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The Cross Reference: Think before you walk away

October 11, 2011 No Comments

Ellis Cross

We are about a month away from the last day students can drop classes and receive a “W” on their transcript, and we have passed the date for getting a refund for tuition. Veteran students know about the ease in demand for parking spaces as October passes and the excitement of school begins to cool. ...

The Cross Reference: The aftermath of cyberbulling

October 5, 2011 No Comments

Ellis Cross

On Friday, Sept. 30 students received an important message from the Vice President of Student Affairs, Esther Peralez, which did not include many details but was clearly about cyberbullying. By the tone and content of the email, Western students are (evidently) involved as the perpetrators, victims or both. What used to be the behavior of ...

Five games in, one game out

October 3, 2011 No Comments

Thomas Huitt-Johnson

Five games in, the Griffons have played two ranked opponents, two road games and two undefeated teams. Baffling? Well, sitting at 3-2 at this point, Missouri Western is right where it supposed to be. Factor in two season-ending injuries - T.J. Fannin and Marcus Thompson - how should Western fare in the second half of the season? Although ...

the CROSSREFERENCE

September 22, 2011 No Comments

Ellis Cross

It still surprises me when I talk to students and find they have no idea that the State of Missouri has drastically cut appropriations for Missouri Western State University. The cuts are greater than any other university in Missouri despite the fact that we were already the lowest in the state considering appropriations per student. ...

Griffon Football shows potency and flaws

September 19, 2011 1 Comment

Brent Ault

With a flawless score put up by the Missouri Western Griffons over Langston University, fans may believe to think this team is near perfect. But once that fan looks at the numbers and notices the competition was not the best, then they begin to question how good this Griffons team will really be. The first ...

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