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As the Flag Lowers, So Does My Pride

I am so tired of homophobia. 
It is an obvious sentiment, yet it is one that does not seem to get any better with passing time. In fact, it only gets worse. 
On Feb. 9, the National Park Service removed the historical rainbow flag from Christopher Park, where the Stonewall National Monument is located. 



Christopher Park is across the street from The Stonewall Inn, which is credited as the birthplace of the modern gay righ...

Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month: How to support

Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month is a relatively new addition to the calendar. It began with the #IKNOWMARFAN campaign, run by the Marfan Foundation in 2017. 
The Marfan Foundation is an organization dedicated to providing education and patient support, along with funding research on Marfan syndrome and related disorders. 
The #IKNOWMARFAN campaign consisted of both social media and grassroots events. Local events were hosted by Marfan syndrome community groups throughout the U.S. with the goal o...

The Feminists of Shippensburg celebrate women’s history with a game of ‘Jeopardy’

Shippensburg University’s Feminists of Shippensburg hosted a game of “Jeopardy” on Feb. 16 to promote their club and teach the SU community about historical feminists. 
The event took place in CUB 119. The room was filled with an excited energy, as the three teams clapped and cheered with every correct answer. 
The “Jeopardy” categories were powerful princesses, Black history, pop culture and influential leaders. Each question gave a summary of the accomplishments and background of a notable wom...

SU students paint and sip at FDI’s Culture and Color event

The Shippensburg University chapter of the Frederick Douglas Institute hosted its second annual paint and sip night as part of the university’s Black History Month celebrations. 
On Thursday night, students gathered to paint and sip mocktails in McFeely’s. 
The event kicked off with FDI President Taniya Fuller welcoming the attendees and saying a few words about FDI and its mission.



“It’s an academic organization that cal...

SU students grow flowers and knowledge at APB’s Grow Your Career event

Shippensburg University’s Activities Programming Board (APB) hosted the Grow Your Career event alongside the Career Center as a part of their “4 U Week” on Jan. 23 in the CUB Great Hall. 
The event offered students an opportunity to plant a flower in a small vase that could be decorated with markers. A large variety of seeds was offered, with everything from sunflowers to cilantro. 
“I wanted something where students could take it home with them and watch it grow as they grow throughout the seme...

SU’s new art club combines creativity and philanthropy

Within the doors of Huber Art Center, a new club gathers every week to create masterpieces and charitable donations. 
Shippensburg University’s Art Club officially started this semester, with a mission to get artistic people together. 
Ella Thayer, president of the art club, came up with the idea when she realized that SU did not have a club that suited her artistic desires. 



“When I was a freshman, I went to the club fai...

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SU students and alumni honor Ms. Di at the homecoming step show

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (MSA) dedicated its annual homecoming step show to the Rev. Diane Jefferson, the late founder and director of MSA, on Oct. 25. 
Memorial Auditorium was filled with students, families and alumni who were excited for the step show. 
The show opened with Manuel Ruiz, assistant vice president for Inclusion, Belonging, and Social Equity, and Shanda Jefferson, Shippensburg University alum and Jefferson’s daughter. They spoke to the audience about Ms. Di, as she was...

From student to director, Dylan Curtis steps into new role

Dylan Curtis is making the leap from the associate director of recreation to the director of fraternity and sorority life and commuter and nontraditional students. 
Curtis has been a part of the Shippensburg University community for several years now. He attended SU as a student and was a long snapper on the football team.
He received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in human performance and fitness, along with a minor in coaching, in 2021....

Jose Ricardo-Osorio reflects on two decades at Shippensburg University

After 20 years of service at Shippensburg University, José Ricardo-Osorio is preparing for a new chapter. 
As the semester comes to a close, so does Ricardo’s time at Shippensburg. Beginning in June, he will serve as dean of the College of Public Service at the University of Houston–Downtown.
Ricardo, by his own admission, is a well-known face around campus. Whether it be from attending one of his classes or his iconic salsa dancing, most of the Shippensburg community has heard his name....