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Our view: problem gambling in young Americans - The Rocket
1+ day, 40+ min ago (374+ words) Young adults are starting to gamble earlier than ever before, with 33% of people aged 21-44 reporting having placed a sports bet before turning 21, a number that triples the figure for adults aged 55 years or older. This data point comes from a…...
A family coaching legacy - The Rocket
1+ day, 40+ min ago (1586+ words) From Upstate Ny. to Western Pa., the Burkholder surname is attached to success from the sideline Before she ever stepped onto a field for the first time, Taryn Burkholder was destined to be a coach. Her father, Dave Burkholder, served…...
Turning Point USA hosts school choice activist - The Rocket
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1041+ words) Erika Donalds speaks at SRU to discuss free-market education and dismantling the DOE Erika Donalds joined Slippery Rock University's Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at the Russell Wright Alumni House for a public speaker event on Thursday. Donalds is the wife…...
Gen Z, college affordability and where SRU fits in - The Rocket
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (347+ words) Rising concerns of financial aid dictate graduating students' thoughts on college For a lot of people in Gen Z, college is still seen as important, but actually paying for it is a different story. This gap says a lot. Students…...
SRSGA Meeting 03/30/2026 - The Rocket
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (265+ words) Parking fee increase, upcoming elections, and team budgets discussed On Monday, March 30, Slippery Rock University's Student Government Association (SRSGA) met for a formal meeting at Smith Student Center. They discussed the upcoming SRSGA election, commission reports, open forum relating to…...
SRU cybersecurity recognized for excellence - The Rocket
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (320+ words) In August 2025, Slippery Rock University's cybersecurity program earned a NCAE-C (National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity) recognition. This recognized that SRU's program is of top quality and properly trains future professionals for the job market. In early February this…...
Meredith captures 400 career wins as Rock tennis shuts out Seton Hill - The Rocket
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (355+ words) Head coach Matt Meredith became the 13th coach in NCAA DII history to reach 400 wins The Slippery Rock University tennis team blanked Seton Hill University 7-0 Thursday at Penn Trafford High School as head coach Matt Meredith secured his 400th win at The…...
Weekend wanderers - The Rocket
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (625+ words) Students discuss going home on the weekend and how they keep busy on campus According to SRU Fast Facts, as of the 2025-26 academic year, 58% of residents on campus come from homes within 50 miles of campus." Although SRU requires freshmen and…...
Artist-Generated - The Rocket
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (614+ words) The Butler Art Center and Gallery hosted SRU fine art student exhibition On March 26, Slippery Rock University's art department partnered with the Butler Art Center and Gallery to host an artist exhibition for Senior Art Seminar. The exhibition hosted students…...
Vegas is dying, but gambling is thriving - The Rocket
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (514+ words) Sports and prediction market gambling have taken the nation by storm, raising concerns about how far we can go An unprecedented rise in sports betting, in less than a decade, has led to its promotion in every corner of the…...