Metal clashed as each opponent parried a sideways dance of tiny steps and lunging attacks. Tucked away in the Shippensburg University’s recreational center is where the Fencing Club members meet twice a week, don white vests of armor, pull down netted screens across their faces and play a sword game. The weapons the Fencing Club uses are actually not swords at all, but foils and epees.
Gripping the makeup brush, a student hesitantly began to apply foundation to her face. Mary Kay was one of the three booths at the Empowerment Day for women, hosted by Feminists Raising Empowerment and Equality (FREE). “I’m OK if she does it.
The best parts of Shippensburg University were on display Friday night as students and faculty united to raise money and awareness in SU’s seventh annual Relay for Life. Relay for Life is an overnight community fundraising event that raises money for the American Cancer Society.
Whether you are a freshman or a senior at Shippensburg University, your time here is limited. Those entering college wish they were already finished and some who are in their last few weeks wish they could start over and enjoy the ride all over again.
The sun was bright and hopes were high on the afternoon of April 19. On this afternoon, Ship Mini-THON hosted its first kickball and barbeque benefit.
We have to face it. College students do not exactly have hours of time on their hands. While some may disagree, the reality of the situation is that it is hard to plan meals that are healthy throughout the week.
Spring has finally graced us all with its long anticipated arrival. The cherry blossoms are in bloom and students are digging out their flip flops again.
When was the last time you touched your head to your butt? How about balancing on a unicycle while wearing a straight-jacket? The Solo Circus pulled out tricks, jokes and student volunteers onto the stage Thursday night in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
Red ribbon swirled through the air like a dragon at Sunday’s Asian American Extravaganza, hosted by Shippensburg University’s Asian Club. Dancers from the New York Chinese Culture Center encouraged volunteers to hop on stage, and after some prodding, four student volunteers spread out on stage with long, red ribbon wands in hand.
Shippensburg University will be holding its fifteenth annual Relay for Life Event in the Recreational Center.
Most students would recognize Shippensburg University’s president by his white mustache and round, wire rim glasses, usually accompanied by a red, white and blue tie, in true Raider spirit. The educator behind the man, however, has much more to him than the best mustache in Old Main.
Students do not get the opportunity to celebrate their fields of study very often, but when they do, it is a huge affair.
When was the last time you touched your head to your butt? How about balancing on a unicycle while wearing a straight-jacket? The Solo Circus pulled out tricks, jokes and student volunteers onto the stage Thursday night in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB). “There’s no way you drove all the way out her to juggle five balls,” performer Michael DuBois said the audience must be thinking as red orbs blurred high above his head.
A challenge. That is what Alyssa Hicks, a senior at Shippensburg University, seems to live for. Whether it be inside or outside the classroom, she is always looking to challenge and better herself.
Each year, Raider Challenge is one of the final events for the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). The event brings out many Second Bridge High School Junior ROTC units to compete in different events around Shippensburg University’s campus. For the collegiate cadets, the event is a great test of leadership.
Everyone loves buffalo chicken dip. It is easy to make, and affordable to purchase. What is even better is that this stovetop recipe will seriously speed up the process during cooking.
The tap-tap of rocks being pounded away deafened the students who had gathered under the blue and red-striped tent centered in the quad. “We’re a rock band,” joked Gunnard Lindgren, a stone tool-making expert. Lindgren said he has been fascinated by Native American culture since he was a child and saw a demonstration of flint knapping — the tool-making process he demonstrated Thursday in the quad. “It’s not something you can really teach,” Lindgren said.
Students smelled relaxing oils that came in tiny bottles, where some also served as a pick-me-up or head-clearer.
Ingredients: - Graham crackers (about six large or one dozen mini) -Regular size marshmallows -Chocolate chips for melting Instructions: 1.
Reach Out, a Shippensburg University honors service group, hosted a Dominican game night on Tuesday, Feb.
