NEWS

4/9/2012, 8:23pm

SU College Democrats named chapter of the year

By Jess Acheson

Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Chapter, the Pennsylvania College Democrats State Convention this year was held March 30 to April 30, where the Shippensburg University College Democrats were named Chapter of the Year. Being awarded Chapter of the Year is the highest honor a club can obtain at the state level. Other universities competing against Shippensburg University for the honor included Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh. SU was named Chapter of the Year for its work in relocating the Shippensburg Township voting precinct, bringing together numerous candidates by hosting a successful fundraiser, and for all the hard work they have done for Democratic candidates. In addition to receiving the honor of Chapter of the Year, two SU students were elected to the Pennsylvania Executive Board of College Democrats.

4/9/2012, 8:19pm

SU to hold Earth Day Celebration

By Tyler Davis

It may be too early to tell, but Mother Earth may be giving us the warmest springs ever this year. Next week, Shippensburg University will host its annual Earth Day Celebration April 19 from 10 a.m.

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4/6/2012, 7:02pm

Trustees approve razing residence halls

By Waleska Martinez and Monique Johnson

The Shippensburg University Council of Trustees voted unanimously at its March 30 meeting to demolish several residence halls on campus to make way for the construction of new student housing. The trustees approved a resolution to demolish McCune, Lackhove and Kieffer halls as well as Seavers Apartments.

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4/2/2012, 8:59pm

SU cadets and cadre fly to Fort Dawson for field training

By Leslie Douglas

Twenty-nine cadets and one cadre from Shippensburg University’s Raider Battalion flew off to Fort Dawson, W.Va., last Thursday for their annual joint field training exercise. At approximately 11:30 a.m., two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, flown by the Pennsylvania National Guard took off from the soccer field near Fogelsonger Road. According to www.boeing.com, each Chinook helicopter is capable of carrying 33 individuals and when empty weighs about 23,401 pounds.

4/2/2012, 8:55pm

Shippensburg creeper sentenced 5 to 10 years in state prison

By Jessica Acheson

On Tuesday, March 27, Michael Claudy, also known as the Shippensburg “Creeper,” was sentenced five to 10 years in state prison, pleading guilty to 10 counts of burglary, indecent assault, loitering and prowling. Claudy is the individual responsible for the home invasions and peeping incidents that happened in Shippensburg from March 2002 to May 2010.

4/2/2012, 8:52pm

Construction safety of utmost concern

By Andrea Starliper

Roofers hold one of the most dangerous jobs in America. As of August 2011, CNNMoney listed the occupation as the sixth most dangerous job in the United States. Construction itself is recognized as an extremely risky occupation and a roofer is only one type of construction laborer.

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3/26/2012, 8:01pm

SU ROTC ships cadets around the world

By sean mcclellan

This summer, the Shippensburg Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) will be sending 13 cadets to various countries around the world as part of the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program (CULP). Cadets will be sent to countries such as Peru, Tanzania, Georgia, Moldova and Bulgaria.

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3/24/2012, 2:24am

Off campus assault hospitalizes victim

By Kevin Battersby

OFFICIAL RELEASE FROM PETER GIGLIOTTI AT SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY: “Pennsylvania State Police report an individual was just assaulted off campus in the area of 230 Hhttp://www.theslateonline.com/index.phpigh Street by two black males.