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Meet the Staff
Teegan Carpenter
Teegan Carpenter
Staff Writer

Teegan Carpenter is a sophomore at Shawnee State University majoring in communication. She is a graduate of Ironton High School and a lifelong resident of Ironton, Ohio, which lies about 30 miles east...

Brendan Major
Brendan Major
Staff Writer

Brendan Major is a sophomore at Shawnee State University. He was born and raised in Washington Court House, Ohio, and commutes two days out of the week to be on campus. Brendan is currently majoring in...

Why you should watch “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Teegan Carpenter, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

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...

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Johnson’s comeback helps fuel women’s basketball team
Markell Hood, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Shawnee State University's women’s basketball team has been off to a fire start this season with a 7-1 record, and a big reason for their success is upperclassmen players on the team like Jada Johnson, senior guard from Nashville, Tennessee. Known for her ability to score from all three levels, Johnson has shown that she can heat up fast and score in bunches. Even in games where she plays limited...

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Hamilton develops the Shawnee experience in a new role
Maggie Kayt Franks, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Jeff Hamilton has moved into a new position with Shawnee State University. Hamilton has worked in many different roles for the university, including basketball coach, tennis coach and athletic director. Now he has moved to the student affairs department as the interim dean of students. “I came here in the fall of 2001; I was the assistant basketball coach,” Hamilton remembered. “I coached...

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Shawnee State University men's cross country team
Have fun catching these Bears (You probably can’t)
Jack Monroe, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

For just about as long as anyone can remember, the Shawnee State University cross country team has seen nothing but success. This year was no different as the men's team qualified to compete at the NAIA national meet where they would get to run against the best the NAIA has to offer. The Bears never shy away from a challenge. In the past, it had been no issue for the Bears to make it to the national...

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Hannah Kline, Adrienne Whitley, Ian Hillman, Brendan Major, Kate Pitts and Hope Jenkins of Shawnee's social media management class
The future is bright for the communication majors of Shawnee State
Jack Monroe, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

With the communication major at Shawnee being introduced very recently, the excitement for the program has been ramping up consistently. This program is home to a group of students who have some lofty aspirations and are building the skills to attain them. Among the current communication majors, you can find students who want to do sports broadcasting, script writing, news reporting and much more.  So,...

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The Bears are gaining traction on TikTok
Jackson Monroe, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

Recently at Shawnee State University, some students have gone viral. If you have paid any attention lately to the university's social media accounts, specifically TikTok, you will have noticed a change in what you would typically see from an official university account. As reported before, the group of students working on this campaign is from Shawnee's social media management course. These students...

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Angel Tree provides a chance to help a local child have a very merry Christmas
Erika Turner, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

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...

Sisterhood in scripture: College women unite for Bible study club
Tori Brown, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

While being a new student on campus can be daunting, the all-female Bible club on SSU's campus would be delighted to have any young women looking for friendship and community...

Returning Ironton High School senior tennis players (from left to right): Judah Barnes, Eli Ford and Payton Justice.
Ironton Fighting Tigers tennis team looking forward to spring season
Teegan Carpenter, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

The Ironton High School Fighting Tigers tennis team is getting ready for an exciting upcoming season, pushed by the momentum of last year's phenomenal performance. Coach Lovell...

Bridging the political divide
Erika Turner, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

As Election Day continues to make waves in its aftermath, the subject of politics has become an inescapable topic of conversation for many Americans. Whether amongst friends,...

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Clark Memorial Library's 'Night Against Procrastination' deemed a success
Clark Memorial Library’s ‘Night Against Procrastination’ deemed a success
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

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...

Accessibility Services now located in Student Success Center
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

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...

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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Clark Memorial Library's 'Night Against Procrastination' deemed a success
Clark Memorial Library’s ‘Night Against Procrastination’ deemed a success
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

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...

Students in SSU's medical laboratory technician program
SSU’s medical laboratory technician program offers accessible healthcare degree option
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

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....

The Dungeon Crawler's current logo.
SSU’s Dungeon Crawlers offers options for game enthusiasts
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

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...

Shawnee State launches women’s leadership group to empower student-athletes
Shawnee State launches women’s leadership group to empower student-athletes
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

A new women’s leadership group has officially launched on campus with the goal of empowering and inspiring female student-athletes to step into leadership roles both within...

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