NEWS


3/4/2013, 10:08pm

Presentation asks: Has science buried God?

On Thursday, Feb. 28, the film “Has Science Buried God?” was presented to students, posing controversial questions that resulted in debate. The one–hour film showcased John Lennox, a mathematician, and Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist, as they debated over the controversial issue of God’s existence.


2/25/2013, 9:37pm

Violent intrusion: what if it happens at SU?

In the wake of an increase in gun violence, some of which has occurred in educational environments, the Shippensburg University Police Department (SUPD) wants to continue to arm students with knowledge about what to do in the case of a violent intrusion on campus.


2/25/2013, 9:25pm

SU ministry planning sixth service trip to Vietnam

In a land where clean sheets of paper and colored pencils are considered luxuries, Shippensburg University students have come through five times in creating relationships and erecting buildings — and are now going to do so for a sixth. During the 2013–2014 winter break, SU’s United Campus Ministry will be traveling to Vietnam. Over a two-week period, participants will build a school in the Mekong River Delta region of southwest Vietnam.


2/25/2013, 9:19pm

Firearm sales are on the rise

Shippensburg and its surrounding areas are seeing a major increase in the sales of firearms and ammunition. Robert Seebach, owner of Bonnie’s Guns in Chambersburg, has noticed a substantial jump in sales since November — also noting that sales for his business are up three times as much as they were last February.


2/18/2013, 9:33pm

Financial Aid FAQ: Summer classes

This is part of a series of information from the Financial Aid Office. Although this is an FA column, any and all billing, payment and refund of fees questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office located in Old Main Room 100 or by calling 717-477-1211.


2/11/2013, 8:56pm

SU updates its strategic plan for 2013-2014

Shippensburg University is in the process of updating its strategic plan for the 2013–14 school year. A 15–person steering committee consisting of representatives for all constituencies on campus, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees, will be heavily involved in the entire process. The process involves a comprehensive look at SU’s mission, vision, core values and beliefs.


2/11/2013, 8:54pm

Ruud hired at UNI - who will be next president of SU?

An interim president will serve in place after the previous president leaves and before a new one is permanently hired. Kenn Marshall, media relations manager of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), said the search process begins at the campus level.


2/11/2013, 8:50pm

Former Biscotti restaurant finds itself in familiar hands

The coffee bar café formerly known as Biscotti, located on 300 N. Earl St., has changed owners and is now known as Wheel House Café. The change happened in mid-December, when Biscotti owners, the Skiles and Freeman families, sold the business to a team consisting of a husband and wife as well as a family friend.