SHIP LIFE


3/31/2014, 8:17pm

Sheila Foster works toward her fourth college degree

At 27 years old, Sheila Foster is working toward her fourth college degree. After earning bachelor’s degrees in psychology and athletic training from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in sports psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Foster returned to school, enrolling in Shippensburg University’s English secondary education program.


3/13/2014, 7:15pm

Students steer toward graduate admissions

Graduate school can be a scary concept to grasp for those who are unfamiliar with the process. It’s an excellent way to boost your credentials in the real world, but many undergraduate students do not know where to start when looking into grad school.


3/11/2014, 8:55am

Professor Spotlight: Holly Ott supports students

Holly Ott, or Professor Ott as most students know her, is one of the newest additions to the communications/journalism department, becoming a full-time faculty member last fall, although she has been part of the staff since 2009.


3/11/2014, 8:54am

McFeely's Coffeehouse hosts craft night

As spring break approaches and Shippensburg University professors beef up the workload, it is clear why students were magnetized to the creative reward of a do-it-yourself craft night at McFeely’s Coffeehouse on Saturday March 8.


3/11/2014, 8:53am

Student Spotlight: Samantha New stays active on campus

Every student on campus has a busy schedule throughout the school year. Projects and group meetings here and there, studying for four exams the next day, working on endless amounts of homework and fitting in a job throughout the week are unfortunately very common.


3/11/2014, 8:51am

Spoken word artist expresses heritage through poetry

When most people picture spoken word artists, they see dark clothing and a dimly lit bar. They hear bongo drums and snapping fingers in lieu of applause. These days, a web search for “spoken word art” or “slam poetry” will show you performances covering topics ranging from body image to technology to messages to J.K.


3/3/2014, 9:43pm

Students use resources to think outside the box

While many Shippensburg University students may be spending their down time from classes and work playing video games or lounging with friends, three SU business students are putting more than 30 hours a week each in order to maintain and stabilize their newly launched business named Rebottld.


3/3/2014, 9:37pm

Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity returns to SU

After a six year hiatus, the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity has returned to Shippensburg University. Engaging in the fraternity’s seven core values — loyalty, duty, respect, service and stewardship, honor, integrity and personal courage — Lambda Chi Alpha is in search of a new generation of men at SU that will not only be a good fit for the fraternity, but for the men at SU as well.


3/3/2014, 9:32pm

Kupkakes for Kris 5K holds 3rd annual race

Shippensburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America Committee, PRSSA, will hold its third annual Kupkakes for Kris 5K run/walk n April 13 on SU’s campus. Kupkakes for Kris is a nonprofit organization founded to provide financial support for families impacted by the cost of cancer treatments and related personal expenses.