Periscope

No sign of H1N1 at Shorter

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Everyone calm down. All the talk about H1N1, also known as the Swine Flu, being spread around Shorter is indeed a rumor. Mary Shotwell-Smith, director of Health Services, has confirmed there are no officially reported cases presented at this time.

"I hope people will stop using swine flu as a catch phrase, because if they keep using it for everything then people wont take it seriously and it needs to be taken seriously," said Shotwell-Smith.

Showdown at Barron

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rome, Ga. - Shorter College will host its 2009 football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 12 when it welcomes NCAA Division III LaGrange College to Barron Stadium for a 6 p.m. kick off.

The contest will be the fourth installment of The Battle for the Governor's Cup, with the Hawks trying to maintain their unblemished record in the young series (3-0).

M-O-T-I-V-A-T-E

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

DALLAS - Time to rid the house of corn chips and good intentions and start fresh on a brand spankin' new year.

Let's go over the resolution list again, shall we?

No muffins. No pizza. No ice cream. No beer. No chocolate. No nitrates. No head cheese. No white rice.

Endurance prevails at cross-country's 2009 season opener

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cross Country athletes left Friday, Sept. 4, for Abingdon, Va. as well as Lee University, a familiar site and course, to ensure time for a series of workouts before their season opener on Saturday, Sept. 5.

The workout paid off for Hawk athlete and Kenyan native, Peter Limo, who finished the race with a time of 25:20.

Above, beyond, abroad

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wanted to travel somewhere and during your time there discover something of historical significance? That's exactly what junior, art major, Brayden Huskey experienced on a recent study abroad trip to Israel.

Huskey traveled with Shorter College students and faculty members on a month long trip to Israel.

Shorter joined Rome's toga celebration

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Noticed white tablecloths or bed sheets missing from dorms over the weekend? There's a large possibility that they can be found in photos on Facebook or Myspace wrapped around friends and familiar faces.

These students strutted around in Roman pomp and luxury at The Forum near Broad Street over Labor Day weekend.

The Shutter

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT