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Remembering The Art of Misplacement
Remembering The Art of Misplacement
September 29, 2023
Lions Assemble: A Sneak Peek Into MSSUs Epic Homecoming Week
Lions Assemble: A Sneak Peek Into MSSU’s Epic Homecoming Week
September 29, 2023
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
September 29, 2023
From Tests to Vaccines: MSSUs Health Center Offers Comprehensive COVID-19 Support
From Tests to Vaccines: MSSU’s Health Center Offers Comprehensive COVID-19 Support
September 22, 2023
Experience the Magic of Ireland on the Campus of MSSU
Experience the Magic of Ireland on the Campus of MSSU
September 22, 2023
Ready, Set, Thrive: Your Guide To Helpful Resources On Campus
Ready, Set, Thrive: Your Guide To Helpful Resources On Campus
September 8, 2023
Anthodius Ashley celebrates a touchdown at Fred G Hughes Stadium in Joplin, Mo on September 23,2023.
Lions get commanding win over Riverhawks.
September 23, 2023
Bearcats late score enough to overcome Lions
Bearcats late score enough to overcome Lions
September 1, 2023
Lions gear up for MIAA tournament.
Lions gear up for MIAA tournament.
April 14, 2023
Lacy Stokes drives past the UCM defender during the MIAA championship game on Sunday, March 5th at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO.
Women’s basketball makes it to the NCAA tournament.
March 9, 2023
After practice, members of the womens soccer team huddle on Oct. 6, 2022. Senior Riley Lever, SAAC President, initiated the adoption process of The Bandana Project on MSSUs campus for all students.
Leading on, off the field: Bandana Project provides mental health support
February 17, 2023
MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations
MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations
February 15, 2023
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
September 29, 2023
Ready, Set, Thrive: Your Guide To Helpful Resources On Campus
Ready, Set, Thrive: Your Guide To Helpful Resources On Campus
September 8, 2023
Ralph Yarl after being released from the hospital.
Knock Knock, Who’s There?
May 3, 2023
Katrina Ball is a senior majoring in technical writing.
A writer’s risk: take the chance
April 14, 2023
Opinion: MSSU not easily accessible
Opinion: MSSU not easily accessible
April 12, 2023
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The price of being a broke college kid
December 7, 2022
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Donald McBenge, a homeless individual who has been living at Souls Harbor in Joplin, cleans a floor. Souls Harbor hired him to wash dishes.

St. Louis native finds self unemployed, looking for family

Jerry Manter
April 28, 2004
An individual surveys tornado damage done to a house.

Student reflects on tornado nightmare

Jerry Manter
April 28, 2004

Longest-serving Board member says ‘goodbye’

Jerry Manter
April 21, 2004
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Maybe four states isn’t all that bad

Jerry Manter
April 21, 2004
An active runner, Dr. Karen Plucinski, associate professor of anatomy and physiology, ran in the 1984 Women´s Marathon Olympic trials. A tear in her foot did not stop her from finishing. Though she no longer runs professionally, she said she finds teaching to be just as rewarding.

Instructor recalls running in trials for ’84 Olympics

Jerry Manter
April 14, 2004

CAB expects good turnout for lecture by world-renowned doctor, activist

Jerry Manter
April 14, 2004
David Torres, senior accounting major, e-files tax returns.

Students aid low-income taxpayers

Jerry Manter
April 7, 2004
A New York police officer patrols Madison Avenue during the protests. Last year, dozens of people were arrested and several police officers were injured. This year, only four arrests were made, and no injuries were reported.

More than 60,000 people flood the streets of New York to voice opinion about the war

Jerry Manter
April 1, 2004
Approximately 10 people attended the session with Blunt. Most of those who came were Southern faculty or members of the community.

Mo. Secretary of State visits Southern for meet-and-greet

Jerry Manter
March 31, 2004
Josh Celli, junior criminal justice major, based a majority of his life on making sure his friends and family were always happy. Celli was killed in a traffic accident on Feb. 27, 2004.

Student’s legacy lives on through fun memories

Jerry Manter
March 3, 2004
Rebecca Bridges, freshman criminal justice major, made her own chili with the help of her mother. Bridges was one of many students who participated in the Chili Feed.

Criminal justice department dishes out chili

Jerry Manter
March 3, 2004
Sgt. Greg Francis, JPD, stands outside a barrier on Oct. 2, 1991, in front of the Fastrip at 1204 N. Duquesne Rd. where Lucinda J. Adams was murdered.

Joplin detective takes fresh look at 12-year-old murder case

Jerry Manter
February 26, 2004
Vivian León, Director of MSIPC

MSIPC begins countdown until competition

Jerry Manter
February 24, 2004
Earl Goddard, junior paralegal major, began his career as a firefighter at the Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department.

Retired firefighter takes on classes later in life

Jerry Manter
February 18, 2004
Dr. Jay Moorman, Communications Department Head

Communications department changes name

Jerry Manter
February 4, 2004

Carnahan receives KA Crystal Award

Jerry Manter
February 4, 2004
Dr. Delores Honey, Assistant Vice President for Assessment

Assessment exam looms in February for 2004 graduates

Jerry Manter
January 28, 2004
Administration to shuffle top jobs - again

VP candidates to tour campus, meet students

Jerry Manter
January 21, 2004
Jerry Manter

Homemade jerky – harder than it looks

Jerry Manter
January 21, 2004
Tammy Spicer with an Iraqi child. Spicer has two children at home.

