Fall is starting to make an appearance on Shawnee State’s campus. Leaves are turning, the wind is picking up, and more students are opting for sweaters and hoodies. With...
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Courtesy of The Landing in Portsmouth
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Photo of Heather Cantrell – Assistant director of advising and academic resources
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SSU Women’s Basketball team 25/26 season
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Portsmouth firefighter James Eric Grimm in dress uniform
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Map of the Bear Run 5K route
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Scene of the starting line minutes before the start of the race
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Messages chalked on a campus walkway last week in front of a memorial to Charlie Kirk
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Lauren Hawthorne
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, Shawnee State University hosted its annual Bear Run 5k race. The race started with 267 individuals signed up to run, jog or even walk the distance and included students, student athletes from the cross country, baseball and softball teams, university alumni and local runners. Among that group, 173 of them had a recorded finishing time. Conner Flynn, the...
Join Adrienne Whitley as she highlights the Shawnee Bear Run 2025!
Shawnee State University regularly partners with the American Red Cross to offer opportunities for the campus community to donate blood and make a difference in the lives of people who need those donations. However, you don't have to wait for a campus blood drive to make a donation. You can visit the Red Cross website, type in your ZIP code and make an appointment when you see a convenient date for...
Shawnee State University athletics is set to make a major move, shifting to NCAA Division II competition and joining the Mountain East Conference beginning next year. For student-athletes, this change means tougher opponents, shorter travel times and an overall higher profile for SSU sports. “There will definitely be more competition because there will be more height and skill level going up a...
What started as a student-led memorial to the late Charlie Kirk, an American political activist who was a co-founder with William Montgomery of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, recently sparked both written and verbal debate among students at Shawnee State University along the main walkway between Massie Hall and the Clark Memorial Library. On Sept. 15, a group of students planted...
The Portsmouth Fire Department has been a cornerstone of public safety for over 150 years, serving the city and its annexed communities with dedication and professionalism....
At just 22 years old, Gary Jenkins assumed the role of Scioto County Recorder on Jan. 2, 2025. A lifelong resident of Scioto County, Jenkins oversees the crucial task of maintaining...
Portsmouth, Ohio, is a town that has faced its share of struggles, but it is also the inspiration for a heartwarming holiday story that is deeper than one might think. The...
In 2023, 36.8 million Americans were experiencing poverty, meaning they were unable to financially support even their most basic needs. As the holiday season approaches, the...
Life can be stressful sometimes to say the least. Everyone is different and faces different struggles at different times and stages in life and we all handle them differently....
Finals Week is rapidly approaching, and with that comes stress and hectic schedules. Luckily, many resources on campus are here to help combat that stress and lead you to...
The summer before the fall 2024 semester saw a lot of changes on Shawnee State University’s campus. One of those changes was the move of Accessibility Services from Hatcher...
At SSU, there are a plethora of clubs offering a variety of activities such as letting your creativity flow, building your academic strengths, enjoying the outdoors or simply...
Life can be stressful sometimes to say the least. Everyone is different and faces different struggles at different times and stages in life and we all handle them differently....
Finals Week is rapidly approaching, and with that comes stress and hectic schedules. Luckily, many resources on campus are here to help combat that stress and lead you to...
When pursuing education in the healthcare field, there are many options for degrees and training programs. However, many of these programs can take over a decade to complete....
College life is rarely associated with relaxation or tranquility, but thanks to student organizations such as the Dungeon Crawlers club at SSU, finding such moments is easier...