SRU should extend Thanksgiving Recess, reevaluate break schedule
The Rocket
December 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion
After returning from a nice five-day weekend, otherwise known as Thanksgiving Recess, many SRU students are left wanting more. In the fall, the university’s break schedule is a little wonky, to say the least. With a two-day fall break, a one-day break for Labor day, and then another three-day break... Read more »
British singer Lily Allen makes feminist statement
Ashley Cook, Pixie Posts
December 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Popular British singer, Lily Allen, is back and with a vengeance. As a fan of her previous music before her hiatus from the music industry, I was ecstatic to hear her new song “Hard Out Here.” Although her video has received criticism for her mocking of Miley Cyrus’ twerking and her black back-up... Read more »
SRU’s production of Richard III utilizes modern touches, dedicated young actors
The Rocket
December 5, 2013
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
To the Editor, The sound of a “magic flute’ exquisitely touched by young gifted hands and the soft background of a gently played guitar accompaniment set at tone for grace in a rendition of ‘Ave Maria.’ Outside the theatre those in line stood silently waiting for the doors to open.... Read more »
Student-run ‘SRU’ Twitter accounts waste of time, joke among students
Hannah McLaughlin, Commentary
December 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion
I feel like it’s safe to assume that most students on campus have a Twitter account. And I think it’s also safe to assume that at some point or another, we’ve all see the various SRU accounts ‘not affiliated with Slippery Rock University’. Some of these accounts are funny, provide an outlet... Read more »
Students wait in anticipation for new season of ‘The Bachelor’
Casey Young, Casey's Corner, Consider This
December 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion
We are all in the midst of final exam stress, studying, and maybe even some last minute cramming. I, for one, am ready for a relaxing winter break. Not only break, ladies, I am ready for the new season of The Bachelor to hit ABC January 6. For all of my fellow The Bachelor and The Bachelorette... Read more »
Gender neutral bathrooms should be more widespread
The Rocket
November 21, 2013
Filed under Opinion
California recently passed what some are referring to as the “transgender bathroom bill”. Ca. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1266, The School Success and Opportunity Act, in August, setting it to take effect as law in January. For SRU students, a transgender bathroom isn’t a brand new... Read more »
New ‘transgender’ bathrooms a publicity stunt by SRU
Jonathan Janasik, News Editor
November 21, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Designating a bathroom to be gender equal is nothing more than a publicity stunt. It’s something that was likely sent to everybody in a “Good News” e-mail from the PR department. Trying to make people feel more comfortable at the university is a step forward, but changing one bathroom is just that.... Read more »
Graduation can be bittersweet, students should consider going to grad school
Ashely Cook, Pixie Posts
November 21, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Most students would agree that graduating is bitter sweet. If you don’t agree right now, it’s probably because you’re not close enough to graduating to realize it. When the time comes, you will remember those four years (sometimes more) you have spent at this school, the countless late night hours... Read more »
Chivalry dates back to Medieval times, not just about ideals between men and women
November 21, 2013
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Lonely Feminist, I understand your position on the topic of chivalry, but I wholeheartedly disagree. With the strength of 10,000 angry bulls actually. Why does it have to be a sex thing all the time? The idea of chivalry is dated back to a Medieval Knight code of morals and social conduct;... Read more »
Let’s Talk About “Quality” and “Education.” Or Not.
Tom Sparrow, Department of Philosophy, Slippery Rock University
November 21, 2013
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Everyone is now depressingly familiar with the budget crisis facing the PASSHE schools, SRU included. Today, lots more people have “retrenchment” in their personal vocabulary. The threats are familiar: the firing of tenured faculty, the non-renewal of temporary faculty, the possible closure of academic... Read more »
