
Ghanaian musician Okaidja Afroso visited Shawnee State University and other locations across Scioto County this week as part of the Vern...

The Shawnee Student Art Show opened April 3 in the Appleton Gallery. This was the first in-person student show since COVID-19, so this show...

The annual Shawnee Game Conference was held March 10-11. The conference celebrated not only everything gaming, but also things such as digital...

One of the many clubs Shawnee State University offers is the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion's book club. This club gives students...

Shawnee State University's Clark Memorial Library offers a wide range of academic resources to support students. The library provides access...
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Ghanaian musician Okaidja Afroso visited Shawnee State University and other locations across Scioto County this week as part of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts's partnership...


Musician Okaidja Afroso and members of his band
Musician Okaidja Afroso
Musician Okaidja Afroso and members of his band
Tom Stead Best In Show winner: Big Kitty by Elliot Reffitt
Some shots of the works up in the gallery.

One of the many clubs Shawnee State University offers is the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion's book club. This club gives students a chance to read and discuss work that is written by diverse writers from different backgrounds than students may be used to. The Chronicle recently spoke to Dr. Jennifer Pauley, the chair of the book club (and Shawnee's associate provost), to discuss the...

One of the best parts of college is joining new clubs and meeting people interested in the same things you are. College gives you a unique opportunity to build relationships with these people. Since the fall of 2022, Shawnee State University has offered a Creative Writing Club. In this club, anyone interested in creative writing is welcome. The Creative Writing Club meets every second and fourth...
Tom Stead, artist and former professor at both Shawnee and Ohio University, currently has his artwork showcased in the Appleton Gallery. The works, collectively titled "Through My Eyes," is a culmination of paintings he has created over the 10 years since his retirement. When asked for comments about the gallery, he responded, "I'm not going to tell you what each piece is about because it's...

Larry Hisle is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, humanitarian and philanthropist who grew up in Portsmouth. He is also, notably, the person for whom the newly constructed Hisle Park Apartments in Portsmouth is named. The honor connects Hisle's lifelong work with children and teenagers to the complex's mission to provide housing for young adults aging out of foster care. In anticipation...
A new communication major will be offered at Shawnee State University (SSU) starting fall semester of 2023. The new program was formally approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education earlier this fall. "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2030, so job prospects for new graduates are excellent,"...

Every year, the 7 Nations Celtic Club of Southern Ohio works with Port City Pub to put on an amazing Saint Patrick's Day celebration. Considering Portsmouth is nestled in...
The Hisle Park Apartment Complex will be opening later this month in Portsmouth. The complex gets its name from the ground it was built on, Hisle Park. The park was named...
Development of a project like the Hisle Park Apartments, a complex designed for young people aging out of foster care and scheduled to open in December at 2237 Thomas Avenue...
Named after Portsmouth native and baseball legend Larry Hisle, the Hisle Park Apartments are scheduled to open in December, offering homes for young people (18+) entering...

Shawnee State University's Clark Memorial Library offers a wide range of academic resources to support students. The library provides access to publications and other materials...

After high school, college serves as a way to gain higher education, friends, and the degrees necessary for one to pursue their desired job. However, getting into a position...
Stressed OUT The semester is coming to an end and students are scrambling to get their last pieces of work perfected and turned in. In the midst of the weather changing,...
Academic burnout is a mental health issue that can have severe effects on college students and that can be caused by the overwhelming amount of stress that college students...

Campus Climate and You College campuses are large. They often consist of the centralized area with the library, community center and academic buildings, and then there...
Blood. Everyone has it in their bodies and everyone can fall into one of the different blood type categories that exists on our planet. When it comes to the collection of...

In the current world, people often find themselves writing down or taking pictures to symbolize their thoughts, feelings and goals in a way that means much to them. Whether...

On campus grounds, students from all walks of life study and pursue their dreams through hard work and determination. As all of them are unique, some of them also have experiences...