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Nevada Warner
Staff Writer

Nevada Warner is a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in communication at Shawnee State University. She comes from Hillsboro, Ohio, (an hour northwest from Portsmouth) to Shawnee State University to complete...

Jacob Naumovski
Jacob Naumovski
Staff Writer

For Shawnee State junior Jacob Naumovski, history has always been a subject that came naturally to him. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Naumovski is majoring in history and considering a master’s degree...

Shawnee State women's basketball final score against Simmons College
SSU women’s basketball team continues home win streak
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – Shawnee State University’s women’s basketball team defeated Simmons College (Ky.) on Wednesday, winning 81-42 to remain undefeated at home. Senior...

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SSU cross country team prepares for championship
SSU cross country team prepares for championship
Jacob Naumovski, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

This weekend on Saturday, Nov. 8, the Shawnee State University men’s and women’s cross country team travels to the University of Rio Grande to yet again compete in the River States Conference Championship, possibly for the last time before SSU athletics transfers out of the NAIA and into the NCAA Division II Mountain East Conference. With start times of 10:30 a.m. for the women and 11:30 a.m....

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SSU's plastics lab
SSU alum bringing skills across state lines
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

Shawnee State University’s plastics engineering program is ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 1 in the state of Ohio by College Factual. In this program, students are trained in plastics manufacturing, chemistry, physics, advanced mathematics and engineering. The program has a focus on communication skills, hands-on processing operations and significant components in plastics engineering. Plastics is...

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The Inclusion Network's logo, created by Khloe Tussey
New SSU club seeks to increase inclusion
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

Shawnee State University has a diverse student body filled with people of all ages, sexualities, races and abilities. Surprisingly, however, students with accessibility needs only received recognition in 1973, namely with the addition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed shockingly recently, in 1990. This means that colleges have only been required...

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Actors perform in a previous production at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
“The Cottage” opens next week at Shawnee State University
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – The Shawnee State University theater department is preparing for its fall production of “The Cottage,” a fast-paced comedy that will run Nov.6-8 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. Directed by the head of SSU's musical theater program Summer Logan, the show offers students and community members a chance to enjoy a light-hearted story before the end of the semester. “The...

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2025-26 SSU women's basketball team
SSU women’s basketball team ranked No. 23 in NAIA national poll
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – The Shawnee State University women’s basketball team is ranked No. 23 in the latest NAIA national poll, marking a strong start to the season for the Bears. Senior guard Miyoshi Ellis said this year’s team combines individual talent with strong teamwork both on and off the court. “This team is very talented individually but also works hard every day and is able to put all...

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Kady Wamsley
Wamsley stays close to home and reaches thousands
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • November 16, 2025

College supplies students with the skills and knowledge to succeed wherever they go. But the truth is that you may not have to go anywhere to succeed and thrive with the right...

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2025 Portsmouth Area Jaycees Christmas Parade set for Dec. 4
Colin J. Long, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

With the changing of the seasons, many people begin thinking of Christmas. However, some people have been thinking of Christmas for months now. The Portsmouth Area Jaycees...

Jet's entryway and product variety
Jet’s Gourmet Popcorn celebrates seven years of sweet success in Portsmouth
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

What began as a father-and-son cottage food venture selling chocolates and candies at craft shows has grown into one of Portsmouth’s most beloved small businesses — Jet’s...

ACCESS offers transportation around Scioto County
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Shawnee State University students looking for a way to get from campus to other parts of Scioto County without vehicles of their own can take advantage of the transportation...

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ACCESS offers transportation around Scioto County
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Shawnee State University students looking for a way to get from campus to other parts of Scioto County without vehicles of their own can take advantage of the transportation...

SSU students find hot spots on and around campus to unwind
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025

College is very important if one wants to build a higher level of knowledge to benefit one’s future. Higher education should help you develop both professional and personal...

Department of Public Safety provides security, tips to keep students safe
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • October 11, 2025

Being uncomfortable is not fun to say the least. If someone has ever been watched or followed, they are aware of the feeling that lingers over them like a heavy coat. That...

Heather Cantrell, assistant director of advising and academic resources
Athletes turn to Success Center for guidance on and off the court
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • October 11, 2025

At Shawnee State University, the Student Success Center is doing more than offering a quiet place for study tables. It is becoming a hub where student-athletes can find academic...

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ACCESS offers transportation around Scioto County
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025

Shawnee State University students looking for a way to get from campus to other parts of Scioto County without vehicles of their own can take advantage of the transportation...

SSU students find hot spots on and around campus to unwind
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025

College is very important if one wants to build a higher level of knowledge to benefit one’s future. Higher education should help you develop both professional and personal...

Freds Pizza Express Entry
Fred’s Pizza Express offers seasonal slices
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

Fred’s Pizza Express has been a community staple since 1971, but its tradition of holiday decorating began in 2009 when the restaurant’s dining room first opened. Each...

Department of Public Safety provides security, tips to keep students safe
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • October 11, 2025

Being uncomfortable is not fun to say the least. If someone has ever been watched or followed, they are aware of the feeling that lingers over them like a heavy coat. That...

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