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An Open Letter to President Laurie Carter
This open letter is a response to a mass email sent by your office to the Shippensburg community, as well as other public comments made about stories that have been published in The Slate over the past several weeks, and in a meeting Tuesday between you and members of The Slate staff.
Military Policy needs Reform
Before any individual can serve in any branch of the United States Military they must meet a series of eligibility requirements, ranging from good moral character to physical fitness standards.
Tearing down white males fails to lift up underrepresented populations
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has dominated the film scene in the past decade, releasing some of the highest grossing movies of all time.
Politicians miss the mark on rebuking Omar’s statements
In late February first-term Rep. Ilhan Omar made a series of remarks that many deemed anti-Semitic.
SGA elections demonstrate lack of student involvement
Prior to spring break, when thousands of Shippensburg students flooded out of Shippensburg to their respective hometowns or beaches of their choosing, the Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) held their annual elections for the 2019-20 Executive Rules Committee.
SU’s brewing workshops contradictory to ‘dry campus’
Shippensburg University held its first session of the Brew Science Speaker Series on Feb. 28 with earth science and geography professor Alison Feeney.
Trump administration's hypocrisy will prevent success of homosexuality decriminalization
On Feb. 19 the White House announced its plan to advocate for the international decriminalization of homosexuality.
Hollywood can do more to represent minorities in roles
Scarlett Johansson has built a name for herself as one of the most successful actresses in American history.
Polar vortex draws attention to climate change, environmental responsibility
Last week a chilling polar vortex enveloped North America, dropping temperatures in the Midwest as low as - 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prolonged government shutdown comes to close, but cross-party tension remains
More than a month after it began, the government shutdown over border security has finally come to an end.