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Colin J. Long
Colin J. Long
Staff Writer

Colin J. Long was born and raised here in Portsmouth, Ohio. He attended Wheelersburg High School, was an Eagle Scout for eight years and joined the U.S. Army National Guard on April 20, 2022. His Military...

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...

Funny guys
Funny guys
Jacob Naumovski, Staff Writer • April 26, 2026

Join Jacob Naumovski as he explores generative AI's capacity to master humor. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0m0mQ0pCKJUif0CYowpCQD?si=Kv2JqF_MQgK8_LORdIpXDg  

Shaped by the Game
Shaped by the Game
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Lauren Hawthorne
The season that stopped : Lauren Hawthorne’s final year, rewritten
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • May 2, 2026

There is a certain way athletes imagine their final season. For Lauren Hawthorne, it was supposed to be about leadership. About finishing what she started. About one last run with a team at Shawnee State University that she believed could go further than most. “I was excited,” Hawthorne said. “We had a group that could go really far, and I wanted to be a leader for them.” She had spent...

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Appleton Gallery hosts student art show
Erika Turner, Staff Writer • May 2, 2026

Lights on a high ceiling cast a warm glow on a crowded gallery. With little room to meander, patrons and admirers of the arts line up to wait for their turn to view a myriad of pieces on display. An abundance of hushed tones fill the room as students and visitors engage in spirited and curious conversation. Some students remain by their work, while others flit about, offering support to their fellow...

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Cultivation theory: Does the media we consume affect our world view?
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • April 26, 2026

“There is one fairly niche fear I have. I know it’ll never happen, but I think about it a lot. I’m afraid of a water bottle (or some other drink), rolling under the brake pedal in the car and preventing the car from being able to stop.” This rather specific fear belongs to Kate Pitts, an SSU student and avid horror consumer, at least in her childhood. She explained this fear developed after...

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Clarissa Watson and Brooklyn Rapp present their research
Celebration of Scholarship helps students prepare for the workforce
Camryn Pierson, Staff Writer • April 22, 2026

Shawnee State University held its annual Celebration of Scholarship on April 6-10, where students have the chance to present a research project that relates to their area of study. These are one- to two-semester long, detailed projects that students may decide to take on. These students have the support of a professor to mentor them, but it is no small task. To ensure a satisfactory study, students...

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Attendees of the Artemis II Launch Watch Party awaiting liftoff. Provided by SSU professor Tim Hamilton.
Clark Planetarium hosts historic watch party
Hope Jenkins, Staff Writer • April 22, 2026

On April 1, 2026, at 6:35 p.m., the Artemis II, crewed by Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. For the first time since 1972, millions gathered to watch a manned spacecraft take flight en route to fly around the moon.  Here in Portsmouth, at Shawnee’s Clark Planetarium, students and staff gathered to watch the launch...

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Habitat for Humanity: Making a difference in the community
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • April 16, 2026

Join Adrienne Whitley as she takes a closer look at Habitat for Humanity in Portsmouth, Ohio, highlighting how the organization is helping build safe, affordable housing for...

A picture of a M1151 model Enhanced Armament Carrier Humvee
The Humvee and its ties to our history
Colin J. Long, Staff Writer • April 13, 2026

When it comes to the military and its many past vehicles, most people are quick to point at things like the Willys Jeep, M4 Sherman tank and the P-38 lightning. But recently,...

The pros and cons of working on vehicles
Colin J. Long, Staff Writer • April 13, 2026

Among the many people scattered throughout the world, a person would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t had a vital tool broken at an inopportune time. From refrigerators...

Senior Shawnee cheerleader Elayna Kingsolver
More than just eight counts: The rise of cheerleading
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • April 6, 2026

The music hasn’t started yet, but Elayna Kingsolver can already feel the familiar rush building in her chest. Backstage, nerves peak as teammates adjust bows, smooth uniforms...

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Take a tour of Portsmouth’s local antique stores
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • February 19, 2026

Downtown Portsmouth features multiple antique stores, each bringing something different to the community. Learn more in the video above.

Exam season is underway. Are you prepared?
Nevada Warner, Staff Writer • November 21, 2025

College is not for the weak. One must stick with it long term in order to obtain their goal(s), no matter what the goals may be. Most people go to college to develop skills...

Final score of SSU's win over Wilberforce on Wednesday
Shawnee State Lady Bears defeat Wilberforce University
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – The Shawnee State University women’s basketball team dominated Wilberforce University on Wednesday night, earning a 79-50 victory. Senior Myoshi...

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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Senior Shawnee cheerleader Elayna Kingsolver
More than just eight counts: The rise of cheerleading
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • April 6, 2026

The music hasn’t started yet, but Elayna Kingsolver can already feel the familiar rush building in her chest. Backstage, nerves peak as teammates adjust bows, smooth uniforms...

Why do we procrastinate, and how can we overcome it?
Haylen Taylor, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Procrastination is something that most people have struggled with—whether it is something as simple as waiting a little bit longer than they intended to start buying Christmas...

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Shawnee State prepares transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II athletics
Lilly-May Walker, Staff Writer • March 13, 2026

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio- Shawnee State University is preparing for a major shift in its athletic program as the university transitions from the National Association of Intercollegiate...

The heart behind Adam's Flying Pig coffee shop
The heart behind Adam’s Flying Pig coffee shop
Adrienne Whitley, Staff Writer • March 13, 2026

On most mornings in Wheelersburg, Ohio, the sound of milk steaming and quiet conversation fills the air inside Adam's Flying Pig as customers gather over coffee and conversation....

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