SHIP LIFE


4/29/2014, 8:08am

Professor guides students using passion for communication

A lover of humor, hard work and, oddly enough, squirrels, has dedicated his life to helping others understand the importance of communication. “I believe that a lot of human problems can be resolved by open human communication,” said Xin-An Lu, professor of human communication studies at Shippensburg University.


4/29/2014, 8:06am

RaiderFest thwarts stress, but wind tests its limits

Strong winds threatened to blow away booths on a blustery yet sunny Saturday. The Shippensburg University Activities Programming Board (APB) hosted its annual RaiderFest in Commuter Lot 7 on April 26. APB president Christopher Paoli said, “[One goal of the event is] just to create a huge celebration that everyone can enjoy.


4/21/2014, 7:49pm

Professor spotlight: Alison Dagnes

Another spotlight, another great professor revealed. Whether you are a political science major or not, you might have crossed paths with Alison Dagnes, a political science professor at Shippensburg University.


4/21/2014, 7:41pm

Alumna Spotlight: Bethany Acker

Bethany Acker graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2013, but she still goes to school every day. That’s because Acker, a recent Shippensburg University alumna, is an eighth-grade English teacher at Midd-West High School in rural Snyder County ing Pennsylvania.


4/21/2014, 7:39pm

Recipe of the Week: Triple – Layer S’mores

Ingredients: Crust: 1 2/3 Cups graham cracker crumbs 6 Tbsp. melted butter 3 Tbsp. sugar Brownies: 1 1/2 sticks melted butter 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/3 cup flour Topping: 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1.


4/21/2014, 7:37pm

Communication skills are the way of the future

Having a good idea and professional skill set is great, but if you are unable to communicate your ideas, those skills are worthless. Communication skills are necessary in almost every career, and a great way to hone them is by enrolling in the technical/professional communications minor at SU.