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Another Griffon football season came to a close Saturday and after a roller coaster of a season, Missouri Western’s general on the field has received some well-deserved recognition.
Drew Newhart was recently named the MIAA conference Freshman of the Year.  Newhart threw for 21 touchdowns, only 10 interceptions and over 2,000 yards this year.  He had [...]

Every Saturday this year, dark clouds have hovered over as the Griffons take the football field.  The displays of thunder and lighting can be seen by watching the Missouri Western running game.  The talented two-some of Thomas Hodges and La’Darrian Page at running back have been more deserving of nickname better than the cliché “Thunder [...]

Garnett, who is now on the Adam’s Golf Pro Tour, will look to join the PGA Tour in a few years
Golf is a mind game.  Brice Garnett’s mind is focused –  focused on making it to the PGA Tour.
After a decorated college career, the two-time Missouri Western Athlete of the Year is now looking to [...]

Western’s own Aaron Lisenbee finished first at the UMC Fall Central Region Invitational Golf Tournament last Tuesday.
Lisenbee shot a 71 the first day, followed by a 72 the second, giving him the lead and his first ever college tournament victory.  Lisenbee’s career thus far has been Phil Mickelson like, always finishing near the top, but [...]

The Missouri Western baseball program is very excited about their home games in the future. They will finally be playing at home.
A new baseball stadium is planned to be built on the Missouri Western campus. The Griffons are thrilled about the opportunity to finally play baseball in front of a home crowd here on campus.  [...]

The wait on an upgraded weight room is over. 
Throughout the summer, some nice additions were made to the Baker Family Fitness Center.  All of the new embellishments  have been made to create a more enjoyable, efficient and effective workout experience for everyone.

If you are a music fan like me, you probably have heard about the competition between rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent. Last week, Kanye West’s Graduation and 50 Cent’s Curtis squared off in record stores everywhere. 50 Cent recently challenged Kanye to a sell-off. Whoever could sell the most records in the first week [...]