Student Spotlight: Senior lives for adventure
ByFrom rock climbing to archiving, senior Collin Gardner is far from the average college student.
SHIPLIFE
Tulip planted for new life
ByShippensburg University community members met around the Janie Fecker Garden outside Lackhove Hall on Tuesday for SU’s annual Tulip Planting Ceremony to remember those who have been victims of domestic violence.
A Raider’s View: Sign of suicide, depression
ByA famous poet by the name of Langston Hughes once wrote, “I went down to the river / I set down on the bank / I tried to think but couldn’t / So I jumped in and sank.”
The Slate adopts, clean highway
The Slate staff adopted a two-mile stretch of Route 533 last week and completed their first cleanup on Saturday.
Career center helps students prepare for graduate school
ByStudents gathered in the Ceddia Union Building multipurpose room Tuesday to learn about the graduate school admissions process from representatives of the Shippensburg University Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC), Graduate Admissions and the Financial Aid Office.
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).
A Raider’s View - The buddy system
ByGrowing up, our parents, teachers and babysitters all taught us about the buddy system.
A Raider’s View: Texting and Driving
ByIt can wait. Texting and driving puts yourself and those around you in danger.
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.
Best places to study on campus
ByWith students preparing for the first few exams of the semester, finding a peaceful place to study on campus can be a challenge.
PEACE aims to educate, advocate
ByThe Peers Educating and Advocating for Campus Safety, Equality, and Empowerment (PEACE) is a new club at Shippensburg University which is a women’s advocacy group fighting violence and derogatory views of women in popular culture through lectures and presentations.
Senior reels in experience at the capital
BySince fifth grade student James Korman has walked to and from school at the suggestion of his father.
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.
Professor spotlight: Jamila Cupid, public relations
ByJamila Cupid, known as Dr. Cupid to her students, is one of the Communication/Journalism Department’s latest hires.
Raider gains experience in Greece
ByIf you are a science major looking for hands-on experience and an opportunity to study abroad, then the Atlantis Project is the program for you.
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.
Top 4 date ideas in and around Shippensburg.
ByCollege. It’s a new chapter in your book of life and you look forward to experiencing college.
ROTC Displays High-Speed Presentation During Cadet For a Day
ByShippensburg University Army ROTC cadets and spectators removed their caps as a Blackhawk helicopter landed on the Shippensburg University recreation fields for the ROTC event Cadet for a Day Thursday afternoon.
24 Karat Magic at L2
ByThe Luhr’s Performing Arts Center was astir with excited space enthusiasts Wednesday night as professors, students and community members marveled at a presentation by Dr. Eric Smith, the program director for the James Webb Space Telescope.
Quadfest eases students’ minds before finals
ByThe second annual Quadfest took place Wednesday in an effort to help students relax the week before finals.