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Meet the Staff
Noah Carter
Noah Carter
Staff Writer

Noah Carter is a 21-year-old freshman majoring in communication at Shawnee State University. He has been to a lot of different places but has settled in Portsmouth to complete his degree. He plans to become...

Haylen Taylor
Haylen Taylor
Staff Writer

       Haylen Taylor, an 18-year-old 2024 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, is making waves with her passion and dedication. Known for her leadership and creativity, Taylor served as vice president...

From left to right: Cassie McClellan, Alisha Miller and Trent Carpenter
Eighth annual Santa’s Workshop planned at C3 Church in South Point
Teegan Carpenter, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

This holiday season, C3 Church in South Point, Ohio, is gearing up for its eighth annual Santa's Workshop, a toy drive that brings joy to children from birth to 18 years old...

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SSU Student Avery Storer visits Machu Picchu on a trip to Peru funded by the Betty and Jim Hodgden Travel Fund.
Former SSU professor's legacy fuels global learning for students
Avery Storer, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

Shawnee State University students in the Department of English and Humanities are gaining transformative global learning opportunities thanks to the Betty & Jim Hodgden Travel Fund. Established through the estate of the late Professor Emeritus Betty Hodgden and her husband Jim, the endowment allows students to embark on educational trips that broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding...

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Book cover for Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer." (Courtesy of Philip Eil)
SSU history professor to talk with author about Portsmouth's "Pill Mill Killer"
Hannah Kline, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

Philip Eil is a journalist from Providence, Rhode Island. He has written several articles, many for acclaimed publications such as The Boston Globe and The Atlantic. In the late 2000s, Eil learned of a fascinating story he wanted to pursue about a doctor who had overprescribed millions of opioids to Appalachians in southern Ohio. The story consisted of finding out: “What the hell happened to Paul...

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Four freshmen bolster SSU mens basketball hopes for the season
Markell Hood, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024

Coming off a 21-10 season and a berth in the NAIA national championship tournament last year, Shawnee State University mens basketball coach Michael Hunter is eager to return to the national tournament this season. Five players are back from last year's team, and they are joined by seven transfers and four freshmen. The Bears open the season Oct. 29 at the University of Northwestern Ohio, and the cohort...

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Brandon Walker with his wife and children
How to stay healthy in college
Teegan Carpenter, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

It can be difficult for college students with busy schedules to maintain a healthy balance of diet and exercise. Health often gets pushed to the side with classes, studying, extracurriculars and more in the way. For those who have the resources and use the right tactics, it's easy to be healthy on campus without having to spend lots of money or too much time. Shawnee State University offers dining...

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SSU's Hiking Club invites all students to join
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

According to a recent article from the National Library of Medicine that analyzed 39 different studies, 92% of those studies showed that spending time outdoors significantly improved individuals’ mental, physical and cognitive health. However, with so many responsibilities and deadlines, college students often struggle to find the time in their schedules for outdoor activities. Thankfully, Shawnee...

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A checkout line at ALDI
The student's guide to grocery pricing in Portsmouth
Erika Turner, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024

The university experience often comes hand in hand with a number of stressors, certainly including but not limited to stress from finances, classwork, employment and expectations...

SSU's lower parking lot flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Remnants of Hurricane Helene ravage SSU and leave dozens of students displaced
Brendan Major, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Only days after ravaging the southeastern United States, Hurricane Helene made its way through much of Appalachia, including southern Ohio and — more specifically — Portsmouth...

Pictured left to right: Josh Amato, Kate Pitts, Ian Hillman, Hannah Kline, Brendan Major, instructor Christy Zempter, Hope Jenkins and Adrienne Whitley 
Not pictured: Jack Monroe
Communication students take over college social media accounts
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Beginning in the spring semester of 2024, a group of students in a strategic communication class taught by Christy Zempter began conducting research on strategies and initiatives...

Renovations under way for Wheelersburg location of Fred's Restaurant
Tori Brown, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Fred's Restaurant in Wheelersburg, Ohio, has been a fixture in Scioto County for decades. However, some changes are planned since the restaurant was sold recently to another...

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SSU's lower parking lot flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Remnants of Hurricane Helene ravage SSU and leave dozens of students displaced
Brendan Major, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Only days after ravaging the southeastern United States, Hurricane Helene made its way through much of Appalachia, including southern Ohio and — more specifically — Portsmouth...

Student Success Center events for Fall 2024 Semester
Academic coaching program provides needed assistance for students
Noah Carter, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

As the semester progresses, students have flocked to the Student Success Center (SSC) for various reasons. Since March of this year, success coaches Erin Rice and Julie Buckler...

A picture of the stairs in the Clark Memorial Library, taken across from the Writing Center.
Students reflect on how to improve studying on campus
Kaitlyn Cooper, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

Only a few days remain before finals week at SSU. Some students are registering for classes while others are readying themselves for graduation, but all are working toward...

Shawnee State University plans new esports arena
Ian Hillman, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024

Shawnee State University is gearing up to launch its revolutionary esports arena, set to become a nucleus of innovation and collaboration on campus. With two enticing location...

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SSU's lower parking lot flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Remnants of Hurricane Helene ravage SSU and leave dozens of students displaced
Brendan Major, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Only days after ravaging the southeastern United States, Hurricane Helene made its way through much of Appalachia, including southern Ohio and — more specifically — Portsmouth...

Pictured left to right: Josh Amato, Kate Pitts, Ian Hillman, Hannah Kline, Brendan Major, instructor Christy Zempter, Hope Jenkins and Adrienne Whitley 
Not pictured: Jack Monroe
Communication students take over college social media accounts
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024

Beginning in the spring semester of 2024, a group of students in a strategic communication class taught by Christy Zempter began conducting research on strategies and initiatives...

SSU students and faculty prepare for BLINK and law school visits
Noah Carter, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

BLINK is a bi-annual art festival held in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, as well as a drone show held on the riverfront. Attendees can walk through city...

Student Success Center events for Fall 2024 Semester
Academic coaching program provides needed assistance for students
Noah Carter, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

As the semester progresses, students have flocked to the Student Success Center (SSC) for various reasons. Since March of this year, success coaches Erin Rice and Julie Buckler...

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