One of the tenants of geekdom states that a geek must make a pilgrimage to the International San Diego Comic Convention. For me, this pilgrimage was made, and during one of the most exciting times in popular art.
A new home, new facilities and hope for a better season brought 60,000 fans to Western’s campus for Kansas City Chiefs training camp this summer.
Even in the current financial climate St. Joseph donors have still been able to find the funds to donate to Western’s outdoor campus project.
The Student Government Association had their inauguration to officially swear in the newest administration for the 2010-2011 school year.
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Campus policy bends to make money
What makes Missouri western so appealing? Well, for students, there can’t be one answer, but the question is more directed to parents. If I had to guess, it would be Western’s alcohol policy.
Depending on what side of the fence you’re on, the policy can be viewed as positive and negative. Both sides can probably [...]
Soaring Griffon Graduates:Western Alumni becomes new sports editor for News Press
For many students, college life involves hooking up, getting wasted and partying as much as possible. However, for Missouri Western Graduate, Ross Martin, life was a little more focused on a taking advantage of opportunities and moving forward toward a career. While Martin was here at Western he worked for the local newspaper called “The [...]
Drag Show shines pride on campus
Upon entering the Fulkerson Center, the faint patter of 6-inch heels could be heard in the distance. It was April 20th, and the Annual Missouri Western Drag Show was well underway.
Sponsored by Western Activities Council, SGA, Shaft Nightclub, and The Pride Alliance, the two hour long extravaganza featured a cast of six area performers: [...]
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As the saying goes, “hindsight is 20/20.” With that in mind, several universities in Missouri are probably regretting the decision to not raise tuition before Senate Bill 389 (SB 389) was voted into law.
As it stands right now, the Western Board of Governors elected to record the consumer price index (CPI) raise for tuition [...]
Last spring, Steve Estes stepped down from his position as the Dean of Professional Studies to take a position in the Health and Physical Education department as a professor.
It was only until the beginning of this semester that an solution to the vacant position was found. Normally only one interim Dean would be placed [...]
After a two-month suspension, Athletic Director Dave Williams was reinstated this summer on July 1. The two-month suspension period was issued when Williams was arrested for driving under the influence on May 8.
Robert Vartabedian, President of Missouri Western, investigated the situation thoroughly before reinstating Williams.
“I was convinced that it was in the University’s [...]
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The Missouri Western soccer team made great strides during the 2009 season, finishing with an 8-10-2 record overall and accomplishing the most wins in the program’s history. This fall, the team returns every player and is hoping to continue their success from last fall and make more great things happen.
When it comes to goals, the [...]
As a program that has been looked upon as a rebuilding program, Western volleyball looks to change that into a consistent and winning team in 2010.
After making it to the postseason six times in the past seven seasons, Missouri Western hopes to continue their great football tradition in 2010 and has set their goals high.
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EIC greets growth with transparancy
The most common question people ask me is: Why didn’t you go to Mizzou? As a journalism major, you’d think that I would want to attend the best school in the nation that just so happens to be in my state.
Going to Western, you could say that I took the road less travelled. As [...]