The in Depth Story

For my biography project I plan on doing it on D'Rae Wise. I recently did a short documentary on his life and would be intrigued to learn more about his life.

There is a lot to learn from someone like that and I feel that more people should know what makes him tick.

Apple: More than just a delicious fruit

With the ever evolving world of technology, one company has made itself known to stand apart from the crowd. That company would be Apple Inc. Their advances in software and mobile media markets really make them stand out from other companies such as Microsoft. Take a dive into some of Apple's biggest moments and see how the product has changed the way people think and function in everyday life.

Apple of My Eye

I plan to do my Meograph on the history of Apple Inc.

The amount of growth the company has made is amazing and intriguing.

I wish to follow the history and advancement of their products and of course leading up to the passing of Steve Jobs.

People are Spa-'getting' Their Eat on for Relay

A couple scoops of penne pasta, a ladle full of spaghetti sauce and a heaping mound of Parmesan cheese, junior Athletic Training major, Aaron Yoder dives into the annual Slippery Rock Athletic Training Association Spaghetti Dinner at 5pm on Wednesday.

Aaron Yoder dives into
his pasta

“Mmmmmm I love pasta,” Yoder exclaims.

Yoder has been involved in the Athletic Training Program for the three years he has attended Slippery Rock University. He enjoys the experience that he has gained through his classes and hands on training with numerous athletics. Yoder expressed that his time that he spent with the football team was his favorite and most rewarding.

The Athletic Training Department (ATP) at Slippery Rock University educates students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide care to athletes and the physically active within the five domains of athletic training practice. If you desire more knowledge and information on the ATP click here. 

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education also recognizes the Slippery Rock Athletic Training Association.         

Every year the ATP puts on their spaghetti dinner in hopes to raise money for their Relay for Life team.

“This year with us selling around 200 presale tickets,” Yoder said. “We raised about $1200 for our organization.”

Relay for Life is an event that is held annually in the Morrow Field House on SRU’s campus. At Relay for Life, participants partake in survivor walks and interact with different organizations that are hosting games and activities for everyone to enjoy. The money that is raised at Relay for Life is donated to cancer research around the world.

If you would like to sign up to participate in SRU’s Relay for Life or if you want to donate to the cause click here.     

Many students and local Slippery Rock townspeople migrated to the local Township Building in search of a delicious dinner and boy did the ATP deliver.

Yoder explained that a large majority of the food was donated from outside venues.

“The pasta was donated from Monte Cello’s in Ross Twp., the sauce was from Monte Cello’s and Dominos and the bread was from Panera Bread,” Yoder said.

Many organizations take different approaches to raising money for Relay for Life and the ATP definitely gave it their all and gained a good amount of money for a good cause.

Freshman students, Angela Loeliger, Rachel Zook, and Zoe Weaver enjoy
each others company at the spaghetti dinner. 

Below are some short clips of the event:

Go Slippy, It's Ya Birthday!

On Wednesday, March 26th, 2014, Slippery Rock University celebrated its 125th birthday.

The day began with an opening ceremony in the Alumni House, which included numerous presentations by current faculty and staff of the university. Countless certificates of congratulations were presented to Dr. Norton on the behalf of the university.

Birthday festivities later extended to the Fireside Lounge in the new Smith Student Center. Cake, drinks and activities were provided to students to help in celebrate a momentous occasion.

SRU plans to have a year's long worth of activities for students to participate in celebration of the 125th year of Slippery Rock University. Click here to visit the SRU 125 website for updated events and information about the remainder of the year.