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Ralph Yarl after being released from the hospital.

Knock Knock, Who’s There?

Jazmine Knight May 3, 2023

“A walking miracle” is how activist Shaun King describes Ralph Yarl of Kansas City, Missouri. Yarl, 16, is the latest victim of senseless violence that has gained national attention after he was...

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 Colorado, California, and Washington.  During the November...

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 changes for the betterment of the students,...

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...

Tailgate parties with alcohol now allowed on campus

Jace Opel, Reporter October 6, 2022

Missouri Southern students 21 and over can now kick off home games with alcohol while tailgating. This new tailgating policy officially went into effect in August. According to Ryan Orcutt, Director...

Lisa Olliges poses for her first portrait as the General Manager of KGCS-TV.

Olliges Named New Head of KGCS-TV

Jace Opel, Reporter September 15, 2022

Coming from an extensive background working in the communications field, Lisa Olliges has now claimed the title as the General Manager of KGCS-TV.  Monday, Sept. 12, officially marked Olliges’ first...

Tales from our troops: what does Memorial Day mean to you?

Brooklyn Cady May 30, 2022

          Thank You For Your Service

Tales from our troops: being a disabled veteran

Content Warning: Obscene language in this article may be offensive to some readers.
Brooklyn Cady May 30, 2022

  According to Statista, a database of statistics for market data, as of 2019 roughly 1.66 million veterans had service-related disability ratings of 70% or higher. U.S. Army Veteran...

Tales from our troops: sexual assault and harassment in the military

Trigger Warning: As the title suggests, this article discusses themes and accounts from veterans and enlisted personnel surrounding sexual assault, harassment, rape, and other potentially disturbing content for some audiences.
Brooklyn Cady May 30, 2022

As of 2020, women only make up about 16% of enlisted forces for the United States military. Even though there is nearly three women for every 20 men in the military, the Department of Defense (DoD)...

Tales from our troops: battling with mental health struggles and suicide

Trigger Warning: As the title suggests, this article discusses themes and accounts from veterans and enlisted personnel surrounding depression, suicide, rape, and other potentially disturbing content for some audiences.
Brooklyn Cady May 26, 2022

Although the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides mental health services, treatment through the VA emergency department, and access to the Veterans Crisis Line, millions of Veterans receive...

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