Tag: student life
Polar Plunge raises over $5,000 for Special Olympic athletes
On March 5, SRU Special Olympics hosted the Polar Plunge fundraising event. The event was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. behind the...
New women’s weightlifting club on campus
Girl Gains is a new club at Slippery Rock University that empowers women to build confidence in the gym.
Senior Gabriella Prignon brought the club...
Long-distance love
Students who come to college in long-distance relationships have a unique experience adjusting to college life. They may experience stress, strain or tension between...
A guide to healthy relationships
Dr. Emily Keener is a psychology professor at SRU whose research is focused on gender expression, dynamics and relationships. One part of her studies...
The life of a history major
Vincent Tavolario is a junior studying history at Slippery Rock University. Passionate about the subject, he knew he wanted to major in history since...
SRU Unplugged challenge winners announced
SRU Unplugged is a student-led wellness initiative on campus focused on encouraging college students to reduce screen time and engage with their community.
From Nov....
New sustainability initiative brought to SRU by student intern
SRU students may have noticed the change from plastic bags to compostable ones at dining locations on campus in early November.
This change has been...
The life of a park major
While some SRU students have little time to spend outdoors, others have outdoor classes built into their schedules.
Cash Cummings is a junior studying...
Hop on the Happy Bus
As temperatures continue to drop towards the end of the fall semester, students may find walking to class less appealing. Fortunately, there is a...
Daylight to darkness
On Nov. 2, clocks "fall back,” ending the cycle of Daylight Saving Time that begins annually in March.
Daylight Saving Time is the practice of...