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MSSU Department of Communication students were honored during the 2026 Comm Awards, held April 29 in the department's new IDEAS Lab.
Communications Awards Highlight Student Achievement
May 12, 2026
The 2026 MIAA Conference Champion MSSU Lions Softball Team, following their 4-1 championship win over Rogers State.
No. 7 MSSU Softball Wins MIAA Championship
May 11, 2026
The sun shines on the Roy Blunt Health Science and Innovation Center. April 18, 2026
The Future is Now: The Roy Blunt Health Science Building Nears Completion
May 11, 2026
Downtown Joplin is one of many areas where Flock cameras could be located.
Flock Update: DeFlock Joplin Provides an Alternative Perspective on City Surveillance
May 8, 2026
Students receive their diploma covers at the commencement ceremony May 10, 2025
Missouri Southern Shares Details for 2026 Commencement
April 29, 2026
Overturned silver SUV on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Two Vehicles Collide On Campus
April 22, 2026
The 2026 MIAA Conference Champion MSSU Lions Softball Team, following their 4-1 championship win over Rogers State.
No. 7 MSSU Softball Wins MIAA Championship
May 11, 2026
Nathan Reynolds (left) and Logan Carnes (right) attending the MIAA conference in Kansas City
Student Broadcasters Report from Kansas City
April 14, 2026
The Director’s Cut: Stoicism on Skates
The Director’s Cut: Stoicism on Skates
March 26, 2026
Missouri Southern Names New Head Soccer Coach
Missouri Southern Names New Head Soccer Coach
February 26, 2026
Fans who attend the Caravan will have opportunities to not only meet and get autographs from players, but also to get Cardinals home game vouchers. (Photo provided)
Cardinals Caravan Tour Stars Announced Including Fredbird
January 7, 2026
Senior wide receiver Draper Parker, during the Western Missouri game held Oct. 25 (Photo provided by MSSU Athletics)
Lions Stand Tall Once Upon a Pride
October 28, 2025
La Nueva: Unfamiliar
La Nueva: Unfamiliar
May 18, 2026
La Nueva: Small Towns VS. Big Cities
La Nueva: Small Towns VS. Big Cities
May 11, 2026
The Director's Cut: Do You Really Need More Than One?
The Director’s Cut: Do You Really Need More Than One?
May 10, 2026
La Nueva: If I Were A Dog
La Nueva: If I Were A Dog
May 4, 2026
La Nueva: Pretty Privilege in the Classroom
La Nueva: Pretty Privilege in the Classroom
April 27, 2026
La Nueva: Why We are All Burned Out Before 21
La Nueva: Why We are All Burned Out Before 21
April 20, 2026
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Gumby fights MD

Gumby fights MD

Curtis Almeter • February 10, 2012

A Kappa Alpha member dressed as Gumby bashes in the side of a car in the parking lot of Missouri Southern State University’s campus. Kappa Alpha Delta Pi chapter raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy...

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