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Dr. David Ackiss, professor of English, helps junior winner Wenbin Jin with his tie before the MSIPC Gala Winners Concert April 24. Ackiss was Jin´s host for his stay in Joplin for the biennial competition.

Weeklong competition ends, winner set to debut

Philip Martin
April 27, 2004
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Let’s act like we’re out of high school

Philip Martin
April 27, 2004

Police: Joplin’s indigent population fluctuates with weather

Philip Martin
April 27, 2004
Virtuosos tickle ivory at biennial piano gala

Gala ball features contest winners

Philip Martin
April 24, 2004
Cho will graduate from high school a year early and will attend The Juilliard School of Music in August. Cho practices eight hours a day.

Hosting delights family

Philip Martin
April 23, 2004
Alan Chow

Chow performs at opening of MSIPC

Philip Martin
April 20, 2004

Contestants arrive for piano competition

Philip Martin
April 20, 2004

Contestants find difficulty with traveling to competition

Philip Martin
April 20, 2004
Virtuosos tickle ivory at biennial piano gala

Virtuosos tickle ivory at biennial piano gala

Philip Martin
April 18, 2004

Expert lectures on autonomy

Philip Martin
April 13, 2004

Biographer entertains students at lecture

Philip Martin
April 6, 2004
Tom Smith, freshman secondary education major, performs during the Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra concert on April 6.

Orchestra plays memorable concert

Philip Martin
April 6, 2004
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Coaches bring knife to gunfight

Philip Martin
April 6, 2004
David Ansley, Board Member

Gov. Holden commissions new member

Philip Martin
April 1, 2004

Instructors look to memorialize lost alumna

Philip Martin
April 1, 2004
Dr. Julio León, University President

University airing informercial on local television to attract prospective students

Philip Martin
March 31, 2004
Joe Thomas, junior secondary education major, performs "Rhapsody in Blue," as part of the orchestra´s concert Feb. 26.

Symphonic concert wows audience

Philip Martin
March 3, 2004
Herbert Brown, sophomore special education major, performs one of two songs he sang during the 12th annual Langston Hughes Celebration held Feb. 27. Brown sang "If I Can Help Somebody" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," as well as leading the audience in singing "Lift Ev´ry Voice and Sing" at the end of the celebration. Brown also performed some of his own poems at the celebration.

University remembers poetry, life of Hughes

Philip Martin
March 3, 2004
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Review Corner: Passion most beautiful movie ever made

Philip Martin
February 25, 2004

University prepares annual celebration for famous Joplin poet

Philip Martin
February 25, 2004
Sarah Cunningham, admissions recruiter, graduated from Southern in May 2003 and now works in the admissions office.

University graduate returns to recruit prospective students

Philip Martin
February 25, 2004

Department moves closer to accreditation

Philip Martin
February 18, 2004

Students raise funds for center

Philip Martin
February 18, 2004
Raven Bartell, senior criminal justice major, practices a move on Aaron Marruto, senior criminal justice major.

Class teaches students self-defense skills

Philip Martin
February 11, 2004
Jenna Muter, sophomore nursing major, walks a line while wearing drinking glasses. The event was held in conjunction with Healthy Relationships Week in the Billingsly Student Center.

Southern gives healthy relations

Philip Martin
February 11, 2004
Dr. Julio León, University President

University continues goals of original Board of Regents

Philip Martin
February 11, 2004
Melissa Adamson, freshman business major, works on her speed reading assignment in the Learning Center computer lab.

Speeding students open books, prepare for classroom settings

Philip Martin
February 4, 2004
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Abortion denies lives of thousands

Philip Martin
January 28, 2004
Heather Hilton, sophomore nursing major, works during the Foundation´s Phonathon.

Can you hear me now

Philip Martin
January 28, 2004
Julie Blackford-Director of Student Activities

Dropouts plague pageant

Philip Martin
January 28, 2004
Dr. Betsy Griffin - Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Enrollment figures fall from 2003

Philip Martin
January 21, 2004
Head football coach John Ware talks with community members during a meet-and-greet session at Young Gymnasium, Jan. 17. Ware replaced former coach Bill Cooke in a nationwide search.

Southern hires former Truman head coach

Philip Martin
January 21, 2004
Hiram Ocasio, junior guard, takes the ball down the court Jan. 21 against the Southwest Baptist University game. Ocasio moved up to second in all-time steals in Missouri Southern history.

Ocasio places second in steals list

Philip Martin
January 21, 2004
Joplin resident Roy Peterson got a tattoo of Three Rivers Stadium after attending a game at the stadium before it was replaced with Heinz Field.

Love of team leads Joplin resident to decorate house, self

Philip Martin
December 10, 2003
Junior guard Jeremy Jones races past a St. Gregory´s University guard Dec. 6. The Lions defeated the Cavaliers, 93-70.

Men’s b-ball tie school record with 15 three-pointers scored

Philip Martin
December 10, 2003

Men’s cross country overcomes sickness, injury to place fourth

Philip Martin
November 12, 2003
Senior Rachel McGowan will be competing with the rest of the women´s cross country team at the NCAA Division II National Championships Nov. 21. This is the first time the team will compete at nationals.

Team fulfills goal of berth in nationals

Philip Martin
November 12, 2003
Matt Cameron plays a trumpet solo during the Missouri Southern Jazz Band Concert. This year´s performance featured special guest soloist Michael Spiro.

Jazz orchestra premieres original Latin score

Philip Martin
November 12, 2003
Head men´s cross country coach Tom Rutledge dyed his hair green after the Lions won the conference. Rutledge coaches junior Joel Standeford in preparation for NCAA Division II South Central Regional.

