SHIP LIFE

Adam Grabowski gets the SU audience involved in his performance at the CUB.

4/5/2016, 1:12pm

Comic of the year keeps SU laughing; touches on serious topics

By Miranda Ikeda

Upbeat music blared from inside the dark Ceddia Union Building multipurpose room on Thursday night as an invitation to see the 2015 Comic of the Year. The comedian, Adam Grabowski, stood under a spotlight on the stage and threw colorful snap bracelets to audience members as they entered the room. While waiting for an introduction from the Activities Program Board (APB), Grabowski started playing music that he believed “fit” the mood of various singled-out audience members.

Guest speaker David Radcliff of New Community Project offers words of encouragement to runners before the beginning of the 5K run for KSTR. 

4/5/2016, 11:38am

SEAS hosts 5K to save rainforest

By Darrian Duncan

Students at Shippensburg University took full advantage of being located along the Rails-to-Trails on April 1 as students hit the trails to run a 5K in order to raise money and awareness for Kids Saving the Rainforest (KSTR). SU’s Students for Environmental Action and Sustainability (SEAS) teamed up with KSTR to hold its first 5k.

Alexa Moran follows her dreams while she rehearses for her role as Anna for Act V’s latest play, ‘Spring Awakening.’

4/5/2016, 11:36am

Alexa Moran ready to perform in ‘Spring Awakening’

By Amanda Mehall

Whether she is an Irish widow, a teenage girl in the 1950s or a high-maintenance kangaroo, Alexa Moran never shies away from the spotlight. This April, Moran will be assuming the role of Anna, a schoolgirl, in Act V’s production of “Spring Awakening.” Moran explained that, while growing up, her parents encouraged her to pursue interests in all different disciplines.

Biology LLC received second place and were awarded $50 to ABC Lettering.

3/29/2016, 1:45pm

Mocktail Mix-Off successful with alcohol education

By Laura Kreiser

Colorful lights filled the multipurpose room in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB). Tables were covered in shiny tablecloths, paper, or other random objects and drinks were plenty on Thursday, March 26. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted the second annual Mocktail Mix-Off.

SU students work diligently to get back into school mode.

3/21/2016, 9:32pm

Gettin’ it write

By Marissa Merkt

As spring break’s bliss wears off, many Shippensburg University students are waking up from a coma and realizing how much school work they have piling up. One resource that often gets forgotten here on campus is the Writing Studio, which is a part of the Learning Center.

3/10/2016, 4:40pm

Zumbathon prepares students for spring break

By Sylvia McMullen

Students and faculty joined Reach Out on Thursday evening for a fun night of smiles, laughter and Zumba. Upbeat Latino music wafted down the hallway from the Ceddia Union Building multi-purpose room, inviting students to an invigorating evening of dance.

Stephanie is trying her hand at radio broadcasting for WSYC; something she has never done before.

3/1/2016, 1:00am

Student Spotlight: Stephanie Arcadia

By Nicole James

Jumping at exciting opportunities while also stepping outside of her comfort zone, Shippensburg University junior Stephanie Arcadia is always ready for new experiences to be presented to her. Arcadia is a psychology major with a human communication minor.