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Kendall Riley
Kendall Riley
Staff Writer

Kendall Riley is a Scioto County native and a Christian who values positivity, kindness and service. Riley considers herself to have a strong work ethic and love of God, which she hopes has helped her...

Dylan Driskill
Dylan Driskill
Staff Writer

Dylan Driskill is in his senior year at Shawnee State University, studying sports management to be a college baseball coach. He loves baseball and doesn’t want to step away, so he plans to keep in touch...

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Retro Chill Zones arcade floor
Retro Chill Zone offers affordable fun
Chandler-Ryan McClurg, Staff Writer • November 18, 2023

Scioto County has been growing in recent years with new businesses popping up left and right. Residents of this area now have more places to find fun, and for those who enjoy...

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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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Shawnee State bowling team finishes fourth in Dayton tournament
Spencer Toy, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023

In the fast-paced world of collegiate sports, the Shawnee State University bowling team made school history with a fourth-place team performance in a tournament at Beaver-Vu Bowl in Dayton, Ohio, held Nov. 11-12. Logan Hughes, a sophomore and integral team member of Shawnee State's bowling team, provided insights into the team's journey, shedding light on the cohesive force guiding the Bears to an...

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SSU baseball team working to renovate Branch Rickey Park
Dylan Driskill, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

Shawnee State University's new head baseball coach Rob Ehlers brought with him a strong work ethic and demand for doing things the right way. One of his priorities has been making the baseball facility, Branch Rickey Park, look the best it can for the upcoming season. Upon his arrival at Shawnee, Ehlers assessed the work that needed to be put into the baseball field, such as repairing faulty sprinklers,...

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The late Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Sieberts map (c. 1896) showed Underground Railroad activity in Portsmouth when most national maps show none.
Feight presents Underground Railroad lecture in Chillicothe
Hannah Kline, Staff Writer • November 18, 2023

Andrew Feight, a history professor at Shawnee State University, gave a lecture on Underground Railroad (UGRR) activity in southern Ohio at the Ross County Historical Society...

Kandi Temple (left) and Keri Callihan (right) at Rubyville Community Church following a Wednesday evening service
Temple recounts events of her time serving in Iraq
Keri Callihan, Staff Writer • November 18, 2023

Kandi Temple is a veteran of the United States Army who attends Rubyville Community Church in Portsmouth. She values hard work, honest leadership and her faith. She served...

A Slow Drip coffee drink and Bonnie, the companys mobile location
Slow Drip Mobile Coffee brings sense of community to Portsmouth
Camryn Pierson, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023

Slow Drip Mobile Coffee is owned by Brandon and Emme Shover. They opened their coffee truck in July of 2022 after realizing they wanted to play a bigger role in the community....

Baked goods at Kathy Sues Bakery
Kathy Sue's Bakery seeks community support, offers fresh baked goods
Camryn Pierson, Staff Writer • November 12, 2023

Kathy Sue’s Bakery is located on 219 Market St. in Portsmouth and has been owned by Kathy Sue Allegra since June of 2019. The building itself was built in the late 1800s....

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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...

Flyer for the Resource Fair
Housing and residence life set to host resource fair
November 2, 2023

Shawnee State is hosting a Resource Fair for students on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Morris University Center. The event is hosted by Housing and Residence Life’s Resident...

Career Services offers help to students and alumni
Sandy Stevens , Staff Writer • October 28, 2023

Shawnee State University's Career Services holds many events and activities to help students and alumni on their career paths. Two upcoming events are designed to assist students...

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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...

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...

Flyer for the Resource Fair
Housing and residence life set to host resource fair
November 2, 2023

Shawnee State is hosting a Resource Fair for students on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Morris University Center. The event is hosted by Housing and Residence Life’s Resident...

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