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The Master of Fine Arts exhibition is underway at the Springfield Art Museum

  • Updated May 5, 2021
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The Master of Fine Arts exhibition is underway at the Springfield Art Museum
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The exhibition is a collaboration between the art museum and the Missouri State University Art and Design Department, featuring the thesis works of five MFA students. Read more

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2021 BFA Senior Exhibition opens to public

  • Updated May 3, 2021
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2021 BFA Senior Exhibition opens to public
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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. Read more

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MSU’s Black Arts Expo enthusiastically extols community excellence

  • Updated May 3, 2021
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MSU’s Black Arts Expo enthusiastically extols community excellence
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Missouri State’s National Alliance for the Advancement of Colored People held its second annual Black Arts Expo April 30 in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. Read more

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The artists are due on Walnut Street

  • Updated May 2, 2021
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The artists are due on Walnut Street
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Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, mark Springfield’s 40th Artsfest. Artsfest is an annual event arranged by the Springfield Regional Arts Council for local and national artists to display and sell their work. Read more

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‘Hit The Woah’: 10k.Caash to visit Springfield

  • Updated Apr 30, 2021
‘Hit The Woah’: 10k.Caash to visit Springfield
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10k.Caash, creator of “The Whoa” and the No. 1 artist on Instagram’s popular reel tracks this week, is performing at The Outland Ballroom Saturday, May 8. Read more

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Johan Collins: To build a scene

  • Updated Apr 29, 2021
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Johan Collins: To build a scene
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There are many people who have worked to create the culture of Springfield. One such person is Johan Collins. Read more

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Woods House rocks indoor Woodstock event

  • Updated Apr 26, 2021
Woods House rocks indoor Woodstock event
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Woods House hosted its annual Woodstock event Friday, April 23. The event aims to educate students on Missouri State University’s drug and alcohol polices and encourage safe sex practices. Read more

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Sunrise Movement Springfield hosts Earth Day climate strike

  • Updated Apr 23, 2021
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Sunrise Movement Springfield hosts Earth Day climate strike
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Earth Day, April 22, is a day when people celebrate and thank the planet we live on, but why not celebrate and protect the Earth every day? Read more

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Cassette sales continue to climb

  • Updated Apr 20, 2021
Cassette sales continue to climb
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In the world of digital media, having a physical copy of one’s favorite tunes may make the world a bit more musical.  Read more

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Business minded bears: SAC hosts fair for student-owned businesses

  • Updated Apr 17, 2021
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Business minded bears: SAC hosts fair for student-owned businesses
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On Thursday, April 15, the Missouri State University Student Activities Council hosted a business fair to highlight student business owners on the North Mall. Read more

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Neighbors: Daegen Michelle

  • Updated May 5, 2021
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Neighbors: Daegen Michelle
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Springfield is known for many cultural artifacts: local music, breweries and a glamorous drag scene. One local drag queen to note is Daegen Michelle. Read more

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417 Day kicks off annual festivities

  • Updated Apr 17, 2021
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417 Day kicks off annual festivities
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417 Day, a free family event, is underway at Fassnight Park in Springfield, to celebrate the local community with activities, food and music. Read more

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Macho Bears: Missouri State to host first powerlifting competition

  • Updated May 5, 2021
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Macho Bears: Missouri State to host first powerlifting competition
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On Saturday, May 1, the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center will host the first Missouri State University Powerlifting competition. The event is only open to MSU students, and FRC will be at half capacity from its normal limits due to COVID-19. Read more

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Alyshea Jones: The Outland’s first door woman

  • Updated Apr 10, 2021
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Alyshea Jones: The Outland’s first door woman
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As live music crawls back into a state of “normal,” The Outland Complex breaks perceived convention with their first door woman. Read more

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A new purpose for single-use plastic

  • Updated Apr 4, 2021
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A new purpose for single-use plastic
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Former Missouri State University student Madisyn Jones recently started a project making sleeping mats out of plastic grocery bags for those who may not have a safe place to lay at night.  Read more

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New restaurant on the Rise

  • Updated Mar 31, 2021
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New restaurant on the Rise
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In business since Feb. 20 is new breakfast restaurant Rise, offering an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. Read more

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Tessoro Imports: The annual fair trade craze and the man behind it

  • Updated Mar 31, 2021
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Tessoro Imports: The annual fair trade craze and the man behind it
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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. Read more

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March into Women's History Month: Tina Hopper, a woman of STEM

  • Updated Mar 7, 2021
March into Women's History Month: Tina Hopper, a woman of STEM
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Each March, as Women’s History Month approaches, Missouri State  celebrates women who have played an important role within the university. Biology instructor Tina Hopper has been teaching at MSU for 19 years. Her contributions to the university are expressed in many ways, one of which is the… Read more

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Bears world tour

  • Updated Mar 8, 2021
Bears world tour
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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. Read more

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What do MSU students think about online class reim-Bear-sments?

  • Updated Mar 6, 2021
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What do MSU students think about online class reim-Bear-sments?
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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… Read more

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