When Dr. Natalie Grecu strode into her Nonverbal Communication class a couple of years ago, she observed a weird difference with her students. They were all sharply dressed in blazers, a bizarre occurrence for the final day of class. Little did Grecu know, this had been planned in advance.
On March 26, Missouri Southern’s Board of Governors held an open session conference call to briefly discuss the University’s efforts to combat COVID-19 and recent campus updates.
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Colleen McCain Nelson visited Missouri Southern to speak to college students and faculty about the ins and outs of covering politics in her presentation titled: “Politics and the Press: Testing the Trump Playbook in 2020.”
Up until a few weeks ago, local businesses were functioning regularly. When the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended social and physical distancing due to COVID-19, businesses had to adjust accordingly. Read more
In March, the White House set guidelines for Americans to follow in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. They restricted the congregation of groups larger than 250. This was later revised to 50, and then again to 10. Read more
In partnership with City of Joplin officials, Freeman Health Systems and Mercy Hospital have created a COVID-19 call center open to the community, as well as a drive-thru testing location. The drive-thru testing site is located at the Thousand Oaks Imagining Center on 1905 West 32nd Street.… Read more
In an effort to promote a safe space for people to come together. James and Kelsey Sowa have established Flicker: Bar & Arcade, a retro arcade bar located at 102 N Main St. Read more
The race for the White House is underway and heating up all the time. As of this week, both Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Michael Bloomburg have dropped out as Democratic candidates. There are currently four candidates on the Democratic ticket for the upcoming primaries. Read more
After Jennifer Lopez’s pole dancing performance at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, a lot of people have been talking, and it hasn’t all been positive. Many parents are concerned about their children being exposed to things of that nature and are shaming her for choosing to pole dance durin… Read more
Bookhouse Cinema, located at 715 East Broadway, is the place to view the most recent independent, arthouse and under the radar films. Read more
Tonight, 11 women take on the journey of enraged, enslaved and outraged women who explore what it means to have a vagina. The Dream Theatre Co. will perform its last showing of The Vagina Monologues. Read more
Students have a delicious new dining option whenever spending time downtown. Hubba’s Hideout Tacos and Tiki Bar, located at 106 S. Main St, offers an adventurous new take on traditional tacos. Read more
When people of the Joplin community turn on the television, they can turn to KGCS for its programs. Read more
Joplin Little Theatre (JTL) presents Death Trap, a two-act comedic thriller holding the title for longest running Broadway installment of its genre. Death Trap, written by Ira Levin, is a play inside of a play with many twists, turns and even some blood. Read more
Missouri Southern welcomed the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team to the Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium on Saturday Jan. 18 at noon for their annual Cardinals Caravan. Children under 14 were able to receive tickets to later get autographs from Cardinals representatives. Read more
Local artist, John Coleman, is the founder and sole operator of Joplin’s brand new Create N Sip Studios. Occupying the corner of 3rd Street, his downtown venue is part of a growing list of evening entertainment spots all within walking distance from Main Street.As he was formerly affiliated … Read more
Joplin’s Golden Paw Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is gearing up for their annual Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Golden Paw’s Fall Festival is a family-oriented event, which features different activities such as face painting, vendor booths, a pet costume contest and eve… Read more
Julie Joplin Magazine will host Joplin’s first ever women’s arts and music festival: JulieFest. JulieFest will be begin at 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 on the 500 block of Joplin Avenue and features multiple women’s bands and artisans. Read more
The Joplin Empire Market will be hosting their second night market of the year titled “S’mores and Pours” on Oct. 19 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in the Empire Market Festival Courtyard. Read more
Bearded Lady Roasters, located at 218 S. Main St. in Joplin, is a local coffee shop that offers a wide variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, lemonade, and cold nitro brew. The shop also serves pastries supplied by a local bakery. Read more
KCGS will celebrate 35 years of operation during homecoming weekend. Starting with a social at 6:30 p.m., an event honoring this milestone will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 in Connor Ballroom. Read more
In April of 2018, Holly and Bradley Crane opened Joplin’s only independent movie theater. The property was founded on Historic Route 66 in East Town and the couple could not turn their heads away from the opportunity. Read more
