SHIP LIFE
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.
A Raider’s View - Lack of sleep degrades mental abilities
ByAs we slide into finals week, we understand that all-nighters are a must to get the copious amounts of school work done before deadlines and due dates.
Student spreads kindness using inspirational rocks
ByCampus has become a little bit brighter with the start of The Kindness Rocks Project, a campaign started by junior Kristin Thorpe, who has made it her mission to spread kindness on campus by inviting students to paint inspirational messages on rocks to be placed around Shippensburg University and Rails-to-Trails.
SCCAP raises awareness on local food insecurity
ByAs part of the Shippensburg University Department of Social Work and Gerontology, five social work students developed a Hunger Awareness Dinner Banquet for students, staff, and community members within the surrounding area.
A Raider’s View: Holiday Puppy Love
ByHolidays, especially Christmas time, are the best time to give your loved one, child or significant other a gift of a puppy.
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.
Paint Nite becomes tradition for students
ByTraditions were made in Ceddia Union Building Multipurpose Room on Saturday, November 18th when Juniors, Keri Barth and Kathleen Martin, attended their 4th annual Paint Nite together.
Easy bake apple pie
ByThanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have, to remind those we hold dearly that we love them and to enjoy an epic feast as a family.
Students create butterfly crafts for grief awareness day
ByLight 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.
A Raider’s View - Does music change your mood?
ByThe concept of emotions behind music is an interesting thing, considering it is used widely to elicit emotion in movies, songs and especially live performances like plays and speeches.
Students bond, raise awareness over crafts
ByStudents gathered in McFeely’s Café on Tuesday night to raise awareness and donate items for Distributing Dignity, as well as make a variety of crafts such as ornaments, paintings and sock snowmen.
How to make personal-style French toast
ByRemember waking up to the sweet smell of French toast creeping its way up to your bedroom when you were a kid?
Alexia Christian’s latest album, ‘Nothin’ 2 Lose came out in August
ByMany people dream of being pop and rock stars when they are kids but Shippensburg University senior and iTunes published artist Alexia Christian has turned this dream into reality, releasing two rock-pop fused albums during her college career.
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.
Students travel world in Rowland Hall
ByWe have heard of going around the world in 80 days, but how about in 60 minutes?
A Raider’s View: How did Halloween get spooky?
ByHalloween has evolved through the years from being a time of mischief and tricks to a capitalized sale on Halloween candy and high-priced costumes.