SHIP LIFE

Loretta Sobrito helps graduate student, Heidi Marino, in Sobrito’s office in Rowland Hall.

9/21/2015, 10:06pm

Loretta Sobrito to leave Shippensburg University

By Natalie Eastwood

A pair of tie-dye sneakers tuck themselves under a desk chair in an office in Rowland Hall, but come spring, these psychedelic shoes will not be the only thing missing in the communication/journalism department. Loretta Sobrito, department secretary for the communication/journalism department since 2002, will be retiring at the end of the fall semester after 25 years of working at Shippensburg University. Before becoming the department secretary, Sobrito worked in the Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research Department, which is housed in Horton Hall, where she kept records and statistics.

Naked 6

9/21/2015, 10:03pm

Sheer skin and pure perception

By Natalie Eastwood

A girl stood in the middle of a fluorescent room with fingers untying a purple, magenta bathrobe — eyes on the gray floor where feet pressed naked against the cool surface.

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9/21/2015, 9:54pm

Equestrian club races to SU

By Jessica Richardson

Horseback riding is about passion and connection between a horse and a human. One simple movement by one can cause a current that influences movement in the other. “People say it’s not a sport, but I would love to see someone else get on a 1,000-pound animal and communicate with something that can’t talk,” equestrian club founder Amanda Trievel said. Trievel recalled a visit to Shippensburg University while she was still in high school; the representative at the clubs and sports table only gave her confused looks when she asked if there was an equestrian club. “In the back of my head, I was always like ‘I should do this,’” Trievel said. This is the first semester that the SU equestrian club is up and running. “My horse trainer back home inspired me because during my lessons, the athletes from the Penn State Berks [equestrian] team would practice at the same time, and my trainer said I should start a team at Shippensburg,” Trievel said. Launching the equestrian club was a long process that started last academic year.

Kim van Alkemade signs a copy of her book, “Orphan #8,” which was available on the shelves on Aug. 4. Van Alkemade spent a year looking for a publisher who would contract her novel.

9/15/2015, 12:07am

SU professor publishes first novel

By Darin Robillard

From a nugget of family history, Shippensburg University professor Kim van Alkemade wrote a novel that brings to light cruel medical practices committed on orphans in the early 1900s.

Melissa Mankamyer, left, talks with Lila Crowder and Dela Polca, who are both regulars at The Harbor’s bar each weekend.

9/15/2015, 12:00am

Anchoring the Community

By Natalie Eastwood

Amidst the sea of alcohol flowing from restaurants and bars in Shippensburg is a non-alcoholic bar for people who want to anchor themselves to dry land.

Crab Fest

8/31/2015, 9:55pm

Students Claw for Crabs

By Laura Kreiser

A line of people snaked around the Seavers skating rink Saturday, Aug. 29, as volunteers rushed around to put finishes touches on the African American Organization’s first Crabfest.

8/29/2015, 6:00pm

Streets of Shippensburg receive a 'Clean Sweep'

By Hunter Wolfe

Can you tell that the streets of Shippensburg look a little bit cleaner? On Tuesday, Aug. 25, more than 75 Shippensburg University students and faculty divided into groups to pick up trash and compost scattered around the community.

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8/13/2015, 3:36pm

One Bean, Shippensburg's secluded espresso bar

By Amanda Mehall

Decadent Nutella lattes, turkey bacon ranch pitas and fresh, made from scratch, chocolate chip cookies are all just a few of the hidden treats Shippensburg has to offer. Tucked inside of the Shippen Place Hotel on King Street, One Bean Espresso Bar sits modestly in the back of the main lobby.

Scriptural Rosary

4/30/2015, 9:51pm

Pray the Rosary

By Tu Ngo

A prayer is just an email away. The Catholic Campus Ministry (C.C.M.) and Newman Association (N.A.) gather at Cora I.

Reginald Hefner

4/30/2015, 2:49pm

The language guru

By Tu Ngo

One, اثنين , 三, 四, пять, viis, έξι, επτά, ocho, nove, dix, elf, 12, kumi na tatu, چودہ, quindecim; that is how “Reggie” counts from one to 15. Reginald Hefner, also known as Reggie, is currently a student at Shippensburg University.

Ana and Family

4/29/2015, 4:44pm

Make the most of opportunities

By Ana Guenther

As I am sitting here writing this I cannot help but feel nostalgic. I have spent the past year continually counting down the minutes until I could walk across the stage and receive my diploma.

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4/21/2015, 6:19pm

En garde!: SU club teaches foils and footwork

By Natalie Eastwood

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.

empowerment

4/21/2015, 6:15pm

Real women make for empowered beauty

By Natalie Eastwood

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.