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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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Students trek through the proposed site for a medical building on the Missouri Southern campus, Northeast of the corner of Duquesne and Newman roads.

Building site choice brings opposition

Parker Willis
March 4, 2010

Student self publishes Christian fiction

Parker Willis
October 20, 2009

Student-run magazine requests submissions

Parker Willis
October 6, 2009

Chart reporters can’t be everywhere

Parker Willis
September 29, 2009
Administration to shuffle top jobs - again

Administration to shuffle top jobs – again

Parker Willis
September 29, 2009
Rob Stegeman, saxophone player for LFDC Funk, performs during the Cannabis Revival. LFDC Funk was the headlining act for the event.

Festival gets high praise

Parker Willis
September 15, 2009

UNDER FIRE: Board has vacant seat, no student rep

Parker Willis
September 15, 2009

Athletes come together in fellowship

Parker Willis
September 8, 2009

OH BROTHER

Parker Willis
September 8, 2009

Board reveiws last weeks success, looks forward

Parker Willis
September 1, 2009

Southern plans for one-card system

Parker Willis
September 1, 2009

MSSU loses dear friend

Parker Willis
September 1, 2009
Rec center debuts, fitness area scheduled to open Monday

Rec center debuts, fitness area scheduled to open Monday

Parker Willis
August 25, 2009
Missouri Southern's department of pulbic safety commissioned four campus police officers Aug. 6.

Do you feel safe now

Parker Willis
August 25, 2009

MSSU tabs Parsons for new VP slot

Parker Willis
August 25, 2009
Don't waste time, find a way to get involved now

Don’t waste time, find a way to get involved now

Parker Willis
August 25, 2009

Agee to transition to classroom

Parker Willis
August 19, 2009

BOARD KEEPS TUITION LEVEL

Parker Willis
April 21, 2009

Nationwide search underway for DA

Parker Willis
April 15, 2009
Lions' junior pole vaulter Ciara Lipsey eyes the runway before attempting a vault.

Lipsey vaults into school history with multiple records

Parker Willis
April 14, 2009

Sigma Pi funds Learning Center upgrade

Parker Willis
March 31, 2009
Meagan Haring, junior public relations major, holds her cat, Charlie, as she spends her final hours in Joplin before leaving for New Zealand on a semester-long study abroad program at Massey University in Wellington.

Junior public relations student embarks on journey to New Zealand

Parker Willis
February 12, 2009
Don't waste time, find a way to get involved now

The end of American beer

Parker Willis
November 19, 2008
Book quenches editor's thirst for drugs and blood

Election results inspiration to kick habit

Parker Willis
November 5, 2008
Waggo McGill, lead guitar for McGill, pauses for emphasis during the bands NORML anniversary performance.

Still smoking

Parker Willis
October 1, 2008
Adam Giebler, local musician and owner of The Tropicana, performs during the Thursday open mic night at The Tropicana. Giebler has open mic night every week and also brings in musicians from all over to play shows. Upcoming shows are advertised on the sign in front of The Tropicana.

Enjoy ‘Homegrown’ for charity

Parker Willis
September 30, 2008

Dinner is served

Parker Willis
September 30, 2008
Can we be Frank

Can we be Frank

Parker Willis
September 30, 2008
Josh Mullen sings during a Cinna the Poet show at Keystone. On top of hosting open mic nights every week, Mullen has several local shows booked with Cinna the Poet this month.

Lead singer keeps busy by doing side projects

Parker Willis
September 30, 2008
"Missouri Southern State Univeristy is a state-supported, comprehensive university offering programs leading to the bachelor's degree and to selective master's degrees in collaboration with other universities. The University has a statewide mission in international education granted to MSSU by special legislation."

DON’T TRASH SOUTHERN’S UNIQUENESS

Parker Willis
September 16, 2008

Local bar makes room for live music

Parker Willis
September 3, 2008
Book quenches editor's thirst for drugs and blood

Book quenches editor’s thirst for drugs and blood

Parker Willis
September 3, 2008
Dantley Harbin, sophomore mass communication major, performs during the sickle cell anemia fundraiser

Friends and family raise awareness for sickle cell anemia

Parker Willis
September 2, 2008
William Loftis performs at The Kitchen Pass open mic night

Mics open for all

Parker Willis
September 2, 2008
Parker Willis/The Chart (Above) Alonzo "DJ O.Z." Medcalf (left), senior mass communication major, spins during The Creamery's back to school bash. Sam "DJ McD" McDonald (right), senior mass communication major, coordinated the event. (Below) Several Southern students showed up for the back to school bash and the downtown Joplin restaurant and bar.

