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3/3/2021, 12:00pm

9 ways to get through spring semester

Each 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. 


3/2/2021, 12:00pm

Carlisle’s farmers market feeds the community

For 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. 


2/23/2021, 12:00pm

#GirlBoss: SU Women find success with personal businesses

Juggling academics and being a CEO of a small business would be too much to handle for many students, but Shippensburg University alumna Leah Mottershead and senior Cassy Cohen manage to defeat the odds as they work on getting their degrees while owning a company. 


2/11/2021, 12:31pm

Wibs announces reopening

Wibs a staple for students located at 209 N. Queen St., Shippensburg, announced Wednesday that it will reopen Feb. 18. 


11/17/2020, 12:01pm

Royalty makes history at Homecoming

Homecoming is a time for current students and alumni alike to come together and celebrate Shippensburg University and each other. It is a time of unity and peace, but when a global pandemic forces Raiders to be apart, things can get a little tricky. But SU officials pushed on with homecoming activities with the theme of “One Ship family, united apart,” –  and it proved to be a truly historic year.


11/3/2020, 12:00pm

Your November Horoscopes

Looking for guidance in your life? Here are your horoscopes for November. Let us know if we got it right on social media @shipUSlate.


11/3/2020, 12:00pm

Asexual awareness in the SU community

At Shippensburg University, there is a lack of understanding and a stigma surrounding asexuality. While some do not know what it means, others may identify within this community. There are students who identify on the spectrum of asexuality at SU. 


11/3/2020, 12:00pm

SU strives to celebrate virtual Homecoming

Despite not having a homecoming football game this fall, Shippensburg University is moving forward with a virtual homecoming celebration, including the election of the fall 2020 homecoming court. 


10/27/2020, 12:00pm

‘Haunting’ community activities recap

Shippensburg University is encouraging students to still participate in Halloween fun this semester despite the changes in tradition because of the COVID-19 coronavirus. This weekend was filled with spooky events for students both on and off campus. 


10/27/2020, 12:00pm

Sorority supports philanthropy amid pandemic

Due to social distancing guidelines, Alpha Phi members needed to find a way to continue their philanthropic work amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. So members turned to Instagram for Alpha Phi’s first ever virtual event. 


10/27/2020, 12:00pm

Kappa Beta Gamma hosts tournament

Sorority Kappa Beta Gamma brought members from different Greek organizations out for a day of corn hole tossing on Oct. 23 at the Shippensburg University’s Lot-C parking lot. 


10/27/2020, 12:00pm

Commentary: Break down the stigma, go to therapy

For years, therapy has been stigmatized as an option for “the weak” or the “severely mental cases” causing many to be afraid of talking about their emotions, not realizing they are hurting themselves. 


10/27/2020, 12:00pm

7 spooky Starbucks to try this week

What better way to prepare for Halloween than with a lineup of spooky drinks from Starbucks? Switch up your usual drink routine and try something fun for the holiday at Starbucks. Check out these drink recipes from users on Pinterest.