Technology helps maintain family connection

Jerry Manter
January 21, 2004
Stephanie Goad, International Student Adviser

Investigator audits international compliance

Jerry Manter
December 10, 2003
Mike Pittman, sophomore psychology major, feeds fish in his Blaine Hall room. Pittman is 44 years old and plans to attend graduate school.

44-year-old student makes Southern residence halls home

Jerry Manter
November 19, 2003

Southern educates military

Jerry Manter
November 12, 2003
Dr. Kexi Liu, Associate Professor of Music

Officials look to honor faculty

Jerry Manter
November 12, 2003
Dr. Larry Cebula, Associate Professor of History

U.S. Department of Education awards social sciences grant

Jerry Manter
October 29, 2003
Rep. Ron Richard - R-Joplin

State officials win annual alumni awards

Jerry Manter
October 22, 2003

Organization raises donations with golf for Lafayette House

Jerry Manter
October 22, 2003
Jaime Green and Butch Loveall, secondary education majors, stand with Butch´s son Josiah, before the royalty crowning at the Homecoming football game, Oct. 11.

Wife supports student king

Jerry Manter
October 15, 2003
Randy Miller, Brandon Miller´s father, guides Brandon while on a walk. Brandon has been blind since birth.

Student says despite being blind, life is still precious every day

Jerry Manter
October 8, 2003
Grant LaVelle, corporal with the Joplin Police Department, helps Richard Oliver, 75 of Joplin, examine his target used during a firearms safety training program held Oct. 1.

Southern offers firearms training courses

Jerry Manter
October 1, 2003
James Shuls, contestant on The Price Is Right

Student makes use of chance meeting with famous game show host Bob Barker

Jerry Manter
October 1, 2003

Six e-mail stations make way to BSC

Jerry Manter
September 24, 2003

University purchases system to enhance record keeping

Jerry Manter
September 24, 2003
Nursing students meet at Schifferdecker Park to coach juniors, but the event turns into Senior Fest.

Mentorship program flops due to no shows

Jerry Manter
September 17, 2003
Barb Gambosi laminates telephone lists for the athletic department.

Exchange student adjusts to campus

Jerry Manter
September 17, 2003

Southern turns into a university; alcohol debate rises again

Jerry Manter
September 10, 2003
University President Julio León and Gov. Bob Holden discuss the signing of Senate Bill 55.

Senate bill gives MSSU board members governor status

Jerry Manter
September 3, 2003
Jerry Manter

Low interest wastes student activity fee

Jerry Manter
September 3, 2003
Jason Givens, senior undecided major, scoops up some food in the residence hall dining hall.

Residence hall, BSC dish out new food service company

Jerry Manter
September 3, 2003
Tim Hochhalter, center, Delta Epsilon Chi adviser, bet members of DECCA that if one of them received a first-place finish at the International Career Development Conference, he would shave his head. Three students won top honors.

Business department groups attend national conventions

Jerry Manter
May 1, 2003
Jim Gray

Dean decides to step down in business

Jerry Manter
April 30, 2003
Libby Negus, sophomore French major, works with students from Purdy High School at a French conversation station.

Field Day offers brush-up on language skills

Jerry Manter
April 23, 2003
Dr. Larry Martin

Administrator announces retirement

Jerry Manter
April 16, 2003
Joyce Braudaway, Joplin resident and former Southern employee, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than four years ago.

Former Southern employee battles multiple sclerosis, strives to live life to the fullest

Jerry Manter
April 16, 2003
In the spring of 2000, Miranda Conway ended up in the Lawrence County Jail charged with burglary and assault.

Mount Vernon resident looks to above for a helping hand

Jerry Manter
April 10, 2003

Dead Man Walking author speaks to capacity crowd

Jerry Manter
April 9, 2003
Jim Tucker of Ozark Vinyl Products in Neosho installs the classic picket fence atop the Duquesne wall barrier. The wall was constructed to stop pedestrians from jaywalking.

Divider draws mixed views from campus

Jerry Manter
April 9, 2003

Taunting leads to altercation at Dryer Hall

Jerry Manter
April 2, 2003

Students make plans for spring break fun

Jerry Manter
March 5, 2003
Michael Alejandro, groundskeeper, clears the entrance to Blaine Hall after the Feb. 23 snowstorm that forced the College to cancel classes two days in a row.

Winter weather causes class cancellations

Jerry Manter
February 26, 2003
The Cupp family helps celebrate Irene Davis´s 90th birthday last August at Cici´s Pizza in Joplin. Davis used to baby-sit Becky, left, when she was a little girl and is now friends with the family.

Joplin woman overcomes poverty, hard times to pursue her lifelong dream

Jerry Manter
February 19, 2003

Possibility of war concerns students, faculty

Jerry Manter
February 5, 2003
Jerry Manter

‘Four-state nonsense’ overused in media

Jerry Manter
February 5, 2003

Forensics seeks funding after tournament success

Jerry Manter
February 5, 2003

Campus rules on smoking lead to debate

Jerry Manter
January 29, 2003
Constantin Lupu, Tim Borchelt and Greg Brauner with K.W. Luetkemeyer paint turn lanes leading out of Hughes Stadium onto Duquesne Road.

Weather, error cause delays in crosswalk projects

Jerry Manter
January 29, 2003

Students will continue attending classes on holiday

Jerry Manter
January 22, 2003

Rumor of Southern closure angers president

Jerry Manter
January 22, 2003
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