On top of everything the pandemic has disrupted, it’s no surprise that it has wreaked havoc on an environment many find solace in: home. The spaces we live in — whether it’s a house, apartment, residence hall or anything in between — are central and influential parts of our lives.
Celebrity culture and entertainment is often looked down on and doesn't always get the best representation.
Fearless” was originally released by Taylor Swift in 2008 before being re-released on April 9 of this year. The new rendition, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” comes after Swift’s battle with her old record label.
Amid the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brick City Gallery’s final exhibition of the spring semester provides a beacon of light, both through colorful palettes and personal stories.
As the end of the spring semester winds down, the annual Missouri State University Bookstore Tent Sale gears up. This year, the sale is held Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7.
For over a year it seems the world has sat with baited breath, all waiting for the answer to a solitary question: when will the COVID-19 pandemic end? While the true answer to that question remains hazy, the question of how the pandemic will end seems to have found its answer in the COVID-19…
There are many people who have worked to create the culture of Springfield. One such person is Johan Collins.
Missouri State University will resume the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after a nationwide temporary pause.
Ahead of this year’s graduating class is a job market still recovering from COVID-19.
Soon-to-be Missouri State alumnus Kendall Vowels has made strides in her music based career.
On Wednesday, April 21, the Missouri State University Board of Governors met to discuss plans for the fall semester regarding COVID-19 protocol.
On Friday, April 23, Missouri State’s Student Activities Council is hosting a virtual spring concert featuring the pop duo Aly & AJ.
Springfield is known for many cultural artifacts: local music, breweries and a glamorous drag scene. One local drag queen to note is Daegen Michelle.
Unlike other countries, the United States has had an especially strenuous time getting Americans to comply with masking requirements and social distancing recommendations, advised by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local governments. For a long time, and even now, con…
Several universities across the nation are beginning to require students to provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. As of early April, Missouri State University does not intend to require students to provide proof of immunization of COVID-19 for the fall semester.
As of Tuesday, April 13, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine until further notice, per federal recommendation.
On April 8 and 9, Missouri State University partnered with several local and state organizations, including the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and National Guard, to administer COVID-19 vaccines to Missouri residents during a Mega Vaccination Site.
As live music crawls back into a state of “normal,” The Outland Complex breaks perceived convention with their first door woman.
In April 2020 Springfield was under lockdown following the outbreak of the coronavirus. Now, the city is looking to move closer to normal in it’s Road to Recovery Plan.
On April 8 and 9, Missouri State University will partner with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and others to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Missouri residents.
Just one ticket is on the ballot when polls opened for student body president and vice president on April 2. Michael Chapman and Abby Falgout with their campaign manager, Colin Weber, sat down with The Standard to answer the Bears’ most pressing questions.
Due to recent amendments to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act Declaration, more qualified professionals are able to serve as COVID-19 vaccinators.
After deciding to finally purchase the popular video game Stardew Valley and spending my entire spring break religiously playing it, the hype surrounding this farming simulation game began to make complete sense to me. Taking place in a rural area near a small town, players can explore the o…
Incumbent Ken McClure is running against first-time candidate Marcus Aton in the April 6 municipal race. The Standard reached out to each candidate to discuss their campaign goals.
In business since Feb. 20 is new breakfast restaurant Rise, offering an all-day breakfast and lunch menu.
In March, Springfield residents have come to know and expect a few things: spring rain, warmer weather, trees regrowing their leaves and the annual pop up of Tessoro Imports.
On March 13, 2020, former President Donald Trump declared COVID-19 a national emergency. With a year now passed and countless steps taken to combat the virus, officials are starting to roll back prior restrictions.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Congressperson Billy Long, and former Attorney General John Ashcroft were joined with others at the 2021 Republican Lincoln Days conference on Mar. 6. The one-day conference included sessions discussing voter integrity, meeting local representatives and a luncheon …
Headed by Missouri State University International Programs, Global Leaders and Mentors is dedicated to helping international students come to both the United States and Missouri State. GLaM mentors are paired with a variety of mentees and communicate back and forth throughout their stay at MSU.
The Missouri State University Board of Governors passed a vote to reimburse students $25 to $28 per credit hour for each online course taken during the fall 2020 semester during its Feb. 19 meeting. This reimbursement comes from the remaining $1.9 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Econo…
Ever since the global pandemic began — we all know her as COVID-19 — the safest way to communicate with colleagues, classmates, friends and family members has been over computers or cellphones. This was fine for a while, but a lot of people didn’t expect COVID-19 to still be such a large iss…
Students bustle around the kitchen as they complete the final lunch rush order: a Big Kahuna — barbecue pulled pork, grilled pineapple and ginger slaw served on a toasted Hawaiian bun.
In February, two Springfield teens earned Eagle Scout status, the highest merit in Boy Scouts, becoming some of the first females to complete the Scouts BSA Program.
Think back to when you first realized COVID-19 was more than just another virus. Maybe you think of March 2020 when schools closed nationwide and restaurants locked their doors, or maybe you think of a date even later than that. When faced with the question of when I first thought COVID-19 w…
Quarantine protocol for vaccinated persons exposed to COVID-19 have been established, with some stipulations.
With temperatures remaining below freezing, another roof is sheltering members of the homeless community in Springfield.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everybody has had to mask up. And thanks to the demand for masks, three Missouri State University students started their own business selling them.
During their Feb. 19 meeting, the Missouri State University Board of Governors approved a tuition change for the 2021-22 school year. They also approved the refund of course fees to students enrolled in online classes during the fall 2020 semester.
It has nearly been a year since COVID-19 encouraged masking and social distancing. As the virus has evolved, thoughts on precautions, such as masking, have evolved too.
Whether a student chooses to live on campus or not, one stereotype remains constant: Students can only live on campus their freshman year of college.
Whether living in a house or an apartment, opportunities to grow harvestable produce are plentiful for students looking to deploy the benefits of gardening.
Missouri State University will begin offering automatic GPA-only scholarships to incoming freshmen for the fall 2021 school year.
The Black Arts Alliance of Southwest Missouri will premiere the "One Night Only" at the Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts auditorium Saturday, Feb. 13.
Missouri State University’s Student Government Association is commemorating 100 years of representing the student body this March.
The Super Bowl is an American holiday to many. Football is America’s sport, so naturally it’s one of the biggest events of the year.
The phrases “menstrual equity” and “period poverty” have established themselves as forefront issues in the gender equality movement, signaled by lawsuits, proposals and activism across the globe.
OzaRX Botanicals officially opened on Saturday, Jan. 30. Located on 3800 W. Sunshine St., the dispensary aims to provide a range of all-natural medical marijuana products to customers.
First Friday Art Walk turned 20 this year, and the goal of preserving and sharing the culture of Springfield has taken on a new meaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