Men’s X-country captures fourth straight title

Philip Martin
October 29, 2003

Women’s cross country takes on regional schools for national trip

Philip Martin
October 29, 2003
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Victory possible with fan support

Philip Martin
October 21, 2003

Board makes plans for deadbeat grads

Philip Martin
October 21, 2003

Teams run to championship race

Philip Martin
October 14, 2003

Homecoming turns into heartbreaking loss

Philip Martin
October 12, 2003

BREAKING NEWS: Cooke resigns as head coach

Philip Martin
October 12, 2003

Women’s X-country takes first at Rolla

Philip Martin
October 7, 2003

Women’s soccer looks to break losing streak

Philip Martin
October 7, 2003

Men’s cross country team strives for fourpeat

Philip Martin
October 7, 2003
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Rudy still greatest sport film of all time

Philip Martin
October 7, 2003

Softball team prepares for weekend tournaments

Philip Martin
September 30, 2003
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Champions are different for many

Philip Martin
September 30, 2003
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

‘Man in Black’s’ life worth more respect

Philip Martin
September 23, 2003

Lions look for first win of season

Philip Martin
September 23, 2003
Mothershed overcomes obstacles of life, football

Mothershed overcomes obstacles of life, football

Philip Martin
September 23, 2003
Junior forward Adam Skiermont attempts to steal the ball away from a Quincy University midfielder on Sept. 14.

First win remains elusive for Lions

Philip Martin
September 16, 2003

Golf team goes for the hole, misses by close shot at tourney

Philip Martin
September 16, 2003
Philip MartinEditor Emeritus

Student support lost on athletics

Philip Martin
September 16, 2003

Miners dig up tie against Lions

Philip Martin
September 16, 2003
Jackie Gallagher, junior outside hitter, moved from the University of Idaho to Missouri Southern.

Gallagher makes journey to Joplin

Philip Martin
September 16, 2003

Men’s team races toward stampede

Philip Martin
September 9, 2003

Team loses two matches at tourney

Philip Martin
September 9, 2003
An illustration comparison of the old (left) shows the old turf of sand and the new turf made of microfibers with ground rubber underneath.

Stadium gains new look for year

Philip Martin
September 2, 2003
Freshman quarterback Garrett Taylor runs through a practice play Sept. 3 at Hughes Stadium.

Lions pass loss by Warriors, look to NSU

Philip Martin
September 2, 2003
Trevor Wachsman

Coaches seek new challenges

Philip Martin
April 30, 2003

Pre-enrollment figures decline for fall 2003

Philip Martin
April 29, 2003
Philip Martin

It’s time to honor Gross

Philip Martin
April 23, 2003

Tennis team serves up fifth at championships

Philip Martin
April 23, 2003

New surface on way for next season

Philip Martin
April 23, 2003
Dima (far right) who served as the interpreter for the week spends time with a group of children from the local school.

Group helps children in Russian village

Philip Martin
April 23, 2003
Jackson Johnston received three gold medals at the Special Olympics April 12.

Athlete wins three medals

Philip Martin
April 16, 2003
Sheryl Posch returns a shot during the April 14 match against Lincoln University. The Lady Lions lost 7-2; their record is 5-11.

Lady Lions suffer loss to Lincoln Tigers

Philip Martin
April 16, 2003
The Southern Jazz Orchestra performs "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" by Duke Ellington for a full house in Webster Hall Auditorium April 15.

Brass instruments dominate concert

Philip Martin
April 15, 2003
Marty Yust

Treatment key in drug court

Philip Martin
April 9, 2003
Anti-war demonstrators gather around the flagpole in a protest for peace while a pro-war rally takes place 50 feet away.

War rally combines protest, support

Philip Martin
April 8, 2003
Philip Martin

Sports common bond for cultures, countries

Philip Martin
April 8, 2003

Tennis faults in match

Philip Martin
April 8, 2003
Lacey McMunn hits the ball during the March 30 match against Washburn University. The Lady Lions travel to Tahlequah on Friday and Saturday.

Women plan to play hard at tournament

Philip Martin
April 2, 2003

VanDeusen accepts position at CMSU

Philip Martin
April 2, 2003

Football program sees turf dream come true

Philip Martin
April 2, 2003
Philip Martin

People should think before they speak

Philip Martin
April 2, 2003

Stadium nearly reaches goal

Philip Martin
March 5, 2003

Southern faults in tournament

Philip Martin
March 5, 2003
Amy Stredney of Missouri Southern works to defeat Jackie Gilmore of Cowley County Community College during a singles game at the Millennium Tennis and Fitness Club. Southern collected a 5-4 win over CCCC.

Tennis team serves up first win

Philip Martin
February 26, 2003
Kim McMunn, left, with her daughter, Lacey, has returned to college after 25 years. She plays on the Lady Lions tennis team. The tennis season starts at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Sports mom joins tennis team

Philip Martin
February 19, 2003
Philip Martin

Sports: separate but still unequal

Philip Martin
February 12, 2003
The Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra plays the closing song during the Four-State Jazz Festival Feb. 1 in Taylor Auditorium. The Jazz Orchestra will next perform April 15.

Bands pull clean sweep, take home one ratings

Philip Martin
February 5, 2003
Jake Long, freshman linebacker, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 18.

Long’s struggle leads to victory

Philip Martin
January 29, 2003

Player keeps quiet about dismissal

Philip Martin
January 22, 2003

Project punting for funds

Philip Martin
January 22, 2003
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