Watch the roads!
Alyssa Cirincione, Rocket Contributor
February 3, 2013
Filed under Campus Life
Like it or not, winter season is here usually bringing snow and ice, and according to SRU Police Chief Michael Simmons, there are numerous precautions that drivers should take when it comes to driving in harsh conditions. “Before driving in the snow, make sure your routine maintenance is done on... Read more »
New British Invasion sinks in for fashion, pop culture
Katie Ellis, Rocket Contributor
February 3, 2013
Filed under Campus Life
Not since the 1960s has America experienced a “British Invasion” like the one that began in early 2012. Last year kicked off with the return of boy bands, summer put the focus on the Olympics, and by December, St. James’ Palace announced that Prince William and Duchess Catherine would be welcoming... Read more »
Ask Ana
Ana Graham, Rocket Contributor
February 3, 2013
Filed under Campus Life
Dear Ana, I had a weird romantic situation that’s hard to explain, but basically I know I can’t see or talk to this girl anymore at all whatsoever. The problem is I will see her because I have classes with her this semester. It would be easy to entirely ignore her and soon forget about her... Read more »
Local elementary schools implement anti-bullying programs
Stehpanie Cheek, Rocket Contributor
February 3, 2013
Filed under Campus Life
Bullying has been a prominent topic in the media in the past few years, but what is heard are the horrible outcomes. Slippery Rock Elementary School and many other schools in the district are trying to stop those outcomes with introducing the Bullying Prevention Program. According to W. Herbert... Read more »
Mac Miller Concert
Alex Mowrey, Photo Editor
December 16, 2012
Filed under Campus Life, Photo Slideshows
Jazz bands give students real-life musical experiences
Alyssa Cirincione, Rocket Contributor
December 7, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
When people hear the term ‘jazz,’ many think of jazz as being one style, but according to saxophone, combo one and instrumental improvisation professor Dr. Jason Kush, there are many different styles that SRU’s jazz band demonstrates. “We are what’s considered a modern jazz ensemble,” Kush... Read more »
New technology opens door to world of virtual classes for students
Rebecca Marcucci, Rocket Contributor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
Imagine you can take a class where you are an avatar – not a lanky and scaly blue cinematic creature, but an online personality much like an Xbox character. In this type of classroom, you can ask questions and interact with students, much like the atmosphere of a physical classroom, except it’s... Read more »
Students learn to fight back against HIV/AIDS
Courtney Tietje, Assistant Campus Life Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
“Fight back!” Mike Hellman screams into the microphone, and the crowd responds with a hearty, “End AIDS!” After sixteen short readings, spoken words, and performances by students and faculty, Hellman took the stage on Monday evening to deliver the keynote speech during the Red Ribbon Monologues. In... Read more »
Leather, winter whites among new winter trends
Katie Ellis, Rocket Contributor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
As the semester draws to a close, and the official start of winter quickly approaches, brush up on the latest trends for the upcoming season. This season is all about winter whites, leather, and the fashion industry’s latest color obsession, oxblood. As you head home to attend holiday parties and... Read more »
Ask Ana
Ana Graham, Rocket Contributor
December 6, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
Dear Ana, What’s a good way to de-stress for finals? Token Finals Question Dear Token, I know it seems like a long perilous journey that has no end, but finals are only a week long. In fact, they’re not even a week long because we have class on the Monday of finals week (if there is any logic... Read more »