February 20, 2008
Michelle Allen
The Western Activities Council (WAC) is being flooded with questions about what artists are going to perform at this year’s concert, and what proÂgrams will be taking place this year. Unfortunately, they cannot disclose this information. Janell Banks, WAC’s President, explained why this is the case. “We are in our cycle for the Rap/R&B artists ...
February 5, 2008
Michelle Allen
The first-ever Black Heritage Ball was held at Missouri Western Feb. 2 to begin Black History Month, followed by the annual Drum Major for Justice award ceremony.Approximately 60 people were in attendance at the ball, including President Jim Scanlon and his wife.  President Scanlon had one word to describe the event: ìInspiring.î This formal event showed ...
January 29, 2008
Michelle Allen
A program entitled “A Day On, Not A Day Off” was presented by Western’s Center for Multicultural Education in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 21. In observation of the holiday, most schools and businesses are closed. However, CME had a day that talked about many people that were a part ...
November 7, 2007
Michelle Allen
 Sophomore Phil Bluett is a newcomer of the Greek community. Bluett is a St. Louis native and majors in manufacturing engineering. At age 19, Bluett is fully aware of where he wants to go and where he’s been. Bluett, member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity stated “I knew I wanted to be an Alpha because ...
October 23, 2007
Michelle Allen
Some would say that they believe that Missouri Western is a safe place, but how much are we informed about our safety. A student, who is a police officer attends classes here at the Western. On Oct. 10, he was spotted by students with his gun on him. This officer was off duty and was ...