Police Blotter
May 2, 2013
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Magistrate May 1 – Levi P. Grafton, 19, of Kittaning, Pa., was seen for two counts DUI, accidental damage to an unattended vehicle or property, purchase of alcoholic beverages by a minor, driving at safe speed, failure to stop and give information render aid, and failure to use safety belt by the... Read more »
Safety Management Department seeking renovations
Erica Kurvach, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2013
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The Safety Management Department has been finding sources to raise $6 million for their new design plan to enhance their laboratory classrooms in the Strain Behavioral Science Building. They are planning to improve a construction lab and a general industry lab, new sites yet to be determined. “The... Read more »
Cody Lundin shares survival tips
Jon Janasik, Rocket News Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, News
Discovery Channel’s Dual Survival co-host Cody Lundin taught SRU students outdoor survival skills Tuesday night in the Student Center Ballroom. Lundin has been instructing students on survival skills since 1991, when he found the Aboriginal Living Skills School. He stated that one of the most... Read more »
Debate addresses abortion controversy
Kevin Squires, Rocket Contributor
April 25, 2013
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Last Monday, Pro-Life Slippery Rock hosted a pro-life/pro-choice debate at 7:30 p.m. in Spotts Auditorium. The debate featured Dr. Heather Frederick, representing the pro-choice side, and Bonnie Schaefer, representing the pro-life side. Dr. Heather Frederick is a professor of political science at... Read more »
Curry Resigns: Norton begins search for his replacement
Jon Janasik, Rocket News Editor
April 25, 2013
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Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dr. Charles Curry, announced last Monday that he would be resigning from Slippery Rock University on May 6 after over 27 years of service. President Cheryl J. Norton stated she is going to be forming a search committee to look for a new Vice President. “We’re... Read more »
Norton discusses enrollment at State of University address
Erica Kurvach, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2013
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Slippery Rock University continues to see a declining student enrollment with 560 less new freshman applications compared to their full-time freshman unit goal of 1550. The tuition and state appropriations for the 2013 to 2014 budget is unknown except the state government has suggested flat funding.... Read more »
SGA denies extension of long-time manager
Catie Clark, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2013
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The Student Government Association voted Monday to deny the one-year extension of Business Manager Cathy George’s contract. George rescinded her request for an extension prior to the meeting, but SGA still had to vote due to laws that prohibited dropping the vote in the SGA constitution. Dave... Read more »
Police Blotter
Catie Clark, Assistant News Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under News
Magistrate April 17 – Richard Jones Jr., 30, of Volant, Pa., was seen for endangering welfare of children – parent/guardian other commits offense. He was released on his own recognizance. April 17 – Curtis J. Rodgers, 21, of Saxonburg, Pa., was seen for marijuana – small amount for personal... Read more »
‘Thunderdome’ may come to Student Center
Catie Clark, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2013
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The Slippery Rock Student Government Association approved to change the name of Robert M. Smith Theatre in the Student Center to the Thunderdome Theater last Monday evening. Speaker of the Senate and North Hall Senator Michael McCarter, who was speaking on behalf of his North Hall constituents, brought... Read more »
Curry resigns after 27 years with SRU
Catie Clark, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2013
Filed under News
Slippery Rock’s Vice President for Finance and Administration Charles Curry announced his resignation Monday. Curry , whose resignation will be effective May 3, has worked for the University for 27 years, and has been in his current position since 1988. Molly Mercer, current assistant vice president... Read more »