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.
COVID-19 Updates
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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.
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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.
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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.
COVID-19 continues to have an impact on the globe physically, mentally and financially. For college students, things have taken a remote turn. Internships, specifically, are now differentiated with the pandemic in the equation.
While COVID-19 has placed strain on urban areas and their healthcare systems, the crisis facing rural hospitals has become even more problematic amid the pandemic.
Missouri State University Magers Health and Wellness Center and other state sponsored locations may receive more COVID-19 vaccinations due to a statewide redistribution plan.
Clay Goddard, Springfield-Greene County health director, plans to retire from the Greene County Health Department Feb. 26 after 25 years.
To kick off 2021, Springfield Little Theater is putting on a production of the classic Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical, “The Sound of Music.”
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Missouri began the journey to start COVID-19 vaccinations in mid-December and has been administering them in phases, per government protocol. Currently, Missouri is vaccinating residents in phase one.
Skills and experience can be hard to illustrate to an employer. Job candidates are expected to accurately represent their life experiences in just a few pages of a resume and cover letter.
Jobs and internships have looked different over the last year. Perhaps you worked a remote internship or Zoomed into weekly meetings rather than going into an office. Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look and feel good about yourself. Check out these fashion t…
Pre-COVID-19, interviews were done in person or by phone call. While these methods still exist, the 21st century has offered another option in the form of virtual interviews.
Before the social media boom of the mid 2000s, the working model for media professionals was dressing in business casual attire inside a busy corporate building. In 2021, freelancing is well-established as a legitimate alternative. Platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube have given…
On Jan. 20, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took the oath of office. In the first week of the Biden-Harris administration, numerous policies regarding an array of issues have been signed.
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Despite the afternoon showers, about 12 vehicles participated in a caravan protest which drove around low-income neighborhoods of Springfield Saturday afternoon.
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After COVID-19 hit and lockdown began in March 2020, life became much more uncertain. In order to combat this unpredictability, I, like many others, turned to astrology to help guide the way. I ended up downloading Co-Star, a personalized astrology app that allows users to connect and compar…
Missouri State University’s Student Government Association partnered with the Student Activities Council to hold an inauguration watch party in the Plaster Student Union Theater Jan. 20.
During your lifetime, you might experience a handful of major historical events that greatly impact your life. 9/11, the legalization of gay marriage and the 2016 presidential election are a few that come to mind that are significant to my generation. Nowadays, we get to live through one eve…
Featuring American rapper Desiigner, SAC livestreamed a concert made available for individual viewing, as well as displaying the stream in the Plaster Student Union Theater where drinks were served. While different from the normal winter show put on by SAC, COVID-19 has made changes to the w…
For the first time in a year, Missouri State’s art and design department welcomes a visiting artist to speak with students, faculty and staff, and Springfield community members.
Missouri State University’s Student Government Association is looking to utilize skills gained from the fall 2020 semester of operating during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
