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      Marion Phillips is a sophomore at Shawnee State University from West Portsmouth. He is majoring in AYA language arts education, which he chose because he enjoys helping kids and would love to...

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Sandy Stevens is a Logan, Ohio, native who hopes to graduate from Shawnee State University in 2027 with a degree in English/humanities and a minor in communication. She appreciates the opportunities SSU...

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(Poster courtesy of Rebecca Blaine)
WISE to host "The Vagina Monologues”
Kaitlyn Cooper, Staff Writer • February 4, 2024

The Women’s Initiative for Strength and Empowerment (WISE) will present a production of “The Vagina Monologues” at 6:30 p.m. on March 1 and March 2. The student organization...

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Sorority Life at SSU (photos courtesy of Theta Phi Alpha and Delta Phi Epsilon)
Sisterhood within the sisterhoods of SSU
Maggie Kayt Franks, Staff Writer • March 9, 2024

Justice. Wisdom, Loyalty. Faith. Truth. Honor. These are the six values the one male and 10 women founders of Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity believed they wanted their organization to be centered around. Theta Phi was founded in Ann Habor, Michigan, in 1912, however the national office is no longer housed in Michigan. The office was moved to Bay Village, Ohio, which oversees 55 chapters around the United...

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SSU swim coach Kenzie Pennington
Pennington adds a successful first season under her cap
Maggie Kayt Franks, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024

A year ago, Kenzie Pennington stood on the blocks in Columbus, Georgia, to race her final event as a Shawnee State swimmer. As an athlete since 2006, the 23-year-old Pennington looked toward her final race with relief that the journey was ending and a sense of excitement about a different challenge ahead. At the end of the 2022-23 season, it was clear that Pennington was going to step up into a...

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SSU women's soccer players earn all-conference honors
Dylan Driskill, Staff Writer • November 24, 2023

Brianna Brudy of the Shawnee State women’s soccer team was recently named first-team all-River States Conference. SSU's Haynna Addy, Claire Favre, Aurie Coriell and Julie Derenemesnil were selected to the all-conference second team. Frederika Ntumba, Lucy Snyder, Lucie Ashkettle and Madison Culp received third-team honors. All players mentioned had exceptional statistics throughout the season....

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Shawnee State volleyball team finishes successful season
Dylan Driskill, Staff Writer • November 23, 2023

Shawnee State University's volleyball team recently finished the 2023 season with a 16-12 overall record and a berth in the River States Conference quarterfinals. The Bears went 11-8 in conference play for the season. Kylee Barney of Wheelersburg and Haidyn Wamsley of McDermott were named first-team all-conference for the season. Wamsley and Barney are both juniors in the classroom and on the court....

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Shawnee State University's education department takes students to OMLA conference
Keri Callihan, Staff Writer • November 18, 2023

Shawnee State University (SSU) students attended the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference (OMLA) Nov. 9-11. Students were given ample opportunities to develop their professional knowledge around teaching middle school students (grades 4-8). Gerry Brooks and Chris Singleton were both the keynote speakers.  Brooks was the first speaker at the conference and discussed the idea of climate and culture...

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The 14th Street Community Center building
SSU student research helps 14th Street Community Center win grant
Kaitlyn Cooper, Staff Writer • March 15, 2024

With a little help from a Shawnee State University student, 14th Street Community Center recently won a grant from the Scioto Foundation to fund the construction of the...

The Power of Objects: The Collection of Maureen Cadogan includes artifacts dedicated to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
SOMACC hosts first leg of poetry tour
Hannah Kline, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024

To celebrate Black History Month, the Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center hosted “Poetry Moves Us Beyond” on Feb. 24. The museum partnered with the Ohio Poetry Association...

The Clark Memorial Library
Clark Memorial Library plans renovation
Kaitlyn Cooper, Staff Writer • February 10, 2024

On Monday, Feb. 5, the staff at the Clark Memorial Library (CML) released a library renovation survey to the campus community. The survey is meant to gauge what students,...

South Webster-Bloom Township Fire Department
South Webster-Bloom Township Fire Department station nears eighth birthday
Kate Pitts, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

In March, the South Webster-Bloom Township Fire Department will celebrate its eighth year at the new fire station on Jackson Street. Completely volunteer-based, the South...

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Dean Elizabeth Kline standing in her office doorway
SSU welcomes Kline as new dean of students
Kaitlyn Cooper, Staff Writer • February 25, 2024

This semester, Elizabeth Kline, Ph.D., joined Shawnee State University as the new dean of students. Dean Kline has a background in environmental science, often assessing environmental...

The Clark Memorial Library
Clark Memorial Library plans renovation
Kaitlyn Cooper, Staff Writer • February 10, 2024

On Monday, Feb. 5, the staff at the Clark Memorial Library (CML) released a library renovation survey to the campus community. The survey is meant to gauge what students,...

SSU Interim President Eric Braun (far left) meets with SGA representatives Artur Granat, Chandler McClurg, Brandon Reed, Carissa Link and Callie Link to discuss campus initiatives.
SSU's Student Government Association fills an important role on campus
Kendall Riley, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023

For students attending SSU, the Student Government Association (SGA) is an important part of university life. The SGA meets at 4 p.m. every Tuesday and fulfills many important...

Writing Center offers help for Shawnee students
Kate Pitts, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023

Located in the Clark Memorial Library, the Writing Center offers help for Shawnee State University students with their writing. The center offers peer tutoring both online...

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 NAICCO event flyer
SSU to host speaker from Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Maggie Kayt Franks, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

Shawnee State University's Office of Intercultural Student Belonging is hosting speaker Ty Smith at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. Smith works...

The Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center
Southern Ohio Museum is a great resource for all
Kate Pitts, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

The Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center is an accessible resource for Shawnee State University students and anyone else, offering free admission for everyone. Located...

A recent Delight Ministries meeting
SSU’s chapter of Delight Ministries offers opportunities to grow and connect
Kendall Riley, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023

Delight Ministries is an ideal opportunity for SSU’s female students who want a safe space to express their faith and to grow. Delight meets every Monday at 8 p.m. The meeting...

Night of the Living Drag competitors (from left to right) Ariel Assault, Seth Osterone and C*nty Cullen
Night of the Living Drag crowns its Creature of the Night
Chandler-Ryan McClurg, Staff Writer • November 3, 2023

The Transgender Coalition at SSU hosted Night of the Living Drag, a Halloween-themed spin on Shawnee State’s annual drag show, at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the Morris University...

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