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Shippensburg officials share updates at community town hall
Approximately 100 residents showed up at the Firefighters Activity Center Tuesday night to participate in a community town hall and hear updates about Shippensburg’s future. Moderated by Chamber of Commerce Chair Wendy Kipe, the night featured updates from a dozen individuals, including Shippensburg Mayor Kathy Coy, Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson and Shippensburg Police Department Chief of Police Thomas Young, among others.
Shippensburg residents discuss water contamination concerns
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection briefed Shippensburg residents Thursday about trace amounts of contaminated water detected in Middle Spring Creek. Limited amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, were detected in the creek in August of 2023, according to environmental protection specialist Crystal Wolf.
Council of Trustees Discusses Housing and Meal Plans
Shippensburg University’s Council of Trustees approved upcoming rates for on-campus housing and dining during its first meeting of 2025. Proposed for a vote by Dean of Students Lorie Sheetz, the council approved housing and dining costs for the 2025-26 academic year and housing costs for the 2026-2027 year.
Multiple offices in Old Main vandalized during break-in
Multiple administrative offices within Old Main were burglarized in the early hours of Jan. 17, according to Shippensburg University police documents.
SU holds 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March for Humanity
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in the moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” First spoken by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s, those words echoed through the halls of Old Main Tuesday afternoon as the Shippensburg Univer-sity community gathered to commemorate its 37th annual March for Humanity.
Your World Today Commentary: Picking your battles
The Slate EIC Connor Niszczak: We have all heard the phrase “pick your battles” hundreds of times. It is one of those cliches that we eventually learn to tune out. Last semester, however, I learned what it really feels like to pick a battle.
Update: Franklin Science Center renovations set to enter new stage
Shippensburg University students may notice a different look to Franklin Science Center (FSC) this month as ongoing renovations are set to enter a new stage.
Council of Trustees shares update on PHEAA delays, campus life
Shippensburg University’s Council of Trustees heard updates on various aspects of campus life during its final meeting of the semester on Nov. 15.
