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Jasper County Seniors Eligible for Property Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
Jasper County Seniors Eligible for Property Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
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Update to Mercy Health Insurance Policy Regarding Anthem BC/BS
Update to Mercy Health Insurance Policy Regarding Anthem BC/BS
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All Day Event Celebrates Opening of New Outdoor Stage Covering at Cornell Complex
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Striking a Balance Between Video Game Enjoyment and Addiction
Striking a Balance Between Video Game Enjoyment and Addiction
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Spark App Problems Put Local Delivery Drivers at Risk
November 9, 2024
JPD Introduces Department Social Workers
JPD Introduces Department Social Workers
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Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming
Game On! MSSU eSports build community through gaming
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MSSU vs. Pitt State 2023
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MSSU Esports Club vs Carl Junction
Esports at MSSU
April 15, 2024
New Skate Ramp at MSSU
New Skate Ramp at MSSU
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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
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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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The latest theatre production, Pinocchio, the Puppet was performed to 5,600 people during eight shows.

Pinocchio production captures child audience

Melissa Dunson
December 9, 2004
Robert Terry, senior music major.

New band director jazzes up orchestra

Melissa Dunson
December 9, 2004
Local class provides couples with steps

Local class provides couples with steps

Melissa Dunson
November 17, 2004
Pornography destroys healthy perception of men, women

Pornography destroys healthy perception of men, women

Melissa Dunson
November 10, 2004
Alfie remake provides life lessons

Alfie remake provides life lessons

Melissa Dunson
November 10, 2004
"Sliced Apples" by Suzanne Kane of New Mexico is one of 182 places in the 2004 International Orton Cone Box Show.

Clay minis show big style

Melissa Dunson
November 10, 2004
Cory Sheppard, owner operator of Punkteur, shows one of his finished tattoos of an anchor on the inside of his elbow.

Local artists find body best canvas

Melissa Dunson
November 10, 2004
Smokers talk about society's view

Smokers talk about society’s view

Melissa Dunson
November 10, 2004
Metcalf can usually be found talking to students while sweeping up.

Keeping things clean

Melissa Dunson
November 10, 2004
New albums deliver classic feel with new sound

Quirky teen makes film Dynamite

Melissa Dunson
October 20, 2004
New albums deliver classic feel with new sound

New albums deliver classic feel with new sound

Melissa Dunson
October 13, 2004
A Spiva exhibit with works by a Northwest Missouri University instructor will run through Oct. 29.

Artist wants viewers to think about works’ deeper meanings

Melissa Dunson
October 13, 2004
New assistandt of theatre, James Lile, directs his students Jade Leggett, freshman theatre major, and Jakke Robb, freshman theatre major, in preparation for The Celebration opening Oct. 12.

New theatre instructor finds his life’s purpose in teaching

Melissa Dunson
October 6, 2004
Pornography destroys healthy perception of men, women

Conservatism deserves second look, largely misunderstood

Melissa Dunson
October 6, 2004
Gay Marriage Ban

Gay Marriage Ban

Melissa Dunson
September 30, 2004
the local specialty import store Romancing the Stone carries such foreign items as a three-and-a-half foot tall dragon, handcarved from a solid pice of teakwood. The dragon would normally be sold for $2,400 but is on sale for $1,200.

Specialty store invites employees, customers into exotic experience

Melissa Dunson
September 29, 2004
Artist Larry Stark stands by one of his photographic serigraphs, "Photo by Kip Ruhl." Stark´s collection "Fishing America" is on exhibit at Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin through Oct. 24.

Spiva catches fish exhibit

Melissa Dunson
September 22, 2004
The guitarist for kansas City ock band The Large plays to a crowd on Sept. 11 at the URT

Misfit Revolution

Melissa Dunson
September 15, 2004

The Morning After Pill

Melissa Dunson
September 15, 2004
Badgley focuses to perform advanced positions.

Bending Stereotypes

Melissa Dunson
September 9, 2004
Hanging by a Thread

Hanging by a Thread

Melissa Dunson
September 2, 2004

Single mom looks to faith to help get past poverty

Melissa Dunson
April 28, 2004

Concerned experts ‘chat’ about local town’s lead problems

Melissa Dunson
April 28, 2004
Members of the band The Rich Kids are anything but rich. They each work at area fast food restaurants five and six days per week to pay their bills and afford musical equipment. Financial stability is important to the members, but they are committed to not "cheating" themselves out of their musical dream.

