Spiced Cupcakes
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorA moist and healthy dessert to share with your roommates, friends and family.
5 pieces of advice for graduating seniors
ByWith graduation quickly approaching, the thought of joining the adult world can be scary for graduating seniors. Whether they are going straight into a full time job, taking a gap year, completing an internship or unsure of what they want to be doing yet, graduation can come with some stress along with an immense amount of joy.
Central Pa. cowgirl boutique blows up on TikTok
ByTurquoise, serape patterns, graphic T-shirts, cow print and cowgirl boots are things that come to mind when thinking about today’s western fashion.
4 ways to keep in touch with college friends this summer
ByMaking friends, finding roommates and growing connections with other students is a major part of your four-year stay at any university. All the great memories and laughs you have with your new friends comes to a close each year as the semester ends and everyone parts ways for the summer.
Opinion commentary – Celebrity boxing blurs line between sports, entertainment
ByBoxing history is replete with flamboyant personalities. Champions such as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson galvanized fans with their blend of skill and showmanship. However, an emerging trend has taken the world of combat sports by storm.