2008 Woodie Awards
View this section's front page!College is an experience in itself, with the classes, friends, studying and transition into the real world. But what if that college experience didn't just take place on the campus of Slippery Rock University, but in a different country altogether? If students can proudly state they have spread Rock Pride worldwide, there's a good chance they were a part of the university's study abroad program.
Nearing the end of October, many students are beginning to feel the crunch of academic work. And with fall break and Homecoming now over, the pressure is on as students gear up for the work ahead. But for some, between the writing of papers and the cramming of dates and facts, some students may begin to wonder if they're in the right major.
When many students are getting ready to graduate from high school, a number of colleges are often looked at and compared. Once one is finally chosen, it's a weight lifted off of students' shoulders, as they can sit back confident that they have picked the perfect school.
Rudy's Restaurant, located between Grove City and Mercer on Route 58, offers a broad variety of dining selections with an Italian flare. An area tradition for more than 60 years, Rudy's prepares their pasta dishes in slow-cooked sauce made daily from the Rudy's family recipe to ensure the "old world flavor.
When it comes to bringing the funny, Ben Stiller is a master of performances that are unbelievably side-splitting. But when it comes to matters of romance, Stiller is a little bit out of his range, with performances that are unbelievably heartbreaking. And this is exactly what happens in Stiller's new romantic comedy, "The Heartbreak Kid.
What does it take for a person to get their dream job? SRU graduate school alumnus Mike Mumau now knows the answer to this question. Mumau said he knew all along that he wanted his career to be in a field dealing with the environment, and his passion for the outdoors and his drive to succeed helped get him where he is today as the new Park Operations Manager at Laurel Hill Park Complex.
The curtain will open on this year's annual SRU Faculty and Guest Artists Dance Concert in Miller Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23. This year, the faculty have choreographed dance works for students at SRU and their special guests, including both a Pittsburgh-based dance troupe called Labco Dance and a dance troupe from an Indian temple in Pittsburgh directed by Jaya Mani, SRU's world dance expert.
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