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Loud music brings ringing to ears

Experts say turning up volume could lead to hearing damage

Imagine putting on a pair of headphones and listening to the sound of a jet taking off. That's probably not something you would want to do. However, a number of college students do it anyway. Some young people listen to music at a volume level of 120 decibels, which is the sound equivalent of a jet engine, Yale professor Peter Rabinowitz said in the British Medical Journal.

SGA hosts first campus-wide yardsale

Table proceeds go to Ozarks Greenway, students benefit too

by Nic Stogsdill in News

Students were allowed to hawk leftovers from this semester at the first campus yard sale Saturday. The Student Government Association hosted the event, which took place in the parking lot across from the Plaster Sports Complex from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. SGA rented out tables for students to use at $3 per table, with the proceeds for table rentals going to Ozarks Greenway.

'Nightmare on Elm Street' keeps scaring

by Karman Bowers in Features

Don't fall asleep, or Freddy Krueger will kill you. But only if you told on him when you were five and your parents and all of your friends' parents cornered him in a building and set him on fire. The re-imagining of the 1980s horror classic, "A Nightmare on Elm Street," delivers scares and a new Freddy for the modern audience.

Ricks' R&B ritual

Superstitions sweep MSU Athletics

by Jon Poorman in Sports

Before every basketball game, junior guard Nafis Ricks sits in the Bears locker room, focused on the task ahead of him. As part of his pre-game routine, he listens to some R&B music, intending to relax his mind before he takes the court. "I just really meditate and put some music on," Ricks said.

Freshman McCann's collision course

6'2" defender brings background, strength and size to lacrosse

by Benjamen Loewnau in Sports

Opposing teams have come to expect a tough contest when they play the Missouri State lacrosse team. What they might not expect is becoming familiar with the force of one defenseman in particular, freshman Brian McCann. The sounds of the collisions resemble a car crash with the colliding pads and the banging of the metal lacrosse sticks.

Soccer tournament raises relief efforts for Haiti

by Adam Hammons in Sports

Soccer is a sport that can unify the world, and at Missouri State, six teams were brought together last Saturday in the name of relief for Haiti. The soccer tournament was open to students, faculty and even the Springfield community. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BREAKING NEWS: Dr. James Cofer selected as 10th president

by Greg Edwards in News

By Greg Edwards The Standard In a unanimous decision, the Missouri State University Board of Governors named James Cofer as Missouri State's 10th president Friday at the Plaster Student Union Theater. "He [Cofer] just really fit the package," said Board of Governors Chairman Brian Hammons.… 6 Comments

108 reasons 'Lost' will be remembered

by Sarah Bennett in Features

It's here. The end of "Lost." After six years of frustratingly fantastic cliffhangers and long hours of theorizing, the two-and-a-half-hour season finale is finally here. For many fans, this event is as dreaded as it is anticipated. Heading into the final hours, fans aren't too crazy about the Sideways storyline, and the recent answer-laden, mythology-heavy episode "Across the Sea" divided the show's devoted fan base.… Post the First Comment

First pres. candidate visits campus

Committee will announce names of candidates a day in advance

by Geoff Pickle in News

One of the four finalists for the position as next president of the university was named Saturday, and the three others will be announced about a day before each of their respective interviews. The presidential search committee announced Thomas Keon, the University of Central Florida dean of the college of business administration, as the first candidate to be interviewed.… Post the First Comment

Students box homelessness

Co-ed honors fraternity raises money for Habitat for Humanity

by Greg Edwards in News

Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed national honor fraternity, raised more than $200 from April 30 through April 31 for Habitat for Humanity during their annual event, Sleep Out for the Homeless. "Sleep Out for the Homeless was a great success this year," said Brittany Norton, the fraternity's service chair.… 4 Comments

Fraternity moving into new house

by Bridget Rapp in News

The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) welcomed visitors to their newly remodeled, first-ever fraternity house Monday. Located on Elm Street, the house shows renovations inside and out. The outside renovations will be completed in about a month, said Jason Stavely, president of Phi Gamma Delta.… Post the First Comment

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