Slater of the Month: Chris Wurtz
By / Editor-in-ChiefThe first Slater of the Month for the 2019-2020 academic year is sports editor Christopher Wurtz.
SHIP LIFE
ShipTALKS: How do you make friends in college?
College is a time to branch out and meet new people, but how exactly do you do that?
Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Spaghetti
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorShrimp spaghetti is a dish great for any day of the week either alone or with your friends and family.
SU police department hosts annual picnic
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorShippensburg University’s campus police department held its annual picnic Sept. 10 at the student recreation pavilion to create a promising start to the school year.
MSA kicks off year with crab fest
By / Asst. Ship Life EditorShippensburg University’s Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) hosted its annual crab fest and BBQ at the hockey rink on Saturday.
Pride Center Director seeks acceptance
By / Ship Life EditorYou do not need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community to visit the Pride Center office, according to former student and new director Dani Zinn.
What do I do if I have a conflict with a roommate?
Living in a small space with another person is never easy and conflicts may arise, but they should not make your year an uncomfortable one.
Police chief brings 20 years of experience to SU campus
By / Managing EditorMichael Lee has been named the new chief of the Shippensburg University Police Department.
Student Trustee tells students to find passion, overcome life circumstances
By / Managing EditorStephen Washington had a less than conventional journey to his position as student trustee.
SGA president vows for advocacy
By / Editor-in-ChiefYou may have seen him around campus, but then again that could have been his twin brother.
Saving gas on a budget during summer skyrocket
By / Asst. Arts & Entertainment EditorShippensburg University students can expect their gas budgets to increase as Pennsylvania gas prices near $3 per gallon. This makes Pennsylvania gas one of the most expensive on the east coast, and it is expected to keep increasing.
Unique custom doughnuts in Chambersburg
ByThe Doh-Nuh T Company is tightly tucked in beside The Historic Texas Lunch in downtown Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Inside boasts fresh and hot, made-to-order doughnuts. The cozy bakery is the only place in Chambersburg to pick up custom doughnuts since 2015.
SU powerlifter ranks 11th of all time
ByIt is strange to think that somewhere in the woods of Letterkenny Depot, camouflaged faces huddled together, peering at a phone screen to watch a weightlifting competition unfold. However, that’s exactly what happened April 12 as their friend and fellow cadet, senior Sam Tomlin competed at the USA Powerlifting Collegiate National Championship for the second time at Ohio State University.
Environmental club holds Earth Day event
ByThe rain held off just long enough for the Shippensburg University Environmental Club to host its annual Earth Day event in SU’s academic quad Thursday afternoon.
Smokehouse takes secrets to Shippensburg
ByThe town of Shippensburg is home to many attractions such as Shippensburg University, bars, diners and hosts the wildly popular Corn Festival every summer. As of June 2018 residents were able to add Holy Smokehouse BBQ to that list.
Four ways to achieve your workout without hitting the gym
ByUnder 20 percent of adults in Pennsylvania achieve enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
New VP reveals importance of SGA
By / Managing EditorRamses Ovalles has been sworn in as the Executive Rules Committee (ERC) vice president of finance of the Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2019-2020 academic year.
SGA VP applauds SU for involvement opportunities
By / Managing EditorIsaac Dietrich is the Student Government Association (SGA) vice president of internal affairs elect for the 2019-2020 academic year.
What’s the buzz about bees?
ByBehind the scenes of a beehive, bees are busy at work filling their honeycombs with nectar and pollen, and in a chain reaction, our plates with a well-balanced diet. Almonds, apples, avocados, beans, carrots, coffee, cucumbers, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and of course, honey — you can thank bees for all of that, and much more.