The Slate (Shippensburg, PA)

The Slate is a student-led organization that relies on volunteers and has been serving Shippensburg University for 59 years. We offer quick access to information for students, faculty, and staff on campus, as well as for alumni and parents throughout the country. Our newspaper is released every Tuesday, except during breaks and holidays, focusing mainly on campus news and events, while also sharing stories that matter to the local communities.

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Softball goes 3-1, sweeps No. 9 ESU on senior day

1 week ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

In a chaotic week of postponements and tough opponents, Shippensburg University’s softball team split a doubleheader against Shepherd before winning a pair of games against No. 9 East Stroudsburg on Senior Day. SU now sits at 22-14 on the season, 11-9 in conference play. The week began with two games on Wednesday at Shepherd, rescheduled from Tuesday due to weather. Shepherd took a 1-0 victory in the first game, holding the Raiders to just two hits in the contest.
Lewis sets school record during strong track and field weekend

3 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

Shippensburg University’s track and field teams picked up some impressive results this weekend at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Invitational at the University of Lynchburg. The men’s team earned 19 efforts that qualified for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championships, while the women’s team added another 23. Sophomore Gabriel Lewis made school history in the meet, breaking the Shippensburg University record in the 100-meters at 10.41 seconds.
Softball earns four conference wins in perfect week

3 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

Following a 1-5 start in conference play, Shippensburg University’s softball team swept a pair of home doubleheaders this week to move to 16-10 on the season. They beat Millersville 6-1 & 4-0 on Tuesday before taking down No. 25 West Chester 4-0 and 5-4 on Saturday. Tuesday’s first game saw SU score three in the first inning, with junior Caitlyn Martell, junior Rilee Ehrlacher and senior Aryanna Briddell each driving in a run to put the Raiders ahead 3-1.
Baseball drops three of four in tough series

3 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

In a crucial series against first-place Millersville, Shippensburg University’s baseball team lost three of four games. The series began with 2-1 and 4-3 losses on Friday before SU won 12-10 and lost 6-2 on Saturday. The Raiders are 17-10 on the season, 4-4 in conference play. Friday’s series opener was a pitcher’s duel, with each team picking up two hits. SU did not have a baserunner until the fifth inning and did not have a hit until senior Gio Calamia had a leadoff single in the final inning.
Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for annexation of Arctic island

3 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Philip Crowther |Kirsten Grieshaber |Aamer Madhani

By PHILIP CROWTHER, KIRSTEN GRIESHABER and AAMER MADHANI Associated PressNUUK, Greenland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Friday that Denmark has “underinvested” in Greenland’s security and demanded that Denmark change its approach as President Donald Trump pushes to take over the Danish territory.
Weaving things together: Shari Horner on her time at Shippensburg University

3 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Madi Shively

After completing 27 years at Shippensburg University, Shari Horner has a great deal to be proud of. Horner served for four years as the irector of the Women’s Studies Program, which became the Women’s and Gender Studies Program under her watch, and she was the chair of the English Department for nine years.
Gabbard calls leaked Signal chats a ‘mistake’

3 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | David Klepper

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Wednesday it was a “mistake” for national security officials to discuss sensitive military plans on a group text chain that also included a journalist — a leak that has roiled President Donald Trump’s national security leadership.
Track and field begins outdoor season with nine wins

4 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

Shippensburg University’s track-and-field teams began their outdoor season at home on Saturday, participating in the Keystone Challenge at Seth Grove Stadium. The men’s and women’s teams combined for nine event wins in a meet that featured several NCAA Division I schools including Bucknell, Lehigh and St. Francis. The men’s team won six events, with one of the highlights being sophomore Gabriel Lewis taking the 100 meters at 10.59 seconds.
Bats shine in baseball series win over Bloomsburg

4 weeks ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

Shippensburg University’s baseball team won three out of four games this past weekend against Bloomsburg, winning 17-5 in Game 1, falling 7-6 in Game 2 and winning 4-1 and 9-4 in a doubleheader on Saturday. The results move the Raiders to 16-7 on the season and 3-1 in conference play. The SU offense wasted no time in Friday’s series opener, erupting for seven runs in the first inning.
Greg Warren fills Luhrs Center with laughs

1 month ago | theslateonline.com | Mason Flowers

Stand-up comedian Greg Warren performed at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center on March 6, bringing an hour’s worth of laughs to a large audience. Warren covered many topics, from wrestling to Walgreens, and his rapid onslaught of jokes kept the crowd entertained throughout. Tyler Beck served as Warren’s opener, getting the crowd warmed up with a short set focused on his experiences as a new dad.