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Update to Mercy Health Insurance Policy Regarding Anthem BC/BS
Update to Mercy Health Insurance Policy Regarding Anthem BC/BS
December 16, 2024
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All Day Event Celebrates Opening of New Outdoor Stage Covering at Cornell Complex
November 26, 2024
Striking a Balance Between Video Game Enjoyment and Addiction
Striking a Balance Between Video Game Enjoyment and Addiction
November 10, 2024
Spark App Problems Put Local Delivery Drivers at Risk
November 9, 2024
JPD Introduces Department Social Workers
JPD Introduces Department Social Workers
November 8, 2024
Updates Made to MSSU and Crowder College Transfer Program
November 7, 2024
Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming
Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming
November 6, 2024
MSSU vs. Pitt State 2023
High Stakes on the Field
September 6, 2024
MSSU Esports Club vs Carl Junction
Esports at MSSU
April 15, 2024
New Skate Ramp at MSSU
New Skate Ramp at MSSU
April 8, 2024
Lions fans cheer the team on at Fred G. Hughes stadium on September 23,2023
Students sections important to College atmosphere and experience.
December 5, 2023
Deontay Campbell makes a one handed catch over Jaylen Fuksa at Fred G Hughes stadium in Joplin, Mo on Oct. 14, 2023
Lions late surge not enough to overcome Gorillas
October 14, 2023
Find Your Community With These MSSU Clubs
August 20, 2024
Tips for College Freshman
August 19, 2024
Does ChatGPT belong on campus?
Does ChatGPT belong on campus?
May 9, 2024
Joplin Coffee Shops: Where To Go
Joplin Coffee Shops: Where To Go
February 19, 2024
Make Spirits Bright With This Holiday Gift Guide
Make Spirits Bright With This Holiday Gift Guide
December 4, 2023
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
September 29, 2023
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Fraternity completes volunteer projects

Auriel Brown
May 15, 2006
Elke Howe instructs during a Six Sigma training night in the Ummell Technology building. Six Sigma teaches theory and methods for use in various industries.

Six Sigma enables workers on-the-job

Auriel Brown
May 2, 2006
A candlelighting ceremony was held at Take Back the Night in honor of all victims of domestic violence.

Night raises sexual abuse awareness

Auriel Brown
May 2, 2006
High gas prices drive students to computers

High gas prices drive students to computers

Auriel Brown
May 2, 2006
Josh Berry (front) and Eli Smith, employees of Signsmith, apply sponsor labels to a minivan to be driven off a cliff with 11 other cars.

Small business ownder recieves big publicity

Auriel Brown
April 25, 2006
Auriel Brown - Managing Editor

Editor reflects on experiences and memories in college

Auriel Brown
April 25, 2006
Eric Norris - Student Senate President

Voter turnout overcomes last year’s numbers

Auriel Brown
April 18, 2006
Students complain about air conditioning, temperature

Students complain about air conditioning, temperature

Auriel Brown
April 11, 2006
Kortni Brous, freshman nursing major, had her room renovated in McCormick Hall. New furniture, carpet, a refrigerator and microwave will be added.

Private rooms receive facelift

Auriel Brown
April 4, 2006

Education department raises student teaching hours for fall semester 2007

Auriel Brown
April 4, 2006

Faculty present poet to spark interest

Auriel Brown
March 8, 2006
James Jordan acted in nearly 40 plays as a student at Southern.

ACTION: Grad goes Hollywood

Auriel Brown
March 8, 2006

Students prepare for multiple activities during spring break

Auriel Brown
March 8, 2006
Monique Canada, sophomore biology major, sings during the 14th annual Langston Hughes Celebration.

Campus celebrates Joplin native poet Langston Hughes’ memory

Auriel Brown
March 1, 2006

Annual celebration honors African-American poet

Auriel Brown
February 22, 2006
Lee Pound escorts Fred Daugherty, JuCo alumni during the half-time recognition on Feb. 18.

Southern pays tribute to JuCo athletes

Auriel Brown
February 22, 2006

Foreign film series provides insight on international cultures

Auriel Brown
February 15, 2006
Megan Hiesley, freshman graphics art major, makes a Valentine's Day card during Healthy Relationships day Feb. 14.

Day offers activities on healthy relationships

Auriel Brown
February 15, 2006
Auriel Brown - Managing Editor

Whining, laziness unacceptable for any college student

Auriel Brown
February 8, 2006
Tori Maloukis - Director of Students Activities

Campus activities gives student several options for holiday

Auriel Brown
February 8, 2006
Residence directors add to Blaine, McCormick visiting hours

Residence directors add to Blaine, McCormick visiting hours

Auriel Brown
February 1, 2006
Daryl Davis, author of Klan Destine

MLK speaker discusses experiences with KKK

Auriel Brown
January 25, 2006
John Duncan, evangelist, preaches on campus Dec. 6. He has preaches on 93 campuses in 33 states, according to his Web site.

Evangelist makes return, preaches to students

Auriel Brown
December 12, 2005
Julie Blackford - Counselor for Student Support Center

Blackford leaves campus to seek new opportunity

Auriel Brown
December 7, 2005
Jeff Taylor (right) was drafted in the 24th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. He was picked by the Washington Nationals.

