SAAC Annual Special Olympics Swim Meet
ByThe stands of Heiges Field House were complete with cheering fans Thursday as the pools filled with excited swimmers at the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) annual Fun Swim Meet.
SHIP LIFE
Professor Spotlight: Nicole Santalucia
ByWith the sunlight from the huge window in her office shining in, Professor Nicole Santalucia sits planning to create a positive work environment for every class period.
Inclusive basketball offers workout, friendships
ByEveryone in attendance knows the weekly, hour-long Inclusive Basketball session has come to an end when social work and gerontology professor Marita Flagler shouts to gather up.
Phi Sigma Sigma drag show raises money for charity
ByContestants mimed, juggled and danced their way across Memorial Auditorium’s stage Friday night for a chance to be crowned the winner of Phi Sigma Sigma’s charity drag show.
Students create butterfly crafts for grief awareness day
By / Public Relations DirectorLight peered through the glass windows of the Ceddia Union Building’s Great Hall Wednesday, shining on the vibrant butterflies colored by students in honor of Grief Awareness Day.
MSA’s “Feed a Friend” is back
ByThe annual Feed-A-Friend food drive is here again, students of the African American Organization (AFRO-AM) are working to collect donations of food and money for families to enjoy this Thanksgiving.
Sociology class aims to help homeless people
ByStudents from professor Phillip Broyles sociology senior seminar class have placed donation boxes throughout campus for “Ship’s Night Without a Home Campaign” in an effort to collect goods for the Franklin County Shelter in Chambersburg.
Professor Spotlight - Trever Famulare director of bands
ByIf you are looking for someone who is passionate about the bands of Shippensburg University, take a trip to the second floor of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center where you will find director of bands Trever Famulare, who completed his 200th performance with the Red Raider marching band last month.
Spirit rally energizes SU students for homecoming weekend football game
ByShipRec rocked with spirited students for the 2017 Homecoming spirit rally Friday night which featured performances from the Red Raider’s marching band, cheerleaders, Heritage dancers and the In-Motion Dance Troupe.
Student Spotlight: Senior lives for adventure
ByFrom rock climbing to archiving, senior Collin Gardner is far from the average college student.
Annual Crab Fest first of many cultural events
ByA crowd of students, alumni, faculty, and friends of Shippensburg University enjoyed Maryland-style crabs in the hockey rink earlier this month in celebration of Crab Fest, an annual event hosted by the African American Organization (Afro-Am).
PR professionals plan to give insight to students on ethics
ByThe Shippensburg University Public Relations Student Society of America chapter is welcoming two public relations professionals to campus on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. to speak in the Orndorff Theatre, in honor of Ethics Month.
A Raider’s View: Freshman Stress
ByFreshman year can easily be one of the hardest things to come to terms with, not only for parents, but especially for students living away from home for the first time.
Words of Advice to Freshman
ByAs all raiders know, your first year of college is full of trials and errors in the realms of academics and relationships.
Mock trial team shows spirit through real-life experience
By / Managing EditorMost college students would have to be subpoenaed to show up to court, but a team of Shippensburg University students go voluntarily.
New organization educates on intentions with the help of cookies
By / Ship Life EditorPicture walking into a room with a fresh smell of baked goods waiting to be eaten. Now imagine eating them to support a new organization on campus.
Shippensburg Church of the Nazarene to support students on mission trip
ByDale Detweiler, pastor of the Shippensburg Church of the Nazarene, will be leading students from Shippensburg University on a mission trip to Puerto Rico in early 2020 after a hurricane struck the territory in 2017.
SU homecoming king gives advice to future runners
By / Ship Life EditorAt Shippensburg University, students are recommended to join at least one organization on campus to gain experience and become part of the community. Homecoming King Ramses Ovalles knows this all too well as he is a part of seven different organizations.
SU alumnae educate on #MeToo
By / Ship Life EditorFifty-one point one percent of female victims of rape report it was done by someone they were intimate partners with compared to 40.8% being done by someone they are just familiar with, according to the #MeToo movement website.