Collaboration is key throughout all aspects of a student’s life
Carly Masiroff, FMLA
September 20, 2012
Filed under Opinion
When thinking about what to write this week, I was racking my brain for an idea. But, something was sticking in the back of my head, itching to get out. Collaboration. As a student, staff member, professor, or administrator, you most likely have some sort of passion in your life. Whether it is personal... Read more »
New African-American Barbie dolls poorly represent real-life to children
Jacqueline Garland, Black Action Society
September 20, 2012
Filed under Opinion
In June of 1952, German cartoonist Reinhard Beuthien introduced Bild Lilli, a curvy, classy, sassy, and independent cartoon character. She was originally to be used as a “filler” in an issue of the newspaper, “Bild-Zeitung.” Lilli became quite popular and soon a doll was constructed. Her... Read more »
Tattoos should not instantly be labeled unprofessional
The Rocket Staff
September 20, 2012
Filed under Opinion
There is a general rule in the professional world that one should not have any visible tattoos displayed in the workplace. It goes hand-in-hand with the ‘clean shaven’ look employers like to get from their workers. While it is a widely accepted policy, this view seems a little outdated and ... Read more »
Chris Brown’s new neck tattoo is both disgraceful and offensive
Carly Masiroff, FMLA
September 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion
I have been away from the campus environment for a little over a year now. It is funny how fast you forget about the environment around you, when you move to the “big kid” world. I was a huge advocate for feminism and activism in undergrad. After graduation though, I worked for various jobs where,... Read more »
Violence continues to increase in our entertainment and culture
Michael Santoro, Rocket Contributor
September 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion
It seems that every time you open up your computer or watch your television, there’s always something to read, view, and learn. Even on the most mundane of days, something is going on somewhere. More and more, it seems these happenings are surrounded by or involve violence. Be it somebody... Read more »
Legalization of pot seems fair, when compared to alcohol
The Rocket Staff
September 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion
The debate over whether or not marijuana should be legal has been going on for decades. While the issue may not always be taken as seriously as other controversial debates in the news, it is an important debate that would have a large impact on our society. Should the mind-altering drug be legalized... Read more »
Questioning the notion of ordering condoms through a mail service
Jon Janasik, News Editor
September 7, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Here at the Rocket, we strive to cover the latest and most hard hitting news that we can find throughout the university. Of course this is much easier said than done. As you may or may not have noticed, Slippery Rock is not always the most exciting place to be. Because of this, the Rocket staff... Read more »
Working retail at the Grove City Outlet Mall is what you make of it
Michael Santoro, Rocket Contributor
September 7, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Eight miles away from rural Slippery Rock there lies a shopping destination for one and all. A place where you can find clothing, food, kitchen accessories, tools, and a variety of other types of items. The Grove City Area Outlet Mall hosts about 130 stores, and offers thousands of products to... Read more »
The show must go on for SRU Performing Arts students
The Rocket Staff
September 7, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Slippery Rock University is currently in the process of renovating its main performing arts theatre, Miller Auditorium. The ongoing renovations to Miller, which will take at least two and a half years to complete, will ultimately result in a wonderful new performing arts studio for the campus community... Read more »
Bypassing typical headline news and remembering a world-wide hero
Tim Durr, Rocket Contributor
August 31, 2012
Filed under Opinion
It’s officially election time. How can I tell? Take a look at a television, Twitter feed, website, pretty much everywhere you look you’ll see a Romney or Obama commercial telling you why not to vote for the other guy. Whether it’s what he did at Bain Capital or what he did at the U.S. Capitol,... Read more »