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Freshman Paige Harding clears the bar during the John Papa Invitational on April 16. Harding tied with Allie Taylor for fourth place in the pole vault event. Eddie Clancy/The Rocket. The Slippery Rock University women’s outdoor track and field team had a strong performance, recording 29 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifying marks and 10 event wins at the John Papa Invitational on Thursday, hosted by The Rock.

Trey Huha pushes forward during his event at the John Papa Invitational hosted by SRU on April 16. The junior placed sixth in the 400-meter dash. Eddie Clancy/The Rocket. The Slippery Rock University men’s outdoor track and field team tallied 28 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) qualifying marks along with two National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) marks when The Rock hosted the John Papa Invitational on Thursday.

Grace Rotter (27) looks to move the ball past Edinboro during a home game on April 15. The senior attacker set two season highs that game with four caused turnovers and five ground balls. Eddie Calancy/The Rocket The No. 7 Slippery Rock University women’s lacrosse team made quick work of Edinboro University on Wednesday, rolling to a 24-2 victory at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division play.

On April 16 and 17, The New Hazlett Theater will present “GRAPPLING,” a dance show created by Erin Kouwe, an assistant professor of dance at Slippery Rock University. Kouwe is the creator and one of the performers in this show. “Anchored by Kouwe’s background in choreography and personal narrative, GRAPPLING explores how implanted memories affect productivity in an interstellar landscape,” says a press release from Krista Ream.

Amaia Balaguer Brau gets ready to serve during a match against Fairmont State on March 29. The senior won her doubles match with Tina Slovak and her singles match. Photo courtesy of SRU Athletic Communication. The Slippery Rock University tennis team was defeated on Wednesday in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West matchup against Indiana University (Pa.). SRU and IUP met three times last season, with each contest coming down to the final point.

Maddie Cavenaugh (28) swings at a ball during a game against IUP on April 4. The freshman currently ranks 16th in SRU history for home runs. Photo courtesy of SRU Athletic Communication. Slippery Rock softball swept Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West rival Gannon University on Saturday at Kasnevich Field before taking another two-game win against Edinboro University the next day. The weekend wins bring the team to a record of 20-10 overall and 14-2 inside the conference.

Members of Lambda Pi Eta and WSRU-TV stand in Maltby TV studio after the Telethon. Both organizations regularly hold meetings throughout the semester. Jacob Bennefield/The Rocket On Friday, April 10, Lambda Pi Eta and WSRU-TV collaborated to host the Telethon, a 24-hour livestream to raise awareness and donations toward the Butler County Humane Society. Lambda Pi Eta is the honor society for The Communication Association.

Clay Wiesen (8) readies for a pitch during home game against IUP on April 4. The senior infielder tallied 20 runs behind 24 hits in the season so far. Photo courtesy of SRU Athletic Communication. Due to a rainy Friday evening, the Slippery Rock baseball team shifted their four-game series against Gannon University. SRU hosted Gannon for a doubleheader on Saturday to then travel to McConnell Family Stadium for another doubleheader on Sunday.

April 2nd- University Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on Keister Road. Officers arrived on the scene and spoke with both vehicle operators who were uninjured and refused medical treatment. The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were notified and responded due to the accident having occurred within Slippery Rock Township jurisdiction.

Jordan Fisher speaks to audience of SRU students in Miller Auditorium. UPB hosts various speakers and celebrities on campus every year. Photo courtesy of Alexis Ward, UPB. By Audrey Bullock and Kayla Raynak On Monday, March 30, the University Program Board (UPB) hosted singer and actor Jordan Fisher on campus. Fisher is known for being part of the cast of Teen Beach Movie and Liv and Maddie, as well as winning Dancing with the Stars.