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Meet the Staff
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...

Tori Brown
Tori Brown
Staff Writer

Tori Brown is a 22-year-old junior from Franklin Furnace, Ohio, majoring in adolescent to young adult English and language arts. She found inspiration to teach from family members who work in the field,...

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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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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Ready for your next viral podcast?
Jack Monroe, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024

Next semester, Shawnee State University will be offering a course in podcasting. This is the first time this communication elective will be taught, and the communication faculty plan to offer it every other spring moving forward. Christy Zempter, assistant professor of communication, will be the class instructor, and students will also enroll in an audio practicum taught by College of Arts and Sciences...

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Shawnee State Bowling Bears have another strong showing to wrap up 2024 OBC play
Brendan Major, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

Saturday, Nov. 16, the SSU bowling teams competed in their final conference tournament until the new year. While bowling on very tough lane conditions, they battled their way through the day, and all teams still had a strong weekend. 'The men's varsity team finished fourth in a field of 17 teams. It was the team's highest finish in regular season OBC play in program history. The Bears finished with...

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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....

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...

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...

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