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There’s a specific kind of moment where you realize you’ve become the joke—and you didn’t even mean to be. It’s not something obvious or loud. It’s usually in a look, a laugh, or a reaction that suddenly makes you feel out of place. I was reminded of that while watching videos of Sabrina Carpenter reacting to a fan making a zaghrouta call, which, from what I
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The Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University recently hosted its annual Communication Awards, recognizing student work across public relations, television, radio, and journalism. The event highlighted student involvement in projects like the Southern Media Showcase, where public relations students helped organize and execute the even
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EMPORIA, Kan. — Top seeded and No. 7-ranked Missouri Southern softball (48-7) captured the 2026 MIAA Tournament Championship with a 4-1 victory over No. 6 seed Rogers State (36-19) Saturday afternoon at Trusler Stadium. MSSU earned its sixth MIAA Tournament title in program history and its first since 2001. The Lions competed in the MIAA Tournament Champions
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I was never supposed to stay. Before starting college, I had always imagined myself in a bigger place- somewhere with more going on, more to choose from, and more chances to try new things. Staying in a small town just never really matched that vision. It wasn’t that I didn’t like it, but I’ve always felt like there’s too much out there to experience to...
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Beginning in April of 2024, both MSSU’s faculty and students have closely observed the construction of the Roy Blunt Health Science building. Over the course of two years, the building has quickly taken shape, signifying the beginning of a new future for MSSU’s health students. Linda Eis, MSSU’s Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Dean Van Galen, president of t
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When was the last time you thought of Beanie Babies? How about Pokémon Cards? If I think hard enough, I think I can still remember the tight squeeze of a SillyBand against my wrist. A column of rainbow rubber once displayed along my forearms, comically taking the form of a lopsided dinosaur or ice cream cone. In third grade, a SillyBand was like a bar of gol
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Since its introduction in 1997, Missouri Southern State University has consistently dedicated its fall semesters towards cultural exploration. Each year, the fall semester is themed around a specific country, encouraging global learning opportunities across campus. This cultural appreciation spans outside the classrooms as well, and MSSU has shown consistent
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Beginning in 2024, the city of Joplin has implemented the use of Flock surveillance. Flock LPR readers, or license-plate capturing cameras, are currently being used in the city as an investigative aid for the Joplin Police Department. Since its introduction, Flock has been a subject of discourse. Regarding the data captured by this technology, naturally, com
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Sometimes I wish I could be a dog. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against being human, but sometimes I honestly feel like life hates me. It happens a lot when my mind won’t shut up or when I get stressed doing schoolwork. That’s when I look at my dog, comfortably lying on her back, completely happy and worry-free, even...
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Students participating in the Spring and Summer 2026 commencement ceremony at Missouri Southern can expect an organized process, ongoing support and multiple resources to ensure a smooth experience on the day of the event, according to the Office of the Register. The ceremony will take place at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, marking a return to the
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