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University Forum approves removing untaught courses

Shippensburg University’s Forum met on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library. The forum reviews and discusses matters related to curriculum, student life and university policies.  The University Curriculum Committee, in charge of regulating undergraduate and graduate classes, briefed forum members on the courses that have not been taught for five years that are set to be dropped.


Mac Miller’s Baloonerism: More than Magnification of Abuse

"Balloonerism” is more than a musical representation of Miller’s struggle with addiction. It shows his unwillingness to conform to conventional or commercial musical standards during the rise of fame and his willingness to be vulnerable with his fans as a young artist, especially during his producer’s metamorphosis phase.


The Real Winners and Losers of Pennsylvania’s Conservation History

Allen Dieterich-Ward, Shippensburg University history associate professor, spoke at Stewart Hall about his newest book, “Cradle of Conservation.” The book dives into the complex history of Pennsylvania's conservation efforts that combated the negative effects of the steel, railroad and automobile industries.


Trump Chooses New Media Over Legacy

 Former President Donald Trump has turned down prestigious news interviews like “60 Minutes” to defer to social media influencers and podcasters.  


Global Potluck brings out a slice out of everyone's lives

Plates of food were brought out at the Spiritual Center on Tuesday for Shippensburg University students, professors from the language departments and the members of the Global Education and Services Club who hosted an educational event to learn about people through their hometown meals.


Sony buys Pink Floyd for less money

David Gilmour, the lead guitarist of Pink Floyd, and their remaining members sold their music, name and likeness to Sony Records for about 400 million on Oct. 1, after almost 40 years of one of the most drawn out and famous royalty feuds in rock history.