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The Slate Speaks: New guidelines hurt restaurants, encourage house parties
Bar, restaurant and business owners continue to grapple with the economic problems that stem from COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions.
The Slate Speaks: Race, gender, sexual orientation should not impede human rights
The Shippensburg Borough Council is set to vote on a non-discrimination ordinance that identifies and prohibits discrimination against people based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
The Slate Speaks: From graduates, ‘Ship, this isn’t it.’
In the midst of a pandemic, Shippensburg University is offering a consolation prize to a senior class which has given up many of its “lasts:” A commencement ceremony in its commuter parking lot.
Slate Speaks: Commencement ceremonies should be postponed, not cancelled
Graduation is the culmination of a student’s years of hard work inside and outside of the classroom. The ceremony is much more than a student walking across a stage in a cap and gown — it is a celebration. Students receive their diplomas and present their accolades to the friends and family who supported them along the way.
The Slate Speaks: Employers should not judge applicants’ social media
Today, this generation has been introduced to many social media outlets. Social media content can range from tweeting about the lack of milk in the refrigerator to an abstract Instagram post on political views. From Instagram, to Facebook, to the newest sensation Tik Tok, we have access to the world by simply hitting the upload button.
The Slate Speaks: Black history is imperative to understanding our culture
Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month to remember those who fought tooth and nail for the rights of everyone living today.
The Slate Speaks: Student newspapers essential to defending campus culture
Last week, students and campus officials at Dickinson College ended a days-long sit-in to see Title IX reform on campus.
The Slate Speaks: Impeachment process leaves much to be desired
The United States’ Senate is on a dramatic, media-sensationalized final countdown to its deciding vote on whether or not President Donald Trump will be removed from office. And the American people could not be more disappointed.
The Slate Speaks: Are universities responsible for mental health of students?
On Wednesday, Penn Live broke the news that Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) would no longer fund mental health counseling for its 17,000 students.