Authorities investigate attack, rape reported near Slippery Rock University

Police said they are searching for more than one person in a rape that was reported near Slippery Rock University. Investigators said the attack happened at 1 a.m. Saturday near Ginger Hill Restaurant, just a few blocks away from campus. Police said at least two men raped a 20-year-old woman outside of the bar and they're hoping surveillance video will help them catch the attackers. Officials ...
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/woman-attacked-raped-near-slippery-rock-university/nNMwT/

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:24:25 -0700

Summer activities abound at Old Stone House

Nearly 200 years since its construction, the historic Old Stone House between Slippery Rock and Butler still serves as a gathering place, especially in the summer.
http://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/news/local_news/summer-activities-abound-at-old-stone-house/article_b8d17be4-f6b0-5f5d-a234-1ecd8e2f4b55.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 21:28:46 -0700

COLLEGE SPORTS: Bloomsburg wins Dixon Trophy; Shippensburg finishes 2nd

Bloomsburg University has captured the 2011-12 Dixon Trophy, it was announced Tuesday at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference board of directors meeting. The trophy is awarded each year to the league school with the top athletics program among its 16 full-time members.
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/sports/ci_20630517/college-sports-bloomsburg-wins-dixon-trophy-shippensburg-finishes

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 19:13:12 -0700

West Chester advances on Lehman's five-hitter

Righthander Jordan Lehmen pitched a complete-game five-hitter Wednesday as West Chester beat Slippery Rock, 4-1, in the first game of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference baseball tournament at Pullman Park in Butler, Pa.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20120503_West_Chester_advances_on_Lehman_s_five-hitter.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 00:59:12 -0700

Will New Funding Rules Improve Dismal University Graduation Rates?

So many students will graduate from Slippery Rock University this spring that administrators have had to limit the number of guests each one can invite.
http://news.yahoo.com/funding-rules-improve-dismal-university-graduation-rates-201000554.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:10:00 -0700

The Rocket wins 17 awards

By: Courtney Nickle The Rocket, Slippery Rock University’s student-run newspaper, won 12 awards from the Society of Collegiate Journalists, three Keystone awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and two awards from the American Scholastic Press Association, a t...
http://www.theonlinerocket.com/news/the-rocket-wins-17-awards-1.2868271

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 17:56:46 -0700

Gannon eliminated from PSAC baseball play

BUTLER -- Slippery Rock University scored the final three runs of the game and beat Gannon University 3-2 today in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference baseball tournament elimination game at Pullman Park.
http://www.goerie.com/article/20120503/BASEBALL03/305039873/Gannon-eliminated-from-PSAC-baseball-play

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:30 -0700

Septuagenarian rescued after fall while hiking Appalachian Trail

GREENWOOD LAKE — A man in his 70s traversing the Appalachian Trail had to be rescued Tuesday after he suffered a head injury due to slippery conditions.
http://recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120515/NEWS/120519842

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 15:47:41 -0700

Tennessee's Top 3 Swimming Holes for Summer 2012

With Memorial Day just around the corner, the holiday signifies the unofficial start of the hot summer season. With an average temperature range in the mid to upper 80s for the month of June, Memorial Day also marks a great time to start plunging into local swimming holes. The state of Tennessee is home to dozens of well known watering spots. However, only a select few can be named the best ...
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tennessees-top-3-swimming-holes-summer-2012-235500486--spt.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 16:55:00 -0700

Stuck ketchup problem solved by MIT engineers

Tired of thumping the bottom of a ketchup bottle, trying to knock loose that last inch of condiment? Good news: Engineers have invented a bottle coating that makes ketchup pour as easily as milk.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47543893/ns/technology_and_science-science/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 17:56:54 -0700