The Ronald McDonald House hosted the seventh annual Big Red Show Run on Saturday Sept. 7. Read more
Missouri Southern graduate Jaclyn Kidd has continued advocating for women’s rights by continuing to share her “Safety in Numbers” exhibit across the community. Read more
Carol Stark, 61, Executive Editor of The Globe, died Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO after an extensive battle with cancer. Read more
Vivian Vu is remembered by friends as someone kindhearted, generous, and open to meeting new people. Read more
Across the United States minimum wage is a pressing topic. Read more
In recent years, people spread awareness of sexual assault and rape culture. Along with social media movements and marches, students at Missouri Southern’s campus have hosted a Take Back the Night event. Read more
Officials with the Missouri Southern’s Harrison and June Kash International Film Society and Joplin’s Bookhouse Cinema recently joined together to create a film festival of “on the road” movies. Read more
Changes keep coming. This Missouri Southern football program has seen a surplus of changes the past few seasons, and they aren’t done yet. Read more
On the morning of Saturday, Oct. 27, a group of faith leaders gathered to discuss “Religion and Health Issues” at the Joplin Interfaith Coalition (JIC) panel in the Islamic Society of Joplin. Read more
There’s nothing better than walking into Regal Northstar Stadium, and the aroma of delicious and buttery popcorn hits you like a ton of bricks, but add an action-packed, thriller like Peppermint, and you may have a run for your money. Read more
If we have had a conversation, you may have noticed how frequently I nod. Watch me. I look like a bobblehead when I’m listening. Read more
On the heels of dozens of programs and clubs that had to be cut or reduced as a result of Gov. Eric Greitens’ budget cuts for the 2018 fiscal year, Missouri Southern stands to be forced to cut even more programs if the governor’s budget proposal for 2019 is passed. Read more
Missouri governor Eric Greitens made national headlines last week when he was indicted on charges of felony invasion of privacy and booked in his hometown of St. Louis. The charges stem from allegations that he photographed a woman with whom he was having an affair in a state of partial nudi… Read more
Gov. Eric Greitens’ proposed 10 percent cut to Missouri’s higher education budget for the 2019 fiscal year has university administrators concerned for the future of their schools, and Missouri Southern President Dr. Alan Marble is no exception. Marble has made several trips to Jefferson City… Read more
Missouri Southern State University will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the former Mission Hills estate in Joplin with a formal rededication of the campus at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Read more
On the first day of classes in Fall 1967, President Leon Billingsly and Dr. Paul Shipman, vice president for business affairs, watched the cars stream in and fill up the main parking lot – the only parking lot at the time. They were worried there was not enough parking. Read more
The Friendly Immigrant is a registered student organization which is made up of immigrants and people who support the mission to advocate for immigrants’ access to education. They recently held a forum to inform the community about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Read more
With the winter months upon us winter fashions are in full force. As college students, especially men, affordable options are more appealing, but where exactly might we look for those options? Read more
On January 10, 2017, Missouri Southern announced David and Debra Humphreys donated a $1 million scholarship to the Missouri Southern Foundation. A total of $100,000 will be divided amongst eligible students each year for a 10-year span. Eligibility requires a major in biology, physical scien… Read more
With cold weather upon us, winter fashions are here! Joplin’s very own women’s consignment store, My Sister’s Closet, may become your new favorite destination for stocking up on sweaters and scarves for that perfect #SweaterWeather Instagram post. Read more
For many, October brings with it a sense of excitement and imminent holiday fun. A surprisingly pleasing spooky feel fills the air of the crisp October nights, and even the most ardent lovers of Halloween aren’t exempt from the nervous alertness that walking across a dark parking… Read more
On Sept. 20 2016 in Charlotte, N.C an unarmed, African-American man Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by police. After the shooting the city of Charlotte rioted the streets. Unlike Charlotte, Tulsa, remained at peace when news broke that Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby shot and killed… Read more
According to new Missouri state law, citizens will no longer need permits to carry concealed weapons as of January 1, 2017. The bill that makes it legal, Missouri Senate Bill 656, was originally vetoed by Gov. Jay Nixon on June 27, but the state Senate overrode his decision on Sept. 14. Read more
The month of October 2016 marks the fiftieth anniversary for Carthage, Missouri’s Annual Maple Leaf Festival. Held every year in October, the Carthage Chamber of Commerce works to provide a fun-filled month of entertainment and events for the citizens of the city and members of the surroundi… Read more
