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Make Spirits Bright With This Holiday Gift Guide
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Freshman Shawn Goebel runs in the Arkansas cross country meet on Sept. 5 finishing 21st. Tonight Southern runs in the UCM invite in Warrensburg, Mo.

[Photo] ‘Running our hearts out’

Meagan Morrison
September 10, 2008
Lions wideout Johnny Johnson heads up field last week against Haskell University. Johnson finished with two catches for 17 receiving yards.

[Photo] Southern, PSU contest opens MIAA football slate

Andrew Ford
September 10, 2008
(Above) Southern senior wide receiver Fred Smith (12) breaks away from Harding lineman Josh Brown (95).

[Photo] TATUM GOES LIVE

Cody Dyer
September 4, 2008
Church and state role has been twisted

Church and state role has been twisted

Julie Lybarger
September 3, 2008
Ashley Bullard, junior biology major, will attend the National University of Ireland in Galway for 10 weeks in June.

[Photo] Bullard heads back to Irish roots

Rita Forbes
June 9, 2008
Southern Theatre presented James and the Giant Peach last week as its spring children's production. The play is based on a Roald Dahl book.

[Photo] Southern Theatre creates hour of ‘magic’

Rita Forbes
April 28, 2008
Michel Molnar, a language specialist in the Swiss military, is studying criminal justice at Southern.

[Photo] Swiss citizen finds way to Missouri Southern

Rita Forbes
April 28, 2008
Yale Work, a 17-year-old pianist from Colorado is one of those competing this week in the junior division of this year's MSIPC.

[Photo] Work looks forward to challenge of MSIPC

Kristen Bodine
April 28, 2008
Dr. Neal Blades directs students during a classroom presentation. Blades will retire after this spring.

[Photo] Blades points toward retirement

Becky Husky
April 9, 2008
Head Coach Robert Corn reacts to a play during a Southern Basketball game this season. Corn was named the 2008 MIAA Coach of the Year.

[Photo] Coach of the Year a ‘genuine, nice man’

Becky Husky
April 2, 2008
Kimberly Traver, senior criminal justice major, juggles family and 55 hours a week of work and school.

[Photo] Traver wears many hats, looks to justice career

Rita Forbes
March 5, 2008
Freshman guard Skyler Bowlin takes the ball down the court on Feb. 20. Bowlin was announced MIAA Freshman of the Year on Monday.

[Photo] Bowlin, Corn pick up MIAA Freshman, Coach of the Year

March 5, 2008
Senior Point Guard Tyler Ryerson

[Photo] LET THE MADNESS BEGIN

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
February 27, 2008
Big push is on for men's track as conference meet gets closer

[Photo] Big push is on for men’s track as conference meet gets closer

Meagan Morrison
February 21, 2008
Senior Heather Freeland dressed as "Lucy the Lion" outside of Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on Feb. 9

[Photo] Lucy the Lion ‘hugs and dances’ her way into the hearts of Southern fans

Danny Bailey
February 21, 2008
Freshman guard Skyler Bowlin takes the ball down the court during the Fort Hays State game on Feb. 9. Southern won 72-61.

[Photo] Bowlin carries on basketball tradition

Meagan Morrison
February 13, 2008
Dr. Rolland Fraser uses news stories about biology in his lectures to illustrate the subject's everyday relevance.

[Photo] Fraser stresses biology’s relevance in current events

Nick Heberle
February 13, 2008
Junior forward Matt Monroe

[Photo] Championship Preview

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
February 13, 2008
Dr. Tyler Morris, an avid soccer lover, has combined his interest in sports with his teaching career. Morris joined the faculty this fall.

[Photo] Morris ties knots of sports, biology

Melissa Holt
February 13, 2008
Ann Quade is the recipient of the first Library Empoyee of the Year award. Library Director Wendy McGrane describes Quade as always on task and "always willing to go the extra mile."

[Photo] Administrative assistant is Library Employee of the Year

Nathan Carter
February 13, 2008
Janel Quesenberry, freshman nursing major, prepares to donate blood. Kimberly Williams swabs her arm during the Feb. 13 blood drive in Billingsly Student Center.

[Photo] Giving life

Nathan Carter
February 13, 2008
Debra Snodrass has been Miss America (1968) and travelled the world, but has returned to the four-state area to teach and enjoy her family.

[Photo] Former Miss America returns to teach piano at Southern

Meghan Thomas
February 13, 2008
Freshman Aki Nummela runs toward the finish line in the 4x400 meter relay on Jan 26.

