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York Dispatch • 08/18/2022

York County has a problem: Where to put its trash.

York County has a problem: Where to put its trash. York County has a trash problem — or, rather, it will soon. Modern Landfill, which receives ash from the York County Solid Waste Authority's incinerator on Blackbridge Road as well as the majority of noncombustible waste generated in the county, is expected to reach its capacity in 2025. Lower Windsor Township officials rejected a proposal to extend the life of that facility, and a plan to reopen a former landfill in Hopewell Township — which

The Slate • 06/12/2022

SGA elections committee confronted over campaign violation complaints

At the Student Government Association public meeting on March 17, several senators confronted the Elections Committee regarding decisions they made about campaign violation complaints filed against Chase Slenker in closed door meetings. All seats were filled at the public meeting, with over 2 dozen people in attendance some were left standing. Among those in attendance were many students and the Multicultural Student Association leadership Diane Jefferson and Kapri Brown. Jordan Newsome-Little

Your World Today Commentary: Students need university support when hate groups come to campus

Shippensburg University is home to a diverse population of people among its students, staff, faculty and administrators. While the local community may not be the most diverse place on earth, the university has worked to carve out welcoming spaces for those in our campus community. Shippensburg University was recently honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This award “recognizes institutions with a demonstrated commitment to diversit

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Shippensburg University is going through a very transitional time. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is in the middle of redesign, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world and the U.S. has been going through social and political upheaval over the last few years. Despite this, the world still turns, and the SU community is faced with another change. In March 2021, Laurie Carter, then SU President, announced she would be leaving the university in the summer. Charles Pa

The Slate • 11/19/2020

Spontaneous celebrations erupt in D.C. as Biden clinches presidential bid

Washington, D.C., held its breath Saturday as the city — and the rest of the nation and world — waited for the winner of the 2020 presidential election to be announced. Around 11:30 a.m. at the Voters Decided Rally in McPherson Square, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was giving a speech of encouragement to attendees and voters when the week-long struggle for the White House finally ended. The crowd's attention shifted as a CNN live broadcast began to play on the screen behind Norton. P

Thousands of Americans flooded onto Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C. an hour after Joe Biden was the announced as the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election.

Several groups of activists and attendees from the "Voters Decided" Rally on Nov. 7 held a march to the Whitehouse.

Black Lives Matter signs and flags adorned the buildings that lined the BLM Plaza in Washington, D.C.

A man atop of bus stop on BLM Plaza shouted excitedly at the crowd as he waved his Biden 2020 flag.

Many revelers brought their pets with them to celebrate, several pets wore Biden Harris 2020 accessories

An activist group in support of Immigrants led the march to the Whitehouse to conclude the "Voters Decided" Rally.

A small group of demonstrators gathered at the base of the Washington Monument protesting Joe Biden's projected win, and claimed illeagal ballots had been counted.

College students, couples, families and groups gathered on BLM Plaza to celebrate.

A man walks with a sign through downtown D.C. among the crowds of celebrators on the streets.

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Stand alone and multi-article stories that focus on individuals and groups at Shippensburg University I have interviewed and had the pleasure of sharing their stories.

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Journey to homecoming royalty: Hayley Anderson

The homecoming court was back in full for Homecoming 2021 at Shippensburg University. Each year, 10 students are voted onto the court and spend the next month volunteering and fundraising in hopes to be crowned as homecoming royalty. Hayley Anderson, a senior psychology major was crowned one of this year’s homecoming royalty. When students think of the homecoming court process, many are under the impression that it is only determined by voting, Anderson said. The actual process is more involve

A.C.T. rallies community

Students, faculty, administrators and staff gathered Thursday at the Hockey Rink and Rec Fields for the “A.C.T. Call to Solidarity Rally.” The Ask. Communicate. Teach Tolerance. Committee has an annual rally every September, however the focus of this one was in response to the racial slur incident in Seavers Hall two weekends ago. A.C.T. Committee members organized the rally to unite all people who believe that racial injustice should not be tolerated at Shippensburg University. Attendees stoo

The Slate • 11/14/2020

COVID-19 presents new challenges for RAs

The COVID-19 coronavirus has affected every level of the Shippensburg University campus community. The lives of resident assistants, known as RAs, have not escaped this change. RAs are full-time students who commit to living and working in a residence hall. They are responsible for the residents on their floor and contributing to a healthy social community. On top of this they also have to balance their academic careers, personal and social lives. With the coronavirus forcing people to live and