Drafted: Nationals pick Lions pitcher

Auriel Brown
November 17, 2005
Auriel Brown - Managing Editor

Editor confronts constant double-edge sword as reporter

Auriel Brown
November 16, 2005
Carnahan: Marijuana use treated seriously

Carnahan: Marijuana use treated seriously

Auriel Brown
November 16, 2005

Students question athletic dress codes

Auriel Brown
November 9, 2005

Southern IMPACT hosts a skate party

Auriel Brown
November 9, 2005
Erin Gfeller, junior midfielder, joined the soccer team after being invited by her friend, Jessica Buhman.

Athlete leads both on field, in class

Auriel Brown
October 18, 2005

CAB ammends Bingo to make rules more fair

Auriel Brown
October 18, 2005
Dartangan Johnson, junior health promotion and wellness major, transferred to Southern from Santa Ana (Calif.) College.

‘Simple’ man plays through media hype

Auriel Brown
October 11, 2005
Josh Dennis, server at Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina, holds a flaming kasseri cheese dish. Mythos is located at 1306 Range Line Rd. and is open Monday through Saturday.

Mythos restaurant brings Greek food, experience to Joplin area

Auriel Brown
October 11, 2005
Auriel Brown - Managing Editor

Unending drama keeps students too busy listening

Auriel Brown
October 4, 2005

Concerns emerge over ADA desk use

Auriel Brown
October 4, 2005

New recycling program brings changes to campus

Auriel Brown
September 27, 2005
Dan Fedewa, freshman meterological sciences major serves himself a meal among the available dining hall food.

Students have mixed views over food

Auriel Brown
September 20, 2005
Adam Griffin, former resident director, took over Deb Gipson´s job as director of student housing after Gipson took a new position.

Gipson moves to alumni office

Auriel Brown
September 20, 2005
A man lays a carnation on bunker gear at the Sept. 11 memorial service held Sept. 9 at the Flag of Freedom. Bunker Gear is a suit consisting of a heavy coat and pants, boots and helmet all designed to protect firefighters while responding to a call.

In Remembrance

Auriel Brown
September 13, 2005

Studies put on hold as students fail test

Auriel Brown
September 6, 2005

Coach balances training with teaching life-long foundations

Auriel Brown
August 30, 2005
Tori maloukis, director of Student Activities, and Greek advisor (center), talks about scool activities with students Truman Yeary, sophomore finance major, (left) and Danna West, freshman accounting major, at the "Meet the Greeks" picnic.

New director takes reins of CAB

Auriel Brown
August 30, 2005

Thefts cause trouble for residence halls

Auriel Brown
April 26, 2005
Patrons participate in a game of Texas Hold ´Em during a tournament at the Sports Page bar in Joplin on March 17.

Popular poker game comes to Joplin bar

Auriel Brown
April 26, 2005

Students question co-habitation rules on campus

Auriel Brown
April 26, 2005

Fashion swings its way back into Joplin

Auriel Brown
April 19, 2005
Club 502 aims to be the premier night club in the Joplin area in appearance, service and clientele.

New club brings ‘classy’ experience to Joplin

Auriel Brown
April 12, 2005

ASA collects phonesfor Special Olympics

Auriel Brown
April 6, 2005
Caleb Cupp, junior education major, talks with Chris Carson (right) of Thompson Choppers about "Bootlegger," a corn whiskey-fueled motorcycle on April 5.

Alternative fuels fuel discussion on campus

Auriel Brown
April 5, 2005

Sociologist discusses cultural reasons for HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa

Auriel Brown
March 9, 2005
Christopher Turner, senior management major (left), daron Harris, freshman mass communication major (middle) and Jeremy McCadney, junior public relations major, sing "My Girl," dring the Langston Hughes Celebration in Webster Hall auditorium Feb. 25.

Poetry, vocals honor local poet’s life

Auriel Brown
March 2, 2005
The Chic Shaque carries several different scented products. Store employee Jill Smith, Joplin, folds lingerie for a customer on Feb. 23.

New specialty store offers wide range of items

Auriel Brown
February 23, 2005

Hughes celebration brings poet laureate

Auriel Brown
February 23, 2005
People on the dance floor at Fat Pat´s move to the beat amongst the flashing lights on Feb. 12

New nightclub opens in Joplin

Auriel Brown
February 16, 2005
Todd Denney talks to students about misconceptions of rape.

Consultant dispels myths about rape

Auriel Brown
February 9, 2005

Single parents balance education, family life

Auriel Brown
February 9, 2005
Sinbad answers a question from the audience in Taylor Performing Ats Center on Jan. 29. Proceeds from the event went to benefit the Joplin Boys and Girls Club.

Sinbad loads up on local laughs

Auriel Brown
February 2, 2005
Alternative means to communicating becomes quick, easy among students

Alternative means to communicating becomes quick, easy among students

Auriel Brown
January 26, 2005
Leon Williams, director of intercultural affairs at Buena Vista University, was the MLK Day keynote speaker on Jan. 17.

King’s dream speech updated for present

Auriel Brown
January 19, 2005
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