SHIP LIFE


10/3/2023, 12:00pm

SU goes on a political speed date

Shippensburg is chock-full of diverse backgrounds and experiences with no shortage of political science majors. On Thursday in the CUB MPR, students were able to participate in “political speed dating.”


10/3/2023, 12:00pm

Wawa Gatheru’s guide to climate activism

Close your eyes. Picture your friends and family. Visualize your best memories with the people you love most. Where are you in these scenarios? What places are important to you? What landscapes do you want to protect, and what problems can you solve to protect them? Your answers indicate your unique role in the ongoing climate crisis.


10/3/2023, 12:00pm

Culture Spotlight: Meet Yeseul Kim

Yeseul Kim, an international student from Yongin, South Korea, is studying early childhood education at Shippensburg University for the 2023-24 academic year. 


9/27/2023, 5:18pm

Question of the Week: Favorite fall weather

 Last week, Shippensburg University students have experienced beautiful, breezy fall days followed by a cold and rainy weekend. Though fall weather can be unpredictable, SU students shared the conditions of their ideal fall weather.


9/19/2023, 12:00pm

MSA, LSO host annual fall semester events

Shippensburg University’s Latino Student Organization (LSO) and office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) hosted their annual Cookout and Crab Fest this past weekend.


9/12/2023, 12:50pm

Slater of the Summer: Allyson Ritchey

The Slater of the Summer is Allyson Ritchey, the multimedia director for The Slate. Ritchey was recognized for her articles and photography contributions over the summer months to The Slate’s website. 


8/29/2023, 12:00pm

Custodians: The unsung heroes of Shippensburg University

In the four years I have spent living on-campus, I will admit I never got to know the custodians who worked in each of my buildings.  My first-year was COVID-19, while sophomore and junior years kept me busy to the point where I practically lived everywhere but my dorm room. However, this summer was an eye-opener, and now I bring that message to all of you: Respect our custodians.


8/29/2023, 10:00am

Summer wellness without being ‘aesthetic’

In the past year, wellness and implementing a healthy lifestyle have become very important to me. The topic of wellness has become a huge trend over the past few years, especially on TikTok. While this trend has many positive aspects, it can also pressure those looking to live a healthy lifestyle to do so as aesthetically pleasing as possible (think of the “that girl” trend).