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JPD Introduces Department Social Workers
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Joplin Coffee Shops: Where To Go
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Make Spirits Bright With This Holiday Gift Guide
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Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
Lights, Camera, Campus Fun
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Krista Stark (far left), senior communication major; Lorelei Gary, sophomore health science major; Ashley Hendrix, senior public relations major; and Courtney Baker, junior psychology major; sing holiday carols at Spring River Christian Village nursing home Dec. 6. This is the first time the Student Alumni Association has done this.

SAA carols to brighten holiday season

Jessica MacIntosh
December 6, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Worthwhile venture prepares graduate well

Jessica MacIntosh
December 6, 2006

French music evolves through years

Jessica MacIntosh
November 15, 2006

Profile numbers trend up

Jessica MacIntosh
November 15, 2006

Donation helps to renovate Plaster Hall entrance

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Pixar film drives way into heart, DVD player

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2006
Dr. David Bell, author, was the keynote speaker during the first academic conference Nov. 2.

Speaker discusses France’s four identity shaping events

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2006

Board estimates recreation center fees

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2006
President George W. Bush makes a speech during a campaign rally for Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) Nov. 3 at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Victory Rally

Jessica MacIntosh
November 8, 2006

Board considers student fees to help fund recreation center

Jessica MacIntosh
November 1, 2006
Dr. Michael Mosher, chair of the political science department at the University of Tulsa, lectures on the relationship between the United States and France during the Gockel Symposium Oct. 24 in Webster Hall auditorium.

France, United States histories ‘intertwined’

Jessica MacIntosh
November 1, 2006

Southern, NWACC ink deal

Jessica MacIntosh
November 1, 2006
Dr. Jim Lile (left), associate professor of theatre, introduces Dr. Felicia Londré, Curators' professor of theatre at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, at her lecture "Jeanne d'Arc and Jean Anouilh in French Theatrical Tradition" Oct. 13 in Webster Hall auditorium.

Joan of Arc story found as more religion than military ambitions

Jessica MacIntosh
October 17, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Cheering doesn’t bench courtesy in stands

Jessica MacIntosh
October 17, 2006
Tatiana Tessman, a Russian pianist and winner of the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition, performs Oct. 9 in Carnegie Hall.

Southern treasures Tessman’s key talent

Jessica MacIntosh
October 17, 2006
Dr. Julio León

CBHE recommends 12.6 percent increase

Jessica MacIntosh
October 17, 2006
David Slatton (left), senior communications major, offers his Firetime Chili to Alicia Outhouse, freshman criminal justice major, during the Chili Cook Off Oct. 9 in the Billingsly Student Center.

Chili cook off heats, spices up Homecoming

Jessica MacIntosh
October 10, 2006

Buchholz receives Castetter scholarship

Jessica MacIntosh
October 10, 2006

‘Bordertown’ harbors writers

Jessica MacIntosh
October 3, 2006

Committees develop set of action projects

Jessica MacIntosh
October 3, 2006
Dr. Julio León

University determines student fees after study

Jessica MacIntosh
October 3, 2006

Race for pennies creates ‘fun and cute’ fund raiser

Jessica MacIntosh
October 3, 2006

MACADA honors Strait with award for advising

Jessica MacIntosh
September 26, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Not all drugs are good

Jessica MacIntosh
September 19, 2006

Governors approve stadium proposal

Jessica MacIntosh
September 19, 2006

MOHELA postpones vote to approve loans sale

Jessica MacIntosh
September 19, 2006
Sophomore album falls short of previous

Sophomore album falls short of previous

Jessica MacIntosh
September 19, 2006

Enrollment increases 3.7 percent

Jessica MacIntosh
September 19, 2006
Chet McCann, Pinnacle Construction, works on replacing the windows in the Mission Hills Mansion. The Pella windows are high-energy efficient, double-pane glass and are maintenance free.

Reviving Mansion’s past

Jessica MacIntosh
September 12, 2006

Southern tuition remains

Jessica MacIntosh
September 12, 2006
Interested students attend the first meeting of Missouri Southern's Ghost Hunters club Sept. 1. The club has become an officially recognized campus organization. The club meets at 9 p.m. Thursdays in University Java.

Ghost Hunters to become official club

Jessica MacIntosh
September 12, 2006
Students can download and listen to class lessons on their iPods.

International Management course utilizing video, audio technology

Jessica MacIntosh
September 5, 2006

Southern partners in degree programs

Jessica MacIntosh
September 5, 2006

University improves retention numbers

Jessica MacIntosh
September 5, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Putting off license a blessing, not problem

Jessica MacIntosh
August 29, 2006
Parking is one issue as the residence halls are full. Some students are on a waiting list, while some have moved in with resident assistants.

Residence halls stay packed

Jessica MacIntosh
August 29, 2006

Projects look to improve student learning

Jessica MacIntosh
August 29, 2006

MOHELA plan to continue, wait approval

Jessica MacIntosh
August 29, 2006

New building considered as alternative

Jessica MacIntosh
August 29, 2006

Wireless network beats glitches

Jessica MacIntosh
August 29, 2006

Department receives name change

Jessica MacIntosh
May 2, 2006

Beard: Stadium drawings ‘good place to start’

Jessica MacIntosh
May 2, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
May 2, 2006
Dr. Julio León

Bill attempts to change education funding

Jessica MacIntosh
May 2, 2006

Southern changes catalog

Jessica MacIntosh
May 2, 2006
Brian Culp, technology specialist for Microsoft (left), demonstrates SharePoint Portal Server to Donna Zink, of AIM Research Enterprises, during the Microsoft Across America Tour April 26 on Missouri Southern's campus.

