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February 10, 2023
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Missouri’s largest school district yet to adopt four-day weeks
February 8, 2023
The Billingsly Student Center is scheduled to be renovated for the first time since 2001.
Missouri Southern launches Lions Forward campaign
December 4, 2022
Prepare for the polls
Prepare for the polls
October 25, 2022
Tailgate parties with alcohol now allowed on campus
Tailgate parties with alcohol now allowed on campus
October 6, 2022
Lisa Olliges poses for her first portrait as the General Manager of KGCS-TV.
Olliges Named New Head of KGCS-TV
September 15, 2022
Lacy Stokes drives past the UCM defender during the MIAA championship game on Sunday, March 5th at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO.
Women’s basketball makes it to the NCAA tournament.
March 9, 2023
After practice, members of the womens soccer team huddle on Oct. 6, 2022. Senior Riley Lever, SAAC President, initiated the adoption process of The Bandana Project on MSSUs campus for all students.
Leading on, off the field: Bandana Project provides mental health support
February 17, 2023
MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations
MSSU athletics hit with probation, sanctions after self-reported NCAA violations
February 15, 2023
Photo of the finish line at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course
Cross Country Set to Compete in Regionals on Home Course
November 18, 2022
Director of Athletics Rob Mallory speaks at the 2022 All-Athlete Banquet.
Director of Athletics focuses on key initiatives to support athletes, community
October 11, 2022
Jermaine Young Jr brings down Lincoln quarterback Zamar Brake for a loss on Saturday, at Fred G Hughes Stadium, in Joplin, MO
Lions Dominate Blue Tigers on Homecoming
October 11, 2022
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The price of being a broke college kid
December 7, 2022
Griner should be released
Griner should be released
October 31, 2022
Why students should vote
Why students should vote
October 25, 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
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Managing Editor Lakin Adams’ puppy, Daisy, enjoys chewing on a toy Wednesday evening. Adams says men have trouble multi-tasking as her fiance won’t let the dog roam about.

[Photo] Puppy parenting proves male flaws

September 11, 2012
University President Bruce Speck sings with the Joplin Rotary Club Aug. 6. The song was cited by Faculty Senate President Roger Chelf as a major grievance in the ad hoc committees preliminary report on a vote of no confidence.

[Photo] UNDER FIRE: Chelf seeks to keep report private

September 16, 2009
Vivian León speaks to friends and supporters of the MSIPC at the competitions final trip to New York.

[Photo] MSIPC director’s retirement marks end of 20-year program

October 23, 2008
Pakistan a familiar destination for Edwards

[Photo] Pakistan a familiar destination for Edwards

April 27, 2008
Senior Ben Perry was named individual winner of the Kansas City Intercollegiate Tournament on Monday after a school-record of 66.

[Photo] Perry’s 66 earns title

April 9, 2008
A group of area college students worked over spring break to rebuild parts of New Orleans devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Once in New Orleans, students were joined in their efforts by groups from elsewhere.

[Photo] Trip to New Orleans more than vacation

March 26, 2008
The Missouri chapter of beard-growers on their road trip to Nashville.

[Photo] Photo Competition gets ‘hairy’

March 5, 2008
Mary Helen Harutun receives the Lion Hearted Award in 2006. Harutun passed away Feb. 23.

[Photo] University, Joplin area say goodbye to icon

March 5, 2008
Signs go up on the newly named Ruth I. Kolpin studios. Kolpin is a long-time supporter of KGCS-TV.

[Photo] Kolpin gift to help KGCS-TV go digital

February 27, 2008
Hwang Bay in Vietnam is one of the sights to be visited by a class slated for summer 2008. The trip will be led by Dr. Steven Wagner, associate professor of history.

[Photo] Class to explore cultural life, natural beauty of Vietnam

February 13, 2008
Anna Ritzman, Mariya Gavrilova, and Elizabeth Drake pose with Governor Matt Blunt during their trip to the Governors Leadership Forum in Jefferson City. During the trip students toured the Governors Mansion, a prison, and the Missouri Supreme Court.

[Photo] Southern students travel to Jefferson City for conference, leadership training

February 6, 2008
(From Front) Min-Young Kim, violinist, Kyu-Young Kim, violinist, Raman Ramakrishnan, cellist, and Jessica Thompson, violist, will be performing Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church and at Webster Hall at 11 a.m. on Feb. 16. The concerts are sponsored by Pro Musica.

[Photo] International group to perform

February 6, 2008
MISSION IMPROVABLE

MISSION IMPROVABLE

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January 30, 2008
Issac and Ormond enjoy a meal in their new clothes at George Achibras house the day after their rescue from Lake Volta.

[Photo] Children rescued from hard labor

October 17, 2007
The womens cross country team gathers at the race in Arkansas.

[Photo] Women fare well at Arkansas, get ready for big home meet

September 12, 2007
Senior defensive end BJ Russow shows off the new home uniforms. The new uniforms were ordered after the unveiling of the new athletic logo in the summer.

