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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
November 26, 2024
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
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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Clark Tanksley clears the bar in the high jump,he placed 4th at 6-7 ½ , Friday at the Williams/Laptad Invitational in 2012.

[Photo] MSSU Invite kicks off indoor season

Nick Burnham
January 23, 2014
Sophomore Addie Mendwasser runs during the Southern Stampede.

[Photo] WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cross Country teams finish top of the conference tournament

Samantha Zoltanski
November 1, 2013
Lions guard Dysyan Malone goes up for a contested layup on Jan. 25.

[Photo] Women’s hoops drops 4th straight

Jeremy Thomas, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012
High jumper Clark Tanksley leaps  6’11” to take second place at the Missouri Southern Lions invitational on Saturday Jan. 28

[Photo] Indoor track squads shine, claim 4 titles in two-day home meet

Shelby Neubeck, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
A Missouri Southern women’s track & field athlete competes in the high jump at last weekend’s MSSU Invitational.

[Photo] Lions capture multiple wins at MSSU Invitational

Shelby Neubeck, Staff writer
January 26, 2012
Freshman guard Haley Weathers drives to the basket in a Jan. 18 game against NWMSU. Southern won 83-75.

[Photo] Lions drop home game with Jennies for second straight conference loss

Jeremy Thomas, Sports Editor
January 26, 2012
Former Missouri Southern mens’ basketball standout Skyler Bowlin is moved to tears by the support of the crowd on Senior Day.

[Photo] Former Lions great enjoying time as pro

Nathan Mills
December 8, 2011
Sophomore guard Marquis Addison drives to the basket in Southern’s Nov. 30 home game against TSU.

[Photo] No. 1 Lions upset by Griffons on road

Jordan Larimore
December 8, 2011
Missouri Southern guard Matt Everson drives towards the basket in the Lions’ MIAA opener against Truman Wednesday night.

[Photo] Southern earns nation’s No. 2 ranking

Jordan Larimore
December 1, 2011
Sophomore running back Steven Sumpter is brought to the ground by a slew of defenders in the Oct. 29 game against Northwest. The Lions were beaten 52-21.

[Photo] MINER’S BOWL XIV

Jordan Larimore
November 10, 2011
Lions shock MIAA, finish second

Lions shock MIAA, finish second

Willie Brown
November 10, 2011
Junior public relations major Sam Pogue runs in the Oct. 22. The Lions will compete in the Regional meet this weekend.

[Photo] Lions ready for regional meet

Jeremy Thomas
November 3, 2011
Lions host Livin' the Dream in exhibition, ready for regular season

Lions host Livin’ the Dream in exhibition, ready for regular season

Willie Brown
November 3, 2011
University President Bruce Speck stands with Interim Vice President for Development JoAnn Graffam at halftime of the One State, One Spirit Classics, announcing a new scholarship for graduates from the classes of 2011-13 at Joplin High School, McAuley Catholic High School, Thomas Jefferson and College Heights.

[Photo] New scholarship offered

Jordan Larimore
November 3, 2011
New scholarship offered

New scholarship offered

Willie Brown
November 3, 2011
Sophomore defender Dana Wilhelm fights for the ball against Ft. Hays’ Shelby Springer.

[Photo] Lions host Griffons after 4 MIAA wins

Jeremy Thomas
October 13, 2011
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2011 Homecoming queen hopes to work for government

Willie Brown
October 6, 2011
Missouri Western running back Michael Hill sprints past Southern defenders Demon Haire [24], Ryon Phillips [32] and CJ Broades [7].

[Photo] Griffons run past Southern, 35-23

Jordan Larimore
October 6, 2011
Junior wide receiver Landon Zerkel, of Webb City, sprints down the sidelines at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. This 92-yard touchdown was one of three for Zerkel as he racked up 193 receiving yards on his way to MIAA Football Athlete of the Week honors.

