Sometimes I wish I could be a dog. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against being human, but sometimes I honestly feel like life hates me.  It happens a lot when my mind won’t shut up or...

As homelessness continues to affect hundreds of people in Joplin. A local nonprofit is working to provide a path towards stability for those trying to rebuild their lives.  Vita Nova Village, a transitional...

As I have grown up, technology has grown with me. When I was learning to speak, Steve Jobs was releasing the first iPhone, and ever since, coexisting with a screen has been my reality. I cannot hate...

You may have heard of Bookhouse Cinema before, a local small theater and restaurant near downtown Joplin. After the cinema announced they were closing last year, brothers and movie lovers Nathan and Caleb...

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has been a place where athletes have been able to grow within their athletic careers. Over the years, MSSU’s football program has allowed players to showcase...

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...

Often it is easy to disconnect from the distant parts of this world. To feel isolated in a separate universe that never touches the foreign countries outside of our own. Yet even here in our beautiful...

Amidst the vast options of Missouri Southern State University's academic offerings, a groundbreaking dental program has emerged, ushering in a new era of young dentists. Mirroring the structure of the...

Before we celebrated Black History Month, Missouri Southern State University’s Afro-American Society (AAS) established Black Awareness Week in 1975. Featured activities included a talent show, a “Black...

The countdown until Christmas is less than 30 days away. Which means gift-buying season is here. However, waiting until the last minute is never a good option. If you’re anything like me, I never...