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As Halloween approaches, students have several opportunities to get involved in campus activities and enjoy the holiday. A variety of Halloween-themed events are being planned to bring students together, encourage campus involvement and provide a fun break from schoolwork. From movie nights to game competitions and Halloween celebrations, there is something
The Chronicle
Playing basketball in high school is fun, but going into college will mean college-level challenges will present themselves. College players need to adapt to faster games, increased hours and increased pressure from their coaches. For freshman Taj Long, a Shawnee State University basketball player, the transition has taught him how much work it takes to...
The Chronicle
Winning one state championship is a major accomplishment for any high school basketball team. Winning two in a row is even more impressive because it requires consistency, discipline and teamwork. The Portsmouth High School girls basketball team accomplished that by winning back-to-back Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V state championships in
The Chronicle
This year, the Monster Mash event, a Halloween affair orchestrated by Shawnee State University’s Student Programming Board (SPB), seeks to claim its place among the Halloween crowd through its size and collaborations. The celebrations taking place Oct. 29 in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) will feature at least four confirmed partnerships with various S
The Chronicle
Stress is a common experience for many students. From project deadlines creeping up to the time required for studying to the fear of not understanding something critical to a class, the college experience can bring some real challenges. However, Shawnee State University offers several resources to help students address them. The professors themselves constit
The Chronicle
The Shawnee State University Club of Artistry is planning a limited art market, Monster Mash Artist Alley, at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Advanced Technology Center. The club, led by Savannah Fout and Holden Blevins, has been on a crusade to help the artists of Shawnee State bloom. With events focusing on community building,...
The Chronicle
Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and friendly conversations fill the sidewalks every Tuesday morning as the Original Portsmouth Farmers Market transforms the corner of Market and Second streets into a gathering place for the community. Since its founding in 1996, the seasonal market has connected local growers with residents looking for fresh food while sup
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A short walk from Shawnee State University’s campus, in the historic Boneyfiddle district, is a café called The Landing. With longer hours than most cafés, an excellent selection of drinks and friendly staff, the coffee shop is an excellent option for students who want something to do without spending too much time or money. The...
The Chronicle
College athletes are more than just people who participate in training and playing games. They are students who also have to attend class, do school work, manage time with their sports and also take care of other aspects of their life. For Jalynn West, a Shawnee State University volleyball player, having a schedule and staying organized...
The Chronicle
In the spring of 2024, the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Community College Research Center at Teachers College of Columbia University partnered to reshape the way science is taught. That partnership has culminated in a $3-million grant to fund improvements across the board in entry-level STEM classes, primarily introductory classes in biology,
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