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Students talk with potential employers at the Spring Career Fair, March 2025
Spring Career Fair Brings Opportunities for MSSU Students
Kandice Williams, Reporter • March 9, 2026

Missouri Southern State University will be hosting its annual Spring Career Fair in Billingsly Student Center on March 11. Having 100+ businesses...

Joplin City Council discuss the annexation of land for a data center at Corley Auditorium Tuesday Feb, 17.
The Vote is in: Joplin City Council Passes Annexation and Rezoning on MSSU Grounds
Kandice Williams, Reporter • February 26, 2026

On February 17 at 6pm, Joplin City Council held its meeting at Corley Auditorium. Choosing to pass the annexation for land for the proposed data center in a 6-3...

Joplin City Council will hold the February 17 meeting in Corley Auditorium
Joplin City Council Meeting Moves to MSSU
Kandice Williams, Reporter • February 17, 2026

Following the unexpected turnout at their latest meeting, Joplin City Council has decided to move their next voting session to Missouri Southern State University....

MSSU Students Get Crazy with Campus Craze
MSSU Students Get Crazy with Campus Craze
Harshal Chinthala, Reporter • January 28, 2026

Missouri Southern State University is hosting a “Campus Craze” event to help students find their campus community. This event will take place Thursday, Jan....

Dr. Moghbeli's art on display at the Cragin Art Gallery.
Dr. Nazanin Moghbeli Brings Rupture to MSSU
Kandice Williams, Reporter • January 27, 2026

Dr. Nazanin Moghbeli presented her art at the Cragin Art Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 22. She talked to students and attendees at the presentation of her upbringing...

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Missouri Southern Names New Head Soccer Coach
Missouri Southern Names New Head Soccer Coach
Olivia Hermann, Contributor • February 26, 2026

After a losing season in the Fall of 2025, Missouri Southern Soccer decided it was time to make some changes. Elliot Chadderton was...

Fans who attend the Caravan will have opportunities to not only meet and get autographs from players, but also to get Cardinals home game vouchers. (Photo provided)
Cardinals Caravan Tour Stars Announced Including Fredbird
January 7, 2026

Joplin, MO –KGCS-TV and the MSSU Department of Communication are once again proud to host the Cardinals Caravan coming to Joplin on January 17, 2026, at 11:30...

Senior wide receiver Draper Parker, during the Western Missouri game held Oct. 25 (Photo provided by MSSU Athletics)
Lions Stand Tall Once Upon a Pride
October 28, 2025

A heartbreaking ending on the gridiron and a week of rainy weather couldn’t dampen the MSSU spirit sweeping across Joplin, as Lions young and old showed out for...

Sophomore Defensive Back RJ Hill (Photo provided by MSSU Athletics)
Hill named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
October 21, 2025

Missouri Southern's RJ Hill was named the MIAA (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) Football Defensive Athlete of the Week after a career...

MSSU Senior Wide Receiver Huston Rotich. (Photo courtesy of MSSU Athletics) (File Photo)
Lions Look Ahead – Week of Oct. 20
October 21, 2025

Missouri Southern Athletics kicks off Homecoming Week with women's and men's golf tournaments Monday and Tuesday, followed by volleyball at Drury and the "Meet the...

Missouri Southern Names New Head Soccer Coach
Missouri Southern Names New Head Soccer Coach
Olivia Hermann, Contributor • February 26, 2026

After a losing season in the Fall of 2025, Missouri Southern Soccer decided it was time to make some changes. Elliot Chadderton was...

Southern Mascot, Roary the Lion, playfully celebrates the Valentines day holiday with a big read heart
Valentine’s Day Events on and off Campus
February 12, 2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, both Missouri Southern and surrounding Joplin area businesses prepare to share the day with Joplin’s residents. From candy grams...

The Director's Cut: The Performative Gaze
The Director’s Cut: The Performative Gaze
February 6, 2026

On the evening of February 29. 1940, Hattie McDaniel would make history as the first African American to win an Academy Award. However, hidden...

Girls Run Joplin: A Place Created for Fitness and Connection
Girls Run Joplin: A Place Created for Fitness and Connection
February 2, 2026

A women-led running group founded by Anna Sanchez and Christina Chairez is bringing women together in Joplin, creating a welcoming and safe space...

MSSU Students Enjoy Snow Day
MSSU Students Enjoy Snow Day
January 30, 2026

On Friday evening Jan. 23, a large snowstorm covered much of Joplin as well as many other parts of the country. Students at MSSU share how they...

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