Microsoft tour aims at small businesses

Jessica MacIntosh
April 25, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
April 25, 2006
Dr. Julio León

Board discusses issues with renovations

Jessica MacIntosh
April 25, 2006

E-mail upgrades leave system with glitches for short period

Jessica MacIntosh
April 18, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Editor attains growth through personal life challenges

Jessica MacIntosh
April 18, 2006

University seeks to prevent identity theft

Jessica MacIntosh
April 18, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
April 18, 2006
In an April 13 press conference, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder announces his support for the proposed construction of the health sciences building.

Kinder supports health sciences building

Jessica MacIntosh
April 18, 2006

University develops, offers three new degrees

Jessica MacIntosh
April 11, 2006

Inspiration found in country music CD throuh emotional lyrics

Jessica MacIntosh
April 11, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
April 11, 2006
Bob Walker started March 1 as the new assistant vice president for information services. He replaces Steve Earney who retired in December.

New face arrives on campus

Jessica MacIntosh
April 4, 2006
The criminal justice department purchased a mobile crime scene investigation unit for student teaching. A dedication was held March 17.

State-of-art mobile unit teaches students how to secure, process crime scenes

Jessica MacIntosh
April 4, 2006
Todd Wilkerson (left) and Mike Sobotka of Affordable Tree Service, Joplin, finish cleanup of the alterations made to the University Pond earlier this semester. The company consulted a conservationist for guidance.

University Pond sinks into controversy

Jessica MacIntosh
April 4, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
April 4, 2006
Dr. Delores Honey - Assistan Vice President for Assessment and Institutional Research

15 departments volunteer selves for assessment

Jessica MacIntosh
March 8, 2006
(Left to right) Tara Lopez, senior nursing major; Steven Smith, Southern news bureau manager; Julie Wengert, athletics compliance coordinator; and Kexi Liu, associate professor of music, recognized for their efforts in the software naming contest.

BANNER software renamed LIONET

Jessica MacIntosh
March 8, 2006

Students excited about upcoming talent

Jessica MacIntosh
March 8, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
March 8, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
March 1, 2006
León: Tuition will be highest amount ever

León: Tuition will be highest amount ever

Jessica MacIntosh
March 1, 2006
Dennis Weaver helped develop the Institute of Ecolonomics and was an active alumnus of Missouri Southern. He died Feb. 24 after battling cancer at age 81.

Southern mourns death of alum, friend

Jessica MacIntosh
March 1, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
February 22, 2006
Dr. Julio León

Board raises tuition costs 4 percent

Jessica MacIntosh
February 22, 2006
Southeast Missouri State University President Kenneth Dobbins (seated, right) signs a cooperative master's degree program in criminal justice with University President Julio Leon Feb. 17. After the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approves the agreement, classes will begin as soon as the fall semester.

Southern, SEMO sign agreement

Jessica MacIntosh
February 22, 2006
Dr. Betsy Griffin - Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Griffin: Foundations of Exellence project focuses on nine dimensions

Jessica MacIntosh
February 15, 2006

Webcast radio offers possible alternative to KXMS

Jessica MacIntosh
February 15, 2006
Jay Moorman - Communication Department Head

Faculty members prepare sabbaticals, educational experience

Jessica MacIntosh
February 15, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
February 15, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
February 8, 2006
Sallie Beard - Athletics Director

Committee determines renovations for stadium

Jessica MacIntosh
February 8, 2006
Dr. Richard McCallum - Vice President for academic affairs

Southern plans for new masters

Jessica MacIntosh
February 1, 2006
Dr. Julio León

Governor recommends increased appropriation

Jessica MacIntosh
February 1, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
February 1, 2006
Members from both Cardinals organizations sign autrographs for fans.

Post-Dispatch publishes memory

Jessica MacIntosh
January 26, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
January 25, 2006
Sallie Beard - Athletics Director

Board seeks to improve Hughes Stadium

Jessica MacIntosh
January 25, 2006
Gabby Moor, left, age 9, Joplin, waits for an autrograph from Tyler Johnson, pitcher, during the Cardinals Caravan Jan. 16 in Webster Hall auditorium

Redbirds connect with baseball fans

Jessica MacIntosh
January 25, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Skater sustains injury, deserves no spot on Olympic team

Jessica MacIntosh
January 25, 2006
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
December 8, 2005
Administration to shuffle top jobs - again

University plans for possible budget cuts

Jessica MacIntosh
December 7, 2005

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
November 16, 2005
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2005
Campus computers vulnerable to instant-messaging virus

Campus computers vulnerable to instant-messaging virus

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2005
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

Editor hopes for solution in midst of foreign riots

Jessica MacIntosh
November 9, 2005

Routers take down Internet on campus

Jessica MacIntosh
November 2, 2005
Sophomore album proves Simpson will make it as a singer

Sophomore album proves Simpson will make it as a singer

Jessica MacIntosh
November 2, 2005

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
November 2, 2005
Elizabethtown more than small Kentucky town

Elizabethtown more than small Kentucky town

Jessica MacIntosh
October 18, 2005
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner

Jessica MacIntosh
October 18, 2005

Southern offers new degree

Jessica MacIntosh
October 18, 2005
Dr. Terri Agee - Vice President for Business Affairs

University signs contract to upgrade old software

Jessica MacIntosh
October 11, 2005
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner…

Jessica MacIntosh
October 11, 2005
Jessica MacIntosh - Editor-in-Chief

J-Mac’s Corner…

Jessica MacIntosh
October 4, 2005
Spin-off finds 'Atlantis' home

Spin-off finds ‘Atlantis’ home

Jessica MacIntosh
October 4, 2005
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