[Photo] A WHOLE NEW LOOK

August 29, 2007
Pound celebrates 10 years at University

Pound celebrates 10 years at University

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April 11, 2007
Tatiana Tessman, 2006 MSIPC winner, performs with the Southern Symphony Orchestra April 5 in Taylor Auditorium.

[Photo] Tessman returns to Southern, performs to area

April 11, 2007
Tatiana Tessman, 2006 MSICP winner, signs autographs for children at College Heights April 4. Tessman also signed the bald head of one of the students. After Tessman performed, the students were allowed to ask questions.

[Photo] Families open doors for visitors

April 11, 2007
Joplin resident Bianca Pureheart has been performing in the adult industry for more than two years.

[Photo] APTITUDE for the ADULT

April 11, 2007
Junior forward Deonte Cox will be leaving the team this off-season. Cox led the Lions in scoring last season.

[Photo] Deonte Cox to leave team

April 11, 2007
Holley Goodnight, coordinator of new student programs, and Julie Blackford smile at a Natural High Week event.

[Photo] Faculty, staff members leaving

April 4, 2007
A general preview to the Steve & Barrys store. The store is scheduled to reside in Northpark Mall this summer. Steve & Barrys carries the largest collection of collegiate-licensed apparel in the nation, with more than 350 licenses to choose from and a wide variety of products.

[Photo] Steve & Barry’s awaits opening at Northpark

April 4, 2007
Amber Willis, senior nursing major gives a BVI citizen a physcial at a clinic

[Photo] Educational adventure

March 28, 2007
Jessica Selby shows off her second-place trophy from the NCAA Division II indoor track championships.

[Photo] Indoor season ends, outdoor kicks off

March 28, 2007
Ryan Clifford is the leader of the Dave Mathews Tribute Band.

[Photo] Tribute band to perform at Kitchen Pass

February 28, 2007
One of the pots on display with the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at Kansas Citys Union Station. Southerns History Club will be visiting the exhibit March 24.

[Photo] Students to visit Dead Sea Scrolls

February 28, 2007
Southern guard India Wood passes around an Emporia State University defender. The women defeated Emporia State 72-49 and the men fell 73-72 in the Feb. 7 games.

[Photo] Lions in 7th place as season winds down

February 14, 2007
T.J. Britton, guard, goes up for a shot against SBU in the Feb. 10 game.

[Photo] Lions look to pounce on Northwest Bearcats

February 14, 2007
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[Photo] Trip shines light on Pakistan

January 31, 2007
The Ben Miller Band performs every Monday at the Kitchen Pass.

[Photo] Local band plays to benefit friend

January 24, 2007
Internet classes remain online despite weather

[Photo] Internet classes remain online despite weather

January 24, 2007
6-year-old Wilsey.

[Photo] Worthy cause behind art trip

January 24, 2007
James Kesinger passed away Nov. 1 after being attacked by an advanced and quick-moving form of liver cancer. Kesinger was a general studies major.

[Photo] Friends, family remember life of father, student

November 9, 2006
Tatiana Tessman, a Russian pianist and winner of the Missouri Southern International Piano Competition, performs Oct. 9 in Carnegie Hall.

[Photo] Southern treasures Tessman’s key talent

October 18, 2006
Assistant professor of Spanish James Kilpatrick and his wife, Christy, with two of their three new children shortly after their birth. The triplets were delivered Sept. 7 by Caesarean section around 8 a.m.

[Photo] Instructor, wife welcome triplets

September 27, 2006
Members of Kufara perform at the Festival of Friends in Carthage. Kufara, meaning to be joyful plays traditional African music incorporating marimbas, hoshos and mbiras.

[Photo] Kufara brings Africa, new sounds to Webster

September 20, 2006
In the Discover Scuba class, a Missouri Southern student practices the basics of diving in the Southern pool.

[Photo] Dive into Kinesiology 101

September 20, 2006
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott led a marriage seminar Sept. 9 at the Fairview Christian Church.

[Photo] Alliance improves marriages

September 13, 2006
Lions running back Ronnell Newman fights for additional yardage against the Harding (Ark.) University Defense. Newman had 24 yards rushing.

[Photo] Lions start season 2-0, await Bearcats

September 13, 2006
Sen. Gary Nodler (R-Joplin), left; Board of Governors Chairman Dwight Douglas; and University President Julio León announce progress toward the proposed health sciences building Sept. 6 in the Billingsly Student Center. The University stands to receive $19 million from the sale of MOHELA assets.

[Photo] Proposed health sciences building moves closer to reality

September 6, 2006
Proposed health sciences building moves closer to reality

Proposed health sciences building moves closer to reality

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September 6, 2006
Rapper leaves editor wanting more

[Photo] Rapper leaves editor wanting more

August 30, 2006
Tatiana Tessman, Russian MSIPC contestant, received first place in the senior division of the competition and will play before an audience in Carnegie Hall in New York on Oct. 9. She performed April 28 in Taylor Auditorium at the Gala Concert.

