While departments shift and merge from Missouri Western’s cuts, many talented professors were unfortunately let go in order to keep finances a… READ MORE

On May 8, senior Briana Reed will have the honor of representing her graduating class as the commencement speaker.  READ MORE

This school year has definitely been filled with its ups and downs. It started with a lot of uncertainty in the air since everyone was sent ho… READ MORE

Many Missouri Western students strive to reach the point in their education where they are able to apply what they have learned and the skills… READ MORE

As Missouri Western and the world start to move on from the COVID-19 era, students are finally able to look forward to life after the pandemic… READ MORE

Believe it or not, teachers and professors do have a life outside and before the classroom. Dana Andrews exhibits that perfectly. With only a … READ MORE

Students from the MWSU School of Fine Arts participated in the Undergraduate Art History Symposium. This event was hosted by the Albrecht-Kemp… READ MORE

The Chemistry program is getting a redesign that cuts down on redundancies and makes it easier for students to customize their degree for thei… READ MORE

With graduation right around the corner, Missouri Western decided to start a new tradition for students to pick up their caps and gowns: Grad Fest.  READ MORE

Many students at Missouri Western can agree that COVID-19 has brought many changes to our campus this year. One of the changes are the water f… READ MORE

Junior Jacob Oyler is a bioengineering major at Missouri Western State University. He runs for the cross country and track teams and represent… READ MORE

Missouri Western is home to many esteemed alumni. One of those is Junna Resuma who has a published poetry book titled "Hidden Layers of Love."… READ MORE

On April 7 in Blum a pajama party called Pajama Jam was held by the Black Student Union. This event was one of the many fun opportunities Miss… READ MORE

Missouri Western offers two engineering degrees: construction engineering technology and manufacturing engineering technology. The students in… READ MORE

The St. Joseph mask mandate ends days before the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to those in higher education, including faculty and educat… READ MORE

A short drive from Missouri Western’s campus reveals the charming small town of Cosby, Missouri. With a population of 213, it may seem surpris… READ MORE

Gaige Blanton founded Missouri Western’s fishing club at the beginning of 2020, pre-pandemic. In the span of one month, he had arranged sponso… READ MORE

Many of the professors on campus do a lot more than just teach their assigned classes. Whether it’s tracking raccoons, cleaning the streams, o… READ MORE

Greg Hatten has been around the world and back again, yet he’s found himself back here at Missouri Western. READ MORE

Pete Hriso is a professor of digital animation at Missouri Western University. In a field that is constantly evolving, he has been able to kee… READ MORE

The Freudenthal Center for Parkinson’s Disease is hosting a 5K run and a 1K walk to help raise money for the center on National Parkinson’s Aw… READ MORE

When most people think of geography, they remember the maps we had to label growing up in social studies classes. However, map labeling is onl… READ MORE

The Grammys took place on March 14 and it was the strangest version of the ceremony in history. A night that’s usually full of career defining… READ MORE

It’s no secret that enrollment at Missouri Western has been on the decline these past few years. Between a global pandemic, programs being cut… READ MORE

Anne Davies is not your typical student writer from Missouri Western. She didn’t major in creative writing at the age of 18 and she didn’t exp… READ MORE

It seems like a lifetime ago that Regal Theater on the North Belt showed any sign of life at all. St. Joseph’s theater, like thousands of othe… READ MORE

On March 16, Missouri Western students will have the unique opportunity to join activist Mary Beth Tinker to discuss the significance of their… READ MORE

With numerous programs experiencing cuts, everything is in flux. Entire departments are scrambling to figure out what’s being phased out and w… READ MORE

As spring approaches, so does St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day falls on Wednesday 17 this year. While most people celebrate simply by just… READ MORE

Every year, international students leave their friends and families behind as they move across the world to enroll at Missouri Western State U… READ MORE

As the ice thaws, many students wonder what to do for spring break. Traditionally spring break is a time of traveling and wild adventures, but… READ MORE

For sophomore Daniel Karns, biology and health sciences might be his main priority in school, but behind that is his love for playing the bass… READ MORE

With so many different streaming services out there, and even more being introduced in the upcoming months, the streaming wars are heating up. READ MORE

Missouri Western State University’s Choral Studies and Participation offers a wide variety of choral and performance opportunities. Potter hal… READ MORE

The WAC (Western Activity Council) hosts many events throughout the year. Last week they hosted a speed dating event for the first time and fo… READ MORE

When student-athlete Jordan Jennings took the stage for Missouri Western’s “The Voice,” it was her first time singing in front of an audience.… READ MORE

This semester, Missouri Western’s newspaper is going beyond the newsroom and into the studio to produce its first ever television show with KGSM-TV.  READ MORE

After surviving record breaking lows in February, the weather is finally starting to take a warmer, more bearable turn going into March. With … READ MORE

Netflix launched a Black Lives Matter collection, which is a must-see for Black History Month.  READ MORE

The month of February is the annual celebration of Black History Month. This month celebrates the achievements by African Americans and a time… READ MORE

Senior Mackenzie O’Neill continues to add to her impressive list of accomplishments at Missouri Western. In January, O’Neill was elected Chair… READ MORE

The Global Center held its first ‘Take Me To Your Hometown’ event last week. Using Zoom and Google Maps, volunteer attendees gave tours of the… READ MORE

Very few people are able to say that they can blend their talents, passions, and career all together. Missouri Western Student athlete Quinton… READ MORE

Dawn Baker, administrative assistant of the communications department for the last seven years, retired this week on February 19. READ MORE

With distance learning becoming a norm across the country during COVID-19, snow days have become a point of controversy. Before March 2020, it… READ MORE

Griffons were treated to hot chocolate and cookies while learning about Missouri Western’s various clubs, organizations and programs during th… READ MORE

Ten years ago, The Weeknd released his debut mixtape, "House of Balloons". At the time, he was a 20-year-old underground artist based out of T… READ MORE

Dr. Jonathan Rhoad is a chemistry professor here at Missouri Western State University. In his free time he enjoys doing theatre on and off campus. READ MORE

Valentine's Day looked a little different this year for many people, considering the pandemic and the record low temperatures. Let's take a lo… READ MORE