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Franklin Science Center evacuated; "burning odor" under investigation
Franklin Science Center was evacuated early Monday afternoon after “the odor of something burning inside” was detected within the building, according to a mass email sent by SU News at 3:24 p.m on April 22. This is a breaking story and will be updated.
SGA approves activity fee increase at public meeting
Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association announced the approval of an increase to the student activity fee at its April 11 public meeting. The news broke the day before student group budgets for the 2024-25 academic year were announced, so groups will have an opportunity to request additional funds, according to SGA VP of Finance Katie Huston.
SGA releases 2024-25 budgets for student groups
Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association revealed its operating budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year Friday morning. Student groups received a 32.72% cut, student organizations were cut by 22.14% and student media was cut by 13.85%. Smaller cuts were made to athletics and club sports — 8.45% and 5.61%, respectively. Notably, performing arts received a 15.33% increase of $15,280.
WSYC stays ‘Up All Night’ for 24-hour broadcast
For 364 days of the year, the Ceddia Union Building is closed by midnight. For one night, however, SU’s student-run radio station, WSYC, breaks all the rules and stays up all night.
Your World Today Commentary: Whole lotta Ship
My planner is my lifeline. I have said countless times that if I do not write an idea, event or deadline into my planner — or a random sticky note that happens to be within arm’s length — there is a significant chance that I will forget it almost instantly. There is a constant stream of residence life, admissions, communications/journalism, Slate and general life business cycling through my head, and I double-book myself at least once a week. Thankfully, I am not alone. I am consistently validated by the frequency of events across campus that overlap and are double-booked.
1973 SU alumni fund campus projects for 50-year anniversary
The historic side of Shippensburg University’s campus is getting an upgrade — courtesy of several alumni. Over the past few weeks, construction began for an archway next to Stewart Hall and Rowland Hall on the west side of campus. The project is funded by the family of Class of 1973 alumnus, long-time member of the SU Board of Trustees and former Pennsylvania State Representative Jeff Coy, who passed away in 2018. Additionally, construction has begun in front of Stewart Hall for new decorative “SHIP” letters, which is funded by the Class of 1973 as a gift to the university 50 years after their graduation.
SGA submits activity fee proposal to administration
Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously approved amendments to its constitution and bylaws at its March 28 public meeting. The amended constitution will reduce the required number of meetings SGA must hold from once every two weeks to once a month. Amendments also clarified the duties of vice presidents and updated SGA committees. Additionally, SGA approved a proposed increase to the student activity fee, which will be sent to SU administration for potential approval and next steps.
Cristina Rhodes is comfortable with discomfort
Cristina Rhodes does not hate white people. She also does not think men and capitalism are at the root of all evil.