Band pursues success for richer or poorer

Melissa Dunson
April 28, 2004
Melissa Dunson

Vol. 2 brings less violence, more wit

Melissa Dunson
April 21, 2004
Sculptures by senior art major Justin Shaw are inspired by the fears and concerns society expresses toward technological advances.

Modern art machines attack

Melissa Dunson
April 21, 2004
Benjamin Ertel´s artwork, in the foreground, shows a variety of mediums and styles. Southern art students are required to take a variety of studio and design classes.

Senior exhibit showcases students’ diversity

Melissa Dunson
April 14, 2004
Chad Whitbeck, freshman undecided major, bowls every Monday night with a group from his church.

Bowling gains younger crowd

Melissa Dunson
April 14, 2004
Melissa Dunson

Diverse Canadian band strives to bridge gap between emo, hardcore, punk

Melissa Dunson
April 7, 2004
Nathanael Mehrins, employee, works behind the counter during a busy night at Dioko Coffee Company. Besides coffee, the shop offers fresh soups, sandwiches and salads, as well as a line of late-night sweets.

Local shop offers community more than coffee

Melissa Dunson
April 7, 2004
Rhett Johnson, local artist, uses rejected everyday objects to give his sculptures life, like his "Marooned Figure" created from metal rebar.

Garage sale garbage garners artist attention

Melissa Dunson
March 31, 2004
Melissa Dunson

Cursive’s new album is delightfully diverse rock

Melissa Dunson
March 31, 2004
Melissa Dunson

Sex only belongs within marriage

Melissa Dunson
March 3, 2004

More than boy band, pop group brings positive lyrics to area

Melissa Dunson
March 3, 2004

Local rock stars share faith through personal diversity

Melissa Dunson
February 25, 2004
Martin Truong, freshman undecided major, examines a painting by Jim Bray, professor of art. The piece is one of 38 in an exhibit at Spiva Art Gallery honoring Bray before his retirement in June. This painting tells the story of when Bray´s family moved to Oklahoma.

Art professor bids farewell with final exhibit

Melissa Dunson
February 18, 2004
David Pearson, freshman theatre major, as Hansel, left, Susan Putnam, senior studio art major, as Gretel, and Rachel Mastin, junior theatre major, as Hagatha the witch, rehearse for the new children´s play, Hansel and Gretel, opening to general audiences 2

Classic children’s play receives new twists

Melissa Dunson
February 18, 2004
Daydreams and Night Things carries flavored and self-heating lotions, oils and creams designed to promote intimacy.

Steamy area products set the mood for love

Melissa Dunson
February 11, 2004
Melissa Dunson

Incubus’ new album shocks fans with mainstream sound

Melissa Dunson
February 11, 2004
Vatterott esthetics students practice cutting, perming and styling mannequin heads before taking live clients.

New area program provides quality spa services for less

Melissa Dunson
February 4, 2004
Melissa Dunson

Best rock albums of 2003 make waves with industry

Melissa Dunson
February 4, 2004
"Mime" by Lavetta Rhinehart

Exhibit features famous Warhols

Melissa Dunson
January 28, 2004
Modern exhibit features work of surrounding area students

Modern exhibit features work of surrounding area students

Melissa Dunson
January 21, 2004
Spencer Guinn, 15 of Webb City, busts out a frontside air during bike night at The Bridge Jan. 20.

Area youth center offers teen refuge

Melissa Dunson
January 21, 2004
Mell Clark, drummer and back-up vocals, keeps fast-paced beat to the unique music.

Band draws fans with ‘punkabilly’

Melissa Dunson
December 10, 2003
Barry West, better known as the Love Doctor, speaks live on-air for Real Rock 101.7 in Pittsburg. His popular radio show airs weekdays from 2-7 p.m.

Local DJ gives love to radio listeners

Melissa Dunson
December 10, 2003
Devin Krtek plays electric bass.

