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Rock men's soccer wins first PSAC title since 2005
Jeremy Deighton held the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference championship trophy high above his head on Saturday night, soaking in Slippery Rock University's 2-1 victory over Millersville University. "I've worked for four years to get this, we all have.… 2 Comments

Rock-A-Wish raises money for Make-A-Wish

Rock-A-Wish raises money for Make-A-Wish
SRU's radio station, WSRU 88.1 FM, hosted Rock-A-Wish Wednesday night in the University Union's Multi-Purpose Room. The event was a benefit concert to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. About 80 students showed up for the cause and to support the four performances, including Zone Gotti, Remora Deign, Andrea Follmar and the Keister Street Band and Wine & Spirit.… Post the First Comment

SRU prepares for $54 million cut from PASSHE

It's a tale of two different presidents. One claims the worst of the recession in America is behind us. The other can currently say the effects of the recession are taking a toll now more than ever. The former, President Barack Obama, is looking to the future for economic recovery.… Post the First Comment

SRU to receive H1N1 vaccines

For some SRU students, the H1N1 vaccines can't come soon enough. Just ask Lindsey MacNabb. MacNabb, a sophomore political science major, was quarantined several weeks ago for "possibly being infected with the H1N1 virus. For the next five days, she was told not leave her room, and to don a breathing mask in order to prevent spreading the virus.… Post the First Comment

Harris re-elected as mayor after long campaign, heated debates

Harris re-elected as mayor after long campaign, heated debates
For a span of two or three weeks before the Nov. 3 mayoral election, both Ken Harris and Frank Monteleone Jr. campaigned heavily in hopes of becoming mayor of Slippery Rock. Both men put time into the campaign and even exchanged in a heated debate online about issues pertaining to the borough.… Post the First Comment

SGA promotes diversity with amendment to constitution

In hopes that other organizations will follow its lead, SRU's Student Government Association has amended its constitution to require diversity training for all its members that receive a stipend. With the new amendment, members will be required to complete diversity training before they can receive their stipend, said Student Government Association President Nick Barcio.… 1 Comment

Parking spaces here to stay

Borough votes against eliminating 36 parking spaces for easier snow removal
Parking spaces here to stay
After a heated citizen input session and discussion among Slippery Rock Borough Council members Tuesday night, the council voted to not approve Ordinance 645, which would've eliminated 36 parking spaces on East Cooper Street and Normal Avenue from Nov. 1 to April 1.… Post the First Comment

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