Evan Dillow
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PA Senate Race heads to a recount
While the results of the 2024 presidential election were known within 12 hours of polls closing, the Pennsylvania senate race has still yet to be officially called.
Abortion, cost of living and gun control – takeaways from PA-10 and US Senate debates
Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District candidates faced off in a debate held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in Harrisburg. The debate was moderated by ABC27 news anchor Dennis Owens. A week later, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Senate nominee Dave McCormick faced-off in their second debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the WPVI-TV studio in Philadelphia.
Candidates for U.S. Senate and House races to face off in debates
The two candidates for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District seat will meet for a debate on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in Harrisburg. Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Senate nominee Dave McCormick have agreed to attend a debate on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. in Harrisburg.
Election Update: 35 days to Election Day Nov. 5
With just over a month left until election day, both candidates continue to campaign in battleground states in a tight presidential race. According to national polling data from the New York Times, Vice President Harris holds a small lead over Trump in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada. In North Carolina, Georgia and Arizona, Trump is leading by an equally small margin. Neither candidate holds more than a three percentage point lead over their opponent in each battleground state.
Candidates for Student Government share their visions for campus
Following the Shippensburg University Student Government Association (SGA) meeting held on Thursday, Sept. 19, four prospective SGA senators gave their speeches in McFeely’s in the CUB at 5 p.m. Three of the senator candidates are running to represent the Class of 2028. The fourth is running to represent the Class of 2025.
SGA approves changes to Budget & Finance standing rules
Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) approved changes to its Budget and Finance Committee (B&F) standing rules at its meeting last week. The amendments to the rules include the addition of a special funding request process that will allow groups to request additional funds to supplement their budget. The committee allocated $120,000 to the fund after SU President Charles Patterson approved a student activity fee increase at the end of the budget process last year.
‘That is Resistance’: Lecturer on Palestinian endurance
“Like the cactus, they can demolish the stones, but the roots stay and will come back up.” This was one of many thought-provoking statements said by James Zogby, chair of the DNC Ethnic Council, in Stewart Hall on Monday, April 22. Zogby’s speech, which was part of the International Studies department’s annual lecture program, focused on the Palestinian culture of resistance both before and after the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.
Gaza and abortion on the ballot in PA Primary
The presidential race came closer to home this week as the Pennsylvania 2024 primary election kicked off on Tuesday, April 23. The campaigns running in Pennsylvania included both the Democratic and Republican primaries, as well as the primaries for attorney general, auditor general and treasurer. There were also several primaries for Congressional positions.
Updates on Parking, Dining, and Technology discussed at second President’s Hour
Several issues were addressed by students at the second President’s Hour on Tuesday night in the Naugle Hall MPR. The matters addressed included updates on parking lot safety, dining and technology. In attendance was Shippensburg University President Charles Patterson, Dean of Students Lorie Sheetz and representatives from dining, maintenance, SUPD, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, housing, academics, and more. The forum was moderated by Residence Hall Association President Adam Beam.
Super Tuesday results pave way for Trump vs. Biden rematch
The 2024 presidential race narrowed following the expected election results from Super Tuesday, held on March 5 in 16 states and American Samoa. Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia held primaries on Super Tuesday. The Democratic party held a caucus in American Samoa in place of Alaska.