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Despite going undrafted over the weekend, former Slippery Rock offensive lineman Joe Cooper’s NFL dreams remain alive. On Sunday, following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, Cooper accepted a rookie minicamp invitation from the New York Jets, giving the consensus All-American left tackle an opportunity to earn a roster spot at the professional level.
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I have known for four whole years that I would eventually be writing a staff goodbye. Yet, even after covering all the tough losses and enduring 3 a.m. writing sessions, I am not sure I have ever had this much confusion when trying to start a story. All the time, effort, stress and joy over
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To sum up in words what this experience has been for me, well, there are just not enough pages in the world. Dr. Fleming, To say you are one of my biggest mentors would be an understatement. Everything you do, not just for us but for all the comm clubs on campus, will never go
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I’ve been on the Rocket staff for two years. I started out here really quiet and shy, if you can believe that. Now, I’m sure the rest of staff is remembering those days and wondering how on earth to get me to calm down like that again. Regardless, I’m thankful for these people and the
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As Western Pennsylvania builds in anticipation for the NFL Draft’s return to the Steel City for the first time in nearly 80 years, one local prospect is awaiting the opportunity to strap on the pads at the highest level. Few players are better to represent Slippery Rock University on the national stage than Joe Cooper,
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Bipolar temperatures, insanely fast winds and weekly thunderstorms have become the expectation for Slippery Rock’s residents, especially in spring. However, the first months of 2026 have stood out as especially terrible. Evermore frequent thunderstorms and heavier winds in Slippery Rock aren’t a coincidence, but rather part of larger trend of global warming
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Slippery Rock University officially marked a historic moment on campus today with the naming of the Haverlack College of Business, following a $5 million gift from alumni Elliott Haverlack and his wife, Rhonda Haverlack. Students, faculty, alumni and state leaders gathered to recognize what is now the largest donation in university history and the first
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April 15- University Police were called to investigate a possible hit and run in the Alumni Pavilion open parking lot. The case is under investigation. April 17- University Police were called for an individual with a broken leg at the Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. University Police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on the scene and transported
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The United States’ invasion of Venezuela and conflict in Iran has polarized the nation. Republican voters feel betrayed, democratic voters are upset and the world waits in anxiety as ceasefire talks live in limbo. Thomas L. Pearcy, associate history professor at Slippery Rock University, recently developed a commission of North American and Latin American st
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On Monday, April 13, Slippery Rock University’s Student Government Association (SRSGA) met for a formal meeting at 5 p.m. in the Smith Student Center. SRSGA covered a wide variety of updates, from changes affecting student veterans to major campus programming and growing concerns about the future of humanities programs. Campus Program Updates Lacey Morio, se
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