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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...

Lilly-May Walker
Lilly-May Walker
Staff Writer

Lilly-May Walker is a 20-year-old transfer student from Portland Community College entering her third year at Shawnee State University studying communication. A native of Queensland, Australia, Lilly came...

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Name That Karaoke comes back to kick off weekend
Jacob Naumovski, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 7, local coffee shop and lounge The Landing in Portsmouth plans to host another event. This time, the establishment is hosting a “Name That Karaoke” event...

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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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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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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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Under the needle: New acupuncture business opens in Portsmouth
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

We all know that college can be extremely stressful — mentally, physically and emotionally. Work and projects can pile up, sports can cause injuries and strains and the...

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...

Players compete in the Oct. 14 chess tournament hosted by The Landing.
Local chess players compete in tournament at The Landing
Jacob Naumovski, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

On Oct. 14, local coffee shop and lounge The Landing in Portsmouth hosted one of many chess tournaments planned for the location. While the turnout was smaller than expected,...

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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...

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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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