NEWS



4/15/2025, 12:13pm

Provost Darrell Newton resigns

Shippensburg University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Darrell Newton has resigned from his position, effective immediately. An internal memo was sent by SU President Charles Patterson to faculty and staff on April 8. As of 4 p.m. on April 14, neither Newton nor the university have publicly commented on his resignation.


4/15/2025, 8:00am

Your World Today Commentary: Been here all along

Slate Managing Editor Reagan Gardenhour:  I have always found countdowns intimidating.  Ten… Whether it is because of anticipation anxiety, which has existed quite prevalently in my life, or because of the need to be in control, I do not know. What I do know is that I do not do well with a countdown. Or a drumroll. Or a graduation? 


4/15/2025, 8:00am

SU Foundation lists G-1 lot for sale

Those who have been to Richard Avenue have likely seen the large parking lot and adjacent overgrown lot on North Queen Street. That property, which contains the G-1 general parking lot, has been listed for sale by its owner, the Shippensburg University Foundation.  The 14.59-acre property, which is adjacent to the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Richard Avenue and Wibs, has been listed for $2.3 million.


4/15/2025, 8:00am

PA Commonwealth’s employment tips

The Pennsylvania Office of Administration held a seminar on state employment on Friday, April 11. The afternoon’s talk was led by Michelle Frechette, the HR program director for the Bureau of Enterprise Recruitment. According to Frechette, the seminar’s purpose was to “take the intimidation out of applying” for Commonwealth positions.


4/15/2025, 8:00am

Senate candidates speak on what SGA needs to change

Student Government Association (SGA) elections are once again underway. SGA held elections at the end of February for its Executive Leadership Committee, but the current round of elections is for senator positions.  Students can vote via a link sent to their SU emails on April 14, and the ballot will be open until 4 p.m. on April 17. Four names will be on the ballot this week in uncontested races, along with over a dozen senator positions on the ballot with no candidates. 


4/15/2025, 8:00am

Prof. Corey Williams on balancing his academic work and Magic: The Gathering

Now in his second year at Shippensburg University, Corey Williams is an assistant professor in the economics department.  As the sole macroeconomist in his department, he usually teaches several sections of Macroeconomics (ECON 101) each semester. Students stepping into William’s classroom will quickly find that the general vibe is, “Oh, this guy is a nerd.” 


4/15/2025, 8:00am

Suspect arrested in investigation of arson at PA Governor’s residence

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion where he set a fire that left significant damage and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate the building, authorities said Sunday. The man, captured later in the day, will face charges of attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault, authorities said.


4/15/2025, 8:00am

SGA approves operating budget for 2025–2026

The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) gave the final approval for the 2025-2026 operating budget at its April 3 meeting. The budget funds student groups, athletics and other areas of student life. 


4/15/2025, 8:00am

‘Keep it clean’ — Students and faculty team up to raise awareness

Spring has sprung in Shippensburg, and rather than enjoy the flowers around campus, some students are kneeling next to storm drains. You may have seen them on campus the last few weeks, sporting hi-vis vests and wielding angle grinders or caulk guns. If you take a closer look at the drains they were working on, you will see some colorful new additions. Volunteers have installed ceramic discs in a variety of colors stamped with one of eight designs and the tagline “Drains to Stream — Keep it Clean.” 


4/1/2025, 8:00am

Gabbard calls leaked Signal chats a ‘mistake’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Wednesday it was a “mistake” for national security officials to discuss sensitive military plans on a group text chain that also included a journalist — a leak that has roiled President Donald Trump’s national security leadership.


4/1/2025, 8:00am

Your World Today Commentary: You’re paying too much for toothpaste

If you are paying for toothpaste, you shouldn’t be.  I’m sorry to break it to you, but it’s time to accept that you have spent years spending far too much on your favorite Crest and Colgate products. The solution to your troubles is one of life’s simplest but most underappreciated joys — a coupon. Yes, those pesky sheets of paper that used to get delivered in the weekly newspaper are the key to fighting inflation as a college student.


4/1/2025, 8:00am

SGA Corner: Exciting updates

SGA President Lillian Sellers: As the semester winds down, the Student Government Association has been hard at work making progress on various initiatives around campus. Additionally, we have been preparing for our leadership transitions at the end of this year, as well as getting ready for electing new senators. 


4/1/2025, 8:00am

A President’s-less hour

SGA’s spring 2025 President’s Hour was kicked off at 7 p.m. in the Orndorff Theater in the CUB on Monday, Mar. 24. In attendance was Director of Facilities Management Matthew Dominick, Vice President of Student Affairs Lorie Sheetz, Provost Darrell Newton, SUPD Chief Patrick Taylor and Shippensburg University Dining Services General Manager Will Anderson. SU President Patterson was not in attendance as he was recovering from minor surgery.


4/1/2025, 8:00am

Weaving things together: Shari Horner on her time at Shippensburg University

After completing 27 years at Shippensburg University, Shari Horner has a great deal to be proud of. Horner served for four years as the irector of the Women’s Studies Program, which became the Women’s and Gender Studies Program under her watch, and she was the chair of the English Department for nine years. 


4/1/2025, 8:00am

Political Science professors discuss deteriorating political situation

As political tensions continue to rise across the country in the wake of the Trump administration’s tumultuous shake-up of the federal bureaucracy, a panel of professors from Shippensburg University’s Political Science Department sought to provide a clarifying overview of the political landscape in 2025.  The panel was made up of four professors who offered their perspective and expertise in various areas of political science. The evening was hosted and led by political science Chair Alison Dagnes, who was joined by her colleagues Lonce Bailey, Mark Sachleben and Steven Lichtman.