Southern in da club

Parker Willis
September 2, 2008

CAB gears up for third annual Miner’s Bowl pep rally

Parker Willis
September 2, 2008
Jah Roots saxophone player performs during last year's Cannabis Revival.

Joplin NORML prepares to celebrate 3 years

Parker Willis
September 2, 2008
Junior Chanell Lloyd hits the end of the slide on Survivor Night

CAB kicks off semester

Parker Willis
August 27, 2008
The statue of Roland faces the road from Hamburg into Bremen to greet traders who used the road for commerce.

Bremen tour kicks off semester in Germany

Parker Willis
April 1, 2008
Parker Willis - International Editor

Staying home is no way to learn

Parker Willis
March 25, 2008

10-hour car ride worthwhile, performance like ‘drinking sunshine’

Parker Willis
March 5, 2008

18-and-over nightspot keeps it ‘fun, lighthearted’

Parker Willis
February 27, 2008
Students question Southern's political presence

Students question Southern’s political presence

Parker Willis
February 6, 2008
Caitlin Stayton, sophomore undecided major, signs a petition to place a drug reform initiative on the ballot in Joplin.

SSDP takes initiative on local ballot issue, begins collecting signatures

Parker Willis
January 31, 2008
Josh Mullen, lead vocalist for Cinna the Poet stands in front of the band's renovated van. Country Music Television's Trick my Truck presented the vehicle just in time for tonight's show at Kitchen Pass.

RIDING IN STYLE

Parker Willis
January 23, 2008
Blackthorn Pizza and Pub in Joplin opened in September and offers food, drinks, and entertainment. They are open 4 p.m. to 1

Blackthorn not typical eatery

Parker Willis
November 14, 2007
R.J. Jennings plays bass for Cinna The Poet during the festival.

High hopes for drug petition

Parker Willis
September 26, 2007
Ben Miller, lead vocalist of The Ben Miller Band, plays his slide guitar during a recent show at the Kitchen Pass.

Free concert offers more than music to public

Parker Willis
September 18, 2007
Parker Willis - International Editor

Attempts to raise money ‘ridiculous’

Parker Willis
April 24, 2007
One of the many signs objecting to Senate Bill 577. The bill was heard at the House Special Committee for Healthcare Facilities April 25.

Objectors pack hearing room

Parker Willis
April 24, 2007

Senate Bill 389 on fast track to House

Parker Willis
April 24, 2007
Katie Leiter, senior psychology major, joined her mother, April Leiter, an artist from Carthage, to display her artwork at the Capitol April 24.

Local artists show work in Jeff City

Parker Willis
April 24, 2007
University of Missouri students setup several information booths in the third floor Rotunda.

Students show their research

Parker Willis
April 17, 2007

Medicaid allowances should be the same

Parker Willis
April 17, 2007
Rev. B.T. RIce speaks at the 'Prevention First' rally.

Bills spark much debate

Parker Willis
April 17, 2007
Parker Willis - International Editor

Legislatures spending raises cash questions

Parker Willis
April 17, 2007

Democrats tired of not being recognized

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007

Lobbyists aren’t all about money

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007
(left to right) RJ Jennings, bass guitar; Tom Smith, special guest on trumpet; Melvin 'X,' special guest on percussion; (behind Melvin) Nate Robusto, drums; Josh Mullen, lead vocals and Forrest Stockton, guitar. On March 31st Cinna the Poet played its second CD release show at Joplin's Nightlife.

Cinna the Poet releases new CD

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007

Norml celebrates 4/20 with concert

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007

Iman sheds light on the work of lobbyists

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007
Lobbyist Kyna Iman meets with nurses at Capitol building on March 27. The Missouri Nurses association is one of her clients.

Nurses fight for right to prescribe controlled substance

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007

Stevenson receives award from AIM

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007

Multiple nursing bills are making it through legislature at same time

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007
Anna (the dog) and Dorene Olson, owner and operator of Wynd Song. Wynd Song provides humane and effective solutions to conflicts with Canadian geese.

Group believes bill is unrealistic

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007
Kyna Iman, lobbyist for Southern, sits down with Rep. Bryan Stevenson (R-Joplin) and talks about a bill that will be coming into committee soon.

Lobbyists aren’t all about money

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007
Randy Pease kisses his wife after he wins the Heritage Softail Harley Davidson at this year's Black and Blue Ball.

