Your World Today Commentary: Trying
ByI spend a lot of my life trying. Whether I find myself swamped in academics, struggling with relationships or friendships, or solely in life, I am constantly trying.
I spend a lot of my life trying. Whether I find myself swamped in academics, struggling with relationships or friendships, or solely in life, I am constantly trying.
Shippensburg University’s Council of Trustees heard updates on various aspects of campus life during its final meeting of the semester on Nov. 15.
On Oct. 9, I had the opportunity to spend the day in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex to meet with elected officials, the outgoing and interim PASSHE chancellor and my fellow student trustees from the other PASSHE universities. The experience allowed me to gain a better understanding of higher education in Pennsylvania and the important role it plays in the future of Pennsylvania.
In a world dominated by online orders and big-box corporate stores, Pague & Fegan’s continued success as a local business means that the Fagues now wait for suppliers to approach them with opportunities, rather than seeking them out.
While the results of the 2024 presidential election were known within 12 hours of polls closing, the Pennsylvania senate race has still yet to be officially called.
As Shippensburg University nears the end of the fall 2024 semester, some students are still waiting for their financial aid to come through. The PA State Grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), has seen several rounds of delays. As of Monday morning, 456 students have yet to receive their grant money.
It is safe to say that the 2024 presidential election has come and gone. But dozens of Shippensburg University students are not quite done with the political process. Members of the Political Science and Communications, Journalism and Media departments have spent the last few weeks acting as candidates, campaign staffers and political consultants in the 10th biennial Simuelection.
Allen Dieterich-Ward, Shippensburg University history associate professor, spoke at Stewart Hall about his newest book, “Cradle of Conservation.” The book dives into the complex history of Pennsylvania's conservation efforts that combated the negative effects of the steel, railroad and automobile industries.
At its second-to-last meeting of 2024, Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) approved two new student groups and provided updates on 2025-26 budgets.
The past seven days have been some of the most historic of the 21st century. Donald Trump was reelected as the 47th president by more than 75 million Americans and will return to the White House in January. Not since the 1890s has a president served non-consecutive terms, and never has a convicted criminal been elected.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a stabbing in Shippensburg Borough on Oct. 27. Christopher Nunn II of San Antonio, Texas, was identified by Pennsylvania State Police as the victim, who was found dead Sunday night.
With only a week until Election Day, just about everyone has questions they want to ask about the president. For Shippensburg University, a different kind of president took questions from the student body on Thursday afternoon. SU President Charles Patterson and other administrators met with the student body Thursday afternoon in a reimagined, SGA-sponsored President’s Hour in the Ceddia Union Building.
Cumberland Valley Community Connections hosted its third annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 26 and 27. The free two-day event took place at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. It included many activities that were amusing for all ages.
In this election, voters are presented with two choices: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In the opinion of The Slate Editorial Board, Harris is the correct choice.
Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District candidates faced off in a debate held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in Harrisburg. The debate was moderated by ABC27 news anchor Dennis Owens. A week later, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Senate nominee Dave McCormick faced-off in their second debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the WPVI-TV studio in Philadelphia.
With just two weeks until Election Day on Nov. 5, candidates are making their final appeals to voters in seven key battleground states. Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada are all polling within the margin of error.
The identity I have held most fondly over the last few years is that of RA Connor. I prided myself on the passion I put into my work. That passion is gone.
We here at the Student Government Association hope everyone had a wonderful Homecoming weekend. It was amazing to see the campus banding together once again to welcome back our alumni and celebrate with Shippensburg pride.
