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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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Daya Davenport, junior public relations major, participated in a candle light vigil at the Take Back the Night event hosted by the Alpha Sigma sorority and held on the Oval on April 13, 2017 to help raise awareness about sexual assault.

Emotions run high at “Take Back the Night” rally

Matt Barney
April 21, 2017
University President Dr. Alan Marble cutting the ribbon at the Lion Cub Academy opening.

[Photo] Lion cubs welcomed into Southern family with new facility

Susannah Schrader
April 11, 2017
Doctoral Student Josh Mason doing research in a laboratory on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. 

Missouri Southern Grad making headway with cancer research

Matt Barney
April 11, 2017
Two students listen to information about a campus organization during campus involvement day. 

[Photo] Campus involvment day draws abundance of student organizations

Joshua Allmon
January 27, 2017

Board passes two motions

Matt Barney
January 27, 2017
Junior hurdler Morgan Smith hurdling and competing inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on the Mercy Indoor Track at the Southern Open on Jan. 21, 2017. Smith broke her own record for the second week in a row. Smith ran a 8.78 in the 60m hurdles, besting her recod by .01 which was good enough for the event victory. 

[Photo] Smith hurdles her own record as Lions shine in Southern Open

Myles Nabors
January 27, 2017
Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith

Matt Barney
January 26, 2017
Freshman Kinzer Lambert double clutching between two Rockhurst defenders on Robert Corn Court inside the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on Nov. 22, 2016. 

[Photo] Men gear up for MIAA conference play

Kelvin Duley II
December 3, 2016
The Missouri Student Senate held their final meeting of the fall semester Wednesday Nov. 30, 2016. 

[Photo] Student Senate debates honors program event funding

Quinten Sargent
December 3, 2016
NASA

NASA

Matt Barney
November 19, 2016
Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, looks over the Canadarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System, control station in the Destiny laboratory during STS-104's visit to the International Space Station on July 16, 2001. 

From Southern to Space: Our interview with Dr. Janet Kavandi

Matt Barney
November 19, 2016
emergeny system

emergeny system

Matt Barney
November 11, 2016
The Joplin Fire Department can pinpoint emergencies on Missouri Southern’s campus more quickly and accurately thanks to the Universities emergency com- munications system. 

Campus emergency system gives students peace of mind

Matt Barney
November 11, 2016
Republicans hold "Get Out the Vote" rally at Southern days ahead of crucial election

Meet the politicians who want to represent you

Matt Barney
November 3, 2016
A new security device known as the “Sound Grenade”  is gaining popularity on college campuses across the nation. The product, manufactured by a company called ROBOCOPP, emits a high pitched siren at 120 decibeles that can be heard from up to 900 feet away. The company has been in business for roughly two years. During that period, the product has spread to over 100 University campuses. The Sound Grenade can be used as an alternative to pepper spray, knives, whistles, and other self-defense/security products. The device can currently be purchased for $15.99 on the companies website, www.robocopp.com.

New security device making campuses safer for students

Matt Barney
November 3, 2016
Shelby Wright, sophomore political science major, (left) was one of 10 students who participated in a series of debates Monday, October 24, 2016 in Corely Auditorium. The debates were moderated by political science professors Dr. Nicholas Nicoletti, (right) and Dr. William K. Delehanty

[Photo] Political Science department hosts series of debates

Matt Barney
October 28, 2016
The renovations taking place inside Missouri Southern's math and science building, Reynold's Hall, are moving along on schedule and the second and third floors are scheduled to be completed by the time classes resume for the Spring Semester of 2017.

[Photo] Reynolds Hall renovations nearing end

Matt Barney
October 28, 2016
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Is Facebook still relevant in ’16?

Matt Barney
October 4, 2016
Missouri Southern State University will send four students to the capitol building in Jefferson City, Missouri to work as interns when the spring semester begins in January 2017. The legislative intern program allows students to work hand-in-hand with lawmakers to get an upclose look at how state government works. 

Legislative interns to return to Jefferson City

Matt Barney
September 30, 2016
As of noon on Friday, the 20th day of classes, Missouri Southern State University had broken through a record set 26 years ago: it had enrolled 6,229 students for the fall semester, 217 students more than 1990’s all-time high.

[Photo] New enrollment record set

Cora Butcher-Spellman
September 23, 2016

Right to vote

Matt Barney
September 13, 2016
Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

Matt Barney
September 13, 2016
Blithe Spirit, Noel Coward’s 1941 play about a ghostly love triangle, kicks off Southern’s fall theater season. The play is part of the British themed semester events. The character of Ruth is played by Kristin Younts, left, while Elvira is Valerie Stockton . The role of novelist Charles Condomine, the man both women love, is played by Forest Bunter.

Ghostly love story kicks off theater season

Matt Barney
September 13, 2016
Southern students to produce new comedy show

Southern students to produce new comedy show

Matt Barney
September 13, 2016
The graph shows Presidential candidate Donald Trump is currently leading amongst southern students with 37 percent of the vote. 

Trump Leads in New Chart Poll

Matt Barney
September 13, 2016
The Missouri Southern student body voted to elect new members of the Student Senate Executive Board for 2016-2017. The new President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer will start this fall.

[Photo] Student Senate Executive Board has new members

Matt Barney, Executive Editor
April 29, 2016
Many involved with tree planting

Many involved with tree planting

Matt Barney
April 29, 2016
As part of Earth Day, a tree planting ceremony took place on the Oval. The seven ft. juniper tree was purchased and planted by Don Buck and Steven and Michael McDonald from Ozark Nursury. The extremely sturdy tree will grow to an estimated height of 15-20 feet and will also function as a Christmas Tree in December with lights and ornaments. Theresa Shufflin, Staff Senate and Kelly Wilson, director of advising, counseling, and testing spoke at the event. 

[Photo] Tree planting highlights Earth Day

Susannah Schrader, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
Thousands of high schoolers get a true taste of college lifestyle

Thousands of high schoolers get a true taste of college lifestyle

Matt Barney
April 29, 2016
Elections next week

Elections next week

Matt Barney
April 22, 2016
The Missouri Southern Student Senate approved appropriations funding for travel costs for two students organizations Wednesday.

[Photo] Senate approves appropriations

Matt Barney, Executive Editor
March 11, 2016
On Wednesday, April 1, the Missouri Southern Athletics Department held a formal press conference officially announcing the Lions new head football coach, Denver Johnson. After brief opening remarks, Johnson held a question and answer session to address his role in this new position.

Hiring comes with ‘Mile High’ expectations

Matt Barney
April 2, 2015
Senior runner Andrew Webster fights toward the finish at the Southern Stampede on Sept. 20, 2014. He finished eighth overall while the team claimed third overall.

Cross country hosts 26th annual Southern Stampede

Matt Barney
September 26, 2014
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