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Pictures could lead to suspensions

Pictures could lead to suspensions
Members of the SRU men's and women's track teams face suspensions after one student posted pictures on Facebook featuring several athletes at a drinking party in a hotel room at the Good Nite Inn while traveling during spring break. The teams were competing at the Aztec Classic in San Diego on March 15.… 60 Comments

Rockstar Party only one on ballot for elections

Slippery Rock University's Student Government Association elections are approaching, but the results seem quite clear, as only one party has entered the running. The Rockstar Party, headed by current SGA President Larry Brink, is the only party on the ballot for the March 25 and 26 elections.… Post the First Comment

Green Fund gains more supporters

Slippery Rock University's Leave it Green organization hosted a meeting Tuesday night to inform students about the upcoming vote on the Green Fund and to encourage interested students to help campaign. A packet of information regarding the Green Fund, which was given out during the meeting, states that two separate funds will exist.… Post the First Comment

Campus safety brought to forefront

After SRU sophomore Nichole Rieder was hit by a car Feb. 23 while crossing Main Street toward Kraus Hall, administrators are taking a closer look at campus safety, especially at this intersection. Rieder broke her hip, shoulder and foot in the accident and is undergoing treatment for her injuries.… Post the First Comment

Police Blotter

Court Cases March 18 - Joshua J. White, 19, Slippery Rock, was seen for aggravated assault and harassment. He was released on his own recognizance. March 18 - Melanie A. Courtney, 43, Greenville, was seen for DUI. She was released on her own recognizance. March 18 - Jeff A.…

Third owners to take over the Ivy

Promises of improvements to come for residents
Third owners to take over the Ivy
After being open since August 2007, the Ivy Apartments are currently being bought by their third owner, giving next year's residents hopes for improvement. Kevin Ingledue, vice president of Apollo Property Management, which is currently the owner of the complex, said that there will be many changes made regarding the Ivy's safety.… 1 Comment

Starbucks coffee jolts University Union

Starbucks coffee has taken the place of Taylor and Byrnes coffee at the University Union in hopes of bringing a new taste to campus. Amanda Gartner, director of operations for AVI Foodsystems, Inc., the foodservice company that services SRU, said that the switch to Starbucks was made on Feb.… Post the First Comment

Boozel Dining Center renovations revealed to SGA

Fresh food, new dining atmosphere promised with new building
Boozel Dining Center renovations revealed to SGA
Representatives from AVI Foodsystems, Inc., and Slippery Rock University outlined the Boozel Dining Center renovations to the Student Government Association senators during its meeting on Thursday. John Vag, resident director of AVI Foodsystems, Inc., and Debra Pincek, assistant to the vice president of student life, explained the multiple goals of the three-phase process that will begin May 12.… Post the First Comment

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