The Slate • 11/14/2020

ShipVotes empowers students to vote

ShipVotes, a nonpartisan coalition at Shippensburg University, is educating students about the importance of their vote and how to register to vote for upcoming elections. ShipVotes is made up of students, faculty and staff members who seek to “defeat this idea that young voters are apathetic and that young voters don't care,” said Eyoel Delessa, a faculty lead, an adjunct professor and reference, outreach and instruction librarian. This is a stereotype that Delessa has found to be untrue. Del

The Slate • 11/14/2020

Student vision becomes reality with Diversity Week

Lance Hines-Butts has had a vision for campus unity at Shippensburg University campus since his sophomore year. Next week, this vision will become reality as Diversity Week, a full week of programming focused on educating and celebrating the diversity on campus. Hines-Butts and Lucas Everidge, both members of the Student Government Association, have worked with Shippensburg University President Laurie Carter and a nine-person team composed of other students to make Diversity Week possible. The

Diversity Week educates campus

The vision of a single student has become an entire week set aside each semester to celebrate the many cultures and aspects of diversity on the Shippensburg University campus. As a sophomore, Lance Hines-Butts wanted to see the SU campus community and the Shippensburg community come together to celebrate their diversity. While the very first Diversity Week was held during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Hines-Butts and Lucas Everidge worked with the SU administration, students, faculty and s

ShipVotes reflects on election season

From dawn till dusk on Nov. 3, ShipVotes volunteers worked to help Shippensburg University student voters get to the polls to cast their votes. ShipVotes, a non-partisan coalition, worked to get students registered to vote and inform students of their options for Election Day. Student and faculty volunteers visited University 101 classes to talk about voter registration, registered students at tables in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) and raised awareness about mail-in and absentee ballots in

Student Journalism

From September 2019 to May 2022, I served in several positions at The Slate, the student-run newspaper at Shippensburg University. During this time, I covered several beats including breaking news, student government, health and campus life. I won a Keystone Media Award for a photo gallery in 2021 and served as the Editor-in-Chief when The Slate won seven Keystone Media Awards in 2022. I consider myself a proud Slate alumna.

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The Slate • 06/12/2022

SGA elections committee confronted over campaign violation complaints

The Slate • 06/13/2022

SU's vaccination week seeks to raise awareness

It’s Vaccination Week at Shippensburg University. Students are encouraged to submit proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccine, learn about the vaccine and get the vaccine, according to Chris Clarke the director of the SU COVID Office. The week has a “three-pronged approach” Clarke said. It will recognize students who have been vaccinated, help the COVID Office get accurate statistics of how many SU community members are vaccinated and to provide education and information about the vaccine,

The Slate • 11/19/2020

State grant to improve sexual assault resources at SU

Shippensburg University received its third “It’s On Us PA” grant to improve sexual assault resources at the university. Gov. Tom Wolf issued the $25,000 grant as a part of the “It’s On Us PA” campaign to help end sexual violence, according to an email from SU President Laurie Carter. The grant will improve the anonymous online reporting system for sexual assault, develop public service announcements and create a peer-education system, according to a SU press release. SU received its first gra

A.C.T. rallies community

ShipVotes seeks to lift student absence penalties for election Day

As Election Day nears, students are looking for ways to get out to the polls. One campus group, ShipVotes, is campaigning to have professors lift absence penalties to further encourage students to vote. ShipVotes is a campus group that works to help get students registered and educated on the importance of voting. Siara Gutierrez, a ShipVotes student member, voiced concerns at the latest President’s Hour event about how some students may not be able to get to the polls if they will be penalized

Women’s Center celebrates 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

The Women’s Center at Shippensburg University celebrated the 19th Amendment over Zoom with a panel of speakers from both on- and off-campus organizations. Speakers paid tribute to those who fought for the right and the diversity among them. Many speakers addressed the importance of voting in the upcoming elections and encouraged attendees to register to vote. Arielle Catron, SU Women’s Center director, welcomed more than 40 attendees and began the evening with a video on the history of the suff

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Off-campus sexual assault reported

Officials sent the email on behalf of SU Police Chief Michael Lee. The email said a sexual assault occurred off campus at an unknown time. A third-party reported the incident in an online submission after the unknown victim, who is reported to be a student, told them they had been assaulted by a known offender. The incident reportedly occurred off campus and is out of jurisdiction of the SUPD, according to the email. Students seeking support can use these on-campus resources: the Women’s Center

Voters celebrate in nation’s capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington, D.C., held its breath Saturday as the city – and the rest of the nation – waited for the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election to be announced. Around 11:30 a.m. at the Voters Decided Rally in McPherson Square, Congresswoman Eleanor Norton was giving a speech of encouragement to attendees and voters when the week-long struggle for the White House finally ended. The crowd’s attention shifted from Norton as a CNN live-broadcast began to play on the screen behind

Journey to homecoming royalty: Hayley Anderson

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