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Update to Mercy Health Insurance Policy Regarding Anthem BC/BS

Update to Mercy Health Insurance Policy Regarding Anthem BC/BS

Aleezah Mufti December 16, 2024

More than a month ago, news was circulating regarding Mercy Hospital’s insurance policy: the hospital and its affiliate practices were considering ending coverage of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, an...

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All Day Event Celebrates Opening of New Outdoor Stage Covering at Cornell Complex

Aleezah Mufti November 26, 2024

Outdoor entertainment is a fun way to spend any season, whether it is enjoying a live music performance over the summer or huddling up and watching a holiday play during the winter. Soon, the Harry M....

Striking a Balance Between Video Game Enjoyment and Addiction

Striking a Balance Between Video Game Enjoyment and Addiction

Andrew Meyer November 10, 2024

Whether on computers, consoles, or phones, countless individuals across the globe play video games. Since their inception, these digital experiences have been criticized for their sometimes graphic content...

Spark App Problems Put Local Delivery Drivers at Risk

Kevin Henry November 9, 2024

In recent months Spark, the app Walmart uses to give delivery jobs to drivers, has hit a rough patch due to persistent technical glitches and low-paying delivery offers. The issues are causing frustration...

JPD Introduces Department Social Workers

JPD Introduces Department Social Workers

Abigail Gooch November 8, 2024

The Joplin Police Department recently introduced a program beginning earlier this year that merges social work with law enforcement to better approach the rising number of mental health and social work-related...

Updates Made to MSSU and Crowder College Transfer Program

Ali Fargo November 7, 2024

Missouri Southern State University and Crowder College recently came to an agreement regarding transfer credits for students. Now, it will be easier for students who are transferring to MSSU from Crowder...

Health Department Hosts CPR Courses

Health Department Hosts CPR Courses

Chris Crawford November 5, 2024

On Nov. 8, the Joplin City Health Department will host two CPR classes at their offices, located at 321 E 4th Street. The first course will be a HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) Checkoff course beginning...

MSSU Employees Face Uncertainty Amid Anthem BCBS and Mercy Negotiations

MSSU Employees Face Uncertainty Amid Anthem BCBS and Mercy Negotiations

Aleezah Mufti November 5, 2024

When it comes to healthcare, insurance is essential for many individuals to have comprehensive access to medical resources, such as emergency hospital visits and routine checkups. Oftentimes, employers...

Wonders of Wildlife Student Days

Wonders of Wildlife Student Days

Aleezah Mufti September 17, 2024

Who doesn’t love a good student discount? Wonders of Wildlife, a museum and aquarium in Springfield, MO offers a huge aquarium exhibit and the opportunity to learn about conservation and wildlife. It...

Viewing a Solar Eclipse: Informational Session for MSSU Students

Viewing a Solar Eclipse: Informational Session for MSSU Students

Aleezah Mufti April 2, 2024

If you’re a fan of astronomy, you might be excited about the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8th! A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers the entirety of the Sun, leading...

Sustainability At MSSU

Sustainability At MSSU

Hannah Crouch March 22, 2024

Have you heard of ecobricks? The official Ecobrick website explains, “an ecobrick is a plastic bottle packed solid with clean and dry plastic, made manually to a set density to sequester plastic and...

Does MSSU Recycle?

Does MSSU Recycle?

Hannah Crouch March 14, 2024

Have you heard the rumors?   I heard it from someone who claimed to see a custodian emptying a blue bin in an ordinary dumpster behind Hearnes Hall. Others heard that both bins are collected...

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