MDA ball tops $45,000

Parker Willis
April 10, 2007

Local lawmaker looks elsewhere for intern

Parker Willis
April 3, 2007

Committee members question intent of bill

Parker Willis
April 3, 2007

Adoptees tired of having to fight for information

Parker Willis
April 3, 2007
Annetta St. Clair's state government class gathers in Sen. Gary Nodler's (R-Joplin) office before making the trip back to Joplin. The class spent two days in Jefferson City viewing state government in action.

Students take trip to Capitol

Parker Willis
April 3, 2007
Max Lewis, attorney and disability advocate, speaks at the Disability Rights Legislation Day Rally in the first floor rotunda at the capitol building.

Citizens with disabilities rally at capitol building

Parker Willis
March 27, 2007

Bills discourage discrimination

Parker Willis
March 27, 2007

Senator believes A.D., B.C. better than ‘silly’ alternatives

Parker Willis
March 27, 2007

NFL opposes bill regarding media access at games

Parker Willis
March 27, 2007
(from left to right) Gov. Matt Blunt speaks at the PAT (Parents as Teachers) Rally Feb. 28 in the Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City. Sen. Yvonne Wilson (D-Kansas City) also spoke at the rally. Blunt's wife, Melanie, and son joined him to show their support.

Governor speaks at PAT rally

Parker Willis
February 28, 2007
Rep. Talbdin El-Amin (D-St. Louis) testifies at the House Special Committee for Urban Affairs in support of his resolution asking the state to apologize for slavery. The meeting was Feb. 27 at Lincoln Univeristy.

Resolution would offer Missouri’s apologies

Parker Willis
February 28, 2007

METS coalition wants something done now

Parker Willis
February 28, 2007
Parker Willis - International Editor

Modern music missing integrity found in past

Parker Willis
February 21, 2007

Confederate flags-Honoring the dead or racist symbol

Parker Willis
February 21, 2007
Rep. Ron Richard - R-Joplin

Quality jobs bill passes unanimously in House

Parker Willis
February 21, 2007

SB 389 seeks to tie tuition to Midwest CPI

Parker Willis
February 21, 2007

Lawmakers want college fund for every child

Parker Willis
February 14, 2007

Nodler higher education bill reaches Senate floor

Parker Willis
February 14, 2007
Cheri Bowden and Steve Bowden, parents of Jacob Yates, testify in support of the primary seat belt bill. Their son died in a traffic accident on Nov. 25, 2006.

Witnesses tug at heart strings

Parker Willis
February 14, 2007
Vivian León, director of Missouri Southern's International Piano Competition, recieved the Missouri Arts Council award for arts organization Feb. 7. The award was presented by Gov. Matt Blunt, and his wife, Melanie Blunt, in the Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City.

MSIPC receives major award

Parker Willis
February 7, 2007

Bill filed to protect First Amendment rights

Parker Willis
February 7, 2007

Bright Flight may double

Parker Willis
February 7, 2007
Rep. Marilyn Ruestman

Bill seeks to require parental consent

Parker Willis
January 31, 2007
Sen. Gary Nodler

Nodler higher education bill on fast track

Parker Willis
January 31, 2007
Parker Willis - International Editor

Inspirational fans raise athletes’ spirit for wins

Parker Willis
January 31, 2007

HB 60 seeks to boost home defense

Parker Willis
January 31, 2007

Child Advocacy Day ’07 focuses on health care

Parker Willis
January 31, 2007

Democrats believe Governor’s MOHELA plan is short-sighted at best

Parker Willis
January 24, 2007

Yu: ‘I think the language itself will unify this country’

Parker Willis
January 24, 2007
Sean Grove, senior international business major and intern for Rep. Ron Richard (R-Joplin), sits at Richard's desk in the Capitol and conducts research on upcoming bills. This is just one duty assigned to Grove on a daily basis. There are five Missouri Southern students serving as legislative interns this spring.

Pay raise ignites debate in House

Parker Willis
January 24, 2007

Class incorporates several disciplines

Parker Willis
December 6, 2006

MAC names MSIPC Outstanding Arts Organization for 2007

Parker Willis
December 6, 2006
Student Senate goes caroling at Autumn Place independent living center for the elderly Dec. 6. Senators' attendance at this week's Senate meeting was optional.

Senate spreads holiday cheer, breaks from meeting

Parker Willis
December 6, 2006
The Eiffel Tower in the Oval was created by Don Shultz and his students at the beginning of the France Semester

France Semester bids Southern adieu

Parker Willis
December 6, 2006
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