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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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All content by Brennan Stebbins
Brennan Stebbins, guest columnist

Last year’s ‘Chart’ Editor says Carter always worked harder than anyone in the newsroom

Brennan Stebbins
December 8, 2011

Big Papa is loose. You have been warned

Brennan Stebbins
October 20, 2009

KCUMB partnership doesn’t hinge on troubles between Speck, faculty

Brennan Stebbins
October 20, 2009

Southern’s issues not so unique

Brennan Stebbins
October 20, 2009

Speck schedules ‘listening meetings’ with faculty

Brennan Stebbins
October 20, 2009

21-5

Brennan Stebbins
October 7, 2009

Scrimmage sparks editor’s reminiscence of ’00 season

Brennan Stebbins
October 6, 2009

Speck not surprised by Senate vote

Brennan Stebbins
October 3, 2009

Final report goes to Senate Monday

Brennan Stebbins
September 29, 2009

RESOLVED

Brennan Stebbins
September 28, 2009

Speck draws local support

Brennan Stebbins
September 22, 2009

More construction needed for medical school

Brennan Stebbins
September 22, 2009

Expert: Pattern emerging here

Brennan Stebbins
September 22, 2009

Medical school plans call for new building

Brennan Stebbins
September 19, 2009

UNDER FIRE: Speck speaks to KODE this week

Brennan Stebbins
September 15, 2009
University President Bruce Speck sings with the Joplin Rotary Club Aug. 6. The song was cited by Faculty Senate President Roger Chelf as a major grievance in the ad hoc committee's preliminary report on a vote of no confidence.

UNDER FIRE: Chelf seeks to keep report private

Brennan Stebbins
September 15, 2009

University requests funds for Reynolds renovation

Brennan Stebbins
September 15, 2009

Budget outlook not good for higher education

Brennan Stebbins
September 1, 2009
Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman chats with University President Bruce Speck at an Alumni Association event in Kansas City.

TOP JOCK

Brennan Stebbins
August 25, 2009

Board meets behind closed doors for more than 2 hours

Brennan Stebbins
August 19, 2009

A daylong conversation with Rep. Tom Flanigan

Brennan Stebbins
April 29, 2009

Drug testing for TANF recipients moves forward

Brennan Stebbins
April 21, 2009

Ethanol standard debate

Brennan Stebbins
April 15, 2009

Legislation takes aim at large carnivores

Brennan Stebbins
April 15, 2009

Bill would require traditional names

Brennan Stebbins
April 14, 2009

Sutherland floats July tax holiday

Brennan Stebbins
April 14, 2009

Nixon questions Chiefs training camp deal

Brennan Stebbins
April 7, 2009

Stockham supports airport security bill

Brennan Stebbins
April 7, 2009

Militia report criticized by lawmakers

Brennan Stebbins
April 1, 2009

Bill supporters want scholarship changes

Brennan Stebbins
April 1, 2009

‘Pay for play’ investigation disappoints Rep. Wilson

Brennan Stebbins
April 1, 2009

Democrats claim resolution directed toward Obama

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Emery proposes change in taxes by 2012, replacing state income tax with fair sales tax

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

No more firing into the sky

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Lawmaker worried about RFID chips

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Hoskins wants to expand crime to include assault on drivers

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Some criminals could serve in National Guard

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Open enrollment at public districts could happen under Mayer proposal

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Clemons wants to see hand fishing allowed in Mo.

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009

Abortion bill moves to the Senate

Brennan Stebbins
March 11, 2009
Yurika Hori, senior secondary education major does one of her signature moves at the MIAA Tournament, March 6.