[Photo] Week-long piano competition finishes on high note

May 3, 2006
Two hijackers wait for the signal from their leader to storm the cockpit and take control of the aircraft.

[Photo] Film relives 9-11 events

May 3, 2006
The Ben Miller Band plays at Fat Pats. Left to right Scott Leeper (washtub bass), Doug Dicharry (washboard) and Ben Miller (slide guitar/vocals). The Ben Miller Band will play on campus for finals madness or Southernpalooza on May 10.

[Photo] Southernpalooza brings local bands to campus for finals madness concert

May 3, 2006
Jazz tour raises funds for hurricane victims

Jazz tour raises funds for hurricane victims

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May 3, 2006
Dr. G.K. Renners book, In Pursuit of Excellence, will serve as the basis for the documentary on the history of Missouri Southern.

[Photo] Documentaries focus on Southern’s heritage

April 26, 2006
Bud Clark, music department head, and a choir of 48 students experienced the history of Vienna, Austria while performing in the St. Peters Cathedral.

[Photo] Conductor directs multilingual vocalists

April 12, 2006
Stone foundations kept the water in a canal-like flow to form a small lake on the northwest side of the farm. The stones were later pushed in to create a pond.

[Photo] University Pond sinks into controversy

April 5, 2006
The criminal justice department purchased a mobile crime scene investigation unit for student teaching. A dedication was held March 17.

[Photo] State-of-art mobile unit teaches students how to secure, process crime scenes

April 5, 2006
James Jordan acted in nearly 40 plays as a student at Southern.

[Photo] ACTION: Grad goes Hollywood

March 8, 2006
Dennis Weaver helped develop the Institute of Ecolonomics and was an active alumnus of Missouri Southern. He died Feb. 24 after battling cancer at age 81.

[Photo] Southern mourns death of alum, friend

March 1, 2006
The Garouttes with Madeleines Korean foster parents. The Garouttes said it was a good trip to learn more about their new daughters origins.

[Photo] Family adopts Korean child

March 1, 2006
Southeast Missouri State University President Kenneth Dobbins (seated, right) signs a cooperative masters degree program in criminal justice with University President Julio Leon Feb. 17. After the Coordinating Board for Higher Education approves the agreement, classes will begin as soon as the fall semester.

[Photo] Southern, SEMO sign agreement

February 22, 2006
Southern, SEMO sign agreement

Southern, SEMO sign agreement

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February 22, 2006
DJ Silver, Nellys personal DJ, will be playing at King Jack Bar and Grill in Carthage on Valentines Day

[Photo] Disc jockey takes spring break tour to Carthage

February 8, 2006
The new Blackboad updates include new look to the homepage.

[Photo] Blackboard receives several new features

February 8, 2006
Dr. Jim Maupin 1923 - 2006

[Photo] Retired dean of technology dies at 83

February 3, 2006
New publications arrive in Joplin to fill holes

[Photo] New publications arrive in Joplin to ‘fill holes’

February 1, 2006
Macon has earned two Grammy ballots for best rock song and best group or duo.

[Photo] Local band finds self on Grammy ballot

February 1, 2006
Residence directors add to Blaine, McCormick visiting hours

[Photo] Residence directors add to Blaine, McCormick visiting hours

February 1, 2006
Piano competition prepares documentary for publicity

[Photo] Piano competition prepares documentary for publicity

January 25, 2006
Dance club set to reopen doors soon

[Photo] Dance club set to reopen doors soon

January 25, 2006
Senior Michelle Yan Lius journy through life took her from her childhood home in the East, to a new life in the West.

[Photo] Change marks understanding in new journey

January 25, 2006
Local stations resolved conflict with cable provider over carrying signal

[Photo] Local stations resolved conflict with cable provider over carrying signal

January 25, 2006
Derek Mitchell, freshman computer forensics major (left), and Brian Gunnels, sophomore general business major, stire baked beans and ham for approximately 4,000 people a day near New Orleans.

[Photo] BSU travels to New Orleans to help victims

December 7, 2005
Senior Erin Click finished her career at Southern this season.

[Photo] Click exits career leading by example

December 7, 2005
The members of Frail have played on stages across the United States.

[Photo] Local band reaches out to area

November 9, 2005
Duane and Gwen Hunt return to Southern theatre reprising the roles of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner.

[Photo] Play returns to campus with original cast members

October 4, 2004
Band pursues success for richer or poorer

Band pursues success for richer or poorer

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April 28, 2004
Band pursues success for richer or poorer

Band pursues success for richer or poorer

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April 28, 2004
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.

[Photo] Weeklong competition ends, winner set to debut

April 28, 2004
Mac Kenney, junior French and sociology major, bottom left, Alice Ensor, junior communication and German major, second from left, sit with a group of young men in an abandoned temple.

[Photo] Trip allows peace search

March 10, 2004
Sen. Ken Jacob (D-Columbia) speaks out against dental bill.

[Photo] Senate bill seeks to modify dental standards

March 3, 2004
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