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NEWS
Housing and a fresh start
Students at Slippery Rock University were able to begin the fall 2021 housing process on April 6, with the application open to all students...
The Rocket keeps a rollin’
Since March 2020, staff members of The Rocket had to adjust to ever-changing conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the staff is planning...
COVID-19 vaccine clinic comes to SRU
Slippery Rock University partnered with Giant Eagle Pharmacy in Slippery Rock to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Russell Wright Alumni House Wednesday...
Taking the walk in person
As students at Slippery Rock University prepare for finals week to close out another semester during the COVID-19 pandemic, those graduating will be the...
4/22/2021 Blotter
April 15 – University police respond to a welfare check request near the water tower. Police talked with the individual and considered all to...
SPORTS
Slippery Rock grounds Cardinals, overrun by Hilltoppers
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the Slippery Rock University women’s softball team took on two non-conference competitors from the Mountain East Conference, picking up a...
Refreshed Rock prepares to take on Pitt-Johnstown
After a two-week layoff, the Slippery Rock University baseball team will be back in action on Friday as they travel to Pitt-Johnstown’s Point Stadium...
SRU Javelin record broken, Rock wins eight at home
The SRU javelin record, which has been in place since 2004, was broken on Friday at the Bill Lennox Invitational by senior Danielle Collier.
The...
Gonzalez Sanchez helps tennis to postseason
Riding an eleven-match win streak into the PSAC tournament, freshman transfer Adriana Gonzalez Sanchez has been instrumental in the Slippery Rock University women’s tennis...
CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: The Father
At first glance, a film like “The Father” could be overlooked simply as Oscar bait. With a poster that is simply a still from the...
Advice I wish I knew about . . . Getting involved
When I was transitioning into college from high school, I was excited for the new opportunities to join clubs and organizations that I would...
BFA seniors present final projects
The Martha Gault Art Gallery presented the Bachelor of Fine Arts Spring 2021 exhibitions, which represent the capstone projects completed by art majors graduating in May 2021. Martha...
‘Beyond the Verdict’
On Wednesday night, at 6:30 pm, the Student Counseling Center (SCC) and Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) collaborated to host "Beyond the Verdict: Managing...
LATEST NEWS
How To Become a Professional Liability Insurance Agent
In high school, your parents and teachers encourage you to think about your future career, so you choose the right program at the right...