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11/19/2023, 2:31pm

Heather McGhee delivers PASSHE DEI Summit opening address

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

Author and public policy expert Heather McGhee delivered the keynote address at the second annual Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) DEI Summit at Shippensburg University. McGhee has spent decades in the political and public policy worlds, but is most recognized for her viral 2019 TED Talk, “Racism has a cost for everyone,” and her New York Times bestseller “The Sum of Us,” which has been described as “required reading to move the country forward.” 

11/16/2023, 2:09pm

PASSHE diversity leaders recognized as “Keepers of the Flame”

By Connor Niszczak and Gabe Rader / Editor-in-Chief

Pennsylvania is home to many talented individuals who are dedicated to supporting students of all backgrounds, including some from Shippensburg. On Tuesday, university and commonwealth leaders involved in efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion were recognized with “Keeper of the Flame” awards in the CUB MPR. 

11/16/2023, 2:08pm

Academics discuss origins of Israel-Palestine conflict

By Evan Dillow

A panel was held Thursday, Nov. 9 on the historical and political factors behind the current Israel-Palestine conflict in Gaza that began last month.  The panel lasted from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and was held in the Dauphin Humanities Center. It was sponsored by the Shippensburg University History/Philosophy and Political Science departments as well as the International Studies Program.

11/16/2023, 2:05pm

Impactful keynote speakers push for change

By Gabe Rader / Staff Contributor

Shippensburg hosted multiple speakers during the 2023 Diversity, Equity ad Inclusion summit at the CUB MPR, some of which advocated for unsolved issues that get overlooked due to ignorance. Most were renowned authors, presenters, and figureheads that pushed for important changes.

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11/7/2023, 3:08pm

Slater of October: Abby Hockenberry

By Elizabeth Peters / Editor-in-Chief

Finding a way to transform a performance into words is a skill the Slater of October, Abby Hockenberry, definitely has. Hockenberry is a sophomore communication, journalism and media major and joined The Slate last fall. Since joining, Hockenberry has written articles consistently and became an assistant Arts and Entertainment (A&E) editor. 

10/31/2023, 4:17pm

Black out in Gaza: Update on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine

By Maggie McGuire / Guest Contributor

Editor’s Note: This article is based on information as of Oct. 29, 2023. Israel cut off all internet and cellular communications from the Gaza Strip on Friday evening local time. Palestinians were no longer able to contact anyone inside or outside of the Gaza Strip, cutting off communication not only with family members but also with emergency services such as ambulances, according to the Associated Press.

10/31/2023, 4:15pm

Your World Today: Spirits will haunt you

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

We are about to end the spookiest time of year here at Shippensburg University. The PAGE Center hosted another successful production of “The Rocky Horror Show,” RHA had its first Haunted Henderson and I ate more pieces of candy than I care to admit. But the scariest thing around here has nothing to do with Spooky Season. You guessed it: I am talking about alcohol abuse.

10/31/2023, 12:00pm

Hate symbols drawn in Rowland Hall

By Connor Niszczak / Editor-in-Chief

Students in the Communications, Journalism and Media Department were alerted about hate symbols drawn on a Rowland Hall welcome banner on the evening of Oct. 24. “I am writing with an angry heart as I just removed the welcome banner from the Rowland stairwell after someone scribbled swastikas all over it,” CJM department chair Carrie Sipes wrote in an email to students Tuesday night.

10/31/2023, 12:00pm

SGA focuses on community outreach

By Lillian Sellers / SGA President-Elect

Happy Halloween from the Student Government Association (SGA). Things may be getting spooky around campus, but the only thing scary for SGA is how quickly this semester is moving. Since our new members have been sworn in, they have been working super hard to serve our student body. 

10/31/2023, 12:00pm

AOD coordinator speaks to SGA

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Kurt Dunkel, program coordinator for the Connection AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) program, spoke before the Student Government Association at its Oct. 26 meeting.  Dunkel promoted the Raider Wellness Resource Center (CUB 121), which offers various services and hosts events like meditation and therapy dog days. He also thanked those who answered the National College Health Assessment survey, which received a 10% response rate. 

10/31/2023, 12:00pm

Patterson one year after his inauguration

By Allyson Ritchey / Multimedia Director

Friday, Oct. 27, marked one year since Charles Patterson was inaugurated as Shippensburg University’s 18th president. His time at Shippensburg University started in August 2021 when he stepped in as interim president after Laurie Carter, former SU President, left the university. Before coming to Shippensburg University, Patterson had served as the president of Mansfield University since 2019. 

10/18/2023, 11:34pm

SGA update from Kennedy Holt

By Kennedy Holt / SGA VP of Internal Affairs

As we enter the seventh week of the semester, the Student Government Association (SGA) has continued to move forward cultivating prosperous environments, which include intentional relationship building, both internally and externally among our campus community.

10/17/2023, 12:00pm

Student Government hears from Dean of Libraries

By Ian Thompson / News Editor

Michelle Foreman, Shippensburg University Dean of Libraries, promoted the various services the library provides during the Oct. 12 public meeting of the Student Government Association. Foreman encouraged students to meet with library faculty for help with research, finding books and interlibrary loans.