[Photo] MIAA tabs selby-tallman again

Meagan Morrison
February 11, 2008
(From left) Chelsea Prettyman, Jade Leggot, Jill Smith, Devon Seaman, Ashley Trotnic, Brandi Hoofnangle, Natalie Trent practice for their roles in The Vagina Monologues.

[Photo] Play highlights Healthy Relationships week

Luke Treat
February 6, 2008
Students question Southern's political presence

[Photo] Students question Southern’s political presence

Parker Willis
February 6, 2008
Sophomore Brennan Benkert and Senior Ryan Arthur run towards the finish line in the 3,000-meter run.

[Photo] WEEK OF THE LION

Meagan Morrison
January 30, 2008
Junior Phillip Horn cleares the high jump bar on Jan 26. The bar was set at 6 foot 1 and a half inches.

[Photo] Flood can’t wash away Horn’s goals

Meagan Morrison
January 30, 2008
Men's Basketball silences doubters

[Photo] Men’s Basketball silences doubters

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
January 30, 2008
FULLCOURT PRESS

[Photo] FULLCOURT PRESS

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
January 23, 2008
Todd Manley, Zach Self and Cassie Hardie rehearse a scene for this week's production of Praying for Rain. The show runs through tomorrow.

[Photo] Southern Theatre opens spring slate

Ashley Davis
January 23, 2008
Senator Gary Nodler (R-Joplin) answers questions about the presidential search at Missouri Southern.

[Photo] Speck accepts top post

Amye Buckley
January 23, 2008
Post-season honors pile up for Southern cross country squad

[Photo] Post-season honors pile up for Southern cross country squad

Meagan Morrison
December 6, 2007
Junior forward Vincent Ateba shoots a free throw against Central Bible as freshman guard Skyler Bowlin watches from behind.

[Photo] WHO’S THAT

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
December 6, 2007
Missouri Southern senior Alley Broussard says goodbye to Hughes Stadium with family on hand before the Nov. 3 game against Truman State University. Broussard, from Lafayette, La., greets his girlfriend and daughter.

[Photo] SOUTHERN SAYS GOODBYE TO SENIORS…HELLO TO WINNING SEASON

November 7, 2007
Mashell Sorell, freshman pre-law major, participates in the costume contest, Oct. 31 in the Billingsly Student Center

[Photo] Hunters investigate paranormal

Christina Faris
November 4, 2007
Lions' senior defensive end B.J. Russow (foreground) has played for five head coaches at Missouri Southern and has made the switch from inside linebacker to defensive end.

[Photo] Senior B.J. Russow perseveres through 5 years of changes

Kelly Davis
November 1, 2007
A group of students try to show their support for the Lions during the Oct. 13 Homecoming football game. Unfortunately, 'Mr. H' is missing. Despite the misspelling, Southern won the game 6-0.

[Photo] Homecoming 2007

October 17, 2007
Jared Brawner (54) and Rudy Mascaro (48) chase down a Fort Hays runner during Southern's Homecoming game Oct. 12.

[Photo] Lions travel north to hunt Mules

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
October 17, 2007
Senior wide receiver Colin Bado cuts up field for yards after the catch.

[Photo] NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Brian Gawthrop / Sports Editor
October 10, 2007
International students answer questions from the crowd at the International Blind Date fund-raiser.

[Photo] International Club gets ‘romantic’ for fund-raiser

Samantha Freeland
October 3, 2007
Sophomore wide receiver Isaac Norman runs toward the sideline after making a reception.

[Photo] Lions ready for battle with ESU

Kyle Hanrahan
September 26, 2007
Coach Nii Abrahams calls directions to his Carl Junction soccer team during practice, Sept. 7.

[Photo] Abrahams trades lectern for whistle

Steve Rose
September 12, 2007
Sean Grove, senior international business major and president Sigma Pi, gives ice cream to students.

[Photo] THE RUSH IS ON

Christina Faris
September 5, 2007
The Red Onion Café, at 204 E. 4th Street in Joplin, serves both lunch and dinner in a quiet atmosphere.

[Photo] Local restaurant serves food ‘to die for’

Julie I. Lybarger
September 5, 2007
The crew of "Danny's Mistress" lights the balloon burner as part of the "evening glow."

[Photo] UP, UP, AND AWAY…

Amye Buckley
August 30, 2007
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