Slate Staff
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Life skills classes are essential for high school students in PA
The Pennsylvania school system does not measure the success of a school on their student’s intellectual ability, but instead on whether or not their students are able to sit through and pass multiple mind-boggling and strenuous tests
Inauguration raises questions on rocky enrollment waves
On April 20, Shippensburg University made history by naming President Laurie Carter its 17 president.
The Denver Post job cuts negatively affects journalism values
The Denver Post has lost a large number of staff members due to extreme job cuts mostly to increase benefits to the corporate owner’s bottom line.
Changing name of women’s center up for discussion
If the Women’s Center at Shippensburg University works toward empowerment, equality and ending violence for all of the members of the Shippensburg University community, then why does the title of the center exclude everyone except women?
Student involvement is needed in more than just the general election
One of Pennsylvania’s most important elections is taking place Nov. 6 — the gubernatorial election.
Mass shootings negatively affect students and their sanity
We live in a world in which discussing uncomfortable topics forces citizens to accept the harsh reality of what is hurting the world.
Focus on mental health during spring break
College breaks are meant to temporarily detox your mind, body and soul from your student life, allowing you time to focus on your mental health.
War on Drugs is bigger than legalizing medical marijuana
When the late President Richard Nixon declared in his 1971 national address that there was a war on drugs, he focused on marijuana and heroin.
FEMA denies hurricane victims food access
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been negligent toward those in dire need of food, medicine, housing, improved infrastructure and electricity in disaster areas.
Football team names, logos in question
The Cleveland Indians came to a decision to renounce their popular Chief Wahoo uniform logo beginning in 2019.