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Tales from our troops: what does Memorial Day mean to you?
May 30, 2022
Tales from our troops: being a disabled veteran
May 30, 2022
Tales from our troops: sexual assault and harassment in the military
May 30, 2022
Tales from our troops: battling with mental health struggles and suicide
May 26, 2022
Tales from our troops: an insight on the process of military service
Tales from our troops: an insight on the process of military service
May 23, 2022
According to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, 13,000 athletes entered the portal but only 2,000 successfully transferred.
The gamble of NCAA transfer portal
May 10, 2022
Charting The Point S1:E2
Charting The Point S1:E2
May 9, 2022
A new era: Bradley changes team culture
A new era: Bradley changes team culture
May 4, 2022
Charting the Point. S1:E1
Charting the Point. S1:E1
April 26, 2022
Olympic Figure Skater + Doping Scandel = A Torn World
Olympic Figure Skater + Doping Scandel = A Torn World
March 29, 2022
Claim your place, take up space
Claim your place, take up space
May 9, 2022
How powerful is positive thinking?
How powerful is positive thinking?
May 2, 2022
Does COVID have young people living in fear?
Does COVID have young people living in fear?
April 25, 2022
The college-age generation, currently members of Gen-Z, were introduced to social media during childhood. Due to this, they have grown into themselves using social media as the mirror in which they view themselves . Deprived of the opportunity to form their own opinions of themselves, Gen-Z have relied on “likes” from others to shape their self-worth.
Rates on the rise
April 12, 2022
Olympic Figure Skater + Doping Scandel = A Torn World
Olympic Figure Skater + Doping Scandel = A Torn World
March 29, 2022
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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

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

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

April 11, 2017

Board passes two motions

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

January 27, 2017
Two students listen to information about a campus organization during campus involvement day. 

[Photo] Campus involvment day draws abundance of student organizations

January 27, 2017
Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith

January 27, 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

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

December 3, 2016
NASA

NASA

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-104s visit to the International Space Station on July 16, 2001. 

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

November 19, 2016
emergeny system

emergeny system

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

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

November 4, 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

November 4, 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

October 28, 2016
The renovations taking place inside Missouri Southerns math and science building, Reynolds 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

October 28, 2016
Editor-in-Chief Matt Barney

Is Facebook still relevant in ’16?

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

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

September 23, 2016

Right to vote

September 13, 2016
Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

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

September 13, 2016
Southern students to produce new comedy show

Southern students to produce new comedy show

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

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

April 29, 2016
Many involved with tree planting

Many involved with tree planting

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

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

April 29, 2016
Elections next week

Elections next week

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

[Photo] Senate approves appropriations

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

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

September 26, 2014
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