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SRU Campus Life 2/17/12

diversity

Legacy of a dream

Faculty reflects on campus diversity

Had staff members not made any progress in diversifying SRU since it's opening in the 1880s, the school would be populated mostly with young women of Caucasian descent studying to be school teachers, according to Dr. Robert Watson, university historian and author of "Slippery Rock University: The Legend Behind the Name."

 

Civil rights, equality still a public matter

Role of state and federal government in civil rights still a matter of debate

Dr. Robert Watson, retired SRU administrator and historian, recalled his upbringing in Slippery Rock as being sheltered from some of the turmoil going on in the nation during the 1960s.

Building personal relationships, friendships key to learning about diverse cultures

A man once told our nation that his children would be raised to judge an individual not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. This man, of course, was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a proud advocate of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

 

Ask Ana

Dear Ana, What do you think would be the coolest Valentine's Day gift ever? Too Late, Bro Dear Too Late, The possible answers for this vary wildly. My roommate's boyfriend's dream gift is one of those $100-something light sabers you can apparently buy at Toys "R" Us now. 1 comment

SRU Campus Life 2/10/12

cutting

Self-injury can manifest in varying methods and intensity

When dealing with overwhelming stress, students sometimes turn to self-destructive behaviors, such as drinking, smoking or drugs. Some habits are more subtle than others, however. Some students, when dealing with emotional pain, make the pain manifest physically by doing harm to their own bodies, a practice known as self-injury.

Speaker

Soul Café showcases diversity of student talent

The University Program Board (UPB) and NAACP at SRU presented music, poetry, and more in the University Union Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) Wednesday evening at the Soul Café.

Chinese New Year celebration to be held at community center

On January 22, people of Chinese descent began to do their yearly rituals to prepare for a very special holiday. Shop owners began to close shops and farmers began to plant crops, while others shopped for foods to prepare for the feast to come on January 23 and sit out the normal tasks of daily life to clean their houses.

fashion

Actresses recommended to wear brighter hues, pastels to Academy Awards

Awards show season is in full swing and with the Oscars quickly approaching, stylists are busy putting together looks for their clients' big day. 

Ask Ana

Question: Dear Ana, I am a lesbian who is attracted to a woman who says she is straight. Is there any way I can woo her? Girl Love Answer: Dear Girl, My advice is that you've got to follow a similar path of the straight men before you in your pursuit of this girl: you've got to use persuasion.

SRU News 2/17/12

one-step

Plan B vending problem in PA

A machine that dispenses Plan B One-Step along with other forms of contraception at Shippensburg University of Pa. has faced recent criticism.

 

Students, APSCUF plan rally against budget

Students at Slippery Rock University will have the opportunity to express concern about Governor Tom Corbett's proposed budget cuts to higher education through a variety of events scheduled for this month.

 

Humphrey

Humphrey says it's all about the students

Dr. Kathy Humphrey is the fifth candidate for SRU's presidential position.

Dr. Kathy Humphrey, the fifth candidate for SRU's presidency, is in her seventh year serving as Vice Provost and Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh.

 

neupauer

BC3 President confident he's the best fit

Dr. Nicholas Neupauer, the fourth presidential candidate to visit Slippery Rock University, participated in his open forum interview Friday afternoon to address questions from both students and faculty.

Police Blotter

Police Blotter 2/17/12

SRU Campus Life 2/17/12

diversity

Legacy of a dream

Faculty reflects on campus diversity

Had staff members not made any progress in diversifying SRU since it's opening in the 1880s, the school would be populated mostly with young women of Caucasian descent studying to be school teachers, according to Dr. Robert Watson, university historian and author of "Slippery Rock University: The Legend Behind the Name."

 

Civil rights, equality still a public matter

Role of state and federal government in civil rights still a matter of debate

Dr. Robert Watson, retired SRU administrator and historian, recalled his upbringing in Slippery Rock as being sheltered from some of the turmoil going on in the nation during the 1960s.

Building personal relationships, friendships key to learning about diverse cultures

A man once told our nation that his children would be raised to judge an individual not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. This man, of course, was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a proud advocate of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

 

Ask Ana

Dear Ana, What do you think would be the coolest Valentine's Day gift ever? Too Late, Bro Dear Too Late, The possible answers for this vary wildly. My roommate's boyfriend's dream gift is one of those $100-something light sabers you can apparently buy at Toys "R" Us now. 1 comment

SRU Sports 2/17/12

boxing

Senior looks to go pro in Mixed Martial Arts

MMA fighter will donate proceeds from fight

In the early 1900's, the sport was called Pankration and was played at the Olympics in Greece.

The variation of that sport today is mixed martial arts (MMA).

Learning to fight, mixed martial arts

Are you looking for a good workout?

I think I have an answer for you: mixed martial arts.

basketball

Rock extends win streak to four with wins against Vulcans and Fighting Scots

Senior guard Devin Taylor scored 24 points and had seven rebounds on Wednesday night to lead the Slippery Rock University men's basketball team to a 57-51 victory over California University of Pa.

Freshman runner has early success

It only took freshman distance runner Janine Powis three collegiate meets to break into the Slippery Rock University women's indoor track and field record book.

pole-vault

Indoor Track dominates at Baldwin-Wallace meet, prepares for Kent State next

Slippery Rock's indoor track and field team dominated the Baldwin-Wallace mid-February meet last Friday night in Berea, Ohio.

women's basketball

Rock has lost nine consecutive games

Slippery Rock women's basketball's struggles continued Wednesday night against California University of Pennsylvania as they fell by a final of 72-64.

 

Letter to the Editor

SRU Opinion 2/17/12

plan b

To vend Plan B or not to vend Plan B, that is the question

It's strange how a single vending machine at one of our sister institutions can cause so much controversy, even within our own newsroom.

 

Neupauer and Humphrey safe choices for SRU presidency, each has unique set of experiences

With only one presidential candidate left to visit campus it is reassuring to know that the future leadership of Slippery Rock lies in the hands of one of the six accomplished professionals, now that the presidential search committee is no longer keeping the final candidate a secret.  However, no particular candidate stands out as my future president.  There isn't one person running that I would approve of leading almost 10,000 students, faculty and staff at SRU.

 

Congress should heed their own advice

At this point in our country, it is almost taken as a fact that Congress and our elected lawmakers will end up doing something hypocritical.  

 

Face of homelessness is misconstrued in society

William P. Young said, "Pain has a way of clipping our wings so we cannot fly."

That statement rings true for any person who has experienced a hardship.

 

World economy depends on the euro

Often our college lives draws us in two directions.

We either become self-absorbed, worried only of our own issues, or we are drawn outwards and take a wider view of the world than the environs of our childhood.