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Missouri legalizes recreational marijuana
Missouri legalizes recreational marijuana
Jazmine Knight April 3, 2023

On Feb. 3, 2023, the sale of recreational marijuana became legal in Missouri. This follows the decision made by several other states, such as...

Attention Transfer Students
Attention Transfer Students
Jace Opel, Reporter • February 10, 2023
It’s a new semester at Missouri Southern, which means a new and exciting announcement. MSSU announced an increase in scholarships for students looking to transfer in as a Lion. 
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Missouri's largest school district yet to adopt four-day weeks
Jazmine Knight February 8, 2023
Remember in grade school when we would go through the school week, and we would be dragging by Thursday or Friday? Well, some school districts are looking to change that.  Back in December, the Independence school district voted 6-1 to become Missouri’s largest district to change to a four-day school week. Starting fall 2023, students will no longer have school on Mondays, but Tuesday-Friday school days will be extended by 35 minutes. 
The Billingsly Student Center is scheduled to be renovated for the first time since 2001.
Missouri Southern launches Lions Forward campaign
Deidre Brown December 4, 2022

When Dr. Dean Van Galen arrived on Missouri Southern’s campus in 2020, he knew that it was time to look to the future of the university and begin making...

Prepare for the polls
Prepare for the polls
Morgan Shields October 25, 2022

Over the last decade voter turnout for college students has been on the rise. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, citizens of the United States have the opportunity to vote...

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Lacy Stokes drives past the UCM defender during the MIAA championship game on Sunday, March 5th at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO.
Women's basketball makes it to the NCAA tournament.
Trevor Batson March 9, 2023

For the second straight season the Missouri Southern women's basketball team is in the NCAA tournament. The Lions enter the tournament this...

After practice, members of the womens soccer team huddle on Oct. 6, 2022. Senior Riley Lever, SAAC President, initiated the adoption process of The Bandana Project on MSSUs campus for all students.
Leading on, off the field: Bandana Project provides mental health support
February 17, 2023
As a freshman, Riley Laver made 12 starts for the Missouri Southern women’s soccer team. From the outside looking in, it would appear everything was going great.  But for Laver, who was miles away from home, moving from California to Joplin led to a freshman year dealing with turbulent times.  “I came all of the way here and did not have any support system,” Laver said. “I was very much dealing with anxiety and a lot of depression, just from the whole culture change.”
MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations
MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations
February 15, 2023
On December 9, 2022, the MSSU athletics department was hit with sanctions by the NCAA.  According to the NCAA, "Missouri Southern State failed to monitor its football program which committed multiple NCAA violations over two years."  However, all of these infractions were committed by people no longer with the university.
Photo of the finish line at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course
Cross Country Set to Compete in Regionals on Home Course
November 18, 2022

Cross country season is slowly coming to an end meaning no more running 100 miles per week for those runners.  Two weeks ago, Missouri Southern’s cross country...

Director of Athletics Rob Mallory speaks at the 2022 All-Athlete Banquet.
Director of Athletics focuses on key initiatives to support athletes, community
October 11, 2022
Rob Mallory discovered his passion for mentoring students. Mallory started his career working at the division one level, but did not feel the same connection with the student athletes. 
Executive Director Debbie Fort is located in 301 Hearnes Hall
Project Stay: A place for every student
Katrina Ball April 10, 2023

Project Stay: it truly has a meaning within the name. Project Stay is a federal grant program for first-generation students and is in 301 Hearnes...

Jack of all trades: Jett Steele
Jack of all trades: Jett Steele
March 8, 2023

Before you ask, “Hey Siri, what is a “Jett of all trades?” You should know the answer can be found right here, strolling within the halls...

Mind over matter: student prioritizes mental health
Mind over matter: student prioritizes mental health
February 20, 2023

College students have begun to prepare for another semester of classes, clubs and other activities while balancing deadlines and jobs. One...

Photo of the finish line at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course
Cross Country Set to Compete in Regionals on Home Course
November 18, 2022

Cross country season is slowly coming to an end meaning no more running 100 miles per week for those runners.  Two weeks ago, Missouri Southern’s...

A councilman’s perspective on voting
A councilman’s perspective on voting
October 28, 2022

Students at Missouri Southern expressed their confusion about voting. Students wanted to know what to expect when voting and what would be on...

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