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Friends mourn the loss of MSU student

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Friends remember Missouri State student Nathanael Perkins, who died in a single-vehicle car accident Feb. 20, as a warm, funny and loving person who could befriend anyone. A visitation was held Tuesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home.

"He was the kind of guy who would just burst through the door and light up the room," said Tanna Feldman, who met Perkins when they attended Drury University together.

Nietzel and deans talk money issues

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Gov. Jay Nixon's plans to cut $50 million from the state's budget for higher education could increase to $70 million, which could result in a tuition increase despite of the university's tuition agreement with the state government.

"I don't know if that will happen, I'm certainly hopeful that it doesn't," president Michael Nietzel said at a town hall meeting Feb.

Littering tradition

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ten minutes and 375 rolls of toilet paper later, 40 members of the Theta Chi fraternity littered the lawns of the six campus sorority houses as tradition remains.

"It has been going on since before I got here four years ago," said Kyle Felton, a senior construction management major.

University considers bonds for Rec Center

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Missouri State Board of Governors passed a resolution Feb. 19 that will allow the university to explore borrowing up to $52 million to fund improvements on several university facilities including the University Recreation Center.

The university would borrow the money by issuing bonds to investors.

Arch Madness 2010, a year for firsts for many teams in the MVC

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Never before has a team with 17 or more wins had to play in the opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. However the Bears, who have 19 wins on the season, will have to play because of their seventh place standing in the league.

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Women's golf finishes 15th after second round struggle in S.C.

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Missouri State women's golf team took 15th place out of 33 teams Tuesday in the Kiawah Island Intercollegiate, shooting a 298 to move up three spots the final day.

The event was the largest collegiate golf tournament in the nation, bolstering the Bears' will to win.

Lacrosse wins early at home

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After suffering three losses to start the season, the Missouri State men's lacrosse team returned back to their winning ways with two home wins over the weekend.

"I think it was only a matter of time before we really started working together and started to click," head coach Austin Holman said.

One final home win

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It was Senior Day at the "Q" on Sunday and senior Melissa Busby had an ironic hand in the Lady Bears' 83-60 victory over Evansville.

Busby, who has battled injuries throughout her tenure at Missouri State, connected for the team's first two points on a jumper in the paint.

Road loss drops Bears to 7 seed

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Missouri State players watched a desperate 30-foot shot fall through the hoop at the buzzer as Indiana State defeated them in overtime by a score of 75-72 Saturday.

It was an all too familiar scene for the Bears as they lost yet another close game on the road, capping a 1-8 performance in conference play away from JQH Arena.

Love, lust main topic of Green Room discussion

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lust satisfies but never fulfills. It is love that can fill the void that many people feel.

This was the message presented to the Green Room worship group in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom Sunday night.

The Green Room, a worship service put on by the college ministry of the Schweitzer United Methodist Church on East Sunshine Street, meets every Sunday at 9 p.

Female bands head weekend show

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Do you like to rock-n-roll all night? Do you like to party every day?

If so, singer-songwriter Sarah Slaton (quite the alliteration), a 2009 graduate of Missouri State, is making her way back to Springfield for a show at the Highlife March 5.

The show will also feature other bands fronted by female vocalists and former Missouri State students.

Being open-minded part of becoming vegetarian

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many Missouri State students have chosen to cut meat, and sometimes dairy products, entirely out of their diets and go vegetarian. In the process, these students have learned how to prepare meals for themselves that fit their needs while filling them up and keeping them healthy.

'Crazies' delightfully gory

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I haven't heard that many yelps in a theater in a long time. "The Crazies" delivers brutal, bloody violence wrapped up in horrifying imagery that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Ogden Marsh used to be the nicest place on earth, until all the townsfolk started going crazy and killing each other.

Letter: Planned smoking changes are ridiculous

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As a non-smoker, this might sound somewhat insane, but I think the planned smoking changes recently presented by President Nietzel are going above and beyond.

As I stated, I do not smoke, but I have numerous friends that do. In this day and age, who can honestly speak up and say they don't? I enjoy going out with them when it's time for a smoke.

Letter: SMASH works toward clean air

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students of Missouri State Against Smoking Hazards, SMASH, is excited to welcome clean air to Missouri State University. For several years, SMASH has been an advocate for clean air at the university, and we welcome the recent move toward a stronger tobacco-use policy on campus in August 2010.

Letter: Students get more choices not pressures

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This is a response to the opinion section of last Tuesday's issue of The Standard. My name is Colten J. Harris. I am a sophomore, studying civil engineering, and I live in Woods House. Typed below is my opinion:

There is nothing like the good old opinion section of The Standard: a lackadaisical standpoint on education and laughable left-side political views for this past week, as per usual.

Loose gun laws make it easier to be killed

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Occasionally, I get letters from readers accusing me of being too political and partisan. I humbly disagree. I try to stay squarely in the center, giving both sides of every debate a fair shake, with analysis based on exhaustive research and contemplation.

Our View: The Standard adapts to changing media world

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As everyone has undoubtedly noticed, there has been a recent and gigantic shift in the way media is feeding its information and breaking news to the public.

Right now, it's all about what is happening at this very moment.

With the way that technology is zooming past us and changing before the blink of an eye, it's starting to become much more noticeable what the media is doing to adapt to the fast-paced lifestyle that we have all become accustomed to.

Winter's heavy snow falls cast doubt on global warming

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This season, Washington D.C. has had more snow than it has seen since 1899 with 54.9 inches having fallen as of Feb. 11. This is compared to the average D.C. snowfall of around 22 inches.

Matching D.C. is the entire east coast, which has seen record-breaking snowfalls up and down its entirety.

Eureka Springs road trip option for spring break

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If you are itching for something to do as you start your spring break in potentially cold temperatures with friends still in school, take a road trip down south to Eureka Springs, Ark., for some shopping, eating and ghost tours.

A little over two hours away, Eureka Springs has a wide variety of things to do whether you go for a quick day trip or a weekend.

Globe hopping: Student vacations span the world

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Spring break 2010 may be two weeks earlier than usual, but Missouri State students are still planning to visit popular spring break destinations.

When Devin Nevels was planning his 2010 spring break trip, one thing was on his mind: money.

"It was the cheapest hotel we could find," said Nevels, a sophomore majoring in exercise and movement science.

It's not too late to see a show on break

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Perhaps you are jet setting, a devout fan of live music, or maybe you are just curious.

Spring break offers that one thing true music lovers need to see a concert: time.

To get your spring break off to a calm start, I don't know why you wouldn't go to Norah Jones playing at The Midland in Kansas City Saturday, March 6.

Don't trip up: Be smart on the road

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Spring comes early this year, and while 50 degree weather may cause some to reconsider a trip Florida's beaches, a road trip to Chicago, Denver or even St. Louis is still an option.

Before a road trip, especially a lengthy one, it is always a good idea to take your car to a local mechanic whom you trust, said Chris Hutchinson, owner of Complete Automotive on E.

Students volunteer over break

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The mention of spring break often evokes images of overly tanned bodies and MTV beach houses, but for many Missouri State students, the holiday from school is an opportunity to reach out to the community.

In 2009, the Student Government Association sponsored the SPRINGfield BREAKout program, an alternative spring break, which allowed students to volunteer with 10 different non-profit organizations in the Springfield area as well as take part in free entertainment in the evening.