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SSU’s Student Government Association fills an important role on campus

For students attending SSU, the Student Government Association (SGA) is an important part of university life. The SGA meets at 4 p.m. every Tuesday and fulfills many important roles and responsibilities that are valuable to students.

“Student Government Association serves not only as a voice for the student body, but as the center for all offices, organizations and campus happenings,” said Carissa Link, vice president of the SGA. “When important events or campus initiatives are happening, we he
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SSU’s chapter of Delight Ministries offers opportunities to grow and connect

Delight Ministries is an ideal opportunity for SSU’s female students who want a safe space to express their faith and to grow. Delight meets every Monday at 8 p.m. The meeting location is the yoga studio in the athletic center. This community is a place where young women come together to do devotionals and speak about issues that are close to their hearts.

Many female students on campus might be looking for a safe space to share their faith and to make friends who will support and encourage the
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Illuminate hosts annual Halloween party

Members of Illuminate, a student organization at SSU, hosted their annual Halloween party on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Innermission Campus Ministry. There were a lot of people and activities at the party. There were plenty of snacks, a foosball table, a pool table, spooky music to enjoy and a group of students playing card games.

Plenty of people got into the spirit of Halloween and dressed up for the occasion, but some last-minute planners had to get creative.

“Sadly, I didn’t have time to prepare
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Shawnee State’s Hiking Club seeks outdoor enthusiasts

For Shawnee State students who enjoy the outdoors and want to find a community that shares their outdoor interests, the Hiking Club is a fantastic option. Members of the club try to plan at least one hike a month, typically meeting on Sundays at noon and spending the next few hours hiking.

“This club is designed for people who like to be outside and get active in nature,” said Ashlynn Pfau, the president of the Hiking Club. “While it’s called the ‘Hiking Club,’ we also enjoy spending time kayak
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Illuminate Campus Ministry plans SpiritFest retreat in November

Leaders of the Shawnee State University student organization Illuminate invite their fellow SSU students to join them Nov. 17-19 for SpiritFest, a weekend retreat at Cumberland Falls in Kentucky. The trip involves hiking, devotionals and chances to worship God and connect with others.

Many college students are drawn to this trip because they want to grow closer to God. The beautiful views of the waterfall and the thrill of an outdoor adventure with friends draw several Illuminate members to Cum
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SSU’s Spanish Club provides a community for speakers and students of Spanish

Shawnee State University students who speak Spanish or want to learn to speak Spanish can find a community in SSU’s Spanish Club. This club meets in Massie 435 each Monday at 12:30 p.m.

“Everyone is welcome,” said Scarlett Caudill, president of the Spanish Club.

The club offers support to students who want to practice Spanish-speaking ability and chances for students to learn more about other cultures. Caudill described the Spanish Club as a safe place for Spanish speakers and those who are ju
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SSU’s Creative Writing Club offers supportive community

For Shawnee State students who love writing and want to improve their writing abilities, there is a club they can join for this very purpose. The Creative Writing Club offers students a place to share their written works and provide constructive feedback to each other. Students can learn more about writing, share their writing or hear examples of creative writing from other students. The club meets in Massie 109 from 4-5 p.m. every other Friday. Its next meeting will be Oct. 13.

“The writing cl
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Students in Circle K support the community

Shawnee State University students in the Circle K International Club use their time and talents to help others and support the community. The community service club, a sister organization to Kiwanis and Key Club, offers students a chance to make friends and do good for the community.

This semester, the group meets every other Thursday at 7 p.m. in Morris University Center (MUC) 215. The next meeting is scheduled Oct. 12. Meeting times change each semester depending on the schedules of the stude