The Student News Site of Missouri Southern State University

The Chart

The Chart

The Chart

Jack of all trades: Jett Steele

Jack of all trades: Jett Steele

Jace Opel, Managing Editor 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 and sitting in the classrooms of Missouri Southern.   Freshman...

MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations

MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations

Trevor Batson 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.
Courtesy of Flickr

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. 
Griner should be released

Griner should be released

Kaitlin Hunnicutt October 31, 2022

A seven-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Brittney Griner was sentenced in August to nine years in prison in Russia. Griner was arrested in the Sheremetyevo International Airport...

A councilman’s perspective on voting

A councilman’s perspective on voting

Jazmine Knight 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 the ballot for midterm elections.  Josh DeTar was elected...

A guide for the midterm elections

A guide for the midterm elections

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 in midterm elections.

How to register for mail-in ballots

Morgan Shields October 25, 2022

For students, voting while still in school can be difficult. Some may be across the country, or just not in the right district of their state to vote. This can cause students to not want to vote, or to...

Why students should vote

Opinion
Jazmine Knight October 25, 2022

Growing up, I’ve always heard, “your vote matters because you're choosing the future of our country.” But that reasoning meant nothing to me when I learned about the electoral college. Therefore,...

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 in midterm elections.  The 2020 presidential...

Director of Athletics Rob Mallory speaks at the 2022 All-Athlete Banquet.

Director of Athletics focuses on key initiatives to support athletes, community

Mckenna Hodges, Managing Editor 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. 
Intramural sports kick off on campus

Intramural sports kick off on campus

Trevor Batson October 11, 2022

If a student wants to get involved on campus and stay active, a great way to do so is through Intramurals. "It's about health and being active, mental health is a big aspect because it’s a stress...

Lions open the season at home

Lions open the season at home

Jazmine Knight August 30, 2022

The kickoff to the MSSU football season is finally here as the Lions take on Nebraska Kearney Lopers. Be prepared to watch the game either live at the Fred Hughes Stadium or online this Thursday at...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Chart