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The Franklin County Democratic Committee organized a protest in downtown Shippensburg against President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions.

Local Democrats rally against Trump

Democrats from Franklin and Cumberland counties came out in downtown Shippensburg on March 22 to show their distaste for the Trump administration’s policies on a wide range of issues.  Around 60 protestors demonstrated around the intersection of King Street and Earl Street, protesting issues like potential cuts to government services like Social Security, attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and other agencies and cutting support to Ukraine.

Four professors from SU’s Political Science Department briefed students on the current state of politics in the U.S.

Political Science professors discuss deteriorating political situation

As political tensions continue to rise across the country in the wake of the Trump administration’s tumultuous shake-up of the federal bureaucracy, a panel of professors from Shippensburg University’s Political Science Department sought to provide a clarifying overview of the political landscape in 2025.  The panel was made up of four professors who offered their perspective and expertise in various areas of political science. The evening was hosted and led by political science Chair Alison Dagnes, who was joined by her colleagues Lonce Bailey, Mark Sachleben and Steven Lichtman. 

Kayla Dalhouse (left) and Rangeline DeJesus (right) being presented with their Peace Corps training certificates in Nov. 2024.

SU alumni share Peace Corps experiences

Shippensburg University welcomed back several alumni for a virtual workshop titled “Peace Corps: Global Opportunities.” Four SU graduates and a Peace Corps recruiter joined Career Center Executive Director Victoria Kerr to discuss their experiences as volunteers for the Peace Corps.  

SGA approves new student groups via emergency vote after failing to meet quorum

Three new student groups were approved by the Student Government Association (SGA) through unorthodox means after the Student Senate failed to meet quorum at its March 6 public meeting.  To avoid leaving the groups in limbo until the next SGA public meeting in April, the Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) chose to adopt an emergency motion pursuant to Article V, Section IV of the SGA Constitution.

SUPD gives update on student concerns

At the March Student Government Association meeting, SUPD Police Chief Patrick Taylor gave the student senate updates about issues discussed at previous President’s Hours.  Those issues included alleged racial disparities in traffic stops and the installation of speed bumps on campus.

Students and alumni discuss working while Black.

SU alumni discuss working while Black

A dozen Shippensburg University alumni were welcomed back to their alma mater last Tuesday to discuss their diverse professional experiences with current students. The event, titled “Working while Black,” was sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA). WITF on-air host and producer Marquis Lupton served as a facilitator for the evening’s discussion. 

SGA releases draft student group budgets for 2025-26

The Student Government Association (SGA) Budget and Finance Committee released on Friday their draft of the 2025-2026 operating budget. Student groups can see the draft budget awards in an email sent by SGA President Lillian Sellers on Friday morning. A physical copy of the document has also been posted publicly in the display window outside the SGA office (CUB 201).