Local student band realizes musical dream

Melissa Dunson
November 19, 2003
Melissa Dunson

The Matrix lives up to worldwide expectations

Melissa Dunson
November 12, 2003
Dave Peterson, left, and Jeff Kuhns perform as members of The Flashbacks at Glory Days Music Cafe Oct. 25.

Store transforms into musical variety show

Melissa Dunson
October 29, 2003
Damon Graue, left, Micah Martin and Josh Zimmer play ´Stubernic´ by Mark Ford on the marimba. The piece utilizes the entire body of the instrument, including bars, frame and resonators. The piece is complex and the musicians rotate positions during the song.

Percussion recital rocks classical style

Melissa Dunson
October 22, 2003

Singer, songwriter brings performance to campus

Melissa Dunson
October 22, 2003
Melissa Dunson

Feminist movement takes equality too far

Melissa Dunson
October 22, 2003
The Missouri Southern marching band heads down University Parkway during the Homecoming parade. Bands from area high schools including Diamond, Lamar and Joplin also participated.

Homecoming brings fun with free picnic, activities, parade

Melissa Dunson
October 16, 2003
On Oct. 15 in Webster Hall Auditorium, Dr. Tamara Falicov lectures on the Cuban film industry, specifically focusing on changes in the island´s cinematography since Castro´s revolution.

Cuban researcher analyzes cultural films

Melissa Dunson
October 15, 2003
Melissa Dunson

Kill Bill offers Tarantino fans special treat

Melissa Dunson
October 15, 2003
Amanda Ortiz portrays Pease Blossom, the fairy in The Enchanted Forest.

Festival offers merriment to entire kingdom

Melissa Dunson
October 8, 2003
Ryan Smith, left, and Stan Boman of Joplin´s Vaginal Discharge perform a show for a crowd of about 100 people at the all-ages Club Cesspool Sept. 26.

Club policy offers safety for young rockers

Melissa Dunson
October 1, 2003
Matt Comer, senior mass communication major (left), and Dennis Clements, senior Spanish major, practice for their new band´s debut show at 8 p.m. on Saturday, at Cully´s in Springfield. The band, Crimson Sky, is a trio of Missouri Southern students.

Band creates metal with diversity

Melissa Dunson
September 17, 2003
Melissa Dunson

De-Loused

Melissa Dunson
September 10, 2003

Organization announces events for spring

Melissa Dunson
September 10, 2003

Student group seeks green, gold essence

Melissa Dunson
September 3, 2003
Melissa Dunson

Summer Sequel Review

Melissa Dunson
September 3, 2003

9/11 firefighter comes to campus thanks to CAB

Melissa Dunson
September 3, 2003

Netherlands offers seniors new outlook

Melissa Dunson
April 30, 2003
Dr. Brand Kleindl, dean of the school of business

Instructor shares knowledge at South African university

Melissa Dunson
April 23, 2003
Twelve Southern students debate politics as they represent Egypt in the Arab World League.

Students win award at Arab delegation

Melissa Dunson
April 23, 2003

Freshman plans summer visit to Germany

Melissa Dunson
April 16, 2003
Security officers, like Craig Richardson, patrol the residence halls to look out for meth production. Security and Deb Gipson, coordinator for student housing, say it currently is not a problem but is always a threat.

Campus works to prevent meth use

Melissa Dunson
April 10, 2003
A French organ grinder plays in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Street performers can be found all over the city entertaining for donations.

U.S., France maintain complex relationship

Melissa Dunson
April 9, 2003
Katarina Claesson is an exchange student from Sweden who is taking art classes at Southern.

Art major spreads talent in many ways

Melissa Dunson
April 2, 2003
During orientation on March 4, students discuss their upcoming study abroad trips to England.

Students plan for summer immersion in England

Melissa Dunson
March 5, 2003
Joplin airport has seen students come and go as they travel around the United States and to other countries. Student travel shouldn´t be affected by a possible war, but faculty will still be mindful of travel conditions.

Threat of war emphasizes travel policies

Melissa Dunson
February 12, 2003

Meetings get down to business

Melissa Dunson
February 5, 2003

Foreign language minors expect ‘interesting’ semester in Japan this Spring

Melissa Dunson
January 29, 2003

‘Chamber Chat’ informs public on local programs, services

Melissa Dunson
January 22, 2003
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