In November 2022, the Student Government Association Budget and Finance Committee lost a majority of members following the departure of SGA Vice President of Finance Chase Slenker on Nov. 11. The Budget and Finance Committee allocates student activity fees to all student activities including intercollegiate athletics, student media, club sports, APB and more.
When a position at Shippensburg University (SU) needs filled, a search committee is formed under the SU Search Process Guide. Section I of the guide states the committee “must be approved by the Human Resources Office and should include race and gender diversity.”
Last Wednesday was a surprisingly sunny mid-February day. It was unusually warm and the breeze mixed with chirping birds made me pause and appreciate the weather as I was walking off campus and down the sidewalk to my car. Suddenly, a red SUV whipped out of a side street and began barreling up the road toward me, interrupting the beauty of the day.
This week will mark a year since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a “special military operation” — his chosen euphemism to describe a full-fledged invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine. Following a stunning display of Ukrainian resistance and defensive capability, the war entered a period characterized by small shifts of the frontlines and use of trench warfare.
More than 33,000 people have died and more than 75,000 are injured after two earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, Feb. 6. While earthquakes are not uncommon in Turkey, these earthquakes are being considered one of the worst natural disasters of the century, and the death toll is expected to rise.
The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) was updated on a multitude of upcoming student group events during its second public meeting on Feb. 9.
Ron DeSantis is the governor of Florida, who may possibly be in the running for the 2024 presidential election.
The borough of Shippensburg is like many others throughout Pennsylvania and is the oldest community in the Cumberland Valley. A small town that was first settled nearly 300 years ago, Shippensburg has changed drastically over the course of time.
In November 2022, Manuel Ruiz, assistant vice president for inclusion and belonging and director of social equity, facilitated several sessions to constituents of Shippensburg University regarding the 2022 Campus Climate Survey (CCS) results. The sessions conducted by Ruiz had a total of 27 faculty, 30 staff, 22 students, seven administrators and 10 members of the Council of Trustees in attendance. These sessions were held to provide a more detailed analysis of the results and to discuss results and implications of the CCS.
President Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address on Feb. 7, where he celebrated the political achievements of his administration as he prepares to face the challenge of passing legislation through a divided — and obstreperous — Congress.
Dear Slaters, Thank you for all your dedicated, hard work. We couldn’t do it without you and appreciate each and every one of you. We are so grateful you decided to join us and even more grateful that you’ve stuck with us. Love, Piper and Paige
The Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) swore in eight new senators during its Feb. 2 public meeting, held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
The Shippensburg University chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) inducted 24 new members in a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 29.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - It may not feature Foreigner or Vanilla Ice, but sculptures and smiles lined Main Street in downtown Chambersburg for the 21st annual Chambersburg IceFest last weekend.
Shippensburg University held its 35th annual March for Humanity in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to march against racial injustice and discrimination on Jan, 26 at Old Main Chapel. The march was hosted by Shippensburg University’s African American Organization and the Multicultural Affairs office. Other campus groups present were the Multi-Ethnic Student Association, Elite Dance Troupe, Latino Student Organization and The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. Organization.
The PAGE Center has enlisted Miller Hoffman as its new director, who finds the job to be fitting due to their experiences and passion for prevention education.
Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson announced multiple items of interest to the SU community at the Jan. 27 public meeting of the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees, held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
With midterm elections long gone and all races have been decided it was now time for the U.S. House of Representatives to begin their work. Before House business could get underway, they needed to select a Speaker of the House.
The Shippensburg University PRSSA works with multiple clients that work inside and outside the university campus and community throughout the year to help make not only campus life but the community better.
Cluggy’s, a popular family entertainment center located in Chambersburg, is preparing for a series of upgrades under new ownership.