‘Generous donation’ funds squad travel

Brennan Stebbins
March 10, 2009

Ruestman: DNA bill would save lives, tax dollars

Brennan Stebbins
March 5, 2009

House resolution: No Gitmo detainees

Brennan Stebbins
March 5, 2009

House finalizes initial budget recommendations

Brennan Stebbins
March 4, 2009

Quick hits from the capitol

Brennan Stebbins
March 4, 2009

Lawmakers respond to Blunt campaign

Brennan Stebbins
February 25, 2009

Bill seeks scholarship fairness

Brennan Stebbins
February 25, 2009

House bill would allow 4-day week

Brennan Stebbins
February 25, 2009

Munzlinger proposes concealed weapons on campus

Brennan Stebbins
February 19, 2009

Southern could take possession of new building

Brennan Stebbins
February 19, 2009
President lists options

President lists options

Brennan Stebbins
February 19, 2009

Low: Early childhood education an ‘investment’

Brennan Stebbins
February 12, 2009

Southern hopes to avoid furlough

Brennan Stebbins
February 12, 2009

Stevenson addresses ‘Northern Aggression’ remarks

Brennan Stebbins
February 11, 2009

MWSU gets state aid for facility

Brennan Stebbins
February 11, 2009

Kansas City Sen. sponsors DREAM Act bill

Brennan Stebbins
February 11, 2009

SCR 13 stresses international education’s importance

Brennan Stebbins
February 5, 2009

CFM Initiative may be budget casualty

Brennan Stebbins
February 5, 2009

Extension cuts could cripple program

Brennan Stebbins
February 4, 2009

Local legislators respond to Governor’s address

Brennan Stebbins
January 31, 2009

Nixon unveils 2010 budget plan

Brennan Stebbins
January 29, 2009
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon speaks Wednesday at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Nixon announced his plan for higher education that includes no appropriation cuts provided institutions do not raise tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Higher ed gets good news

Brennan Stebbins
January 29, 2009

Southern’s MOHELA funds secure

Brennan Stebbins
January 29, 2009

Select MOHELA funded projects put on hold

Brennan Stebbins
January 29, 2009
Dr. Michael T. Nietzel MSU President

Other university presidents weigh in on Nixon’s plan

Brennan Stebbins
January 21, 2009

Nixon announces no cuts for higher education

Brennan Stebbins
January 21, 2009

Governor joins lawmakers in Joplin to discuss ‘Show Me Jobs’

Brennan Stebbins
January 21, 2009

University prepares for possible state cuts

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008
Buy 'Car Alarm,' but there's no rush

Buy ‘Car Alarm,’ but there’s no rush

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008

Adding up both sides of a rivalry

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008

Rivalry: PSU

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008

Rivalry: MSSU

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008

Holiday List: Two hardworking local bands

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008

Spookstock 7

Brennan Stebbins
December 3, 2008
Bottom of the pack

Bottom of the pack

Brennan Stebbins
November 12, 2008
Gender gap narrows in University athletics

Gender gap narrows in University athletics

Brennan Stebbins
November 5, 2008
Missouri Southern took on Haskell Indian Nations University Sept. 4 in Joplin. The Lions won 66-9.

Give and take

Brennan Stebbins
October 22, 2008

Haunting the Haunters

Brennan Stebbins
October 22, 2008
A NEW 'DEW

A NEW ‘DEW

Brennan Stebbins
October 22, 2008
Vivian León speaks to friends and supporters of the MSIPC at the competition's final trip to New York.

MSIPC director’s retirement marks end of 20-year program

Brennan Stebbins
October 22, 2008

It’s ‘Rocky Horror’ for Southern Players

Brennan Stebbins
October 22, 2008
State increases spark question

State increases spark question

Brennan Stebbins
October 7, 2008

Exploring Oktoberfest

Brennan Stebbins
October 3, 2008
Buy 'Car Alarm,' but there's no rush

Movie review: Jackson’s role just typical

Brennan Stebbins
September 30, 2008
Student works to 'get word out'

Student works to ‘get word out’

Brennan Stebbins
September 24, 2008
From Jeff City to the highway

From Jeff City to the highway

Brennan Stebbins
September 24, 2008

PAYCHECK WOES

Brennan Stebbins
September 5, 2008
Kyle Maddy, former president of SSDP shows off his organization's mention in the August edition of High Times.

SSDP sets the bar high

Brennan Stebbins
September 3, 2008
Buy 'Car Alarm,' but there's no rush

No guns at this shootout

Brennan Stebbins
September 3, 2008

Cinema series highlights award-winning German films

Brennan Stebbins
August 27, 2008
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