[Photo] Three named athletes of the week

Jordan Larimore
September 29, 2011
Senior quarterback Collin Howard fires a short pass to sophomore running back Steven Sumpter in last Saturday’s 56-14 win over Lincoln University. Sumpter scored three touchdowns.

[Photo] Lions try for 3 straight vs. Griffons

Jordan Larimore
September 29, 2011
Senior Michelle Dimza corrrals the ball in the Sept. 15 game against Southwest Baptist. Southern lost 2-1

[Photo] Soccer Lions host Truman, UCM

Jeremy Thomas
September 22, 2011
Casey Ball and Rachel Olinyk jump to defend a spike from a Southwest Baptist hitter on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Volleyball Lions beat PSU, host UCM

Sam Pogue
September 22, 2011
The men’s cross country team runs in a pack at the beginning of Wednesday’s dual meet held on Southern’s cross country course. The Lions beat PSU.

[Photo] Men best PSU in Wednesday’s dual meet

Jeremy Thomas
September 22, 2011
Marlee Tegenkamp, meet champion, runs in Wednesday’s dual meet with Pittsburg State.

[Photo] Tegenkamp finishes first, women beaten by Pittsburg State gorillas

Jeremy Thomas
September 22, 2011
Brett Abell pitches a complete-game shutout against Lincoln last weekend. Southern won the contest 4-0 on Sunday.

[Photo] Baseball team fights for MIAA berth

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
May 1, 2011
Skyler Bowlin celebrates the Lions MIAA championship clinching win on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Bowlin inked to pro deal

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
May 1, 2011
Senior right fielder Patrick Deao swings at a pitch in Southern’s home doubleheader it swept against PSU on April 12.

[Photo] Lions swept by UNO

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
April 24, 2011
Jessica Brooks watches a pitch come in high in an April 8 game Southern won 2-1.

[Photo] Southern sweeps Pitt, secures Sonic Trophy Series

Jeff Pinnell / Staff Writer
April 24, 2011
Grant Conrad, junior, pushes off the mound while pitching in last weekend’s four-game series with Washburn.

[Photo] Lions to face nationally ranked ESU

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
April 6, 2011
Missouri Southern left fielder Dane Kolkmeyer swings at a pitch during the Lions’ game with Augustana University on Feb. 27. Kolkmeyer went 1-3 in the 8-7 Southern non-conference victory.

[Photo] Baseball Lions host WU Ichabods

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
April 6, 2011
Pitcher Nicole Reed winds up to throw a pitch in the Mathis-Zenner Memorial Tournament. Southern went 2-2 in the tourney.

[Photo] Lions host twin-bill with UNO

Jeff Pinnell / Staff Writer
April 6, 2011
Breanna Volkmann attempts to slap-hit a pitch in last weekend's matchups with UNO. Southern was swept in the twin-bill.

[Photo] Softball Lions have ‘big weekend’ ahead

Jeff Pinnell / Staff Writer
April 6, 2011
Catcher Madison Reed prepares to throw the ball back to the pitcher in the Mathis-Zenner Memorial Tournament this weekend. Southern split the two-day event, 2-2.

[Photo] Softball splits Zenner tourney

Jeff Pinnell / Staff Writer
March 10, 2011
Sophomore guard Kelby Fritz makes a pass in the Lions’ Nov. 22 home game against Northeastern State University. Southern dropped its home-opener by a score of 67-50.

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops conference opener

Jeff Pinnell / Staff Writer
November 30, 2010
Rachel Olinyk and Elin Skei jump to block a ball in the Nov. 12 game against Southwest Baptist.

[Photo] Volleyball Lions just miss playoffs

Jeff Pinnell / Staff Writer
November 16, 2010
Lions quarterback Collin Howard hands off to fullback Anthon Aiono during Missouri Southern's 23-7 loss to Washburn on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Lions wrap up 4-7 campaign

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
November 16, 2010
Jason Adams sprints between defenders in Monday's 75-53 win.

[Photo] Men’s basketball starts undefeated, hosts Central Bible today

Jordan Larimore / Sports Editor
November 16, 2010
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