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Meet the Staff
Avery Storer
Avery Storer
Staff Writer

Avery Storer is a 21-year-old AYA (Adolescent to Young Adult) language arts education major in her junior year at Shawnee State University. She grew up in Peebles, Ohio, and attended Peebles High School...

Tori Brown
Tori Brown
Staff Writer

Tori Brown is a 22-year-old junior from Franklin Furnace, Ohio, majoring in adolescent to young adult English and language arts. She found inspiration to teach from family members who work in the field,...

Grand Theft Hamlet coming to theaters early 2025
Erika Turner, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Fans of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series will be able to witness Grand Theft Hamlet in theaters in early 2025. Shot entirely in the online world of GTA’s latest installment,...

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Theo Blackett
Transfer Blackett looks for a fresh start at SSU
Markell Hood, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024

When NCAA Division II junior transfer Theo Blackett decided to leave Concord University, he knew he wanted a fresh start, one that would allow him to reach his full potential on the basketball court. Now at Shawnee State University, the Toronto native is ready to embrace a new beginning and to connect with a completely new team. Blackett’s path to Shawnee was driven by a desire for personal growth,...

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Men's basketball team prepares for home opener
Markell Hood, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024

Shawnee State University's Waller Gymnasium will come alive Wednesday, Nov. 6, as the Bears men’s basketball team takes the court at 6 p.m. for their first home game of the season. This new but talented group is still searching for a team identity. Coming in as the second-ranked team in the River States Conference preseason coaches’ poll, the Bears are up for a big season. Being ranked that high...

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Student employees contribute to efforts to bring prospective students to campus
Brendan Major, Staff Writer • November 2, 2024

Shawnee State University is a very lively place, especially during late summer and fall seasons as many prospective students visit to tour campus. SSU's admission office hosts a variety of visit options from large-scale Showcase Days to simple daily tours. Many people may not realize the important role student employees play in those events. These students are employed by the university and work...

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The SSU bowling and baseball teams pose for a picture after practice
SSU bowling and baseball teams face off on the lanes
Brendan Major, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Shawnee State's bowling team faced off against the baseball team in an annual joint practice matchup. The two teams meet up twice a year to face each other in a friendly competition, once on the lanes and later on the baseball field for batting practice. This tradition began in 2023 when the teams got together for a competition at Sunset Lanes in Portsmouth. Both teams enjoyed...

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Weekly Campus Ministry schedule
Shawnee offers several options for to students to gather in Christ-based communities
Maggie Kayt Franks, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

On Shawnee State’s campus, there are several different options for any student to gather for ministry. Each week four separate groups — Athletes in Action, Delight, Cru and Illuminate — meet to share the word of the Lord and worship in a community of individuals with a shared belief. While each group is welcoming to all, each one has a specialization. Delight Ministry is a women-centered organization...

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Visitors to C3 Church's Trunk or Treat event
C3 Church’s Trunk or Treat was a spooktacular time
Teegan Carpenter, Staff Writer • November 2, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, in South Point, Ohio, which is about 45 minutes away from Shawnee State University, the community came together for C3 Church's annual Trunk or Treat,...

Breaking barriers: Franklin Furnace native excels in sports and music
Tori Brown, Staff Writer • November 2, 2024

While some people might think of a disability as something that brings an individual down, Tate Ratliff is determined to correct those assumptions. Ratliff is an inspiring...

SSU's Rotaract Club offers service opportunities
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

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...

Yeti outside of the Clark Memorial Library during a visit
Stressed? We have a dog for that.
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Being a college student can be stressful, especially around finals week. From studying to taking tests to giving presentations, students can become overwhelmed and risk burning...

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SSU's Rotaract Club offers service opportunities
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

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...

Yeti outside of the Clark Memorial Library during a visit
Stressed? We have a dog for that.
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Being a college student can be stressful, especially around finals week. From studying to taking tests to giving presentations, students can become overwhelmed and risk burning...

Clark Memorial Library's underutilized resource: research appointments
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

Writing assignments are a necessary evil of college. Whether it’s an essay for an English class or a scientific paper, every student will experience the struggle of hitting...

Finding a balance between work and school
Tori Brown, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024

While in college, it can be tough to find a job that works around class schedules and allows students to maintain their mental health as well. Balancing college and work is...

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SSU's Rotaract Club offers service opportunities
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

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...

Some members of SSU's Spanish Club hiking Machu Picchu in Peru.
SSU's Spanish Club promotes language learning and community connection
Avery Storer, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Every Friday, the Shawnee State University Spanish Club opens its doors to students eager to enhance their linguistic skills and connect with fellow language enthusiasts....

SSU's Math Club welcomes all students
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • October 26, 2024

According to Jo Boaler, a mathematics professor at Stanford University, 50% of the U.S. population reports that they dislike math. The Math Club at SSU hopes to change that...

SSU's cheer team
Cheerleading takes center stage
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

Fall is officially upon us, which means the women's and men's basketball teams are preparing for the upcoming season. However, fans will see one more team on the basketball...

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