Whether you are a freshman or a senior at Shippensburg University, your time here is limited. Those entering college wish they were already finished and some who are in their last few weeks wish they could start over and enjoy the ride all over again.
The sun was bright and hopes were high on the afternoon of April 19. On this afternoon, Ship Mini-THON hosted its first kickball and barbeque benefit.
We have to face it. College students do not exactly have hours of time on their hands. While some may disagree, the reality of the situation is that it is hard to plan meals that are healthy throughout the week.
Spring has finally graced us all with its long anticipated arrival. The cherry blossoms are in bloom and students are digging out their flip flops again.
When was the last time you touched your head to your butt? How about balancing on a unicycle while wearing a straight-jacket? The Solo Circus pulled out tricks, jokes and student volunteers onto the stage Thursday night in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB).
Red ribbon swirled through the air like a dragon at Sunday’s Asian American Extravaganza, hosted by Shippensburg University’s Asian Club. Dancers from the New York Chinese Culture Center encouraged volunteers to hop on stage, and after some prodding, four student volunteers spread out on stage with long, red ribbon wands in hand.
Shippensburg University will be holding its fifteenth annual Relay for Life Event in the Recreational Center.
Most students would recognize Shippensburg University’s president by his white mustache and round, wire rim glasses, usually accompanied by a red, white and blue tie, in true Raider spirit. The educator behind the man, however, has much more to him than the best mustache in Old Main.
Students do not get the opportunity to celebrate their fields of study very often, but when they do, it is a huge affair.
When was the last time you touched your head to your butt? How about balancing on a unicycle while wearing a straight-jacket? The Solo Circus pulled out tricks, jokes and student volunteers onto the stage Thursday night in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB). “There’s no way you drove all the way out her to juggle five balls,” performer Michael DuBois said the audience must be thinking as red orbs blurred high above his head.
A challenge. That is what Alyssa Hicks, a senior at Shippensburg University, seems to live for. Whether it be inside or outside the classroom, she is always looking to challenge and better herself.
Each year, Raider Challenge is one of the final events for the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). The event brings out many Second Bridge High School Junior ROTC units to compete in different events around Shippensburg University’s campus. For the collegiate cadets, the event is a great test of leadership.
Everyone loves buffalo chicken dip. It is easy to make, and affordable to purchase. What is even better is that this stovetop recipe will seriously speed up the process during cooking.
The tap-tap of rocks being pounded away deafened the students who had gathered under the blue and red-striped tent centered in the quad. “We’re a rock band,” joked Gunnard Lindgren, a stone tool-making expert. Lindgren said he has been fascinated by Native American culture since he was a child and saw a demonstration of flint knapping — the tool-making process he demonstrated Thursday in the quad. “It’s not something you can really teach,” Lindgren said.
Students smelled relaxing oils that came in tiny bottles, where some also served as a pick-me-up or head-clearer.
Ingredients: - Graham crackers (about six large or one dozen mini) -Regular size marshmallows -Chocolate chips for melting Instructions: 1.
Reach Out, a Shippensburg University honors service group, hosted a Dominican game night on Tuesday, Feb.
Starbucks at 6:15 p.m. is busier than one would think. The baristas are shuffling back and forth trying to get drinks out to customers as fast as possible.
The Thought Lot swapped out its usual artwork and live music to host Shippensburg’s 2nd Annual Reptile and Small Animal Expo.
Kathryn Shirk, or Dr. Shirk, has been familiar with Shippensburg University since she went to the elementary school on campus when she was a child. A native to Shippensburg, Shirk began teaching at SU in the fall of 2012.
